[Elecraft] Interface for MRP 40
I would like to use the MRP40 CW program with my K3 (1336) connected to my laptop and need details of a suitable interface unit, preferably homebrew. Can anyone help with either a design or details of a proprietarily made unit please? Gavin Keegan - G6DGK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Interface for MRP 40
Since MRP40 CW uses the computer's sound card all you need with the K3 is a 1/8 stereo jack to hack cable the K3 already has a line out that is transformer isolated and at the appropriate level to drive PC sound-cards I see that MRP40 CW advocates using AFSK in SSB to send CW, please don't since unless very carefully done with a high quality computer soundcard it will result in a very wide and grotty transmitted signal. I hear quite a few crappy AFSK CW signals on the bands and I am pretty tired of having QSO's ruined by AFSK CW a couple of KHZ away from me. the K3 has the hardware required to CW key and activate PTT via RS232 built in In summary, you need an audio cable and perhaps an RS232 cable On Tue, 2011-05-24 at 09:34 +0100, Gavin Keegan wrote: I would like to use the MRP40 CW program with my K3 (1336) connected to my laptop and need details of a suitable interface unit, preferably homebrew. Can anyone help with either a design or details of a proprietarily made unit please? Gavin Keegan - G6DGK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- 73 Brendan EI6IZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Interface for MRP 40
I use the SignaLink USB sound card by Tigertronics which is recommended by the MRP40 software. See http://www.tigertronics.com/ You will want to also order the Elecraft K3 rear panel radio cable and the SLMODK3 Plug and play jumper module. This is not homebrew and the price is $105 plus $10 for the jumper. Just so you know, the MRP40 software like all CW decoding programs suffers from severe limitations. Unless you are receiving the signal loud and clear and the sender is sending near perfect code (preferably computer generated), you will see a lot of garbage. Your own brain decoding CW works a lot better. On 5/24/2011 4:34 AM, Gavin Keegan wrote: I would like to use the MRP40 CW program with my K3 (1336) connected to my laptop and need details of a suitable interface unit, preferably homebrew. Can anyone help with either a design or details of a proprietarily made unit please? Gavin Keegan - G6DGK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: Paddles
How about a top that is fastened to different drilled screw holes on a base mounting. The operator uses the screw holes that suit the angle desired. Not so difficult as a detent. 73, Guy. On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 1:21 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: They are detachable. They could be designed to flip left or right, but it would be very difficult to make one that has three detented positions. It's complicated by the angle of the unit when the tilt feet are deployed. Wayne On May 23, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Igor Kosvin wrote: I assume this is not out of realm of possibility to design paddles that can rotate and click in three positions: 45 degrees to the right, 90 degrees and 45 degrees to the left. There is still about one left handed for every 10 right handed on this planet! It also make sense to make them de-touchable to reduce risk of breaking when the unit is transported. 73, Igor, N1YX -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Cutter Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 12:31 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Ralph Parker Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Paddles I agree. I prefer my arm to lie at 90 to the table and my wrist and fingers to follow in a straight line for minimum stress, maximum comfort to the paddle. Rotating the rig 15 would help a lot. But I have another problem which is that I often operate the tune with my left hand while my right stays put on the paddle, so, with this arrangement, my left hand has to be held up and across me, which I think I would find uncomfortable quite quickly. I don't think it's a deal breaker and the panadaptor idea on a netbook is definitely a deal maker. David G3UNA One of the things that impressed me a lot about the KX1 was the 45 degree mounting of the paddles - VERY practical! I see the KX3 pictured with 90 degree paddles, equally hard to use on a table regardless of your 'handedness'. But then, it IS only a prototype, isn't it? Ralph, VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] [XG3] : Manual
Hi, There is an inconsistency on the Elecraft web site concerning the XG3 manual A Rev. A version, dated March 31st is accessible from the Documents and Software download page, while a newer version, Rev B, dated April 8th, can be downloaded from the Order page. 73 de Raymond, F4FNT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: Paddles
Wayne Burdick wrote: Note that the KX3 also has a jack for a keyer/paddle/handkey/etc. of your choice. It can be used simultaneously with the attached paddle, too. Will the KX3 development phase be an opportunity to add more facilities to the keyer firmware, and feed them back into the K3 as well? Compared to all the other facilities of the K3, the internal keyer remains rather ordinary. Even a $6 K1EL chip has *many* more options. Keying is very much a personal preference, and some operators would like to use other modes besides Curtis A and B without being forced to use an external keyer (and lose the facility to send RTTY and data from the paddle). I'm not suggesting cloning the entire feature set of an external keyer, but the K1EL keyers would be a good roadmap for enhancements. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA-500
G'day all, does anyone know if the KPA-500 kits have started shipping yet. If not what is the anticipated shipping date. -- 73 Dale - VK4DMC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: Paddles
Here's how I do it with a Palm Paddle for portable operations: www.ad5x.com/images/Articles/PalmBase.pdf Another possibility is to use a light-weight paddle mounted on a plate that your sending hand rests on. http://n1al.net/ham/paddle.htm The weight of your hand keeps it from moving. Al N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] ATU Question
Bill, From page 22 of the the K3 owners manual: Up to 30 ATU settings are saved for both antennas on every band. When you hit ATU TUNE, the K3 stores the tune settings for the KAT3 at the current frequency and for the current antenna. In AUTO mode, if the K3 determines, on transmit, that the current KAT3 tuning parameters should be replaced, it will automatically load them when you key the transmitter. You can tell this is happening because the ATU icon will flash briefly on transmit. As to how the K3 determines whether to load new parameters, I would surmise that the K3 checks the ATU map each time you transmit, checking whether the current set of KAT3 parameters best match the current transmit frequency. If it finds a better match, it loads them. For example, if you have previously hit tune at both 14.020 and 14.170, have been operating at 14.150, and now try to transmit on 14.050, the K3 will automatically load the parameters stored for 14.020. This is conjecture on my part, since I have not seen any documentation of the firmware algorithm. But it seems reasonable and in line with what the K3 actually does. Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: That is how it is supposed to work. The Auto part of the tuner function is that it remembers the tuning for 2 antennas for any band. - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ATU-Question-tp6397013p6398176.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] KX3 - where do I sign up for one?
