[Elecraft] Wanted: P3SVGA
Want to purchase a Elecraft P3SVGA P3 Video Adapter. Please state condition and priced shipped to Indiana. Respond to: n9vx dot joe at gmail dot com Thanks, Joe N9VX __ 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] Rec antenna protection
I'm looking for a device to protect my K3S front end when using a RX antenna. As I key my rig I can hear the COR clicking and it's making me nervous. I have seen the AS-RXFEP review by W1ZR in QST. I have also seen devices with reed relays on the web. What are you using or am I just foolish to worry about this? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ 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] Features wanted
Don, Respectfully, this isn't one button per band. It is two. Also tapping MV isn't foolproof because this button has two functions. Tap too long and you don't get MV. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 8/6/2015 20:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Chris, My K3 is set up with a button for each band (except for 60 meters). Check out the manual for Quick Memories (Under Memory Controls) Which use the first 10 memory slots. I tap MV and then tap one of the 10 keypad buttons to go to the last used frequency, mode, etc. on the band related to that memory. You can arrange the key number/band correlation in any manner you so desire. In addition, I set up the M1 thru M4 buttons to navigate to my favorite spot in each band. I use M1 for CW, M2 for SSB and M3 for data modes. I leave M4 blank, but I can quickly add it to remember a frequency, mode, etc. within the band if I think I may want to return to it after tuning away. For 60 meters, I have 5 memories set for channel hopping, and normally when I tap the MV button, that sequence of 5 channels comes up, and tapping MV again puts me on 60 meters with channel hopping active, so I can change from one channel to another with the VFO knob. See Channel Hopping in the manual. So I do have band buttons on my K3. Only rarely do I use the BAND up/dn buttons. On 8/6/2015 3:40 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote: On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Greg n...@windstream.net wrote: snip A larger cabinet would allow bandswitch buttons labeled as such and __ 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 als...@nc.rr.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6086 / Virus Database: 4401/10383 - Release Date: 08/06/15 __ 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 to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Features wanted
If you review past posts regarding this subject, you'll find that it has been discussed in great detail. Just search on K4. Many of us would like to see a full-size, no-holds-bared Elecraft radio with the function of the P3 built-in much like the Icom radios and the new Kenwood TS-990. When and if that will ever happen remains a topic of pure speculation. Hint: don't hold your breath. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 8/6/2015 12:50 PM, Greg wrote: In an earlier comment Wayne said that Elecraft takes comments made on this reflector into consideration for future improvement. I have two K3's and don't really have any negative comments but I do have some things that I would like to see improved -- or perhaps a better word would be different in the next Elecraft radio. While I recognize that the K3 was designed to be compact, light, and efficient for portability, I would like to see a version that is designed with style in mind. I would pay more for better finish. I used a FT1000D for many years before switching to the K3. Performance-wise the K3 is superior...and performance is the primary criteria for me in choosing a radio. However, with respect to finish, the Yaesu radio is superior. It looks and feels more expensive. Not everyone wants or needs a radio that is designed to be portable (and most active hams have more than one radio anyway). I'd like to see K3 performance come in a sleeker design...If you spin the tuning knob on the Yaesu, it is smooth and coasts along on ball bearings...the feel of the knobs and switches is better. A larger cabinet would allow bandswitch buttons labeled as such and a larger cabinet would give more working space on the rear. (With the preamp, KPA500, KAT500, RTTY, external keyer, etc, the back on the K3 becomes a real kluge.) A radio designed to be more fixed station could also have the power supply built in and perhaps even have 150 - 200 watt capability. The P3 could be built in as well. The display on an IC7800 is really nice (in my opinion)...Elecraft could do something of similar quality. I'm not suggesting that the K3 or K3S be deleted from the product line -- just an alternate packaging solution that would compete more favorably with the Japanese look and feel. I'd gladly pay significantly more for a radio with K3 performance and IC7800 look and feel... and based on comments I have heard from others, I think that Elecraft would find a market for it. In fact I know some people who don't own a K3 because of the look. For some price will always be the primary consideration. For others, it is secondary. If Elecraft were to come out with a K3S Deluxe I would probably own both radios...keeping the K3 for whatever portable opportunity might present itself. I do miss the feel of the FT1000D. Also I would like to see the APF improved by allowing the peaking filter to be tuned as it was on the FT1000D. I almost always used the APF on the Yaesu but end up turning it off when I try it on the K3. I think the peak is too narrow. I realize I'm offering a lot of MY opinions here and not everyone will want or agree with my suggestions...but it is what it is -- my wish list. I'm hoping that this subject does not start a lot of speculation on what it would cost because that's not the point. If Elecraft were to consider a new design, they would have to determine the cost and its potential success in the market. Ohone more thing -- tongue firmly in cheek -- a larger cabinet would look good next to that 1500 watt amplifier that Elecraft teased us with at Dayton some years ago... 73, Greg-N4CC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k0...@aol.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] Features wanted
You can adjust the frequency of the APF peak with the SHIFT encoder. You can also tap the FINE button to get a slower tuning rate when you are using the APF. This makes it a bit easier. In some conditions the APF makes the difference between being able to copy a station and not. Its usefulness depends on the nature of the background noise. Don't give up on it. 73, Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO Rehovot, Israel http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 6 Aug 2015 21:50, Greg wrote: Also I would like to see the APF improved by allowing the peaking filter to be tuned as it was on the FT1000D. I almost always used the APF on the Yaesu but end up turning it off when I try it on the K3. I think the peak is too narrow. 73, Greg-N4CC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Features wanted
Chris, My K3 is set up with a button for each band (except for 60 meters). Check out the manual for Quick Memories (Under Memory Controls) Which use the first 10 memory slots. I tap MV and then tap one of the 10 keypad buttons to go to the last used frequency, mode, etc. on the band related to that memory. You can arrange the key number/band correlation in any manner you so desire. In addition, I set up the M1 thru M4 buttons to navigate to my favorite spot in each band. I use M1 for CW, M2 for SSB and M3 for data modes. I leave M4 blank, but I can quickly add it to remember a frequency, mode, etc. within the band if I think I may want to return to it after tuning away. For 60 meters, I have 5 memories set for channel hopping, and normally when I tap the MV button, that sequence of 5 channels comes up, and tapping MV again puts me on 60 meters with channel hopping active, so I can change from one channel to another with the VFO knob. See Channel Hopping in the manual. So I do have band buttons on my K3. Only rarely do I use the BAND up/dn buttons. On 8/6/2015 3:40 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote: On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Greg n...@windstream.net wrote: snip A larger cabinet would allow bandswitch buttons labeled as such and __ 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] Features wanted
