Re: [Elecraft] V63ZM KH2/G3ZEM
On 2/27/2013 11:45 PM, Bob Henderson wrote: Just a short note of thanks to all of my friends at Elecraft. And thank you, Bob. We worked when you were V63ZM, and I didn't realize until after the QSO it was you. I was wondering who was this guy saying hello Jim. :) For those who don't know, Bob is a superb engineer, and the guy who put together excellent group-buy kits to build 6-band bandpass filters using W3NQN designs. I just finished building two of them, as have several of my friends. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade
I absolutely cannot upgrade to the latest P3 FW (1.25). I had similar issues with 1.24, but it eventually loaded after several attempts. I have tried about seven or eight times and it always gets to the same spot and I then get a message, Elecraft P3 Utility quit unexpectedly. FW version 1.24 would get to different spots before it quit. I am using the latest P3 Utility for the Mac 1.13.2.3. It also locks up with a previous version of the P3 Utility. I tried re-loading 1.24 and I get the same error at what appears to be the same point of the load. I really cannot tell you where it stops as the Utility quits and does not show the last message. I can reboot the P3 and it appears to work fine and restarting the P3 Utility tells me whatever version FW is on it. However, it is a tad disconcerting that the FW load never completes. I have tried different baud rates, but it won't even attempt to load at anything other than 38k4. I seem to remember reading somewhere that you can only load FW at 38k4, but I cannot find that reference now and I probably dreamed it. If I am missing something, please, enlighten me. Thanks, Joel - W4JBB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - spikes that never move
This morning I removed the entire shack from AC and left only the K3/P3 on battery and the antennas disconnected. No change on the screen. Bunch of work for nothing and was exactly what I expected. Of note: The ghosts vanish when the band is active - covered by the ambient background noise level. During the day, when the band is dead, this is not the case and the spikes can be seen. Remember, I can not tune to them as they remain in a static location on the scope. Signals move through them as you tune. Having used other forms of band-scopes over the years (including the great SM-220) that only displayed what was actually RF on a band, I am convinced this is something internally generated within the P3. If it was outside of the P3, it would tune (move when the VFO is moved). Perhaps the P3 is overkill and does, or is capable of, way more than what a simple band-scope really needs to do. Such is the day and age of microprocessors - simplicity has been left in the dust of bells and whistles. Rather than continue to worry about this, I am just going to accept it as an anomaly of the P3. It really has no effect other than appearing as signals that are not really there. Once you know what they are, you won't bother trying to tune to them. Does this make it right for the $$$? No, of course not, but it is the easy way out for an old guy that only rag chews on 75 and 40. Thanks for all the comments, Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade
An update: I have tried different USB ports on the computer and a different cable. I cannot use a true RS232 cable as I have no true RS232 port. So, I don't know if the P3 is fully loaded or not. 73, Joel - W4JBB On 2/28/13 5:43 AM, Joel Black wrote: I absolutely cannot upgrade to the latest P3 FW (1.25). I had similar issues with 1.24, but it eventually loaded after several attempts. I have tried about seven or eight times and it always gets to the same spot and I then get a message, Elecraft P3 Utility quit unexpectedly. FW version 1.24 would get to different spots before it quit. I am using the latest P3 Utility for the Mac 1.13.2.3. It also locks up with a previous version of the P3 Utility. I tried re-loading 1.24 and I get the same error at what appears to be the same point of the load. I really cannot tell you where it stops as the Utility quits and does not show the last message. I can reboot the P3 and it appears to work fine and restarting the P3 Utility tells me whatever version FW is on it. However, it is a tad disconcerting that the FW load never completes. I have tried different baud rates, but it won't even attempt to load at anything other than 38k4. I seem to remember reading somewhere that you can only load FW at 38k4, but I cannot find that reference now and I probably dreamed it. If I am missing something, please, enlighten me. Thanks, Joel - W4JBB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - spikes that never move
Hello Bill, Contact elecraft support should be the right approach. If there is something wrong with your P3, repair under warranty is quick and efficiency. Elecraft support has never let me down. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2013年02月28日 (週四) 8:13 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move This morning I removed the entire shack from AC and left only the K3/P3 on battery and the antennas disconnected. No change on the screen. Bunch of work for nothing and was exactly what I expected. Of note: The ghosts vanish when the band is active - covered by the ambient background noise level. During the day, when the band is dead, this is not the case and the spikes can be seen. Remember, I can not tune to them as they remain in a static location on the scope. Signals move through them as you tune. Having used other forms of band-scopes over the years (including the great SM-220) that only displayed what was actually RF on a band, I am convinced this is something internally generated within the P3. If it was outside of the P3, it would tune (move when the VFO is moved). Perhaps the P3 is overkill and does, or is capable of, way more than what a simple band-scope really needs to do. Such is the day and age of microprocessors - simplicity has been left in the dust of bells and whistles. Rather than continue to worry about this, I am just going to accept it as an anomaly of the P3. It really has no effect other than appearing as signals that are not really there. Once you know what they are, you won't bother trying to tune to them. Does this make it right for the $$$? No, of course not, but it is the easy way out for an old guy that only rag chews on 75 and 40. Thanks for all the comments, Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] spikes that never move
I fought the same problem Dave W8FGU had and also tracked it to the cables for the P3. The connectors on the cable were inferior to Amphenol’s in that there was no tension in the connector when seating them and thus there was eventually a poor connection to the shield. Whenever the problem would occur I could reseat both connectors and the problem, stationary images, would clear. I tried replacing the cable with one of the same types received with the P3 but it also had the same problem. When pushing some true Amphenols on that I had here provided a lot of tension when pushing them on. 73 Mike __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KAT-500 Antenna Tuner question
That’s the way it currently works. I.e., when you select AUTO, or MAN or BYP the KAT500 stays that way on all bands. I train my KAT500 on my three antennas on all bands, and then leave it in MAN mode after that. Bypass is a tuning solution when the SWR is low. When in MANual, the KAT500 still recalls the settings and antenna used last on that frequency/band. Works great. Phil – AD5X “I'm using a KAT-500 and am surprised that when I change bands it doesn't remember whether it was in Automatic or By-Pass the last time it was on that band. If my KAT-500 is set to Automatic on one band then it's on Automatic for every band change. I'm hoping someone knows of a way to activate a memory feature on the KAT-500 so that each band can have it's own setting: Auto-Man-Byp.My reason for the memory is to eliminate unneeded relay tuning and chatter... as on some bands I simply don't need the KAT-500 and I don't appreciate it trying to tune every antenna that it thinks needs tuning. (as sometimes antennas don't need to be tuned... but the KAT-500 thinks otherwise) Thanks!” __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
Just bought one of these boom mic-headsets and plan to use with my K3's. Is the battery bias supply included with the headset needed? And do I need to adapt the microphone's 3-conductor mini phone plug to a 2-conductor before plugging into the K3 rear-panel mic input? Thanks any help 73/Jon AA1K www.aa1k.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