I hope I am not gushing, but the KX3 and 100w mini-amp are exactly the direction I want to go in this great hobby. The combination of a PC-less SDR and the ability to take the components into the field or to a beach house scratches me right where I itch! My K1 has a big brother in it's future - Congratulations Elecraft for your continued market leadership. 73 es God Bless de Ken. N4OI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-where-do-I-sign-up-for-one-tp6390687p6398359.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 power loss
Hello (On behalf of a friend, Gerard, familiar with his K3, but not so much with the English language ) When he sets the power of his K3 at 110, 100, or 90 watts, it decreases gradually down to 50 watts, CW or SSB. If set to 80 watts, no change ! Has anyone an idea ? Best regards to everyone Jacques de F9OJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Interface for MRP 40
To decode the CW signals, (no transmit) all you need do is use a patch cord (1/8 inch stereo both ends) from the LINE OUT on bacxk of the K3 and connect to LINE IN or MIC IN on the computer sound card. For TX, see the uper partr of the schematic shown here: http://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/IF.gif, the part with the opto-couplers. A patch cord from computer OUT to K3 LINE IN Will get you the audio. The K3 already has transformer isolated in/out on the LINE interface. bc nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 09:34:11 +0100, Gavin Keegan wrote: I would like to use the MRP40 CW program with my K3 (1336) connected to my laptop and need details of a suitable interface unit, preferably homebrew. Can anyone help with either a design or details of a proprietarily made unit please? Gavin Keegan - G6DGK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Interface for MRP 40
The requisite keying interfacing for DTR and RTS is ALREADY built into the K3 you just need to enable it on the K3 No need for any interface, just an RS232 cable On Tue, 2011-05-24 at 10:00 -0400, nr4c wrote: To decode the CW signals, (no transmit) all you need do is use a patch cord (1/8 inch stereo both ends) from the LINE OUT on bacxk of the K3 and connect to LINE IN or MIC IN on the computer sound card. For TX, see the uper partr of the schematic shown here: http://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/IF.gif, the part with the opto-couplers. A patch cord from computer OUT to K3 LINE IN Will get you the audio. The K3 already has transformer isolated in/out on the LINE interface. bc nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 09:34:11 +0100, Gavin Keegan wrote: I would like to use the MRP40 CW program with my K3 (1336) connected to my laptop and need details of a suitable interface unit, preferably homebrew. Can anyone help with either a design or details of a proprietarily made unit please? Gavin Keegan - G6DGK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 -- 73 Brendan EI6IZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 power loss
Check out the antenna. Maybe the radio is 'folding' back the power due to a serious antenna mis-match. The default foldback level may be 50 watts, and at power levels of 90, 100 or 110, it sees too high a VSWR and protects itself. But at 80 watts, it isn't as bad so it plods on, still suffering, but not dangerous. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 16:00:49 +0200, jgaudron wrote: Hello (On behalf of a friend, Gerard, familiar with his K3, but not so much with the English language ) When he sets the power of his K3 at 110, 100, or 90 watts, it decreases gradually down to 50 watts, CW or SSB. If set to 80 watts, no change ! Has anyone an idea ? Best regards to everyone Jacques de F9OJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Interface for MRP 40
Thanks for this note. I had completely forgotten this capability. I have to use a second RS-232 port for keying my rig due to software restraints (N3FJP won't use same serial port for CW as CAT). ...bc nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 15:24:25 +0100, Brendan Minish wrote: The requisite keying interfacing for DTR and RTS is ALREADY built into the K3 you just need to enable it on the K3 No need for any interface, just an RS232 cable On Tue, 2011-05-24 at 10:00 -0400, nr4c wrote: To decode the CW signals, (no transmit) all you need do is use a patch cord (1/8 inch stereo both ends) from the LINE OUT on bacxk of the K3 and connect to LINE IN or MIC IN on the computer sound card. For TX, see the uper partr of the schematic shown here: http://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/IF.gif, the part with the opto-couplers. A patch cord from computer OUT to K3 LINE IN Will get you the audio. The K3 already has transformer isolated in/out on the LINE interface. bc nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 09:34:11 +0100, Gavin Keegan wrote: I would like to use the MRP40 CW program with my K3 (1336) connected to my laptop and need details of a suitable interface unit, preferably homebrew. Can anyone help with either a design or details of a proprietarily made unit please? Gavin Keegan - G6DGK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Interface for MRP 40
In this case you may wish to consider just breaking out the RTS and DTR lines and connecting them to your second com port the grounds can be tied together (pin5) On Tue, 2011-05-24 at 10:31 -0400, nr4c wrote: Thanks for this note. I had completely forgotten this capability. I have to use a second RS-232 port for keying my rig due to software restraints (N3FJP won't use same serial port for CW as CAT). ...bc nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 15:24:25 +0100, Brendan Minish wrote: The requisite keying interfacing for DTR and RTS is ALREADY built into the K3 you just need to enable it on the K3 No need for any interface, just an RS232 cable On Tue, 2011-05-24 at 10:00 -0400, nr4c wrote: To decode the CW signals, (no transmit) all you need do is use a patch cord (1/8 inch stereo both ends) from the LINE OUT on bacxk of the K3 and connect to LINE IN or MIC IN on the computer sound card. For TX, see the uper partr of the schematic shown here: http://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/IF.gif, the part with the opto-couplers. A patch cord from computer OUT to K3 LINE IN Will get you the audio. The K3 already has transformer isolated in/out on the LINE interface. bc nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 09:34:11 +0100, Gavin Keegan wrote: I would like to use the MRP40 CW program with my K3 (1336) connected to my laptop and need details of a suitable interface unit, preferably homebrew. Can anyone help with either a design or details of a proprietarily made unit please? Gavin Keegan - G6DGK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 -- 73 Brendan EI6IZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
I have a BL2 minimodule that's about 1/4 too long for my purposes. I'd like to cut off a piece of it without zapping the functionality of the board. What's the neatest way to do this with commonly available tools and 5 thumb hands? Thanks, Chris WB4WZR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA-500
Dale, I ordered one two hours after they were announced (kit). I have not heard a word on shipping. The shipping status. page from www.elecraft.com says the following: Assembled KPA500s are now beginning to ship. We received a huge number of orders the first several days, so it will take us several weeks to catch up with them. We are slowly ramping up our daily production rate. We will notify you by email prior to shipment. KPA500 Kits are scheduled to begin shipping between May 23rd and 31st. Yesterday was the 23rd...guessing the 31st date is more realistic :) The 30th is a Holiday here in the states, hence a week and a day from their first week of estimated shipping dates. 73, Bill AK5X K3 sn 69 -Original Message- From: Dale vk4...@gmail.com To: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 5:48 am Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-500 G'day all, does anyone know if the KPA-500 kits have started shipping yet. If not hat is the anticipated shipping date. -- 3 Dale - VK4DMC _ lecraft mailing list ome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft elp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm ost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net lease 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] Was Re: KX3 Fixed Ops- now: KXPA100 preliminary details
