Re: [Elecraft] High Tech verses Classic
Circa 1961 .Sort of looks like my old BC 610E, BC342, the audio box for the carbon mike and that unbelievable antenna tuning unit. I worked some guys on 75AM about 10 miles away with that setup using a coat hanger for antenna. Those tuning produced the worst CW tone .. Wound up feeding it with a Heath VF1it worked. A the old 250TH glowing in the dark.and the unbelievable TVI one could imagine Jay Sent from my iPad On Mar 30, 2013, at 4:30 PM, VE3GNO Daniel yo3...@yahoo.com wrote: Guys, I know is maybe a little bit off topic but I couldn't resist to pass this wonderful video to community, is abt legendary Hallicrafters SCR299, I cannot resist to say quality and performance Made in USA still exist thanks to Elecraft Take a deep breath, take a beer and watch this wonderful moment of history Voice of Victory 1944 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jps0_2adUvofeature=player_embedded vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and PR6 configuration help needed
Last week I build a new K3. In adddition I have a PR6 6M receive preamplifier. Unfortuntely I don´t know how to use the PR6 together with the K3 (no ATU, but KRX3 subreceiver installed)). The PR6 manual (Revision B, May 19, 2011) seems to be not correct. On page 2 in Installation and Operation it says: so the PR6 may be attached to the K3 using the supplied male-male BNC connectors as shown in Figure2 .. Figure 2 does not show a K3 as I have but one with K3s KXV3 (6M) module installed. On page 3 (top) Other 6-Meter Receivers and Transceivers it says: ...limit the RF power passing through the PR6 to 15 watt in bypass I don´t want to be restricted to 15 watts and don´t want to buy a KXV3. How can I connect a PR6 with my K3, maybe using the KRX3 auxillary antenna input? Any help would be much appreciated. 73s, Knut DK5AD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [KX3] Firmware 1.41 Field Test
I put the KX3 in the heat of CQ WPX in 10m. The audio from the internal speaker is far better now. It appears that the latest FW handle most of my complaints in the old days. I don't think a change in value of RE92 is even needed. Well done, Wayne. Perhaps, we now know that always clapping hands without reasons will not help elecraft to improve. This time I clap my hands towards elecraft. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] High Tech verses Classic
I feel you, Gerald! I, too, have all three, and I keep finding myself coming back to the K2! I'm pretty sure it's the lower tech look and feel -- I work around high-tech all day; when I want to relax, the last thing I want to do is interact with another high-tech device. I actually have a rule: no overt technology more sophisticated than a lamp on the main floor, for exactly this reason! -kb7psg On Sat, 30 Mar 2013, KC6CNN wrote: I have the mini wonder, a KX3 and love this radio. I pride myself on owning a high Tech K3 radio. Both these radio have all the bells and whistles. I have a Classic K2 Twin set. The K2 is an outstanding radio with out all the bells and whistles. But I find myself always going to and wanting to use the K2. It's something about using this classic radio that thrills me more than using the other two. The K2 is my qrp radio, but when I hook up the kpa100 and kat100 setup, I have a 100 watt radio capable of any and all communications that I need. There is something about using the K2 radio that gives me a thrill. Does anyone else find themselves in this same mind set? - KC6CNN - Gerald K2 # 5486 K3 # 6254 KX3 # 757 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/High-Tech-verses-Classic-tp7572008.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] PLL Problem after K2 upgrading Rev. A to B
Hello Don Many thanks for the quick response and precise directions where to look for. Yes, RP2 is 10k and after removing both10k resistors all went well with CAL PLL. I had overlooked the note about the 100k RP2. My fault! Again, your knowledge and help is great! Already thought that I have ruined my K2... 73 and a happy eastern time Gerald HB9CEY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 with Kenwood
My Icom pin-out was in the book where I setup my IC-9100 to work with my KPA/KAT500 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 . -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of NZ0T Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:29 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 with Kenwood Call or email Kenwood customer service. I'm sure they will reply right away -especially on a weekend. Sorry, just couldn't resist. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-and-KAT500-with-Kenwood-tp757200 4p7572017.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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6214 - Release Date: 03/30/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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 and PR6 configuration help needed
