[Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out
I am looking at this as an rfi issue first and foremost. I am going to clean up a little bit inside the shack. That particular K3 has been suffering with unusual noise with my new SteppIR three element that was put up less than a month ago. I have an 80 meter loop fed with homebrew ladder-line to an Ameritron ATR-30 tuner with an internal 1:1 balun. No (known) RFI on all bands, 80-10. But, I have a commercial tri-band beam fed with coax. (It has a balun at the feed-point). When I am operating 20 meter CW, it sets off the battery operated smoke detector in the hallway to our bedroom. Go figure! Not good when operating at night with my wife sleeping. She panicked. That alarm is extremely piercing. I put a MFJ-915 RF Isolator in line with the coax. So far, so good, but need more time on 20. It may be frequency specific, also. If it continues to be a problem, I will relocate the smoke detector to the garbage can. Richard Fjeld, N0CE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 Software Problem?
My K2/100 has suddenly stopped working. If it was an RF problem, I would have some idea where to start. But when I switch it on, 'ELEC appears on the display, but there it stays. So what do I do next? Please don't tell me to look for dry joints, wire whiskers, bent IC pins, or similar - I am an experienced constructor, and have checked for all these! Geoff G3NAQ ex AE4PI, HB9APY, F0ZY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
Hi, Many of you wonder how this could happen. It is simple. UPS Norway uses the local postal service to deliver parcels to places outside the big cities. For these deliveries they print new address labels which they then stick on to the parcels. What happened is that two labels ended up on the wrong boxes. Luckily it seems that only two boxes got swapped and I now know who has got my box. Unfortunately it is not somewhere close so I will have to wait until next week when UPS Norway will take contact with me for further information and instructions. So I am pretty sure things will end up OK. Very soon now ... I should also like to add that Vicki and April from Elecraft wasted no time in taking contact with me and their worries and concern that I might not get my KX3 is time is very comforting. Clearly Elecraft is more than a company, it is like family that is there to help you when you are in need of help. Many thanks Elecraft. 73's Frode, LA2RL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Software Problem?
Hello Geoff Sorry to hear about your K2 problems, Though I cannot fault your K2 for you, and I know what its like being without a Rig especially if your into IOTA, so what I can so is let you borrow my K2 /100 until you get your sorted our. Regards Ken..G0ORH / M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 On 28 Jul 2012, at 08:40, g3...@geoffgrayer.f9.co.uk wrote: My K2/100 has suddenly stopped working. If it was an RF problem, I would have some idea where to start. But when I switch it on, 'ELEC appears on the display, but there it stays. So what do I do next? Please don't tell me to look for dry joints, wire whiskers, bent IC pins, or similar - I am an experienced constructor, and have checked for all these! Geoff G3NAQ ex AE4PI, HB9APY, F0ZY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 SVGA data keyboard.
I played a bit with the data today, RTTY, and also tried it out on cw with the rubber keyboard. Took a couple of vids and posted for those that may wish to look.. Links below; http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/?action=viewcurrent=P3SVGA_ data.mp4 http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/?action=viewcurrent=P3SVGA_ datcw_V73NSK.mp4 Be sure to click the bottom right side fullscreen tag in the vid to see the detail better thx. Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Adrian Sent: Saturday, 28 July 2012 4:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard. Just a bit of feedback on keyboards, it seems simpler is better. I purchased a flash new Dell SK-8135 keyboard and it it would not work. Dismayed I remembered getting my son a simple rubberised (rollup) keyboard some time back . This is real tough and would be good for field use and waterproof. Well I swapped my son and the rubberised usb keyboard works great, and he is real happy with the Dell. A list of known types that work or dont work may be a good idea, perhaps on the elecraft website? Adrian ... vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 SVGA data keyboard.
Trying the wrapper trick; I played a bit with the data today, RTTY, and also tried it out on cw with the rubber keyboard. Took a couple of vids and posted for those that may wish to look.. Links below; http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/?action=viewcurrent=P3SVGA _data.mp4 http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/?action=viewcurrent=P3SVGA _datcw_V73NSK.mp4 Be sure to click the bottom right side fullscreen tag in the vid to see the detail better thx. Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Adrian Sent: Saturday, 28 July 2012 4:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard. Just a bit of feedback on keyboards, it seems simpler is better. I purchased a flash new Dell SK-8135 keyboard and it it would not work. Dismayed I remembered getting my son a simple rubberised (rollup) keyboard some time back . This is real tough and would be good for field use and waterproof. Well I swapped my son and the rubberised usb keyboard works great, and he is real happy with the Dell. A list of known types that work or dont work may be a good idea, perhaps on the elecraft website? Adrian ... vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 SVGA data keyboard.
Just try here and you can see the two video's etc; http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/ -Original Message- From: Adrian [mailto:vk4...@bigpond.com] Sent: Saturday, 28 July 2012 6:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard. Trying the wrapper trick; I played a bit with the data today, RTTY, and also tried it out on cw with the rubber keyboard. Took a couple of vids and posted for those that may wish to look.. Links below; http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/?action=viewcurrent=P3SVGA _data.mp4 http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/?action=viewcurrent=P3SVGA _datcw_V73NSK.mp4 Be sure to click the bottom right side fullscreen tag in the vid to see the detail better thx. Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Adrian Sent: Saturday, 28 July 2012 4:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard. Just a bit of feedback on keyboards, it seems simpler is better. I purchased a flash new Dell SK-8135 keyboard and it it would not work. Dismayed I remembered getting my son a simple rubberised (rollup) keyboard some time back . This is real tough and would be good for field use and waterproof. Well I swapped my son and the rubberised usb keyboard works great, and he is real happy with the Dell. A list of known types that work or dont work may be a good idea, perhaps on the elecraft website? Adrian ... vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 SVGA data keyboard.
For those interested in the rubber keyboard, this is exactly the same as mine on USA eBay site, and DOES work with the P3 SVGA data usb input.; Lookup Item number: 160745894556 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Adrian Sent: Saturday, 28 July 2012 4:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard. Just a bit of feedback on keyboards, it seems simpler is better. I purchased a flash new Dell SK-8135 keyboard and it it would not work. Dismayed I remembered getting my son a simple rubberised (rollup) keyboard some time back . This is real tough and would be good for field use and waterproof. Well I swapped my son and the rubberised usb keyboard works great, and he is real happy with the Dell. A list of known types that work or dont work may be a good idea, perhaps on the elecraft website? Adrian ... vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Computer Interface for digital modes
What do you mean with Pin 1 problem ? On SUB-D-25 pin 1 is shield, so I guess you refer to shielding/ground loop problems? The now much more common SUB-D-9 only has data ground, on pin 5... and pin 1 there is DCD. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Memory store and recall behavior
When you store something in one of the memories, if both VFO A and B frequencies are on the same band, both frequencies are saved. Say you have 14.000 in A and 14.060 in B and you store them in Quick Memory 0 with VM. When restoring VFO A and B with MV, it restores both VFO's frequencies only if both VFOs are on 14 MHz. If both VFOs are on a different band, say 15 m or if VFO B is on a different band than VFO A, it only restores VFO A to 14.000. The dual situation is that when VFO A and B are on different bands, VM only saves VFO A. I guess that is consistent with the above but it is counterintuitive to me. I would think that VM would save both VFO A and B freqs and MV would restore both. CONFIG MEM 0-9 is nor and the latest firmware. 73 and cheers, KE7X Fred Cady The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation www.ke7x.com fcady at ieee dot org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Birdies If Backlight off
Hi I found some birdies in the KX3 on the 20m band which are only there if the backlight is of. If I turn the backlight on, the birdies are gone. I think 10 ore more can be found and all disappeared if the backlight is on. Maybe there are also birdies corresponding to the same effect on other bands. I don't tried it yet. Does anyone have an idea why. I wondering about that, normally I expect such effects if the backlight is on not off vy 73 Reto/hb9trt -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Birdies-If-Backlight-off-tp7559923.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 transmit audio cuts out
Have you checked the power supply of the K3? 73 Arie PA3A Op 27-7-2012 14:36, Keith Heimbold schreef: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Software Problem?