Has a price range been determined. Size is similar to a lot VHF brick amps. Although, I may not get the KX3, I may get the KXPA-100 for my FT-817. In fact I can see the KXPA-100 being attractive to FT-817 owners (especially with ATU). I am thinking of this for mobile HF/6m vs in the home shack. I actually have the PA from a TS-50 mobile HF rig but packaging it into a working PA looks messy so it has remained shelved (and may get e-bayed). 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-? 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] K3 vox delay
Is there a menu item that deals with vox delay adjustment? Using the front panel control, I can't seem to get it below just under a second and I know it should be adjustable down to 50-MS. Thanks. Lou -- WA3MIX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA-500
Yes, we have been shipping built KPA500s for several weeks. We received an -amazing- number of KPA500 orders in the first several hours. It will take a couple more weeks just to ship all of the assembled K3s and we are getting them assembled, tested and burned in as fast as is possible while maintaining our high quality level. We are notifying everyone as they get close to shipping. Kits will begin to ship in the next week to 10 days. Hang in there. We're running as fast as we can! :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ www.elecraft.com On 5/24/2011 8:23 AM, William Hammond wrote: Dale, I ordered one two hours after they were announced (kit). I have not heard a word on shipping. The shipping status. page from www.elecraft.com says the following: Assembled KPA500s are now beginning to ship. We received a huge number of orders the first several days, so it will take us several weeks to catch up with them. We are slowly ramping up our daily production rate. We will notify you by email prior to shipment. KPA500 Kits are scheduled to begin shipping between May 23rd and 31st. Yesterday was the 23rd...guessing the 31st date is more realistic :) The 30th is a Holiday here in the states, hence a week and a day from their first week of estimated shipping dates. 73, Bill AK5X K3 sn 69 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3 - where do I sign up for one?
I will have KX3 info and an on-line sign-up form up later today on our website. 73, Eric WA6HHQ (Recovering from severe sleep deprivation and return airline delays after Dayton..) On 5/24/2011 5:34 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote: I hope I am not gushing, but the KX3 and 100w mini-amp are exactly the direction I want to go in this great hobby. The combination of a PC-less SDR and the ability to take the components into the field or to a beach house scratches me right where I itch! My K1 has a big brother in it's future - Congratulations Elecraft for your continued market leadership. 73 es God Bless de Ken. N4OI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] [XG3] : Manual
That will get fixed today. 73, Eric On 5/24/2011 2:57 AM, Raymond METZGER wrote: Hi, There is an inconsistency on the Elecraft web site concerning the XG3 manual A Rev. A version, dated March 31st is accessible from the Documents and Software download page, while a newer version, Rev B, dated April 8th, can be downloaded from the Order page. 73 de Raymond, F4FNT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX-1 For Sale
I have a KX-1 with ATU, 30/80 option, paddles for sale. Also could include a small 12 volt 3 amp power supply. I have run it off the internal batteries and this small supply successfully. Cute little rig, but now that the KX-3 has appeared I am willing to sell it. kbott...@rafn.commailto:kbott...@rafn.com Seattle area. Cheers! Kim - K7IM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
Chris - Several possibilities occur to me: Assuming you don't remove any portion of any circuit trace (Duh!), I would suggest an Adel nibbler. It is designed for metal work,but works well on circuit boards. It is essentially a hand-powered shear that removes a small bite of material about 1/16 by 1/4 each time it operates. If used carefully, it can make very precise holes and slots, and of course shorten material as well. It does require a minimal amount of clearance to operate. It will accommodate material up to perhaps 3/32 thick, so circuit board should fit OK. Lacking that, the next thing I might try is to mount the BL2 on a piece of scrap wood (as a handle), and VERY carefully and SLOWLY trim away the excess material using a band saw or jig saw. Keep your fingers well away from the action, of course. It is important to have something large enough to grip (the piece of scrap wood) so that if the saw tries to grab the material, you won't lose control, causing possible injury and almost certainly ruining your BL2 in the process. Personally, I would use my milling machine, but not everyone has access to one of those. However, many model railroad enthusiasts, R/C airplane pilots, and other hobbyists do have small machines, so ask around. Your local hobby shop may have some names of people that are amenable to helping others. I have done these sort of modifications many times on various boards and assemblies, and with a little care you can end up with exactly what you want. As a last thought - I would stay away from any sort of sheet metal ships or similar tools around PC boards. In my experience, attempting to use these types of tools carries a high risk of causing cracks and splits in the board. - Jim, KL7CC Christopher Kimball wrote: I have a BL2 minimodule that's about 1/4 too long for my purposes. I'd like to cut off a piece of it without zapping the functionality of the board. What's the neatest way to do this with commonly available tools and 5 thumb hands? Thanks, Chris WB4WZR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Using theshielded XG3
I have my XG3 packaged in a 6x3x2 inch diecast aluminum enclosure with a BNC FF bulkhead adapter and short BNC cable for connecting the XG3. I have not installed a small mini-phone jack for connecting the XG3 to computer for external control. I will post some photos of the setup in a few days. Just a quick (preliminary) test of my 2m transverter+K3 gives me some results for MDS: The DEMI 144/28 transverter is spec at 1 dBNF and 17-dB conversion gain. Inputing this into my pathlink analysis program gives me the theoretical MDS (dBm for SNR=0) as -138 dBm using 2.8 KHz bw (SSB). I used -138 dBm as spec for the K3 at 500-KHz bw which results in a 9 dBNF for my calculations. -138 dBm at 2.8 KHz compares to a system NF= 1.46 dB I started with two 20-dB Bird coax attenuators attached to the shielded XG3 and determined that I needed to run -33 dBm for the signal to be detected, so I changed to a 30-dB JFW step attenuator finding that a signal with 25 dB attenuation -(107+25) = -132 dBm seemed near to the weakest that I could detect by ear. With the cover off the enclosure I could not reduce the signal lower than that by adding more attenuation indicating radiation leakage. With the cover on the enclosure, 30-dB attenuation results in a signal too weak to detect by ear - e.g. -137 dBm). I briefly switched to CW (400-Hz bw) so confirm that improved MDS but did not try measuring it. Note: that these measurements were using my un-calibrated ear as threshold detector; a better approach will be using the LP-Pan display to quantify measurements or using an audio voltmeter. I did not switch off the AGC for the above, either. But it does tell me in a subjective sense what I can expect from the system (afterall my ears do the decoding of CW). Next step will be inserting the signal at the input of my 2m-eme preamps for more rigorous testing (and balancing) in the process of setting up dual-pol diversity reception. With the addition of the preamp, system theoretical NF drops to essentially that of the preamp (MDS about -155 dBm at 2.8 KHz bw) I will need 48 dB attenuation to lower the XG3 -107 dBm signal to that level. Not sure that the shielding will perform that low until I try it. One interesting sidenote, I tried picking up the XG3 at -33 dBm into a rubber duckie antenna held near the transverter and could not detect the signal indicating the shielding of the transverter is excellent. My FT-847 and FT-817 clearly hear such a signal with out antennas connected. summary: the XG3 is a really nice addition to my test equipment! 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-? 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] KX3 - where do I sign up for one?
