[Elecraft] K2 + KPA100 + KAT100
Hi to all, My K2 includes the KSB2 SSB, KDSP2, and the K102. The external KAT100-1 ATU has also been completed. I've just received kits for the KNB2 and the KPA100 and I'm planning to complete them in that order. After a lot of research in the archives of this list, I've now belatedly decided I want to keep the K2 for QRP portable and keep the KAT100 and the KPA100 separate in an external EC2 enclosure. I see that I can order the KAT100PNL to convert the KAT100-1 to a KAT100-2 but I'm uncertain what panels are included in that kit. This is probably a stupid question but, Is that all that's required to convert the KAT100-1 enclosure to an EC2 with space for the KPA100 ? I'm cross with myself for not thinking this out before I placed the last order. Is there anything else I will need ? Or do I have to buy a complete EC2 ? Thanks and 73's Kev VK5KS K2 #7552 KSB2, KDSP2, K102, KAT100-1 and KNB2, KPA100 in process __ 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] Rig Insurance
G4GNX wrote: Although I'm in the UK and slightly different rules may apply [...] You really do need specialist insurance as most ordinary residential insurance companies just don't understand our special needs and will attempt to wriggle out of a payout on very flimsy grounds. There's a story about a UK ham who claimed on his homeowner's insurance for the loss of his amateur microwave equipment. They sent him a voucher for a kitchen appliances store. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ 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] Sub-Rx Filters
Your understanding of diversity mode is incorrect. What you described is NON-diversity mode, i.e. normal or default use of the subRX. In this normal subRX mode, the two receivers are on different frequencies - the main RX (left ear) is on the VFO A frequency (upper display) and the subRX (right ear) is on the VFO B frequency (lower display). The transmitter is on VFO A if SPLIT is off, and on VFO B if SPLIT is on. You can use this for split operation in either orientation (RX on A, TX on B or RX on B, TX on A), or you can use it to monitor two frequencies at once, and choose which of the two to work on depending on whether you turn SPLIT mode on or off. You can also control which RX is/are heard in each ear with a configuration option, but the default is A(main) left, B(sub) right. Diversity mode is quite different. In Diversity mode, BOTH receivers are on VFO A (upper display). You would use a different antenna for each receiver (otherwise there is no point) - because the two receivers are using the same VFO and are phase-locked, the relative strengths and arrival times of signals in the two ears gives you a kind of panoramic soundscape, where the signal you want is localized at a particular position in space (seems to come from a particular direction), while noise is spread over the whole space, and QRM often comes from a different direction relative to the signal you want. It's kind of like stereo (diversity) vs. mono (non-diversity, both receivers on the same antenna). In Diversity mode, the lower VFO B display works just like it does with a single receiver - it tells you where the transmitter will be when SPLIT is on, but it has no connection with either receiver. Do not make the mistake of thinking it tells you where the subRX is - that is only true in non-diversity mode. Normal non-diversity dual receive is usable in all modes, including phone modes, although the level of activity and the likelihood of split operation might be low enough in AM and FM that it might not be economically worthwhile to add subRX filters for these modes. Diversity mode is very useful in CW. It is not useful in digital modes (unless someone can write software to emulate what the human brain does with the inputs from two ears). I don't know how useful it would turn out to be in wider bandwidth modes like SSB, AM and FM - never tried. I don't know how the filters are installed in a factory build, but the arrangement you suggested looks reasonable to me. I don't think there is a hardware requirement to line the filters up in corresponding slots in both receivers, but from a human interface point of view that makes sense. Certainly that's what I did, and like you I left room for the filters I thought I would be most likely to want to add later. 73, Rich VE3KI (unknown call sign) wrote: My understanding of diversity reception is that I can receive two different frequencies and though used more for CW when working pile-ups, it's not something I'd likely use for FM, hence the single FM roofing filter. So I was wondering about installing AM on the sub just so that I could have that as well. __ 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] K2 + KPA100 + KAT100
Kev, You will need the EC2 as well as the KAT100PNL kits. The KAT100PNL kit has only the front and rear panels as well as the headers required for the KAT100 board. You may also want the tilt stand if you want to tilt it the same as the K2. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/8/2015 2:31 AM, Kevin Schache wrote: Hi to all, My K2 includes the KSB2 SSB, KDSP2, and the K102. The external KAT100-1 ATU has also been completed. I've just received kits for the KNB2 and the KPA100 and I'm planning to complete them in that order. After a lot of research in the archives of this list, I've now belatedly decided I want to keep the K2 for QRP portable and keep the KAT100 and the KPA100 separate in an external EC2 enclosure. I see that I can order the KAT100PNL to convert the KAT100-1 to a KAT100-2 but I'm uncertain what panels are included in that kit. This is probably a stupid question but, Is that all that's required to convert the KAT100-1 enclosure to an EC2 with space for the KPA100 ? I'm cross with myself for not thinking this out before I placed the last order. Is there anything else I will need ? Or do I have to buy a complete EC2 ? __ 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] HRD and K3
I have my K3 connected to the PC and the K3 software works fine. I have 2 audio cables between Line IN and Line Out of the K3 to the Mic and Speakers on the PC. With HRD - I see the QSOs on the screen and of course the waterfall display at the bottom with an Audio level of 10%.When I attempt to call CQ - The K3 goes into transmit but there is no power coming out of the radio. MIC SEL was set to Line In I changed it to FP MIC+LIN was set to NA and I set it ON and the MIC level is set to 60. Still no difference. Any other ideas?? Sincerely Larry -- Larry Snyder, RN.ORG, SA - HK2LS Each and Every Day Thousands of Nurses Depend on www.RN.org http://www.rn.org/ for their Nursing CEUs! Sent via Dell Server/Retiro __ 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] Sub-Rx Filters