Geoff, Have you tried pulling and then reseating the MCU on the Control Board? My k2/100 #3255 froze on two occasions some years ago due to corrosion between one or more of this IC's pins and its socket. I replaced this socket with a Turned Pin type after the second episode, a type of socket which I should have used when building my K2/100. 73, Geoff LX2AO es GM4ESD On July 28, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Geoff G3NAQ wrore: My K2/100 has suddenly stopped working. If it was an RF problem, I would have some idea where to start. But when I switch it on, 'ELEC appears on the display, but there it stays. So what do I do next? Please don't tell me to look for dry joints, wire whiskers, bent IC pins, or similar - I am an experienced constructor, and have checked for all these! Geoff G3NAQ ex AE4PI, HB9APY, F0ZY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] GFI outlet, 100W on 20m, and *poof* (RFI?)
Hi all, I realize that this is tangentially related to Elecraft gear since I'm using a K3 and experiencing this issue, but I thought someone else may have some knowledge to share with me to help me solve my problem. Recently I stopped using a 25' long extension cord to power my computer, power supply, and other accessories and installed a 2 gang box directly off of the main electrical panel, where my shack happens to be (in the basement). While our basement is waterproofed, it still has a concrete floor, which requires a GFI outlet (according to my electrician). To do my due diligence, I installed one GFI in the 2 gang box and 1 regular 3-prong grounded outlet. I have my shack computer, my power supply, and my transformer for my SGC SG-231 autotuner plugged into this. Last night I tuned up (15W) 20m and was hoping to work some DX. My SWR showed 2.0:1 on my SWR meter and on the K3. All is good. When I keyed down with 100W, the GFI tripped and my shack computer, power supply, etc. shut off. I'm using Leviton smartlockpro 20A GFCI outlets from Home Depot. They're not cheap, but maybe they don't have adequate RFI protection (obviously). I suppose the first solution is to remove the GFI from the situation, but I thought using it was the right thing to do. Any personal anecdotes or advice would be welcome. Thanks! -john W4PAH Madison, WI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Computer Interface for digital modes
Pin 1 problem refers to an issue originally identified in professional and broadcast audio equipment where pin 1 of the XLR connector was not connected directly to the shielded case *at the connector* but instead connected to the circuit common elsewhere in the device in question. On SUB-D-25 pin 1 is shield, so I guess you refer to shielding/ground loop problems? The now much more common SUB-D-9 only has data ground, on pin 5... and pin 1 there is DCD. A properly installed DB25 (RS-232C) bonds the shell, pin 1 (shield) and pin 7 (signal ground) to the circuit board ground plane and device case at the connector. A properly installed DB9 (EIA/TIA 574) bonds the shell and pin 5 (signal ground) to the circuit board ground plane and device case at the connector. Any device that does not bond the shell of a DB series connector and all grounds/signal returns to the chassis and circuit board ground plane *at the connector* has a potential pin 1 problem. In the case of the Signalink USB, the pin 1 problem is on the RJ-45 since both audio and circuit (PTT) returns float on the circuit board before returning to the ground plane via long/thin traces. The device violates proper design principles by *not* properly bonding all grounds and circuit returns. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/28/2012 5:55 AM, Holger Schurig wrote: What do you mean with Pin 1 problem ? On SUB-D-25 pin 1 is shield, so I guess you refer to shielding/ground loop problems? The now much more common SUB-D-9 only has data ground, on pin 5... and pin 1 there is DCD. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] GFI outlet, 100W on 20m, and *poof* (RFI?)
Hi John, Yes they can be sensitive but that's the beauty of Home Depot. Return it to the store and try another brand. Or better yet, take it out, replace it with a regular receptacle and save it for when you sell the house. 73, Mike K2MK John Shadle wrote Hi all, I realize that this is tangentially related to Elecraft gear since I'm using a K3 and experiencing this issue, but I thought someone else may have some knowledge to share with me to help me solve my problem. Recently I stopped using a 25' long extension cord to power my computer, power supply, and other accessories and installed a 2 gang box directly off of the main electrical panel, where my shack happens to be (in the basement). While our basement is waterproofed, it still has a concrete floor, which requires a GFI outlet (according to my electrician). To do my due diligence, I installed one GFI in the 2 gang box and 1 regular 3-prong grounded outlet. I have my shack computer, my power supply, and my transformer for my SGC SG-231 autotuner plugged into this. Last night I tuned up (15W) 20m and was hoping to work some DX. My SWR showed 2.0:1 on my SWR meter and on the K3. All is good. When I keyed down with 100W, the GFI tripped and my shack computer, power supply, etc. shut off. I'm using Leviton smartlockpro 20A GFCI outlets from Home Depot. They're not cheap, but maybe they don't have adequate RFI protection (obviously). I suppose the first solution is to remove the GFI from the situation, but I thought using it was the right thing to do. Any personal anecdotes or advice would be welcome. Thanks! -john W4PAH Madison, WI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-GFI-outlet-100W-on-20m-and-poof-RFI-tp7559926p7559928.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 transmit audio cuts out
Hi Ariel, I switched to another 35 amp power supply and has the same issue. I should have mentioned that in my post to the reflector. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 28, 2012, at 5:36 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A p...@xs4all.nl wrote: Have you checked the power supply of the K3? 73 Arie PA3A Op 27-7-2012 14:36, Keith Heimbold schreef: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] GFI outlet, 100W on 20m, and *poof* (RFI?)
Code requirements are there for a reason and are only put in place after much thought and discussion. I would take the GFI out only as a last resort. Also RF is not necessarily the problem. I had one unit that would trip every time I turned a large 21 CRT monitor on. Changed brands and all was OK. Mikes suggestion to try another unit or brand is sound. If that doesn't work then instead of going without GEI I would look at the station installation and how units are bonded and grounded. If there is RF in the shack cure it. Also make sure the wiring was done properly. Eliminating the GFI does not solve the problem, it only masks the symptom. David K0LUM At 6:42 AM -0700 7/28/12, Mike K2MK wrote: Hi John, Yes they can be sensitive but that's the beauty of Home Depot. Return it to the store and try another brand. Or better yet, take it out, replace it with a regular receptacle and save it for when you sell the house. 73, Mike K2MK John Shadle wrote Hi all, I realize that this is tangentially related to Elecraft gear since I'm using a K3 and experiencing this issue, but I thought someone else may have some knowledge to share with me to help me solve my problem. Recently I stopped using a 25' long extension cord to power my computer, power supply, and other accessories and installed a 2 gang box directly off of the main electrical panel, where my shack happens to be (in the basement). While our basement is waterproofed, it still has a concrete floor, which requires a GFI outlet (according to my electrician). To do my due diligence, I installed one GFI in the 2 gang box and 1 regular 3-prong grounded outlet. I have my shack computer, my power supply, and my transformer for my SGC SG-231 autotuner plugged into this. Last night I tuned up (15W) 20m and was hoping to work some DX. My SWR showed 2.0:1 on my SWR meter and on the K3. All is good. When I keyed down with 100W, the GFI tripped and my shack computer, power supply, etc. shut off. I'm using Leviton smartlockpro 20A GFCI outlets from Home Depot. They're not cheap, but maybe they don't have adequate RFI protection (obviously). I suppose the first solution is to remove the GFI from the situation, but I thought using it was the right thing to do. Any personal anecdotes or advice would be welcome. Thanks! -john W4PAH Madison, WI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] WTB KPA-500
Anyone got a KPA-500 they are looking to sell? Contact me offline or call 903-778-2592 73 Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-KPA-500-tp7559931.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] GFI outlet, 100W on 20m, and *poof* (RFI?)