If we got on the list at Dayton, do we need to get on the on-line list too? 73, Ross N4RP On 5/24/2011 12:01 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I will have KX3 info and an on-line sign-up form up later today on our website. 73, Eric WA6HHQ (Recovering from severe sleep deprivation and return airline delays after Dayton..) On 5/24/2011 5:34 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote: I hope I am not gushing, but the KX3 and 100w mini-amp are exactly the direction I want to go in this great hobby. The combination of a PC-less SDR and the ability to take the components into the field or to a beach house scratches me right where I itch! My K1 has a big brother in it's future - Congratulations Elecraft for your continued market leadership. 73 es God Bless de Ken. N4OI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] ATU Question
I believe the KAT3 remembers for two antennas for each segment in each band: 160: 10 KHz 80-12: 20 KHz 10: 100 KHz 6: 200 KHz So, I ran through the bands, stopping in the middle of each of those segments and did an ATU TUNE. Mine now seems to know what to do without the tuning algorithm running. YMMV, I don't really understand all the things I do with my K3. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - www.cqp.org On 5/23/2011 10:18 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Bill, That is how it is supposed to work. The Auto part of the tuner function is that it remembers the tuning for 2 antennas for any band. To get it to remember that information, one must do a TUNE on each antenna and on each band - after that, it is only necessary to change to the band and the antenna, and the tuner will change accordingly. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
I'm not at all sure I would want to use a nibbler on a populated PV board. Depending upon the brittleness of the board and how carefully you are able to wield the nibbler, the resultant mechanical shock could be tough on some of the components. I wouldn't try to cut it with a band saw or jig saw either. I don't think you could clamp the PC board to a larger board uniformly enough to avoid vibration (and even mechanical resonance from the saw teeth) with a high degree of confidence. I think I'd prefer to use a Dremel tool with an abrasive disk to cut the board. The cutting action would be in line with the board instead of perpendicular to it. 73, Dave AB7E On 5/24/2011 9:22 AM, Jim Wiley wrote: Chris - Several possibilities occur to me: Assuming you don't remove any portion of any circuit trace (Duh!), I would suggest an Adel nibbler. It is designed for metal work,but works well on circuit boards. It is essentially a hand-powered shear that removes a small bite of material about 1/16 by 1/4 each time it operates. If used carefully, it can make very precise holes and slots, and of course shorten material as well. It does require a minimal amount of clearance to operate. It will accommodate material up to perhaps 3/32 thick, so circuit board should fit OK. Lacking that, the next thing I might try is to mount the BL2 on a piece of scrap wood (as a handle), and VERY carefully and SLOWLY trim away the excess material using a band saw or jig saw. Keep your fingers well away from the action, of course. It is important to have something large enough to grip (the piece of scrap wood) so that if the saw tries to grab the material, you won't lose control, causing possible injury and almost certainly ruining your BL2 in the process. Personally, I would use my milling machine, but not everyone has access to one of those. However, many model railroad enthusiasts, R/C airplane pilots, and other hobbyists do have small machines, so ask around. Your local hobby shop may have some names of people that are amenable to helping others. I have done these sort of modifications many times on various boards and assemblies, and with a little care you can end up with exactly what you want. As a last thought - I would stay away from any sort of sheet metal ships or similar tools around PC boards. In my experience, attempting to use these types of tools carries a high risk of causing cracks and splits in the board. - Jim, KL7CC Christopher Kimball wrote: I have a BL2 minimodule that's about 1/4 too long for my purposes. I'd like to cut off a piece of it without zapping the functionality of the board. What's the neatest way to do this with commonly available tools and 5 thumb hands? Thanks, Chris WB4WZR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
Perhaps a disc or orbital sander would accomplish the task. DON'T even think of a metal grinder! Any soft material such a PC board debris, brass and especially aluminum should NEVER come in contact with a grinding wheel. Why? The soft stuff will be forced into the wheel and can cause a dangerous explosion of the wheel. A common but dangerous practice. 73! Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram v5.17
Where may I purchase Spectrogram v5.17? I've seen the downloadable version but I wanted to obtain it on disc. Thank you for your help. Vern, AA7VW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
I have also used a dremel tool with the cut off wheel, but also requires holding the circuit board firmly in something like a vise. Work slowly and smooth straight cuts can be done. Wear glasses flying board particles are nasty. Merv K9FD/KH6 Chris - Several possibilities occur to me: Assuming you don't remove any portion of any circuit trace (Duh!), I would suggest an Adel nibbler. It is designed for metal work,but works well on circuit boards. It is essentially a hand-powered shear that removes a small bite of material about 1/16 by 1/4 each time it operates. If used carefully, it can make very precise holes and slots, and of course shorten material as well. It does require a minimal amount of clearance to operate. It will accommodate material up to perhaps 3/32 thick, so circuit board should fit OK. Lacking that, the next thing I might try is to mount the BL2 on a piece of scrap wood (as a handle), and VERY carefully and SLOWLY trim away the excess material using a band saw or jig saw. Keep your fingers well away from the action, of course. It is important to have something large enough to grip (the piece of scrap wood) so that if the saw tries to grab the material, you won't lose control, causing possible injury and almost certainly ruining your BL2 in the process. Personally, I would use my milling machine, but not everyone has access to one of those. However, many model railroad enthusiasts, R/C airplane pilots, and other hobbyists do have small machines, so ask around. Your local hobby shop may have some names of people that are amenable to helping others. I have done these sort of modifications many times on various boards and assemblies, and with a little care you can end up with exactly what you want. As a last thought - I would stay away from any sort of sheet metal ships or similar tools around PC boards. In my experience, attempting to use these types of tools carries a high risk of causing cracks and splits in the board. - Jim, KL7CC Christopher Kimball wrote: I have a BL2 minimodule that's about 1/4 too long for my purposes. I'd like to cut off a piece of it without zapping the functionality of the board. What's the neatest way to do this with commonly available tools and 5 thumb hands? Thanks, Chris WB4WZR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA-500