When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400’s. So I have the following questions. How will the filters be installed as a factory build? My guess is that the filters would be installed in the first two or three slots as they were in my original factory built K3. If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) Slot 1 2 3 4 5 Main FM2.8 O 400 O Sub O2.8 O 400 O That is the way mine are done - the Sub RX has a second FM filter (I wanted the ability to use wide audio for SWLing with an Aux antenna) and the main TX has a 1500 Hz filter in slot 3 which I do not use and the 200 Hz filter in slot 5. If I were to do it again, there would be no changes except to replace the 1500 Hz filter with a 1800 or possibly a 2100 (that is my typical SSB bandwidth). The FM filter it just fine for AM - both TX and RX. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/8/2015 12:59 AM, Lane wrote: Hi, I have a K3 w/o a sub-receiver and continue to enjoy learning about the hobby, and because of that, I’d like to start learning about all the things I can do w/ a sub-receiver. So I’ve ordered the new K3S-F. Seeing as I have several weeks to rethink my order before it ships, I’d like to better understand the sub and filters. I also hear the sub is a pain to remove and wanted to get my filters right initially if possible. When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400’s. So I have the following questions. How will the filters be installed as a factory build? If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) Slot 1 2 3 4 5 MainFM 2.8 O 400O Sub O2.8 O 400O By doing that, I leave the last slot open for 200Hz filters if they come back, and slot 3 for something between 2.1 and above 400 if I can find a good reason to fill them. My understanding of diversity reception is that I can receive two different frequencies and though used more for CW when working pile-ups, it’s not something I’d likely use for FM, hence the single FM roofing filter. So I was wondering about installing AM on the sub just so that I could have that as well. I'd be interested in knowing how you guys did it. Thanks, __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.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] Diversity modes
There are some other uses of diversity modes which aren't common in amateur practice, but might be interesting for special applications. Pro-audio radio microphones use diversity receivers to minimize signal loss as the microphones move. I believe, and Jim or Joe will correct me if I am wrong, they transmit using FM. By measuring the degree of quieting on the two receivers, the combiner can decide which signal is better and route that signal to the audio mixing board. Since the audio volume represented by a FM signal is mostly independent of signal strength, good quality audio gets to the board even as the system changes receivers. This kind of system might be useful for amateur weak-signal FM work. The other interesting diversity mode I know of is the way the costal commercial communication radio stations worked in the 1930's and later. They were using CW to send messages across the oceans. Each station transmitted on 3 separate bands. The receivers listened to all 3 bands and routed the best signal to the operator. (I don't know how they determined the best signal using 1930s technology.) Obviously a two channel version could be assembled using a K3 with a sub-receiver. A system where you can automatically determine which receiver has the better signal, could be useful for RTTY. Measuring the difference in signal strength of the mark and space signals compared with the signal strength half way between them might be a useful technique. 73 Bill AE6JV On 8/8/15 at 4:37 AM, ve3...@storm.ca (Richard Ferch) wrote: In Diversity mode, the lower VFO B display works just like it does with a single receiver - it tells you where the transmitter will be when SPLIT is on, but it has no connection with either receiver. Do not make the mistake of thinking it tells you where the subRX is - that is only true in non-diversity mode. Normal non-diversity dual receive is usable in all modes, including phone modes, although the level of activity and the likelihood of split operation might be low enough in AM and FM that it might not be economically worthwhile to add subRX filters for these modes. Diversity mode is very useful in CW. It is not useful in digital modes (unless someone can write software to emulate what the human brain does with the inputs from two ears). I don't know how useful it would turn out to be in wider bandwidth modes like SSB, AM and FM - never tried. --- Bill Frantz| gets() remains as a monument | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | to C's continuing support of | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | buffer overruns. | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] HRD and K3
I don't use HRD, but the configuration should be basically the same regardless of which software you use. My guess as to what was wrong initially would be sound card output level too low or muted, but since then you have made changes in the wrong direction. First, you didn't mention which mode you were trying to use, but I am assuming it is a sound card digital mode. In digital modes, you should put the K3 into DATA A mode. In principle it is possible to use USB, but you have to change all sorts of other settings between digital modes and SSB (audio input selection, TX and RX EQ off, compression off, and maybe different Vox settings). Using DATA A relieves you of all that reconfiguring every time you change modes. If your software doesn't want to let you use DATA A, maybe it isn't configured correctly for the K3. Next, since your sound card's output is connected to the K3's Line In jack, then MIC SEL should be set to Line In. That's where the audio input will be coming from. This setting is remembered separately in DATA A vs. phone modes. In digital modes, MIC+LIN should be Off (actually it will be N/A when MIC SEL is set to Line In). You do not want room sounds, fan noise, your breathing or anything you say being transmitted on top of the digital signal. The MIC level control (which will actually be the LINE level control with MIC SEL = Line In) is set in conjunction with the computer's sound card level control. With the transmitter connected to a dummy load and/or transmit power dialed down to nothing, set the software to transmit using an audio frequency in the middle of the waterfall, put the computer's playback level control for the sound card you are using somewhere in the middle of its range (not all the way up and not all the way down), and adjust the LINE level on the K3 and/or the computer's level control until the K3's ALC meter reads 4-5 bars. To adjust the transmitted signal power, use the PWR control - don't change the MIC/LINE gain control once it is set correctly. There are several different ways to control TX/RX switching, but it appears as if you have one working, so we don't need to go into that unless you are having problems with it. 73, Rich VE3KI HK2LS wrote: I have my K3 connected to the PC and the K3 software works fine. I have 2 audio cables between Line IN and Line Out of the K3 to the Mic and Speakers on the PC. With HRD - I see the QSOs on the screen and of course the waterfall display at the bottom with an Audio level of 10%.When I attempt to call CQ - The K3 goes into transmit but there is no power coming out of the radio. MIC SEL was set to Line In I changed it to FP MIC+LIN was set to NA and I set it ON and the MIC level is set to 60. Still no difference. Any other ideas?? __ 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] HRD and K3