You could also try moving the GFCI to the panel box by installing a GFCI breaker in the panel box and replacing the GFCI outlet with a normal one. This might solve the problem by increasing the distance between the RFI source and the breaker. Also the shielding provided by the panel box may help. Of course this assumes you do not have anything on the circuit which you would not want GFCI for (like lights, smoke detectors etc.) Lou W2ROW John Shadle wrote Hi all, I realize that this is tangentially related to Elecraft gear since I'm using a K3 and experiencing this issue, but I thought someone else may have some knowledge to share with me to help me solve my problem. Recently I stopped using a 25' long extension cord to power my computer, power supply, and other accessories and installed a 2 gang box directly off of the main electrical panel, where my shack happens to be (in the basement). While our basement is waterproofed, it still has a concrete floor, which requires a GFI outlet (according to my electrician). To do my due diligence, I installed one GFI in the 2 gang box and 1 regular 3-prong grounded outlet. I have my shack computer, my power supply, and my transformer for my SGC SG-231 autotuner plugged into this. Last night I tuned up (15W) 20m and was hoping to work some DX. My SWR showed 2.0:1 on my SWR meter and on the K3. All is good. When I keyed down with 100W, the GFI tripped and my shack computer, power supply, etc. shut off. I'm using Leviton smartlockpro 20A GFCI outlets from Home Depot. They're not cheap, but maybe they don't have adequate RFI protection (obviously). I suppose the first solution is to remove the GFI from the situation, but I thought using it was the right thing to do. Any personal anecdotes or advice would be welcome. Thanks! -john W4PAH Madison, WI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-GFI-outlet-100W-on-20m-and-poof-RFI-tp7559926p7559932.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] Weird happening this morning
While trying to work CY9M (I got 'em) I had the K3 set up for split, split was showing in the window, had VFO B set to about 3 KHz UP where they were listening. The P3's cursor stayed purple (including the one on the SVGA display) and I got yelled at for transmitting on the DX station's frequency. First time I've ever had the K3 display SPLIT on the LCD and not actually be in that mode. Anyone else have this happen? Either before or since 4.51? Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Follow up on Weird happening this morning
In trying to duplicate this, I turned split off, and then turned it back on using the SPLIT key (hold AB) and split shows on the K3's LCD, but VFO B Cursor on both the P3 and SVGA stay purple and split does not operate properly on the K3 - TX stays on VFO A. I did have DATA display turned on on the SVGA. Immediately after I turned DATA display off, the cursors changed to red and VFO B went to the proper frequency. I verified this with a frequency counter. For Paul Saffren, There appears to be an improper interaction between the P3/SVGA and the K3's SPLIT mode when the Data display is active. The band where this happened was 15 meters and the mode was CW. I'm now going to run a few further checks to see if this is global or just on one band. Everyone else using the SVGA and the Beta FW for the Data display might want to watch for this as well.. Jim - W0EB While trying to work CY9M (I got 'em) I had the K3 set up for split, split was showing in the window, had VFO B set to about 3 KHz UP where they were listening. The P3's cursor stayed purple (including the one on the SVGA display) and I got yelled at for transmitting on the DX station's frequency. First time I've ever had the K3 display SPLIT on the LCD and not actually be in that mode. Anyone else have this happen? Either before or since 4.51? Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Another followup to Weird happening
The problem I reported IS global. It occurs on all bands. With the P3 SVGA's data display enabled, it seems to inhibit the K3 from actually entering SPLIT mode even though the SPLIT indicator shows in the K3's LCD display. I've confirmed by measuring the K3's output with a frequency counter that even though SPLIT is showing, the K3 is still transmitting on VFO A's frequency. The VFO B does not change to RED . The VFO B frequency DOES read the frequency it's set at and the purple cursor moves properly as you change the VFO B frequency. FW in use in the K3 is 4.51 and in the P3, Beta 01.17 as reported by both devices. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Another followup to Weird happening
The temporary solution to the problem is to disable the data display before entering SPLIT mode. It appears that it WILL remain in SPLIT when you re-enable the data display . Jim - W0EB The problem I reported IS global. It occurs on all bands. With the P3 SVGA's data display enabled, it seems to inhibit the K3 from actually entering SPLIT mode even though the SPLIT indicator shows in the K3's LCD display. I've confirmed by measuring the K3's output with a frequency counter that even though SPLIT is showing, the K3 is still transmitting on VFO A's frequency. The VFO B does not change to RED . The VFO B frequency DOES read the frequency it's set at and the purple cursor moves properly as you change the VFO B frequency. FW in use in the K3 is 4.51 and in the P3, Beta 01.17 as reported by both devices. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Computer Interface for digital modes
Like I said your characterization is a bit off. The built in sound card buys you a lot. Second if frequency is a control is a must, my computer can do it using any number of software packages. One of those packages is NaP3. It turns your radio into a full bore SDR with computer control. If this isn't satisfactory, one of the present PowerSDR packages allows VAC usage. Once that is set up, you can do what ever you want with complete computer control. It may take a bit of playing around, but it can work. However, you will definitely need two sound cards, and a second monitor wouldn't hurt either. All of the dongles I have seen are very simplistic, ergo cheap. This approach is a little more expensive, but it allows a greater range of possibilities. I still stand by what I said and suggest this approach. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 8:39 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: The SignaLink uses the radio's PTT on the mic connector to switch from rx to tx. The PTT is nothing more than a diode, capacitor and NPN transistor that forms a crude VOX circuit and can be added to the $9.99 USB audio dongle for about $2.00 by any competent amateur. That PTT does nothing to provide early PTT to switch amplifiers or preamplifiers, etc. that the EME folks require (and what W7GJ is trying to accomplish). So, I'd say your characterization is a bit off. No, my characterization is dead on the money - overpriced, and under performing in many aspects - particularly if one needs serial or USB control of K3 or KX3 frequency and positive computer controlled PTT for amplifier/preamp switching. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 8:10 PM, k3...@comcast.net wrote: Joe, The SignaLink uses the radio's PTT on the mic connector to switch from rx to tx. That is all that is really required. However, it does have a built in sound card that does work better than the one in my laptop. All power is taken from the USB connection to the computer. It's a complete, easy to set up and use package. With the additional sound card, I can do other things. So, I'd say your characterization is a bit off. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 4:32:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes Signalink USB is nothing more than a repackaged $10 USB audio dongle. It does not provide any USB to serial functions and no access to TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS. Lance specifically needed TxD and RxD for computer logging and RTS for advanced PTT. The alternative to the WestMountain Radio Nomic is a Buxcomm Rascal with a custom serial cable that splits RxD/TxD to the rig and DTR/RTS to the Rascal then to the rig. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 4:05 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Tigertronics is peddling the SignaLink. I've been using it for a long time on my TS-50 with the idea to use it on my KX3. I checked last night and found that they have the cables and the KX3 jumper plug. I've really been happy with this unit and suggest that you have a look. I paid $100 which included the cable I needed. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 2:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] More info on the SPLIT problem
I've also found that if you are IN split with the data display active, you can't exit split (even though the K3's SPLIT indicator goes away, it's still using the VFO B frequency for transmit. So, if you want to use SPLIT and the P3/SVGA data display, disable the display before turning SPLIT on and again before turning SPLIT off. If you don't do this, split appears to not work properly.. I have no way of determining if the glitch is in the BETA FW or something in the K3's FW that isn't reading commands from the P3/SVGA Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Computer Interface for digital modes
I see. The real issue is amplifier turn on timing. As I don't use an amplifier as QRO to me is a 100 Watts. I can't address the issue from experience. However, I suspect that there is an easy fix since all high power users face the same issue, particularly on CW. Someone needs to check to see is there is a delay built in to the PTT function the allows the amplifier to turn on when the PTT is keyed in proper sequence. I know this is not an issue with my Orion II, and I infer from those who do operate at the full legal limit around my neighborhood that this issue is a non-issue; a lot of them are using FT-1000s and K3s After mulling this over as I write this response, I come away with the idea that a parameter in the transmitter keying menu has not been changed to account for the amplifier turn on delay. Someone should check that. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 9:03 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: As usual, Joe is RIGHT ON THE MONEY! If I had a dime for every EMEe'r who was had troubles created by trying to use a Signalink, I would be sending this email from the beach in the Carib! I NEVER recommend them to anyone who is serious about running any kind of power on digital modes because of the cheap and dirty way they try to claim that they have PTT control, when all they really have is VOX. What I was talking about, and what most EME'ers and serious VHF'ers require, is an ADVANCE PTT command (which is very thoughtfully provided by WSJT programs) so that everything can be switched and settled into place BEFORE any signals are generated by the transmitter.If all you do is HF QRP, then the Signalink is probably all you will ever need. If you ever go QRO, it will pay you to do it right the first time and get a fully capable interface! GL and VY 73, Lance On 7/28/2012 12:10 AM, k3...@comcast.net wrote: Joe, The SignaLink uses the radio's PTT on the mic connector to switch from rx to tx. That is all that is really required. However, it does have a built in sound card that does work better than the one in my laptop. All power is taken from the USB connection to the computer. It's a complete, easy to set up and use package. With the additional sound card, I can do other things. So, I'd say your characterization is a bit off. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 4:32:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes Signalink USB is nothing more than a repackaged $10 USB audio dongle. It does not provide any USB to serial functions and no access to TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS. Lance specifically needed TxD and RxD for computer logging and RTS for advanced PTT. The alternative to the WestMountain Radio Nomic is a Buxcomm Rascal with a custom serial cable that splits RxD/TxD to the rig and DTR/RTS to the Rascal then to the rig. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 4:05 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Tigertronics is peddling the SignaLink. I've been using it for a long time on my TS-50 with the idea to use it on my KX3. I checked last night and found that they have the cables and the KX3 jumper plug. I've really been happy with this unit and suggest that you have a look. I paid $100 which included the cable I needed. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 2:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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:
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] GFI outlet, 100W on 20m, and *poof* (RFI?)
