[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite now has Spectrum cluster spots and third party logging abilities.
HelloThe latest release of Win4K3 Suite now includes the ability to have cc cluster spots displayed on the spectrum scope. It is possible to display only the spots, or also who the spotter is. Clicking on the spot or double clicking in the waterfall will QSY to the frequency. Spots are presented by color according to your ClubLog filter for New, Verified, Confirmed or Worked band entities. The system used is simple, and not overwhelming even in contest situations. This release also includes direct logging from the CW - FSK-D - PSK terminal to either an ADIF file, directly to DXLabs DXKeeper, or HRDLogbook. This makes it convenient to use the Elecraft radio's built in decoding for CW, FSK-D and PSK. The new release is available at http://va2fsq.com/?page_id=379. There is a free, full featured 30 day trial with no restrictions in it's use. You can see it in action in Youtube video's here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite Win4K3Suite operates seamlessly with third party software and hardware including HRD Logbook, DXLabs Commander, N1MM, NAP3, and many more. 783's Tom va2fsq.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions for improved KX3 configuration of RIT, SUB rx and Monitor level
Good suggestions, Hans, noted for a future release. Some have been mentioned previously. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jan 9, 2015, at 11:32 AM, Hans J Rasmusen OZ7BQ oz...@yahoo.dk wrote: Hello,After about 2000+ QSOs with my KX3 please allow me to suggest a few items, that may improve the operations. Please bear with me, if I have missed something. 1) When the KX3 is switched off with the RIT activated, RIT will be off when the rig is turned on again, even though the RIT symbol is shown in the display. (Minor problem) 2) When turning the subreceiver on (with PF2) the OFS symbol is turned on. The VFO-B should be turned on when activating the SUB RX, in order to adjust the RX frequency. (As it is now, you have to push the VFO B knob to activate the VFO, which is an extra operation when entering a pile-up). (Major problem) 3) For operating convenience in quiet environments, the lowest monotor level (MON 1) should be reduced 6 - 10 db in order to reduce operator fatigue. This would be particularly helpful in contests using a PC logging and keying tool, where you just want to know what is happening. The Monitor setting on the K2, does this very nicely. Tnx for listening, 73 OZ7BQ, Hans Jørgen. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@elecraft.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 AF sidetone loudness problem ?
Roland, I have never seen that kind of problem. It does sound like something may be corrupt in the EEPROM. You may want to try resetting the K1 to factory defaults (which wipes out your menu settings and replaces them with the stock factory defaults). Before you do that reset, record all your menu settings so you can restore them - but some such as the CAL OPF values will have to be done from scratch. Do know that the sidetone level on the K1 does vary with the setting of the AF Gain control, so if you are change the AF Gain during transmission, the sidetone level may increase/decrease with the AF gain. Still, a loud sidetone with SL L set to 1 should be very quiet. If the reset does not correct it, I would first replace Front Panel U2, next FP U1, and last FP U3. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/9/2015 9:57 AM, Roland_DF1OE wrote: Last Year i built my k1 #3310 - i got one of the last 4-Band filter boards. With the k1 i had some fun as TF/DF1OE/p last year in iceland... Just built the k1 for this adventure with a tent and backpack. I ve a little problem - may be it is quite normal, i do not know. during sending cw the sidetone is very very loud - louder as it is during adjusting ST_L and much louder than testing it with no cw HF transmission. During transmission it gets louder after a time. Even if i put ST_L to 1 (one) i get a loud sidetone during cw hf transmission. Any hints are appreciated. Roland, df1oe df...@live.de -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-AF-sidetone-loudness-problem-tp7596933.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 Message delivered to w3...@embarqmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 AF sidetone loudness problem ?