Any other ideas?? Are you using MODE=DATA and data sub-mode=DATA_A? MIC SEL was set to Line In I changed it to FP MIC+LIN was set to NA and I set it ON and the MIC level is set to 60. Set MIC+LIN back to OFF, set Mic SEL back to Line In, place DM780 in PSK31 transmit and adjust the Mic Gain (actually Line Gain in DATA_A) for four bars of ALC with the fifth just flickering then adjust PWR Out for no more than 50W. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/8/2015 8:43 AM, Larry Snyder wrote: I have my K3 connected to the PC and the K3 software works fine. I have 2 audio cables between Line IN and Line Out of the K3 to the Mic and Speakers on the PC. With HRD - I see the QSOs on the screen and of course the waterfall display at the bottom with an Audio level of 10%.When I attempt to call CQ - The K3 goes into transmit but there is no power coming out of the radio. MIC SEL was set to Line In I changed it to FP MIC+LIN was set to NA and I set it ON and the MIC level is set to 60. Still no difference. Any other ideas?? Sincerely Larry -- Larry Snyder, RN.ORG, SA - HK2LS Each and Every Day Thousands of Nurses Depend on www.RN.org http://www.rn.org/ for their Nursing CEUs! __ 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] Rig Insurance REPAIR COSTS
At 10:54 PM 8/7/2015, Reed wrote: I have HRIA for a number of years. I never had a claim, thank goodness, but this insurance is by hams, Bill W3WH. http://hamradioinsurance.com/ You can also check out the eham reviews. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1830 I have HRIA also, AND DID HAVE A CLAIM... My ICOM 7800 STOPPED TURNING ON logic board to the tune of 700$ plus 200+ fgt insurance ( 70 lbs !!! I opt for an additional charge for electrical failure... and according to ICOM it was a surge.. on the 5VDC line,,, ( Hmmm doesn't that come from the icom power supply ) HRIA covered it ,,,phewsent the bill got the check The same thing happened three years later... surges , hah... that unit is on an online 3.5k ups. resolved a good solution with ICOM. bill NY9H /3 __ 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] HRD and K3
snip The K3 goes into transmit but there is no power coming out of the radio. Problem areas to look for - 1. The K3 mode should be TX DATA (seen on the graphic), and its data mode should be DATA A. DATA A is used to interface external sound to the K3 through line in and out jacks. 2. Line in and out need to go to the sound unit you intend to use on the PC. MIC SEL at the K3 should be set to Line In. 3. HRD needs to be configured to use the sound unit above. Once you've juggled these around to get *some power* out of the K3 on TX, then you should set the K3's LIne In gain (via the MIC control while in TX to a reasonable level). For the K3, use the ALC metering to set 4-5 bars of ALC indicated. This is the correct drive level to use. You may need to adjust both the K3's Line In gain AND the sound unit's Playback level to get a happy medium. Once you've got it, write it down in case something gets moved around. 73, matt W6NIA Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Always store beer in a dark place. -R. Heinlein __ 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 K2-100
I have an almost fully loaded K2-100 For Sale.It includes the Kat-100 External Auto Tuner,all the cables set up for tuner and PC. Also a new Elecraft hand mic.all the manuals. Fully aligned, calibrated and ready to have fun.If interested contact me for more info kf...@arrl.net 928-710-9231 73! Tomy KF7GC __ 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] HRD and K3
Hi to the gang I have to agree with all the advice from the other hams but I have experienced one more thing at least with my KX3. If I keep turning up the audio the indications go up to the required 4 to 5 bars than if I keep turning up the audio all the bars go away. I can see with a mic gain of 60 that you may be seeing the same thing. My advice is turn all the gains down to minimum. Bring the computer sound card up to mid scale. Slowly bring the mike gain up and see if you see the same results I described above. If this doesn't work please excuse the bandwidth but it has happened to me at least twice and caused me to look for other troubles such as cords that were not there. Good luck Ken W0CZ w0cz at i29 dot net Sent from my iPad On Aug 8, 2015, at 10:28 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@roadrunner.com wrote: snip The K3 goes into transmit but there is no power coming out of the radio. Problem areas to look for - 1. The K3 mode should be TX DATA (seen on the graphic), and its data mode should be DATA A. DATA A is used to interface external sound to the K3 through line in and out jacks. 2. Line in and out need to go to the sound unit you intend to use on the PC. MIC SEL at the K3 should be set to Line In. 3. HRD needs to be configured to use the sound unit above. Once you've juggled these around to get *some power* out of the K3 on TX, then you should set the K3's LIne In gain (via the MIC control while in TX to a reasonable level). For the K3, use the ALC metering to set 4-5 bars of ALC indicated. This is the correct drive level to use. You may need to adjust both the K3's Line In gain AND the sound unit's Playback level to get a happy medium. Once you've got it, write it down in case something gets moved around. 73, matt W6NIA Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Always store beer in a dark place. -R. Heinlein __ 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 w...@i29.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] K3S Power On / PTT
I configured my K3s to use DTR to key CW, (CONFIG:PTT-KEY to “Off-RTS”) and configured my logging program (Dxlog.net) accordingly; the COM port I’m using is the K3s virtual serial related to the USB connection. Everything worked fine. Later on I unplugged the K3s to use it in another location, where I’ve just connected power and antenna (no USB); right after powering it up it went to TX, USB RTS was probably in an undefined state being interpreted as high so it keyed CW. I knew that might be the problem so I tried to access the CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu: there was no way to get there while the K3s was stuck in TX, as usual I got to the the “FW Revs” default config menu but I couldn’t move to the other menus. The only possible solution has been to get hold of a PC, install USB drivers and set RTS low. Question: is there any alternative power-up sequence to enter a sort of safe mode allowing me to change configuration ? Thanks Marco HB9CAT P.S.: all firmware revisions are the latest __ 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] Sub-Rx Filters
