Re: [Elecraft] P3 USB keyboard option
Ian Kahn wrote: If you have the P3SVGA card, it has a USB port for this option, which is coming in a future firmware update Another potential use for the USB port is to write high-resolution screen capture files to a pen drive. -- 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] How to delete the programming of switches one did via K3's intern config menu
Hi; Can anyone tell me how to delete a programmed function switch completely. What happened: Demonstration one of my ham buddies (yet no K3 user J) the K3 and its abilities, I carelessly programmed the PF2 with some stuff of the config menu. Normally an (PF2) a macro was stored, which switched off the buid in atu and set power to 60 watts in case I want to use the pa. I thought, this wouldn't be a great act and tried to write back the marco with the K3 utility program, but I failed. Obviously the utilities are not able to write over a programmed function done via the config menu - can this be? Can someone tell me, how I clear/delete this programmed function done via the config menu, in order being able again to write back my macro I have already tried an to load up an empty macro without success. It seems that I first have to delete the programming I did via K3's intern config menu but I can't find out how to do it. There is no access from the utilities; there must be a function, surely a switch combination, witch deletes the programmed function Many thanks in advance! Peter - DL1MDZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] WTB - K2 or K3
I agree. K2 TX audio is far from excellent. We have 3 of K2 here in the neighborhood. All of them produce SSB signal that leaves some more to be desired. As for CW - no doubt, it is very good radio. 73, Igor UA9CDC - Original Message - From: Kevin Cozens ke...@ve3syb.ca To: K2 elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WTB - K2 or K3 On 12-04-16 12:59 PM, Eddy wrote: I'd go with the K3 if Transmit audio quality is important to you.the K2 (mine included) has never been know for good transmit audio. However, if CW is your thing the K2 kicks butt. I'm not sure why you say the K2 has never been known for good audio. When I first started using the K2 I bought from the person who built it I would occasionally get unsolicited reports of good audio from my radio. Since I've replaced the crystals with the closer matched set and re-aligned the radio I haven't gotten any further reports of good audio but that could be a problem of my filter alignment. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |Nerds make the shiny things that distract Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're | powerful! #include disclaimer/favourite | --Chris Hardwick __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How to delete the programming of switches one did via K3's intern config menu
Peter, Do you have an eariler backup of the k3 done via the utility. If yes you could try a restore. If the restor does not overwrite what you have changed, maybe a master reset of the k3 and then the restore would do the trick Otherwise the real experienced one's need to give advice. Don ~73 Don KD8NNU On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 6:01 AM, astro-pe...@maxi-dsl.de wrote: Hi; Can anyone tell me how to delete a programmed function switch completely. What happened: Demonstration one of my ham buddies (yet no K3 user J) the K3 and its abilities, I carelessly programmed the PF2 with some stuff of the config menu. Normally an (PF2) a macro was stored, which switched off the buid in atu and set power to 60 watts in case I want to use the pa. I thought, this wouldn't be a great act and tried to write back the marco with the K3 utility program, but I failed. Obviously the utilities are not able to write over a programmed function done via the config menu - can this be? Can someone tell me, how I clear/delete this programmed function done via the config menu, in order being able again to write back my macro I have already tried an to load up an empty macro without success. It seems that I first have to delete the programming I did via K3's intern config menu but I can't find out how to do it. There is no access from the utilities; there must be a function, surely a switch combination, witch deletes the programmed function Many thanks in advance! Peter - DL1MDZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RTTY vs PSK for DATA A question K3
Dear Group, RTTY is supposted to be LSB and PSK on USB. If you have the K3 in DATA A mode does it matter. Once you tune into the signal and my system decodes I would suspect that I am fine. From what my brain is telling me is that a RTTY signal that is posted if you are in DATA A and its in USB then all I need to do is turn lower in FRQ to find the signal and all shoud be good. What am I missing if anything with the RTTY. Will it have a big effect on RX decode or TX to someone else. The reason that I am asking is I just realized the LSB issue yesterday and now I am thinking that may be part of my problem where I have poor RTTY decode and ability to make weak contacts.Other digital modes like PSK and JT65 work just fine with the system. I am using the HRD suite of software with DM780 in case that matters. Otherwise everything works fine, so its more of an education issue for operator not a K3 problem. Cheers have a great weekend. Don ~73 Don KD8NNU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Problems with receiving and tranmitted signals on 2 meters
We gave a new k3 with the 2 meter module built in. When listening and transmitting on 2 meters, our signal is not clear. We have tried several things to correct the problem, but it is still present. We gave removed and checked for bad cables, etc. but to no avail. The problem seems to now be in the K3 system. Any suggestions? Best. k4mwe. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RTTY vs PSK for DATA A question K3
If you have the K3 in DATA A mode does it matter. Once you tune into the signal and my system decodes I would suspect that I am fine. If you are using DATA A for RTTY you will likely find the signals are upside down (reversed) unless your software compensates. Most RTTY software expects the lower audio tone to me MARK - which is correct for normal LSB FSK. The other issue with DATA A (USB) is that the display (dial) frequency will be the suppressed carrier - not the actual RTTY frequency which will be VFO + MARK TONE (the higher of the two tones) 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/22/2012 7:59 AM, gold...@charter.net wrote: Dear Group, RTTY is supposted to be LSB and PSK on USB. If you have the K3 in DATA A mode does it matter. Once you tune into the signal and my system decodes I would suspect that I am fine. From what my brain is telling me is that a RTTY signal that is posted if you are in DATA A and its in USB then all I need to do is turn lower in FRQ to find the signal and all shoud be good. What am I missing if anything with the RTTY. Will it have a big effect on RX decode or TX to someone else. The reason that I am asking is I just realized the LSB issue yesterday and now I am thinking that may be part of my problem where I have poor RTTY decode and ability to make weak contacts.Other digital modes like PSK and JT65 work just fine with the system. I am using the HRD suite of software with DM780 in case that matters. Otherwise everything works fine, so its more of an education issue for operator not a K3 problem. Cheers have a great weekend. Don ~73 Don KD8NNU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RTTY vs PSK for DATA A question K3