Knut, you should have the KXV3 (or KXV3A option in your K3 to use the PR6. The order page on the Elecraft website reads: PR6 Low Noise 6m GaAs FET Preamp (0.5 dB typ) for the K3 and most other rigs (Connects to the RX IN/OUT conn. on the KXV3.) 73, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Firmware 1.41 Field Test
The latest firmware for the KX3 has completely transformed operation of the internal speaker - an amazing improvement! 73 Stephen G4SJP KX3 #0434 On 31 March 2013 10:02, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk wrote: ** I put the KX3 in the heat of CQ WPX in 10m. The audio from the internal speaker is far better now. It appears that the latest FW handle most of my complaints in the old days. I don't think a change in value of RE92 is even needed. Well done, Wayne. Perhaps, we now know that always clapping hands without reasons will not help elecraft to improve. This time I clap my hands towards elecraft. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC __._,_.___ Reply via web posthttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJyNWE2Ymg5BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMyNTg4MwRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzNjQ3MjA1Mzg-?act=replymessageNum=25883 Reply to sender vr2...@yahoo.com.hk?subject=Re%3A%20%5BKX3%5D%20Firmware%201%2E41%20Field%20Test Reply to group k...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20%5BKX3%5D%20Firmware%201%2E41%20Field%20Test Start a New Topichttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmOXBsM2plBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNjQ3MjA1Mzg- Messages in this topichttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/message/25880;_ylc=X3oDMTM3bnAzcm9yBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMyNTg4MwRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNjQ3MjA1MzgEdHBjSWQDMjU4ODA-(3) Recent Activity: - New Membershttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnNHZmdG0zBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzY0NzIwNTM4?o=6 41 Visit Your Grouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3;_ylc=X3oDMTJmMG1xMGVtBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzNjQ3MjA1Mzg- [image: Yahoo! Groups]http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZXJiY285BF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM2NDcyMDUzOA-- Switch to: Text-Onlykx3-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change+Delivery+Format:+Traditional, Daily Digest kx3-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email+Delivery:+Digest• Unsubscribe kx3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ • Send us Feedback ygroupsnotificati...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Feedback+on+the+redesigned+individual+mail+v1 . __,_._,___ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Owner of a MAC and KX3
I am a new ham and just bough a kx3 and own a MAC. Will I have any problems with updates or communitcating with the kx3? If so will VMware help? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Owner-of-a-MAC-and-KX3-tp7572033.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] Owner of a MAC and KX3
Mac running a recent version of OS X works fine with the KX3. The only trouble I ran into was trying to reload the factory/original config file - for some reason the Mac's KX3 Utility wouldn't recognize the file format, so I moved to a PC and reloaded it there without a problem. You aren'y likely to need to reload the factory config though - this was due to another issue I was trying to solve. If you launch the KX3 Utility and don't see any comm ports in the pulldown list, you probably don't have the right FTDI USB drivers installed - common problem that many of us have run into, and easy to fix with a download. For normal operation you should be all set. --Andrew, NV1B .. On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 9:02 AM, AB1SX adventur...@me.com wrote: I am a new ham and just bough a kx3 and own a MAC. Will I have any problems with updates or communitcating with the kx3? If so will VMware help? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Owner-of-a-MAC-and-KX3-tp7572033.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] Don Wilhelm A Special Thank You!
