Re: [Elecraft] Heil 4-pin XLR pinout
I finally found some online... And after calling around for a bit I did find 2 shops that had 4 pin XLR connectors. One shop only had panel mount versions and the other shop only has right angle versions. Neither had more than 2 or 3 of them though. I'm going to go get one of the right angle ones and I've ordered a set of 3 of the straight ones online. Will be nice to get the mic moved to the back... The plan is to put a 3.5mm jack and an RCA on the same cable with a lil pigtail so I don't lose the ability to use the PTT button on the mic if its ever needed... ~Brett (N7MG) On Fri, 2010-07-02 at 22:23 -0700, Jim Brown wrote: On Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:16:39 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote: Check the Pro-audio stores and websites for the XLR connector. It should be noted that the only standard within the PRO AUDIO world for the wiring of an XL connector with more than three pins is that pin 1 is the designated shield contact. For a 3-pin XL connector used for balanced audio, pin 1 is the shield, pin 2 is positive polarity, and pin 3 is negative polarity. There are two major mfrs of XL connectors -- Neutrik, and Switchcraft. Both are widely distributed in North America. Both are first class companies, but Switchraft also makes some cheapies. The high quality cable-mounted 3-pin male is an A3M, a 4-pin is A4M. The cable mounted females are an A3F and A4F, respectively. The only difference is the inserts. AxM shells are identical, all AxF shells are identical. The difference is the inserts. One good place to buy them is Full Compass, in Madison, WI. 73, Jim Brown K9YC __ 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] WJST and the K3
Bill, W5WVO gave a very detailed reply. I would like to say the K3 requires no interface for digital modes. Just run two audio patch cords (you can buy then at RS) from the speaker and mic jacks on the computer soundcard to the LINE-IN and LINE-OUT jacks on the KVX3 panel. All the audio interfacing is done by the K3. Run a standard serial cable (RS-232) cable from the computer to the K3. In the WSJT sw open OPTIONS under the SETUP tab and enter your station info and chose PTT Port 1. In the K3 change your mode to DATA. That's it! I leave my mic and compression set for voice and adjust audio at the computer. You will have to adjust audio levels in the computer using the audio dialog box (I right-click on the speaker icon at the lower bottom of the screen to open this). Chose OPEN VOLUME CONTROL and PLAYBACK to set transmit levels with the WAVE slider control. Back to WSJT, Click OPEN TEST MESSAGES under the SETUP tab. You will see several windows marked TX1, TX2, etc. Just click one to place the transmitter into TX and adjust the slider until you just reach full power out. You can click the others if you are curious but TX1 usually is all that you need for adjusting transmit audio. Click options on the volume window to select PROPERTIES and RECORD to gain access to the speaker control to set the level for the Spectra-JT display window. You really should read the WSJT instruction available from the WSJT website. He gives detailed instructions for set up there. For other soundcard programs follow their instructions for setup. The K3 is ready to use for digital on the DATA mode and no extra interface is needed. Way to go Elecraft! 73, Ed - KL7UW -- Message: 9 Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:14:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Lee Buller k...@swbell.net Subject: [Elecraft] WJST and the K3 To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 351288.93695...@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii OK I got the 6 meter bug...as you all know by now I have been trying to set up WJST for the K3. Can anyone send me some information as to how to do this? I am under the impression that it needs to be on SSB - but can't find information on which sideband. How do you key the rig on SSB, it does not want to do so because I think it wants to see DATA. I have a SignaLink USB - works great on RTTY and PSK...but seems to not want to deal with WJST. I've RTFM several times but am lost. Anyone can give me a hint...a web page to read (I've read a lot of them today)..or something... I am missing something somewhere. Who is the expert I can communicate off the list! Lee K0WA 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-600w, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-fall 2010 DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.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] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
Eric, W3DQ wrote: I bought an early K3 (s/n 525). I believe I know which mods were done (everything through September/October 2009), but I'm not sure exactly sure of it, nor where the previous owner stopped, where I should pick up and what is worth or not worth doing. Eric, if the K3 does not have the new DSP board (See K3DSPIPGD) you probably would be well served to send the rig to Elecraft and let them do a complete check and update. If you do that, you will have a good-as-new rig, plus the wait for an upgrade DSP may still be longer than for an entire rig turnaround. In any event contact Elecraft Support. 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3 2241 __ 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] WJST and the K3
So the K3 has a fully floating ground on the line audio input, isolated from the chassis??? Is that correct? 73 Tom - Original Message - From: Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 4:08 AM Subject: [Elecraft] WJST and the K3 Bill, W5WVO gave a very detailed reply. I would like to say the K3 requires no interface for digital modes. Just run two audio patch cords (you can buy then at RS) from the speaker and mic jacks on the computer soundcard to the LINE-IN and LINE-OUT jacks on the KVX3 panel. All the audio interfacing is done by the K3. Run a standard serial cable (RS-232) cable from the computer to the K3. In the WSJT sw open OPTIONS under the SETUP tab and enter your station info and chose PTT Port 1. In the K3 change your mode to DATA. That's it! I leave my mic and compression set for voice and adjust audio at the computer. You will have to adjust audio levels in the computer using the audio dialog box (I right-click on the speaker icon at the lower bottom of the screen to open this). Chose OPEN VOLUME CONTROL and PLAYBACK to set transmit levels with the WAVE slider control. Back to WSJT, Click OPEN TEST MESSAGES under the SETUP tab. You will see several windows marked TX1, TX2, etc. Just click one to place the transmitter into TX and adjust the slider until you just reach full power out. You can click the others if you are curious but TX1 usually is all that you need for adjusting transmit audio. Click options on the volume window to select PROPERTIES and RECORD to gain access to the speaker control to set the level for the Spectra-JT display window. You really should read the WSJT instruction available from the WSJT website. He gives detailed instructions for set up there. For other soundcard programs follow their instructions for setup. The K3 is ready to use for digital on the DATA mode and no extra interface is needed. Way to go Elecraft! 73, Ed - KL7UW -- Message: 9 Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:14:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Lee Buller k...@swbell.net Subject: [Elecraft] WJST and the K3 To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 351288.93695...@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii OK I got the 6 meter bug...as you all know by now I have been trying to set up WJST for the K3. Can anyone send me some information as to how to do this? I am under the impression that it needs to be on SSB - but can't find information on which sideband. How do you key the rig on SSB, it does not want to do so because I think it wants to see DATA. I have a SignaLink USB - works great on RTTY and PSK...but seems to not want to deal with WJST. I've RTFM several times but am lost. Anyone can give me a hint...a web page to read (I've read a lot of them today)..or something... I am missing something somewhere. Who is the expert I can communicate off the list! Lee K0WA 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-600w, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-fall 2010 DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.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] Whine, Moan and Bitch ...
I realize space in the subject line is limited, but in keeping with it's theme and the recent focus of most threads. /insert evil_grin shouldn't you have labeled it: Whine, Moan, Bitch, Groan, Complain, Disparage, Denigrate, Argue, Obfuscate, etc, etc, etc. did someone say off topic? of course it's off topic, what did you expect, this *IS* the Elecraft chat line isn't it? Must keep the noise to signal ratio up, mustn't we? Signed, a totally completely satisfied Elecraft customer. We do exist out here, we are the mostly silent majority. Back to our normally distracting whatever it is. /me takes that beer and has a seat to watch the resulting show. On 7/2/2010 9:56 PM, w0...@aol.com wrote: Come on guys, give it a rest ... enjoy your toy, play with it, have a beer. And have a splendid 4th. -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ 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] Ergonomics was : Re: rather provocative advert from Kenwood
As a brand new K3 owner, I find complaints about front panel ergonomics pretty funny. My previous high-end radio was a Yaesu Mark 5, and its ergonomics were just terrible. In designing the original 1000MP, Yaesu made some of the most absurd design choices in their placement of important controls, such as the RF power control, the sub-RX audio gain, and the RIT. Then, seemingly in order to avoid having to make up a new front panel casting, they shoehorned the Mark 5's new filter selection and DSP scheme in where it didn't belong. Chaos! I find the K3's design almost entirely intuitive. It comes the closest of any radio I have owned in my 55 years on the air to being a seamless connection between me and the band I'm working. Well done, guys! 73, Pete N4ZR The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com, spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 On 7/2/2010 6:47 PM, George A. Thornton wrote: It is inevitable that the competitors would notice the success of the K3 and respond competitively. Kenwood used to make quality HF radios but long ago lost their way. I would be interested in seeing a review when one comes out. In my travels I think there are a number of people who object to the K3 because they like the larger face and more traditional controls such as individual band and mode registers. Most of these HAMS have not actually operated much with a K3. In my limited experience the controls you most want to use while operating are right there and ready for quick use in the K3. It may be slightly slower to change modes or bands, but it is not that big a deal. I think there may be a market for an add-on module that sits next to the K3 and offers more button and knob options. This may sway the more traditional. We might speculate as to what we want, but I would certainly add individual mode and band pushbuttons. I envisage a box identical in size to the P3, so you would have your add on module on one side, the K3 in the center and the P3 on the other. It won't work any better than the K3, but it will look impressive for those looking for the biggest box with the largest number of controls and buttons. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Rock Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 2:36 PM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] rather provocative advert from Kenwood This is broken too. After crashing my system twice I find it is not worth my time to download the .pdf Kevin. KD5ONS -Original Message- From: Lew Phelps K6LMPk6...@me.com Sent: Jul 2, 2010 2:19 PM To: Elecraftelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] rather provocative advert from Kenwood I downloaded this PDF file and uploaded it to a site anyone can access: http://public.me.com/lewphelps Has anyone seen specs and price for the new Kenwood? Lew Phelps K6LMP On Jul 2, 2010, at 2:11 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: Any chance this exists somewhere where creating a Google account isn't a prerequisite On Jul 2, 2010, at 3:43 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0Bw6A6YLa6L3rZjhjNWRiMGUtODZiMi00OWM 3LTljYmItNWM3ODY2YWU0YjVihl=enauthkey=CLe25YAE __ __ 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 __ 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:
Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here
What I don't like about the new Kenwood is that it doesn't have an IF out. I think they shot themselves in the foot on that one. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of juergen Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 1:47 AM To: Elecraft Reflector; n...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here Hi I see no advantages over the K3, so why would you even consider this new model Kenwood? If it was a 1000 dollar radio that might be a good a reason for a change. As I see it the Kenwood has less knobs and functionality on its front panel than the K3. The transmitter uses 12 volt devices so the IMD is probably going to be below acceptable standards. It does not look like the new Kenwood has remote direct internet control like the TS480. This is just a TS570S on steroids for the receiver, it aint gonna set the world on fire. All I am waiting for now is Icoms down conversion radio. I would not be surprised if they released something like the IC706 with a down conversion receiver just to be trendy. Despite what Icom says it will produce a down conversion radio. They had a good one the IC751A. It would be hard for Icom too brag about receiver performance when this cheap lowly Kenwood will kick the crap out of its $10K IC78000, not a good look in the market place! Stay tuned for the new movie, Fiddler on the roofing filter! It stars the 3 Samurai's 73 John --- On Fri, 7/2/10, Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com wrote: From: Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 9:32 PM On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:33:21 -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Wow! It has ten Hz display resolution! Thanks to Lew K6LMP for posting this. Once you get there, double click the icon. http://public.me.com/lewphelps de Doug KR2Q __ 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 __ 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] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here