Hi Joe, If I use DATA A REV will that make it correct? I am guessing yes from what I remember from reading in the past that changes from USB to LSB. Or would I be better off to use a REV setting in the software?? Time to read the manual again. :-) ~73 Don KD8NNU On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: If you have the K3 in DATA A mode does it matter. Once you tune into the signal and my system decodes I would suspect that I am fine. If you are using DATA A for RTTY you will likely find the signals are upside down (reversed) unless your software compensates. Most RTTY software expects the lower audio tone to me MARK - which is correct for normal LSB FSK. The other issue with DATA A (USB) is that the display (dial) frequency will be the suppressed carrier - not the actual RTTY frequency which will be VFO + MARK TONE (the higher of the two tones) 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/22/2012 7:59 AM, gold...@charter.net wrote: Dear Group, RTTY is supposted to be LSB and PSK on USB. If you have the K3 in DATA A mode does it matter. Once you tune into the signal and my system decodes I would suspect that I am fine. From what my brain is telling me is that a RTTY signal that is posted if you are in DATA A and its in USB then all I need to do is turn lower in FRQ to find the signal and all shoud be good. What am I missing if anything with the RTTY. Will it have a big effect on RX decode or TX to someone else. The reason that I am asking is I just realized the LSB issue yesterday and now I am thinking that may be part of my problem where I have poor RTTY decode and ability to make weak contacts.Other digital modes like PSK and JT65 work just fine with the system. I am using the HRD suite of software with DM780 in case that matters. Otherwise everything works fine, so its more of an education issue for operator not a K3 problem. Cheers have a great weekend. Don ~73 Don KD8NNU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RTTY vs PSK for DATA A question K3
Don, Your problem may just be HRD/DM780. I no longer use it, but I do recall it did not handle the K3 Data sub-modes correctly. I would suggest using AFSK-A sub-mode for RTTY rather than DATA A. It does default to LSB, allows use of the dual-tone filter, and indicates the mark frequency on the dial. MMTTY will work just fine if you want something more simplistic than DM780 for RTTY. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/22/2012 7:59 AM, gold...@charter.net wrote: Dear Group, RTTY is supposted to be LSB and PSK on USB. If you have the K3 in DATA A mode does it matter. Once you tune into the signal and my system decodes I would suspect that I am fine. From what my brain is telling me is that a RTTY signal that is posted if you are in DATA A and its in USB then all I need to do is turn lower in FRQ to find the signal and all shoud be good. What am I missing if anything with the RTTY. Will it have a big effect on RX decode or TX to someone else. The reason that I am asking is I just realized the LSB issue yesterday and now I am thinking that may be part of my problem where I have poor RTTY decode and ability to make weak contacts.Other digital modes like PSK and JT65 work just fine with the system. I am using the HRD suite of software with DM780 in case that matters. Otherwise everything works fine, so its more of an education issue for operator not a K3 problem. Cheers have a great weekend. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] High SWR
Hi all, I used my K3 only with transverter on 2m. Now the 6m season is starting and I connected it to my 6m beam. On 50 MHz as I pushed TX I got high SWR message. K3 SWR meter showing 3:1 bad SWR. I measured with my mini vna analyser the antenna and it is perfect. SWR real is 1:1 So it must be a failure in the K3 ? Yes I have a tuner build in BUT thought SWR must be perfect without tuning ? Or is it necessary to use tuner if build in ? When I tune SWR is 1:1.1 Please further info if possible. -- best regards Erwin/DK5EW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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] fw 4.48 download
I can not download it either. I am using the latest utility, etc. Seems to be removed from the ftp directory. - Chuck, KE9UW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-fw-4-48-download-tp7484488p7489597.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] High SWR
TNX all for private messages. I got the hint to bypass the tuner. Then the real SWR is shown . 73's Erwin/DK5EW http://www.dk5ew.de Am 22.04.2012 15:35, schrieb DK5EW: Hi all, I used my K3 only with transverter on 2m. Now the 6m season is starting and I connected it to my 6m beam. On 50 MHz as I pushed TX I got high SWR message. K3 SWR meter showing 3:1 bad SWR. I measured with my mini vna analyser the antenna and it is perfect. SWR real is 1:1 So it must be a failure in the K3 ? Yes I have a tuner build in BUT thought SWR must be perfect without tuning ? Or is it necessary to use tuner if build in ? When I tune SWR is 1:1.1 Please further info if possible. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] 4.48 Firmwear
You can download 4.48 by going to this link ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/k3fw4r48.zip Howard K6IA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How to delete the programming of switches one did via K3's intern config menu
