Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Issue
Yes, that was the problem when it happened to me. It was a cable problem that was inadvertently closing the key in (PA Key) input on the back of the KPA500. Clearing that up restored normal operation. 73, andy ae6y -Original Message- From: Mike K2MK Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 5:34 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Issue Hi Barry, There is an asterisk that appears on the left side of the KPA500 display whenever the key out signal from your transmitter is present. You should not see the asterisk when you are receiving. If you are then is it possible that you are using the key out signal to operate some other device in addition to the KPA500? 73, Mike K2MK Barry Simpson wrote My KPA500 has just developed an issue. Specifically when I switch it from Stby to Oper, the level of received signals drops by around 5 or 6 s points. It still transmits fine and there are no adverse SWR indications or loose co-ax plugs. It does the same on all bands. I switch back to Stby and the received signals return to normal. I seem to recall that someone else posted details of a similar such problem some time ago. Any suggestions would be helpful before I email the Elecraft hot line. Barry Simpson VK2BJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Issue-tp7597707p7597710.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 andrewfa...@ymail.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] Lido Mount for the KX3
Joshua, I am Scott, I do not have experiance with this LIDO mount but I am making a mount that will use the RAM products with my base plate. please visit www.gemsproducts.com for info. 73 Scott AK6Q On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 5:09 PM, Joshua Gould, K8WXA [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7597614...@n2.nabble.com wrote: Has anyone used the Lido Mount for the KX3? I was curious to know if they had anything that I could adapt to fit the KX3 and low and behold, there was already one there... Here's a link if you don't know what I'm talking about: http://www.lidomounts.com/kx3mount.html 73, Joshua Gould K8WXA EM89pn __ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below:http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Lido-Mount-for-the-KX3-tp7597614.html To unsubscribe from Elecraft, click here. NAML - K3 #348 KX3 #2499 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Lido-Mount-for-the-KX3-tp7597614p7597713.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] KPA500 Issue
Hi Barry, While your experience suggests that a transistor switch will probably save the day I also wonder if the problem is the result of the absence or presence of a pull-up resistor or perhaps a floating common connection between the rig and amp. Maybe a resistor in the plug would help. I suppose there is some way to check this out. 73, Mike K2MK Barry Simpson wrote .partial quote from Barry.. The conclusion is therefore that from an initial OK position in Stby and Oper as soon as the first character is keyed, the solid state switch in the TS590SG hangs resulting in the KPA500 being permanently in the transmit state. The situation only clears when rig and amp are turned off, the Din plug is removed from the TS590SG and reinserted and both are turned back on. I can then switch the amp back to Oper and all is fine until the very first morse character when it all happens again. So as it stands, there appears to be incompatibility between the TS590SG solid state amp switch and KPA500. As an interim measure, I have rewired the Din plug to use the noisy relay for the amp control and that works fine. The TS590SG does output 12V to the solid state switching pin in certain configurations as did the TS590S. I had a TS590S and I wired a single transistor solid state switch inside the Din plug and that worked perfectly so I am going to do the same again, which should solve the issue. Unfortunately, I gave away the TS590S cable I had made up to the guy I sold the TS590S to. I never got the very bad spike issue fixed but the buyer did not mind as he doesn't use a linear. It really is a pity as I thought that the new linear switching circuitry in the TS590SG was a real step forward but it is not to be, at least not with the KPA500. 73 Barry VK2BJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Issue-tp7597707p7597728.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] Separate Receiving Antenna
I'm using a Pixel Loop as a receiving antenna to supplement my main t/r antenna, which is an R8 vertical. The only 'garden' I have is a rooftop about 35 m above ground. The antenna is about 6 m from the vertical and definitely has a better s/n ratio. I use it on HF bands, sometimes by itself and sometimes for diversity reception with the K3's subreceiver. It isn't a panacea for noise problems but definitely helps. The diversity mode is also a big help despite the small separation between antennas. The Pixel Loop comes with a device that makes it possible to 'key' it along with the transmitter in order to protect the receiver. I am using this successfully with QSK at 1.2 kW output. The relay is noisy but fast enough at reasonable speeds. Vic K2VCO /4X6GP On Jan 30, 2015, at 9:15 PM, Paul Barlow paul.bar...@upcmail.ie wrote: Dear Elecrafters, I have a very small and odd shaped garden in which to play Ham Radio. I have a K3 (and a K2 and... ), I run QRP CW and I was wondering if anyone had experience of using active loop antennas as receiving antennas to lower the noise floor. I was looking at Wellbrook's Website this afternoon, and I see that their loops get good reviews on EHam. I was wondering what experience you guys might have with these and similar antennas. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 k2vco@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] KPA500 Issue