Joe - How did you get the 200Hz filters for the K3S? I didn't see those as options anymore, but wished they were. On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400’s. So I have the following questions. How will the filters be installed as a factory build? My guess is that the filters would be installed in the first two or three slots as they were in my original factory built K3. If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) Slot 1 2 3 4 5 Main FM2.8 O 400 O Sub O2.8 O 400 O That is the way mine are done - the Sub RX has a second FM filter (I wanted the ability to use wide audio for SWLing with an Aux antenna) and the main TX has a 1500 Hz filter in slot 3 which I do not use and the 200 Hz filter in slot 5. If I were to do it again, there would be no changes except to replace the 1500 Hz filter with a 1800 or possibly a 2100 (that is my typical SSB bandwidth). The FM filter it just fine for AM - both TX and RX. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/8/2015 12:59 AM, Lane wrote: Hi, I have a K3 w/o a sub-receiver and continue to enjoy learning about the hobby, and because of that, I’d like to start learning about all the things I can do w/ a sub-receiver. So I’ve ordered the new K3S-F. Seeing as I have several weeks to rethink my order before it ships, I’d like to better understand the sub and filters. I also hear the sub is a pain to remove and wanted to get my filters right initially if possible. When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400’s. So I have the following questions. How will the filters be installed as a factory build? If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) Slot 1 2 3 4 5 MainFM 2.8 O 400O Sub O2.8 O 400O By doing that, I leave the last slot open for 200Hz filters if they come back, and slot 3 for something between 2.1 and above 400 if I can find a good reason to fill them. My understanding of diversity reception is that I can receive two different frequencies and though used more for CW when working pile-ups, it’s not something I’d likely use for FM, hence the single FM roofing filter. So I was wondering about installing AM on the sub just so that I could have that as well. I'd be interested in knowing how you guys did it. Thanks, __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.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 software.research.developm...@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] Sub-Rx Filters
Richard, Thanks for your reply, very helpful. Never had the rig to try this before. Looking forwards to learning to operate in split, diversity, and any other way possible. Seems like one could write a few books on operating w/ sub-receivers alone. On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 6:37 AM, Richard Ferch ve3...@storm.ca wrote: Your understanding of diversity mode is incorrect. What you described is NON-diversity mode, i.e. normal or default use of the subRX. In this normal subRX mode, the two receivers are on different frequencies - the main RX (left ear) is on the VFO A frequency (upper display) and the subRX (right ear) is on the VFO B frequency (lower display). The transmitter is on VFO A if SPLIT is off, and on VFO B if SPLIT is on. You can use this for split operation in either orientation (RX on A, TX on B or RX on B, TX on A), or you can use it to monitor two frequencies at once, and choose which of the two to work on depending on whether you turn SPLIT mode on or off. You can also control which RX is/are heard in each ear with a configuration option, but the default is A(main) left, B(sub) right. Diversity mode is quite different. In Diversity mode, BOTH receivers are on VFO A (upper display). You would use a different antenna for each receiver (otherwise there is no point) - because the two receivers are using the same VFO and are phase-locked, the relative strengths and arrival times of signals in the two ears gives you a kind of panoramic soundscape, where the signal you want is localized at a particular position in space (seems to come from a particular direction), while noise is spread over the whole space, and QRM often comes from a different direction relative to the signal you want. It's kind of like stereo (diversity) vs. mono (non-diversity, both receivers on the same antenna). In Diversity mode, the lower VFO B display works just like it does with a single receiver - it tells you where the transmitter will be when SPLIT is on, but it has no connection with either receiver. Do not make the mistake of thinking it tells you where the subRX is - that is only true in non-diversity mode. Normal non-diversity dual receive is usable in all modes, including phone modes, although the level of activity and the likelihood of split operation might be low enough in AM and FM that it might not be economically worthwhile to add subRX filters for these modes. Diversity mode is very useful in CW. It is not useful in digital modes (unless someone can write software to emulate what the human brain does with the inputs from two ears). I don't know how useful it would turn out to be in wider bandwidth modes like SSB, AM and FM - never tried. I don't know how the filters are installed in a factory build, but the arrangement you suggested looks reasonable to me. I don't think there is a hardware requirement to line the filters up in corresponding slots in both receivers, but from a human interface point of view that makes sense. Certainly that's what I did, and like you I left room for the filters I thought I would be most likely to want to add later. 73, Rich VE3KI (unknown call sign) wrote: My understanding of diversity reception is that I can receive two different frequencies and though used more for CW when working pile-ups, it's not something I'd likely use for FM, hence the single FM roofing filter. So I was wondering about installing AM on the sub just so that I could have that as well. __ 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 software.research.developm...@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] K3S Power On / PTT
See if there's a smartphone app that breaks out a usb to which you've plugged in the power cable. I'm going to look for one now. Otherwise you've put yourself in a very interesting box. Need to turn off that dtr for moving. :) 73, Guy K2AV On Saturday, August 8, 2015, Marco HB9CAT hb9...@thezollingers.org wrote: I configured my K3s to use DTR to key CW, (CONFIG:PTT-KEY to “Off-RTS”) and configured my logging program (Dxlog.net) accordingly; the COM port I’m using is the K3s virtual serial related to the USB connection. Everything worked fine. Later on I unplugged the K3s to use it in another location, where I’ve just connected power and antenna (no USB); right after powering it up it went to TX, USB RTS was probably in an undefined state being interpreted as high so it keyed CW. I knew that might be the problem so I tried to access the CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu: there was no way to get there while the K3s was stuck in TX, as usual I got to the the “FW Revs” default config menu but I couldn’t move to the other menus. The only possible solution has been to get hold of a PC, install USB drivers and set RTS low. Question: is there any alternative power-up sequence to enter a sort of safe mode allowing me to change configuration ? Thanks Marco HB9CAT P.S.: all firmware revisions are the latest __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net javascript:; This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k2av@gmail.com javascript:; -- Sent via Gmail Mobile on my iPhone __ 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 Power On / PTT