Interesting point! I talked to a lot of people at Seaside who decided that the K3 wasn't their radio because it didn't have a built in fish finder as many of them called panadapters... This was usually said by people who were seeing the P3 for the first time and were finally considering the K3 as a radio they could now own because it has a panadapter... But boy with this radio not having an IF out people won't even be able to use LP-PAN or anything like that to make it happen... Seems like adding a feature like an IF out probably wouldn't have added too horribly much cost to things either... But hey everything is a trade off.. I'm sure they'll sell some! ~Brett (N7MG) On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:17 AM, Jeff KB2M k...@comcast.net wrote: What I don't like about the new Kenwood is that it doesn't have an IF out. I think they shot themselves in the foot on that one. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of juergen Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 1:47 AM To: Elecraft Reflector; n...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here Hi I see no advantages over the K3, so why would you even consider this new model Kenwood? If it was a 1000 dollar radio that might be a good a reason for a change. As I see it the Kenwood has less knobs and functionality on its front panel than the K3. The transmitter uses 12 volt devices so the IMD is probably going to be below acceptable standards. It does not look like the new Kenwood has remote direct internet control like the TS480. This is just a TS570S on steroids for the receiver, it aint gonna set the world on fire. All I am waiting for now is Icoms down conversion radio. I would not be surprised if they released something like the IC706 with a down conversion receiver just to be trendy. Despite what Icom says it will produce a down conversion radio. They had a good one the IC751A. It would be hard for Icom too brag about receiver performance when this cheap lowly Kenwood will kick the crap out of its $10K IC78000, not a good look in the market place! Stay tuned for the new movie, Fiddler on the roofing filter! It stars the 3 Samurai's 73 John --- On Fri, 7/2/10, Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com wrote: From: Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 9:32 PM On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:33:21 -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Wow! It has ten Hz display resolution! Thanks to Lew K6LMP for posting this. Once you get there, double click the icon. http://public.me.com/lewphelps de Doug KR2Q __ 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 __ 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] WJST and the K3
So the K3 has a fully floating ground on the line audio input, isolated from the chassis??? Is that correct? 73 Tom The K3's line input transformer primary is connected to the 1/8 TRS jack using tip and sleeve where the sleeve floats above chassis ground. The on-line schematic of the KIO3 board was revised a few weeks ago and it looks like the Bourns LM-NP-1001 transformer may now be an alternative from Elecraft although I haven't looked at pin compatibility with the existing Tamura TTC-108 transformers. According to Jack Smith's measurements, the Bourns transformers have very good frequency response and THD characteristics as long as input levels remain at typical -10 dBV from consumer-grade PC sound cards. At just USD $1.75 ea. from Mouser, they look like a good value. 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
[Elecraft] K2: Z1 and Z1 bead question
How tight to the beads for Z1/Z2 need to be? Do they need to be stationary against the board? Or will they be moving around a bit? Thanks Don W4DHH __ 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 S-Meter LED Question (Alignment and Test Part II)
Turned out to be that I had the graph in dot mode Thanks Don W4DHH --- On Thu, 7/1/10, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 S-Meter LED Question (Alignment and Test Part II) To: Don Herring dhherr...@bellsouth.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 5:05 PM Don, I would suggest you first look for a solder bridge in the vicinity of FP DS2 (the LED array) pin 20 and/or U4 pin17. There are via holes on the board between those location which are also potential places for solder bridges. If you find nothing in that search, then the most likely problem is that U4 has a bad output at pin 17. The 6B595 IC is subject to static damage, and may have been zapped when it was mounted if good anti-static procedures were not followed. 73, Don W3FPR Don Herring wrote: However, during all of this, the rightmost LED on the S-Meter is constantly lit. Any clues as to what may be causing this? __ 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] WJST and the K3
My recent K3 has Bournes transformers on the KIO3A board. 73, Pete N4ZR The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com, spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 On 7/3/2010 7:48 AM, Paul Christensen wrote: So the K3 has a fully floating ground on the line audio input, isolated from the chassis??? Is that correct? 73 Tom The K3's line input transformer primary is connected to the 1/8 TRS jack using tip and sleeve where the sleeve floats above chassis ground. The on-line schematic of the KIO3 board was revised a few weeks ago and it looks like the Bourns LM-NP-1001 transformer may now be an alternative from Elecraft although I haven't looked at pin compatibility with the existing Tamura TTC-108 transformers. According to Jack Smith's measurements, the Bourns transformers have very good frequency response and THD characteristics as long as input levels remain at typical -10 dBV from consumer-grade PC sound cards. At just USD $1.75 ea. from Mouser, they look like a good value. 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 __ 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] WJST and the K3
Doesn't look like it'll fit... Where as the Tamura has 3 possible pins on a side at .01 spacing the Bourns part has 4 possible pin locations per side at the same .01 spacing... So they aren't going to be pretty drop in replacements.' ~Brett (N7MG) On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:48 AM, Paul Christensen w...@arrl.net wrote: So the K3 has a fully floating ground on the line audio input, isolated from the chassis??? Is that correct? 73 Tom The K3's line input transformer primary is connected to the 1/8 TRS jack using tip and sleeve where the sleeve floats above chassis ground. The on-line schematic of the KIO3 board was revised a few weeks ago and it looks like the Bourns LM-NP-1001 transformer may now be an alternative from Elecraft although I haven't looked at pin compatibility with the existing Tamura TTC-108 transformers. According to Jack Smith's measurements, the Bourns transformers have very good frequency response and THD characteristics as long as input levels remain at typical -10 dBV from consumer-grade PC sound cards. At just USD $1.75 ea. from Mouser, they look like a good value. 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 __ 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 Repair alternative
Over. On 7/2/2010 11:27 AM, Mike wrote: I paid the full price for my DSP board swap. Was this somehow a warranty price? Am I due a refund? 73, Mike NF4L Hector Padron wrote: The biggest difference I hear with Elecraft is that a lot of the problems can be resolved quicker if the problem can be isolated to a board so that a simple swap can be done and thus eliminates return to the factory for repairs. And that was the case with my K3,.my own mistake made the RX audio PA to be damaged.A simple call to Elecraft and a short talk to Dale with my promise to send back my damaged DSP board,he sent me next day a new DSP board that I got in just two days in spite off the distance between CA and FL,.two more days to make time to install the new board and that was it,my K3 working even better than new because the new board came with all the mods done,price? Just $14 from that new board plus $10 more to ship the bad board back to them.Total bill for me,only $24. Time frame? 4 days, my radio was fixed. This is an option guys you should consider,talk to the tech on the phone,most of the times by their experience,they can tell where the problem is and which board has to be replaced,so deal with them as I did,if you don't feel confident to replace it by yourself,get a tech that you know in your location and pay him to do the swap or maybe a friend of yours will do it by free. I am sure it will be faster this way to have your K3 repaired than send it to them,don't forget these guys has too many projects on hands,its not easy to keep up a production of new radios,new P3,repair,mods,etc I think they are doing a great job no matter what. AD4C K3 # 2192 __ 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] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
Eric, Most of the K3 mod instructions contain some method of determining whether they have been applied or not. I would suggest you go the the Elecraft website and download the instructions for all the mods, and then check your K3. For some of the mods, you will have to do a physical inspection to determine if it has been installed, but for others a quick check with a DMM will give you the answer. 73, Don W3FPR Eric Rosenberg wrote: I bought an early K3 (s/n 525). I believe I know which mods were done (everything through September/October 2009), but I'm not sure exactly sure of it, nor where the previous owner stopped, where I should pick up and what is worth or not worth doing. Any advice on how to figure out the next steps to take is greatly appreciated! __ 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] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here
That was an ad from a Kenwood dealer in the UK, in the latest RadCom. I think it is grossly misleading, however ethics and UK ham radio dealer are rarely used in the same sentence unless accompanied by the words lack of. I don't know whether the Kenwood has an IF out or not because I haven't seen a picture of the back panel but I bet it also doesn't have switchable RX antenna input/output, transverter input/output, or dual receivers. I'd also be pleasantly surprised if it has a true RS-232 control interface, isolated line in/out sockets or handles digital modes as well as the K3 does. All of those features are important to me, and no other radio south of the IC-7600 comes close to matching them. On top of that the K3 has the internal 2m option, which again I'm sure the Kenwood doesn't. Unfortunately this hobby seems to have become fixated on receiver performance, despite the fact that for the kind of operating most people do, any of the rigs out there do a good enough job already. So if Kenwood does manage to match or better the K3's numbers, it will receive critical accolades far beyond what it deserves as an overall package. Jeff kb2m wrote: What I don't like about the new Kenwood is that it doesn't have an IF out. I think they shot themselves in the foot on that one. - 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://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Provocative-Kenwood-Advert-working-link-here-tp5249375p5251031.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: Z1 and Z1 bead question
Don, It is nearly impossible to get them really tight, so just make sure they are in there. 73, Don W3FPR Don Herring wrote: How tight to the beads for Z1/Z2 need to be? Do they need to be stationary against the board? Or will they be moving around a bit? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: W2 SWR / Power Meter
Factory assembled, seven (7) months old, and like new cosmetic and operational condition. The included sensor is the HF 1.8 to 54 MHz, 0.1 to 200 W unit and is brand new (used 1X to verify functionality). The W2 firmware has been updated to the most recent version (1.00) and the control software (1.1.4.12) is available for download from the Elecraft site. Included are the power, remote sensor, and RS 232 cables, owners manual, and original packaging. Asking $185 shipped Priority Mail and insured in continental US. PayPal OK. If interested, please respond direct (off list). 73, Chuck AE4O __ 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] Provocative nonsense Kenwood Advert working link here
I downloaded that pdf and saw it,only thing I see is a very unprofessional and gross way to do business,I wonder is that document is true or done by some sick brains out there who hate Elecraft,how come that could happen,Stick it on ebay ??? Have you seen guys any time Elecraft trashing out any radio built in Japan ? Of course not,because they are truly professionals who don't need to go in that direction,the quality of our K3 is way beyond any stupid document like that. Let see if that TS-590 will be the winner or not,lets wait for another professional american like Sherwood use his great lab and show us how good or bad that new Kenwood is,maybe the one who will have to be sold at ebay will be that 590. AD4C If you see a woman handling a cell phone on her hands while she is driving,do please stay away from her.!! --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com wrote: From: Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 4:32 AM On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:33:21 -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Wow! It has ten Hz display resolution! Thanks to Lew K6LMP for posting this. Once you get there, double click the icon. http://public.me.com/lewphelps de Doug KR2Q __ 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
[Elecraft] Kenwood TS 830s
I am using a Kenwood TS 830s now and I love it. But I am looking forward to the K3 in Aug. Having a 830s is like going to a cool car show. Chris W7CTH __ 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: Z1 and Z1 bead question
I put some super glue on mine so they are stuck to the board. 72 Geo/W2BPI __ 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] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
For the K3, there are now close to 20 upgrade bulletins from Elecraft. It may make sense to number the bulletins in Collins fashion (e.g., SB-1). It's a lot easier to track and document changes by number, rather than descriptions. Owners and Elecraft Service could then document installed bulletins with a label affixed to the rear of the K3. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Eric Rosenberg ericrosenberg...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train? Eric, Most of the K3 mod instructions contain some method of determining whether they have been applied or not. I would suggest you go the the Elecraft website and download the instructions for all the mods, and then check your K3. For some of the mods, you will have to do a physical inspection to determine if it has been installed, but for others a quick check with a DMM will give you the answer. 73, Don W3FPR Eric Rosenberg wrote: I bought an early K3 (s/n 525). I believe I know which mods were done (everything through September/October 2009), but I'm not sure exactly sure of it, nor where the previous owner stopped, where I should pick up and what is worth or not worth doing. Any advice on how to figure out the next steps to take is greatly appreciated! __ 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] Fw: k2