Jon, Just plug it in, turn bias on and set the Mic gain range to L (low) - the microphone is quite sensitive. (MIC SEL RP.L bias) You do not need the battery on the K3, but hang onto it, you may need it with another transceiver that does not supply bias internally. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/28/2013 9:00 AM, Jon Zaimes AA1K wrote: Just bought one of these boom mic-headsets and plan to use with my K3's. Is the battery bias supply included with the headset needed? And do I need to adapt the microphone's 3-conductor mini phone plug to a 2-conductor before plugging into the K3 rear-panel mic input? Thanks any help __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
This may be apples to oranges, but, I use a Pyle headset with my kx3 and mine works with or without mic bias. But if I have the mic bias off the radio goes into scan mode. Don't know why. Just thought I'd mention this in case your K3 acts the same wayRick On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM, Jon Zaimes AA1K j...@verizon.net wrote: Just bought one of these boom mic-headsets and plan to use with my K3's. Is the battery bias supply included with the headset needed? And do I need to adapt the microphone's 3-conductor mini phone plug to a 2-conductor before plugging into the K3 rear-panel mic input? Thanks any help 73/Jon AA1K www.aa1k.us __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net 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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
Rick, I would wager that your microphone ties the tip and ring together. If you look at the 'pinout' for the KX3 microphone (page 5 of the manual) you will see that Ring 1 is PTT/UP/DN. If that pin is grounded, it is the PTT function, but if there is a resistance to ground on that ring, you will have either the UP or DN function depending on the value of the resistor. Apparently the voltage introduced by applying bias is causing your KX3 to interpret that level as either UP or DN (and it keeps repeating). If you turn off bias, the the 'bias' voltage is supplied by the residual voltage from the PTT/UP/DN detection circuit in the KX3. Although that works, the voltage source being used for that bias is sufficient for the microphone element, but it is 'dirty logic voltage' which can give you noise in the microphone input. Turning on the KX3 Noise Gate can help reduce that noise. I built an adapter for my CM-500 (which also connects the tip and ring together) to eliminate that connection - one can use a stereo jack and a stereo plug with the tip of the jack connected to the tip of the plug and the shells connected together (no connection to the ring). I built my adapter with a 4 circuit plug and brought out the logic ground (ring2) and ring1 to a switch that I use for PTT, but that is not a requirement, just my desire. BTW, tying the ring and tip together is not a problem for the K3 because the K3 jack has no connection to the ring (that is why it is marked Mono - the jack is actually stereo. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/28/2013 9:15 AM, Rick Robinson wrote: This may be apples to oranges, but, I use a Pyle headset with my kx3 and mine works with or without mic bias. But if I have the mic bias off the radio goes into scan mode. Don't know why. Just thought I'd mention this in case your K3 acts the same wayRick __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KAT-500 Antenna Tuner question
When the tuner is in auto, does it not automatically go into bypass(even though it does not show BYP) if the antenna swr is detected to be below 1.2 to 1? John N1JM Phil amp; Debbie Salas wrote That’s the way it currently works. I.e., when you select AUTO, or MAN or BYP the KAT500 stays that way on all bands. I train my KAT500 on my three antennas on all bands, and then leave it in MAN mode after that. Bypass is a tuning solution when the SWR is low. When in MANual, the KAT500 still recalls the settings and antenna used last on that frequency/band. Works great. Phil – AD5X “I'm using a KAT-500 and am surprised that when I change bands it doesn't remember whether it was in Automatic or By-Pass the last time it was on that band. If my KAT-500 is set to Automatic on one band then it's on Automatic for every band change. I'm hoping someone knows of a way to activate a memory feature on the KAT-500 so that each band can have it's own setting: Auto-Man-Byp.My reason for the memory is to eliminate unneeded relay tuning and chatter... as on some bands I simply don't need the KAT-500 and I don't appreciate it trying to tune every antenna that it thinks needs tuning. (as sometimes antennas don't need to be tuned... but the KAT-500 thinks otherwise) Thanks!” __ 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 - 73, John N1JM K3 #5986 P3 #1752 KPA500 #596 KAT500 #575 KX3 #926 XG3 XG1 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT-500-Antenna-Tuner-question-tp7570476p7570493.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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade
What do you mean by a different cable? What kind of USB-Serial adapter are you using? Can you try a different USB to serial adapter? 73, John N1JM W4JBB wrote An update: I have tried different USB ports on the computer and a different cable. I cannot use a true RS232 cable as I have no true RS232 port. So, I don't know if the P3 is fully loaded or not. 73, Joel - W4JBB On 2/28/13 5:43 AM, Joel Black wrote: I absolutely cannot upgrade to the latest P3 FW (1.25). I had similar issues with 1.24, but it eventually loaded after several attempts. I have tried about seven or eight times and it always gets to the same spot and I then get a message, Elecraft P3 Utility quit unexpectedly. FW version 1.24 would get to different spots before it quit. I am using the latest P3 Utility for the Mac 1.13.2.3. It also locks up with a previous version of the P3 Utility. I tried re-loading 1.24 and I get the same error at what appears to be the same point of the load. I really cannot tell you where it stops as the Utility quits and does not show the last message. I can reboot the P3 and it appears to work fine and restarting the P3 Utility tells me whatever version FW is on it. However, it is a tad disconcerting that the FW load never completes. I have tried different baud rates, but it won't even attempt to load at anything other than 38k4. I seem to remember reading somewhere that you can only load FW at 38k4, but I cannot find that reference now and I probably dreamed it. If I am missing something, please, enlighten me. Thanks, Joel - W4JBB __ 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 __ 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 - 73, John N1JM K3 #5986 P3 #1752 KPA500 #596 KAT500 #575 KX3 #926 XG3 XG1 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Newest-P3-FW-Upgrade-tp7570483p7570494.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 - spikes that never move
If you are adventurous, you might take the cover off and make sure all screws are tight, particularly those that need to make a good chasis ground connection. 73, John N1JM Bill Clarke wrote This morning I removed the entire shack from AC and left only the K3/P3 on battery and the antennas disconnected. No change on the screen. Bunch of work for nothing and was exactly what I expected. Of note: The ghosts vanish when the band is active - covered by the ambient background noise level. During the day, when the band is dead, this is not the case and the spikes can be seen. Remember, I can not tune to them as they remain in a static location on the scope. Signals move through them as you tune. Having used other forms of band-scopes over the years (including the great SM-220) that only displayed what was actually RF on a band, I am convinced this is something internally generated within the P3. If it was outside of the P3, it would tune (move when the VFO is moved). Perhaps the P3 is overkill and does, or is capable of, way more than what a simple band-scope really needs to do. Such is the day and age of microprocessors - simplicity has been left in the dust of bells and whistles. Rather than continue to worry about this, I am just going to accept it as an anomaly of the P3. It really has no effect other than appearing as signals that are not really there. Once you know what they are, you won't bother trying to tune to them. Does this make it right for the $$$? No, of course not, but it is the easy way out for an old guy that only rag chews on 75 and 40. Thanks for all the comments, Bill W2BLC __ 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 - 73, John N1JM K3 #5986 P3 #1752 KPA500 #596 KAT500 #575 KX3 #926 XG3 XG1 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-spikes-that-never-move-tp7570445p7570495.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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade
Joel, It sounds like you are having a problem with your USB/Serial Adapter. Make sure you have the latest driver installed for your adapter. Also make sure that the connector is securely fastened to the P3. There is no need to change baud rates. The Utility will automatically switch to 38.4k for firmware downloads. I would leave the P3 at 38.4k all the time. What brand of USB/Serial adapter are you using? David, W4SMT From: Joel Black w4...@charter.net To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 6:43 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade I absolutely cannot upgrade to the latest P3 FW (1.25). I had similar issues with 1.24, but it eventually loaded after several attempts. I have tried about seven or eight times and it always gets to the same spot and I then get a message, Elecraft P3 Utility quit unexpectedly. FW version 1.24 would get to different spots before it quit. I am using the latest P3 Utility for the Mac 1.13.2.3. It also locks up with a previous version of the P3 Utility. I tried re-loading 1.24 and I get the same error at what appears to be the same point of the load. I really cannot tell you where it stops as the Utility quits and does not show the last message. I can reboot the P3 and it appears to work fine and restarting the P3 Utility tells me whatever version FW is on it. However, it is a tad disconcerting that the FW load never completes. I have tried different baud rates, but it won't even attempt to load at anything other than 38k4. I seem to remember reading somewhere that you can only load FW at 38k4, but I cannot find that reference now and I probably dreamed it. If I am missing something, please, enlighten me. Thanks, Joel - W4JBB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX(2)
The KX2 is popular in my beginners CW class, too. 73, Kent K9ZTV On 2/28/2013 1:24 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote: In related news, I worked a ham today on CW, and was told that he was using a KX2. I asked for a repeat and he confirmed a KX2. I replied that I understood he said a KX2, without getting any correction from him. Are you guys doing a new rig Beta test that I haven't heard about? This is exciting. A KX2 might be just the rig for me! But, my KX3 is doing everything I could ask for in a rig the size of a medium paperback. Maybe I will wait on the KX2! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KAT-500 Antenna Tuner question
Yes. Not Bypass Mode but the tuning solution is to bypass the matching network when the SWR is low. The KAT500 stays in MANUAL or AUTOMATIC mode according to what you have selected. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John_N1JM Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:30 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 Antenna Tuner question When the tuner is in auto, does it not automatically go into bypass(even though it does not show BYP) if the antenna swr is detected to be below 1.2 to 1? John N1JM Phil amp; Debbie Salas wrote That’s the way it currently works. I.e., when you select AUTO, or MAN or BYP the KAT500 stays that way on all bands. I train my KAT500 on my three antennas on all bands, and then leave it in MAN mode after that. Bypass is a tuning solution when the SWR is low. When in MANual, the KAT500 still recalls the settings and antenna used last on that frequency/band. Works great. Phil – AD5X “I'm using a KAT-500 and am surprised that when I change bands it doesn't remember whether it was in Automatic or By-Pass the last time it was on that band. If my KAT-500 is set to Automatic on one band then it's on Automatic for every band change. I'm hoping someone knows of a way to activate a memory feature on the KAT-500 so that each band can have it's own setting: Auto-Man-Byp.My reason for the memory is to eliminate unneeded relay tuning and chatter... as on some bands I simply don't need the KAT-500 and I don't appreciate it trying to tune every antenna that it thinks needs tuning. (as sometimes antennas don't need to be tuned... but the KAT-500 thinks otherwise) Thanks!” __ 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 - 73, John N1JM K3 #5986 P3 #1752 KPA500 #596 KAT500 #575 KX3 #926 XG3 XG1 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT-500-Antenna-Tuner-question-tp7570476p7570493.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] spikes that never move
Do I detect a trend here, our friend in VK has had radiated noise coming down the power lines and has seen poor EMC PCB design practice which has been verified by other hams on here and the Yahoo group, you and others are seeing spurious emissions from the P3, I asked questions about testing and certification with no response. Has the P3 been tested for emissions in a test lab?, does it meet the requirements for sale in the EU and other parts of the world?. I really would like to know, my K3, KPA500 and KAT500 all were supplied with no D of C's or CE marks which is against EU law. Sorry to be pedantic about this but the competition do meet their regulatory requirements. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 28 Feb 2013, at 12:46, Mike Greenway k...@bellsouth.net wrote: I fought the same problem Dave W8FGU had and also tracked it to the cables for the P3. The connectors on the cable were inferior to Amphenol’s in that there was no tension in the connector when seating them and thus there was eventually a poor connection to the shield. Whenever the problem would occur I could reseat both connectors and the problem, stationary images, would clear. I tried replacing the cable with one of the same types received with the P3 but it also had the same problem. When pushing some true Amphenols on that I had here provided a lot of tension when pushing them on. 73 Mike __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 Encoder Question on 7415 build
Glenn and goodnight all I'll put this link: http://cjoint.com/?CBBvSo5XnWP if here can help you to see a little more clearly the way I mounted here # 7369 73 , Christophe F8ACF-56 De : Glenn Haffly k5zegl...@gmail.com À : Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Envoyé le : Mercredi 27 février 2013 17h01 Objet : [Elecraft] K2 Encoder Question on 7415 build I have a question on the length of the 4 wires from the encoder board to the front panel. If they are too short the encoder is too far forward resulting in the front panel buttons out of alignment. Having the wires longer cures the front panel alignment but , Then the back of the encoder board is contacting the rear of the control board. Anyone else observed this? Thanks , Glenn K5ZE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - spikes that never move
A signal near the I.F. that is picked up by the P3 or P3 cable will not move as you tune. Other signals appear to move only because their frequency relative to the I.F. center frequency changes as you change the frequency of the K3's VFO. I'm not saying that the artifacts cannot be internal to the P3. Only that a fixed frequency signal near the K3's I.F. will remain in a fixed position on the P3 display as you tune the K3, whether it is internal or external to the P3. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Clarke Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move This morning I removed the entire shack from AC and left only the K3/P3 on battery and the antennas disconnected. No change on the screen. Bunch of work for nothing and was exactly what I expected. Of note: The ghosts vanish when the band is active - covered by the ambient background noise level. During the day, when the band is dead, this is not the case and the spikes can be seen. Remember, I can not tune to them as they remain in a static location on the scope. Signals move through them as you tune. Having used other forms of band-scopes over the years (including the great SM-220) that only displayed what was actually RF on a band, I am convinced this is something internally generated within the P3. If it was outside of the P3, it would tune (move when the VFO is moved). Perhaps the P3 is overkill and does, or is capable of, way more than what a simple band-scope really needs to do. Such is the day and age of microprocessors - simplicity has been left in the dust of bells and whistles. Rather than continue to worry about this, I am just going to accept it as an anomaly of the P3. It really has no effect other than appearing as signals that are not really there. Once you know what they are, you won't bother trying to tune to them. Does this make it right for the $$$? No, of course not, but it is the easy way out for an old guy that only rag chews on 75 and 40. Thanks for all the comments, Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX(2)