I cannot let this opportunity pass without adding my thanks to Don for all his good work and assstance over many years with all my Elecraft equipment. Don represents the best in Amateur Radio, and Elecraft is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and generous supporter here on the East Coast. I am confident Elecraft recognizes Don as their senior Ambassador to the undeveloped-Elecraft territories here on the East Coast. Ron KM4VX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Don-Wilhelm-A-Special-Thank-You-tp7571992p7572035.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 and PR6 configuration help needed
Hello Knut, It should be no problem to use the PR6 with the sub RX auxiliary antenna input. It does mean that the receiver will be using a different antenna than your transmit antenna. Connect the 6 m receive antenna to the Preamp In BNC. Connect the Preamp Out BNC to the Sub RX AUX BNC. Power up the PR6 using the DIGOUT1 when on 6m. If you want to use the Sub RX AUX input on other bands, connect a jumper between the Bypass IN and OUT BNC on the PR6 and don't power the PR6. 73, Fred KE7X The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation Second Edition www.ke7x.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Knut Baczko Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:12 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and PR6 configuration help needed Last week I build a new K3. In adddition I have a PR6 6M receive preamplifier. Unfortuntely I don´t know how to use the PR6 together with the K3 (no ATU, but KRX3 subreceiver installed)). The PR6 manual (Revision B, May 19, 2011) seems to be not correct. On page 2 in Installation and Operation it says: so the PR6 may be attached to the K3 using the supplied male-male BNC connectors as shown in Figure2 .. Figure 2 does not show a K3 as I have but one with K3s KXV3 (6M) module installed. On page 3 (top) Other 6-Meter Receivers and Transceivers it says: ...limit the RF power passing through the PR6 to 15 watt in bypass I don´t want to be restricted to 15 watts and don´t want to buy a KXV3. How can I connect a PR6 with my K3, maybe using the KRX3 auxillary antenna input? Any help would be much appreciated. 73s, Knut DK5AD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Don Wilhelm Plaudits
Hi All, The recent outpouring of appreciation for Don's help and mentoring is certainly well deserved. I too have been in awe of the time and effort Don puts forth to help others. It's Herculean! I can't actually put my finger on the statistics, but I'm guessing that, when someone has posted an SOS on just about any Elecraft product (in fact, on just about any problem!), there was better than a 50-50 chance that Don would offer some assistance. Don has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and shares it most willingly. I know, sometimes it may not be exactly what others might suggest, but at least he tries to offer something viable. When he does, it is always from a significantly informed perspective. For someone like me, who struggle a bit with all the complexities, it's like finding an oasis in the desert. Don is on my must read list too. I often point out that I only know what I read, and although I may not know much, I know a heck of a lot more than I otherwise would thanks to Don. It's like getting periodic injections of knowledge to read Don's offerings. Don Wilhelm's Internet University! What's great about Don's posts is that he not only gives you a possible answer, he typically tells you why! That's priceless! I've had the privilege of meeting Don, several times, at Dayton and FDIM. It's opportunities like that which make going there really worthwhile. Don is a very fine fellow, and we are most fortunate to have him as a friend of us all. Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 utility not reading firmware installed in KX3
Hi: I'm having a problem with my KX3 when I attempt to upload new firmware. 1)The radio is communicating with the program -- when I test communications, I get a reply from the utility indicating KX3 waiting for firmware upload. RE-232 sped 38400 bit/s ( pic1 http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af58/andyvavra/Case/pic1_zps47e6ea9c.jpg ). 2)I have downloaded the latest firmware files from the Elecraft website and placed them in the default folder. 3)When I attempt the check versions however, the utility is not reading the firmware installed in the KX3 and the options to send firmware remain greyed-out. ( pic2 http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af58/andyvavra/Case/pic2_zpsa118b9c0.jpg ) 4)I have uninstalled and reinstalled the KX3 Utility. I am running version 1.12.8.11 and my operating system is Windows 7. 5)When I check the FW REVS directly in the KX3 using the menu function, it tells me that I have firmware uC 01.36 installed. I am hesitant to to a hard reset of the KX3 out of concern that I may not be able to reload new firmware if the program and radio aren't correctly communicating. Except for this problem loading firmware, the radio appears to be functioning correctly. Has anyone else experienced this problem, and what actions did you take to correct it? Thanks. -- Andy Vavra KD3RF/VE2DXY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-utility-not-reading-firmware-installed-in-KX3-tp7572038.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility not reading firmware installed in KX3