when I switch it from Stby to Oper, the level of received signals drops by around 5 or 6 s points. It still transmits fine and there are no adverse SWR indications or loose co-ax plugs. It does the same on all bands. Sounds like bad PIN DIODE situation, but I'll let those who are more expert at them take that on. I switch back to Stby and the received signals return to normal. Just for reference, on six meters, using WSJT10 for FSK441 MS, I see one db drop in my JT measured band (white) noise between the KPA STBY and OPER modes. Gary -- http://ag0n.net 3055: http://ag0n.net/irlp/3055 NodeOp Help Page: http://ag0n.net/irlp __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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) Alexloop Antenna
I live in a condo with pretty strict rules re antennas, etc. I am considering an Alexloop on a tripod on my balcony, Does anybody have any experience with this antenna? Any comments. I have a K3/10 that I operate at 5-10 watts PEP onSSB.Thanks 73 de Dave KJ6CBS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA500 Issue
Looks like the Kenwood switches high during transmit and the KPA500 requires a low for transmit. KPA500 specs in my manual say +5V max, open circuit on receive, closed to ground on transmit. My old KPA500 manual doesn't show Kenwood interconnections. Only the K3, Yaesu and Icom. Yup, ya need to supply a low to the amp. Joe ( AJ8MH ) http://webpages.charter.net/aj8mh-radio/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA500 Issue
Good morning to those who responded to me on the Elecraft reflector. Here is the interim outcome. I did not mention that the problem arose after connecting my brand new (yesterday) TS590SG to the KPA500. The TS590SG has different linear switching facilities from the TS590S in that there is now provision for solid state switching to avoid a clicking relay. I was using the solid state switching set up. I use the same set up with my TS990S and that works perfectly with the KPA500. I checked and resoldered the connecting cable and then I interchanged the cable I use with the TS990S as the Din pin connections are identitical with the TS590SG. The outcome was exactly the same with the loss of received signals when the KPA500 is switched to Oper and the little asterisk appears on the left side of the display. However, the set up still keys the KPA500 perfectly. I then changed over to the TS990S and with that rig, the KPA500 works perfectly with the solid state switching. The conclusion is therefore that from an initial OK position in Stby and Oper as soon as the first character is keyed, the solid state switch in the TS590SG hangs resulting in the KPA500 being permanently in the transmit state. The situation only clears when rig and amp are turned off, the Din plug is removed from the TS590SG and reinserted and both are turned back on. I can then switch the amp back to Oper and all is fine until the very first morse character when it all happens again. So as it stands, there appears to be incompatibility between the TS590SG solid state amp switch and KPA500. As an interim measure, I have rewired the Din plug to use the noisy relay for the amp control and that works fine. The TS590SG does output 12V to the solid state switching pin in certain configurations as did the TS590S. I had a TS590S and I wired a single transistor solid state switch inside the Din plug and that worked perfectly so I am going to do the same again, which should solve the issue. Unfortunately, I gave away the TS590S cable I had made up to the guy I sold the TS590S to. I never got the very bad spike issue fixed but the buyer did not mind as he doesn't use a linear. It really is a pity as I thought that the new linear switching circuitry in the TS590SG was a real step forward but it is not to be, at least not with the KPA500. For information and to avoid others having a similar head scratching issue, I am copying this to the TS590 list as well. As a final point, I can confirm that the TS590SG has no power spike issue whatsoever and the average audio level in SSB seems much improved from the TS590S. Once I have wired and implemented the transistor switch, I will report back with the result. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 31 January 2015 at 00:34, Mike K2MK k...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Barry, There is an asterisk that appears on the left side of the KPA500 display whenever the key out signal from your transmitter is present. You should not see the asterisk when you are receiving. If you are then is it possible that you are using the key out signal to operate some other device in addition to the KPA500? 73, Mike K2MK Barry Simpson wrote My KPA500 has just developed an issue. Specifically when I switch it from Stby to Oper, the level of received signals drops by around 5 or 6 s points. It still transmits fine and there are no adverse SWR indications or loose co-ax plugs. It does the same on all bands. I switch back to Stby and the received signals return to normal. I seem to recall that someone else posted details of a similar such problem some time ago. Any suggestions would be helpful before I email the Elecraft hot line. Barry Simpson VK2BJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Issue-tp7597707p7597710.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 vk...@optusnet.com.au __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Ed Muns - W0YK
Hi Dave! No WA6OCT listed on QRZ.com ... FWIW. Ed has several of Rose's cases that fasten together, back-to-back ... the first of many she's made. It was his idea. She's mending after her chemotherapy and radiation treatments and expects to be able to get up the stairs to her sewing room soon. She's not been able to climb the stairs for about eight months. 73 Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] SVGA NB doesn't always start latest beta f/ware