Someone makes a KX-2 antenna tuner, I believe. There is no Elecraft KX2, real or imagined. Wayne N6KR On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:06 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: The KX2 is popular in my beginners CW class, too. 73, Kent K9ZTV On 2/28/2013 1:24 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote: In related news, I worked a ham today on CW, and was told that he was using a KX2. I asked for a repeat and he confirmed a KX2. I replied that I understood he said a KX2, without getting any correction from him. Are you guys doing a new rig Beta test that I haven't heard about? This is exciting. A KX2 might be just the rig for me! But, my KX3 is doing everything I could ask for in a rig the size of a medium paperback. Maybe I will wait on the KX2! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
I will check that out this evening. I also will check out what happens when I turn off the up/dn function in the menu. Currently it is on. My audio output is very clean. My local friends have scrutinized the audio and said it is excellent. I appreciate the input. I'll get back on my findings. On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Rick, I would wager that your microphone ties the tip and ring together. If you look at the 'pinout' for the KX3 microphone (page 5 of the manual) you will see that Ring 1 is PTT/UP/DN. If that pin is grounded, it is the PTT function, but if there is a resistance to ground on that ring, you will have either the UP or DN function depending on the value of the resistor. Apparently the voltage introduced by applying bias is causing your KX3 to interpret that level as either UP or DN (and it keeps repeating). If you turn off bias, the the 'bias' voltage is supplied by the residual voltage from the PTT/UP/DN detection circuit in the KX3. Although that works, the voltage source being used for that bias is sufficient for the microphone element, but it is 'dirty logic voltage' which can give you noise in the microphone input. Turning on the KX3 Noise Gate can help reduce that noise. I built an adapter for my CM-500 (which also connects the tip and ring together) to eliminate that connection - one can use a stereo jack and a stereo plug with the tip of the jack connected to the tip of the plug and the shells connected together (no connection to the ring). I built my adapter with a 4 circuit plug and brought out the logic ground (ring2) and ring1 to a switch that I use for PTT, but that is not a requirement, just my desire. BTW, tying the ring and tip together is not a problem for the K3 because the K3 jack has no connection to the ring (that is why it is marked Mono - the jack is actually stereo. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/28/2013 9:15 AM, Rick Robinson wrote: This may be apples to oranges, but, I use a Pyle headset with my kx3 and mine works with or without mic bias. But if I have the mic bias off the radio goes into scan mode. Don't know why. Just thought I'd mention this in case your K3 acts the same wayRick __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 KX2
Well Wayne, if you guys ever did decide to do a KX2, I'd buy one...just because !! Ed N7EDK KX3, KX1, and K2. Someone makes a KX-2 antenna tuner, I believe. There is no Elecraft KX2, real or imagined. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - spikes that never move
When I first got my P3 I used the included cable. I had some spikes on the screen that didn't make sense. As I have worked at minimizing ingress of junk into the cables in my shack I replaced the included cable and made up a new one with 100% foil shielded coax with new BNC connectors. That took care of the junk on the screen. Before I left home this week for KP2 I hooked up a coax from the P3 to the LP-Pan to run CW Skimmer. When I hook up the cable I see one spike on the P3. I have not had time to check it out. Will do that when I get home. Ferrite on the coax jumper didn't help. 73, N2TK/NP2, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 11:45 AM To: 'Bill Clarke'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move A signal near the I.F. that is picked up by the P3 or P3 cable will not move as you tune. Other signals appear to move only because their frequency relative to the I.F. center frequency changes as you change the frequency of the K3's VFO. I'm not saying that the artifacts cannot be internal to the P3. Only that a fixed frequency signal near the K3's I.F. will remain in a fixed position on the P3 display as you tune the K3, whether it is internal or external to the P3. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Clarke Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move This morning I removed the entire shack from AC and left only the K3/P3 on battery and the antennas disconnected. No change on the screen. Bunch of work for nothing and was exactly what I expected. Of note: The ghosts vanish when the band is active - covered by the ambient background noise level. During the day, when the band is dead, this is not the case and the spikes can be seen. Remember, I can not tune to them as they remain in a static location on the scope. Signals move through them as you tune. Having used other forms of band-scopes over the years (including the great SM-220) that only displayed what was actually RF on a band, I am convinced this is something internally generated within the P3. If it was outside of the P3, it would tune (move when the VFO is moved). Perhaps the P3 is overkill and does, or is capable of, way more than what a simple band-scope really needs to do. Such is the day and age of microprocessors - simplicity has been left in the dust of bells and whistles. Rather than continue to worry about this, I am just going to accept it as an anomaly of the P3. It really has no effect other than appearing as signals that are not really there. Once you know what they are, you won't bother trying to tune to them. Does this make it right for the $$$? No, of course not, but it is the easy way out for an old guy that only rag chews on 75 and 40. Thanks for all the comments, Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
If Don doesn't mind me following on... If, like me, you don't use a headset all the time, I use a desk mic most of the time, a stereo extension cable plugged into the K3's rear panel mic jack and brought to the front of the radio (I just coil it up underneath) makes connecting it a breeze. I do likewise with a footswitch cable to the rear jack. I don't like reaching back there and fishing for jacks any more than I have to! 73, de Nate, N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] and SVGA question
It appears you can dump images to a USB thumb drive.. but nothing in the svga manual indicates a place to plug in the drive. Does it use the keyboard USB port or what? Thanks Harlan NC3C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - spikes that never move
Thanks Ron - great explanation. This afternoon the desk comes out from the wall so I can get behind everything and I will try a few more tests and cable replacements. At least I will know if it is internal. Slow process and easier to just ignore - but I'd like to know where it is coming from. Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] and SVGA question
Harlan, The thumb drive is plugged into the USB-A connector on the back of the SVGA board. This is the same connector that you would use to connect a keyboard. The P3/SVGA manual will be updated shortly. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-and-SVGA-question-tp7570505p7570507.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 - spikes that never move
Got it - it was worth dragging the desk out from the wall (no small undertaking) so I could change the BNC cable from the K3 to the P3 with an old mil-spec cable from my radar days. With the replacement cable in place, all the ghosts vanished. I have sent an email to support with the information and request for a replacement cable. Thanks to all who replied - the ghost spikes really did bug me, but I was about to give up on it. Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - spikes that never move