This problem is fixed in the latest beta firmware for the K3/K3S. Until then, it is best to set PTT-KEY to OFF-OFF before taking the K3/K3S to a location without USB connectivity. 73, Lyle KK7P On 8/8/15 10:31 AM, Marco HB9CAT wrote: I configured my K3s to use DTR to key CW, (CONFIG:PTT-KEY to “Off-RTS”) and configured my logging program (Dxlog.net) accordingly; the COM port I’m using is the K3s virtual serial related to the USB connection. Everything worked fine. Later on I unplugged the K3s to use it in another location, where I’ve just connected power and antenna (no USB); right after powering it up it went to TX, USB RTS was probably in an undefined state being interpreted as high so it keyed CW. I knew that might be the problem so I tried to access the CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu: there was no way to get there while the K3s was stuck in TX, as usual I got to the the “FW Revs” default config menu but I couldn’t move to the other menus. The only possible solution has been to get hold of a PC, install USB drivers and set RTS low. Question: is there any alternative power-up sequence to enter a sort of safe mode allowing me to change configuration ? Thanks Marco HB9CAT P.S.: all firmware revisions are the latest __ 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 kk7p4...@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] HRD and K3
In addition to Joe's excellent advice, you may need to set the Tx output level for the soundcard in DM780 to a higher-than-default level. In the DM780 version I have on my computer, I have the Transmit Level sliders for Master and Wave both set to about 70. With that, my K3 (S) LINE (IN) gain is set to 23 for 4-5 bars of ALC using PSK31. YMMV, 73, Lyle KK7P On 8/8/15 6:36 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Any other ideas?? Are you using MODE=DATA and data sub-mode=DATA_A? MIC SEL was set to Line In I changed it to FP MIC+LIN was set to NA and I set it ON and the MIC level is set to 60. Set MIC+LIN back to OFF, set Mic SEL back to Line In, place DM780 in PSK31 transmit and adjust the Mic Gain (actually Line Gain in DATA_A) for four bars of ALC with the fifth just flickering then adjust PWR Out for no more than 50W. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/8/2015 8:43 AM, Larry Snyder wrote: I have my K3 connected to the PC and the K3 software works fine. I have 2 audio cables between Line IN and Line Out of the K3 to the Mic and Speakers on the PC. With HRD - I see the QSOs on the screen and of course the waterfall display at the bottom with an Audio level of 10%.When I attempt to call CQ - The K3 goes into transmit but there is no power coming out of the radio. MIC SEL was set to Line In I changed it to FP MIC+LIN was set to NA and I set it ON and the MIC level is set to 60. Still no difference. Any other ideas?? Sincerely Larry -- Larry Snyder, RN.ORG, SA - HK2LS Each and Every Day Thousands of Nurses Depend on www.RN.org http://www.rn.org/ for their Nursing CEUs! __ 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 kk7p4...@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] K3S Power On / PTT
In this regard and while waiting on my new K3S to arrive, I've read the manual several times. These discussions then raise the question, is there no Master Reset that returns the radio to factory default values? I may have overlooked this. However the product not having a Master Reset I view is a major shortcoming of the product. If its there, I'd specifically like to know more. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/8/2015 12:31 PM, Marco HB9CAT wrote: I configured my K3s to use DTR to key CW, (CONFIG:PTT-KEY to “Off-RTS”) and configured my logging program (Dxlog.net) accordingly; the COM port I’m using is the K3s virtual serial related to the USB connection. Everything worked fine. Later on I unplugged the K3s to use it in another location, where I’ve just connected power and antenna (no USB); right after powering it up it went to TX, USB RTS was probably in an undefined state being interpreted as high so it keyed CW. I knew that might be the problem so I tried to access the CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu: there was no way to get there while the K3s was stuck in TX, as usual I got to the the “FW Revs” default config menu but I couldn’t move to the other menus. The only possible solution has been to get hold of a PC, install USB drivers and set RTS low. Question: is there any alternative power-up sequence to enter a sort of safe mode allowing me to change configuration ? Thanks Marco HB9CAT P.S.: all firmware revisions are the latest __ 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] Rig Insurance
The ARRL premium is relatively steep. But that's probably because it has a $50 deductible and, according to some of the experiences posted on this thread, covers losses that may not qualify as covered occurrences under some homeowners' policies. I just checked my own scheduled personal property endorsement. The cost is on average $0.53 per hundred per year, way less than half of the ARRL premium, varying with the type of property insured. And because it's an endorsement to a combined home and auto policy, it will cover losses no matter where they happen. But the deductible is $500 per occurrence and I can't say that the endorsement would cover losses attributable to operator errors (e.g. frying a rig with a reversed polarity power connection.) Since classically insurance is a way of covering large losses rather than small ones, for me the difference in deductible isn't worth a double or triple premium; but that's an individual preference. Ted, KN1CBR Edward A. Dauer Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law University of Denver Message: 7 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 21:04:57 -0700 From: Richard W. Solomon w1...@earthlink.netmailto:w1...@earthlink.net To: 'Elecraft List' elecraft@mailman.qth.netmailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rig Insurance Message-ID: 000f01d0d18f$64e2ad50$2ea807f0$@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii All I found was the rates, $1.40 per $100. Seems a tad steep to me. 73, Dick, W1KSZ Edward A. Dauer Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law University of Denver __ 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] Rig Insurance