Can you assign another function, like toggling SPKR+PH, to the PF key? Dick, K6KR On Apr 22, 2012, at 3:01, astro-pe...@maxi-dsl.de wrote: Hi; Can anyone tell me how to delete a programmed function switch completely. What happened: Demonstration one of my ham buddies (yet no K3 user J) the K3 and its abilities, I carelessly programmed the PF2 with some stuff of the config menu. Normally an (PF2) a macro was stored, which switched off the buid in atu and set power to 60 watts in case I want to use the pa. I thought, this wouldn't be a great act and tried to write back the marco with the K3 utility program, but I failed. Obviously the utilities are not able to write over a programmed function done via the config menu - can this be? Can someone tell me, how I clear/delete this programmed function done via the config menu, in order being able again to write back my macro I have already tried an to load up an empty macro without success. It seems that I first have to delete the programming I did via K3's intern config menu but I can't find out how to do it. There is no access from the utilities; there must be a function, surely a switch combination, witch deletes the programmed function Many thanks in advance! Peter - DL1MDZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Elecraft SSB Net Report, Sunday, April 15, 2012
Elecrafters: As I feared there were several errors in the report of last week's Elecraft SSB Net. Thanks to Art, Matt and especially Jim for the corrections. First of all, last Sunday was April 15, not April 14! Art is WB8ENE not KB8ENE. Matt W6NIA, checked in from Upland, CA on KX3 #6. He was relayed by a W5, and should have appeared near the bottom of the check-in list. I believe K4RKS should have been Jim - W4RKS (a regular). VE7ZDZ should have been VA3ZBZ. W5RN should have been W5NR. Jim, K5LAD, reports that there was also a K5EHS running a Ten-Tec rig but he didn't get a name or QTH. After K5EHS he had a VE7NEX - Ron in BC with no rig info. And following them there may have been a WB5??? - Larry in LA, also with no rig info. Also after AC7SB, he copied N7BJH but didn't have any other info on him. Just before K4GCJ he wrote down a KD4NEA - Richard but no other info. Finally, there might have been a KN6 call who was trying to get in. If this is right, we might have actually had more than 50 stations trying to check in! With band conditions rather good, perhaps we will have another good net later today with Phil back as net control. Thanks, 73 John, N6JW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-SSB-Net-Report-Sunday-April-14-2012-tp7479053p7489669.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3-SVGA Programming bug
You could also use the commands #MFA 0 and #MFB 0, which, according the programmer's guide will set the markers to the K3 frequency on the corresponding VFO. Did you try that? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:19:21 -0700 (PDT), tomb18 tom...@videotron.ca wrote: Found a work around. Instead of #QSY1 I issue a FA + frequency to the k3. Works the same. Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3 USB keyboard option
Or for a wireless mouse and keyboard Xcvr. Mouse click QSY anyone? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments. -- George Washington -- On Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:49:55 +0100, Ian White GM3SEK gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk wrote: Ian Kahn wrote: If you have the P3SVGA card, it has a USB port for this option, which is coming in a future firmware update Another potential use for the USB port is to write high-resolution screen capture files to a pen drive. Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with receiving and tranmitted signals on 2 meters
What do mean when you say the signals are not clear? Are they distorted? Are they weak? Are they off frequency? Try a more specific description of what you mean by not clear. Also, describe what several things means. Tell us what those things are that you tried. Did you install the 2m module or was it a factory install? Are you trying to use a vertical antenna for 2m SSB? What mode are you using? We can help you with the problem if you will be more specific in your description. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member Only the white eyes would believe they could cut the top off a blanket, sew it to the bottom and have a longer blanket. -- American Indian comment about Daylight Saving Time -- On Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:04:44 -0400, Larry effectiveh...@bellsouth.net wrote: We gave a new k3 with the 2 meter module built in. When listening and transmitting on 2 meters, our signal is not clear. We have tried several things to correct the problem, but it is still present. We gave removed and checked for bad cables, etc. but to no avail. The problem seems to now be in the K3 system. Any suggestions? Best. k4mwe. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with receiving and tranmitted signals on 2 meters
FM or SSB or CW? Are you transmitting and listening on the right filters? Is the NB on? NR on? Mike W0MU W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 4/22/2012 9:22 AM, N5GE wrote: What do mean when you say the signals are not clear? Are they distorted? Are they weak? Are they off frequency? Try a more specific description of what you mean by not clear. Also, describe what several things means. Tell us what those things are that you tried. Did you install the 2m module or was it a factory install? Are you trying to use a vertical antenna for 2m SSB? What mode are you using? We can help you with the problem if you will be more specific in your description. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member Only the white eyes would believe they could cut the top off a blanket, sew it to the bottom and have a longer blanket. -- American Indian comment about Daylight Saving Time -- On Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:04:44 -0400, Larryeffectiveh...@bellsouth.net wrote: We gave a new k3 with the 2 meter module built in. When listening and transmitting on 2 meters, our signal is not clear. We have tried several things to correct the problem, but it is still present. We gave removed and checked for bad cables, etc. but to no avail. The problem seems to now be in the K3 system. Any suggestions? Best. k4mwe. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Would a matching speaker be nice??
Wayne, Eric and all us eager K3 owners, How about a compromise between the factory and the customers which fits the Elecraft Zen. Elecraft already has most of the the parts we want eg a set of K3 side panels. The only 2 new parts would be a square cut front and back. The front would have 4 holes and a domed grill and the back just needs a few cutouts and maybe a stand added to the bottom (thats the left side K3 panel with the rubber standoffs). That would then make a speaker/power supply cabinet kit available for those who want it for no greater price penalty than the K2 panel kit which we all think was a great idea. Perhaps a small prize for the best implementation..the best 3 1/2 speaker and PS combo. Lots of room for discussion..BTW, I'm sure this is not very original and was discussion by you fellows but the timing is good. 73's Alan/K6ADG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would a matching speaker be nice??