You're a genius. I replaced the diodes and the K2 is now working correctly. I had to use a NTE part that was compatible. I used the NTE583, but I think I'll need to recalibrate, because when I set it to 5 watts and turn it to tune mode the manual tuner says its 10W, and when I set the power to 20 watts, the manual tuner say its 45 watts. I hooked it up to my KAT100 Autotuner, and it doesn't seem to be working correctly. When I put it in tune mode, I can hear all the relays popping, and when it stops, it always says its 1:1. I also do not see all the leds light up showing the SWR like it use to. The only leds that light up are the Antenna, and Power Range lights. I set it to daylight, and dark modes and the lights for Antenna and Power Range brighten and dim like they should. They also seem to function correctly, when I change antenna, the light follows the setting. The Power Range also seems to function correctly, as when the power is set below 10 W the low one is on, and above 10W the high one comes on. I'm not sure if the K2 is not measuring the SWR correctly or if the ATU is not communicating it correctly back to the K2. What are your thoughts? --- On Fri, 7/2/10, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: k2 To: Scott McBain ke5...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 7:29 AM Scott, The KPA100 wattmeter is not communicating the power level back to the K2 microprocessor and that means the drive is increased to maximum - yes, that will create splatter on SSB. The most likely problem is that diodes D16 and D17 in the KPA100 wattmeter have been damaged. Get yourself 2 new 1N5711 diodes and replace those diodes and it is likely that you will be back in business. You can use 1N4148 (or 1N914) diodes if you do not care so much about the accuracy at low power levels. As a preventive measure, remove the antenna from the K2 when not in use. An antenna switch makes that an easy task. Those diodes are easily damaged by static discharges caused by wind, rain, snow or lightning on your antenna. You might want to consider creating a DC discharge path from the antenna as well - a 100 uHy choke across the feedline will create that DC path and not interfere with RF, even at 160 meters. Scott McBain wrote: I have a K2 with SSB, 100W PA deck, and 100W antenna tuner. I sent this in a while ago, and ya'll got it working great. During the Rookie Roundup, it developed a major problem. I was on SSB and splattering all over the place. I disable the pa deck, and set the power to 1W and I'm transmitting between 20 and 30 watts, depending on the band. All bands are 20 except for 40m which is 30 watts. I've made a few measuments of resistance and voltage, but so far everything seems fine. It receives fine, and works correctly in every other way. I also tried it in tune mode, and with a CW key, and I get the same results. I did purchase some coax a while back, that gave me fits for quite some time, I finally figured out, the center pin was shorted out to the shield. I replaced the ends, and everything was working great. I haven't used it much between then and now, so it may be a contributing factor. Will you recommend what I can do to narrow down the problem? __ 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] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
Another thought -- perhaps documented bulletin numbers could be uploaded through the K3's utility program and saved in the K3's EEPROM rather than rely on sticky label technology. Then, it's just a matter of polling the rig to see what's been changed. Of course, the accuracy of what's really been changed is only as good as the accuracy of what's being input by the owner or Elecraft Service. Pau, W9AC - Original Message - From: Paul Christensen w...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 10:07 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train? For the K3, there are now close to 20 upgrade bulletins from Elecraft. It may make sense to number the bulletins in Collins fashion (e.g., SB-1). It's a lot easier to track and document changes by number, rather than descriptions. Owners and Elecraft Service could then document installed bulletins with a label affixed to the rear of the K3. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Eric Rosenberg ericrosenberg...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train? Eric, Most of the K3 mod instructions contain some method of determining whether they have been applied or not. I would suggest you go the the Elecraft website and download the instructions for all the mods, and then check your K3. For some of the mods, you will have to do a physical inspection to determine if it has been installed, but for others a quick check with a DMM will give you the answer. 73, Don W3FPR Eric Rosenberg wrote: I bought an early K3 (s/n 525). I believe I know which mods were done (everything through September/October 2009), but I'm not sure exactly sure of it, nor where the previous owner stopped, where I should pick up and what is worth or not worth doing. Any advice on how to figure out the next steps to take is greatly appreciated! __ 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] Provocative nonsense Kenwood Advert working link here
Professional amateur. interesting concept. And I'm staying away from anyone of ANY gender if they're driving and celling. ;-) 73, Mike NF4L On 7/3/2010 9:55 AM, Hector Padron wrote: I downloaded that pdf and saw it,only thing I see is a very unprofessional and gross way to do business,I wonder is that document is true or done by some sick brains out there who hate Elecraft,how come that could happen,Stick it on ebay ??? Have you seen guys any time Elecraft trashing out any radio built in Japan ? Of course not,because they are truly professionals who don't need to go in that direction,the quality of our K3 is way beyond any stupid document like that. Let see if that TS-590 will be the winner or not,lets wait for another professional american like Sherwood use his great lab and show us how good or bad that new Kenwood is,maybe the one who will have to be sold at ebay will be that 590. AD4C If you see a woman handling a cell phone on her hands while she is driving,do please stay away from her.!! --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Radio Amateur N5GEn...@n5ge.com wrote: From: Radio Amateur N5GEn...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here To: Elecraft Reflectorelecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 4:32 AM On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:33:21 -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBELdoug...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Wow! It has ten Hz display resolution! Thanks to Lew K6LMP for posting this. Once you get there, double click the icon. http://public.me.com/lewphelps de Doug KR2Q __ 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] CW, Data and phone interface?
I think my dim novice brain is finally picking up on a distinct K3 interface advantage. I think that all that is needed for computer interface is two audio patch cords and an RS232 cable for DVK and data. Time to dive back into the manuals I'm interested in smooth operation in contests using N1MM and the K3. I think that a K1EL keyer is useful for CW and that adds to the interface. I'm currently using a microKeyer II and frustrated over DVK operation. How do others set up CW, Data and phone? Thanks NU6T Rich __ 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] Fw: k2
Scott, You might want to check the diodes in the KAT100 wattmeter as well. If they are damaged, it will behave as you describe. Those wattmeter diodes can be damaged by static discharges coming in on the antenna feedline. Disconnect the antennas when not in use. An easy way to do that is to use an antenna switch - set it to connect the rig to a dummy load when you leave the shack. 73, Don W3FPR Scott McBain wrote: You're a genius. I replaced the diodes and the K2 is now working correctly. I had to use a NTE part that was compatible. I used the NTE583, but I think I'll need to recalibrate, because when I set it to 5 watts and turn it to tune mode the manual tuner says its 10W, and when I set the power to 20 watts, the manual tuner say its 45 watts. I hooked it up to my KAT100 Autotuner, and it doesn't seem to be working correctly. When I put it in tune mode, I can hear all the relays popping, and when it stops, it always says its 1:1. I also do not see all the leds light up showing the SWR like it use to. The only leds that light up are the Antenna, and Power Range lights. I set it to daylight, and dark modes and the lights for Antenna and Power Range brighten and dim like they should. They also seem to function correctly, when I change antenna, the light follows the setting. The Power Range also seems to function correctly, as when the power is set below 10 W the low one is on, and above 10W the high one comes on. I'm not sure if the K2 is not measuring the SWR correctly or if the ATU is not communicating it correctly back to the K2. What are your thoughts? __ 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] Kenwood TS 830s
TS-830 was the best tube type radio ever built by Kenwood,its consider a classic radio to keep,the less noisier receiver on its time,the best audio quality and the best speech processor,keep it !! AD4C If you see a woman handling a cell phone on her hands while she is driving,do please stay away from her.!! --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Chris Hembree w7...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Chris Hembree w7...@yahoo.com Subject: [Elecraft] Kenwood TS 830s To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 1:56 PM I am using a Kenwood TS 830s now and I love it. But I am looking forward to the K3 in Aug. Having a 830s is like going to a cool car show. Chris W7CTH __ 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] CW, Data and phone interface?
Rich, Yes, all that is needed is a pair of cables with 3.5mm stereo plugs between the K3 and the computer soundcard and you can do digital with VOX - add the RS-232 cable and software that provides the proper controls (HRD/DM780 does, others use DTR or RTS - set the K3 menu correctly). Others can answer about the N1MM, but if you are considering CW through the computer, I suggest the K1EL Winkey - the K3 can handle KY commands through the RS-232 connection, but few software applications implement that. The Microkeyer can be used as the soundcard, but I know nothing about its DVK capabilities. 73, Don W3FPR Richard Hill wrote: I think my dim novice brain is finally picking up on a distinct K3 interface advantage. I think that all that is needed for computer interface is two audio patch cords and an RS232 cable for DVK and data. Time to dive back into the manuals I'm interested in smooth operation in contests using N1MM and the K3. I think that a K1EL keyer is useful for CW and that adds to the interface. I'm currently using a microKeyer II and frustrated over DVK operation. How do others set up CW, Data and phone? Thanks NU6T Rich __ 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 Repair
Which is nifty for sure! I have it on my dock on the Mac and run it once in a while before I open my loggers and now the clock is a non-issue! Rick K6LE On 7/2/2010, at 2:49 , Dick Dievendorff wrote: I should point out that Dick's nifty date and time setting code is a derivative of David Fleming's nifty clock setting utility. Dick, K6KR 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
Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
Great idea, Paul! I would like to see Elecraft adopt this as well! Thanks for the suggestion! 73 de Greg-N4CC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 8:07 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train? For the K3, there are now close to 20 upgrade bulletins from Elecraft. It may make sense to number the bulletins in Collins fashion (e.g., SB-1). It's a lot easier to track and document changes by number, rather than descriptions. Owners and Elecraft Service could then document installed bulletins with a label affixed to the rear of the K3. Paul, W9AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CW, Data and phone interface?
The Microkeyer can be used as the soundcard, but I know nothing about its DVK capabilities. The microKEYER II (and original microKEYER) DVK capabilities are those of the underlying logging program (N1MM Logger, Win-Test or WriteLog in the contest world). The advantages of microKEYER or microKEYER II include the ability to switch the transceiver mic input between microphone and soundcard based on the logger PTT and eliminate the hot mic issue (microphone noise over the DVK message). Proper set-up also allows the user to change DVK contents using the station microphone at any time during the contest (including the ability to record on the fly with N1MM or WriteLog). Using the simple two cable (or even a single cable for DVK playback) audio interface generally requires that the K3 be used in Mic+Line mode which results in a hot mic and potentially active VOX at all times. The two cable interface also excludes the ability to use the station mic to change DVK message contents during the contest. Note that Win-Test has very limited DVK capability compared to those in either N1MM Logger or Writelog. If one wants DVK functionality beyond a basic play a wave file level, Win-Test is not even in the game. 73, ... Joe Subich, W4TV microHAM America, LLC. http://www.microHAM-USA.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM On 7/3/2010 10:46 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Rich, Yes, all that is needed is a pair of cables with 3.5mm stereo plugs between the K3 and the computer soundcard and you can do digital with VOX - add the RS-232 cable and software that provides the proper controls (HRD/DM780 does, others use DTR or RTS - set the K3 menu correctly). Others can answer about the N1MM, but if you are considering CW through the computer, I suggest the K1EL Winkey - the K3 can handle KY commands through the RS-232 connection, but few software applications implement that. The Microkeyer can be used as the soundcard, but I know nothing about its DVK capabilities. 73, Don W3FPR Richard Hill wrote: I think my dim novice brain is finally picking up on a distinct K3 interface advantage. I think that all that is needed for computer interface is two audio patch cords and an RS232 cable for DVK and data. Time to dive back into the manuals I'm interested in smooth operation in contests using N1MM and the K3. I think that a K1EL keyer is useful for CW and that adds to the interface. I'm currently using a microKeyer II and frustrated over DVK operation. How do others set up CW, Data and phone? Thanks NU6T Rich -- __ 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] Provocative nonsense Kenwood Advert working link here
Apparently this advertisement is the work of some UK vendor and not Kenwood so let's hold off blaming Kenwood for this. 73, Ted, W2ZK On 7/3/2010 9:55 AM, Hector Padron wrote: I downloaded that pdf and saw it,only thing I see is a very unprofessional and gross way to do business,I wonder is that document is true or done by some sick brains out there who hate Elecraft,how come that could happen,Stick it on ebay ??? Have you seen guys any time Elecraft trashing out any radio built in Japan ? Of course not,because they are truly professionals who don't need to go in that direction,the quality of our K3 is way beyond any stupid document like that. Let see if that TS-590 will be the winner or not,lets wait for another professional american like Sherwood use his great lab and show us how good or bad that new Kenwood is,maybe the one who will have to be sold at ebay will be that 590. AD4C If you see a woman handling a cell phone on her hands while she is driving,do please stay away from her.!! --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Radio Amateur N5GEn...@n5ge.com wrote: From: Radio Amateur N5GEn...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here To: Elecraft Reflectorelecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 4:32 AM On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:33:21 -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBELdoug...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Wow! It has ten Hz display resolution! Thanks to Lew K6LMP for posting this. Once you get there, double click the icon. http://public.me.com/lewphelps de Doug KR2Q __ 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 __ 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 Registry ?
