Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rx antenna
The question, particularly on the lower bands is signal to noise ratio and not absolute receive strength. While connecting a receive antennas to two radios will involve a 3db loss, that loss will be to both the signal and the noise. The signal to noise ratio will be unchanged. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 2/2/14 at 11:05 PM, g...@ka1j.com (Gary Smith) wrote: My concern with the dB loss is only when it comes to the faintest of stations which is what I like to work, I like the most difficult ones to pull out because they are the most interesting ones to me; DX, QRP or someone with a really compromised location, that gives me the greatest pleasure and when such signals are in the mud, 3 dB is a lot of loss. When copying a signal that moves the meter the loss is no problem. All these options to select what antenna configuration to use with the K3 & its sub receiver are tools each has unique benefits & liabilities, sometimes a different choice lets me make the Q. --- Bill Frantz|Security, like correctness, is| Periwinkle (408)356-8506 |not an add-on feature. - Attr-| 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com |ibuted to Andrew Tanenbaum| 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] Elecraft in action at FT5ZM
Very cool --- 73 de W3AB/GEO http://www.w3ab.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K3] Things Are Not Always As They Appear
I learned something new today (I've learned a lot new over the past 10 days or so about the K3). The latest thing got me in trouble. ;) Trying to work FT5ZM on RTTY tonight on 20 m. I have everything set. He's QSX up about 10 - 20 kHz and I'm all set. I've gotten 14.080 programmed in. I've hit A > B twice to get everything from A to B. I turn on SPLIT and I turn on SUB. I hear FT5ZM send QRZ UP. I transmit. Nothing - I'm not surprised. I see someone send UP UP UP. I think that he's... Well, nevermind what I think. I see FT5ZM send QRZ UP and I transmit again. I see W4JBB UP UP. Huh? I am UP. I don't transmit again. I start testing with my KX3. I cannot hear my K3 transmit anywhere *near* my TX frequency. I dial around. I *finally* find my signal at 14.0785 which is where it should be if I'm not split. I swear, I'm split. I can see it on the display. SUB and SPLIT are lit. My TX is 14.113, my RX is 14.080. I'm split! Why am I transmitting on 14.0785? My across-the-street neighbor (who is a ham) calls and asks if everything is okay. He can see my callsign on his display, but he cannot hear my signal. I told him I was sorry - I'm testing something. I'm at 0.5 W going into my dummy load. I wasn't thinking he'd be listening. He said it was all good and wondered if there was anything he could offer. I told him I didn't know what was wrong. I've been working split on CW and voice and haven't had any issues. I cannot figure this out. Split on DATA is *not* working. I look at the display again and I see -S. "What is that," I wonder. I think, "You know, I set that to work WINMOR a while back for RX/TX turnaround. I wonder if that has anything to do with my problem." I hold PF1 and turn off -S. Voila! I am transmitting where I should be. I still don't understand all I should about the K3, but I do love this radio. I thought I'd share. Perhaps the rest of you are not as "jump in where angels fear to tread" as I am. If so, maybe this will save you some embarrassment. 73, 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] FS: Unbuilt KAT-100-2 + EC2 Enclosure
I would like to sell my unbuilt KAT-100-2 kit (Rev. C, 3/12/03). This is the version that has front and rear panels intended for an EC-2 enclosure, which I have as well. Current prices are $229.95 for the KAT-100, and $79.95 for the EC-2 ($309.90 total). I am asking $265.00 (OBO) including shipping by Priority Mail, USA only. Payment by PayPal. Please contact me off-list: Ko5V at earthlink dot net , and ignore my SPAM filter if it sends you a message. Thanks & 73, Jim KO5V Sandia Park, NM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - need a desktop keypad
Hi Bill, Pignology is making one. It operates the same way PigKnob does in that it can proxy serial data from a computer to the radio or operate standalone. I'm just waiting for the prototype boards to come back to test before making a batch. 73, Nick N3WG On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: > In the past I had several rigs with desktop keypads used for direct > frequency entry - very handy and easy to use. > > Now, I would like to see a direct frequency entry keypad for the K3 that > does NOT require a computer. Using the serial port of the K3, this should > be relatively easy to accomplish. This would allow me to use one less > computer program for the K3 - specifically, HRD - which I only use for > frequency control by use of favorites. > > Thanks, > > Bill W2BLC K-Line (???) > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 - need a desktop keypad
There is a direct entry keypad on the front of the K3 designed for just that purpose. Ian, KM4IK On Feb 2, 2014 5:05 PM, "Bill W2BLC" wrote: > In the past I had several rigs with desktop keypads used for direct > frequency entry - very handy and easy to use. > > Now, I would like to see a direct frequency entry keypad for the K3 that > does NOT require a computer. Using the serial port of the K3, this should > be relatively easy to accomplish. This would allow me to use one less > computer program for the K3 - specifically, HRD - which I only use for > frequency control by use of favorites. > > Thanks, > > Bill W2BLC K-Line (???) > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 - need a desktop keypad