Ah, thanks Jim and Don. While I have made some use of memories, I have not done anything with M1 through M4, and I didn't realize the first 10 are special. That's why I hang around this list, to learn more about this great rig!!! Time for some manual reading and button playing tonight! Thanks 73, Chris K1AY On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 4:23 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Chris, My K3 is set up with a button for each band (except for 60 meters). Check out the manual for Quick Memories (Under Memory Controls) Which use the first 10 memory slots. I tap MV and then tap one of the 10 keypad buttons to go to the last used frequency, mode, etc. on the band related to that memory. You can arrange the key number/band correlation in any manner you so desire. In addition, I set up the M1 thru M4 buttons to navigate to my favorite spot in each band. I use M1 for CW, M2 for SSB and M3 for data modes. I leave M4 blank, but I can quickly add it to remember a frequency, mode, etc. within the band if I think I may want to return to it after tuning away. For 60 meters, I have 5 memories set for channel hopping, and normally when I tap the MV button, that sequence of 5 channels comes up, and tapping MV again puts me on 60 meters with channel hopping active, so I can change from one channel to another with the VFO knob. See Channel Hopping in the manual. So I do have band buttons on my K3. Only rarely do I use the BAND up/dn buttons. On 8/6/2015 3:40 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote: On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Greg n...@windstream.net wrote: snip A larger cabinet would allow bandswitch buttons labeled as such and -- Life is like Linux - it never stands still. __ 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] Elecraft Digest, Vol 136, Issue 14
Sorry to disagree David, USB is a BUS. It's specifically designed to be able to connect multiple devices to it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB Jerry Moore Future Owner Message: 14 Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:43:02 +0100 From: David Woolley for...@david-woolley.me.uk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Developing Products, the Elecraft Way Message-ID: 55c3aab6.5030...@david-woolley.me.uk Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed On 05/08/15 16:21, Jerry Moore wrote: My thoughts would be that all devices use the USB instead of RS232. By design the USB is a BUS rather than a point to point protocol as is RS232. In spite of its name, USB is not a bus. At the physical level, it is most definitely point to point, and, unlike RS232 cannot be abused into a bus configuration. It does have a network layer, although I think that only supports unicast. RS232 is only a physical layer specification, and not a complete one. Anyone using the internet before ADSL almost certainly was using RS232 as the first hop to a global network. -- David Woolley Owner K2 06123 __ 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] Features wanted
On Thu,8/6/2015 12:40 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote: The one feature I miss the most is having a button for each band. Study the parts of the manual that talk about memories. A lot of what you want can be achieved by programming memories. 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] Features wanted
I have a beautiful thirty inch wide Sonora 5 1920's eara tube batery receiver model C-10642 in perfect cosmetic shape with three large bakelite knobs, and two small bakelite knobs, but I can only look at it. I also have a brand new Yaesu FTdx1200 that is 14 inches wide and can't hold a candle to my K3 SN 1025. It's big and it's pretty, but that's all it has that the K3 doesn't have. I'd rather have a better ugly rig that has superior performance than a a pretty one that doesn't. I'll stick with the K3 I have, and the K3S I have ordered. That's just my opinion. I could be wrong. On Thu, 6 Aug 2015 12:50:23 -0600, you wrote: In an earlier comment Wayne said that Elecraft takes comments made on this reflector into consideration for future improvement. I have two K3's and don't really have any negative comments but I do have some things that I would like to see improved -- or perhaps a better word would be different in the next Elecraft radio. While I recognize that the K3 was designed to be compact, light, and efficient for portability, I would like to see a version that is designed with style in mind. I would pay more for better finish. I used a FT1000D for many years before switching to the K3. Performance-wise the K3 is superior...and performance is the primary criteria for me in choosing a radio. However, with respect to finish, the Yaesu radio is superior. It looks and feels more expensive. Not everyone wants or needs a radio that is designed to be portable (and most active hams have more than one radio anyway). I'd like to see K3 performance come in a sleeker design...If you spin the tuning knob on the Yaesu, it is smooth and coasts along on ball bearings...the feel of the knobs and switches is better. A larger cabinet would allow bandswitch buttons labeled as such and a larger cabinet would give more working space on the rear. (With the preamp, KPA500, KAT500, RTTY, external keyer, etc, the back on the K3 becomes a real kluge.) A radio designed to be more fixed station could also have the power supply built in and perhaps even have 150 - 200 watt capability. The P3 could be built in as well. The display on an IC7800 is really nice (in my opinion)...Elecraft could do something of similar quality. I'm not suggesting that the K3 or K3S be deleted from the product line -- just an alternate packaging solution that would compete more favorably with the Japanese look and feel. I'd gladly pay significantly more for a radio with K3 performance and IC7800 look and feel... and based on comments I have heard from others, I think that Elecraft would find a market for it. In fact I know some people who don't own a K3 because of the look. For some price will always be the primary consideration. For others, it is secondary. If Elecraft were to come out with a K3S Deluxe I would probably own both radios...keeping the K3 for whatever portable opportunity might present itself. I do miss the feel of the FT1000D. Also I would like to see the APF improved by allowing the peaking filter to be tuned as it was on the FT1000D. I almost always used the APF on the Yaesu but end up turning it off when I try it on the K3. I think the peak is too narrow. I realize I'm offering a lot of MY opinions here and not everyone will want or agree with my suggestions...but it is what it is -- my wish list. I'm hoping that this subject does not start a lot of speculation on what it would cost because that's not the point. If Elecraft were to consider a new design, they would have to determine the cost and its potential success in the market. Ohone more thing -- tongue firmly in cheek -- a larger cabinet would look good next to that 1500 watt amplifier that Elecraft teased us with at Dayton some years ago... 73, Greg-N4CC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@n5ge.com Amateur Radio Operator N5GE __ 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] Features wanted
I would be happy to own an Elecraft rig that had those extra features, but I generally find that the buttons are large enough for my fat fingers and they're spaced far enough apart for me not to make mistakes. The only time I've been dissatisfied with the cabinet size is when someone else (who usually doesn't own a K3) complains that it doesn't look like a 'real' radio. Do I care? Do I . :-) 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Doug Person via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 8:44 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Features wanted If you review past posts regarding this subject, you'll find that it has been discussed in great detail. Just search on K4. Many of us would like to see a full-size, no-holds-barred Elecraft radio with the function of the P3 built-in much like the Icom radios and the new Kenwood TS-990. When and if that will ever happen remains a topic of pure speculation. Hint: don't hold your breath. 73, Doug -- K0DXV __ 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] Features wanted