Are you absolutely certain that COM7 is the right serial port for your KX3? Are there others available in the KX3 Utility Port tab list of com ports? If your KX3 LCD shows a VFO frequency, then the expected response from the KX3 Utility is different than you're seeing. The response you have shown is as if the device is just echoing anything. See KX3 Utility Help, Port tab, Test Communications. There are three possible responses to the test communications button, and if your KX3 has running firmware, it should respond with KX3 MCU version xx.xx. RS-232 speed 38400 bit/s. It could also be a faulty USB to Serial adapter that is echoing whatever is sent to it. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KD3RF Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 7:46 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 utility not reading firmware installed in KX3 Hi: I'm having a problem with my KX3 when I attempt to upload new firmware. 1)The radio is communicating with the program -- when I test communications, I get a reply from the utility indicating KX3 waiting for firmware upload. RE-232 sped 38400 bit/s ( pic1 http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af58/andyvavra/Case/pic1_zps47e6ea9c.jpg ). 2)I have downloaded the latest firmware files from the Elecraft website and placed them in the default folder. 3)When I attempt the check versions however, the utility is not reading the firmware installed in the KX3 and the options to send firmware remain greyed-out. ( pic2 http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af58/andyvavra/Case/pic2_zpsa118b9c0.jpg ) 4)I have uninstalled and reinstalled the KX3 Utility. I am running version 1.12.8.11 and my operating system is Windows 7. 5)When I check the FW REVS directly in the KX3 using the menu function, it tells me that I have firmware uC 01.36 installed. I am hesitant to to a hard reset of the KX3 out of concern that I may not be able to reload new firmware if the program and radio aren't correctly communicating. Except for this problem loading firmware, the radio appears to be functioning correctly. Has anyone else experienced this problem, and what actions did you take to correct it? Thanks. -- Andy Vavra KD3RF/VE2DXY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-utility-not-reading-firmware-instal led-in-KX3-tp7572038.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] Don Wilhelm A Special Thank You!
I certainly concur with the plaudits for Don...well deserved. I can't help feeling that we shouldn't overlook the fact that there are others who also provide valuable knowledge and adviceW4TV comes to mind...KE7X...and certainly N6KR. I don't mean to slight others whom I have failed to mention specifically. Almost all of the folks on this reflector have good spirit and are helpful when they can be...(only a couple curmudgeons...) Happy Easter to all. 73, Greg-N4CC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] High Tech verses Classic
Below are a few of many reflectors dedicated to the discussion of classic radio gear listed on http://mailman.qth.net/. Enjoy boatanch...@mailman.qth.net coll...@mailman.qth.net dr...@mailman.qth.net 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:21:18 -0700, Jay Kobelin pc...@verizon.net wrote: Circa 1961 .Sort of looks like my old BC 610E, BC342, the audio box for the carbon mike and that unbelievable antenna tuning unit. I worked some guys on 75AM about 10 miles away with that setup using a coat hanger for antenna. Those tuning produced the worst CW tone .. Wound up feeding it with a Heath VF1it worked. A the old 250TH glowing in the dark.and the unbelievable TVI one could imagine Jay Sent from my iPad On Mar 30, 2013, at 4:30 PM, VE3GNO Daniel yo3...@yahoo.com wrote: Guys, I know is maybe a little bit off topic but I couldn't resist to pass this wonderful video to community, is abt legendary Hallicrafters SCR299, I cannot resist to say quality and performance Made in USA still exist thanks to Elecraft Take a deep breath, take a beer and watch this wonderful moment of history Voice of Victory 1944 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jps0_2adUvofeature=player_embedded vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] DON WILHELM AND FIRMWARE
I don't read the list every day so have I missed something with all the eulogies for Don Wilhelm did he pass? is he ill? I hope not in both cases, and is it true that there will be a firmware update for the KX3 on April 1st? Am I missing some inside joke? K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] DON WILHELM AND FIRMWARE
Mark Twain: The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Eric KE6US On 3/31/2013 12:07 PM, Richard Thorpe wrote: I don't read the list every day so have I missed something with all the eulogies for Don Wilhelm did he pass? is he ill? I hope not in both cases, and is it true that there will be a firmware update for the KX3 on April 1st? Am I missing some inside joke? K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility not reading firmware installed in KX3