This is at least the third message from you that I have seen in which you claim that the spurs you are seeing are an inherent defect of the P3. Others report either that spurs do not appear, or are caused by a cable with a bad braid connection, poor grounding, etc. I personally cannot find such spurs when I disconnect my antenna. So it seems obvious that there is a malfunction in your P3. Several people have suggested that you contact K3 support to get it fixed, which they would undoubtedly do at no charge. But you respond that there is an anomaly in the P3 and that it isn't right for the $$$. Let me add that I had an SM-220, and it wasn't all that 'great'. It certainly didn't come close to the functionality and performance of the P3! On 2/28/2013 4:13 AM, Bill Clarke wrote: This morning I removed the entire shack from AC and left only the K3/P3 on battery and the antennas disconnected. No change on the screen. Bunch of work for nothing and was exactly what I expected. Of note: The ghosts vanish when the band is active - covered by the ambient background noise level. During the day, when the band is dead, this is not the case and the spikes can be seen. Remember, I can not tune to them as they remain in a static location on the scope. Signals move through them as you tune. Having used other forms of band-scopes over the years (including the great SM-220) that only displayed what was actually RF on a band, I am convinced this is something internally generated within the P3. If it was outside of the P3, it would tune (move when the VFO is moved). Perhaps the P3 is overkill and does, or is capable of, way more than what a simple band-scope really needs to do. Such is the day and age of microprocessors - simplicity has been left in the dust of bells and whistles. Rather than continue to worry about this, I am just going to accept it as an anomaly of the P3. It really has no effect other than appearing as signals that are not really there. Once you know what they are, you won't bother trying to tune to them. Does this make it right for the $$$? No, of course not, but it is the easy way out for an old guy that only rag chews on 75 and 40. Thanks for all the comments, Bill W2BLC -- 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] P3 New Features
The new P3 firmware has added some new items to the P3 menu and SVGA sub menu. The first one is labeled Amplifier and can be toggled on and off. It increases the height of the displayed signals on the P3 but does not change the amplitude scale on the left side. Obviously some further explanation is required. I slipped a thumb drive into the Keyboard socket on the SVGA board and then located some new items on the SVGA sub menu of the P3. By pressing the Select knob for the menu item SVGA Ubmp it loaded a bitmap image of the SVGA screen onto the thumb drive. It included decoded text that I had at the bottom of the screen. The image size was 1282KB for my 1280 x 1024 monitor setting. You might want to attach a pull string to your thumb drive. It's close proximity to the SVGA connector and the serial connector made it tough to get a good grip for thumb drive extraction. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-New-Features-tp7570510.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 - spikes that never move
Thank you for your kind support. Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
Nate, You actually can leave the headset plugged into the back of the K3 and the desk mic plugged into the front. Change the one that is active with the MIC SEL menu. No extension cord required, and no fishing for the jacks. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/28/2013 1:08 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote: If Don doesn't mind me following on... If, like me, you don't use a headset all the time, I use a desk mic most of the time, a stereo extension cable plugged into the K3's rear panel mic jack and brought to the front of the radio (I just coil it up underneath) makes connecting it a breeze. I do likewise with a footswitch cable to the rear jack. I don't like reaching back there and fishing for jacks any more than I have to! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
Nate, For What it is Worth: Might want to select microphones with a Macro if the sensitivity and/or response is very different between the two microphones. I need to select H or L gain and different Mic Gain settings for my 2 microphones. I use PF1 for the front mic PF2 for the rear mic. George AI4VZ -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Nate, You actually can leave the headset plugged into the back of the K3 and the desk mic plugged into the front. Change the one that is active with the MIC SEL menu. No extension cord required, and no fishing for the jacks. 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 New Features
I actually bought a 2 port USB 2.0 mechanical switch which has a 3 foot cable on it and use it to switch between my Logitech wireless keyboard and the thumb drive. Found it on fleaBay for less than 10 bucks but I don't remember now just which Chinese company had it listed. Took about a week to get here from Hong Kong and the shipping was free. As stated in the firmware doc's, not all thumb drives are created equal and only some will work. You may have to try more than one before you find one that works as I did. The one I'm currently using is a SanDisk Cruzer Glide 4gig I picked up at Walmart. Don't remember the price. Don't know the availability in the UK but I'm sure you can find something. Jim - W0EB It might make sense to install a short USB extender cable for the back of the P3 so that either the keyboard or the USB drive can be inserted without mucking around at the back of the gear - I hate doing that! 73 Stephen G4SJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 mods by I7SWX
Hi! I just read all about the I7SWX mods and I was wondering what Elecraft's point of view is in this? Are these mods really a major improvement? (Are is it 'crap'..) Are there any plans in the near future to build a new mixer module with this technology? What about the other mods; - terminating the filter bank - PSU voltage regulator noise As allways.. very interested in K3 improvements 8-) 73's Twan - PA0KV K3 - 1770 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 mods by I7SWX
Twan, The K3 is one of the highest-performance radios available (very high on everyone's list, including Sherwood's). A small additional improvement in one or two parameters may be of interest to a few operators. The other 99.9% of K3 owners do not need to make any modifications. 73, Wayne N6KR On Feb 28, 2013, at 12:33 PM, Twan at pa0kv.nl wrote: Hi! I just read all about the I7SWX mods and I was wondering what Elecraft's point of view is in this? Are these mods really a major improvement? (Are is it 'crap'..) Are there any plans in the near future to build a new mixer module with this technology? What about the other mods; - terminating the filter bank - PSU voltage regulator noise As allways.. very interested in K3 improvements 8-) 73's Twan - PA0KV K3 - 1770 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
* On 2013 28 Feb 14:00 -0600, Don Wilhelm wrote: Nate, You actually can leave the headset plugged into the back of the K3 and the desk mic plugged into the front. Change the one that is active with the MIC SEL menu. No extension cord required, and no fishing for the jacks. Of course I *could* but I chose this method as I can then put the headset away and clear some desk clutter. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
* On 2013 28 Feb 14:13 -0600, GDanner wrote: Nate, For What it is Worth: Might want to select microphones with a Macro if the sensitivity and/or response is very different between the two microphones. Already done right after I determined the settings needed for the CM-500. :-) 73, de Nate, N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 mods by I7SWX
Then again if you want your K3 to be one of the top .1% these mods will help. 73, Keith, XE3/K5ENS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-mods-by-I7SWX-tp7570516p7570520.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] Elecraft KX2
On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:27 AM, edward kacura ekac...@yahoo.com wrote: Someone makes a KX-2 antenna tuner, I believe. That would be Mizuho: http://www.mizuhoradio.com/kx.html Brian On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:27 AM, edward kacura ekac...@yahoo.com wrote: Well Wayne, if you guys ever did decide to do a KX2, I'd buy one...just because !! Ed N7EDK KX3, KX1, and K2. Someone makes a KX-2 antenna tuner, I believe. There is no Elecraft KX2, real or imagined. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 New Features
Did not know there were significant differences between thumb drives. I have a couple of dozen of assorted makes/sizes and have never had a glitch with any of them. Are there specific models to stay away from for use with Elecraft? Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 New Features