Hi Jim, I can't have explained myself very well. The NB is working (level 10) on the P3 but on the VGA output the NB on state is not remembered on switch off. So if I turn the P3 off and then on again, the NB works fine on the P3's own display, but to make it work on the external monitor I have to turn the NB off then on again. Reference to NB here is solely the P3. Hope that makes sense. I have been using the NB on the P3's screen for some time now, but it is only the latest beta I think that extends this functionality to the P3's VGA output, and that is the version I'm running. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 30 January 2015 at 17:54, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On Fri,1/30/2015 9:43 AM, Stephen Prior wrote: Turning the NB off and then on via the P3's menu restores functionality. This is the case on every band I have tried. There are two menu functions associated with the P3 NB. One is the switch, the other is NB Level (or whatever it is called). If you're going to use the P3 NB, you need both on soft keys. First turn the NB on, then select NB Level and tweak it for best noise removal. 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 eastbrantw...@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] K3 USB--Serial Names OT, Kinda
Yep, both of ‘em are there in the Device Manager. The K3 is Com1 (not connected to the Windoze guest) and the KX3 is COM3, which IS connected to Windoze. Unfortunately, neither of them show the nice human-friendly names as I’d hoped they would. And, Fusion’s name doesn’t help, either. Clicking each of the two USB icons on the Fusion toolbar simply shows “Future Devices FT232R USB UART”. I knew that the KX3 is COM3, as I use LP Bridge and it shows the COM port the radio is connected to. Oh well, would have been nice to see the human names, but I guess the Microsoft folks didn’t think it was necessary. Thanks folks, 73 On Thursday, Jan 29, 2015, at Thursday, 4:53 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L n...@comcast.net wrote: On the Windoze side, the ports will show up in Device Manager under Ports(Com LPT) as COMx where x is some number. To figure out which is which, unplug one and see which COM goes away. If you don't have the Ports listing in Device Manager, WIn isn't seeing them. I run Win 7 under Parallels, and if I want to use the adapters in Windoze, I have to connect them in Parallels. They cannot be available to the Mac and Win at the same time. I have no idea about Fusion, it may work differently. 73, Mike NF4L On Jan 28, 2015, at 11:31 PM, James Bennett w6...@me.com mailto:w6...@me.com wrote: Hi folks, Looking for some help identifying the USB—Serial adapter names on Windows 8.1. Here’s the situation: I have a KX3 and a K3. Each has it’s own USB—Serial adapter from Elecraft. These USB guys plug into my iMac. I run the K3 on the Mac side of the machine, and the KX3 under VMWare Fusion and Windows 8.1 on “the other side”. On the Mac side I use MacLogger DX (MLDX), FLDIGI, and WSJT-X. When I configure the radio connection, MLDX knows the “names” of each adapter. the one for the K3 is A8003Ssu and the KX3’s adapter is A501XNHZ. On the Mac side, it is easy to determine which adapter is associated with which radio. However, on the Windows side, it is not an easy matter at all. Nowhere can I find any place where it shows the names of these two adapters. And the reason why it is a problem is thus: If the K3 is not “connected” to either MLDX, or WSJT-X, or FLDIGI on the Mac side and I bring up Windows, I often get both adapters available to me under Fusion. If I attach the wrong one to my apps on the Windows side, things are ugly and take a while to correct. Is there some way, either with Windows itself, or with VMWare Fusion to see these device names? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 mailto: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] SVGA NB doesn't always start latest beta f/ware
On Fri,1/30/2015 9:43 AM, Stephen Prior wrote: Turning the NB off and then on via the P3's menu restores functionality. This is the case on every band I have tried. There are two menu functions associated with the P3 NB. One is the switch, the other is NB Level (or whatever it is called). If you're going to use the P3 NB, you need both on soft keys. First turn the NB on, then select NB Level and tweak it for best noise removal. 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
[Elecraft] Separate Receiving Antenna
Dear Elecrafters, I have a very small and odd shaped garden in which to play Ham Radio. I have a K3 (and a K2 and... ), I run QRP CW and I was wondering if anyone had experience of using active loop antennas as receiving antennas to lower the noise floor. I was looking at Wellbrook's Website this afternoon, and I see that their loops get good reviews on EHam. I was wondering what experience you guys might have with these and similar antennas. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] FS or possible swap: KAT100-1/KIO2
This KAT100-1 came with the K2/10 I purchased a while back. I have decided that a KAT2 would work better for my operating style so I'm offering the KAT100/KIO2 here. As noted, I'd primarily be interested in a KAT2 as a trade-in toward the KAT100 but also would be open to outright sale or possibly swapping for other QRP rigs/items +/- cash. Email me with what you'd offer or for more info on what other items might be of interest. The KAT100 purchaser gets first option on the KIO2. It will be available separately if not taken as part of a package with the KAT100. More info and pics available on request. TNX/73, Al __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Separate Receiving Antenna