Hi Don, i did all the steps Mike suggested to me - some more e.g. resoldering some suspicious pads. The K1 is still in the workbench. I will start building the internal atu, but will first fix this issue. Before resetting the radio i will put a small audio/video file on the internet, and give you both a note for examining it. 72, 73 Roland, DF1OE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-AF-sidetone-loudness-problem-tp7596933p7596960.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Power Consumption
With backlight on, RX current should be roughly 170 to 230 mA (no AF signal) depending on band. TX current at 5.0 W should be about 1.0-1.4 A in CW/FM/FSK-D modes and 1.4-1.8 A in SSB/AM/PSK-D/DATA-A/AFSK-A modes. Actual current will vary with band and antenna load impedance. The reason 5.0 W current drain is lower in CW/FM/FSK-D modes is that the KX3 uses its higher-impedance PA transformer winding at this level. The upper limit for use of the high-Z winding is 5.0 W in CW/FM/FSK-D and 3.0 W in all other modes. If you're above the limit for a given mode, the lower-Z winding is used to minimize transmit IMD at higher power levels. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jan 9, 2015, at 1:44 PM, Reilly, John reill...@comcast.net wrote: Trying to do some planning for Field Day battery operation. We are planning to use a KX3 at 5w, CW. Could someone(s) give me a feeling for RX current draw. I would like this to be with the Backlight ON, and other normally ON functions activated. Likewise, what current draw should we see with key down CW at 5w? Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Power Consumption
This simple response to a current requirement question is also a testament to the amazing design decisions used to make this little gem what it is. Designing products for a hobby you are passionate ( and participate) in produces amazing products. Thanks Elecraft -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Power-Consumption-tp7596947p7596953.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Power Consumption
Very cleverly done, Wayne:-) Phil W7OX On 1/9/15 3:26 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: The reason 5.0 W current drain is lower in CW/FM/FSK-D modes is that the KX3 uses its higher-impedance PA transformer winding at this level. The upper limit for use of the high-Z winding is 5.0 W in CW/FM/FSK-D and 3.0 W in all other modes. If you're above the limit for a given mode, the lower-Z winding is used to minimize transmit IMD at higher power levels. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jan 9, 2015, at 1:44 PM, Reilly, John reill...@comcast.net wrote: Trying to do some planning for Field Day battery operation. We are planning to use a KX3 at 5w, CW. Could someone(s) give me a feeling for RX current draw. I would like this to be with the Backlight ON, and other normally ON functions activated. Likewise, what current draw should we see with key down CW at 5w? Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Power Consumption
Here are some numbers I measured, transmit was with a CW carrier: TX Current RX Current Band5W* 10W*15W 20W 25W With KXPA 60 1.17A 2.22A 20 1.20A 2.20A 7.75A 8.75A 9.50A .200A .450A 10 1.40A 2.50A * add .25A with KXPA on Gary Mitchelson NC3Z Davidsonville, MD FM18 NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15 www.mitchelson.org On 1/9/2015 4:44 PM, Reilly, John wrote: Trying to do some planning for Field Day battery operation. We are planning to use a KX3 at 5w, CW. Could someone(s) give me a feeling for RX current draw. I would like this to be with the Backlight ON, and other normally ON functions activated. Likewise, what current draw should we see with key down CW at 5w? Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to nc3z.g...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Hearing Loss
FYI, streaming to the Phonak ComPilot does wear the battery down in a few hours, you can keep it plugged in to the charger while using it (provided you are not moving around, of course!). I've mentioned this on at least one other group, but will repeat it here for those who haven't heard it. The Phonak TVLink Basestation is VERY useful in my shack. I suspect the base station will work with any number of Blue Tooth devices. I use mine with my Philips Bluetooth headphones. Apparently it will act as a headset too, but I don't want/need that, and I doubt the acoustics will be very good since it has no boom mic, only a built in mic. If you think amplification will work for you, without the high frequency enhancement of your hearing aids, it may work well for the hearing impaired (works for me). I use mine for roaming around all over the house, and to a limited extent, outside. http://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/SHB7000_28/bluetooth-stereo-headset For those who are not hearing impaired, the fidelity of the Philips unit is excellent, and goes down to about 40Hz on the low in, 20K plus on the high end. I can't hear much over 3K, so that doesn't matter to me, but the low end fidelity is just plain excellent and I love them. The battery last for hours, and charges from a USB port. Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Hearing Loss
FYI, streaming to the Phonak ComPilot does wear the battery down in a few hours, you can keep it plugged in to the charger while using it (provided you are not moving around, of course!). - Steve AA6VO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Hearing-Loss-tp7596911p7596935.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Suggestions for improved KX3 configuration of RIT, SUB rx and Monitor level
Hello,After about 2000+ QSOs with my KX3 please allow me to suggest a few items, that may improve the operations. Please bear with me, if I have missed something. 1) When the KX3 is switched off with the RIT activated, RIT will be off when the rig is turned on again, even though the RIT symbol is shown in the display. (Minor problem) 2) When turning the subreceiver on (with PF2) the OFS symbol is turned on. The VFO-B should be turned on when activating the SUB RX, in order to adjust the RX frequency. (As it is now, you have to push the VFO B knob to activate the VFO, which is an extra operation when entering a pile-up). (Major problem) 3) For operating convenience in quiet environments, the lowest monotor level (MON 1) should be reduced 6 - 10 db in order to reduce operator fatigue. This would be particularly helpful in contests using a PC logging and keying tool, where you just want to know what is happening. The Monitor setting on the K2, does this very nicely. Tnx for listening, 73 OZ7BQ, Hans Jørgen. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] WSJT-X settings for K3
On Fri,1/9/2015 9:35 AM, inventor61 . wrote: The problem is also experienced by others, according to the many private responses I got, there appears to be a bug in the hamlib file for the K3, and the authors are apparently aware of it. Right. I lurk on the WSJT developers' list, and reported my issue with the new version. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 AF sidetone loudness problem ?