Hello Group, Having a speaker with a well filtered power supply would be icing to the cake. Granted you will need more desk space. Seeing all those separate items would bring back those good old days. Never got tired of looking at a Collins, Heathkit, Yaesu FT-902 lineup with all those great useful items Charlie N9SOR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RTTY vs PSK for DATA A question K3
Don, The choice of sidebands depends more on your software than on the mode. If you are using software that was written to support a wide variety of digital modes, and particularly if it does not support FSK keying, it is likely that this software expects the radio to be in upper sideband, whether you are in RTTY or any other digital mode. This kind of software quite likely also expects the radio's displayed dial frequency to be the suppressed carrier frequency, not the actual transmitted frequency. To put it another way, with this kind of software and with many transceivers, the expectation is that the radio is in USB mode. On the K3, you should use DATA A sub-mode for this kind of software. DATA A is upper sideband and the dial displays the suppressed carrier frequency, the same as in USB, but in DATA A compression and equalization are turned off and the microphone is muted (using the normal audio input configuration settings). The exact same default software settings that work with other radios in USB should also work with the K3 in DATA A. On the other hand, if the software was written for RTTY only, and especially if it also supports FSK keying, then it is likely that this software expects the radio to be in lower sideband, and it is likely that it also expects the radio's displayed dial frequency to be the actual transmitted mark frequency. With this kind of software, the appropriate sub-mode on the K3 is AFSK A (unless you are using FSK keying, of course, in which case it is FSK D). With either kind of software, it is usually possible to select the opposite sideband (often with a switch or button called Reverse). Note that if you are using the wrong sideband for RTTY, you will not decode anything meaningful at all. If you get even scraps of sensible-looking text or callsigns, you are almost certainly using the correct sideband. If you are having poor decode when using AFSK A with software that is set to expect the correct sideband, the next thing to look at is whether your audio frequency settings in the software and on the radio are aligned. In DATA A, the K3's filter bandpass is centred on 1500 Hz, so you should use audio frequencies near this value (a centre frequency of 1500 Hz in USB corresponds to mark/space frequencies of 1585/1415 Hz). In AFSK A, you can set the K3's expected Mark frequency to be any one of 2125 Hz, 1445 Hz, 1275 Hz or 915 Hz. The DSP filter bandpass settings are automatically adjusted to match this choice, so that the filter bandpass centre is at 2210 Hz, 1530 Hz, 1360 Hz or 1000 Hz respectively. You should choose an audio frequency in your software that is consistent with the K3's mark pitch and filter settings. Until you are familiar with how to use these software capabilities, you should also avoid using AFC and clicking in the waterfall to tune in RTTY signals, because either of these moves the software's audio frequency away from the optimal frequencies near the centre of the filter bandpass. If the audio frequencies are near or beyond the edge of the filter bandpass, your software's ability to decode will be degraded, especially on weaker signals. The convention for spotting amateur RTTY signals is to spot the actual mark frequency. In AFSK A, this is the same frequency that is displayed on the K3's dial. In DATA A, on the other hand, the actual mark frequency is higher than the displayed dial frequency by an amount equal to the audio mark frequency (e.g. 1585 Hz if the audio centre frequency is 1500 Hz). Many software programs are capable of doing this arithmetic for you automatically, provided the software is configured correctly for the particular sub-mode and sideband you are using. 73, Rich VE3KI KD8NNU wrote: RTTY is supposted to be LSB and PSK on USB. If you have the K3 in DATA A mode does it matter. Once you tune into the signal and my system decodes I would suspect that I am fine. From what my brain is telling me is that a RTTY signal that is posted if you are in DATA A and its in USB then all I need to do is turn lower in FRQ to find the signal and all shoud be good. What am I missing if anything with the RTTY. Will it have a big effect on RX decode or TX to someone else. The reason that I am asking is I just realized the LSB issue yesterday and now I am thinking that may be part of my problem where I have poor RTTY decode and ability to make weak contacts.Other digital modes like PSK and JT65 work just fine with the system. I am using the HRD suite of software with DM780 in case that matters. Otherwise everything works fine, so its more of an education issue for operator not a K3 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT JT65 and Spot Collector in DXLab
Maybe a bit OT as you say, but I think I have an answer for you Kjeld. The program you want is called JT-Alerts. It will interact with DXLabs Spot Collector to do what you want. It will also interact with many different logging programs, checking if a state/dx/grid is needed. Then, if you wish, it will activate audio alerts when the 'wanted' station sends a cq or even if it is decoded as sending info in another QSO. The software can be found here: http://www.ham-apps.com/ I agree JT65 is an amazing low power mode for dxing. From West Texas, on 20m this week, I managed ZS2EC -22db/-22db and YB8EXL -17db/-18db Running 20w from my K3 into a 7' tall Hi-Q 6/160 screwdriver vertical antenna, with 16 radials each 13' long at 20' above ground on the 2nd floor roof of my apartment building. (-24db is the weakest signal I have ever seen decode with the JT65-hf software) 73 GB K5OAI Sam -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-JT65-and-Spot-Collector-in-DXLab-tp7476207p7489961.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] Subject: Re: Problems with receiving and tranmitted signals on 2 meters
This is Julie, wife of Larry K4MWE, with 2 cents on the 2-meter trouble. We are using FM-tone to hit local repeaters. We have changed the BNC adapter attaching the antenna cable, made sure the antenna connection is secure, tried connecting the antenna directly to the K3, and still the received 2-meter repeater FM voices are distorted, with a buzz quality behind every word. The same antenna enables very clear reception on our old Icom radio, so I don't think the antenna is at fault. We have an FM filter installed and it is being accessed according to the display. The transverter was factory installed. We did not receive any written indication of the frequency tuning offsets, and I suspect this is the problem, as if I change frequency a bit away from the repeater's nominal frequency, then voices do sound clearer. Tomorrow we can see if the Elecraft factory kept a record of the transverter frequency offsets. If not then I guess we can open the case and look? Thanks for the suggestions. ALL help is much appreciated!! Julie KT4JR and Larry K4MWE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