On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Greg n...@windstream.net wrote: snip A larger cabinet would allow bandswitch buttons labeled as such and a larger cabinet would give more working space on the rear. (With the preamp, KPA500, KAT500, RTTY, external keyer, etc, the back on the K3 becomes a real kluge.) A radio designed to be more fixed station could also have the power supply built in and perhaps even have 150 - 200 watt capability. The P3 could be built in as well. The display on an IC7800 is really nice (in my opinion)...Elecraft could do something of similar quality. The one feature I miss the most is having a button for each band. In my previous Yaesu rig, each band button had two settings, push once for your favorite CW settings and freq, and again for SSB. I use HRD macros for that now, but I really don't like to use the computer to push buttons on my radio. I could see a single additional button, a toggle function, which changed the personality of the keypad to make them band buttons. Toggle again, back to normal functionality for those buttons. Hey, and there's room for that button right next to the CLR button. Just saying... ;) -Chris __ 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] KPA 100 temp rise
I do a bit of rag chewing on my K2 with my KAP100/KAT 100 in EC2 enclosure. With only two participants rag chewing the grilles of the KPA100 on the top of the EC2 enclosure tend to get hot. They are more than luke warm to the touch after half an hour of rag chewing running 100 watts. Will I get a warning on the display,- and are there any way of controlling the built-in fan – running or not running – from the front panel of the K2 Any further precautions besides tightening up the screws of the PA transistors.? OZ5RB, Hans __ 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] KPA 100 temp rise
I do a bit of rag chewing on my K2 with my KAP100/KAT 100 in EC2 enclosure. With only two participants rag chewing the grilles of the KPA100 on the top of the EC2 enclosure tend to get hot. They are more than luke warm to the touch after half an hour of rag chewing running 100 watts. Will I get a warning on the display,- and are there any way of controlling the built-in fan – running or not running – from the front panel of the K2 Any further precautions besides tightening up the screws of the PA transistors.? OZ5RB, Hans __ 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] Features wanted
I have a Genovation Keypad that I can program up to do many functions. From: Chris Hallinan challi...@gmail.com To: Greg n...@windstream.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2015 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Features wanted On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Greg n...@windstream.net wrote: snip A larger cabinet would allow bandswitch buttons labeled as such and a larger cabinet would give more working space on the rear. (With the preamp, KPA500, KAT500, RTTY, external keyer, etc, the back on the K3 becomes a real kluge.) A radio designed to be more fixed station could also have the power supply built in and perhaps even have 150 - 200 watt capability. The P3 could be built in as well. The display on an IC7800 is really nice (in my opinion)...Elecraft could do something of similar quality. The one feature I miss the most is having a button for each band. In my previous Yaesu rig, each band button had two settings, push once for your favorite CW settings and freq, and again for SSB. I use HRD macros for that now, but I really don't like to use the computer to push buttons on my radio. I could see a single additional button, a toggle function, which changed the personality of the keypad to make them band buttons. Toggle again, back to normal functionality for those buttons. Hey, and there's room for that button right next to the CLR button. Just saying... ;) -Chris __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] High Speed CW issue with dropped characters/delay QRQ CW
It turns out the delay in this case is due to the particular keyboard in use as it has a sleep mode and wakes up slowly. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 8/6/2015 10:58 AM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote: Re: High Speed CW issue with dropped characters/delay at high speeds with K3/P3 (Jerry Moore) Some thoughts and conjecture: Dropped Characters: At the default port speed of 38400 any errors in transmission could possibly result in dropped data rather than a resend depending on error handling..etc.. I've suggested to Marc to re-seat all physical connections in the signal path. Lowering the port speed resulted in no dropped characters. I don't have the gear to actually look at this but it could be caused by something as simple as a bad cable, bent cable..etc.. serial data is pretty simple but doesn't take much to trip it at high data rates. That's why there's usually some error detection/correction going on with some applications. Delay: My thoughts on this are that the P3 is probably polling the radio for status and the K3 interrupts the TX data stream to send status, frequency..etc...The P3 buffers the sending data until the polling cycle completes and goes back to sending. Without a lot more information and gear all of my ramblings are little more that guesses. The Delay could perhaps be affected by prioritizing the traffic, knowing how long a polling cycle takes, and maybe splitting the polling cycle in to smaller, more often sent, bits, rather than a chunk stream. Of course this only currently affects communications where a keyboard is sending high speed characters/CW to the P3 to be sent via the K3. The port speed should support those rates easily but HOW the conversation takes place may need to be tweaked a bit. Fixes for the Dropped Characters may be as easy to fix with a new cable or a shorter one. Just thinking out loud here. I enjoy helping solve technical issues. Jer / AE4PB __ 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 eric.swa...@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] Features wanted
Brian, You are correct, it is a 2 button sequence, but I did not present it as a single button operation. If you hold the MV button instead of tapping it, you get AF Play - which is no problem if you do not have the DVR3 installed. Guest operators using my K3 at Field Day have had no problem with it even though they have had little experience with the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/6/2015 5:33 PM, brian wrote: Don, Respectfully, this isn't one button per band. It is two. Also tapping MV isn't foolproof because this button has two functions. Tap too long and you don't get MV. __ 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] Prolific driver windows 10
On 8/5/2015 4:49 PM, Alfredo Velez WP3C via Elecraft wrote: HI I installed Windows 10 and now it does not recognize the K3 by the CAT. I want to know if there is a new prolific driver. Thanks 73' Alfredo Velez WP3C/NP4DX e-mail: mailto:w...@aol.com Web: http://www.wp3c.comule.com/ Alfredo, have you seen the note in red ink at the prolific website at this link? http://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=225pcid=41 It seems to me that there was some chatter in the past about USB to Serial cable look-alikes. Dick, n0ce __ 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: Elecraft KX-1
Time to thin the herd! Elecraft KX-1 QRP CW Transceiver SN: 787 Cosmetically excellent with slight signs of gentle use KXPD1 keyer paddle KXAT1 Internal Antenna Tuner Unit KXB30 30M module RF Firmware upgraded to v1.02 ATU Firmware v1.2 40/30/20 meter CW transceiver Broadband SWL and SSB receive Headset connector and digital encoder recently replaced Sensitive receiver and approximately 4 watts output Manuals available at: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#KX1 $425 shipped CONUS ONLY USPS Priority Mail Postal Money Order or add $20 for PayPal Sorry, no returns. You won't be disappointed. Pictures on request. Ken - ke4rg __ 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] Which keyboard for P3/SVGA?