Roland_DF1OE wrote: Last Year i built my k1 #3310... Excellent choice! I ve a little problem - may be it is quite normal... What you describe below is very abnormal. during sending cw the sidetone is very very loud - louder as it is during adjusting ST_L and much louder than testing it with no cw HF transmission. During transmission it gets louder after a time. Even if i put ST_L to 1 (one) i get a loud sidetone during cw hf transmission. My first guess would be some disturbance at front panel board FP-U2, the DAC which actually produces the sidetone. The DAC uses Vdd from the 6.0 vdc regulator FP-U4 as its reference voltage. Perhaps you have some RF intrusion or regulator load change during transmission that is upsetting the regulated Vdd at pin 7 of FP-U2 that is coming from regulator FP-U4. Such regulators can become unstable if there is not a small capacitor on the output, although the ZR78L06 is not supposed to need one. Regardless, the FP board has such a capacitor (FP-C5, 0.01 uuF) mounted on the bottom (back or rear) side of the FP board. I would check that it is in place, and properly soldered. FWIW, here's the MAX518 data sheet: http://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX517-MAX519.pdf Of course, perhaps it is something completely unrelated. But it is definitely abnormal. This is what I'd check first. 73, Mike / KK5F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] WSJT-X settings for K3
Mr. Inventor61 (call??) - I’ve been running my K3 (full K-Line here, too) with WSJT-X v1.3, r3673 for quite some time with no problems. WSJT-X is able to control the rig’s band setting and I also use the split feature with no issues. I’d be glad to compare settings with you if you’d like. It ought to work fine for you. Drop me an email offline and we can try to get it sorted out. 73, Jim / W6JHB at ARRL dot NET On Thursday, Jan 8, 2015, at Thursday, 7:13 PM, inventor61 . invento...@gmail.com wrote: I have tried the last two versions of WSJT-X and there seems to be some problem with the rig control for the K3. I get error messages, something about the program not being able to read the mode of the radio's second VFO. As is often the case, a pretty cryptic error message is what's offered, mostly intended for the programmer, not an end user. I think the program uses hamlib for radio control options. Many attempts at different settings were tried, and the one that works best is to set it for no programmatic rig control, at all (other than RTS for PTT). I have no problem with my K3-P3-KPA500 station, or with other control programs, just WSJT-X. I use only 'real' UART based COM ports, so, that's not the problem. Anybody experience similar? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w6...@me.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] WSJT-X settings for K3
James Thanks for your reply. For some reason my name-and-call signature line got chopped off my initial reflector posting. I have the new WSJT-X v1.4 installed now. The problem is also experienced by others, according to the many private responses I got, there appears to be a bug in the hamlib file for the K3, and the authors are apparently aware of it. Tnx 73 Steve KZ1X *** On Jan 9, 2015 12:27 PM, James Bennett w6...@me.com wrote: Mr. Inventor61 (call??) - I’ve been running my K3 (full K-Line here, too) with WSJT-X v1.3, r3673 for quite some time with no problems. WSJT-X is able to control the rig’s band setting and I also use the split feature with no issues. I’d be glad to compare settings with you if you’d like. It ought to work fine for you. Drop me an email offline and we can try to get it sorted out. 73, Jim / W6JHB at ARRL dot NET On Thursday, Jan 8, 2015, at Thursday, 7:13 PM, inventor61 . invento...@gmail.com wrote: I have tried the last two versions of WSJT-X and there seems to be some problem with the rig control for the K3. I get error messages, something about the program not being able to read the mode of the radio's second VFO. As is often the case, a pretty cryptic error message is what's offered, mostly intended for the programmer, not an end user. I think the program uses hamlib for radio control options. Many attempts at different settings were tried, and the one that works best is to set it for no programmatic rig control, at all (other than RTS for PTT). I have no problem with my K3-P3-KPA500 station, or with other control programs, just WSJT-X. I use only 'real' UART based COM ports, so, that's not the problem. Anybody experience similar? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w6...@me.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [KX3] Power Consumption