Is the mod kit something that needs to be requested from Elecraft or is it being sent to P3 owners? 73, Alan N5NA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-12VDC-Current-Mod-Kit-Received-tp7482259p7490155.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] OT: Advice re: blocking RF from rx-only antenna
Hi Everyone, Yes, this is off-topic a bit, but I know there are some of you here who will be able to get me going in the right direction. I have a PixelSatRadio RF Pro 1A receive-only moebius loop antenna. It is being used with a Kenwood TS-440S that does not have the provisions for a receive antenna like the K3 does. In order to make sure one doesn't fry the antenna's pre-amp, I need a fool-proof way to ensure that no one ever accidentally sends RF down the coax to that antenna. I have thought about maybe some kind of a PTT enabled antenna switch. I have thought about some kind black box with a circuit one could build that would act as a gatekeeper to allow RF in from the antenna but block any going out. I have searched the 'net and have not yet found anything along those lines that I could implement. So my question to you is, can anyone here recommend such a switch or such a black box circuit? Or maybe propose something else that I'm not even thinking of? Any ideas, suggestions, recommendations? I need this to be on-the-cheap and I'm not opposed to homebrewing something here, though I only have modest-at-best skills in homebrewing. Many many thanks, Dave, AH6TD I now return this reflector to normal programming, already in progress. ;-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Advice re: blocking RF from rx-only antenna
I used, until recently, a ELAD transmit/receiver switch to protect the front end of my auxiliary receiver. I know that MFJ makes at one model as well (MFJ-1708), perhaps two. The ELAD switch isn't normally available in the US, but is frequently available used and can be ordered from Europe. 73, Mike Alexander - N8MSA amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: David Herring d...@ah6td.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 4:03:14 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Advice re: blocking RF from rx-only antenna Hi Everyone, Yes, this is off-topic a bit, but I know there are some of you here who will be able to get me going in the right direction. I have a PixelSatRadio RF Pro 1A receive-only moebius loop antenna. It is being used with a Kenwood TS-440S that does not have the provisions for a receive antenna like the K3 does. In order to make sure one doesn't fry the antenna's pre-amp, I need a fool-proof way to ensure that no one ever accidentally sends RF down the coax to that antenna. I have thought about maybe some kind of a PTT enabled antenna switch. I have thought about some kind black box with a circuit one could build that would act as a gatekeeper to allow RF in from the antenna but block any going out. I have searched the 'net and have not yet found anything along those lines that I could implement. So my question to you is, can anyone here recommend such a switch or such a black box circuit? Or maybe propose something else that I'm not even thinking of? Any ideas, suggestions, recommendations? I need this to be on-the-cheap and I'm not opposed to homebrewing something here, though I only have modest-at-best skills in homebrewing. Many many thanks, Dave, AH6TD I now return this reflector to normal programming, already in progress. ;-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
It was sent to P3 SVGA adapter purchasers. If you don't have the SVGA adapter, you don't need it. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-12VDC-Current-Mod-Kit-Received-tp7482259p7490228.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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
It was sent to P3 SVGA adapter purchasers. If you don't have the SVGA adapter, you don't need it. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-12VDC-Current-Mod-Kit-Received-tp7482259p7490229.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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
It is being sent to P3 owners who also ordered the P3SVGA. It is the increased current drain of the P3SVGA board that makes this mod desirable/required. I installed mine today, and it works fine. (did it without removing the KPA3, but many will want to do that. One issue with the instructions is that they have you remove the fan panel, or the blank panel if you don't have the KPA3. What is not taken into consideration is if you also have the K144XV installed, with it's ANT3 connection on the fan panel. The instructions do not tell you to remove the ANT3 cable/connector. I was able to do the mod (carefully) without completely removing the fan panel, just loosening the screws. The instructions also never tell you to re-install the bottom rear panel, but I imagine most ops will remember to do that... 73, Bruce, N1RX Is the mod kit something that needs to be requested from Elecraft or is it being sent to P3 owners? 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
The instructions do not tell you to remove the ANT3 cable/connector. My mistake. One of the pictures has a notation to remove this connector. I sometimes tend to just go by the check-box steps, without looking at the pictures. I missed this notation when I did mine. The instructions are now available for download here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/12VDC%20Current%20Modification.pdf 73, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
It is being sent automatically to P3SVGA customers. The parts have been described and the procedure pdf link given in earlier Elecraft posts. Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N5NA Sent: Monday, 23 April 2012 5:39 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received Is the mod kit something that needs to be requested from Elecraft or is it being sent to P3 owners? 73, Alan N5NA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-12VDC-Current-Mod-Kit-Received-tp748 2259p7490155.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] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
See Figure 4 on page 3 of the instructions showing how to remove the fan panel, If Equipped with the K144XV, Unplug the ANT3 Cable Here and an arrow pointing to the connector on the K144XV module. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- One issue with the instructions is that they have you remove the fan panel, or the blank panel if you don't have the KPA3. What is not taken into consideration is if you also have the K144XV installed, with it's ANT3 connection on the fan panel. The instructions do not tell you to remove the ANT3 cable/connector. I was able to do the mod (carefully) without completely removing the fan panel, just loosening the screws. The instructions also never tell you to re-install the bottom rear panel, but I imagine most ops will remember to do that... 73, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
There are many uses for that aux supply. 1A capability is most useful. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 22/04/2012 17:23, Bill Swindell - K1LED wrote: It was sent to P3 SVGA adapter purchasers. If you don't have the SVGA adapter, you don't need it. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