All the 'plain vanilla' USB1 and USB2 drives that I tried would work with the pre-beta firmware, but download times varied from 20 seconds up to almost 50 seconds. The fastest that I tried was a Kingston Data Traveler 8GB USB2.0. A drive labelled USB3.0 didn't work at all. If Elecraft can move on to make that same USB port function with a mouse as well, allowing point-and-click tuning (left click moves VFOA, right-click moves VFOB) that would leave the PC-based SDRs with very little competitive advantage. 73 from Ian GM3SEK -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Clarke Sent: 28 February 2013 21:42 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 New Features Did not know there were significant differences between thumb drives. I have a couple of dozen of assorted makes/sizes and have never had a glitch with any of them. Are there specific models to stay away from for use with Elecraft? Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 exciting a Palomar TX5300 PA
I have just concluded assembling a K2. Within a few weeks I will have an ATU installed too. I wonder if this transceiver could work through a Palomar TX 5300 PA.? The TX 5300, a solid state RF-amplifier, will put out a 500 watts PEP if fed by 10 watts of excitation. Hans , OZ5RB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - spikes that never move
I threw that Elecraft supplied cable away. Chuck, KE9UW AARL, CCA Lionel Trains TCA, LCCA, LRRC aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWRA, BMWMOA #224 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Bill Clarke [b...@w2blc.net] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 1:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move Got it - it was worth dragging the desk out from the wall (no small undertaking) so I could change the BNC cable from the K3 to the P3 with an old mil-spec cable from my radar days. With the replacement cable in place, all the ghosts vanished. I have sent an email to support with the information and request for a replacement cable. Thanks to all who replied - the ghost spikes really did bug me, but I was about to give up on it. Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 exciting a Palomar TX5300 PA
Hans, I see no reason it would not work. If the amplifier presents a good 50 ohm load to the exciter, then I would suggest you forst tune the KAT2 into a 50 ohm dummy load for ANT1. Connect the amp to the ANT1 jack from the KAT2 and it should drive the amp just fine. That leaves ANT2 to be used with another antenna for QRP operation. The KAT2 tuner remembers the tuning combination on a per band, per antenna basis, so if you do not change antennas (or the connection to the amp), all should be automatic when switching bands or from QRO to QRP operation. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/28/2013 5:21 PM, Hans Elfelt Bonnesen wrote: I have just concluded assembling a K2. Within a few weeks I will have an ATU installed too. I wonder if this transceiver could work through a Palomar TX 5300 PA.? The TX 5300, a solid state RF-amplifier, will put out a 500 watts PEP if fed by 10 watts of excitation. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 New Features
Agreed! The combination of mouse-based point-and-click tuning within the stable context of the P3's fixed-tune mode, would be a powerful asset. This can currently be achieved with the LP-PAN/NaP3 combination, but it would be great to have that capability without the requirement of a separate computer. 73, Dale WA8SRA On 2/28/2013 5:12 PM, Ian White wrote: ... If Elecraft can move on to make that same USB port function with a mouse as well, allowing point-and-click tuning (left click moves VFOA, right-click moves VFOB) that would leave the PC-based SDRs with very little competitive advantage. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 New Features
Or purchase an A/B USB switch and leave both plugged in? 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) -- I am told I talk in shorthand and then smudge it. - J.R.R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973) On 28 Feb 2013, at 20:09, Stephen Prior wrote: It might make sense to install a short USB extender cable for the back of the P3 so that either the keyboard or the USB drive can be inserted without mucking around at the back of the gear - I hate doing that! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 28 February 2013 19:48, Mike K2MK k...@comcast.net wrote: The new P3 firmware has added some new items to the P3 menu and SVGA sub menu. The first one is labeled Amplifier and can be toggled on and off. It increases the height of the displayed signals on the P3 but does not change the amplitude scale on the left side. Obviously some further explanation is required. I slipped a thumb drive into the Keyboard socket on the SVGA board and then located some new items on the SVGA sub menu of the P3. By pressing the Select knob for the menu item SVGA Ubmp it loaded a bitmap image of the SVGA screen onto the thumb drive. It included decoded text that I had at the bottom of the screen. The image size was 1282KB for my 1280 x 1024 monitor setting. You might want to attach a pull string to your thumb drive. It's close proximity to the SVGA connector and the serial connector made it tough to get a good grip for thumb drive extraction. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-New-Features-tp7570510.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3 New Features
Thumb drives are definitely not created equal. other than download speeds there are other timing issues. the combination of the OS on a desktop or laptop computer and the firmware on the motherboard seems to deal with poor quality thumb drives. but just about any dedicated hardware that just has basic USB support will not like substandard thumb drives.At work we use thumb drives to load and upgrade firmware on much of our equipment and find that many types fail.Oddly its not always the more expensive brand names that work. we have a bunch of no-name drives from an unknown source that just fine.The Kingston Data Traveler is the one that is recommended by engineering and work well. On 2/28/2013 16:42, Bill Clarke wrote: Did not know there were significant differences between thumb drives. I have a couple of dozen of assorted makes/sizes and have never had a glitch with any of them. Are there specific models to stay away from for use with Elecraft? Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530.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 vs. KX3 for digital modes
Stan, I use both the K3 and KX3 for various digital modes. I have both connected to a Signalink USB. They both work very well for digital using the Signalink USB. I would say the K3 is a little better since it is more flexible, you can leave the digital connections in place and not have to disconnect the mic on the KX3 when you want to use SSB. Plus the K3 can provide a little more power when needed. If you have any other questions let me know. 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Stan AE7UT Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
I have been doing PSK with 5 watts for several years. WHile many people report running 10 to 100 watts, 5 seems to get the job done for me, although I have a long list of stories about, The one that got away. I did a bunch of RTTY at 5 watts in the North American QSP Party RTTY contest (my first real contest experience). I never lacked for contacts, although I missed one at the very end because the other guy could not read me. After about 4 repeats, he went off with 40 seconds to go and got another contact, so I don't feel too bad. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 2/28/13 at 4:43 PM, ae7...@gmail.com (Stan AE7UT) wrote: I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? --- Bill Frantz| If the site is supported by | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | ads, you are the product.| 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
My k2, k3 and kx3 do great on digital. I run 5 watt most the time. I have run 25 watts before. But 5 watts have made many contacts in cw and psk31. Good luck Gerald. On Feb 28, 2013 6:43 PM, Stan AE7UT ae7...@gmail.com wrote: I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
You will not be running digital modes with 12W on the KX3. It is rated for 5W on digital modes. Some people prefer to run it it at 3W. I've seen photos of one KX3 modified with a big heat sink and fan for higher power on digital modes. For modes that require extreme frequency stability (e.g. JT65), you may be better off with the K3. The KX3 does have an optional calibration procedure for better temperature compensation, but the K3 is probably better out of the box and has additional options for frequency stabilization. wunder K6WRU On Feb 28, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Stan AE7UT wrote: I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 vs. KX3 for digital modes