I believe that Elecraft said that the assy manual would be posted prior to shipping. I don't see that manual available on the Webpage yet. On 5/24/2011 9:23 AM, William Hammond wrote: Dale, I ordered one two hours after they were announced (kit). I have not heard a word on shipping. The shipping status. page from www.elecraft.com says the following: Assembled KPA500s are now beginning to ship. We received a huge number of orders the first several days, so it will take us several weeks to catch up with them. We are slowly ramping up our daily production rate. We will notify you by email prior to shipment. KPA500 Kits are scheduled to begin shipping between May 23rd and 31st. Yesterday was the 23rd...guessing the 31st date is more realistic :) The 30th is a Holiday here in the states, hence a week and a day from their first week of estimated shipping dates. 73, Bill AK5X K3 sn 69 -Original Message- From: Dalevk4...@gmail.com To: ElecraftElecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 5:48 am Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-500 G'day all, does anyone know if the KPA-500 kits have started shipping yet. If not hat is the anticipated shipping date. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
Another option that will work for a straight cut and not subject the pcb to lots of vibration is just a hacksaw. 73. Craig. AC0DS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
I'd use a jeweler's hand saw. But then, I have one. Peter W0LLN On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: I'm not at all sure I would want to use a nibbler on a populated PV board. Depending upon the brittleness of the board and how carefully you are able to wield the nibbler, the resultant mechanical shock could be tough on some of the components. I wouldn't try to cut it with a band saw or jig saw either. I don't think you could clamp the PC board to a larger board uniformly enough to avoid vibration (and even mechanical resonance from the saw teeth) with a high degree of confidence. I think I'd prefer to use a Dremel tool with an abrasive disk to cut the board. The cutting action would be in line with the board instead of perpendicular to it. 73, Dave AB7E __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA-500
We are testing it versus an actual kit build right now. Stay tuned. 73, Eric On 5/24/2011 10:15 AM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: I believe that Elecraft said that the assy manual would be posted prior to shipping. I don't see that manual available on the Webpage yet. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3 - where do I sign up for one?
No. :-) 73, Eric -- On 5/24/2011 9:41 AM, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote: If we got on the list at Dayton, do we need to get on the on-line list too? 73, Ross N4RP On 5/24/2011 12:01 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I will have KX3 info and an on-line sign-up form up later today on our website. 73, Eric WA6HHQ (Recovering from severe sleep deprivation and return airline delays after Dayton..) On 5/24/2011 5:34 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote: I hope I am not gushing, but the KX3 and 100w mini-amp are exactly the direction I want to go in this great hobby. The combination of a PC-less SDR and the ability to take the components into the field or to a beach house scratches me right where I itch! My K1 has a big brother in it's future - Congratulations Elecraft for your continued market leadership. 73 es God Bless de Ken. N4OI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
I have had success using a belt sander. At work we would slow it down with a variac; but at home I was just careful and worked slowly. If there is not too much material to remove then maybe an 8 file would be effective. George AI4VZ From: Peter I'd use a jeweler's hand saw. But then, I have one. Peter W0LLN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram v5.17
Hello Vern, Where may I purchase Spectrogram v5.17? I've seen the downloadable version but I wanted to obtain it on disc. Thank you for your help. You can not buy Spectrogram v5.17, because Richard Horne, the creator of this program, is lost in (web)space. An the v5.17 is a freeware. So save it yourself on a disc. -- 73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED - Don't forget: the fun is the power! www.qrp4fun.de - dk3...@qrp4fun.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] For Sale: Palm Mini paddle for K2
For sale a Palm Mini Paddle as here: http://www.palm-radio.de/english/english.html or here: http://www.mtechnologies.com/palm/ It is machine screw mounted centered along the front edge of an Elecraft right side panel (E100076R $21.58 in March 09). With cable. Paddle cover color matches the K2 I can't find the instruction sheet but they are available here: http://www.mtechnologies.com/palm/palmadj.htm $90 delivered CONUS via Priority Mail 73, Bob K2TK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
Chris, A disk or belt sander will make short work of that job. Grip the board tightly with all your thumbs so it does not catch and be flung about the shop, maybe into a soft spot on your body - be safe. If you do not have either of those, support the board well and cut with a hacksaw. A die grinder will work too. Be certain you are not cutting into any PC traces on the board unless you are willing to repair any that are cut off. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/24/2011 10:58 AM, Christopher Kimball wrote: I have a BL2 minimodule that's about 1/4 too long for my purposes. I'd like to cut off a piece of it without zapping the functionality of the board. What's the neatest way to do this with commonly available tools and 5 thumb hands? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Narrow Dayton Filter
Actually, if we're referring to the same message, the OP asked if there was anything new with *Tec-Tec* at Dayton. This spawned a couple of threads that pointed to the announcement of the KX3. I didn't take it as a snub at Elecraft. 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/23/2011 8:34 AM, Roy Morris wrote: I was amused at a comment on the Ten-Tec reflector this morning. Can you believe this? There was a posting stating there was basically no news on anything from Dayton. The post asked if there was anything really new. It also stated the Kenwood, Elecraft, ICOM and Yaesu reflectors have been amazingly quiet. What more needs to be said. Oh, well!! Roy W4WFB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA-500
And they sure can't ship the kits without the assembly manual... 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE On Tue, 24 May 2011 11:15:51 -0600, Mike Fatchett W0MU w...@w0mu.com wrote: I believe that Elecraft said that the assy manual would be posted prior to shipping. I don't see that manual available on the Webpage yet. [snip] __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 vox delay
Using the PDF file... Right click the PDF Page, choose find from the pop-up menu, type VOX delay in the text box, click the right pointer on the right side of the find drop-down.. The first click will find 'VOX DELAY' on page five. The second will find it again on page fourteen. The third click will find it in the index on page eighty five. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE On Tue, 24 May 2011 11:58:32 -0400, Lou Kolb louk...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a menu item that deals with vox delay adjustment? Using the front panel control, I can't seem to get it below just under a second and I know it should be adjustable down to 50-MS. Thanks. Lou -- WA3MIX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: How much space inside?