On 7/28/2012 5:59 AM, John Shadle wrote: I'm using Leviton smartlockpro 20A GFCI outlets from Home Depot. They're not cheap, but maybe they don't have adequate RFI protection (obviously). I suppose the first solution is to remove the GFI from the situation, but I thought using it was the right thing to do. Any personal anecdotes or advice would be welcome. The first thing that I would check is the green ground, i.e. the grounding wire. For something like this, it should go directly to the ground bus inside the entrance panel, not tied in with any other green ground. Are you using metal conduit / Thinwall or PVC? If metal, check the grounding. They make hubs that have a screw terminal for just that purpose. Second, make sure that your station equipment is bonded to each other and grounded to a common ground that is bonded to the house ground. This is important both for RFI reduction and for safety. If that doesn't alleviate the problem, contact the Leviton technical assistance folks. This may be a known problem and they may have a fix for that model of GFCI, or s others have said, try a different brand or convert the circuit breaker to a GFCI type - maybe the best bet. Hard to diagnose this at long distance. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane (PE - Electrical) Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 VP - Engineering and General Counsel CSI Telecommunications, Inc. Consulting Engineers From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out
I had a similar problem with a battery-operated CO detector. I covered it with aluminum foil, and punched through the foil everywhere there was an opening in the plastic case of the CO detector. No further issues. On 7/27/12 10:44 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: I am looking at this as an rfi issue first and foremost. I am going to clean up a little bit inside the shack. That particular K3 has been suffering with unusual noise with my new SteppIR three element that was put up less than a month ago. I have an 80 meter loop fed with homebrew ladder-line to an Ameritron ATR-30 tuner with an internal 1:1 balun. No (known) RFI on all bands, 80-10. But, I have a commercial tri-band beam fed with coax. (It has a balun at the feed-point). When I am operating 20 meter CW, it sets off the battery operated smoke detector in the hallway to our bedroom. Go figure! Not good when operating at night with my wife sleeping. She panicked. That alarm is extremely piercing. I put a MFJ-915 RF Isolator in line with the coax. So far, so good, but need more time on 20. It may be frequency specific, also. If it continues to be a problem, I will relocate the smoke detector to the garbage can. Richard Fjeld, N0CE -- 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
[Elecraft] Where is 4.39
I would like to go back to 4.39 firmware, anyone know where it could be found. I have scoured the elecraft website and can not find it. Toby W4CAK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Computer Interface for digital modes
Although I respect the comments from the experts (and Lance and I worked on two-meters thirty years ago) I must say that I use a Signallink on HF RTTY running a K3 and a venerable Drake L-4B without issue. If I was still on EME then of course I would have the full sequenced keying hardware. The Signallink is exactly what is described below, and I realize that I can, and have used the K3, with the built-in soundcard on my laptop but I have other uses for that card. Furthermore, I acquired the Signalink when I was using my prior transceiver so it's on hand. So despite its alleged failings, the Signalink has some usefulness in some applications. Wes N7WS --- On Fri, 7/27/12, Lance Collister, W7GJ w...@q.com wrote: As usual, Joe is RIGHT ON THE MONEY! If I had a dime for every EMEe'r who was had troubles created by trying to use a Signalink, I would be sending this email from the beach in the Carib! I NEVER recommend them to anyone who is serious about running any kind of power on digital modes because of the cheap and dirty way they try to claim that they have PTT control, when all they really have is VOX. What I was talking about, and what most EME'ers and serious VHF'ers require, is an ADVANCE PTT command (which is very thoughtfully provided by WSJT programs) so that everything can be switched and settled into place BEFORE any signals are generated by the transmitter. If all you do is HF QRP, then the Signalink is probably all you will ever need. If you ever go QRO, it will pay you to do it right the first time and get a fully capable interface! GL and VY 73, Lance On 7/28/2012 12:10 AM, k3...@comcast.net wrote: Joe, The SignaLink uses the radio's PTT on the mic connector to switch from rx to tx. That is all that is really required. However, it does have a built in sound card that does work better than the one in my laptop. All power is taken from the USB connection to the computer. It's a complete, easy to set up and use package. With the additional sound card, I can do other things. So, I'd say your characterization is a bit off. 73, Barry K3NDM Signalink USB is nothing more than a repackaged $10 USB audio dongle. It does not provide any USB to serial functions and no access to TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS. Lance specifically needed TxD and RxD for computer logging and RTS for advanced PTT. The alternative to the WestMountain Radio Nomic is a Buxcomm Rascal with a custom serial cable that splits RxD/TxD to the rig and DTR/RTS to the Rascal then to the rig. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 4:05 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Tigertronics is peddling the SignaLink. I've been using it for a long time on my TS-50 with the idea to use it on my KX3. I checked last night and found that they have the cables and the KX3 jumper plug. I've really been happy with this unit and suggest that you have a look. I paid $100 which included the cable I needed. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 2:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] More info on the SPLIT problem
Hi Jim, I can confirm that there is something weird happening with the red cursor (split transmit freq) on the P3 and on the external monitor when the SVGA Data mode is activated. Looking at the K3, the little arrow is still pointing to VFO B and the amber delta f LED is lit. Unfortunately I don't have the means to determine if I am actually transmitting on VFO A freq or VFO B freq. I'd like to think that it is just a P3 glitch but extra care should certainly be taken until this problem is totally understood. 73, Mike K2MK Jim Sheldon-2 wrote I've also found that if you are IN split with the data display active, you can't exit split (even though the K3's SPLIT indicator goes away, it's still using the VFO B frequency for transmit. So, if you want to use SPLIT and the P3/SVGA data display, disable the display before turning SPLIT on and again before turning SPLIT off. If you don't do this, split appears to not work properly.. I have no way of determining if the glitch is in the BETA FW or something in the K3's FW that isn't reading commands from the P3/SVGA Jim - W0EB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/More-info-on-the-SPLIT-problem-tp7559938p7559944.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
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I have P3-F #2169 factory assembled Asking $685.00 including shipping UPS and Paypal fees. Will ship CONUS ONLY. -- The Price of FREEDOM is Eternal Vigilance.Thomas Jefferson __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS P3-F
I have P3-F #2169 factory assembled Asking $685.00 including shipping UPS and Paypal fees. Will ship CONUS ONLY. RC KC5WA -- The Price of FREEDOM is Eternal Vigilance.Thomas Jefferson __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] WTB a MH2 Microphone
I have a new to me K2 without a microphone. If anyone has one and would like to sell it I'd be very grateful. You can let me know here or off site at ae7...@gmail.com or obee...@yahoo.com Thanks. Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-a-MH2-Microphone-tp7559948.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] KPA500 to Yaesu cabling
Looking for help with KPA500 to Yaesu cabling. I just got an FT-450D and need to cable it for use as a backup if the K3 needs to come out of the lineup. The linear connector on the Yaesu is a 10 pin mini din female. I so far have not been able to find a source for the male (or female for that matter) 10 pin mini din. Hate to buy an expensive Yaesu cable just to cut it up! God Bless Best 73! Jack - WE5ST __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Where is 4.39 Firmware
Thanks to all who responded to my request, I now have plenty to think about whether I want to attempt to do this or not. Thanks Again! Toby W4CAk __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 transmit audio cuts out
You might consider checking the power connectors and cable on both end. 73 Gene K1NR On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:04:22 -0700 Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Ariel, I switched to another 35 amp power supply and has the same issue. I should have mentioned that in my post to the reflector. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 28, 2012, at 5:36 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A p...@xs4all.nl wrote: Have you checked the power supply of the K3? 73 Arie PA3A Op 27-7-2012 14:36, Keith Heimbold schreef: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out
Gene, Great suggestion. It maybe the connector going into the rig or the connectors which I built. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 28, 2012, at 2:32 PM, Eugene Balinski euge...@nni.com wrote: You might consider checking the power connectors and cable on both end. 73 Gene K1NR On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:04:22 -0700 Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Ariel, I switched to another 35 amp power supply and has the same issue. I should have mentioned that in my post to the reflector. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 28, 2012, at 5:36 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A p...@xs4all.nl wrote: Have you checked the power supply of the K3? 73 Arie PA3A Op 27-7-2012 14:36, Keith Heimbold schreef: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (7/29/12) at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz +/- QRM. I will be in the Flight of the BumbleBees contest, so John, N6JW, will be net control from southern California. Have a good net. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Weird happening this morning.