Having had a recent loss of radio equipment along with other items, I would comment, the insurance company strongly and aggressively pushed for a settlement under the loss definition of power surge. In this case they would only pay depreciated value for the equipment less the deductible which was $1000. While my loss was clearly due to a lightning strike, and I had service reports from 3 different servicing companies all stating lightning damage as the cause of loss or damage. In this case the insurance company is required to pay replacement cost, less the deductible. The insurance company kept trying to change the description of loss from lightning damage to power surge to lessen their liability.I held my ground, provided them multiple times the copies of service reports stating in all cases lightning damage. Final settlement was a bit over $12,000. Yes equipment insurance is most valuable and worthwhile in all aspects. It is also very important to have available a list of model numbers, serial numbers, date of acquisition and price paid. Without this the insurance company will challenge ever item and every number. Our job is to prove it while there job is to deny it. My EXCEL spreadsheet proved to be most valuable along with digital photographs. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/8/2015 2:00 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: The ARRL premium is relatively steep. But that's probably because it has a $50 deductible and, according to some of the experiences posted on this thread, covers losses that may not qualify as covered occurrences under some homeowners' policies. I just checked my own scheduled personal property endorsement. The cost is on average $0.53 per hundred per year, way less than half of the ARRL premium, varying with the type of property insured. And because it's an endorsement to a combined home and auto policy, it will cover losses no matter where they happen. But the deductible is $500 per occurrence and I can't say that the endorsement would cover losses attributable to operator errors (e.g. frying a rig with a reversed polarity power connection.) Since classically insurance is a way of covering large losses rather than small ones, for me the difference in deductible isn't worth a double or triple premium; but that's an individual preference. Ted, KN1CBR Edward A. Dauer Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law University of Denver Message: 7 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 21:04:57 -0700 From: Richard W. Solomon w1...@earthlink.netmailto:w1...@earthlink.net To: 'Elecraft List' elecraft@mailman.qth.netmailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rig Insurance Message-ID: 000f01d0d18f$64e2ad50$2ea807f0$@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii All I found was the rates, $1.40 per $100. Seems a tad steep to me. 73, Dick, W1KSZ Edward A. Dauer Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law University of Denver __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power On / PTT
We save the configuration file at the factory. We recommend that you save the configuration file using K3 Utility upon receipt of the radio, and after installing options, loading memories, etc.. With that saved, if you have to do a master reset you do an EEINIT and then load your saved configuration. 73, Lyle KK7P In this regard and while waiting on my new K3S to arrive, I've read the manual several times. These discussions then raise the question, is there no Master Reset that returns the radio to factory default values? __ 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 Master Reset
Bob, It is in the manual - Parameter Initialization. That is often referred to as EE INIT. It is not recommended unless you have access to a configuration file that was saved when the K3 (K3S) was operating normally - EE INIT sets all configuration and menu settings to default, and at least the configuration items need to be re-entered. When you get your new K3S, one of the first things to do is to Save the Configuration - that can be easily and quickly accomplished using K3 Utility. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/8/2015 2:54 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: In this regard and while waiting on my new K3S to arrive, I've read the manual several times. These discussions then raise the question, is there no Master Reset that returns the radio to factory default values? I may have overlooked this. However the product not having a Master Reset I view is a major shortcoming of the product. If its there, I'd specifically like to know more. __ 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
Joe, Quite likely true, but you can still use the older drivers that support the counterfeit chips on Windows 10; Apple has apparently locked out that option with the newest version of Mac OS X from what I have been reading elsewhere. Matthew PittsN8OHU From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Prolific driver windows 10 I want to know if there is a new prolific driver. If you have a legitimate Prolific device, check Windows Update. First thing to do is open Windows Device Manager, identify the USB to serial adapter, open the detail of that device, uninstall the device/driver, disconnect the device, perform a cold boot (In Windows 10, Right-click Power and select Restart) then reconnect the device and allow Windows Update to load the newest driver. If Windows Update fails to find/load a driver, your device is not using genuine Prolific hardware. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-08-05 5:49 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/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to li...@subich.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to daywalker_blade_2...@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] K3S Power On / PTT
Having read several of your posts, I find it unfortunate for you that you don't even have your K3S yet and you seem to have identified several major shortcomings. Fortunately, I'm sure there will be hundreds of opportunities to sell it should you find it is not up to your standards. The master reset feature is on page 72 of the manual. Elecraft calls it parameter initialization. I sincerely hope you find the K3S more acceptable after you receive it than you have while you've waited. 73, Scott N9AA On 8/8/15 2:54 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: In this regard and while waiting on my new K3S to arrive, I've read the manual several times. These discussions then raise the question, is there no Master Reset that returns the radio to factory default values? I may have overlooked this. However the product not having a Master Reset I view is a major shortcoming of the product. If its there, I'd specifically like to know more. 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power On / PTT
Thanks Lyle. I do have the K3Utility on the computer and will do just that..first thing. As I stated to another person letting me know of the procedure as listed in the manual, coming from other brands of radios that do offer a Master Reset I am finding the nomenclature and language, if you will, of the K3S is quite different. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/8/2015 2:23 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: We save the configuration file at the factory. We recommend that you save the configuration file using K3 Utility upon receipt of the radio, and after installing options, loading memories, etc.. With that saved, if you have to do a master reset you do an EEINIT and then load your saved configuration. 73, Lyle KK7P In this regard and while waiting on my new K3S to arrive, I've read the manual several times. These discussions then raise the question, is there no Master Reset that returns the radio to factory default values? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power On / PTT