Paul, Try a K9AY for 40/80/160 or maybe a 5' x 5' passive magnetic loop for 160M. Array solutions also make another variant on the K9AY which may be superior - I do not know.For the low band receive antennas can be a considerable help and for 160M are a must if you want to hear on this band. 73 Doug EI2CN PS I can not find you on QRZ.COM. Where are you located? I am in County Louth four miles north of Drogheda. Drop I for an eyeball if in the area. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Barlow Sent: 30 January 2015 19:16 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Separate Receiving Antenna Dear Elecrafters, I have a very small and odd shaped garden in which to play Ham Radio. I have a K3 (and a K2 and... ), I run QRP CW and I was wondering if anyone had experience of using active loop antennas as receiving antennas to lower the noise floor. I was looking at Wellbrook's Website this afternoon, and I see that their loops get good reviews on EHam. I was wondering what experience you guys might have with these and similar antennas. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 turnb...@net1.ie __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] SVGA NB doesn't always start latest beta f/ware
Using the just-released beta firmware I am finding that on switch on, although the P3's NB is engaged the SVGA screen still shows pulses (in this case from an electric fence). Turning the NB off and then on via the P3's menu restores functionality. This is the case on every band I have tried. No big deal, but sounds like a little bug to me. 73 Stephen G4SJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Ed Muns - W0YK
Ken and all, Forget about Ed's prowess in ham radio! Let's talk about something really important--like those wines he makes, for example!!! Just kidding! Ed's accomplishments are almost legendary. I don't know Ed personally, though, and I wasn't aware of his involvement in the wine industry. When I read that I thought this guy really has his priorities right! Hi. I couldn't help but reminisce about another old ham friend of mine from some 40 years back--Em Brakensiek, WA6OCT. Unfortunately, I lost contact with Em when he had to move around and into assisted care facilities, but we used to talk almost daily. I'm sure he is SK now, and probably has been for some time. Anyway, Em was also a wine maker, but at the other end of the spectrum from Ed. Em made his own stuff, and was only somewhat proud of it. He also ran a gift shop/printing shop combination, and so he printed up his own private brand labels for his homebrewed wine. Being a very self deprecating fellow, the name he chose was Chateau Garbage' , pronounced, of course, with a nice French flavor on the last syllable. What a guy! I miss him. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Separate Receiving Antenna
Hi Paul, A lot of K3 owners are using the Pixel Technologies loop antenna. I'm pleased with mine in comparison to my SteppIR vertical antenna on 80 and 40 meters. On 160 meters I have a relatively quiet dipole but I find the loop beneficial when used with the K3 sub receiver as a diversity antenna. The company has changed names and the old links for the antenna don't seem to work anymore. This link seems ok. https://inlogisinc.com/products/amateurham-radio-antennas/ham-amateur-radio-antennas 73, Mike K2MK Paul Barlow-2 wrote Dear Elecrafters, I have a very small and odd shaped garden in which to play Ham Radio. I have a K3 (and a K2 and... ), I run QRP CW and I was wondering if anyone had experience of using active loop antennas as receiving antennas to lower the noise floor. I was looking at Wellbrook's Website this afternoon, and I see that their loops get good reviews on EHam. I was wondering what experience you guys might have with these and similar antennas. 73, Paul EI5KI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Separate-Receiving-Antenna-tp7597719p7597721.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] mono plug in stereo speaker jack
My brand new K3 kit came with a flyer warning not to use mono plug UNLESS you disable the right channel amp. Otherwise it could be damaged. You set SPKRS config entry to 1 to disable right channel amp. I report, you decide. 73, chuck -- de AB1VL NAQCC #6799 ab1vl.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) Alexloop Antenna
I've had an Alex Loop for about 2 years now, it replaced my Buddipole [about the same cost]. You can build your own mag loop for a lot less than the Alex but I wanted the cool carry case and had the $$ from the BP sale. :-)) I use the loop when activating a SOTA summit and general field operating, usually with my K2/10. My Alex easily works as well or discernibly better than the BP ever did. It is very narrow BW, and tuning it on 40 requires a steady hand and care. It's less touchy on 30 and just fine on 20 and up. I have mine on a light-weight tripod I found at Home Depot with a Rain Bird sprinkler on top. I cut 9 inch piece of 1/2 gray PVC nipple with threads on one end and screw it into the tripod. The hollow Alex handle fits down over the PVC. I finally filed some shallow slots in the PVC to keep things stable in wind. I set up next to the tripod and can reach up and tune the loop with one hand. There is one gotcha with loops like this: It is a resonant transformer. At resonance, your SWR will be 1:1 and you'll make Q's. If you get it close with the knob and then let the ATU [if you have it] match it, you will have created a very well shielded dummy load and you'll make no Q's. So, bypass the ATU and get 1:1 with the little knob on the capacitor. You can't QSY more than maybe 5 KHz on 40 without tweaking the capacitor. BW gets larger on 20 and up. It is mildly bi-directional in the plane of the loop but the lobes are quite broad. There are two very sharp, fairly deep nulls orthogonal to the loop plane which can sometimes help reduce noise or QRM. It is essentially insensitive to ground, and doesn't really care how high it is, a tremendous advantage in the field over E-field antennas. Pay attention to the power limits. Because it is resonant and small in terms of electrical degrees, RF voltages can get quite high. It's definitely a QRP antenna. Hope this helps, 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 1/30/2015 12:47 PM, David Guernsey via Elecraft wrote: I live in a condo with pretty strict rules re antennas, etc. I am considering an Alexloop on a tripod on my balcony, Does anybody have any experience with this antenna? Any comments. I have a K3/10 that I operate at 5-10 watts PEP onSSB.Thanks 73 de Dave KJ6CBS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Separate Receiving Antenna