Jim: The exact same thing happened to me about six or eight months ago, long before 4.51. LCD, P3 all showed VFO B up a certain amount. I recycled the radio and everything was OK. It has not happened since so the anomaly is extremely intermittent; for me a one time event. You are not alone! 73, Dan -- N3ND Message: 29 Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:34:40 -0500 From: Jim Sheldonw...@cox.net Subject: [Elecraft] Weird happening this morning To: Elecraft Mailing Listelecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 2012728103440.559905@home-5700c25bca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 While trying to work CY9M (I got 'em) I had the K3 set up for split, split was showing in the window, had VFO B set to about 3 KHz UP where they were listening. The P3's cursor stayed purple (including the one on the SVGA display) and I got yelled at for transmitting on the DX station's frequency. First time I've ever had the K3 display SPLIT on the LCD and not actually be in that mode. Anyone else have this happen? Either before or since 4.51? Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 data keyboard.
Glad it was of help to someone Mike. Did you take a look at the video's ? A bit amateur I know , but holding a camera whilst the other hand on the keyboard will do that. I guess it gives an idea of the setup to those curious. I like the fact you can set colour code for the tx Rx etc. I should be on 20m today, may catch you on-air. Cheers Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: K2MK [mailto:k...@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, 28 July 2012 10:39 PM To: vk4...@bigpond.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard. Hi Adrian, Thanks for posting the eBay item number and letting us know this keyboard works for the SVGA card input. I purchased it and my total cost including shipping was only $8.04. At that price it's worth having if nothing more than as a backup keyboard for when I spill coffee on my regular keyboard. 73, Mike K2MK Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:55:10 -0700 For those interested in the rubber keyboard, this is exactly the same as mine on USA eBay site, and DOES work with the P3 SVGA data usb input.; Lookup Item number: 160745894556 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA500 to Yaesu cabling
You can find the elusive 10 pin mini-din connectors here: http://cablesandconnectors.com/26500-26.HTM About 1/3rd of the way down the page, in the left hand column. No experience with them, just found with a Google search. GL, Bruce, N1RX Looking for help with KPA500 to Yaesu cabling. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Where is 4.39
Toby, I sent you 4.47, and can send you 4.39 later when I am in the shack. Was the decoder the reason to revert? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Toby Pennington Sent: Sunday, 29 July 2012 3:09 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Where is 4.39 I would like to go back to 4.39 firmware, anyone know where it could be found. I have scoured the elecraft website and can not find it. Toby W4CAK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 Dial Calibration Question
I have noticed that my K2 dial calibration seems to match my ICOM 756 Pro III for all CW stations. However, when I compare signals SSB signals the K2 seems to be off by about 200 cycles. Is this a dial calibration issue or something related to the filters? I had not noticed this until I installed the K2IO and started to use Spot Collector spots to tune the rig through the K2IO. When I tune in spots I noticed that they are off by about 200 cycles. I only use the rig for CW QRP so I had not noticed this before. I do not have a K2 SSB adapter in the rig. Fred, KC9QQ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Dial-Calibration-Question-tp7559958.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] Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip
Ok , well I did exactly what you are looking at doing yesterday. Basically just extract the zip file to a folder location on your pc . Then use your ''browse'' in P3 utility under firmware tab to locate that folder. Ensure the menu advanced function is active so you can select which files will be sent to the P3. The right side column will show the older firmware checked (in checkbox) files against the left column existing new files you have loaded. Use the send checked files to K3 (These should already be checked by default) to K3, and it will go through a firmware downgrade . Then you are good to go. If you do get a mcu ld error with tx light on, then unplug the APP connector power in for a minute close port on P3 Utility. Then (after a minute) power on holding power button in for 10 seconds until TX ind flashes. Screen will be unlit with mcu ld visible. Close port on P3 Utility, a firmware required popup should occur and you can redo the firmware downgrade as previous. Then you are good to go with a good decoder. Cheers Adrian ... vk4tux To: Adrian Subject: Re: Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip Adrian, that's exactly what I wanted to do as I am using the new P3 digital modes and find the decoding is not up to par. However, the K3 utility wants to only go up in firmware so I am not sure how to get it to recognize an older version for installation. I got into trouble earlier and it took me three hours to reboot my K3 as it went dead, I was trying to intall 4.50 at the time and could not get the utility to recognize it. I wasted a lot of time on that one. Toby W4CAK Subject: Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip This is 4.47, if you are just look to restore good K3 decoder etc. Cheers Adrian __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Dial Calibration Question
Fred, It could be either the VFO or the filters or both. Go to my webpage www.w3fpr.com and follow the instructions in the K2 Dial Calibration article. That should line everything up quite nicely (within 20 or 30 Hz anyway). 73, Don W3FPR On 7/28/2012 6:30 PM, KC9QQ wrote: I have noticed that my K2 dial calibration seems to match my ICOM 756 Pro III for all CW stations. However, when I compare signals SSB signals the K2 seems to be off by about 200 cycles. Is this a dial calibration issue or something related to the filters? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 transmit audio cuts out
Keith, You could also have a loose connection in your microphone cable. When operating SSB, if there is no audio, there will be no RF output. So you can look at the PTT, the audio, the power supply, and just about every thing else in your station. Cables are usually the weak link. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/28/2012 5:34 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Gene, Great suggestion. It maybe the connector going into the rig or the connectors which I built. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 transmit audio cuts out
Don, Will do so. I did switch out two complete headsets including adapter and foot switch and had the same experience. I have done a RFI cleanup effort and so far things have not re-occurred. Thanks, Ketih AG6AZ -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2012 3:44 PM To: Keith Heimbold Cc: Eugene Balinski ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out Keith, You could also have a loose connection in your microphone cable. When operating SSB, if there is no audio, there will be no RF output. So you can look at the PTT, the audio, the power supply, and just about every thing else in your station. Cables are usually the weak link. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/28/2012 5:34 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Gene, Great suggestion. It maybe the connector going into the rig or the connectors which I built. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] P3/SVGA USB Keyboard
Someone posted a link to this keyboard on eBay a while back and before finding out whether or not it worked, I ordered one. There was another post or two saying it didn't work and that it was maybe an apple keyboard. Cost on eBay had been $19.95 with free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Well, I got it in today, and first hooked it up to one of my HP laptop's USB ports. Fired up and ran straight off. The external KB I had on the laptop originally got snatched to plug into the P3. Since this one worked on the PC laptop, I swapped them again, plugging the little 78 key KB from eBay into the P3. Turned it on, enabled the data display and immediately got the asterisk on the status line. Tested CAPS lock and NUM lock and the lights lit up, so I started typing and yup, got characters in the TX buffer window so I did a quick test with a bunch of VVV and my call - KB locked up from RF! (I had the KPA500 on and set to about 600W). Cycled power on the P3, re-enabled data and the KB worked again. I had a bunch of split ferrites designed to kill RFI coming out of monitors so I wrapped 3 turns of the cable through 2 of them - one right at the KB and the other as close to the USB plug as I could get it. I don't know the ferrite type material, but they are ATI bran d and part # is 500500. I had gotten them from a surplus outfit called Electronics Goldmine last year sometime. Ran the test again with the KPA500 running 600 watts on 20 meters and no lockup so hopefully it will continue to work. BTW, I had the same problem with the other PC KB and used the same type ferrites on it with equally good results. Anyway, to whoever posted the original link, THANKS! Saw another link to that rubberized roll-up keyboard earlier today, and it was cheap enough even with the shipping out of China it was less than 10 bucks so I ordered one of those too. I hate the internal keyboards on most laptops and it that one works, it will easily fit in my laptop's carry bag. THANKS to whoever posted this one as well. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Weird happening this morning.