Those who do not have the P3 but who wish to raise the current limit on the 12VDC OUT connector can order it from Elecraft. Order K312MDKT. Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
Thanks. I have the P3SVGA but haven't seen the mod kit. I must have missed the previous post with the PDF link. I'll contact Elecraft if nothing shows up in the mail soon. 73, Alan N5NA vk4tux wrote It is being sent automatically to P3SVGA customers. The parts have been described and the procedure pdf link given in earlier Elecraft posts. Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: elecraft-bounces@.qth [mailto:elecraft-bounces@.qth] On Behalf Of N5NA Sent: Monday, 23 April 2012 5:39 AM To: elecraft@.qth Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received Is the mod kit something that needs to be requested from Elecraft or is it being sent to P3 owners? 73, Alan N5NA -- -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-12VDC-Current-Mod-Kit-Received-tp7482259p7490304.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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
Second checkbox step on Page 6. That said, THANK YOU for taking the time to comment Bruce. Sometimes things are missed in the review cycle. That's why I watch the reflector for feedback like yours. I suspect that what caught you was that I broke an important procedure-writing rule: that step says to do two things - trim the leads and replace the bottom cover. My apologies for cutting corners there. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- The instructions also never tell you to re-install the bottom rear panel, but I imagine most ops will remember to do that... 73, Bruce, N1RX Is the mod kit something that needs to be requested from Elecraft or is it being sent to P3 owners? 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: RTTY Questions
I am sorry, but I must disagree with both Jim and Ray on this issue. Current computer audio interfaces are a fine way to introduce hams to digital modes and the only way to connect to an analog radio, but they are not the way to go for best-of-breed digital mode operation. As with CW and SSB, it would be good to get as much dynamic range as possible so the computer waterfall can be used to scan for weak signals even when there are strong signals nearby. Any distortion added by the interface only makes decoding harder, and is not desirable for best-of-breed performance. The issue of format of the digital data seems simple. For maximum compatibility, the interface should emulate an USB sound card. (For example, the popular Signalink USB also emulates a USB sound card and is compatible with most computer software.) The K3 uses a 24 bit D/A converter for audio, and there are 24 bit USB sound cards, so 24 bits seems to be the minimum level of support. The K3 DSP is 32 bit floating point, so more bits could be used if enough computer software support them. There may be an issue with sample rate differences between the DSP and what USB sound cards support, but it should be possible to deal with that issue in the interface. If there is important software that only works with 16 bit and not with 24 or greater bit sound cards, then it may be necessary to have a configuration option, but it would reduce dynamic range, which is one of the most important benefits of a direct interface. I admit I have not paid too much attention to the internal K3 decoders, but in my brief try I had difficulty decoding weak PSK31 signals. I might be able to improve with more practice, but there are some features available with my computer software, cocoaModem, I have grown to like that aren't available on the K3: 0.1 Hz tuning increment Automatic record of an entire rag-chew QSO for summarizing in the logbook. More digital modes. E.g. my only Puerto Rico QSO is on PSK63. [Sorry I don't have USB sound card references. I'm processing email offline.] Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 4/20/12 at 10:09, j...@audiosystemsgroup.com (Jim Brown) wrote: On 4/20/2012 9:36 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: With a K3, the audio starts in digital form in the DSP. Converting it to analog to convert it back to digital for input to the computer can only introduce distortion. I'm lobbying Elecraft for a direct digital interface. Yes, but -- there is the issue of the FORMAT of the digital data, both from the points of view of encoding and of physical interface, which are likely to be quite different within the radio and the computer, and the two systems must be able to talk to each other. Given that there are many low cost A/D -- D/A converter/interfaces on the market that work fine, that's a wheel that Elecraft does not need to invent. 73, Jim K9YC On 4/20/12 at 11:02, raysil...@verizon.net (Ray Sills) wrote: Plus... if the audio levels are properly set, the distortion levels should be very low. Certainly, the distortions of the RF signal due to propagation would be worse than the conversion distortions. If you use the on-board method of sending RTTY or PSK31, you would get the benefit of not having to convert analog audio to digital, etc. 73 de Ray K2ULR --- Bill Frantz| I like the farmers' market | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | because I can get fruits and | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | vegetables without stickers. | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 EQ program
For any interested, I added a K3 EQ setting program at http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/ I find it easier than using the K3 menu and offer it in case others feel similarly. 73, Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit
I'm probably showing off my rapidly thinning hair and lousy eyesight, but I looked at the SMT diode for more than a couple minutes before I realized it was in a tiny blister pack. Then I lost the darn thing. It was stuck to my finger - at least until I moved my hand beyond the desk happened to see it fall on the floor. My granddaughter helped me find it. The other two parts were quite straightforward. Thanks Elecraft Team!! 73, Bill N2BC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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 EQ program
Apologies to Windows users. I believe it will now work for you, too. Please email direct if not. Thanks! 73, Mike ab3ap On 04/22/2012 06:55 PM, Mike Markowski wrote: For any interested, I added a K3 EQ setting program at http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/ I find it easier than using the K3 menu and offer it in case others feel similarly. 73, Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Advice re: blocking RF from rx-only antenna