I have used Andy's (Wellbrooks) antennas commercially for receiving MW and they are excellent! You will see one of the installations on the web site. Russ KD4JO Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Vic Rosenthal k2vco@gmail.com Date:01/30/2015 6:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Paul Barlow paul.bar...@upcmail.ie Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Separate Receiving Antenna I'm using a Pixel Loop as a receiving antenna to supplement my main t/r antenna, which is an R8 vertical. The only 'garden' I have is a rooftop about 35 m above ground. The antenna is about 6 m from the vertical and definitely has a better s/n ratio. I use it on HF bands, sometimes by itself and sometimes for diversity reception with the K3's subreceiver. It isn't a panacea for noise problems but definitely helps. The diversity mode is also a big help despite the small separation between antennas. The Pixel Loop comes with a device that makes it possible to 'key' it along with the transmitter in order to protect the receiver. I am using this successfully with QSK at 1.2 kW output. The relay is noisy but fast enough at reasonable speeds. Vic K2VCO /4X6GP On Jan 30, 2015, at 9:15 PM, Paul Barlow paul.bar...@upcmail.ie wrote: Dear Elecrafters, I have a very small and odd shaped garden in which to play Ham Radio. I have a K3 (and a K2 and... ), I run QRP CW and I was wondering if anyone had experience of using active loop antennas as receiving antennas to lower the noise floor. I was looking at Wellbrook's Website this afternoon, and I see that their loops get good reviews on EHam. I was wondering what experience you guys might have with these and similar antennas. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 k2vco@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 mundschen...@msn.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 and RTTY
On 2015-01-30 6:29 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: U ... I've never understood the infatuation with FSK over AFSK, especially for someone just trying RTTY out for the first time. If the sound card produces clean audio [pure sine wave sans noise], and most newer ones do these days, the result at RF is essentially the same, with less equipment. That *ASS-U-MEs* that the person hooking up and configuring the AFSK knows what they are doing. Given the number to particularly gross AFSK signals on the air today, that assumption is not a good one. The manufacturer of one inexpensive amateur sound interface even instructs its users to run the Windows sliders at maximum (it needs that because its internal VOX is not sensitive enough otherwise) but that drives the poorly filtered and unregulated DAC into distortion. Couple that with improper grounding and overdriving mic preamps in many rigs and you have a recipe for garbage - before even considering all the windows noises, streaming audio, and open mic stuff that gets on the air ... none of which happen with FSK. While it may be true that a proper AFSK signal is cleaner than FSK in many rigs (the K3 FSK is exceptionally clean - as clean as the filtered AFSK), it takes very little to make AFSK absolute garbage - most users can't mess up FSK any more than the manufacturer's design. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-01-30 6:29 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: U ... I've never understood the infatuation with FSK over AFSK, especially for someone just trying RTTY out for the first time. If the sound card produces clean audio [pure sine wave sans noise], and most newer ones do these days, the result at RF is essentially the same, with less equipment. The K3 also has a shaping filter when running AFSK that makes AFSK cleaner than FSK, or so I've read. My radio laptop is a fairly new [1 yr] quad-core Acer running Windows 7. On the spectrum analyzer, any undesirable products other than the single tones are lost in the minuscule noise on the baseline. There can be other reasons for running FSK with the extra interface equipment which usually offers other features beside FSK, but for someone just trying out RTTY, less is definitely more. There is a steady stream of traffic on this list from people trying to get MicroHam, SignalLink, or other interfaces working, so it's definitely not a piece of cake. MMTTY is tough enough for a newbie. The K3 does have a potential gotcha which is easy to avoid if you know about it. The RF Power is controlled by a closed-loop ALC system. The power knob sets the requested power, the loop then adjusts the drive to make that power. Consequently, you cannot adjust the output power with the MIC/LINE IN front panel gain control. Adjust the MIC/LINE IN control for 4 solid ALC bars with the 5th just flickering when sending idles [diddles]. Then set the desired power with the PWR knob. There's almost no conversational RTTY anymore, it's pretty much all contesting. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 1/29/2015 5:15 PM, RIchard Williams wrote: Though AFSK will work, I think you will be a lot happier with using FSK. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 li...@subich.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 and RTTY
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 5:29 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: U ... I've never understood the infatuation with FSK over AFSK For those who believe that FSK has some advantage over AFSK for purity signal or some other reason, K0SM has posted a detailed web page showing the spectra of signals generated by both, using various transmitter adjustments. Check it out at: http://www.frontiernet.net/~aflowers/k3rtty/k3rtty.html This page has many virtues. It shows how to do a nice job of research and how to document it for the reader; it offers useful info about setting up your RTTY station; and it provides hard data, which is a lot better than relying on conventional wisdom. 73, Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and RTTY