Hi Dick: Solved the problem and it was port related, but not what one would expect. I took the rig to a friend's house who also has a KX3 and it worked there. What we figured out but I did not realize at my home QTH was that my laptop has a USB 2.0 and a USB 3.0 port. The 2.0 port works and reads and writes as it should. The 3.0 port recognizes the rig is connected but does not read the firmware list in my KX3. This could be related to my specific computer, or it could be a driver or adapter issue; no real way to tell. I will update my posting as soon as it becomes available, and will also advise Elecraft support. 73. -- Andy, KD3RF / VE2DXY From: Dick Dievendorff [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7572039...@n2.nabble.com To: KD3RF avav...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 3:15 PM Subject: Re: KX3 utility not reading firmware installed in KX3 Are you absolutely certain that COM7 is the right serial port for your KX3? Are there others available in the KX3 Utility Port tab list of com ports? If your KX3 LCD shows a VFO frequency, then the expected response from the KX3 Utility is different than you're seeing. The response you have shown is as if the device is just echoing anything. See KX3 Utility Help, Port tab, Test Communications. There are three possible responses to the test communications button, and if your KX3 has running firmware, it should respond with KX3 MCU version xx.xx. RS-232 speed 38400 bit/s. It could also be a faulty USB to Serial adapter that is echoing whatever is sent to it. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of KD3RF Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 7:46 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 utility not reading firmware installed in KX3 Hi: I'm having a problem with my KX3 when I attempt to upload new firmware. 1) The radio is communicating with the program -- when I test communications, I get a reply from the utility indicating KX3 waiting for firmware upload. RE-232 sped 38400 bit/s ( pic1 http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af58/andyvavra/Case/pic1_zps47e6ea9c.jpg ). 2) I have downloaded the latest firmware files from the Elecraft website and placed them in the default folder. 3) When I attempt the check versions however, the utility is not reading the firmware installed in the KX3 and the options to send firmware remain greyed-out. ( pic2 http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af58/andyvavra/Case/pic2_zpsa118b9c0.jpg ) 4) I have uninstalled and reinstalled the KX3 Utility. I am running version 1.12.8.11 and my operating system is Windows 7. 5) When I check the FW REVS directly in the KX3 using the menu function, it tells me that I have firmware uC 01.36 installed. I am hesitant to to a hard reset of the KX3 out of concern that I may not be able to reload new firmware if the program and radio aren't correctly communicating. Except for this problem loading firmware, the radio appears to be functioning correctly. Has anyone else experienced this problem, and what actions did you take to correct it? Thanks. -- Andy Vavra KD3RF/VE2DXY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-utility-not-reading-firmware-instal led-in-KX3-tp7572038.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:[hidden email] 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:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below:http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-utility-not-reading-firmware-installed-in-KX3-tp7572038p7572039.html To unsubscribe from KX3 utility not reading firmware installed in KX3, click here. NAML -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-utility-not-reading-firmware-installed-in-KX3-tp7572038p7572044.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 Utility Noise
I had a bad problem with noise when I hooked my K3 to my computer using a USB adapter and any program that polled the K3 frequency. I had to add a USB hub for another problem and discovered that it cured the noise problem. Now I always feed the USB adapter thru a USB hub and never have the noise problem on any of my three computers. Give that a try and I hope it works as well for you as it does for me. 73 Ken W0CZ Sent from my iPad On Mar 29, 2013, at 11:36 PM, VK4HIA ree...@me.com wrote: Good Day All, I am having a hard time trouble shooting a noise issue when opening the K3 utility or HRD. When ever either of these programs is opened I have a portion of 20m that becomes unusable due to a high noise floor, other parts of 20m increase by 1 - 2 S points. I have placed clip on ferrite beads on the P3 to PC cable. Here is a link to a short video of what it looks / sounds like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amk0EpL_skM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amk0EpL_skM Any advice is appreciated as I use HRD regularly. Regards, Brendon Tadgell VK4HIA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Utility-Noise-tp7571985.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] Don Wilhelm
I would like to add to all the thank you's for Don W3FPR. K2 #7412 is working on all bands (including 160) and I am looking forward to putting the SSB board in when it gets here. I had some problems with the 4mhz alignment while building ( parts issues ) and also a replacement chip issue ( It would help if I would read all the notes, It would cure some of the problems. ) I would still be puttering around lost out here in the Gulf if it hadn't been for Don. Anyway, add my kudos. Love my K1 and the KX3 is a dream but there's something magic about that K2. Thanks Don. See you all on the nets Dan AD5NW K1 #2086 K2 #7412 KX3 #3039 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] How many of you got rid of your K1 or K2 after getting a KX3?