*OK, this is what happened to me. The split issue is not unique to the SVGA board it seems, as it happened to me once in the last couple of days and I had been playing with DATA modes and I too got a caning for calling on the DX frequency..oops! Gary * On 29 July 2012 07:56, Dan Atchison n...@aol.com wrote: Jim: The exact same thing happened to me about six or eight months ago, long before 4.51. LCD, P3 all showed VFO B up a certain amount. I recycled the radio and everything was OK. It has not happened since so the anomaly is extremely intermittent; for me a one time event. You are not alone! 73, Dan -- N3ND Message: 29 Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:34:40 -0500 From: Jim Sheldonw...@cox.net Subject: [Elecraft] Weird happening this morning To: Elecraft Mailing Listelecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 2012728103440.559905@home-5700c25bca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 While trying to work CY9M (I got 'em) I had the K3 set up for split, split was showing in the window, had VFO B set to about 3 KHz UP where they were listening. The P3's cursor stayed purple (including the one on the SVGA display) and I got yelled at for transmitting on the DX station's frequency. First time I've ever had the K3 display SPLIT on the LCD and not actually be in that mode. Anyone else have this happen? Either before or since 4.51? Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- *Gary* *If you don't know where you are going you will probably end up somewhere else.* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard.
That was my post Jim, Funny if you look that up on www.ebay.com.au , then the shipping is free (Posts to: N. and S. America, Europe, Asia, Australia ) . However on www.ebay.com there is a shipping charge. As I use both sites here, I see no reason why you can't purchase from the au site and save on shipping. Item number: 160745894556 85 Keys USB Silicone Rubber Waterproof Flexible Foldable Keyboard For PC Gray Adrian ... vk4tux Saw another link to that rubberized roll-up keyboard earlier today, and it was cheap enough even with the shipping out of China it was less than 10 bucks so I ordered one of those too. I hate the internal keyboards on most laptops and it that one works, it will easily fit in my laptop's carry bag. THANKS to whoever posted this one as well. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Where is 4.39
Problems like this can be avoided by following these guidelines for upgrading the firmware: 1. Find the upgrade on Elecraft's site and download them to a new folder on your hard drive. It may take a little bit of hunting but it is always possible. 2. Open the appropriate utility and steer it to the directory where your downloaded update resides. 3. Perform the upgrade, taking all files from the upgrade directory. 4. Don't delete the upgrade directory unless you are sure that you will never want to go back to it. Downgrading is no problem as long as you have a local copy of it. Truth is that with hard drives now routinely 500GB+ there is really no reason to ever delete a firmware version. I never have for my K3 and I have carried then across at least one computer upgrade. AB2TC - Knut Toby, I sent you 4.47, and can send you 4.39 later when I am in the shack. Was the decoder the reason to revert? -Original Message- From: elecraft-bounces@.qth [mailto:elecraft-bounces@.qth] On Behalf Of Toby Pennington Sent: Sunday, 29 July 2012 3:09 AM To: Elecraft@.qth Subject: [Elecraft] Where is 4.39 I would like to go back to 4.39 firmware, anyone know where it could be found. I have scoured the elecraft website and can not find it. Toby W4CAK snip -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Where-is-4-39-tp7559942p7559966.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 data keyboard.
Ok Jim, The rubber one works great even with a sb-220 working hard nearby. In my video you can hear the sb-220 Jennings vacuum qsk relay, It has the AG6K qsk kit fitted; http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/?action=view http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/vk4tux/?action=viewcurrent=P3SVGA _datcw_V73NSK.mp4 current=P3SVGA_datcw_V73NSK.mp4 I am using the rubber keyboard and tx text is purple in lower field. Cheers Adrian . vk4tux -Original Message- From: Jim Sheldon [mailto:w...@cox.net] Sent: Sunday, 29 July 2012 9:50 AM To: Adrian Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard. Thanks Adrian, Shipping to the US was only $1.89 or something miniscule like that - I didn't even worry about that. Typical slow boat from China though, last thing I ordered from there under similar circumstances took about a week and a half to get it. Again, not a problem to me. The little silver top one that someone else posted a link to works fine unless subjected to heavy RF fields like I happen to have in the shack when I run the amp as my antennas are pretty close in to the house. I need to find a good, fairly inexpensive source of type 31 and type 43 split ferrites that are small enough for almost a snug fit on 3/16 or at least as small as 1/4 so I can keep the RF from getting into the KB on it's cable. Some of this Chinese stuff doesn't have very good RF suppression, so cheap isn't necessarily best - LOL. Jim That was my post Jim, Funny if you look that up on http://www.ebay.com.au www.ebay.com.au , then the shipping is free (Posts to: N. and S. America, Europe, Asia, Australia ) . However on http://www.ebay.com www.ebay.com there is a shipping charge. As I use both sites here, I see no reason why you can't purchase from the au site and save on shipping. Item number: 160745894556 85 Keys USB Silicone Rubber Waterproof Flexible Foldable Keyboard For PC Gray Adrian ... vk4tux Saw another link to that rubberized roll-up keyboard earlier today, and it was cheap enough even with the shipping out of China it was less than 10 bucks so I ordered one of those too. I hate the internal keyboards on most laptops and it that one works, it will easily fit in my laptop's carry bag. THANKS to whoever posted this one as well. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html 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] Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip
See inline for comments -Original Message- From: Toby Pennington [mailto:toby...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Sunday, 29 July 2012 10:42 AM To: Adrian Subject: Re: Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip I have successfully downloaded 4.47 after crashing the radio once but came back according to your input and 4.47 loaded in. Disconnecting the P3 before K3 power up, after a mcu ld issue is required and I forgot to mention that. Plug P3 supply back after the K3 firmware has been completed. Sounds like you were good, but I just remembered that. Now, I am wondering what settings you have in your rig which gives you really good decode. I am working on that now. I have the AGC threshold set to 8 with the SLP set to 7. Set SLP to 0. AGC at 8 is good. I have theTEXT DEC set to threshold of 5 and 30 to 90 wpm. Yes the 30-90wpm works the best even at slow speeds. I use a narrow filter. Set threshold for clean pulses on the cwt display after spotting (centre) the signal. Then use filter width and/or rf gain to fine tune. I get perfect results most of the time, and using this method on noisy lower bands works well. Just check the cwt is pulsing with the cw, then you are close. The fine tune is reflected in the print. I just noticed my P3 cursor will not move so have another issue HI Check for tracking mode or disable re-enable svga etc. Good Luck Adrian ... vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] GFI outlet, 100W on 20m, and *poof* (RFI?)