This page has many virtues. It shows how to do a nice job of research and how to document it for the reader; it offers useful info about setting up your RTTY station; and it provides hard data, which is a lot better than relying on conventional wisdom. Unfortunately, K0SM's paper has flaws in its premise that render the conclusions hardly persuasive. 1) the FSK measurements were made with the *original* K3 FSK generator not the most recent shaped FSK. Even though the original K3 FSK was better than most, the current DSP implementation is much better and provides FSK indistinguishable from the filtered AFSK. 2) the AFSK measurements were made using Line In and did not include effects common to overdriving the microphone preamp as happens in many rigs. 3) in the K3, AFSK_A disables mic compression and RF clipping. That is not the case in other transceivers operated in SSB mode. The mic compression and RF clipping is one source of AFSK distortion and harmonic generation. 4) the AFSK measurements were made with the K3's AFSK TX filter in line. That filter removes substantially all the hum and distortion present in other transceivers when the ground (audio) return is open, the sound card DAC is driven into the distortion producing range (typical at output levels greater than 60%), and/or the mic preamp is being overdriven. Andy's tests with all knobs full bore proved that the K3 is capable of cleaning up signals that would be a disaster with many other rigs. 5) The K3 does not use a closed loop ALC which generates overshoot and pumping distortion. Again, these effects are common on other manufacturer's transceivers and are often responsible for a high preponderance of the clicks in both FSK and AFSK signals from those transceivers. I have off the air spectrum captures of W1AW with their top of the line Icom rigs and professional operators that show *all* of the issues of overdrive, loss of signal return and ALC effects even when driven by supposedly clean AFSK signals from fldigi. Again, AFSK requires far more operator attention to signal hygiene than does FSK if the result is to be acceptable (that is, unless one is using a K3). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-01-30 9:34 PM, Tony Estep wrote: On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 5:29 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: U ... I've never understood the infatuation with FSK over AFSK For those who believe that FSK has some advantage over AFSK for purity signal or some other reason, K0SM has posted a detailed web page showing the spectra of signals generated by both, using various transmitter adjustments. Check it out at: http://www.frontiernet.net/~aflowers/k3rtty/k3rtty.html This page has many virtues. It shows how to do a nice job of research and how to document it for the reader; it offers useful info about setting up your RTTY station; and it provides hard data, which is a lot better than relying on conventional wisdom. 73, Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 li...@subich.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 and RTTY
Items, questions, and requests do tend to morph on this list. While I don't disagree with your reply, please keep in mind ... the original request was from someone who wanted to try RTTY for the first time, and that's where my reply was directed. I wanted to make it as easy as possible for him, and unquestionably, two steero cables and AFSK is that. With a K3, that will work, and won't clobber folks near him He may choose other methods or indeed modes, all he seemed to want was initial advice. You're not wrong, you rarely if ever are, but the information may be misplaced in this case. He just wanted to get started. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 1/30/2015 7:19 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: This page has many virtues. It shows how to do a nice job of research and how to document it for the reader; it offers useful info about setting up your RTTY station; and it provides hard data, which is a lot better than relying on conventional wisdom. Unfortunately, K0SM's paper has flaws in its premise that render the conclusions hardly persuasive. 1) the FSK measurements were made with the *original* K3 FSK generator not the most recent shaped FSK. Even though the original K3 FSK was better than most, the current DSP implementation is much better and provides FSK indistinguishable from the filtered AFSK. 2) the AFSK measurements were made using Line In and did not include effects common to overdriving the microphone preamp as happens in many rigs. 3) in the K3, AFSK_A disables mic compression and RF clipping. That is not the case in other transceivers operated in SSB mode. The mic compression and RF clipping is one source of AFSK distortion and harmonic generation. 4) the AFSK measurements were made with the K3's AFSK TX filter in line. That filter removes substantially all the hum and distortion present in other transceivers when the ground (audio) return is open, the sound card DAC is driven into the distortion producing range (typical at output levels greater than 60%), and/or the mic preamp is being overdriven. Andy's tests with all knobs full bore proved that the K3 is capable of cleaning up signals that would be a disaster with many other rigs. 5) The K3 does not use a closed loop ALC which generates overshoot and pumping distortion. Again, these effects are common on other manufacturer's transceivers and are often responsible for a high preponderance of the clicks in both FSK and AFSK signals from those transceivers. I have off the air spectrum captures of W1AW with their top of the line Icom rigs and professional operators that show *all* of the issues of overdrive, loss of signal return and ALC effects even when driven by supposedly clean AFSK signals from fldigi. Again, AFSK requires far more operator attention to signal hygiene than does FSK if the result is to be acceptable (that is, unless one is using a K3). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-01-30 9:34 PM, Tony Estep wrote: On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 5:29 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: U ... I've never understood the infatuation with FSK over AFSK For those who believe that FSK has some advantage over AFSK for purity signal or some other reason, K0SM has posted a detailed web page showing the spectra of signals generated by both, using various transmitter adjustments. Check it out at: http://www.frontiernet.net/~aflowers/k3rtty/k3rtty.html This page has many virtues. It shows how to do a nice job of research and how to document it for the reader; it offers useful info about setting up your RTTY station; and it provides hard data, which is a lot better than relying on conventional wisdom. 73, Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 li...@subich.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 k6...@foothill.net - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.5645 / Virus Database: 4273/9027 - Release Date: 01/30/15 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
[Elecraft] Issues with TS590SG and KPA500 - the outcome
I have already posted details of the issues I have experienced trying to interface my brand new TS590SG with my KPA500. The TS590SG has different linear amplifier switching arrangements from the TS590S and these mimic the TS990. Specifically Menu 59 #4 provides solid state grounding via pin 7 of the remote connector for switching linears. I use this method with my TS990 and it works fine. However, it does not work with the TS590SG and the KPA500 goes into the transmit state permanently once it is put into the operate position. The relay switching Menu 59 #2 works very well but it is noisy. Feedback I have received suggested that I try a diode in series with the keying line. I tried it but absolutely no difference. Another suggestion was a pull up resistor but I wasn't sure what to install and where. Clearly in its original state, the solid state switching is incompatible with the KPA500. I have now reverted to the method I used with my earlier TS590S which is a single transistor switch - a 2N3904 and a 2.2K resistor squeezed into the shell of the Din plug. The connection to the TS590SG is via Pin 7 and the setting is #1 which provides +12v on transmit which is what the TS590S also does. Suffice to say that this solution works perfectly and silence now reigns again. Hopefully either Kenwood or Elecraft will devise a simple solution to the problem in due course. Just an update which others may find of some help. Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and RTTY
Well, since the subject is K3 and RTTY, isn't it fairly safe to assume that a K3 would be in this picture? If so, then AFSK is, IMHO, the simplest method and you agree that it is acceptable. Wes N7WS On 1/30/2015 8:19 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: This page has many virtues. It shows how to do a nice job of research and how to document it for the reader; it offers useful info about setting up your RTTY station; and it provides hard data, which is a lot better than relying on conventional wisdom. Unfortunately, K0SM's paper has flaws in its premise that render the conclusions hardly persuasive. 1) the FSK measurements were made with the *original* K3 FSK generator not the most recent shaped FSK. Even though the original K3 FSK was better than most, the current DSP implementation is much better and provides FSK indistinguishable from the filtered AFSK. 2) the AFSK measurements were made using Line In and did not include effects common to overdriving the microphone preamp as happens in many rigs. 3) in the K3, AFSK_A disables mic compression and RF clipping. That is not the case in other transceivers operated in SSB mode. The mic compression and RF clipping is one source of AFSK distortion and harmonic generation. 4) the AFSK measurements were made with the K3's AFSK TX filter in line. That filter removes substantially all the hum and distortion present in other transceivers when the ground (audio) return is open, the sound card DAC is driven into the distortion producing range (typical at output levels greater than 60%), and/or the mic preamp is being overdriven. Andy's tests with all knobs full bore proved that the K3 is capable of cleaning up signals that would be a disaster with many other rigs. 5) The K3 does not use a closed loop ALC which generates overshoot and pumping distortion. Again, these effects are common on other manufacturer's transceivers and are often responsible for a high preponderance of the clicks in both FSK and AFSK signals from those transceivers. I have off the air spectrum captures of W1AW with their top of the line Icom rigs and professional operators that show *all* of the issues of overdrive, loss of signal return and ALC effects even when driven by supposedly clean AFSK signals from fldigi. Again, AFSK requires far more operator attention to signal hygiene than does FSK if the result is to be acceptable (that is, unless one is using a K3). 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and RTTY