I use my KX3 with an isolating (transformer) attenuating cord @ 5 watts with a 24 foot wire antenna and it works very well. Tried to keep it simple with the KX3 for portable operation. I use a SignaLink USB with my K3 it also works. very well @ 10 watts. John Hendricks K7JLT On Feb 28, 2013, at 16:43, Stan AE7UT ae7...@gmail.com wrote: I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Diagnostic commands accidentally left in P3 version 1.25
By accident, two diagnostic commands in the P3 MCU firmware were left in for the latest release of version 1.25. These were menu items that allowed the rear IF amplifier to be enabled and disabled along with a menu command that allowed the LCD display to be re-initialized.Also the regular wig-wag LEDs on the back of the P3 MCU board were disabled. We've since corrected the issue by releasing version 1.26 of the P3 firmware, which is currently available through regular firmware download. Only the P3 firmware needs to be updated. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. Release notes for these versions: MCU 01.26 / 2-28-2013 * Added an SVGA menu option to store a bitmap copy of the external monitor screen to a USB mass storage device. * Added SVGA menu options to save and restore the SVGA module's state to a USB mass storage device. * Added an alternate 1920x1080 external display resolution that works better on some monitors. * Eliminated extra characters on the display in certain circumstances when the SPAN adjustment is active and a span-set function key is pressed. * The maximum SCALE value is properly clipped to 80 dB when changing SPAN with Menu:SpanScale set to REF LVL SCALE. * Tweaked many parameter-setting routines to tune a little more slowly. * Increased the memory depth of the algorithm that prevents false knob rotation when pressing the knob switch. * Fixed a bug that caused an occasional wrong cursor width due to a missing mode command from the K3 when the SVGA is in data mode. * The #RVS and #RVF commands respond properly if the SVGA option is not present (99.99) or has only boot-load firmware installed (00.00). * The SVGA is reset after a firmware download to prevent an incorrect response to the #RVS command. * The #FXT command properly sets the external SVGA as well as the main display. * Fixed a bug involving downloading K3 firmware when the SVGA data display mode is enabled. * Fixed a bug that could cause the external SVGA display to lock up when turning the knob on the P3. P3SVGA 01.16 / 02-26-2013 * Red transmit cursor is a lighter shade. * Added additional query of K3 during TX which should eliminate screen freeze some users were experiencing using MicroHam and other programs. * Power computation routines now run under the optimizer resulting in faster screen updates. * Two 1900x1080 resolutions are supported to work across a larger number of monitors. * Added support for USB thumb drives (Mass Storage Devices) for screen shots and saving SVGA data terminal setup, macros and text messages. Most thumb drives are supported. * Screen shots are saved in .bmp format using the filename convention nnn.bmp . The filename is incremented after every screen. Due to lack of a real time clock, the file date time is hard coded to 11-01-2010 9:00 am . * Saving to the USB stick can be aborted by either pulling the stick, or by pressing the MENU key on the P3. * Added display of an onscreen message when a USB device (keyboard or MSD) is attached and detached. * An uppercase M or K is now displayed in the lower right side of the data window status bar when a mass storage device or keyboard is attached. * Fixed frequency display bug when transverter frequency is 4 GHz * Fixed bug in which top of markers cursors were blanked over right and left frequency labels. * Waterfall display no longer clears when changing between fixed tune and tracking modes. * Fixed a bug that caused the VFO B cursor to suddenly vanish off the left side of the screen. * Rebuilt all FPGA files using a new file format, and set their versions to 1.04. * Fixed a bug that caused a phantom signal to appear near the center frequency immediately after switching from transmit to receive. * Fixed screen save to USB drive to use monochrome color table when selected. -- Paul Saffren - N6HZ Project Manager Elecraft Inc. 831-763-4211 x122 www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Firmware-1-25-1-16-now-available-as-a-general-release-tp7570467p7570535.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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
If I turn off the up/down in the menu then the radio stays on its frequency, regardless of using mic bias or not. More research to come. On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 8:58 PM, Jon Zaimes AA1K j...@verizon.net wrote: thanks Rick! On 2/28/2013 9:15 AM, Rick Robinson wrote: This may be apples to oranges, but, I use a Pyle headset with my kx3 and mine works with or without mic bias. But if I have the mic bias off the radio goes into scan mode. Don't know why. Just thought I'd mention this in case your K3 acts the same wayRick On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM, Jon Zaimes AA1K j...@verizon.net wrote: Just bought one of these boom mic-headsets and plan to use with my K3's. Is the battery bias supply included with the headset needed? And do I need to adapt the microphone's 3-conductor mini phone plug to a 2-conductor before plugging into the K3 rear-panel mic input? Thanks any help 73/Jon AA1K www.aa1k.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 New Features
By accident, two diagnostic commands in the P3 MCU firmware were left in for the latest release of version 1.25. These were menu items that allowed the rear IF amplifier to be enabled and disabled along with a menu command that allowed the LCD display to be re-initialized.Also the regular wig-wag LEDs on the back of the P3 MCU board were disabled. We've since corrected the issue by releasing version 1.26 of the P3 firmware, which is currently available through regular firmware download. Only the P3 firmware needs to be updated. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-New-Features-tp7570510p7570536.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] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3
Hi All, Re Yamaha CM500 Headset with electret boom microphone. The Battery Bias box as mentioned is supplied with the CM500 headset. If used with the K3 the bias for the CM500 is supplied by the appropriate setting parameters as detailed in the K3 handbook and it is an excellent compliment to the K3. You Just plug the respective CM500 plugs into the rear panel jacks labelled Mic Phones set Mic Bias On as per procedure in K3 handbook. 73 from, Eric VK3AX. On 3/1/2013 1:16 PM, Rick Robinson wrote: If I turn off the up/down in the menu then the radio stays on its frequency, regardless of using mic bias or not. More research to come. On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 8:58 PM, Jon Zaimes AA1K j...@verizon.net wrote: thanks Rick! On 2/28/2013 9:15 AM, Rick Robinson wrote: This may be apples to oranges, but, I use a Pyle headset with my kx3 and mine works with or without mic bias. But if I have the mic bias off the radio goes into scan mode. Don't know why. Just thought I'd mention this in case your K3 acts the same wayRick On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM, Jon Zaimes AA1K j...@verizon.net wrote: Just bought one of these boom mic-headsets and plan to use with my K3's. Is the battery bias supply included with the headset needed? And do I need to adapt the microphone's 3-conductor mini phone plug to a 2-conductor before plugging into the K3 rear-panel mic input? Thanks any help 73/Jon AA1K www.aa1k.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] OT P3 question
I have a couple of hams living .7miles and 1.3 miles from me. On my P3 they both appear 6-8+ kc wide when viewed using the Peak function. They both run different amps varying in power from 400w to 800w I have spoken with them over the phone and while watching their signals they are able to cut down their audio to where they are only 3kc wide. One is still bumping S9 +40 and the other S9 +60 on the K3. They seem to think their audio is to low at that point, even though they are still given good reports out 300-600mi (on 80m) My question(s) they seem to think the only reason they appear that wide is because they are over powering my K3s front end. I think they are over driving their rigs audio. any comments on what could be happening here? Is it my K3/P3's fault they look that wide, or are they just wanting to see their meters swing up higher than they should, and so are actually over driving their rigs? TIA -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question