Thanks Lyle, I tried the beta and it addresses exactly the issue I experienced; tried it out, works fine :-) For reference in case others experienced the same: * PTT/KEY USE WITH THE USB PORT IMPROVED: PC applications can activate PTT and KEY at the K3S via the USB port's RTS/DTR signals. However, initial setup of the rig's USB port by the PC may cause pulsed or continuous activation of the transmitter. This can happen if the computer is turned on after the K3S, or if the USB cable is not connected. There is now a Safe mode (the default) which disables PTT-KEY transmit until the K3S receives a command via USB, such as a read of the rig's VFO frequency. To turn on safe mode on/off, go into CONFIG:PTT-KEY and tap '1' to select USB SAFE or UNSAFE. Exit the menu and turn the K3S off/on. Applications that use PTT-KEY via USB but never send commands may require UNSAFE mode. In this case, unwanted transmit can be avoided by turning the PC on before the K3S. Marco HB9CAT -Original Message- From: Lyle Johnson [mailto:kk7p4...@gmail.com] Sent: sabato, 8. agosto 2015 20:27 To: hb9...@thezollingers.org; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power On / PTT This problem is fixed in the latest beta firmware for the K3/K3S. Until then, it is best to set PTT-KEY to OFF-OFF before taking the K3/K3S to a location without USB connectivity. 73, Lyle KK7P On 8/8/15 10:31 AM, Marco HB9CAT wrote: I configured my K3s to use DTR to key CW, (CONFIG:PTT-KEY to “Off-RTS”) and configured my logging program (Dxlog.net) accordingly; the COM port I’m using is the K3s virtual serial related to the USB connection. Everything worked fine. Later on I unplugged the K3s to use it in another location, where I’ve just connected power and antenna (no USB); right after powering it up it went to TX, USB RTS was probably in an undefined state being interpreted as high so it keyed CW. I knew that might be the problem so I tried to access the CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu: there was no way to get there while the K3s was stuck in TX, as usual I got to the the “FW Revs” default config menu but I couldn’t move to the other menus. The only possible solution has been to get hold of a PC, install USB drivers and set RTS low. Question: is there any alternative power-up sequence to enter a sort of safe mode allowing me to change configuration ? Thanks Marco HB9CAT P.S.: all firmware revisions are the latest __ 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 kk7p4...@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] K3S Power On / PTT
Thanks Lyle, I tried the beta and it addresses exactly the issue I experienced; tried it out, works fine :-) For reference in case others experienced the same: * PTT/KEY USE WITH THE USB PORT IMPROVED: PC applications can activate PTT and KEY at the K3S via the USB port's RTS/DTR signals. However, initial setup of the rig's USB port by the PC may cause pulsed or continuous activation of the transmitter. This can happen if the computer is turned on after the K3S, or if the USB cable is not connected. There is now a Safe mode (the default) which disables PTT-KEY transmit until the K3S receives a command via USB, such as a read of the rig's VFO frequency. To turn on safe mode on/off, go into CONFIG:PTT-KEY and tap '1' to select USB SAFE or UNSAFE. Exit the menu and turn the K3S off/on. Applications that use PTT-KEY via USB but never send commands may require UNSAFE mode. In this case, unwanted transmit can be avoided by turning the PC on before the K3S. Marco HB9CAT __ 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] Diversity modes
On 8/8/2015 6:23 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: The other interesting diversity mode I know of is the way the costal commercial communication radio stations worked in the 1930's and later. They were using CW to send messages across the oceans. Each station transmitted on 3 separate bands. The receivers listened to all 3 bands and routed the best signal to the operator. (I don't know how they determined the best signal using 1930s technology.) Obviously a two channel version could be assembled using a K3 with a sub-receiver. Well, at least in 56-57, it wasn't exactly diversity [I worked at a coastal marine station for 11 months during that period when I was a HS senior]. Coast stations [three letter calls] were assigned specific ITU-defined channels [freqs] in each of the maritime bands, both MF and HF. Everyone could use 500 Kcs. A coast station would transmit its wheel on all of its assigned HF frequencies, except those for which there was no propagation, such as 22 Mcs at night. The wheel might have comprised: VVV VVV VVV DE KOK KOK KOK QTC list of ships for which KOK was holding traffic QSX list of MF/HF maritime bands on which KOK was standing watch for calls AR. The QSX was followed by the band designators only, such as 4 6 8 12, the ship operator had a printed directory of the assigned frequencies in each band. HF channels were full-duplex, coast station on its assigned frequency, ship on the second frequency in that band paired with the coast station. When the operator afloat opened his watch, he would start the log and listen for his company's station wheel. If his call was in the list, he called the station, the traffic was passed, his call was removed from the wheel [usually paper tape] and the wheel continued. In most [but not all] cases, the operators on the ships worked for the same companies that owned the various coast stations. So, while multiple frequencies were involved in this process, the ship was almost always on only one, so it wasn't really diversity reception in the technical sense. 500 Kc [600 meters, the Holy Frequency] was a huge, simplex, world-wide party-line. A system where you can automatically determine which receiver has the better signal, could be useful for RTTY. Measuring the difference in signal strength of the mark and space signals compared with the signal strength half way between them might be a useful technique. In the mid-60's [while in the US military in SE Asia], we used real diversity on multi-channel troposcatter systems. The AN/MRC-98 was an example. In the 450-550 MHz range, 2-10 KW transmitters to two 9.1 meter dishes, each with two cross-polarized feed horns. 4 receivers, 2 each on each of the two frequencies with phase locked local oscillators for pair. 60 good quality telephone channels over 400-500 km paths. Modulation was FM, the combiner watched the SNR from each RX [which varied all over the place], and added the basebands together using all analog circuitry for best output SNR. The two PA's were Eimac klystrons, about 1.6 meters long. Space, polarization, and frequency diversity. It was somewhat mesmerizing to sit in in front of the receiver bank and watch the SNR on the single receivers fluctuating wildly while the SNR on the baseband would drift very slowly up and down in very small increments. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.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] K3S Power On / PTT