Well, these certainly are compelling solutions, even though they are designed for separate transmitter and receiver, rather than separate transmit receive antennas. I suppose one could just use it backwards so to speak, and it would work. More money than I'd hoped to pay, but not out of the question. Not a bad suggestion really, and I'm not sure how I missed these when I was searching. Thing that I find myself wondering now is what would happen when the receive coax gets shorted to ground, as both these units do when in transmit mode...probably nothing, but that's a question for the antenna manufacturer. Thanks, 73 Aloha, Dave, AH6TD On Apr 22, 2012, at 10:11 AM, amsct...@comcast.net wrote: I used, until recently, a ELAD transmit/receiver switch to protect the front end of my auxiliary receiver. I know that MFJ makes at one model as well (MFJ-1708), perhaps two. The ELAD switch isn't normally available in the US, but is frequently available used and can be ordered from Europe. 73, Mike Alexander - N8MSA amsct...@comcast.net From: David Herring d...@ah6td.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 4:03:14 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Advice re: blocking RF from rx-only antenna Hi Everyone, Yes, this is off-topic a bit, but I know there are some of you here who will be able to get me going in the right direction. I have a PixelSatRadio RF Pro 1A receive-only moebius loop antenna. It is being used with a Kenwood TS-440S that does not have the provisions for a receive antenna like the K3 does. In order to make sure one doesn't fry the antenna's pre-amp, I need a fool-proof way to ensure that no one ever accidentally sends RF down the coax to that antenna. I have thought about maybe some kind of a PTT enabled antenna switch. I have thought about some kind black box with a circuit one could build that would act as a gatekeeper to allow RF in from the antenna but block any going out. I have searched the 'net and have not yet found anything along those lines that I could implement. So my question to you is, can anyone here recommend such a switch or such a black box circuit? Or maybe propose something else that I'm not even thinking of? Any ideas, suggestions, recommendations? I need this to be on-the-cheap and I'm not opposed to homebrewing something here, though I only have modest-at-best skills in homebrewing. Many many thanks, Dave, AH6TD I now return this reflector to normal programming, already in progress. ;-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit
I readily admit to being lazy, but my inclination would be to just use a separate power supply instead of going though all the work to use some of the current being supplied by the K3's supply. Or I'd pull it off the P/S directly instead of fooling around with SMT parts and tearing up the radio. Am I missing something? I use the K3 12V jack for my PR6 but have my P3 connected to the power supply that powers other 12V accessories. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- I'm probably showing off my rapidly thinning hair and lousy eyesight, but I looked at the SMT diode for more than a couple minutes before I realized it was in a tiny blister pack. Then I lost the darn thing. It was stuck to my finger - at least until I moved my hand beyond the desk happened to see it fall on the floor. My granddaughter helped me find it. The other two parts were quite straightforward. Thanks Elecraft Team!! 73, Bill N2BC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit
It's choice Jim and there's nothing wrong with yours but Elecraft has, for a long time, catered to those who like building their own and, from time to time, modifying or improving upon them. In that spirit they continue to offer us a choice. 73, Gary N6LRV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim N7US Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 5:16 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit I readily admit to being lazy, but my inclination would be to just use a separate power supply instead of going though all the work to use some of the current being supplied by the K3's supply. Or I'd pull it off the P/S directly instead of fooling around with SMT parts and tearing up the radio. Am I missing something? I use the K3 12V jack for my PR6 but have my P3 connected to the power supply that powers other 12V accessories. 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Windows4P3 Status
Very, very nice video, Tom. Your project is coming along fine. ..mike AI6II -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Windows4P3-Status-tp7488686p7490470.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Advice re: blocking RF from rx-only antenna
Dave, That situation is dealt with routinely by VHF folks with mast mounted preamps. Using a coax relay to connect the amplifier to the antenna and a second relay to connect the preamp to a 50 ohm load will usually provide adequate isolation. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/22/2012 4:03 PM, David Herring wrote: Hi Everyone, Yes, this is off-topic a bit, but I know there are some of you here who will be able to get me going in the right direction. I have a PixelSatRadio RF Pro 1A receive-only moebius loop antenna. It is being used with a Kenwood TS-440S that does not have the provisions for a receive antenna like the K3 does. In order to make sure one doesn't fry the antenna's pre-amp, I need a fool-proof way to ensure that no one ever accidentally sends RF down the coax to that antenna. I have thought about maybe some kind of a PTT enabled antenna switch. I have thought about some kind black box with a circuit one could build that would act as a gatekeeper to allow RF in from the antenna but block any going out. I have searched the 'net and have not yet found anything along those lines that I could implement. So my question to you is, can anyone here recommend such a switch or such a black box circuit? Or maybe propose something else that I'm not even thinking of? Any ideas, suggestions, recommendations? I need this to be on-the-cheap and I'm not opposed to homebrewing something here, though I only have modest-at-best skills in homebrewing. Many many thanks, Dave, AH6TD I now return this reflector to normal programming, already in progress. ;-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit
The main advantage of powering the P3 from the K3's DC OUT jack is that the K3's on/off switch controls both devices. If you always turn off the 12V power supply when you turn off the K3 anyway, then it doesn't matter. Alan On Sun, 2012-04-22 at 19:16 -0500, Jim N7US wrote: I readily admit to being lazy, but my inclination would be to just use a separate power supply instead of going though all the work to use some of the current being supplied by the K3's supply. Or I'd pull it off the P/S directly instead of fooling around with SMT parts and tearing up the radio. Am I missing something? I use the K3 12V jack for my PR6 but have my P3 connected to the power supply that powers other 12V accessories. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- I'm probably showing off my rapidly thinning hair and lousy eyesight, but I looked at the SMT diode for more than a couple minutes before I realized it was in a tiny blister pack. Then I lost the darn thing. It was stuck to my finger - at least until I moved my hand beyond the desk happened to see it fall on the floor. My granddaughter helped me find it. The other two parts were quite straightforward. Thanks Elecraft Team!! 73, Bill N2BC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit
I use one of those rigrunner strips that powers on the other outlets when the K3 draws power. Sent from my iPad On Apr 22, 2012, at 8:26 PM, Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net wrote: The main advantage of powering the P3 from the K3's DC OUT jack is that the K3's on/off switch controls both devices. If you always turn off the 12V power supply when you turn off the K3 anyway, then it doesn't matter. Alan On Sun, 2012-04-22 at 19:16 -0500, Jim N7US wrote: I readily admit to being lazy, but my inclination would be to just use a separate power supply instead of going though all the work to use some of the current being supplied by the K3's supply. Or I'd pull it off the P/S directly instead of fooling around with SMT parts and tearing up the radio. Am I missing something? I use the K3 12V jack for my PR6 but have my P3 connected to the power supply that powers other 12V accessories. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- I'm probably showing off my rapidly thinning hair and lousy eyesight, but I looked at the SMT diode for more than a couple minutes before I realized it was in a tiny blister pack. Then I lost the darn thing. It was stuck to my finger - at least until I moved my hand beyond the desk happened to see it fall on the floor. My granddaughter helped me find it. The other two parts were quite straightforward. Thanks Elecraft Team!! 73, Bill N2BC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Outdoor remote KAT500
Is there a remote outdoor version of the KAT500 in the works, or on some list? 73, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Outdoor remote KAT500
Eric and Wayne have mentioned in months past that the outdoor KAT500 will come along later, possibly near the end of this year. It's my understanding they wanted to get the desktop version out first, not to mention a few other projects such as the KPA500, KX3, P3SVGA, K312MDKT, etc. 73, Gary N6LRV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 7:23 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Outdoor remote KAT500 Is there a remote outdoor version of the KAT500 in the works, or on some list? 73, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit
Been there, done that. Put a bit of one of your wife's old panty hose over the end of your vacuum cleaner suction hose and vacuum the area. It will show up stuck to the end of the vacuum until you turn it off. No wife? Well, you can simply buy some panty hose yourself at the store and see what sort of reaction the clerk gives you, Hi! 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N2BC Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 4:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit I'm probably showing off my rapidly thinning hair and lousy eyesight, but I looked at the SMT diode for more than a couple minutes before I realized it was in a tiny blister pack. Then I lost the darn thing. It was stuck to my finger - at least until I moved my hand beyond the desk happened to see it fall on the floor. My granddaughter helped me find it. The other two parts were quite straightforward. Thanks Elecraft Team!! 73, Bill N2BC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Outdoor remote KAT500
What is the K312MDKT ? On Apr 22, 2012, at 7:53 PM, Gary wrote: Eric and Wayne have mentioned in months past that the outdoor KAT500 will come along later, possibly near the end of this year. It's my understanding they wanted to get the desktop version out first, not to mention a few other projects such as the KPA500, KX3, P3SVGA, K312MDKT, etc. 73, Gary N6LRV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 7:23 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Outdoor remote KAT500 Is there a remote outdoor version of the KAT500 in the works, or on some list? 73, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [k3] fw 4.48 download
Fixed. The K3 utility should see 4.48 now. Sorry about that! 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Apr 22, 2012, at 7:18 AM, ke9uw c-haw...@illinois.edu wrote: I can not download it either. I am using the latest utility, etc. Seems to be removed from the ftp directory. - Chuck, KE9UW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-fw-4-48-download-tp7484488p7489597.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] Outdoor remote KAT500
Hmmm... The K3 12 watt Multi-channel Dsp ... um ... KiT? Elecraft 312 MultiDyne Kilo-tron? Elecraft K3 1206 autoclave Desktop construction KiT? :) 73, Byron N6NUL Sent from my iPad On Apr 22, 2012, at 8:11 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: What is the K312MDKT ? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit
On 4/22/2012 7:56 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: No wife? Well, you can simply buy some panty hose yourself at the store and see what sort of reaction the clerk gives you, Hi! Have a Wife? Make sure she's already tossed the pantyhose away. Just my experience, yours may vary ... although I doubt it. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - 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] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
And the mod kit is on the Parts and Mod Kits order page at the top of the K3 Section. http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3%20Parts 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Apr 22, 2012, at 2:12 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: Those who do not have the P3 but who wish to raise the current limit on the 12VDC OUT connector can order it from Elecraft. Order K312MDKT. Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (4/22/12)
Propagation was a mixed bag today. Some strong stations but a number that needed to be relayed in. We had 28 participants over a 20 minute period. The limited discussions were on KX3 availablity. One station checked in with a KX3. Have a great week. Here is the list of participants. Station NameQTH Rig S/N WB6CLZ MikeCA K3 4522solar powered N6JWJohnCA K3 936 W6ATLanny CA K3 1943 K4TMCaryVA K3 3448 K7BRR BillAZ K3 5545 W2RWA DickNY K3 2603 K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 KA1OZ DickMA K3 859 W4RKS Jim AL K3 3618 W0SZSteve CO K3 176 W0VLZ NeilMN KX3 43 WB9JNZ EricIL K3 4017 K5LAD Jim OK K3 1068 W3IKE Ike MD K3 3128 W5OAI Sam TX K3 4123 W7QHD KurtAZ K3 1538QRP W0LNN Peter MN K2 5578QRP W0FMTerry MO K3 474 AF2YDoc NJ Swan 500CX KL7UW Ed AK K3 4043 K6SBA David CA FT857D WA9EBX Larry KY K3 4309 WB4SON Bob RI K3 6171 WV5IDwayne TX K3 5287 KN5LJohnTX K2 7212 K7MEX Roger AZ K3 6394 AG6IS Scott CA K3 4117 NS7PPhilOR K3 1826 73, Phil, NS7P ph...@riousa.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3, Remote Viewing via the Internet
Since my experiment with my Slingbox didn't work out I looked back through the replys and remembered that Rick was using a camera pointed at the P3 and was viewing it using remote login and Skype for audio. I'm not sure from that description what software was transporting the video but logic says I could just as well be Skype for the video and for the audio. I hooked up my HD camera and tried this using Skype for the video and it looked pretty good so I've ordered an inexpensive S-Video to USB frame grabber which I hope skype will see as a camera. I plan to caputre 1280x1024 video, similar to what the P3's SVGA card produces, using the VGA to S-Video converter I mentioned in my initial post. That will feed the frame grabber and if Skype sees it, I should be in business. I'll report my results here. 73, Bob, W7KWS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Remote-Viewing-via-the-Internet-tp7474682p7490750.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