All, Has anyone established an Elecraft registry or owner's association like the Collins Collectors Association? Thanks es 73 K1NR K2 S/N 6657 - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.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] Provocative nonsense Kenwood Advert working link here
Most likely it is,I doubt that Kenwood with a very good reputation for years would do that. AD4C If you see a driver handling a cell phone on her/his hands while driving,do please stay away from that vehicle,its a moving bomb.Your life is at danger.Keep yourself and your family alive --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Ted Roycraft w...@comcast.net wrote: From: Ted Roycraft w...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative nonsense Kenwood Advert working link here To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 3:10 PM Apparently this advertisement is the work of some UK vendor and not Kenwood so let's hold off blaming Kenwood for this. 73, Ted, W2ZK On 7/3/2010 9:55 AM, Hector Padron wrote: I downloaded that pdf and saw it,only thing I see is a very unprofessional and gross way to do business,I wonder is that document is true or done by some sick brains out there who hate Elecraft,how come that could happen,Stick it on ebay ??? Have you seen guys any time Elecraft trashing out any radio built in Japan ? Of course not,because they are truly professionals who don't need to go in that direction,the quality of our K3 is way beyond any stupid document like that. Let see if that TS-590 will be the winner or not,lets wait for another professional american like Sherwood use his great lab and show us how good or bad that new Kenwood is,maybe the one who will have to be sold at ebay will be that 590. AD4C If you see a woman handling a cell phone on her hands while she is driving,do please stay away from her.!! --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Radio Amateur N5GEn...@n5ge.com wrote: From: Radio Amateur N5GEn...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here To: Elecraft Reflectorelecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 4:32 AM On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:33:21 -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBELdoug...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Wow! It has ten Hz display resolution! Thanks to Lew K6LMP for posting this. Once you get there, double click the icon. http://public.me.com/lewphelps de Doug KR2Q __ 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 __ 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] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
Excellent idea. I would like to see that across all products including the K1 - K3, the W2, etc. 73, K1NR On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 08:51:08 -0600 Greg n...@cableone.net wrote: Great idea, Paul! I would like to see Elecraft adopt this as well! Thanks for the suggestion! 73 de Greg-N4CC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 8:07 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train? For the K3, there are now close to 20 upgrade bulletins from Elecraft. It may make sense to number the bulletins in Collins fashion (e.g., SB-1). It's a lot easier to track and document changes by number, rather than descriptions. Owners and Elecraft Service could then document installed bulletins with a label affixed to the rear of the K3. Paul, W9AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CW, Data and phone interface?
One drawback to NOT using VOX is you lose QSK capability, I found out. I was dead set on using FSK for RTTY, but someone on the list convinced me to try AFSK, and I'm glad I did. No interface for either of the digi modes I use (TTY and PSK). For CW keying, I use a line from the parallel port of the computer to the key jack on the K3. I write my own software. I was surprised to find a computer still available with a parallel port. When that goes away, I'll use a serial port. 73, Mike NF4L On 7/3/2010 10:46 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Rich, Yes, all that is needed is a pair of cables with 3.5mm stereo plugs between the K3 and the computer soundcard and you can do digital with VOX - add the RS-232 cable and software that provides the proper controls (HRD/DM780 does, others use DTR or RTS - set the K3 menu correctly). Others can answer about the N1MM, but if you are considering CW through the computer, I suggest the K1EL Winkey - the K3 can handle KY commands through the RS-232 connection, but few software applications implement that. The Microkeyer can be used as the soundcard, but I know nothing about its DVK capabilities. 73, Don W3FPR Richard Hill wrote: I think my dim novice brain is finally picking up on a distinct K3 interface advantage. I think that all that is needed for computer interface is two audio patch cords and an RS232 cable for DVK and data. Time to dive back into the manuals I'm interested in smooth operation in contests using N1MM and the K3. I think that a K1EL keyer is useful for CW and that adds to the interface. I'm currently using a microKeyer II and frustrated over DVK operation. How do others set up CW, Data and phone? Thanks NU6T Rich __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
Does anyone else feel this looks like a left-handed radio? I personally would not like the keypad to the left of the tuning knob. Rick K6LE __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
You mean don't operate your radio with your left hand? How do you operate your key? Wes N7WS --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone else feel this looks like a left-handed radio? I personally would not like the keypad to the left of the tuning knob. Rick K6LE __ 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] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
The problem with stickers or EEPROM records is that the K3 is modular. What if a KIO3 is replaced? Or the DSP board swapped? or... Since the mods are applied to various boards, you really need to track them board by board. It quickly becomes very cumbersome to manage and ensure accuracy. Most mods can be quickly determined by inspection. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
here it is as a .jpg http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WOQDzMLsPO4fHMFeO-PK-A?feat=directlink On 7/2/2010 5:35 PM, Kevin Rock wrote: This is broken too. After crashing my system twice I find it is not worth my time to download the .pdf Kevin. KD5ONS -Original Message- From: Lew Phelps K6LMPk6...@me.com Sent: Jul 2, 2010 2:19 PM To: Elecraftelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] rather provocative advert from Kenwood I downloaded this PDF file and uploaded it to a site anyone can access: http://public.me.com/lewphelps Has anyone seen specs and price for the new Kenwood? Lew Phelps K6LMP On Jul 2, 2010, at 2:11 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: Any chance this exists somewhere where creating a Google account isn't a prerequisite On Jul 2, 2010, at 3:43 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0Bw6A6YLa6L3rZjhjNWRiMGUtODZiMi00OWM3LTljYmItNWM3ODY2YWU0YjVihl=enauthkey=CLe25YAE __ __ 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 __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
Excellent point. I am right handed but almost always use my left hand for fiddling the knobs and buttons on my K3 (or, any other rig with one exception). My right hand is either next to my Begali paddle or it is holding a pencil/pen. The one exception is my mobile rig which is right of the steering wheel so obviously I use my right hand for knob and button work. Phil, K7PEH On Jul 3, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: You mean don't operate your radio with your left hand? How do you operate your key? Wes N7WS --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone else feel this looks like a left-handed radio? I personally would not like the keypad to the left of the tuning knob. Rick K6LE __ 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] (no subject) (HRD and K3 and VISTA)
Susan, are you running through an interface? What kind of cable are you using? HRD requires that you use a comm port that is not shared with other processes. I'm running Vista on a Dell laptop with HRD v5/DM780 through a Navigator interface to the K3. Have no problems except as Nick has already noted. HRD freaks if it loses comm with the radio. Don K5DW -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nick-WA5BDU Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 1:01 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (no subject) (HRD and K3 and VISTA) I do. It works pretty well but HRD does lock up if I turn off the K3 before stopping HRD. I use the newest HRD version for which the logbook is separate. I think this is version 5. Running Vista on a Dell inspiron 1525 laptop. 73- Nick, WA5BDU -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ussv dharma Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 12:40 PM To: Elecraft Reflector; Lee Buller; Ken Roberson Subject: [Elecraft] (no subject) Is anyone using Ham radio Deluxe, Vista, AND K3I cant get it to run over three to four minutes. Susan If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA --- On Fri, 7/2/10, Ken Roberson kwrober...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Ken Roberson kwrober...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WJST and the K3 To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net, Lee Buller k...@swbell.net Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 7:36 AM Lee, 99% of all digi modes are on USB, However I use the digi mode on the K3. In WSJT program Go to setup , Option , then select your com port. GL 73 Ken K5DNL - --- On Fri, 7/2/10, Lee Buller k...@swbell.net wrote: From: Lee Buller k...@swbell.net Subject: [Elecraft] WJST and the K3 To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 12:14 PM OK I got the 6 meter bug...as you all know by now I have been trying to set up WJST for the K3. Can anyone send me some information as to how to do this? I am under the impression that it needs to be on SSB - but can't find information on which sideband. How do you key the rig on SSB, it does not want to do so because I think it wants to see DATA. I have a SignaLink USB - works great on RTTY and PSK...but seems to not want to deal with WJST. I've RTFM several times but am lost. Anyone can give me a hint...a web page to read (I've read a lot of them today)..or something... I am missing something somewhere. Who is the expert I can communicate off the list! Lee K0WA === == Ham Radio Operators: Kansas QSO Party is August 28-29, 2010. See www.ksqsoparty.org for details 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? Common Sense is the image of the Creator expressing revealed truth in my mind. - J. Wolf __ 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 __ 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] Heil 4 pin XLR
I purchased a cable with the 4 pin XLR connector on one end (forgot what was on the other) from eBay. I believed I paid US$12 shipped. The cable was cut to about 2 ft, and I put the appropriate phone plug on the cut end. My Heil HM10 now is connected to the rear input of my K3, a much neater installation in my very small, cramped shack. The connector quality was marginal, not up to Heil standards, but fine for my static installation. I had to re-do the cable wires to the XLR connector, as two were crimped and two were soldered. The solution works fine, and was significantly cheaper than buying a professional quality XLR connector, the only type I could locate, and finding a short length of decent mic cable. Search on '4 pin xlr' on eBay. If you do want a high quality connector, try searching music and recording equipment sites. Randy Cook K6CRC K3 #2051 k6...@arrl.net Message: 17 Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 16:01:29 -0700 From: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com Subject: [Elecraft] Heil 4-pin XLR pinout So I've done a few searches and I'm finding all sorts of people wanting to sell me an adapter cable... But what I'm trying to find online is a place that gives the pinout for Heil's 4-pin XLR mic's... I'm also trying to find a local source for the connector and seem to be striking out so if anyone knows a good place to procure said connector I'd appreciate that too.. I've already got a Kenwood adapter cable and I'm hoping to not destroy that cable yet make another cable that will allow me to run the mic into the back... ~Brett (N7MG) __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
This subject was tagged [END OF THREAD] by Eric yesterday. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 11:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Excellent point. I am right handed but almost always use my left hand for fiddling the knobs and buttons on my K3 (or, any other rig with one exception). My right hand is either next to my Begali paddle or it is holding a pencil/pen. The one exception is my mobile rig which is right of the steering wheel so obviously I use my right hand for knob and button work. Phil, K7PEH On Jul 3, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: You mean don't operate your radio with your left hand? How do you operate your key? Wes N7WS --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone else feel this looks like a left-handed radio? I personally would not like the keypad to the left of the tuning knob. Rick K6LE __ 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
[Elecraft] RFI
I have two identical (sequential serial number) K3's connected via a MicroHAM MK2R for SO2R control. The left K3 has clean, clear monitor audio on the headphones. The right K3 has an annoying level of RF garble on SSB in the monitor audio, even with the monitor level at zero. The only difference between the radios is the offending one has the 6M preamp, but it makes no difference if the preamp is connected or not. The problem is not frequency dependant. It is the same at 10 watts barefoot or full power with the amp running. Plugging the mic and headphones directly into the K3 does not fix the problem. I've disconnected all cables except antenna, band decoder and CAT and the effect is the same. I've tried several different headphones as well. The RFI is not getting on the actual transmit audio, just in the monitor. It really sound like the problem is internal to the radio. Any ideas? Tom Taormina, K5RC Virginia City NV Home of W7RN and K7RC http://k5rc.cc http://k5rc.cc FOC 1760 Communication is the problem to the answer - 10cc __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
No it wasn't. That was a different thread. http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg98701.html --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote: This subject was tagged [END OF THREAD] by Eric yesterday. __ 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 Keyer speed versus display read out of speed
Does anyone know the accuracy of the K3 keyer speed and the display readout of the speed. I am thinking that the speed of the keyer is faster then the display readout says that it is. I am guessing close to 20 percent faster but I have not done any real measurements, just comparisons of other recorded CW where the speed was specified. Of course, it is possible that the recorded CW that I used was also wrong but I am thinking the K3 is faster then the display readout says that it is. For example, when the display readout shows 17 wpm, I am thinking this is about 20 wpm. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 mic problem solved