That's already one step forward! ;-)) Thanks alot for considering it, Wayne, and good luck with all the work still to do. 73, Olli - DH8BQA - Original Message - From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Oliver Dröse dro...@necg.de Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 1:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3: How much space inside? Our first priority is the KXAT3 ATU, but we've included the hooks for a possible internal transverter. And that's all I can say about it at present. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 23, 2011, at 3:34 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote: As it's currently Q A with Wayne ... ;-)) Wayne, how much space is left inside the radio? Any real chance to fit an internal 2 m option? THAT would make it a real seller overhere in Europe where 2 m is extremely popular due to population density (and one of the reasons the FT-817 is still selling so extremely well overhere). Any place left for that? Could e.g. go in the same place as the internal tuner, so an either or option if it can not be fitted in parallel. ;-)) TIA ... 73, Olli - DH8BQA (still dreaming) Happy owner of the Elecraft K3 #4546 ;-)) - eMail ist virenfrei. Von AVG überprüft - www.avg.de Version: 10.0.1375 / Virendatenbank: 1509/3655 - Ausgabedatum: 23.05.2011 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: Paddles
Phil Debbie Salas schrieb am 24 May 2011 um 6:40: Here's how I do it with a Palm Paddle for portable operations: www.ad5x.com/images/Articles/PalmBase.pdf I have built the Palmradio IR receiver into the K3 for wireless operation. http://www.oe9fwv.shacknet.nu/oe9fwv/K3/Palmpaddle_K3.pdf description is in german, but with many pictures. 73! Werner oe9fwv -- The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist. Email powered by Pegasus Mail free at http://www.pmail.com Homepage: http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/ Fone +43 5522 75013 Fax +43 5522 22505 Mobile +43 664 6340014 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K3] K3, SDR-IQ and CW Skimmer
Hello all, I have searched through nabble and found some similar posts but no definitive answer as to whether my current goal is possible: K3 using SDR-IQ in IF mode with CW Skimmer The above scenario functions but the CW Skimmer spots have a display frequency of the IF and not the K3's actual frequency. I have configured Skimmer's Omni-Rig for the K3. When I start up Skimmer I can see that Skimmer opens up the CAT port but the frequencies displayed in Skimmer are either relative (+/- 20 kHz) or if I enter 8.215 MHz as the Skimmer frequencies then the spots have an absolute frequency +/- 20 kHz of the IF. I really want to see the frequency of the actual spot! I am using CW Skimmer in SDR-IQ mode. I have LP-PAN working with Skimmer in Softrock-IF mode but the 24 kHz bandwidth limitation is frustrating. Has anyone got the SDR-IQ to work in IF mode with the K3 and CW Skimmer? Alternatively any other way to achieve what I am after - K3-IF mode skimming with a bandwidth of 96 kHz or higher? Thank you for any assistance with my goal. 73 de Rich, G4ZFE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: How much space inside?
Yes, a good step - I really want this to be an FT-817 killer. I can live without 70cm, but 2m SSB is quite important to me for UKAC contests, FM would just be more icing on the cake. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #??? Thank everyone who calls out your faults, your anger, your impatience, your egotism; do this consciously, voluntarily. -Jean Toomer, poet and novelist (1894-1967) On 24 May 2011, at 20:24, Oliver Dröse wrote: That's already one step forward! ;-)) Thanks alot for considering it, Wayne, and good luck with all the work still to do. - Original Message - From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Our first priority is the KXAT3 ATU, but we've included the hooks for a possible internal transverter. And that's all I can say about it at present. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] ATU Question
Fred, Very interesting. It would make sense to spread the tuning segments out uniformly across the band since antenna impedance doesn't usually vary that quickly with frequency. Thanks for the info. k6dgw wrote: I believe the KAT3 remembers for two antennas for each segment in each band: 160: 10 KHz 80-12: 20 KHz 10: 100 KHz 6: 200 KHz - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ATU-Question-tp6397013p6400368.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3, SDR-IQ and CW Skimmer
Richard you can use your SDR-IQ on the same frequency as the K3 by using the RF IN/OUT sockets of the KXV3, CW Skimmer works for me in that way with a Perseus SDR (including using it with N1MM for K3 freq control). See http://www.astromag.co.uk/k3/ for details of a suitable splitter to feed both receivers. 73 Dave, G4AON I have searched through nabble and found some similar posts but no definitive answer as to whether my current goal is possible: K3 using SDR-IQ in IF mode with CW Skimmer __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: How much space inside?
If it had both 2m and 440, it WOULD be an 817D killer. The satellite crowd also really likes the 817D because it gets you a basic QRP radio and a portable satellite station to work both the FM and SSB birds. Remember, Icom had a HF only QRP rig - the 703. It was a flop. The KX3 won't suffer the same fate because it's so much more, but it would absolutely crush the competition (Yaesu FT-817D) if both 2m and 440 were incorporated. On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk wrote: Yes, a good step - I really want this to be an FT-817 killer. I can live without 70cm, but 2m SSB is quite important to me for UKAC contests, FM would just be more icing on the cake. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #??? Thank everyone who calls out your faults, your anger, your impatience, your egotism; do this consciously, voluntarily. -Jean Toomer, poet and novelist (1894-1967) On 24 May 2011, at 20:24, Oliver Dröse wrote: That's already one step forward! ;-)) Thanks alot for considering it, Wayne, and good luck with all the work still to do. - Original Message - From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Our first priority is the KXAT3 ATU, but we've included the hooks for a possible internal transverter. And that's all I can say about it at present. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: How much space inside?