Trying to do some planning for Field Day battery operation. We are planning to use a KX3 at 5w, CW. Could someone(s) give me a feeling for RX current draw. I would like this to be with the Backlight ON, and other normally ON functions activated. Likewise, what current draw should we see with key down CW at 5w? Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Tascam US-322 to K3
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 6:47 PM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On Tue,1/6/2015 11:10 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: The K3 Line In and Line Out jacks are stereo type, but there is no connection to the ring contact That's true only for a single-RX K3. There certainly is a connection to the ring of the line out jack - even without the sub RX, it will become active if CONFIG:LIN OUT=PHOnES... or at least it gets the main RX audio when the sub is inactive in that case. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] WSJT-X settings for K3
On Fri,1/9/2015 5:03 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote: There is a known K2/K3 problem. The problem is ONLY with rig control -- if you run it manually, with no rig control, it works fine. That is, set the rig suppressed carrier frequency for the band you want, use JT65 below about 2 kHz audio, JT9 above it. I use VOX for PTT. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] WSJT-X settings for K3
For me, it happens *more* when WSJT-X is not the focus. I run OS X 10.10.1. The problem doesn’t disappear when WSJT-X has focus, but it’s not quite as aggravating. I usually just hit whichever button doesn’t shut the program down (I forget which that is now). 73, Joel - W4JBB On Jan 9, 2015, at 7:03 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L n...@comcast.net wrote: Yep. There is a known K2/K3 problem. They're working on a solution. The program uses HamLib to interface with the radio and it apparently is the problem. I can't imagine what the problem is, and they won't tell me. The K3 (and I suspect all the Elecraft line) has a very straightforward protocol. Send an email to John Nelson G4KLA at g4...@rmnjmn.demon.co.uk. 73, Mike NF4L On Jan 8, 2015, at 10:13 PM, inventor61 . invento...@gmail.com wrote: I have tried the last two versions of WSJT-X and there seems to be some problem with the rig control for the K3. I get error messages, something about the program not being able to read the mode of the radio's second VFO. As is often the case, a pretty cryptic error message is what's offered, mostly intended for the programmer, not an end user. I think the program uses hamlib for radio control options. Many attempts at different settings were tried, and the one that works best is to set it for no programmatic rig control, at all (other than RTS for PTT). I have no problem with my K3-P3-KPA500 station, or with other control programs, just WSJT-X. I use only 'real' UART based COM ports, so, that's not the problem. Anybody experience similar? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/be-the-DX winter holiday?
First, let me thank all of you who generously shared your advice about interesting, warm places to spend the holidays and Be the DX. I have acknowledged some of your suggestions personally. I will get to the rest of you shortly. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] WSJT-X settings for K3
* On 2015 09 Jan 07:04 -0600, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote: Yep. There is a known K2/K3 problem. They're working on a solution. The program uses HamLib to interface with the radio and it apparently is the problem. I can't imagine what the problem is, and they won't tell me. The K3 (and I suspect all the Elecraft line) has a very straightforward protocol. I don't know what the problem is and I wrote most of the K2/K3 back end code a few years ago. Since then Bill, G4WJS, has contributed quite a number of fixes back to Hamlib. He would be a good contact for help as I'm not familiar with WSJT-X development nor have I used the program. 73, 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Power Consumption
John, The VFO B Altermate display when set for current will tell you that information for your particular KX3. The manual says receive current will be in the range of 150 to 200 ma. and depends on backlight, preamp isolation amp and whether or not the internal speaker is used. I have not measured TX current at 5 watts, but I would expect somewhere in the vicinity of 2 amps. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/9/2015 4:44 PM, Reilly, John wrote: Trying to do some planning for Field Day battery operation. We are planning to use a KX3 at 5w, CW. Could someone(s) give me a feeling for RX current draw. I would like this to be with the Backlight ON, and other normally ON functions activated. Likewise, what current draw should we see with key down CW at 5w? Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3: Option: power out per ANT1/ANT2 ?