On 8/5/2015 11:48 AM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: I want to add a short list of recommended keyboards to our P3/SVGA order page to help future customers select a suitable keyboard. If you're using a keyboard with your P3/SVGA, please post a reply and tell us what model number it is, price you paid, etc. Thanks and kind regards, Paul n6hz -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Which-keyboard-for-P3-SVGA-tp7605930.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Paul, I use a Logitech K120 USB keyboard. Bought it too long ago to remember price. I think it was 'cheap'. I wish my new laptop keyboard worked as well. Dick, n0ce __ 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] KAT100 Dead
Having gotten the side tone situation sorted out, I now find I have no power going to the KAT 100. I've checked the plug and voltage on D4, R12, and R11. There appears to be nothing getting through Q1, I have no voltage on the collector and no voltage on U8. Bad Q1? Tom KN6DR __ 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] KAT500 tuner
Thanks to all of you who replied to my initial message. I think I'd part convinced myself that I would prefer the KAT500 and your various comments have reinforced those thoughts. The KAT500 User Manual mentions use of the AH-4 protocol, which is what the IC7100 uses. It also mentions use of 7 Watts, so I would hope that the IC7100 would work OK as it outputs 10W in tune mode. It's more important to me that the K3 and KPA500 interfaces with the KAT500, the Icom interface would be a secondary useful bonus. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Vic Rosenthal Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 9:00 AM To: G4GNX Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner It would be interesting to compare the toroids and capacitors in both products. My guess is that they would be similar, and the difference in ratings is based on the degree to which the manufacturer wishes to be conservative. As I've said on numerous occasions, MFJ products are rated in MFJ watts, which are half the size of regular watts (Pmfj = 2EI). Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO On Aug 5, 2015, at 4:47 AM, G4GNX g4...@theatreorgans.co.uk wrote: Hi all. I am contemplating purchasing a KPA500 amplifier to complement my K3. I currently have a MFJ 998 tuner which is good for 1.5KW but I think that the KAT500 tuner from Elecraft will be a superior product. Would this be a sensible assumption? If I also buy the KAT500, will it easily interface with my Icom IC700 and is there a specific setting that would allow me to use the IC7100 “Tune” button, which allows tuning at reduced power (ISTR it’s set at 10watts)? 73, Alan. G4GNX __ 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] K3S band Change with DX4WIN
I wanted to add one more comment to this thread. IN operating the front panel, moving between bands absolutely benefits from the current standard. That is, when I go back to 40 meters, it takes me to the previous frequency and mode. Totally right. What I'd love to see, though, is that radio firmware not just emulate users pushing buttons, but understand that the software might always do three things together, band, frequency, mode, plus filters et al, and provide a fast way to do that in one command. Just a thought On 08/05/2015 07:45 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: I have heard from Elecraft and List Members that this is how the radio works. It first switches to the mode last used on the band, and then the control software sets your requested mode. It's a two step process. A little annoying, but I'm certain I'll adjust. 72, Byron On 08/05/2015 09:18 AM, Bill Breeden wrote: Byron, I never noticed the behavior you described until you pointed it out, but I see now that my K3 works the same way. I have been using the file Elecraft K3 X5 with DX4WIN to drive my K3 for several years. I suspect the radio is doing exactly what DX4WIN is requesting. 73, Bill - NA5DX [Elecraft] K3S band Change with DX4WIN Byron Peebles NZ3O at arrl.net Tue Aug 4 21:42:32 EDT 2015 I am researching an issue I experience when I click a spot in DX4WIN. When I click a spot, switch bands, even CW-to-CW, the K3S switches first to the band, then SSB, and then CW. The momentary switch to SSB is probably something in the radio file I am using, new to me, but I wanted to see if anyone else had this issue. I am using the DX4WIN file Elecraft K3 X5. TIA, 72, Byron __ 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...@arrl.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 n...@arrl.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] Features wanted
I'm not suggesting you buy a KPA500, but those that have them do have a dedicated band button when properly cabled. Bob/AA6VB From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2015 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Features wanted Brian, You are correct, it is a 2 button sequence, but I did not present it as a single button operation. If you hold the MV button instead of tapping it, you get AF Play - which is no problem if you do not have the DVR3 installed. Guest operators using my K3 at Field Day have had no problem with it even though they have had little experience with the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/6/2015 5:33 PM, brian wrote: Don, Respectfully, this isn't one button per band. It is two. Also tapping MV isn't foolproof because this button has two functions. Tap too long and you don't get MV. __ 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 bobchor...@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] P3TXMon
Received my P3 TX mon kit the other day and put it in today, as someone mentioned, took 30 mins or less, very easy and great fit etc. Worked as soon as I fired up the P3 and turned on the TX feature. One thing I would like to mention is that my P3 is a older beta version, and I have been seeing some odd noise on the display, it seemed to be internal, while having the P3 lid off, I cleaned and applied DeOxit to the cables, and installed the cable clip that holds the ribbon cable to the side of the cabinet, after reassembly all the noise is gone and the P3 works like new. If your seeing any thing strange on your P3 and cannot find an external source, perhaps clean your TMP cables and BNC connectors etc, check if you have the cable clip on your model, 73 Merv K9FD/KH6 __ 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 Windows 10 and the KUSB
Here's a response from a friend that is way more knowledgeable about computer stuff than myself. Pertaining to Windows 10 : In the instances of the Rascal I was using for RTTY (Buxcomm) the old prolific USB to RS232 converters did not work and they are now in the junk box. I bought two new ones from RT Systems with the FTDI Chipset and that solved the connection problems. Dave x and Bruce x have had the same issues and either have or in the process of changing their old converters out. I too, with other radios, have experienced issues with the Prolific chip sets. When replaced with the FTDI Chip set converter, all was well. In other words, all USB to RS-232 converters are not created equal. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/6/2015 6:26 PM, John W2XS wrote: I took the plunge and upgraded to Windows 10 on Monday. After the installation was complete, I could no longer connect to my K3 with the N3FJP logging program. The response from Howard at Elecraft support to my email was very fast. He suggested that my 2009-vintage silver KUSB cable would not be supported by the new operating system and that they had switched chipsets in 2010. I downloaded what I thought was the latest driver from Prolific but it still didn't work. So I ordered a new KUSB from Elecraft on Tuesday and it arrived today (Thursday). It is black. I plugged the new cable in and immediately my PC was connected to the K3 and all is well. So, a silver or maybe gray KUSB may not work with Windows 10. My K3 is S/N 919 and I have kept it up to date including the new synthesizer boards. I ordered the KBPF3 upgrade with the new KUSB and may spring for the KXV3B to replace my KXV3 and PR6-10 to free up some room behind the transceiver. If anyone is planning on staying with Windows 7 and wants an older KUSB, let me know. 73, John W2XS K1 (S/N 2191) 4-band w/KNB1, KAT1, KBT1, back light, and mounting bracket. KX1 (S/N 015) w/KXPD1, KXAT1, KXB30 (the one QST used for their review). K2 (S/N 1116) w/KAT2, KSB2, K160RX, KIO2, KBT2, KNB2, KAF2, FDIMP (the one Sherwood built). Drake T4-X (S/N 6 - just a coincidence). K3/100 (S/N 919) w/KAT3, KBPF3, KUSB(now new), KFL3A-200, -500, -2.7K, -6K, -FM, KRX3, KXV3, PR6-10. P3 (S/N 476). HexKey (S/N 113). DL1, BL1, BL2, N-gen, XG1, W1, BNC-MM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Windows-10-and-the-KUSB-tp7606013.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 rmcg...@blomand.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
[Elecraft] K3 Windows 10 and the KUSB
I took the plunge and upgraded to Windows 10 on Monday. After the installation was complete, I could no longer connect to my K3 with the N3FJP logging program. The response from Howard at Elecraft support to my email was very fast. He suggested that my 2009-vintage silver KUSB cable would not be supported by the new operating system and that they had switched chipsets in 2010. I downloaded what I thought was the latest driver from Prolific but it still didn't work. So I ordered a new KUSB from Elecraft on Tuesday and it arrived today (Thursday). It is black. I plugged the new cable in and immediately my PC was connected to the K3 and all is well. So, a silver or maybe gray KUSB may not work with Windows 10. My K3 is S/N 919 and I have kept it up to date including the new synthesizer boards. I ordered the KBPF3 upgrade with the new KUSB and may spring for the KXV3B to replace my KXV3 and PR6-10 to free up some room behind the transceiver. If anyone is planning on staying with Windows 7 and wants an older KUSB, let me know. 73, John W2XS K1 (S/N 2191) 4-band w/KNB1, KAT1, KBT1, back light, and mounting bracket. KX1 (S/N 015) w/KXPD1, KXAT1, KXB30 (the one QST used for their review). K2 (S/N 1116) w/KAT2, KSB2, K160RX, KIO2, KBT2, KNB2, KAF2, FDIMP (the one Sherwood built). Drake T4-X (S/N 6 - just a coincidence). K3/100 (S/N 919) w/KAT3, KBPF3, KUSB(now new), KFL3A-200, -500, -2.7K, -6K, -FM, KRX3, KXV3, PR6-10. P3 (S/N 476). HexKey (S/N 113). DL1, BL1, BL2, N-gen, XG1, W1, BNC-MM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Windows-10-and-the-KUSB-tp7606013.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] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S
Had my first exposure with Elecraft service walking through a problem which led to a bad low power amp (LPA) output transistor along with repair upgrade parts and prices. OUTSTANDING! W3OU Steve -Original Message- From: Richard W. Solomon w1...@earthlink.net To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thu, Aug 6, 2015 1:27 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S The Service Department is being supported by someone, those Tech's Don't work for free. Pay me here or pay me there, TINSTAAFL 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 8:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the details of the billing used for comparison. Elecraft stands on its own. I made the original comment, and I was not bashing anyone. TenTec replaced an entire board and some individual components. I've had Elecraft troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in the 80s, I owned and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the hard way that their service department is a profit center. I do not believe that to be true of Elecraft. Last month, Elecraft did replace a major board in my KPA500 because they deemed it unrepairable. The bill was under $400. 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 w1...@earthlink.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 sfb...@aol.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] CW reception with 3 peaks on PX3
Check both I/Q plugs to insure they are all the way in. I have seen this when the plugs are not completely plugged in. Push and rotate each plug for a good connection.. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-reception-with-3-peaks-on-PX3-tp7605958p7605966.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] K2/100 for sale
Folks, I finally have the combination on a K2 that I want to keep and I will be selling my K2/100/SSB/NB/160 meter set-up. Recently tuned up. Paperwork included. Contact me off list Frank KG9H __ 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] Elecraft] Does the K3S DSP support LMS noise reduction ?