While I am seriously looking at the KX3 to become the main station here,and I completely agree about the bird guys, they certainly aren't the majority of us who operate at low power. I've used both the 817 and the 703, and in 37 years as a qrper, I've never had any interest in vhf. To say that the 703 was a flop because it was hf only is a pretty bold statement and I think there are several thousand qrpers who would disagree with you there - including those posting on a number of lists that are still looking for a radio that has been discontinued. mike, k5wmg On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Tim Tucker ae...@worldwidedx.com wrote: If it had both 2m and 440, it WOULD be an 817D killer. The satellite crowd also really likes the 817D because it gets you a basic QRP radio and a portable satellite station to work both the FM and SSB birds. Remember, Icom had a HF only QRP rig - the 703. It was a flop. The KX3 won't suffer the same fate because it's so much more, but it would absolutely crush the competition (Yaesu FT-817D) if both 2m and 440 were incorporated. On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk wrote: Yes, a good step - I really want this to be an FT-817 killer. I can live without 70cm, but 2m SSB is quite important to me for UKAC contests, FM would just be more icing on the cake. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #??? Thank everyone who calls out your faults, your anger, your impatience, your egotism; do this consciously, voluntarily. -Jean Toomer, poet and novelist (1894-1967) On 24 May 2011, at 20:24, Oliver Dröse wrote: That's already one step forward! ;-)) Thanks alot for considering it, Wayne, and good luck with all the work still to do. - Original Message - From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Our first priority is the KXAT3 ATU, but we've included the hooks for a possible internal transverter. And that's all I can say about it at present. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3: How much space inside?
M0XDF wrote: Yes, a good step - I really want this to be an FT-817 killer. I can live without 70cm, but 2m SSB is quite important to me for UKAC contests, FM would just be more icing on the cake. Yes, 2m is one of the most popular bands for SOTA activations which I guess the KX3 would be popular for. It would also take maximum advantage of the all mode capability. Whilst 70cm would be nice, I guess it would be expecting too much for there to be space for two internal transverter modules. The other thing that would be a huge selling point in Europe if it could be designed in is support for the 4m band. There is no radio that covers 4m apart from a couple of cheap Chinese FM handies. A lot of countries have 4m now and again it is a popular band for SOTA activations. I don't know whether it is feasible to push the upper frequency limit from 50MHz to 70MHz but I am sure there are people who would buy one for that reason alone, if it were possible. - 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/KX3-How-much-space-inside-tp6396543p6400528.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] KX3: Paddles
I would certainly like to see Ultramatic 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #??? -- 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? On 24 May 2011, at 11:12, Ian White GM3SEK wrote: Wayne Burdick wrote: Note that the KX3 also has a jack for a keyer/paddle/handkey/etc. of your choice. It can be used simultaneously with the attached paddle, too. Will the KX3 development phase be an opportunity to add more facilities to the keyer firmware, and feed them back into the K3 as well? Compared to all the other facilities of the K3, the internal keyer remains rather ordinary. Even a $6 K1EL chip has *many* more options. Keying is very much a personal preference, and some operators would like to use other modes besides Curtis A and B without being forced to use an external keyer (and lose the facility to send RTTY and data from the paddle). I'm not suggesting cloning the entire feature set of an external keyer, but the K1EL keyers would be a good roadmap for enhancements. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
I use a razor saw, or Zona saw available at hobby shops (I also like model trains). On 5/24/2011 7:58 AM, Christopher Kimball wrote: I have a BL2 minimodule that's about 1/4 too long for my purposes. I'd like to cut off a piece of it without zapping the functionality of the board. What's the neatest way to do this with commonly available tools and 5 thumb hands? Thanks, Chris WB4WZR -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3: How much space inside?
HI Julian: And now that US TV broadcasting has almost all but vacated the 54-88 MHz band (Channels 2-6 here), the case can be made that a 70 MHz band would be good to have on this side of the pond. 73 de Ray K2ULR On May 24, 2011, at 5:24 PM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: M0XDF wrote: Yes, a good step - I really want this to be an FT-817 killer. I can live without 70cm, but 2m SSB is quite important to me for UKAC contests, FM would just be more icing on the cake. Yes, 2m is one of the most popular bands for SOTA activations which I guess the KX3 would be popular for. It would also take maximum advantage of the all mode capability. Whilst 70cm would be nice, I guess it would be expecting too much for there to be space for two internal transverter modules. The other thing that would be a huge selling point in Europe if it could be designed in is support for the 4m band. There is no radio that covers 4m apart from a couple of cheap Chinese FM handies. A lot of countries have 4m now and again it is a popular band for SOTA activations. I don't know whether it is feasible to push the upper frequency limit from 50MHz to 70MHz but I am sure there are people who would buy one for that reason alone, if it were possible. - 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/ KX3-How-much-space-inside-tp6396543p6400528.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 Dynamic range
What is the dynamic range of the receiver? Similar to Flex 3000 or K3? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3 in the flesh???
Will you guys attend HAMCOM in Plano, TX in two weeks and have the KX3 with you? THANKS... cleve/W5CEM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-in-the-flesh-tp6400906p6400906.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] KX3 Dynamic range
The roofing filter option improves dynamic range over straight SDRs. We'll post full specs when they're available. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 24, 2011, at 4:30 PM, mark roz wrote: What is the dynamic range of the receiver? Similar to Flex 3000 or K3? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3 in the flesh???
Yes, and yes. :-) 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 5/24/2011 4:37 PM, W5CEM wrote: Will you guys attend HAMCOM in Plano, TX in two weeks and have the KX3 with you? THANKS... cleve/W5CEM __ Elecraft mailing list __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shortening a min-module PC board., how to...