It turns out that the rear panel jack is the culprit. I made an XLR to 8 pin cable and a mini TRS to 8 pin cable and tested via the front panel. The mic works just fine. The plan was to use the XLR to mini TRS and connect via the back panel. The cable was tested through the front panel with the second adaptor. This leaves the rear panel jack as the culprit. The Heil PR-20 mic needs higher gain settings than the hand mic I tested and they both needed the higher mic gain to be set via menu. I'll try and diagnose the rear panel jack later and I'm hoping the problem is something simple like a cold solder joint. That might explain the really weak signal when the mic is routed that way. tnx, Jim W5QM __ 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] Provocative nonsense Kenwood Advert working link here
At this point, who cares who they blame.. This group has become so far off track with both reality and Elecraft topics that it would be ridiculous to ask for any less. Let them run wild until they have driven anyone with ANY technical knowledge off of this site. Then the appliance Ops can unite in harmony once and for all. Viva la Static mat/headphone topics for ever. Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:10:59 -0400 From: w...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative nonsense Kenwood Advert working link here Apparently this advertisement is the work of some UK vendor and not Kenwood so let's hold off blaming Kenwood for this. 73, Ted, W2ZK On 7/3/2010 9:55 AM, Hector Padron wrote: I downloaded that pdf and saw it,only thing I see is a very unprofessional and gross way to do business,I wonder is that document is true or done by some sick brains out there who hate Elecraft,how come that could happen,Stick it on ebay ??? Have you seen guys any time Elecraft trashing out any radio built in Japan ? Of course not,because they are truly professionals who don't need to go in that direction,the quality of our K3 is way beyond any stupid document like that. Let see if that TS-590 will be the winner or not,lets wait for another professional american like Sherwood use his great lab and show us how good or bad that new Kenwood is,maybe the one who will have to be sold at ebay will be that 590. AD4C If you see a woman handling a cell phone on her hands while she is driving,do please stay away from her.!! --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Radio Amateur N5GEn...@n5ge.com wrote: From: Radio Amateur N5GEn...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here To: Elecraft Reflectorelecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 4:32 AM On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:33:21 -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBELdoug...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Wow! It has ten Hz display resolution! Thanks to Lew K6LMP for posting this. Once you get there, double click the icon. http://public.me.com/lewphelps de Doug KR2Q __ 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 __ 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 _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
Well .. yes, but .. if it looks like a duck, etc. :-) Grant/NQ5t On Jul 3, 2010, at 11:13 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: No it wasn't. That was a different thread. __ 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 Keyer speed versus display read out of speed
I've found that mine is usually reading fast by 1 wpm than I'm sending. I've also found this to be the case with 2 other units that I've tried. This has been tested with CW reading programs on the computer. From: phys...@mac.com Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:14:42 -0700 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer speed versus display read out of speed Does anyone know the accuracy of the K3 keyer speed and the display readout of the speed. I am thinking that the speed of the keyer is faster then the display readout says that it is. I am guessing close to 20 percent faster but I have not done any real measurements, just comparisons of other recorded CW where the speed was specified. Of course, it is possible that the recorded CW that I used was also wrong but I am thinking the K3 is faster then the display readout says that it is. For example, when the display readout shows 17 wpm, I am thinking this is about 20 wpm. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendarocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 __ 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 Keyer speed versus display read out of speed
So who's right? A lot of this stuff in the one unit range has to do whether the number is rounded up or down, or simply has it's fractional parts truncated. When one has a very busy CPU running all kinds of features in parallel in software, I'd vote for truncation and all sorts of speed ups that tolerate minor non-consequential inaccuracy. Want processing budget available for more features. Yaayy. Something that corrects a minor inaccuracy and also runs in same or less processing budget, then fine, but there is a prioritized list for firmware changes, and a limited processing resource. Consequential stuff first. 73, Guy. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:54 PM, The Smiths notforc...@hotmail.com wrote: I've found that mine is usually reading fast by 1 wpm than I'm sending. I've also found this to be the case with 2 other units that I've tried. This has been tested with CW reading programs on the computer. From: phys...@mac.com Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:14:42 -0700 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer speed versus display read out of speed Does anyone know the accuracy of the K3 keyer speed and the display readout of the speed. I am thinking that the speed of the keyer is faster then the display readout says that it is. I am guessing close to 20 percent faster but I have not done any real measurements, just comparisons of other recorded CW where the speed was specified. Of course, it is possible that the recorded CW that I used was also wrong but I am thinking the K3 is faster then the display readout says that it is. For example, when the display readout shows 17 wpm, I am thinking this is about 20 wpm. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendarocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 __ 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] The list is now useless!
Thanks to all of you with diarrhea of the keyboard you have made the Elecraft reflector useless. PLEASE STOP THE BS. I do want to read about Elecraft but not at the expense of wearing the paint off my delete key. It's just not the current BS on the ad in the UK, who cares. It happens to too many threads. My filter list is getting huge!! de K2GN - Larry - http://k2gn.com K3 S/N - 3278P3 S/N - (Ordered) __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
I usually tune with my left hand but use my right for keypad and most button entries. Rick K6LE On 7/3/2010, at 8:38 , Wes Stewart wrote: You mean don't operate your radio with your left hand? How do you operate your key? Wes N7WS --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone else feel this looks like a left-handed radio? I personally would not like the keypad to the left of the tuning knob. Rick K6LE __ 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] The list is now useless!
And the Kenwood thread was terminated yesterday Cmon guys. 73, Tony W7GO On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Larry - K2GN k...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks to all of you with diarrhea of the keyboard you have made the Elecraft reflector useless. PLEASE STOP THE BS. I do want to read about Elecraft but not at the expense of wearing the paint off my delete key. It's just not the current BS on the ad in the UK, who cares. It happens to too many threads. My filter list is getting huge!! de K2GN - Larry - http://k2gn.com K3 S/N - 3278P3 S/N - (Ordered) __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
Come on guys, Eric terminated this thread 15 messages ago. TNX and 73, Bob K3UL __ 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] Ergonomics
Having a Ham radio is much like having a cat ... Eventually they both train you to get your required action!! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready __ 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] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
Lyle, But if the mod is referenced by service bulletin number (e.g., SB-1), that would capture the multiple changes across several boards. For example, the existing 20 bulletins are already defined -- we know the scope of change. Simply number them. If more than one similar change is designed to the same board, simply call it another bulletin number. This can be as simple (sure, easy for me to say) as adding a comment field through the utility program that could look like this: Elecraft Bulletins added: 1-6, 8, 12-20 I am not sure that data collected for board swap-outs or repairs is all that necessary. I'm referring to the self-documentation of service bulletins that could help existing and prospective K3 owners in a number of ways. If there's enough space for a bit of text, user comments could also be placed there. For example, non-approved bulletins, repairs, etc. A text field could capture a direct board swap-out like you mentioned. Some auto manufacturers already do something similar to track prior service work polled from the car's memory. My service department at Acura knows what's been done to my TL by polling it. You raise an interesting point, but I'm sure it could be managed with some forethought. I'm also not advocating that it take precedence over the existing user wish lists but something that could be added down on the priority list of new features. Paul, W9AC t - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train? The problem with stickers or EEPROM records is that the K3 is modular. What if a KIO3 is replaced? Or the DSP board swapped? or... Since the mods are applied to various boards, you really need to track them board by board. It quickly becomes very cumbersome to manage and ensure accuracy. Most mods can be quickly determined by inspection. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft 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 - Strange Test Mode Phenomenon with K144XV
Can anyone tell me what would cause some rf output in Test Mode (all modes)? I'm getting it on 2m with the K144XV. Not the output the PWR control is set to. It's always 1 watt with about 0.6w reflected power on a cross needle SWR meter i.e high swr. This is on a small beam antenna with an SWR of 1.2:1 at the relevant frequency. The same thing happens on SSB - not in test mode - when I am not speaking into the mic. It works properly on CW, AM, Data and FM when not in test mode. There is no output in test mode on other bands. 73 to all Geoff G3UCK __ 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 rx alignment problem
Greetings- I am having a problem understanding what I did wrong after I aligned the filters in my K2 using spectrogram. The basic problem is this; the indicated receive frequency for a cw signal is reading 890 to 940 hertz too low. I do not even have enough RIT to make up the difference. I have confirmed that my transmitted signal agrees with the indicated frequency on my VFO. So tx is confirmed transmiting at indicated frequency on my VFO. But for some reason the RX is way off. What is the best course of action to tighten up the rx so that the indicated rx frequency is again correct? -- -Nick NT1A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here
juergen wrote: As I see it the Kenwood has less knobs QKB? How many knobs does your radio have? QKK? How many of those do you know how to use? 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2010 Cal QSO Party 2-3 Oct 2010 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] SSB net announcement
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (7/4/10) at 1800z on 14.315 MHz. I will be net control from western Oregon. See you then. 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] PSK PTT doesn't work with USB to serial converter
I have a working PSK31 setup with my K2 using a homebrew serial to K2 mic cable. That is, it works FB with my desktop computer that has an actual serial (DB9) port. I'm trying to now use an XP netbook, which has no serial port. Instead I'm using a USB to serial converter (Sabrent brand). The driver seems to have installed correctly, but not combination of settings of the device or Digipan results in PTT being activated. Anyone know how I can debug the device to see if it's setting RTS? Perhaps the signal level is too low? I don't know for sure, but I think this converter uses a Prolific chip and I have read that for CAT people have better luck with an FTDI based converter. What is the difference between the chips that makes FTDI better? 73, Casey __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
Yes - Again, let's end this thread now, please. It has been beaten to death and to be honest, we really don't mind the attention from our competitors. We obviously are doing something right. ;-) I apologize for not jumping in earlier on this and several other large threads. I was overseas following the Friedrichshafen show until late yesterday and was not reading all emails. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator etc. --- On 7/3/2010 10:32 AM, Bob Garrett wrote: Come on guys, Eric terminated this thread 15 messages ago. TNX and 73, Bob K3UL __ 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] The list is now useless! [ENDED Thread]
This thread is also ended. 73, Eric List Moderator __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Right vs Left Hand
Phil Hystad wrote: Excellent point. I am right handed but almost always use my left hand for fiddling the knobs and buttons on my K3 (or, any other rig with one exception). My right hand is either next to my Begali paddle or it is holding a pencil/pen. Several years ago, as an outgrowth of a very long thread, I ran a little survey here about handedness and hams. It was non-scientific [people answered the survey voluntarily so the sample was self-selected]. Aside from the fact that the percentage of left-handed hams was quite a bit higher than the average for males [something I've noticed at radio club meetings too], the results suggested that hams have all manner of arrangements for their radio gear on the desk, whether they paddle left or right, how they set their paddle up, and the like that doesn't correlate much with whether they consider themselves north or southpaws. I'm a leftie, but you'd probably tell me my station is set up right-handed. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2010 Cal QSO Party 2-3 Oct 2010 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] PSK PTT doesn't work with USB to serial converter
No comfort for you, but my USB to serial converters all use a Prolific driver, and work flawlessly on my Win XP Pro box. I don't know the diff between the brands, I think it may have to do with being able to work at slower speeds. What does Windows Device Manager have to say? Does it show up there with no conflicts? If so, is the port number the same one your software is set to? If you can toggle RTS, you could put an ohmeter across the output and see if it changes state. 73, Mike NF4L On 7/3/2010 2:49 PM, ca...@tomochka.com wrote: I have a working PSK31 setup with my K2 using a homebrew serial to K2 mic cable. That is, it works FB with my desktop computer that has an actual serial (DB9) port. I'm trying to now use an XP netbook, which has no serial port. Instead I'm using a USB to serial converter (Sabrent brand). The driver seems to have installed correctly, but not combination of settings of the device or Digipan results in PTT being activated. Anyone know how I can debug the device to see if it's setting RTS? Perhaps the signal level is too low? I don't know for sure, but I think this converter uses a Prolific chip and I have read that for CAT people have better luck with an FTDI based converter. What is the difference between the chips that makes FTDI better? 73, Casey __ 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] A few questions before ordering the K2 kit...