We have this same problem every year using my RV for field day. The GFI's in the RV control nearly every outlet. 100 watts to a nearby antenna, and the GFI's trip nearly every outlet. For this last June, I wired a special circuit to the main panel to give the operating position it's own GFI-free outlet. End of problems. Turns out the GFI's are a special kind, designed just for walls in RV's, and you're pretty much stuck with what you have. 73, Guy. On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 8:59 AM, John Shadle sha...@katzenfisch.com wrote: Hi all, I realize that this is tangentially related to Elecraft gear since I'm using a K3 and experiencing this issue, but I thought someone else may have some knowledge to share with me to help me solve my problem. Recently I stopped using a 25' long extension cord to power my computer, power supply, and other accessories and installed a 2 gang box directly off of the main electrical panel, where my shack happens to be (in the basement). While our basement is waterproofed, it still has a concrete floor, which requires a GFI outlet (according to my electrician). To do my due diligence, I installed one GFI in the 2 gang box and 1 regular 3-prong grounded outlet. I have my shack computer, my power supply, and my transformer for my SGC SG-231 autotuner plugged into this. Last night I tuned up (15W) 20m and was hoping to work some DX. My SWR showed 2.0:1 on my SWR meter and on the K3. All is good. When I keyed down with 100W, the GFI tripped and my shack computer, power supply, etc. shut off. I'm using Leviton smartlockpro 20A GFCI outlets from Home Depot. They're not cheap, but maybe they don't have adequate RFI protection (obviously). I suppose the first solution is to remove the GFI from the situation, but I thought using it was the right thing to do. Any personal anecdotes or advice would be welcome. Thanks! -john W4PAH Madison, WI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 SVGA Mouse click tune
Any chance that the Keyboard connector on the rear panel of the P3 might one day support a mouse, offering point and click tune functionality? (point to the desired signal on the P3 using the mouse/cursor; click the mouse button; K3 tunes to that frequency; op uses K3 main tuning knob to tweak the tuning as needed) My operation is about 95% cw, and click tuning sure would make it easy to quickly get to a signal at the other end of the current cw band within the current 'span'. The same benefit would exist for SSB as well. 73, Dale WA8SRA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Diversity Receive is too quiet
Note that the PRE/ATT setting for AUX RF BNC is separate from PRE/ATT for the RX ANT on the main RX. To set this correctly, first do a HOLD on RX ANT button to make sure the subRX is listening on the AUX RF BNC. You will have to repeat the HOLD if it already was on AUX RF and you just switched it to MAIN, but you must check this. Do this BEFORE using B SET. You can't switch this once you are inside B SET. Do a HOLD on A/B button. You will see b SET come up on the display. The PRE/ATT state displayed is now that of the sub RX. TAP/HOLD on the PRE/ATT button will now set these conditions for the sub RX. On 160m I always have ATT on the MAIN antenna (TX antenna) and PRE on RX and AUX RF inputs. Diversity on the K3 is awesome. 73, Guy. On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 8:29 PM, Steve n...@gbis.com wrote: My receive antenna, when plugged into ANT 1, produces much louder signals and much less noise than plugged into AUX RF/BNC during diversity receive. I am unable to locate anyone addressing this issue in the past 3 years of archives. The K3 does have a sub receiver, but, no antenna tuner. The sub receiver and main are set for: PRE is on ATT is off AF is turned up RF is full on L-MIX-R appears to be unavailable during diversity. Tuned in signals are heard, but they are very weak when the receive antenna is plugged into AUX RF/BNC during diversity receive compared to the receive antenna being plugged into ANT 1. Steve, NU7T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip
Sooner or later running a K3 with back level firmware will be a problem. With so many devices coming out and the amount of work on those, you will simply be left behind. No company without the economies of scale like Microsoft can maintain old code. Some people report getting perfect copy using 4.51. Can they please share the AGC settings, and decoder threshold, etc that they are using. Please include any NB, NR, bandwidth, RF gain, etc. settings you are using. Knowing the perverse nature of CPU coding for hardware, it's entirely possible that the 4.47 good menu settings depended on an AGC bug in 4.47. That would mean that it's impossible to restore the settings from 4.47 in a future 4.52. I seem to remember a period of thrashing about when CW decode first came out, until working popular settings emerged. 73, Guy. On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com wrote: See inline for comments -Original Message- From: Toby Pennington [mailto:toby...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Sunday, 29 July 2012 10:42 AM To: Adrian Subject: Re: Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip I have successfully downloaded 4.47 after crashing the radio once but came back according to your input and 4.47 loaded in. Disconnecting the P3 before K3 power up, after a mcu ld issue is required and I forgot to mention that. Plug P3 supply back after the K3 firmware has been completed. Sounds like you were good, but I just remembered that. Now, I am wondering what settings you have in your rig which gives you really good decode. I am working on that now. I have the AGC threshold set to 8 with the SLP set to 7. Set SLP to 0. AGC at 8 is good. I have theTEXT DEC set to threshold of 5 and 30 to 90 wpm. Yes the 30-90wpm works the best even at slow speeds. I use a narrow filter. Set threshold for clean pulses on the cwt display after spotting (centre) the signal. Then use filter width and/or rf gain to fine tune. I get perfect results most of the time, and using this method on noisy lower bands works well. Just check the cwt is pulsing with the cw, then you are close. The fine tune is reflected in the print. I just noticed my P3 cursor will not move so have another issue HI Check for tracking mode or disable re-enable svga etc. Good Luck Adrian ... vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] cw M slot repeat function reset
It is noted that using M(1-4) for CQ in repeat mode, the actuation of P3SVGA keyboard does not cancel the repeat function. The cq text does not show on SVGA also, but no big deal there. I'm around 14.013.60 at the moment. A tap of the key/paddle obviously does. Could this be implemented in the next firmware Paul? Thanks also. Adrian...vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Evening, Another chilly, damp week has ended. I have gone back to heating my greenhouse each night. The propagation was pretty good to good each time I was on the air. During one contact we could each hear the noise increase as the ionosphere was effected by the sun. A quiet band developed a roar, held it for a few minutes, and then dropped back down to near where it had been. What will it be like closer to solar maximum? Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0200z (Sunday 7 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Stay well, Kevin. KD5ONS - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip
Guy, well Elecraft said they acknowledge the issue and they will work on it in the next firmware. When that happens I will pick it up. Of course with 4.51 you can get perfect copy in perfect conds, but try a very weak signal or a noisy background and you are doomed. The cwt threshold point dropped from 8 to 2 with the new firmware leaving little to work with. I consider myself pretty good at setting cwt and have trained a few k3 owners in this area to the finer points using RF gain and filter width to get it near perfect, once the threshold is set. On 29/07/2012 1:57, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Sooner or later running a K3 with back level firmware will be a problem. With so many devices coming out and the amount of work on those, you will simply be left behind. No company without the economies of scale like Microsoft can maintain old code. Some people report getting perfect copy using 4.51. Can they please share the AGC settings, and decoder threshold, etc that they are using. Please include any NB, NR, bandwidth, RF gain, etc. settings you are using. Knowing the perverse nature of CPU coding for hardware, it's entirely possible that the 4.47 good menu settings depended on an AGC bug in 4.47. That would mean that it's impossible to restore the settings from 4.47 in a future 4.52. I seem to remember a period of thrashing about when CW decode first came out, until working popular settings emerged. 73, Guy. On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com mailto:vk4...@bigpond.com wrote: See inline for comments -Original Message- From: Toby Pennington [mailto:toby...@embarqmail.com mailto:toby...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Sunday, 29 July 2012 10:42 AM To: Adrian Subject: Re: Emailing: k3fw4r47.zip I have successfully downloaded 4.47 after crashing the radio once but came back according to your input and 4.47 loaded in. Disconnecting the P3 before K3 power up, after a mcu ld issue is required and I forgot to mention that. Plug P3 supply back after the K3 firmware has been completed. Sounds like you were good, but I just remembered that. Now, I am wondering what settings you have in your rig which gives you really good decode. I am working on that now. I have the AGC threshold set to 8 with the SLP set to 7. Set SLP to 0. AGC at 8 is good. I have theTEXT DEC set to threshold of 5 and 30 to 90 wpm. Yes the 30-90wpm works the best even at slow speeds. I use a narrow filter. Set threshold for clean pulses on the cwt display after spotting (centre) the signal. Then use filter width and/or rf gain to fine tune. I get perfect results most of the time, and using this method on noisy lower bands works well. Just check the cwt is pulsing with the cw, then you are close. The fine tune is reflected in the print. I just noticed my P3 cursor will not move so have another issue HI Check for tracking mode or disable re-enable svga etc. Good Luck Adrian ... vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailto: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 transmit audio cuts out