Use a nibbling tool. Take a tiny amount off of each end. matt W6NIA On Tue, 24 May 2011 10:58:31 -0400, you wrote: I have a BL2 minimodule that's about 1/4 too long for my purposes. I'd like to cut off a piece of it without zapping the functionality of the board. What's the neatest way to do this with commonly available tools and 5 thumb hands? Thanks, Chris WB4WZR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] ATU Question
Slight correciton. The ATU will remember ATU settings by ANT, band, and band segment. This allows you to get a very close tune up through the entire band (available on all bands except 2m - K144XV), at least for segments you've run ATU TUNE within. Segment size in the lower bands is smaller in KHz than in the upper bands. Rev D9 of the owner's manual doesn't really document this feature. Maybe it should... This is an excerpt from MCU 3.03 release notes, re the band segments for the ATU: MULTIPLE KAT3 ATU DATA SEGMENTS PER BAND/PER-ANT.: 10 kHz per segment on 160 m; 20 kHz on 80-12 m; 50 kHz on 10 m; 200 kHz on 6 m. This keeps narrowband antennas in tune across the full ham band. Note 1: You do not have to go through each band and do ATU TUNE on every segment. The K3 will use the saved LC data segment closest to your present VFO location. Note 2: You can erase all of the stored LC data for a given band by tapping CLR in the CONFIG:KAT3 menu entry. 73, matt W6NIA On Tue, 24 May 2011 01:18:06 -0400, you wrote: Bill, That is how it is supposed to work. The Auto part of the tuner function is that it remembers the tuning for 2 antennas for any band. To get it to remember that information, one must do a TUNE on each antenna and on each band - after that, it is only necessary to change to the band and the antenna, and the tuner will change accordingly. The automatic tuner does not follow wherever you tune the VFO - you do have to tell it which frequencies you wish it to tune to. There are several variations on the meaning of automatic. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/23/2011 10:23 PM, Bill Swindell - K1LED wrote: I have a K3/100 with the internal antenna tuner. The config is set to AUTO but it seems that I still have to press the ATU tune button to get the ATU to properly tune when I change bands. Is it supposed to be automatic or not? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3 in the flesh???
YESSS!!! Sri, just couldn't resist.. cleve/W5CEM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-in-the-flesh-tp6400906p6400954.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] ATU Question
I appreciate all of the answers. Thanks for the help. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ATU-Question-tp6397013p6400983.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] KX1 Please need help with T/R thump
Thanks for your thoughts Don. I checked the STL and It's been at 2. The thump does not really change much on any setting of the STL. I also checked the components you suggested and Q2 and Q3 are installed correctly and in fact are J309s. R29 is also 22k and in the right place. Other associated components are correctly installed. Rick KL7CW suggested an experiment for me to try. That was to connect a .02 to .1 cap across C9 to see if it made a difference. At first I tried a .1 and the thump was completely eliminated and changeover dead quiet but it made the T-R delay about a second long. (with Menu T-R set to 0). I next tried a .047 and that seemed to do the trick. I could still hear a very slight quiet poof at changeover and the T-R delay is slightly longer than before with the thump but still very acceptable. About the equivalent of setting the Menu T-R delay to 30 or 40. Definitely QSK not as fast as my K2 but I'm not sure the KX1 was ever supposed to be fast as the K2. Still something not quite right? In theory the parallel cap shouldn't be needed but at this point maybe it's a case of component tolerance/anomalies? Any other ideas? Thanks for all your help and suggestions. 73, Jerry -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX1-Please-need-help-with-T-R-thump-tp6395259p6401119.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] KX1 Please need help with T/R thump
Jerry, Yes, I would look at Q7 and its associated resistor R28. That transistor should saturate and prevent Transmit RF from coming into the receiver. It sounds like it is not working right and the receiver saturates during transmit and takes too long to recover. What you have done by increasing the value of C9 would cover up that receiver recovery period. The easiest way to check Q7 is to replace it, but make certain that Q7 base goes to at least 0.6 volts during transmit - if it does not, then look to R28 and the 6T-2 voltage supply to it, which should be about 6 volts during transmit and zero during receive. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/24/2011 9:55 PM, Jerry W7ANM wrote: Thanks for your thoughts Don. I checked the STL and It's been at 2. The thump does not really change much on any setting of the STL. I also checked the components you suggested and Q2 and Q3 are installed correctly and in fact are J309s. R29 is also 22k and in the right place. Other associated components are correctly installed. Rick KL7CW suggested an experiment for me to try. That was to connect a .02 to .1 cap across C9 to see if it made a difference. At first I tried a .1 and the thump was completely eliminated and changeover dead quiet but it made the T-R delay about a second long. (with Menu T-R set to 0). I next tried a .047 and that seemed to do the trick. I could still hear a very slight quiet poof at changeover and the T-R delay is slightly longer than before with the thump but still very acceptable. About the equivalent of setting the Menu T-R delay to 30 or 40. Definitely QSK not as fast as my K2 but I'm not sure the KX1 was ever supposed to be fast as the K2. Still something not quite right? In theory the parallel cap shouldn't be needed but at this point maybe it's a case of component tolerance/anomalies? Any other ideas? Thanks for all your help and suggestions. 73, Jerry -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX1-Please-need-help-with-T-R-thump-tp6395259p6401119.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - where do I sign up for one?
Is it later today yet? J/K. I just want to be first on the list, LOL. Tim On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: No. :-) 73, Eric -- On 5/24/2011 9:41 AM, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote: If we got on the list at Dayton, do we need to get on the on-line list too? 73, Ross N4RP On 5/24/2011 12:01 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I will have KX3 info and an on-line sign-up form up later today on our website. 73, Eric WA6HHQ (Recovering from severe sleep deprivation and return airline delays after Dayton..) On 5/24/2011 5:34 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote: I hope I am not gushing, but the KX3 and 100w mini-amp are exactly the direction I want to go in this great hobby. The combination of a PC-less SDR and the ability to take the components into the field or to a beach house scratches me right where I itch! My K1 has a big brother in it's future - Congratulations Elecraft for your continued market leadership. 73 es God Bless de Ken. N4OI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX1 Please need help with T/R thump
Thanks Don, Maybe were getting somewhere. Q7s base is at zero during receive but on transmit it only goes to 0.1v. The 6T_2 voltage on the other side of R28 goes from 0v during receive then to 5.63v on transmit. (Normal?) Looks like I will need to get another Q7? Jerry -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX1-Please-need-help-with-T-R-thump-tp6395259p6401301.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] KX3: Paddles
sorry for the typo. the www was to much http://oe9fwv.shacknet.nu/oe9fwv/K3/Palmpaddle_K3.pdf Pierfrancesco Caci schrieb am 24 May 2011 um 21:49: Werner == Werner Furlan fur...@gmx.net writes: Werner http://oe9fwv.shacknet.nu/oe9fwv/K3/Palmpaddle_K3.pdf the link doesn't work :( -- Pierfrancesco Caci, ik5pvx -- Dain bramaged. Email powered by Pegasus Mail free at http://www.pmail.com Homepage: http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/ Fone +43 5522 75013 Fax +43 5522 22505 Mobile +43 664 6340014 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