I'm just curious. To be clear, I'm not talking about selling your K1 or K2 to raise funds to buy the KX3, but rather because you find that you don't use either very much now. Probably better to go with private replies, to keep the list clear. 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WTB K1 2 or 4 band
I am looking to purchase a K1 either a 2 band or 4 band radio to use in my daughters to go kit. If you have one for sale please contact me off list at kc6cnn at gmail dot com Thanks Gerald - KC6CNN - KC6CNN - Gerald K2 # 5486 K3 # 6254 KX3 # 757 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-K1-2-or-4-band-tp7572048.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] Don Wilhelm
I have just recently come from burying my brother at Arlington National Cemetery, and the mystery of life-death is very much before my heart and mind. It is not for any of us to say what is/will be the important point of our lives. We can only attend to our day to day living. In this regard, Don's day to day presence here on the reflector and at his work bench have touched many of us, prompting our appreciation and thanks. That Don's presence has been in service to a hobby must not distract us from the most basic fact of his dedication to excellence and service to others. Don, I'm happy that you can read all this in the flesh. For the rest of us, let's do our best to be in our own, individual ways, the way Don has been in his. ...robert -- Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY verizon.net.usa Syracuse, New York, USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] DON WILHELM AND FIRMWARE
No joke, I am alive and well. Sorry you interpreted all the posts that way. If you want to see the origin of those posts, go back to thee 3/29 (or was it 3/28) post by Phil LaMarche. As for firmware update, there is a new KX3 firmware update currently in Field Test. It may b released as a beta version soon, but whether that will be tomorrow or not remains to be seen. If it is released tomorrow, it will NOT be an April Fool's joke. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/31/2013 3:07 PM, Richard Thorpe wrote: I don't read the list every day so have I missed something with all the eulogies for Don Wilhelm did he pass? is he ill? I hope not in both cases, and is it true that there will be a firmware update for the KX3 on April 1st? Am I missing some inside joke? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Don Wilhelm
Robert, My condolences for you and your family at the loss of your brother. Yes, I am 'alive and kicking', even if not kicking as hard as I was in my younger years. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/31/2013 8:30 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote: I have just recently come from burying my brother at Arlington National Cemetery, and the mystery of life-death is very much before my heart and mind. It is not for any of us to say what is/will be the important point of our lives. We can only attend to our day to day living. In this regard, Don's day to day presence here on the reflector and at his work bench have touched many of us, prompting our appreciation and thanks. That Don's presence has been in service to a hobby must not distract us from the most basic fact of his dedication to excellence and service to others. Don, I'm happy that you can read all this in the flesh. For the rest of us, let's do our best to be in our own, individual ways, the way Don has been in his. ...robert __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] DON WILHELM AND FIRMWARE
Don, You have better not die on us! I still a lot to learn from you ;- Keep up the good work. Ken (KC) Nicely, KE3C On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 8:54 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: No joke, I am alive and well. Sorry you interpreted all the posts that way. If you want to see the origin of those posts, go back to thee 3/29 (or was it 3/28) post by Phil LaMarche. As for firmware update, there is a new KX3 firmware update currently in Field Test. It may b released as a beta version soon, but whether that will be tomorrow or not remains to be seen. If it is released tomorrow, it will NOT be an April Fool's joke. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/31/2013 3:07 PM, Richard Thorpe wrote: I don't read the list every day so have I missed something with all the eulogies for Don Wilhelm did he pass? is he ill? I hope not in both cases, and is it true that there will be a firmware update for the KX3 on April 1st? Am I missing some inside joke? __**__**__ 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] DON WILHELM AND FIRMWARE