Don, I am now starting to think that it is an issue with my power connectors that I am using. I bought some additional ferrites and put the balun design 1113u in line to take care of RFI but i know believe that the power connectors are a little intermittent at times. I don't always get a solid click when inserting into the back of the K3 or into the power supply line. I like the convenience of those type of connectors but they do seem to loosen up over time. Thanks again, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 28, 2012, at 3:44 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Keith, You could also have a loose connection in your microphone cable. When operating SSB, if there is no audio, there will be no RF output. So you can look at the PTT, the audio, the power supply, and just about every thing else in your station. Cables are usually the weak link. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/28/2012 5:34 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Gene, Great suggestion. It maybe the connector going into the rig or the connectors which I built. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 transmit audio cuts out
Keith, The APP connectors do not loosen up over time if they are properly assembled. I have repaired 3 KPA100s over the last week that have had APP connectors improperly assembled. This is an ongoing problem. If your APP connectors do not fit together and latch in place, it is likely that you have not assembled them properly. Take a look at the diagram on page 37 of the XV transverter manual Download from http://www.elecraft.com/manual/XV%20Transverter%20Owner%27s%20Manual%20Rev%20F.pdf. Figure 29 is the best description of the proper locking of the APP blades into the housing. If you do not have the blades locked into the housing correctly, you will not have adequate DC power connections and will be complaining about the APP connectors loosing the connection. If you have problems of that nature, make certain you have properly assembled the APP connectors. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/28/2012 11:10 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Don, I am now starting to think that it is an issue with my power connectors that I am using. I bought some additional ferrites and put the balun design 1113u in line to take care of RFI but i know believe that the power connectors are a little intermittent at times. I don't always get a solid click when inserting into the back of the K3 or into the power supply line. I like the convenience of those type of connectors but they do seem to loosen up over time. Thanks again, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 28, 2012, at 3:44 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Keith, You could also have a loose connection in your microphone cable. When operating SSB, if there is no audio, there will be no RF output. So you can look at the PTT, the audio, the power supply, and just about every thing else in your station. Cables are usually the weak link. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/28/2012 5:34 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Gene, Great suggestion. It maybe the connector going into the rig or the connectors which I built. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 transmit audio cuts out
Don - I have not been following this thread very carefully, but am a bit baffled by your response to Keith. He talked about not getting a solid click when plugging the DC cable into the back of the K3... it sounds like you are talking about the click when inserting the terminal into the APP. I have NEVER had a click when plugging a power pole into another power pole, whether on the rear of my K3, or in-line. In fact, the power poles disconnect from the rear of the K3 with such ease that if I move the rig, even a little, I OFTEN have to plug the DC back into the rear of the K3. I thought that perhaps I did not understand what you were telling him, so I looked at the XV download link you referenced, and cannot find the diagram to which you make reference. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 12:22 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Keith, . If your APP connectors do not fit together and latch in place, it is likely that you have not assembled them properly. Take a look at the diagram on page 37 of the XV transverter manual Download from http://www.elecraft.com/manual/XV%20Transverter%20Owner%27s%20Manual%20Rev%20F.pdf . Figure 29 is the best description of the proper locking of the APP blades into the housing. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS KX1 with 4 bands
For sale is a KX1 SN#2608 with all 4 bands installed and aligned. Includes KXPD1 paddle and Pelican Case. Asking $425 shipped for all Please contact me off list. PayPal is Ok. Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Mouse click tune
That is a good idea, Dale, and I would also find that useful. However, I doubt it will be possible as the USB connector is used for the keyboard. Using a USB hub on the P3 would certainly be a challenge for the designers. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Dale Boresz d...@lightstream.net writes Any chance that the Keyboard connector on the rear panel of the P3 might one day support a mouse, offering point and click tune functionality? (point to the desired signal on the P3 using the mouse/cursor; click the mouse button; K3 tunes to that frequency; op uses K3 main tuning knob to tweak the tuning as needed) My operation is about 95% cw, and click tuning sure would make it easy to quickly get to a signal at the other end of the current cw band within the current 'span'. The same benefit would exist for SSB as well. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
You can say that again Wes. I ordered some equipment from a company in North Carolina and it was picked up on July 10th. By July 12th it had made it to San Antonio, Texas. It sat there for 4 days and then arrived in Eagles Pass, Texas on July 16th. It's still in Eagles pass according to the tracking information. When I call and ask when it will be delivered they always have some excuse and promise someone will call me within the hour with a delivery date. No one ever calls and it's still in Eagles pass as of today which is July 28th. I even sent an email to customer service and unlike Elecraft I'm still waiting for an answer after 4 days. UPS is not and never will be my carrier of choice! Their attitude explains why their trucks are brown though. Barry KS7DX -Original Message- From: Wes Stewart [mailto:n...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 12:15 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Jack Berry Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( Lately UPS has not been very, very good... I ordered a speaker from a company in Las Vegas, NV; I'm in Tucson. It was shipped on July 2 and scheduled for delivery on July 5, according to UPS' own tracking data. On the morning of July 5, it was Out for delivery. Imagine my surprise to see later in the day, Business was closed, will try again tomorrow. I'm not a business but a residence and I was home all day. I called their 800 number and requested a call from the local office. When they called, I got profuse apologies for their mistake, promises that heads would roll and that I would get my shipment the following day without fail. If that were the case, I wouldn't be writing. The next day, according to the tracking info, my business was again closed... twice. Another telephone got the same canned response and I'm sorry, you won't get it until next week. So my package due on July 5 arrived on July 9. I could have driven to Vegas for the weekend and picked it up. Wes N7WS --- On Fri, 7/27/12, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( To: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com, 'Frode LA2RL' la2romeol...@gmail.com, Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, July 27, 2012, 11:42 AM UPS is very, very good at their business. Bet you have it tomorrow! Imagaine how surprised the other person is that they received a radio and not clothing! God Bless Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'Frode LA2RL' la2romeol...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( That my friend is very hard to understand I'm sure, hope you get it sorted out soon. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frode LA2RL Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:54 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( Hi, Since I received my UPS tracking code last week I have been following the parcel's track through the US, arriving in Germany and then going through Denmark and Sweden before arriving in Oslo, Norway yesterday. The expected delivery was next Monday before the end of the day. However, today the postman arrived with a big parcel from UPS with my name, address and the correct UPS tracking code for my KX3 shipment. I hurried inside to open the box and almost had a heart attack. The box is full with clothes. I have got the wrong box and somebody else has got my KX3, :-( UPS says there must have been a mix of two or more shipments along the way. They will send me a new address labels for the box I have received and I hope they manage to trace the person who has got mine. A long wait just became even longer. 73's from a sad ham, Frode, LA2RL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/ Version: 2012.0.2196 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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:
Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
On Fri, 2012-07-27 at 15:12 -0700, Phil Kane wrote: My experience with both UPS and FedEx is that the driver leaves the package at the door. I have had many serious package-delivery problems with both UPS and the US Postal Service over the years. I've never had a problem with FedEx. The Postal Service is the worst. Alan 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