The K3 already has this feature on the front panel ... very easy to use, too. 73 ! Ken - K0PP On Feb 2, 2014 3:05 PM, "Bill W2BLC" wrote: > In the past I had several rigs with desktop keypads used for direct > frequency entry - very handy and easy to use. > > Now, I would like to see a direct frequency entry keypad for the K3 that > does NOT require a computer. Using the serial port of the K3, this should > be relatively easy to accomplish. This would allow me to use one less > computer program for the K3 - specifically, HRD - which I only use for > frequency control by use of favorites. > > Thanks, > > Bill W2BLC K-Line (???) > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 - need a desktop keypad
In the past I had several rigs with desktop keypads used for direct frequency entry - very handy and easy to use. Now, I would like to see a direct frequency entry keypad for the K3 that does NOT require a computer. Using the serial port of the K3, this should be relatively easy to accomplish. This would allow me to use one less computer program for the K3 - specifically, HRD - which I only use for frequency control by use of favorites. Thanks, Bill W2BLC K-Line (???) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] SPOT for SSB feature request
A small item for the infinitely long desired feature list: I have noticed that SSB stations usually transmit on multiples of 500 Hz -- For example the Elecraft SSB net 14.3035 MHz and and W1AW/5 on 28.4570 MHz. If pressing SPOT when in SSB mode would set the frequency to the nearest multiple of 500 Hz it would quite useful. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV --- Bill Frantz| I like the farmers' market | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | because I can get fruits and | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | vegetables without stickers. | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Ron - AC7AC,
Thanks Don - good news! Like yours, Ron's postings are always read! 73 de Mike, zl1mh. -- Attn all spooksHope you found this one to be of interest!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 in action at FT5ZM
Jim, Their landing permission allowed them 18 days on the island, they will have roughly one more week before they need to disassemble their stations to be off the island within their allotted time. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/2/2014 12:04 PM, Jim Brown wrote: Quoting from their webpage, "The return sail to Fremantle is also estimated at 9 days. The team anticipates being back in Fremantle by February 23, 2014." If they are still on that schedule (and I've seen nothing to suggest otherwise), they will be there for about 10 more days. 73, Jim K9YC On 2/2/2014 8:22 AM, Anthony Scandurra wrote: Unfortunately for us, they only have several more days, not weeks, Jim. :-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Build, Rescue, or Service your Elecraft?
Hello, Have you always wanted an Elecraft? A KX1, K1, K2, K3, whatever? I build and service them all! See what my clients have said about my construction and service work at http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 In addition to tuning up your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-478-0736 Williamsport, PA 17701 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 in action at FT5ZM
Quoting from their webpage, "The return sail to Fremantle is also estimated at 9 days. The team anticipates being back in Fremantle by February 23, 2014." If they are still on that schedule (and I've seen nothing to suggest otherwise), they will be there for about 10 more days. 73, Jim K9YC On 2/2/2014 8:22 AM, Anthony Scandurra wrote: Unfortunately for us, they only have several more days, not weeks, Jim. :-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 in action at FT5ZM
Unfortunately for us, they only have several more days, not weeks, Jim. :-) Good luck to all who continue to pursue them! 73, Tony K4QE On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 12:50 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > . 2/1/2014 9:43 AM, Rick Stealey wrote: > >> Some great photos >> > > Best evidence of the success of this operation is that they are working > most of NA on 160M, including me on Friday morning. From my QTH, that is > 11,360 miles. For W0, it's another 1,000 miles or so (and approximately the > antipode) > . > This is a VERY well run Expedition. Great overall management, great > techically, great operators. They are studying (and carefully observing) > propagation, and putting their stations on bands, and pointing antennas to > directions, that give the greatest number of hams a new country. FT5ZM is > the other side of the world from NA, but they are putting Qs in the log on > the most difficult bands, 80 and 160, by working the east coast around > 00-02Z, and the west coast 13-16Z. > > And they are just getting started -- as I understand it, they have several > more weeks on the island! > > 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Transmit Pulsing When Cold
This has been going on for years, about time to look into it. K3, sn 1114, 100 watt, connected to P3. K3 firmware 4.67, P3 1.26 Most mods have been done. When the K3 is turned on cold (P3 configured not to come on with the K3) in CW mode transmit will start pulsing. (Don't usually use SSB, so don't know what happens then.) Sometimes it won't start doing this until I turn on the P3. I usually put it in test mode and let it warm up, then it works fine all day. It happens with all external connections (key, mic, MK2R+) disconnected. I've reseated the internal P3 cables and reloaded firmware, no change. Any ideas on other things to try? Paul W2LE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