The simple explanation: LSM stands for Least Mean Square. It's a mathematical algorithm used in digital signal processing to implement a specific type of filter. If you really want the gory details, see here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Least_mean_squares_filter Of course, this doesn't explain how one would select that algorithm within the K3, as I found no such indication in either the DSP or IF noise blanker selections. Maybe it's unique to the K3S? Dunno. -Chris On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 10:41 PM, Fred C. Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: What is LMS Noise Reduction? I retired when my brain became filled to capacity with acronyms. Any new ones just overflow to the drain. :-) Fred K6DGW Sparks NV Lyle Johnson kk7p4...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, identical to the K3. 73, Lyle KK7P I don't see LMS listed. Does it support that? __ 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 __ 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 challi...@gmail.com -- Life is like Linux - it never stands still. __ 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] CW reception with 3 peaks on PX3
My P3 does that when the NB is on and the level is too high. Myron On 8/5/2015 11:41 PM, Gerard Elijzen wrote: I was in contact with a CW station recently and his signal had 3 peaks on my PX3. Can anyone explain. The other station was using an ICOM 7410. Submitted this also on the KX3 Yahoo forum and had 1 reply. Thanks for that. Thought I might post it here in the hope to get an explanation. Have never seen this before and it does not happen on other CW stations. __ 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 k...@live.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] TX Audio
Keith, May be obvious, but make sure MENU::MIC SEL is set To Line In, and as Lyle is saying nothing shall be plugged into the rear Line In port. On the PC, select Speakers (USB Audio Codec) 73 Marco HB9CAT -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith Robinson Sent: mercoledì, 5. agosto 2015 23:21 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] TX Audio To all the new K3S owners, I need a little help with an issue I am having with my K3S so I thought I would ask for some input. The issue is with audio being sent from the PC to radio thru the USB cable. Simply put, I have non. Receive audio going back to the PC from the radio is fine. The S meter on HRD sees signals just fine. I can decode CW , PSK , and RTTY fine also. I just can’t transmit any audio. By the way CW sends great, no problem with that. Doesn’t matter what the source is. Could be a digital program or a logging program or a contesting program. I tried DVK files (wav.files) even recorded music but nothing. It appears that Windows is doing it’s job here. You can see the audio being played on the little meters in the playback devices window. But nothing at the radio. I have tried this on 3 different computers with the same results. With different OS. Win.7, Win.8.1. USB drivers seem to load fine when I connect the radio. I checked all the menu settings. Just don’t know where to go from here. Am I missing something? Any suggestions would be appreciated Keith Robinson W4KTR --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 hb9...@thezollingers.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW reception with 3 peaks on PX3
Gerald, If you only saw it on one CW signal, I would suggest there is something wrong with his transmission. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/5/2015 11:41 PM, Gerard Elijzen wrote: I was in contact with a CW station recently and his signal had 3 peaks on my PX3. Can anyone explain. The other station was using an ICOM 7410. Submitted this also on the KX3 Yahoo forum and had 1 reply. Thanks for that. Thought I might post it here in the hope to get an explanation. Have never seen this before and it does not happen on other CW stations. __ 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] CW reception with 3 peaks on PX3
I've heard some South American stations using modulated CW (tone modulated USB).This invariably produces sidebands. If other signals don't show it, then it is possible you caught one of those guys. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 8/6/2015 11:47 AM, Myron Cherry wrote: My P3 does that when the NB is on and the level is too high. Myron On 8/5/2015 11:41 PM, Gerard Elijzen wrote: I was in contact with a CW station recently and his signal had 3 peaks on my PX3. Can anyone explain. The other station was using an ICOM 7410. Submitted this also on the KX3 Yahoo forum and had 1 reply. Thanks for that. Thought I might post it here in the hope to get an explanation. Have never seen this before and it does not happen on other CW stations. __ 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 k...@live.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 als...@nc.rr.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6086 / Virus Database: 4401/10383 - Release Date: 08/06/15 __ 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 to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S
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Re: [Elecraft] High Speed CW issue with dropped characters/delay QRQ CW
Re: High Speed CW issue with dropped characters/delay at high speeds with K3/P3 (Jerry Moore) Some thoughts and conjecture: Dropped Characters: At the default port speed of 38400 any errors in transmission could possibly result in dropped data rather than a resend depending on error handling..etc.. I've suggested to Marc to re-seat all physical connections in the signal path. Lowering the port speed resulted in no dropped characters. I don't have the gear to actually look at this but it could be caused by something as simple as a bad cable, bent cable..etc.. serial data is pretty simple but doesn't take much to trip it at high data rates. That's why there's usually some error detection/correction going on with some applications. Delay: My thoughts on this are that the P3 is probably polling the radio for status and the K3 interrupts the TX data stream to send status, frequency..etc...The P3 buffers the sending data until the polling cycle completes and goes back to sending. Without a lot more information and gear all of my ramblings are little more that guesses. The Delay could perhaps be affected by prioritizing the traffic, knowing how long a polling cycle takes, and maybe splitting the polling cycle in to smaller, more often sent, bits, rather than a chunk stream. Of course this only currently affects communications where a keyboard is sending high speed characters/CW to the P3 to be sent via the K3. The port speed should support those rates easily but HOW the conversation takes place may need to be tweaked a bit. Fixes for the Dropped Characters may be as easy to fix with a new cable or a shorter one. Just thinking out loud here. I enjoy helping solve technical issues. Jer / AE4PB __ 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] P3 TXMON New Install
I just installed the P3 TXMON and all seems well. Aside from the 9 digit anomaly, I notice with ver. 1.50 beta that when either Mkr A or Mkr B is displayed, and the envelope monitor is enabled, the marker ID and frequency are superimposed over the transmit envelope display. My preference, if possible, would be to suppress the marker displays on transmit when the envelope monitor is enabled. Thanks very much to everyone at Elecraft for a very useful addition to the P3. 73, Steve W4FMD __ 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] Features wanted
Hi Greg The market already seems to be saturated with radios that appear to meet your wants. I sold an FT-990, an FT-1000D, plus an IC'756ProII shortly after my K-line purchase and I've never regretted it. Both were fine radios, but certainly not equal to my K3. As someone recently posted ... chrome plate it ... it'll perform better. ;-) 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
[Elecraft] Rec antenna protection
Chris Back in the olden days, a small SERIES TUNED circuit across the receiver input tuned to your 5, 12 and 13 MHz problem stations was quite effective. It presents a low impedance path to ground for the unwanted signal. Jim - W4RKS __ 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] Rec antenna protection