Hi, being a SWL for more or less about 20 years I just completed my HAM license in germany. So far it's just the beginners license which limits the frequency bands I'm allowed to use, but as I don't have a TRX yet I thought building a K2 will a) give me quite a good transceiver I don't have to replace after six months and b) provide me with some valuable experience on my way to go for the full license. So far I have nothing but my license though. No transceiver, no antenna, no SWR meter, no power supply, no dummy load, no... So please forgive me in case I ask something obvious, I'm really a bit confused with all those things which are new to me! So here my questions: # ok, after reading several stuff on elecraft.com this more or less is a clear one, but to make sure I'd lust like to repeat it - apart from maybe a multimeter, there is no additional measurement equipment needed to build up and adjust the K2 (e.g. no noise generator, spectrum analyzer needed). Am I correct? # Power connector...how do I connect the K2 to the 230V we are using in germany? I suppose I need an external power supply 10..15V, correct? But which connector? Reading the forums I've seen those 2.1mm and 2.5mm diameter connectors ( http://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/dcconnectors/dcpp1.jpg ) mentioned, in the shop Elecraft is selling a cable with APP connector. So what would I need? # The KAT100 antenna tuner includes a SWR meter but requires a KPA100 or KIO2 installed. As I'm not yet sure if I go for the 100 watt option, does the KAT2 (20 watt internal ATU) also include a SWR meter? Well, that's all for now, thanks in advance for any helpful reply! thomas -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-few-questions-before-ordering-the-K2-kit-tp5251717p5251717.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
[Elecraft] Some Important basic list guidelines [PLEASE READ]
I'll post the complete Elecraft list guidelines in a moment, but I'd like to focus on several important core items first. These are absolute guidelines for list behavior. The Elecraft list is provided as a service to our customers and other hams, and to provide Wayne, myself and other Elecraft employees with direct feedback from you on technical, operational and market issues surrounding our products. While discussion centers on Elecraft products, other ham radio related topics are OK. But please keep the number of OT posts within reason. 1. Please be polite and non-confrontational in ALL postings to the Elecraft list. Vibrant discussions are OK, but please treat each posting you send as if you were talking respectfully to a good friend. It is never appropriate to personally criticize another list member. And never directly criticize someone for asking a 'dumb' question. There are no dumb questions. We are here to learn and share. We can only get there by asking questions freely, without repercussions. 1a. Corollary to #1: If you feel upset and dash off a quick overheated reply to a posting, pause and wait overnight before hitting send. The clarity of a little sleep and delay usually consigns your posting to the trash bin instead. 1b. If you have exclamation points '!' , sharp retorts, rude statements, personal criticisms etc. in your email text or subject line, that is a red flag indicating you should probably delete that posting before sending it. 1c. It is not necessary to defend Elecraft, our products, or our honor here. We're pretty tough and and can take most critical postings in stride. Eleven years in the Ham Radio business does that to you ;-) 2. Once a thread has hit 10-15 postings and there is little new information being added, please treat it as complete and ended. (Less than this for OT postings.) Especially avoid voting pro/con on any topic or making 'me too' postings. I'm pretty darn busy running the company each day and do not read the list every hour to moderate it. 3. If you see a posting that appears to be too harsh or confrontational, resist the temptation to reply to it. Period. In many cases the poster is already sorry they hit send (I've done that a few times..) and wishes they could retrieve and delete it. Making additional postings in reply only adds heat to the fire and no substance. If you really need to say something about it, send your email to me as list moderator and head playground monitor. 4. Remember that -everything- you post here is archived and publicly visible for as long as the internet exists. Do you really want your friends, employers, kids etc. reading what you just posted in anger, foolishness, arrogance etc? 5. Most importantly - please remember that for list members, this is a -hobby-. We are all here to have fun and to learn from each other. It is not a life or death profession and nothing, I repeat -nothing- posted here is important enough here for you to get upset or argue endlessly about. If something bothers you, turn off the computer and turn on your radio. That usually fixes everything.. Wayne and I really appreciate your suggestions, complaints, enthusiasm and the overall vibrancy of the list. It provides us with a central, focused feedback path from you that we feel is indispensable to our success. And its occasionally entertaining too :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ List moderator __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Right vs Left Hand
I haven't quite learned how to send CW from a paddle left-handed, but in the last three or four years at SAS (all day at a computer) before I retired I developed a sore right wrist that would not go away, and even if rested would immediately re-sore up if I returned to a right handed mouse. Mimmicking another's experience I started using a good trackball (Kensington) with my left hand and have never returned, though I can use anyone's right handed mouse if I don't do it much. I reverse the buttons so that left thumb click does the same thing as right thumb click. I now find myself wanting my main radio on the left, and using my left hand to tune. The setup which serves contests well, left to right, is trackball, radio tuniing knob over left edge of keyboard, keyboard, and paddle. Right hand does switching antennas, yada, yada. This may or may not serve anyone else, as when I was young, I had to be forced to write and throw righthanded. So I don't know if I'm really a bent left-hander or not. I know I can't ever again use my right hand consistently for computer mouse. The automatic sending in a contest by the logger keeps my right hand from being seriously worked by the paddle. The typing is hard enough. 73, Guy On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: Phil Hystad wrote: Excellent point. I am right handed but almost always use my left hand for fiddling the knobs and buttons on my K3 (or, any other rig with one exception). My right hand is either next to my Begali paddle or it is holding a pencil/pen. Several years ago, as an outgrowth of a very long thread, I ran a little survey here about handedness and hams. It was non-scientific [people answered the survey voluntarily so the sample was self-selected]. Aside from the fact that the percentage of left-handed hams was quite a bit higher than the average for males [something I've noticed at radio club meetings too], the results suggested that hams have all manner of arrangements for their radio gear on the desk, whether they paddle left or right, how they set their paddle up, and the like that doesn't correlate much with whether they consider themselves north or southpaws. I'm a leftie, but you'd probably tell me my station is set up right-handed. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2010 Cal QSO Party 2-3 Oct 2010 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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] Top Posting is the official standard for the Elecraft llist
Top posting is the official standard for this list, and its especially important for those of us who also read our email on PDA phones. (I'm using the Motorola Droid..) Reading the response first, at the top, is a huge time saver, especially when you have to read hundreds of emails daily as we do here. Please also delete all footers and as much of the prior email text as possible when replying to cut down on overall volume. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines 2010a
Elecraft Mail LIST GUIDELINES 2010a For those of you who are new to the list, (and for those of us who have rapidly failing memories..), here is a quick list of things to remember when posting to this list. Please save this for future reference. The most important thing to remember is that this is only a hobby - Let's have fun! The PRIMARY purposes of this list are to provide a forum for discussing Elecraft products, share mods, new ideas, feedback to Elecraft, share troubleshooting ideas etc. 1. YOU MUST BE SUBSCRIBED to the [Elecraft] list TO POST to it. (This is done to stop advertising spammers from hitting the list.) Any postings sent to elecraft@mailman.qth.net by addresses different from the exact ones it shows as subscribers will be rejected. This includes alias (forwarded) addresses like w1...@arrl.net. If you use an alias to subscribe you must have it as your from: and return address too. Subscribing with w...@arrl.net from your physical address of j...@aol.com will allow you to receive postings, but your postings to the list will be rejected if their from: and reply to: address does not match your subscribe address.. Go to http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft to subscribe and to change your list preferences. To unsubscribe or to change your list preferences (digest, no mail on/off etc.), scroll to the bottom of the page and log in with your subscribed email address and the password that was sent to you by email when you subscribed (and monthly afterwards.) 2. If you want to provide an attachment, .JPG picture or other large file for use on the list, first post it to your personal web page and then post a link to its address in an email to the list. The list strips all attachments to prevent viruses from propagating and to keep the archives at a reasonable size. 3. Please keep the amount of copied text from previous posts to an -ABSOLUTE MINIMUM- in your replies. Always delete -everything- from the prior post except what is necessary to keep your reply in context. Most copied messages can be reduced to one or two sentences to retain context. Remember to delete the email list footer from the previous post and especially avoid copying a long posting and adding 'Me Too!' or something similar. As the number of users on this list grows we need to work to minimize information overload... If a reply is -not- of interest to the list, just reply directly to the posting party. 4. EMAIL OVERLOAD: If you are overloaded by the volume of individual messages on the list, You can view the daily Elecraft list messages for each month in web format at: http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html . These archives are updated hourly and list postings by subject. (the nabble archive looks very useful.) Just click on the ones you are interested in to read. You can also set your Elecraft list email preferences to 'no mail' delivery, which still allows you to post to the list when reading via the digest. You can also change your subscription to the DIGEST version, which sends you a single compilation each day. To change your email list options or to subscribe / unsubscribe, go to: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Scroll to the bottom of the page to log into your preferences page and set your mail options to 'no mail'. 4a. Please make an effort to keep list volume under control by resisting the urge to post a comment on every long discussion thread (CW, Soldering etc.) With close to 6,500 list subscribers volume can quickly get out of control if everyone feels the need to comment. While we do not overly restrict the subject matter on this list, please remember that its primary focus is on Elecraft products, and their use. Many people rely on it for pointers on building and troubleshooting their kits. Other ham Radio topics are OK, but please keep the posts on non-Elecraft topics under control. 4b. *** [NEW] When emailing about a specific rig or option, please add the rig/option name(s) to the first part of your email subject line. (K1, K2, K3, KX1 etc.) This will be a huge help for those experiencing email overload and will allow automatic filtering based on subject line. Examples: Subject: [K3] Filter Options Subject: [KX1] How to use ped portable? Subject: [XG2] Wow! Its a big help. 5. *** IMPORTANT - PLEASE KEEP ALL POSTINGS CORDIAL. Restrain the urge to email someone admonishing them about a posting. The last thing we want to do is to scare anyone off the list. Overly aggressive postings and negative comments about other posters only serve to scare away new potential list members. Waiting over night before hitting 'send' really helps to put things in perspective.. ;-) If you have a complaint about someone or a thread please email it directly to me ( e...@elecraft.com ) and I'll address it. 5a. Please do not post publicly or privately asking people to stop a particular thread, no matter how long, off topic or
[Elecraft] [K3] No ALC Indication
Moved my rig around today. Now I get no ALC indication when I key mic and talk. Mic set at 20. Any ideas? 73s de Dave KJ6CBS __ 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] scanning
I am unable to enable the scan function. I have stored two frequencies in memory locations 90 and 91. According to the manual(version D4 page 40) simply depress MV, hold scan button for 2 seconds and you will see AF ON. Well holding SCAN does nothing and do not see the AF msg nor SCAN. This must be simple but it eludes me. I am running the latest F/W version 4.03. Any thoughts? Thank you, 73 Jack, W3TMZ __ 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] K1-2 Problems
Hello I just finished building a K1-2 and am having a problem that I need some help with. When I turn it on, it comes on with the E-42 message on the display. If I press the band switch the display shows the band it is tuned to. I can double press the band button and it will change bands. But what ever I do it always comes back to the E42 message. I assume that the VFO isn't working. I have checked the voltage on every pin of every IC in the rig and they all are within a few tenths of a volt of what the manual says they should be. When I touch pins 4 or 5 of RF- U2 or pins 3 and 8 of RF U3 with a voltmeter probe I get broadcast statons at a good volume, but other than that I just get noise. I can never change to any other stations.The display never shows a frequency that it is tuned to. Any help appreciated. Scott N5SM __ 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] scanning
Jack, you are not trying to scan on six meters are you? Six meter scanning is blocked to comply with a FCC reg to keep people from eaves dropping on cell phone conversations. The possibility of getting this changed has been beat to death several times in the last couple of years so I hope we don't start that again. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Jack Colson jcols...@tampabay.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, July 3, 2010 3:36:44 PM Subject: [Elecraft] scanning I am unable to enable the scan function. I have stored two frequencies in memory locations 90 and 91. According to the manual(version D4 page 40) simply depress MV, hold scan button for 2 seconds and you will see AF ON. Well holding SCAN does nothing and do not see the AF msg nor SCAN. This must be simple but it eludes me. I am running the latest F/W version 4.03. Any thoughts? Thank you, 73 Jack, W3TMZ __ 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 Right vs Left Hand
...the percentage of left-handed hams was quite a bit higher than the average ... Several years ago there was an article in Psychology Today that said that while the average population for left-handers is about10%, the percentage rises to about 25% average in technically-related fields. I did a little survey in my engineering department at Rockwell and found that 30% of the engineers were lefties (as am I). Phil - AD5X __ 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] SSB net announcement - Correction
The frequency for the SSB net tomorrow should be 14.314 MHz. Sorry for the mistake. 73, Phil, NS7P -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]on Behalf Of Phil Shepard Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 11:43 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SSB net announcement The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (7/4/10) at 1800z on 14.315 MHz. I will be net control from western Oregon. See you then. 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 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 rx alignment problem solved
Hi Guys, Well, after pondering the problem for a while, it dawned on me that MAYBE I had adjusted my filters to the wrong side of the BFO - As it turns out - I had! Cheers, -- -Nick NT1A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] A few questions before ordering the K2 kit...