Richard Bach observed, There's a way to tell if your work on earth is finished. If you are still alive, it isn't. 73, Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Firmware 1.41 Field Test de KB4QQJ
KX3 MCU 1.41 / DSP 1.13, 3-26-2013 ** AF GAIN SMOOTHER AT LOW END: The AF gain control now has finer granularity at the low end. To accommodate this , the gain range is now 0-60 (was 0-40).* FIXED. This is much much better. Previously my volume was either off, or on at a comfortable listening level and controllable up to max setting. There was no smooth transition between off and comfortable listening. This has been fixed in 1.41. Now it is a nice smooth transition between no volume, very slight audio and soft audio to full volume. ** INTERNAL SPEAKER BEHAVIOR IMPROVED: * ENLIGHTENED and buzz is FIXED Originally I had no issues with distortion on KX3 #085. Consequently I have listened with skepticism to all the issues others were having. HOWEVER, after reading KA9ZAP's report I stumbled on an condition that does indeed create the dreaded buzz with the old software. (1.34 es older) I use a 700 to 750 Hz sidetone when I can. ( what the old rigs used and I'm deaf between 450 and low 600 Hz) At volume levels up to and including 28 I had no distortion on ssb/cw. These volumes were to loud and uncomfortable to listen to but no distortion on versions up to 1.34. After reading that Art was using 500 Hz, I lowered the sidetone on KX3 #85 to 500Hz and viola, a nasty buzz above volume level settings of 25. (ver 1.34) On the new 1.41 I have no distortion up to the audio limiter taking over. (AF LIM nor 30) If I set the AF LIM to 001 it is not distorted but is very uncomfortable to listen to simply because it is too loud. It is sort of confusing to have volume settings to 60 only to have it knocked back to 50 by the limiter. Even with limiter set to 001 I can not get the radio to hold an overloaded volume. It displays the high current warning and drops the volume back to a very loud, undistorted 54. Good protection. ** FM DEVIATION AND FM MIC GAIN SETTING BEHAVIOR CORRECTED:* WORKS AS DESCRIBED IN MANUAL There are several 6 meter FM repeaters located in my area. Using 1.41 all the adjustment responded appropriately. In tests with locals on the repeater I could easily adjust the settings to result in reports of very low audio to dang Drake, turn that thing down! , your splattering. When set by the KX3's instruction manual I got very good audio reports. Best setting for my voice was, Mic gain of 13. When I activated the compression it was noticeable to everyone even at settings of 1. Anything above 5 and I got complaints. ** NEW LCD BRT MENU ENTRY:* ** Works as described. Easy Peasy __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Firmware 1.41 Field Test de KB4QQJ (apology)
Sorry for the long post. I meant for that to go to the KX3 Yahoo group. I try to refrain from making long posts here. And Don, you looked well to me yesterday. Hope it wasn't THAT long of a trip home. 73 for now, Randy_KB4QQJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS - K2 Top with speaker and KAT2 installed
Contact me off list if interested. $120 shipped CONUS lower 48 Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 Loss of Signal Strength
I haven't used my KX3 much since getting it last year, but I brought it to my in-laws for Easter and hooked up my Pac-12 antenna. On 40 meters, I've been getting a strange popping in the signal level. I've also noticed that the signal drops from about an S5 and strong background noise in the audio to becomming very subdued and S1 or less. If I hit the TUNE button momentarily to transmit, the signal goes back up once the radio goes back to receive. Any thoughts? Jim - W6VAR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Loss-of-Signal-Strength-tp7572056.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Loss of Signal Strength
It's very common that if you have a poor connection in the antenna system -- dirty or oxidized pin in a coax connector, for example, or a poorly soldered connection in a balun -- then hitting it with a little RF will temporarily 'fix' it. On 3/31/13 7:34 PM, Jim - W6VAR wrote: I haven't used my KX3 much since getting it last year, but I brought it to my in-laws for Easter and hooked up my Pac-12 antenna. On 40 meters, I've been getting a strange popping in the signal level. I've also noticed that the signal drops from about an S5 and strong background noise in the audio to becomming very subdued and S1 or less. If I hit the TUNE button momentarily to transmit, the signal goes back up once the radio goes back to receive. Any thoughts? Jim - W6VAR -- 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