I''ve been somewhat frustrated with the same issue. I purchased the Array Solutions (AS) Front End Protector, as you mention. When I first connected it, I was treated with terrible noise and images all over the 20 meter and 40 meter bands. I returned the unit to AS, and they tested it and found no problems. After further investigation, I discovered that the RXFEP was being overloaded by broadcast signals, both from the US Commercial AM broadcast band (550 to 1600KHz) as well as very strong signals from some short wave broadcasters. These short wave stations are on 5 MHz and believe it or not, even one station in Alabama transmitting on 13.830, which pegs my K3's S-meter at +60dB over S9 at certain times of the day depending on conditions and the orientation of my RX loop. All of these together overload the RXFEP. Putting my antenna into a scope input, I can see more than 2 volts p-p during the day, and up to 5 volts p-p at night!!! If I did my calculations right, that's around +18 dBm! So then I purchased the receive-only broadcast filter from AS, and that improved my situation 95%. Now I need to eliminate the energy from the other 5, 12 and 13 MHz broadcasters. Even with the RXFEP installed, I still have COR clicking on 40 meters, likely due to the proximity of my Rx Loop to my 40-meter vertical. I HATE relay clicks, and LOVE the fact that the K3 is such a great CW rig with silent TR switching. But...the only solution so far I've found is to connect the K3 key out jack to the power tap from my Inlogis Rx Loop. Unfortunately, that is a relay, and gives me audible clicks when I send CW. I am in the process of further investigation/testing, and I'm going to try some bandbass filters to see if I can alleviate the overloading issue. But I might also be forced to relocate my loop or vertical to eliminate the need to use a relay in the rx antenna circuit. I would appreciate hearing about other's experiences. 73, Chris K1AY disclaimer: I don't mean to bash Array Solutions. I think the AS-RXFEP is a great product, and AS has other great products. Best money I ever spent in amateur radio was my recent purchase of the AS AIM4300. On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 12:40 PM, Nr4c n...@widomaker.com wrote: I'm looking for a device to protect my K3S front end when using a RX antenna. As I key my rig I can hear the COR clicking and it's making me nervous. I have seen the AS-RXFEP review by W1ZR in QST. I have also seen devices with reed relays on the web. What are you using or am I just foolish to worry about this? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ 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 challi...@gmail.com -- Life is like Linux - it never stands still. __ 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] Developing Products, the Elecraft Way
On 05/08/15 16:21, Jerry Moore wrote: My thoughts would be that all devices use the USB instead of RS232. By design the USB is a BUS rather than a point to point protocol as is RS232. In spite of its name, USB is not a bus. At the physical level, it is most definitely point to point, and, unlike RS232 cannot be abused into a bus configuration. It does have a network layer, although I think that only supports unicast. RS232 is only a physical layer specification, and not a complete one. Anyone using the internet before ADSL almost certainly was using RS232 as the first hop to a global network. -- David Woolley Owner K2 06123 __ 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] Rec antenna protection
I couldn't agree more, Hank. That COR is a warning flag, and in my humble opinion, not something I would consider for normal operation ;) I'd also be interested in Elecraft's take on this. At what level does it kick in? Also, what is the level of isolation between Aux RX In and the main coax input/output? -Chris On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Hank P pfizenma...@q.com wrote: The external reed relay /miniature relays are OK IF they are keyed by the key line AND the RF is delayed a few ms from key line down.(K3 does this) The diode limiter circuits like the AS and others like that don’t have this limitation. BUT I would be interested in the OFFICIAL Elecraft position on their COR What bothers me about it is that if the internal relay is clicking , it has to already have seen enough RF to be considered potentially damaging in order for the K3 to decide the relay needs to be actuated . So the barn door is closed after the RF has been applied for an unknown period but surely a couple milliseconds. I am a belt and suspenders type guy especially with expensive equipment - and my feeling is that the K3 COR is telling me to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT NOW. I would never continue to operate with it actuating. I treat it as a nice warning thing Mr. Elecraft has given me, not something to be used continuously. I made my own RX ant protector with a little DPDT miniature relay that has gold plated contacts . It is wired so the rx ant line is opened and also the K3 rx input is shorted. One could argue which should come first I guess but I get over 100 dB isolation on 160 measured with VNA. Hank K7HP I'm looking for a device to protect my K3S front end when using a RX antenna. As I key my rig I can hear the COR clicking and it's making me nervous. I have seen the AS-RXFEP review by W1ZR in QST. I have also seen devices with reed relays on the web. What are you using or am I just foolish to worry about this? __ 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 challi...@gmail.com -- Life is like Linux - it never stands still. __ 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] Rec antenna protection
Bill, DX Engineering and Array Solutions both have protection devicees. 73! Ken - K0PP On Aug 6, 2015 10:43 AM, Nr4c n...@widomaker.com wrote: I'm looking for a device to protect my K3S front end when using a RX antenna. As I key my rig I can hear the COR clicking and it's making me nervous. I have seen the AS-RXFEP review by W1ZR in QST. I have also seen devices with reed relays on the web. What are you using or am I just foolish to worry about this? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ 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 kengk...@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] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S
Certainly depends on the board that needs to be replaced! We had a KAT500 fail recently (out of a sudden) with diagnosis CPU dead. Only cure would be to change the board, cost factor almost 600 EUR. A new KAT500 is about 680 EUR including shipping and import taxes ... no deal. :-( 73, Olli Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 06.08.2015 um 05:19 schrieb Jim Brown: On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the details of the billing used for comparison. Elecraft stands on its own. I made the original comment, and I was not bashing anyone. TenTec replaced an entire board and some individual components. I've had Elecraft troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in the 80s, I owned and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the hard way that their service department is a profit center. I do not believe that to be true of Elecraft. Last month, Elecraft did replace a major board in my KPA500 because they deemed it unrepairable. The bill was under $400. 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 dro...@necg.de __ 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] Features wanted
In an earlier comment Wayne said that Elecraft takes comments made on this reflector into consideration for future improvement. I have two K3's and don't really have any negative comments but I do have some things that I would like to see improved -- or perhaps a better word would be different in the next Elecraft radio. While I recognize that the K3 was designed to be compact, light, and efficient for portability, I would like to see a version that is designed with style in mind. I would pay more for better finish. I used a FT1000D for many years before switching to the K3. Performance-wise the K3 is superior...and performance is the primary criteria for me in choosing a radio. However, with respect to finish, the Yaesu radio is superior. It looks and feels more expensive. Not everyone wants or needs a radio that is designed to be portable (and most active hams have more than one radio anyway). I'd like to see K3 performance come in a sleeker design...If you spin the tuning knob on the Yaesu, it is smooth and coasts along on ball bearings...the feel of the knobs and switches is better. A larger cabinet would allow bandswitch buttons labeled as such and a larger cabinet would give more working space on the rear. (With the preamp, KPA500, KAT500, RTTY, external keyer, etc, the back on the K3 becomes a real kluge.) A radio designed to be more fixed station could also have the power supply built in and perhaps even have 150 - 200 watt capability. The P3 could be built in as well. The display on an IC7800 is really nice (in my opinion)...Elecraft could do something of similar quality. I'm not suggesting that the K3 or K3S be deleted from the product line -- just an alternate packaging solution that would compete more favorably with the Japanese look and feel. I'd gladly pay significantly more for a radio with K3 performance and IC7800 look and feel... and based on comments I have heard from others, I think that Elecraft would find a market for it. In fact I know some people who don't own a K3 because of the look. For some price will always be the primary consideration. For others, it is secondary. If Elecraft were to come out with a K3S Deluxe I would probably own both radios...keeping the K3 for whatever portable opportunity might present itself. I do miss the feel of the FT1000D. Also I would like to see the APF improved by allowing the peaking filter to be tuned as it was on the FT1000D. I almost always used the APF on the Yaesu but end up turning it off when I try it on the K3. I think the peak is too narrow. I realize I'm offering a lot of MY opinions here and not everyone will want or agree with my suggestions...but it is what it is -- my wish list. I'm hoping that this subject does not start a lot of speculation on what it would cost because that's not the point. If Elecraft were to consider a new design, they would have to determine the cost and its potential success in the market. Ohone more thing -- tongue firmly in cheek -- a larger cabinet would look good next to that 1500 watt amplifier that Elecraft teased us with at Dayton some years ago... 73, Greg-N4CC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Rec antenna protection