I have a ham that lives within .5 miles of me who works primarily on VHF bands and has been written about in QST for his 6m prowess in contests. When he operates he takes up 25 kc on 6m and basically wipes out the ssb portion of the band and sometimes even more down into the top of CW portion. As he is a famous vhf guy in the area i brought this up to some folks at hro and they say it must be the front end issue with my K3. I feel for your situation as I doubt there is much that I can do since he is so close and come contest time on 6m I don't even go on the band. Thank goodness he is not an HF guy. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 28, 2013, at 7:46 PM, Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote: I have a couple of hams living .7miles and 1.3 miles from me. On my P3 they both appear 6-8+ kc wide when viewed using the Peak function. They both run different amps varying in power from 400w to 800w I have spoken with them over the phone and while watching their signals they are able to cut down their audio to where they are only 3kc wide. One is still bumping S9 +40 and the other S9 +60 on the K3. They seem to think their audio is to low at that point, even though they are still given good reports out 300-600mi (on 80m) My question(s) they seem to think the only reason they appear that wide is because they are over powering my K3s front end. I think they are over driving their rigs audio. any comments on what could be happening here? Is it my K3/P3's fault they look that wide, or are they just wanting to see their meters swing up higher than they should, and so are actually over driving their rigs? TIA -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question
Just a guess...ICOM radios?? On 2/28/2013 9:46 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: I have a couple of hams living .7miles and 1.3 miles from me. On my P3 they both appear 6-8+ kc wide when viewed using the Peak function. They both run different amps varying in power from 400w to 800w I have spoken with them over the phone and while watching their signals they are able to cut down their audio to where they are only 3kc wide. One is still bumping S9 +40 and the other S9 +60 on the K3. They seem to think their audio is to low at that point, even though they are still given good reports out 300-600mi (on 80m) My question(s) they seem to think the only reason they appear that wide is because they are over powering my K3s front end. I think they are over driving their rigs audio. any comments on what could be happening here? Is it my K3/P3's fault they look that wide, or are they just wanting to see their meters swing up higher than they should, and so are actually over driving their rigs? TIA -- 73, Gary K9GS Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com CW Ops #1032 http://www.cwops.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question
Sam, the K3 has a very robust front end. Even so, any receiver can be overloaded. But it's hard to imagine how any 600 watt station a mile away could overload the receiver. I would begin by making sure the K3 preamp (and. if you are have it, the PR6 preamp) is off and probably turn the K3 attenuator on to get his signal level down in the range of other signals. If that doesn't do it. Try replacing your antenna with a hank of wire to pick up his signal. If he is still that wide showing an S-meter of less than S-9+40, you can bet the problem is his signal. It's hard to argue when the receiving station points out that at a signal level of only S9 his signal is still broad as the proverbial barn. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sam Morgan Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT P3 question I have a couple of hams living .7miles and 1.3 miles from me. On my P3 they both appear 6-8+ kc wide when viewed using the Peak function. They both run different amps varying in power from 400w to 800w I have spoken with them over the phone and while watching their signals they are able to cut down their audio to where they are only 3kc wide. One is still bumping S9 +40 and the other S9 +60 on the K3. They seem to think their audio is to low at that point, even though they are still given good reports out 300-600mi (on 80m) My question(s) they seem to think the only reason they appear that wide is because they are over powering my K3s front end. I think they are over driving their rigs audio. any comments on what could be happening here? Is it my K3/P3's fault they look that wide, or are they just wanting to see their meters swing up higher than they should, and so are actually over driving their rigs? TIA -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question
Sam, I have operated my K3 during Field Day and listened to other stations at the same Field Day site without overloading the K3. As Ron points out, bring the signals down to an S-9 level with the preamp off and attenuation if necessary and then see what the P3 says about their width. I suspect they are overdriving their transmitter. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/28/2013 10:46 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: I have a couple of hams living .7miles and 1.3 miles from me. On my P3 they both appear 6-8+ kc wide when viewed using the Peak function. They both run different amps varying in power from 400w to 800w I have spoken with them over the phone and while watching their signals they are able to cut down their audio to where they are only 3kc wide. One is still bumping S9 +40 and the other S9 +60 on the K3. They seem to think their audio is to low at that point, even though they are still given good reports out 300-600mi (on 80m) My question(s) they seem to think the only reason they appear that wide is because they are over powering my K3s front end. I think they are over driving their rigs audio. any comments on what could be happening here? Is it my K3/P3's fault they look that wide, or are they just wanting to see their meters swing up higher than they should, and so are actually over driving their rigs? TIA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - spikes that never move
To expand a previous posting: I can only speak for the cable that was supplied with my own P3, but that was definitely the cause of spurious signals on the display. The signals were not strong, but they made it impossible to watch for weak openings on the 10m and 6m bands. After cutting away the strain relief moldings at both ends of the cable, I found that the coax shield was not correctly crimped onto the plug body. This was undoubtedly the cause of the signal leakage. Continuity looked OK on the ohm-meter, but signal levels at the IF input of the P3 are extremely low so this was a case where simple DC continuity wasn't good enough. Ferrite beads at both ends of the cable did make some improvement (which was a big clue about the cause) but ferrite beads would not have been the correct way to fix the problem. The only correct way was to use a correctly assembled cable. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question
The way to resolve this is to compare to other signals. I see very nicely shaped signals with straight skirts within 3 KHz at times, and other signals that look like a pine tree. A nearby ham lives less than 2 miles from me and runs an amp. Sometimes his signal is clean, and sometimes he overdrives. And when I see it wide, others with SDR pan adapters 150 miles away see it too. So it isn't a close-distance thing. Now that he has an SDR pan-adapter, he is more conscious of signal width. Years back, we operated under the threat of getting a pink ticket if we erred. Rich, n0ce - Original Message - From: Sam Morgan To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 9:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT P3 question I have a couple of hams living .7miles and 1.3 miles from me. On my P3 they both appear 6-8+ kc wide when viewed using the Peak function. They both run different amps varying in power from 400w to 800w I have spoken with them over the phone and while watching their signals they are able to cut down their audio to where they are only 3kc wide. One is still bumping S9 +40 and the other S9 +60 on the K3. They seem to think their audio is to low at that point, even though they are still given good reports out 300-600mi (on 80m) My question(s) they seem to think the only reason they appear that wide is because they are over powering my K3s front end. I think they are over driving their rigs audio. any comments on what could be happening here? Is it my K3/P3's fault they look that wide, or are they just wanting to see their meters swing up higher than they should, and so are actually over driving their rigs? TIA -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