Thomas, I have a 10-watt K2 with several options. I'm comfortable building kits, but I'm not a home-brewer or designer. The instructions are clear and thorough, but it's necessary to be careful, and not keep going too late at night. So far I've always been able to back out my mistakes, but some errors require new parts to fix, which Elecraft is very nice about supplying. Tools: in addition to a multimeter, you'll need a good soldering iron or soldering station, and several hand tools for stripping and shaping wires (pliers, cutters -- fingernail clippers work well). Some kind of static discharge protecter is needed -- mat or wrist strap. To calibrate, you need to receive a known frequency -- in the US, the broadcast time station WWV is sufficient. And to set the filters, it is very helpful to have a computer running one of the audio frequency spectrum displays. (I use the display in the CocoaModem program for Macs). To connect to the computer, all you need is an audio cable with stereo plugs on each end, going from headphone jack on the K2 to audio input on the computer. A dummy load is helpful, but not needed right away. The Elecraft dummy load is easy to put together, providing good soldering practice, and also allows power output measurement using a multimeter. The K2 and K1 kits include a barrel plug for power, which you need to solder a wire to. The K3 uses an APP connector. The APP connectors have become a defacto standard -- I have a foot or so of wire running from the barrel plug to an APP connector, with APP connectors on everything else so anything can plug into anything. The power needs to be 12 volt DC (actually something like 10.5 to 15 or so). Instead of buying a 230AC to 12 volt DC power supply, you may want to run the radio off a battery. I use a 7 amp-hour 12 volt gel cell, which is plenty for a week of light use, or maybe 12 hours of a contest. The KAT2 can be set to read out SWR, digitally. It's a particularly nice module, and I recommend it highly. It works well to start with a stripped-down K2 and add modules over several years. In fact, you assemble in stages, and get each stage working before moving on the the next. However, some modules require connectors in places that are easy to put in on original assembly but significant effort later. If you think you might maybe someday want a particular add-on, read the manual to find out what connectors it needs and consider buying and installing the connectors during your initial assembly. Ask here on the list about any specifics. And finally: consider the K3. The K2 was designed as the ideal Field Day radio, and I think it is. However, the 100-watt version is less elegant than the 10-watt (my opinion only, of course), and the K3 has several advantages: it's more modern technology, it's more capable, and it isn't much more expensive for comparable features. The CW-only K2 is an incredible value, but if you add SSB, KAT2, KIO2, and 6 meters the K3 is cheaper (? is that true? pretty close, anyway.) Peter W0LLN On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 2:34 PM, jez j...@gmx.de wrote: Hi, being a SWL for more or less about 20 years I just completed my HAM license in germany. So here my questions: - apart from maybe a multimeter, there is no additional measurement equipment needed to build up and adjust the K2 (e.g. no noise generator, spectrum analyzer needed). Am I correct? # Power connector...how do I connect the K2 to the 230V we are using in germany? does the KAT2 (20 watt internal ATU) also include a SWR meter? thomas -- __ 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] scanning
As of firmware MCU 3.25 / DSP 2.21 six meter scanning has been available. From the release notes: * 6 METER SCANNING NO LONGER PROHIBITED. Scanning is limited to the 6-m U.S. ham band (50-54). Exception: In some countries the K3 won’t operate on 6 m at all. Bob NW8L On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 3:03 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com wrote: Jack, you are not trying to scan on six meters are you? Six meter scanning is blocked to comply with a FCC reg to keep people from eaves dropping on cell phone conversations. The possibility of getting this changed has been beat to death several times in the last couple of years so I hope we don't start that again. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Jack Colson jcols...@tampabay.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, July 3, 2010 3:36:44 PM Subject: [Elecraft] scanning I am unable to enable the scan function. I have stored two frequencies in memory locations 90 and 91. According to the manual(version D4 page 40) simply depress MV, hold scan button for 2 seconds and you will see AF ON. Well holding SCAN does nothing and do not see the AF msg nor SCAN. This must be simple but it eludes me. I am running the latest F/W version 4.03. Any thoughts? Thank you, 73 Jack, W3TMZ __ 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] scanning
You need to fully recall the memory into the VFO before hitting scan... ~Brett (N7MG) On Sat, 2010-07-03 at 16:36 -0400, Jack Colson wrote: I am unable to enable the scan function. I have stored two frequencies in memory locations 90 and 91. According to the manual(version D4 page 40) simply depress MV, hold scan button for 2 seconds and you will see AF ON. Well holding SCAN does nothing and do not see the AF msg nor SCAN. This must be simple but it eludes me. I am running the latest F/W version 4.03. Any thoughts? Thank you, 73 Jack, W3TMZ __ 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] scanning
There is a macro in the down loadable Programmer's Reference called SCANNOW that can make scanning simpler to use, especially for for fequencies that you use infrequently. You can also use the M-V and V-M to enter frequencies in the K3 memory for VFO A and VFO that you wish to recall more frequently. Dunc, W5DC __ 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] Chasing the Update Mods Train?
Lyle: I also second Paul's suggestion - I fact I made this same recommendation to number the various changes / modifications a number of months ago, but nothing seems to have come of it. Before retirement, I spent most of my career with the Collins Canada Div of Rockwell and was involved with many of their Ham radio products (most noteably the KWM / HF -380) and they all had their service modifications / bulletins numbered. It made referring to them and keeping track of the status of an individual radio much easier. (Part of the difficulty for the K3 (and perhaps other Elecraft products) is that the title and description that is used for an individual change isn't consistent from place to place in the various documents or on the web site.) The use of SB-XX would be unambiguous (and its much shorter). Request that this be numbering request be reconsidered. Thanks 73 Doug Joyce, VE3MV From: w...@arrl.net To: k...@wavecable.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 13:55:23 -0400 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train? Lyle, But if the mod is referenced by service bulletin number (e.g., SB-1), that would capture the multiple changes across several boards. __ 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] scanning
I find that using M1-M4 as band segment memories works quite well for me... I'll use M1 as a CW band segment, M2 as an SSB band segment, M3 as a data modes segment... Then I can quickly recall them and start scanning that segment. They also make for a quick way to get where I want to be... Say I'm on 20 SSB and want to get to 40 CW... MV, 4, MV, M1 4 button presses and I'm right where I want to be ready to go. ~Brett (N7MG) On Sat, 2010-07-03 at 16:39 -0600, Duncan Carter wrote: There is a macro in the down loadable Programmer's Reference called SCANNOW that can make scanning simpler to use, especially for for fequencies that you use infrequently. You can also use the M-V and V-M to enter frequencies in the K3 memory for VFO A and VFO that you wish to recall more frequently. Dunc, W5DC __ 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] A few questions before ordering the K2 kit...