Bill, I use that AS-RXFEP device and am 100% satisfied with it. I have run 550 watts from my K-line system, through 110 feet of 600-ohm ladder line feeder to an 88 foot long doublet at 45 feet. My diversity receive antenna is a ground mounted Hustler 5BTV (with radials) that is only 25 feet from the doublet. The COR clicking is a thing of the past for me. I also installed an MFJ dual-position coax switch in that line so that I could transmit (bare foot) into the Hustler, if so desired. The switch allows me to bypass the RXFEP when I transmit into the vertical. Anyway, I think you'll be quite satisfied with that Array Solutions device. 73, Jim Jim Bennett / W6JHB Folsom, CA On Aug 6, 2015, at 9:40 AM, Nr4c n...@widomaker.com wrote: I'm looking for a device to protect my K3S front end when using a RX antenna. As I key my rig I can hear the COR clicking and it's making me nervous. I have seen the AS-RXFEP review by W1ZR in QST. I have also seen devices with reed relays on the web. What are you using or am I just foolish to worry about this? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ 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] Rec antenna protection
The external reed relay /miniature relays are OK IF they are keyed by the key line AND the RF is delayed a few ms from key line down.(K3 does this) The diode limiter circuits like the AS and others like that don’t have this limitation. BUT I would be interested in the OFFICIAL Elecraft position on their COR What bothers me about it is that if the internal relay is clicking , it has to already have seen enough RF to be considered potentially damaging in order for the K3 to decide the relay needs to be actuated . So the barn door is closed after the RF has been applied for an unknown period but surely a couple milliseconds. I am a belt and suspenders type guy especially with expensive equipment - and my feeling is that the K3 COR is telling me to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT NOW. I would never continue to operate with it actuating. I treat it as a nice warning thing Mr. Elecraft has given me, not something to be used continuously. I made my own RX ant protector with a little DPDT miniature relay that has gold plated contacts . It is wired so the rx ant line is opened and also the K3 rx input is shorted. One could argue which should come first I guess but I get over 100 dB isolation on 160 measured with VNA. Hank K7HP I'm looking for a device to protect my K3S front end when using a RX antenna. As I key my rig I can hear the COR clicking and it's making me nervous. I have seen the AS-RXFEP review by W1ZR in QST. I have also seen devices with reed relays on the web. What are you using or am I just foolish to worry about this? __ 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] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S
Who was going to charge you that, Oliver, Elecraft or one of the European service centers? 73, Scott N9AA On 8/6/15 2:02 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote: Certainly depends on the board that needs to be replaced! We had a KAT500 fail recently (out of a sudden) with diagnosis CPU dead. Only cure would be to change the board, cost factor almost 600 EUR. A new KAT500 is about 680 EUR including shipping and import taxes ... no deal. :-( 73, Olli Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 06.08.2015 um 05:19 schrieb Jim Brown: On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the details of the billing used for comparison. Elecraft stands on its own. I made the original comment, and I was not bashing anyone. TenTec replaced an entire board and some individual components. I've had Elecraft troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in the 80s, I owned and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the hard way that their service department is a profit center. I do not believe that to be true of Elecraft. Last month, Elecraft did replace a major board in my KPA500 because they deemed it unrepairable. The bill was under $400. 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 dro...@necg.de __ 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 scott.man...@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] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S
Ladies Gentlemen, boys girls; As with everything else in life, we can pay a premium price for premium quality oats, we can pay a moderate price for medium quality oats, or we can pay a lower price for second hand oats. Personally, I am more interested in the rigs, accessories, other goodies, and how to make all this work. 73 Lee N0RRL On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 11:22 PM, Richard W. Solomon w1...@earthlink.net wrote: The Service Department is being supported by someone, those Tech's Don't work for free. Pay me here or pay me there, TINSTAAFL 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 8:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the details of the billing used for comparison. Elecraft stands on its own. I made the original comment, and I was not bashing anyone. TenTec replaced an entire board and some individual components. I've had Elecraft troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in the 80s, I owned and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the hard way that their service department is a profit center. I do not believe that to be true of Elecraft. Last month, Elecraft did replace a major board in my KPA500 because they deemed it unrepairable. The bill was under $400. 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 w1...@earthlink.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 ldormis...@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] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S
Italian service center after checking with Elecraft (as shipping from Europe to Elecraft and back would cost half as much as a whole new KAT500 this is no option either, even if the replacement costs would have been considerably lower ... and Elecraft asks European customers to use the European service providers ... perfectly okay). But no worries, injurance paid it for the guy so no big loss after all for him. Just wanted to show that it always depends on what is defective. If you have several different PCBs in equipment it is certainly easier to just exchange single PCBs which will be cheaper as in Jim's example (or the K3 as another one). But it's not always that easy (as in my example) and might well have been the case with that Ten-Tec, too. One just has to put it into perspecitve ... 73, Olli Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 06.08.2015 um 20:06 schrieb Scott Manthe: Who was going to charge you that, Oliver, Elecraft or one of the European service centers? 73, Scott N9AA On 8/6/15 2:02 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote: Certainly depends on the board that needs to be replaced! We had a KAT500 fail recently (out of a sudden) with diagnosis CPU dead. Only cure would be to change the board, cost factor almost 600 EUR. A new KAT500 is about 680 EUR including shipping and import taxes ... no deal. :-( 73, Olli Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 06.08.2015 um 05:19 schrieb Jim Brown: On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the details of the billing used for comparison. Elecraft stands on its own. I made the original comment, and I was not bashing anyone. TenTec replaced an entire board and some individual components. I've had Elecraft troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in the 80s, I owned and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the hard way that their service department is a profit center. I do not believe that to be true of Elecraft. Last month, Elecraft did replace a major board in my KPA500 because they deemed it unrepairable. The bill was under $400. 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 dro...@necg.de __ 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 scott.man...@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 dro...@necg.de __ 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] High Speed CW issue with dropped characters/delay at high speeds with K3/p3
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] Does the K3S DSP support LMS noise reduction ?