U ... I've never understood the infatuation with FSK over AFSK, especially for someone just trying RTTY out for the first time. If the sound card produces clean audio [pure sine wave sans noise], and most newer ones do these days, the result at RF is essentially the same, with less equipment. The K3 also has a shaping filter when running AFSK that makes AFSK cleaner than FSK, or so I've read. My radio laptop is a fairly new [1 yr] quad-core Acer running Windows 7. On the spectrum analyzer, any undesirable products other than the single tones are lost in the minuscule noise on the baseline. There can be other reasons for running FSK with the extra interface equipment which usually offers other features beside FSK, but for someone just trying out RTTY, less is definitely more. There is a steady stream of traffic on this list from people trying to get MicroHam, SignalLink, or other interfaces working, so it's definitely not a piece of cake. MMTTY is tough enough for a newbie. The K3 does have a potential gotcha which is easy to avoid if you know about it. The RF Power is controlled by a closed-loop ALC system. The power knob sets the requested power, the loop then adjusts the drive to make that power. Consequently, you cannot adjust the output power with the MIC/LINE IN front panel gain control. Adjust the MIC/LINE IN control for 4 solid ALC bars with the 5th just flickering when sending idles [diddles]. Then set the desired power with the PWR knob. There's almost no conversational RTTY anymore, it's pretty much all contesting. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 1/29/2015 5:15 PM, RIchard Williams wrote: Though AFSK will work, I think you will be a lot happier with using FSK. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 SO2V in digital modes
What is the status of any firmware change to allow digital mode per VFO on the K3? Not likely due to the synthesizer design. Meantime are there any workarounds? You can certainly use AFSK (MMTTY USB) and PSK63 (MMVARI) or 2 x MMVARI simultaneously in DATA_A - one on each receiver/VFO. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-01-30 8:32 AM, David Aslin G3WGN wrote: It seems the current firmware will not allow me to use FSK on VFO A and PSK63 on VFO B. The annual national contesting series in the UK has a monthly event that is RTTY + PSK. What is the status of any firmware change to allow digital mode per VFO on the K3? Meantime are there any workarounds? 73 David G3WGN M6O WJ6O __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 li...@subich.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 SO2V in digital modes
The simplest workaround is to use AFSK. If you are capable of configuring your equipment so as to generate a clean PSK63 signal, it is within your ability to use AFSK to create a clean RTTY signal that is every bit as good as (or better than) an FSK RTTY signal. 73, Rich VE3KI G3WGN wrote: It seems the current firmware will not allow me to use FSK on VFO A and PSK63 on VFO \ B. The annual national contesting series in the UK has a monthly event that is RTTY \ + PSK. What is the status of any firmware change to allow digital mode per VFO on the \ K3? Meantime are there any workarounds? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA500 Issue
My KPA500 has just developed an issue. Specifically when I switch it from Stby to Oper, the level of received signals drops by around 5 or 6 s points. It still transmits fine and there are no adverse SWR indications or loose co-ax plugs. It does the same on all bands. I switch back to Stby and the received signals return to normal. I seem to recall that someone else posted details of a similar such problem some time ago. Any suggestions would be helpful before I email the Elecraft hot line. Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Shift waterfall with P3
Glad I could help From: Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shift waterfall with P3 Harry, Apparently I hadn't. I had calibrated the K3 recently but missed that in the P3 menu. It is now properly calibrated and thank you for the pointer. 73, Gary KA1J Have you looked at the Ref Cal option in the menu? From: Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 12:07 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Shift waterfall with P3 I've noticed something happening with the P3 that I haven't found a way to resolve. The K3 is hearing a station on 1.825.010 Pushing spot verifies this is the optimal frequency I'm hearing them at. I have the P3 span sat the narrowest at 1. The centerline of the P3 displays 1.824.97 Pressing CENTER on the the P3 says Center Frequency 1.825.0 However, the signal is decidedly to the left of the center line on the P3 display. The peak of the signal is above the signal, not at 1.825.0 It seems as if I could move the waterfall to the right 110 Hz, both would be in sync. I can't seem to find any mention of an adjustment to get these in sync. Any suggestions? 73, Gary KA1J --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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 hlyin...@yahoo.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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 hlyin...@yahoo.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] K3 SO2V in digital modes
It seems the current firmware will not allow me to use FSK on VFO A and PSK63 on VFO B. The annual national contesting series in the UK has a monthly event that is RTTY + PSK. What is the status of any firmware change to allow digital mode per VFO on the K3? Meantime are there any workarounds? 73 David G3WGN M6O WJ6O __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA500 Issue
Hi Barry, There is an asterisk that appears on the left side of the KPA500 display whenever the key out signal from your transmitter is present. You should not see the asterisk when you are receiving. If you are then is it possible that you are using the key out signal to operate some other device in addition to the KPA500? 73, Mike K2MK Barry Simpson wrote My KPA500 has just developed an issue. Specifically when I switch it from Stby to Oper, the level of received signals drops by around 5 or 6 s points. It still transmits fine and there are no adverse SWR indications or loose co-ax plugs. It does the same on all bands. I switch back to Stby and the received signals return to normal. I seem to recall that someone else posted details of a similar such problem some time ago. Any suggestions would be helpful before I email the Elecraft hot line. Barry Simpson VK2BJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Issue-tp7597707p7597710.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