Thomas - The Elecraft N-Gen (wide-band noise generator) is useful for aligning the K2's filters (with the assistance of Spectrogram) and your computer's sound card. Spectrogram can be downloaded for free. A VOM or some sort will be useful for some initial testing (resistance checks). Unless you already have one, some sort of dummy load will be useful for transmitter testing, but is not needed to successfully get the K2 on the air. You will need some sort of DC power source. Some operators use a 12-volt battery and a separate charger. If you are into green things, a 7 amp-hour gel cell and a solar charger (with charge regulator) will be adequate for the average operator. Others use a 20-ampere hour (or so) lead-acid battery (either wet or gel type) and a suitable automatic charger. Some operators use a regulated DC power supply of some type. The K2 will draw perhaps 5 amperes max. I would use a minimum of a 10 ampere supply, but a supply with a 15 0r 20 ampere rating will allows your to add other things to your station at a later date. Your choice The K2 kit comes with the proper connector for power input. If you want to build up a cable that uses Power Pole connectors, you can build a cable that interfaces the K2 power connector to the Power Pole of your choice, but you will need to supply the PP connectors. The KAT2 internal 20-watt tuner (a recommended option) incorporates a SWR bridge that reads out via the internal software and gives a SWR display on the digital readout. The KAT100 tuner is appropriate for the KPA100 amplifier option. Many builders, including myself, opt for having the amplifier in a separate EC2 cabinet, together with the KAT100. This allows the basic low-power K2 to be used with it's internal KAT2 tuner for portable use, which can then be easily connected to the K2 for base station use. Other options I have found useful for the K2, in my personal choice of order of usefulness: The KSB2 SSB module, the KNB2 noise blanker, the KBAT2 internal battery, the KIO2 interface module, the K160RX 160-meter add on, and either the KDSP2 or KAF2 audio filter. I personally favor the KDSP2, but it is considerably more expensive. I have not installed the K60XV option (waiting for the 60 meter band to become more like the rest of the other bands in what can be done there). . Congratulations on your decision to join the ranks of ham radio operators. Welcome aboard. - Jim, KL7CC jez wrote: Hi, being a SWL for more or less about 20 years I just completed my HAM license in germany. So far it's just the beginners license which limits the frequency bands I'm allowed to use, but as I don't have a TRX yet I thought building a K2 will a) give me quite a good transceiver I don't have to replace after six months and b) provide me with some valuable experience on my way to go for the full license. So far I have nothing but my license though. No transceiver, no antenna, no SWR meter, no power supply, no dummy load, no... So please forgive me in case I ask something obvious, I'm really a bit confused with all those things which are new to me! So here my questions: # ok, after reading several stuff on elecraft.com this more or less is a clear one, but to make sure I'd lust like to repeat it - apart from maybe a multimeter, there is no additional measurement equipment needed to build up and adjust the K2 (e.g. no noise generator, spectrum analyzer needed). Am I correct? # Power connector...how do I connect the K2 to the 230V we are using in germany? I suppose I need an external power supply 10..15V, correct? But which connector? Reading the forums I've seen those 2.1mm and 2.5mm diameter connectors ( http://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/dcconnectors/dcpp1.jpg ) mentioned, in the shop Elecraft is selling a cable with APP connector. So what would I need? # The KAT100 antenna tuner includes a SWR meter but requires a KPA100 or KIO2 installed. As I'm not yet sure if I go for the 100 watt option, does the KAT2 (20 watt internal ATU) also include a SWR meter? Well, that's all for now, thanks in advance for any helpful reply! thomas __ 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 Announcement
Good Evening, Weather for Field Day was wonderful. After a few weeks of cold there were two sunny days of 70 degree weather. Then, promptly, the temperatures dropped back into the fifties with rainy, grey skies. We did enjoy our two days of summer; it is being talked about fondly at the local hardware store ;) However, my long range forecast predicts some more warm weather. 80 degree weather by Tuesday will be a shock to my as yet unacclimated system. At least I will get a chance to let the fire go out. Conditions have been up and down on twenty and forty meters this week. QSB was regularly present with storm induced static on 40 meters. Some evenings forty was so loud it was tough to make out signals. Twenty meters each morning was a guessing game. Over the space of an hour signal strength would change a few times. QSB would come and go while changing character throughout. Hopefully we can test the bands tomorrow. I know many of you may be picnicking in celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. If the British had not been so involved with the French we would not have won that one. Thanks to the French we can shoot off lots of fireworks and celebrate our birthday. Be safe. Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday z (Sunday 5 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Stay well, Kevin. KD5ONS - __ 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] Audio feed back (I think?)
Hi to the group, I have connected my K3 to my PC so I can use WSJT, my sound card is the 'Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Audio' I seem to have some sort of audio feed back when I get the radio to TX. The sound card output is directly connected to the K3, and for the moment PTT keying is via a USB micro ham unit. When I use the microham device router to test the system by TXing a test signal (standard single tone) all 'appears' to be OK, but, what I hear (from the monitor in the K3) is a little distorted, and this distortion gets worse the higher the MON is set at (currently at 10) once MON goes higher than 15 or 16, I can hear distortion. I thought it was perhaps an issue with the sound card, so I've tried the 'built in' card on the PC and there's no difference. My next thought is that it's a setting I'm missing within the K3, but I can't see what... MON = 10 LINE = 36 but altering this doesn't affect the signal distortion There also appears to be a delay in sending tones from WSJT, I'm sure that this is a software issue, but in this delay there's about a second of what can only be described as hash. Anyone got any suggestions on what I can check next?? 73, Andy http://gd0tep.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] A few questions before ordering the K2 kit...
Thomas, I see a couple of very informative messages in reply to your questions, so I won't repeat but one has really not been answered simply. The APP connector is short for Anderson Power Pole. Google that and you will get an education on a connector set that is becoming a defacto standard. I have the K3 and love it so far, but am resisting the strong urge to build the K2 just for the fun of it, having begun as a new ham many years ago building Heathkits. I miss the fun of that, and, although the building of the K3 was fun, it doesn't match the smell of rosin in the shack, hi. The main thing, Thomas, is to ENJOY your trip as a radio amateur. I have loved my 38 years in amateur radio and have many friends I would never have made without it. It has become a valued part of life for me. 73 and welcome to a good list, Don, WB5HAK __ 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 type soldet to use ...
Hello, The holiday break provides some extra time for kit building, and I get asked now and then what type solder to use. I posted my thoughts on my blog at http://wilcoxengineering.com/alans-blog ... my opinion only. YMMV. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 __ 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] WJST
Pardon me for being uninformed, but just what is WJST that I see mentioned in many messages? 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 rx alignment problem
Nick, That difference is close to twice your sidetone pitch, so I would venture a guess that some of your CW filters are not on the correct sideband. Check with the K2 set to a band lower than 15 meters. For CW, the DAC values (and the frequencies) for the filter BFOs should all be lower than those for CWr. In other words, the CW filters must be less than the filter center frequency (about 4913.6 kHz) while the CWr frequencies must be higher. 73, Don W3FPR nick thomas wrote: Greetings- I am having a problem understanding what I did wrong after I aligned the filters in my K2 using spectrogram. The basic problem is this; the indicated receive frequency for a cw signal is reading 890 to 940 hertz too low. I do not even have enough RIT to make up the difference. I have confirmed that my transmitted signal agrees with the indicated frequency on my VFO. So tx is confirmed transmiting at indicated frequency on my VFO. But for some reason the RX is way off. What is the best course of action to tighten up the rx so that the indicated rx frequency is again correct? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] PSK PTT doesn't work with USB to serial converter
Mike and Casey, DO NOT put an ohmmeter across the RS-232 pins if you value your ohmmeter. You can use a voltmeter to see what the voltage levels are. They should go from greater than 3 volts negative to greater than 3 volts positive - the absolute value of the voltages could be as great as 15 volts, but more likely 12 in a PC environment. 73, Don W3FPR Mike wrote: If you can toggle RTS, you could put an ohmeter across the output and see if it changes state. __ 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] A few questions before ordering the K2 kit...
Thomas, You might want to purchase the pre-wound toroids from Mike Morohovich toroid...@earthlink.net. His flyer is included in the K2 package, but if you order early, you'll have them when your K2 arrives. Aside from being tedious to wind, many builders come to grief because they've left enamel on the leads and didn't get a good solder connection. Such a problem can be difficult to spot. If you're just starting out, a K2/10 for CW will provide you a fun building experience, and certainly many wonderful hours chatting with other hams. Keep it simple and enjoy the trip! 73, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 jez wrote: Hi, being a SWL for more or less about 20 years I just completed my HAM license in germany. So far it's just the beginners license which limits the frequency bands I'm allowed to use, but as I don't have a TRX yet I thought building a K2 will a) give me quite a good transceiver I don't have to replace after six months and b) provide me with some valuable experience on my way to go for the full license. So far I have nothing but my license though. No transceiver, no antenna, no SWR meter, no power supply, no dummy load, no... So please forgive me in case I ask something obvious, I'm really a bit confused with all those things which are new to me! So here my questions: # ok, after reading several stuff on elecraft.com this more or less is a clear one, but to make sure I'd lust like to repeat it - apart from maybe a multimeter, there is no additional measurement equipment needed to build up and adjust the K2 (e.g. no noise generator, spectrum analyzer needed). Am I correct? # Power connector...how do I connect the K2 to the 230V we are using in germany? I suppose I need an external power supply 10..15V, correct? But which connector? Reading the forums I've seen those 2.1mm and 2.5mm diameter connectors ( http://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/dcconnectors/dcpp1.jpg ) mentioned, in the shop Elecraft is selling a cable with APP connector. So what would I need? # The KAT100 antenna tuner includes a SWR meter but requires a KPA100 or KIO2 installed. As I'm not yet sure if I go for the 100 watt option, does the KAT2 (20 watt internal ATU) also include a SWR meter? Well, that's all for now, thanks in advance for any helpful reply! thomas __ 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] WJST
Phil, See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSJT_%28Amateur_radio_software%29 Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 Phil Kane wrote: Pardon me for being uninformed, but just what is WJST that I see mentioned in many messages? 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] WJST
It is WSJT, not WJST, and is a weak-signal mode developed by Nobel laureate Joe Taylor, K1JT. See http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/ K1JT/ for a description. 73, Bob Nielsen, N7XY On Jul 3, 2010, at 5:18 PM, Phil Kane wrote: Pardon me for being uninformed, but just what is WJST that I see mentioned in many messages? 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft 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] Audio feed back (I think?)
Which operating system? Most soundcards will default to monitoring on the line input. If you're using Vista or Windows 7, open the Audigy 2 ZS Speakers. Select the levels tab and make sure all of the devices below the line (all of the inputs) are muted. In Windows XP, I think you need to open the Advanced features and turn off monitor while recording (or select do not monitor while recording) or something similar. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/3/2010 7:56 PM, GD0TEP wrote: Hi to the group, I have connected my K3 to my PC so I can use WSJT, my sound card is the 'Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Audio' I seem to have some sort of audio feed back when I get the radio to TX. The sound card output is directly connected to the K3, and for the moment PTT keying is via a USB micro ham unit. When I use the microham device router to test the system by TXing a test signal (standard single tone) all 'appears' to be OK, but, what I hear (from the monitor in the K3) is a little distorted, and this distortion gets worse the higher the MON is set at (currently at 10) once MON goes higher than 15 or 16, I can hear distortion. I thought it was perhaps an issue with the sound card, so I've tried the 'built in' card on the PC and there's no difference. My next thought is that it's a setting I'm missing within the K3, but I can't see what... MON = 10 LINE = 36 but altering this doesn't affect the signal distortion There also appears to be a delay in sending tones from WSJT, I'm sure that this is a software issue, but in this delay there's about a second of what can only be described as hash. Anyone got any suggestions on what I can check next?? 73, Andy http://gd0tep.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] [K3] MH2 Microphone PTT button issue - FIXED
G'day everyone, Some of you may remember a thread I created a few weeks ago about the stiffness of the PTT button in my brand new MH2 microphone. (That I received with my brand new K3 #4257) Now, I don't know if mine was a one off, but it had gotten to the stage that I needed to nearly crush the microphone in my hand just to get the PTT button to stay in TX mode. (And even then it dropped out with ANY sort of reduction in pressure.) Last night is was so bad that I took drastic action, I dismantled the microphone for inspection and then to perform surgery to relieve it of the rubber (neoprene) gasket from around the PTT button. The result? I now have a usable microphone again and we wont have to see or hear Samuel Morse rolling over in his grave due to my attempted usage of his code to communicate. :) It appears that during manufacture, the neoprene gasket had moved from its intended place whilst the glue had not yet set and as a result, the PTT button could not be sufficiently depressed to make reliable contact in the PTT switch. The surgery was successful and I now have a properly functioning MH2 microphone. The transmitted audio however was (and remains) perfect. Posted in the interest of maintaining the information flow. Thanks for your time, Jeff Cochrane VK4BOF Innisfail QLD Australia Elecraft K3 #4257 __ 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] WJST
It is WSJT, not WJST, and is a weak-signal mode developed by Nobel laureate Joe Taylor, K1JT. Thanks to everyone who replied. I don't do weak-signal work so my first thought was that it was an acronym for some sort of contest! I'm a newbie - licensed only 58 years last month. I should know better. Happy hamming, everyone. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