For those that choose to use acronyms in their writing or communication, it is usually deemed proper to identify the details or translation at the first use of the acronym in any piece. The acronym will then be most likely understood during the reading of the remainder of the piece. After allwe are supposed to be communicators aren't we? Just sayin'. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/6/2015 8:00 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote: The simple explanation: LSM stands for Least Mean Square. It's a mathematical algorithm used in digital signal processing to implement a specific type of filter. If you really want the gory details, see here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Least_mean_squares_filter Of course, this doesn't explain how one would select that algorithm within the K3, as I found no such indication in either the DSP or IF noise blanker selections. Maybe it's unique to the K3S? Dunno. -Chris __ 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] Two PR6 for sale
Hello. I have two of the above, with power cables, dual BNC connectors and manuals no longer needed due to new board(s) in K3. $70 via USPS CONUS. Thanks, 73 Dick, K5AND Austin, TX --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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] pr6s for sale
That was $70 each. Sorry for miscue. Dick --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S
On 8/5/2015 10:19 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the details of the billing used for comparison. Elecraft stands on its own. I made the original comment, and I was not bashing anyone. TenTec replaced an entire board and some individual components. I've had Elecraft troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in the 80s, I owned and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the hard way that their service department is a profit center. I do not believe that to be true of Elecraft. Last month, Elecraft did replace a major board in my KPA500 because they deemed it unrepairable. The bill was under $400. 73, Jim K9YC I have had several Ten Tec transceivers and liked them for their full break-in. They were the first solid state radios that I remember. I was content using my Omni, but I wanted a new radio for my last sun cycle. I had trouble deciding between another Ten Tec, or Elecraft. So, I made a phone call to both customer service departments and asked some questions. It was because of those phone calls that I bought a K3. Dick, n0ce __ 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] Which keyboard for P3/SVGA?
Hi Paul, When I do that I'm using a Dell keyboard (KB212-B) that came with a desktop. Most Dell keyboards look the same with a USB cable. Good luck and 73, Phil, W0XI, Lawrence, KS PS: Love my K3 with SUB x running diversity with vertical and beverage on 20 meters. Even running some TX on the beverage! (40% of the energy is lost in the 450 ohm beverage terminator at the far end so terminated that with 16, 6.7K 2-watt resistors in parallel. Making several DX contacts TX on the beverage too. Weird but fun. Paul Saffren N6HZ mailto:pa...@elecraft.com Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:48 AM I want to add a short list of recommended keyboards to our P3/SVGA order page to help future customers select a suitable keyboard. If you're using a keyboard with your P3/SVGA, please post a reply and tell us what model number it is, price you paid, etc. Thanks and kind regards, Paul n6hz -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Which-keyboard-for-P3-SVGA-tp7605930.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 aldenmcduf...@sunflower.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW reception with 3 peaks on PX3
Probably sidebands from stray modulation. Distance from carrier to one is the freq of the modulating signal. I've very occasionally heard what sounds like intentional MCW, you have to widen your filters to hear it but you can see it on a P(X)3. Fred K6DGW Sparks NV Gerard Elijzen vk2...@icloud.com wrote: I was in contact with a CW station recently and his signal had 3 peaks on my PX3. Can anyone explain. The other station was using an ICOM 7410. Submitted this also on the KX3 Yahoo forum and had 1 reply. Thanks for that. Thought I might post it here in the hope to get an explanation. Have never seen this before and it does not happen on other CW stations. Gerard VK2JNG Gerard vk2jng at iCloud dot 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 __ 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] CW reception with 3 peaks on PX3
Mis-adjusted carrier null? PS hum? 73 Ken - K0PP On Aug 5, 2015 9:42 PM, Gerard Elijzen vk2...@icloud.com wrote: I was in contact with a CW station recently and his signal had 3 peaks on my PX3. Can anyone explain. The other station was using an ICOM 7410. Submitted this also on the KX3 Yahoo forum and had 1 reply. Thanks for that. Thought I might post it here in the hope to get an explanation. Have never seen this before and it does not happen on other CW stations. Gerard VK2JNG Gerard vk2jng at iCloud dot 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 kengk...@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] Elecraft] Does the K3S DSP support LMS noise reduction ?
Bob, You must not listen to 20 SSB much if you consider hams to be fine communicators :-) As for LMS, a local suggested Limited Mental Stability, but I think that has to be op-provided, not by any rig! 73, Phil W7OX On 8/6/15 7:03 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: For those that choose to use acronyms in their writing or communication, it is usually deemed proper to identify the details or translation at the first use of the acronym in any piece. The acronym will then be most likely understood during the reading of the remainder of the piece. After allwe are supposed to be communicators aren't we? Just sayin'. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/6/2015 8:00 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote: The simple explanation: LSM stands for Least Mean Square. It's a mathematical algorithm used in digital signal processing to implement a specific type of filter. If you really want the gory details, see here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Least_mean_squares_filter Of course, this doesn't explain how one would select that algorithm within the K3, as I found no such indication in either the DSP or IF noise blanker selections. Maybe it's unique to the K3S? Dunno. -Chris __ 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] Which keyboard for P3/SVGA?
My CM Storm QuickFire Rapid did NOT work. On Thu, 6 Aug 2015, Phil Anderson wrote: Hi Paul, When I do that I'm using a Dell keyboard (KB212-B) that came with a desktop. Most Dell keyboards look the same with a USB cable. Good luck and 73, Phil, W0XI, Lawrence, KS PS: Love my K3 with SUB x running diversity with vertical and beverage on 20 meters. Even running some TX on the beverage! (40% of the energy is lost in the 450 ohm beverage terminator at the far end so terminated that with 16, 6.7K 2-watt resistors in parallel. Making several DX contacts TX on the beverage too. Weird but fun. Paul Saffren N6HZ mailto:pa...@elecraft.com Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:48 AM I want to add a short list of recommended keyboards to our P3/SVGA order page to help future customers select a suitable keyboard. If you're using a keyboard with your P3/SVGA, please post a reply and tell us what model number it is, price you paid, etc. Thanks and kind regards, Paul n6hz -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Which-keyboard-for-P3-SVGA-tp7605930.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 aldenmcduf...@sunflower.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 ht...@twofifty.com -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com BSEE + BSChem + BAEnglish + MSCS + $2.50 = coffee __ 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] Availability
Several have inquired of me by e-mail and other means asking; when do you expect your new radio?. In speaking with Elecraft this morning, the order was placed on July 2 for a K3S-F and accessories, they indicate the radio is in assembly and should ship in the next 2 to 3 days, 5 days at the latest. I figure that's about 6 weeks from time of order. So now you know. -- 73 Bob, K4TAX __ 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