Hi OMs, let me ask if anybody will consider folowing as useful Option (option - used when needed :-)): - in K3 with KAT3 ATU unit (it means with 2 ant outputs ANT1/ANT2) to have possibility of different output power set by ANT port. Simply in menu CONFIG: PWR SET new option PER-ANT Why? If I have two antennas and one PA used for one of them (main ant) I need let say 35W for driving PA on ANT1 port and full power (100W) on ANT2 directly connected to second antenna (NVIS dipole for example) - without PA. Then it is possible simply switch ANT 1/2 without need to take care about power on output (not to overdive PA for ant1 / use maximal power from barefoot K3 for ant2) Yes, setting can be more complex as NORM/PER-BAND and NORM/PER-ANT together can be in the game but in some scenario it can helps (one band contest with two antennas and one PA, etc.) Is it silly idea or any supporters here? Opinions? Of course - no idea if this can be done in FW :-( 73! Lexa, OK1DST K3/100 #727 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 Tilt Bail
A long shot, but does anyone have a spare K3 bail they would like to sell. I just need the bail, but feet would be fine too. 73, Dale W4OP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Option: power out per ANT1/ANT2 ?
Hi Dick, good idea! I have to check N1MM and K3 Macros docs. (or any ready-made such a macro to copy/paste?) But still fw option is fw option -dst- -- Původní zpráva -- Od: Dick Dievendorff d...@elecraft.com Komu: alexandr.kobra...@seznam.cz alexandr.kobra...@seznam.cz Datum: 9. 1. 2015 22:03:59 Předmět: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Option: power out per ANT1/ANT2 ? You might set up a command macro that switches antennas and changes power levels, using the AN and PC commands. 73 de Dick, K6KR On Jan 9, 2015, at 12:51, alexandr.kobra...@seznam.cz wrote: snip - in K3 different output power set by ANT port. menu CONFIG: PWR SET new option PER-ANT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Option: power out per ANT1/ANT2 ?
You might set up a command macro that switches antennas and changes power levels, using the AN and PC commands. 73 de Dick, K6KR On Jan 9, 2015, at 12:51, alexandr.kobra...@seznam.cz wrote: snip - in K3 different output power set by ANT port. menu CONFIG: PWR SET new option PER-ANT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] WSJT-X settings for K3
Yep. There is a known K2/K3 problem. They're working on a solution. The program uses HamLib to interface with the radio and it apparently is the problem. I can't imagine what the problem is, and they won't tell me. The K3 (and I suspect all the Elecraft line) has a very straightforward protocol. Send an email to John Nelson G4KLA at g4...@rmnjmn.demon.co.uk. 73, Mike NF4L On Jan 8, 2015, at 10:13 PM, inventor61 . invento...@gmail.com wrote: I have tried the last two versions of WSJT-X and there seems to be some problem with the rig control for the K3. I get error messages, something about the program not being able to read the mode of the radio's second VFO. As is often the case, a pretty cryptic error message is what's offered, mostly intended for the programmer, not an end user. I think the program uses hamlib for radio control options. Many attempts at different settings were tried, and the one that works best is to set it for no programmatic rig control, at all (other than RTS for PTT). I have no problem with my K3-P3-KPA500 station, or with other control programs, just WSJT-X. I use only 'real' UART based COM ports, so, that's not the problem. Anybody experience similar? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] WSJT-X settings for K3
I don't have a problem, but I let dxlabs commander talk to the radio and configure WSJT-X to use dxlabs. Gordon - N1MGO On 01/08/2015 10:13 PM, inventor61 . wrote: I have tried the last two versions of WSJT-X and there seems to be some problem with the rig control for the K3. I get error messages, something about the program not being able to read the mode of the radio's second VFO. As is often the case, a pretty cryptic error message is what's offered, mostly intended for the programmer, not an end user. I think the program uses hamlib for radio control options. Many attempts at different settings were tried, and the one that works best is to set it for no programmatic rig control, at all (other than RTS for PTT). I have no problem with my K3-P3-KPA500 station, or with other control programs, just WSJT-X. I use only 'real' UART based COM ports, so, that's not the problem. Anybody experience similar? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to gordon.lapo...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K1 AF sidetone loudness problem ?
Last Year i built my k1 #3310 - i got one of the last 4-Band filter boards. With the k1 i had some fun as TF/DF1OE/p last year in iceland... Just built the k1 for this adventure with a tent and backpack. I ve a little problem - may be it is quite normal, i do not know. during sending cw the sidetone is very very loud - louder as it is during adjusting ST_L and much louder than testing it with no cw HF transmission. During transmission it gets louder after a time. Even if i put ST_L to 1 (one) i get a loud sidetone during cw hf transmission. Any hints are appreciated. Roland, df1oe df...@live.de -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-AF-sidetone-loudness-problem-tp7596933.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] SSB Board found. Thanks
Greetings;I have found the SSB board for my K2 that I inquired about on the list. Thanks so much. Jacob K4JQV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