Part of the short comings is largely from the fact I have used radios from the major 4 companies for many years having been licensed for over 50 years. Each brand and model has or have their own uniqueness. I don't want to come across in any form as negative or critical of the Elecraft product. After all, I've spent nearly $4K for a new radio. I view this as a wee bit more than lunch money, although if I wanted or needed other options or configurations, I would have acquired such. And yes, if I should find issues, be assured they will be investigated and documented and reported accordingly. Professionally, that's what I've done in years past with regard to software and firmware based systems. At the same time, I'm not interested in nit picking the product. I will take it for what it is and not what I'd like it to be. There is a significance difference. One of my favorite sayings: when one points the finger at someone or something, they best look down for there's three fingers pointing back at the more likely cause.I'll accept that on face value. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/8/2015 2:32 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: Having read several of your posts, I find it unfortunate for you that you don't even have your K3S yet and you seem to have identified several major shortcomings. Fortunately, I'm sure there will be hundreds of opportunities to sell it should you find it is not up to your standards. The master reset feature is on page 72 of the manual. Elecraft calls it parameter initialization. I sincerely hope you find the K3S more acceptable after you receive it than you have while you've waited. 73, Scott N9AA On 8/8/15 2:54 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: In this regard and while waiting on my new K3S to arrive, I've read the manual several times. These discussions then raise the question, is there no Master Reset that returns the radio to factory default values? I may have overlooked this. However the product not having a Master Reset I view is a major shortcoming of the product. If its there, I'd specifically like to know more. 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 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] digital modes
Can anyone point me to information telling me how to hook my K2 up for digital modes please? I am interested in RTTY and PSK31 mainly. I have the SSB module in my K2. Thank you very much. 73 Bruce ve5rc __ 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] HRD and K3
On 8/8/2015 2:31 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: In addition to Joe's excellent advice, you may need to set the Tx output level for the soundcard in DM780 to a higher-than-default level. In the DM780 version I have on my computer, I have the Transmit Level sliders for Master and Wave both set to about 70. Not yo pick on Lyle ... only to piggyback on the thread ... given some of the gross misinformation about sound cards and Windows around these days, when you set up your sound card, right click on the microphone and/or Speaker sliders in the Windows Sound control panel and select dB for the scale. Once you do that, the best starting points are 0.0 dB for *inputs* (mic and/or line) and -3.0 dB for *outputs* (speaker or headphones). Those levels reflect the driver settings and tend to be independent of sound card brand. At 0.0 dB for the input, the sound card is not providing further gain for the input signal which minimizes the chances of overflowing the ADC input. Similarly, most sound cards are much cleaner at 3 dB or more below maximum output (that's typically 80 to 83 percent). If the rig has sufficient gain, I tend to prefer -6.- dB (67%) since some of the inexpensive USB powered sound cards lack proper regulation and bypassing which makes them very dirty at maximum levels. 73, ... Joe, W4TV With that, my K3 (S) LINE (IN) gain is set to 23 for 4-5 bars of ALC using PSK31. YMMV, 73, Lyle KK7P On 8/8/15 6:36 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Any other ideas?? Are you using MODE=DATA and data sub-mode=DATA_A? MIC SEL was set to Line In I changed it to FP MIC+LIN was set to NA and I set it ON and the MIC level is set to 60. Set MIC+LIN back to OFF, set Mic SEL back to Line In, place DM780 in PSK31 transmit and adjust the Mic Gain (actually Line Gain in DATA_A) for four bars of ALC with the fifth just flickering then adjust PWR Out for no more than 50W. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] digital modes
Bruce,Check out K2 and PSK31 QA and PSK31 with the K2 here: www.elecraft.com/Apps/application_notes.htm#PSK31 Top left of page HTHHarlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Bruce Rattray ratt...@accesscomm.ca Date: 08/08/2015 3:57 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] digital modes Can anyone point me to information telling me how to hook my K2 up for digital modes please? I am interested in RTTY and PSK31 mainly. I have the SSB module in my K2. Thank you very much. 73 Bruce ve5rc __ 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 hsherr...@reagan.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] HRD and K3
Thank you for your reply Matt. I changed the MIC to the back mono mic input and the HRD works fine. Now getting back to the Line In On the radio in the middle of the right side of the display I see TX DATA I set the DATA mode to DATA A I transmit and adjusted the MIC GAIN and see the DATA level increase on the LCD And bingo, it works just fine. Thank you so very much!! Sincerely Larry -- Larry Snyder, RN.ORG, SA - HK2LS Each and Every Day Thousands of Nurses Depend on www.RN.org for their Nursing CEUs! Sent via Dell Server/Retiro -Original Message- From: Matt Zilmer [mailto:mzil...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2015 10:28 AM To: la...@rn.org Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HRD and K3 snip The K3 goes into transmit but there is no power coming out of the radio. Problem areas to look for - 1. The K3 mode should be TX DATA (seen on the graphic), and its data mode should be DATA A. DATA A is used to interface external sound to the K3 through line in and out jacks. 2. Line in and out need to go to the sound unit you intend to use on the PC. MIC SEL at the K3 should be set to Line In. 3. HRD needs to be configured to use the sound unit above. Once you've juggled these around to get *some power* out of the K3 on TX, then you should set the K3's LIne In gain (via the MIC control while in TX to a reasonable level). For the K3, use the ALC metering to set 4-5 bars of ALC indicated. This is the correct drive level to use. You may need to adjust both the K3's Line In gain AND the sound unit's Playback level to get a happy medium. Once you've got it, write it down in case something gets moved around. 73, matt W6NIA Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Always store beer in a dark place. -R. Heinlein __ 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] TXMonitor
Ok. Got mine in the mail and able to work with it today. Downloaded and installed P3 firmware... no problem. Connected HF sensor...FBConnected UHF/VHF sensor. Bad news. The P3 display looks like the rig transmit is cyclic at about 1 sec intervals. Screen goes front normal receive to modulation and back every second or so. Shut off mod indication and power indication cycles blank (receive mode) to 0.0 watts. Bad sensor or improper setup? Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __ 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] Sub-Rx Filters
Lane, For my needs I only installed just the 2.8-KHz filter in my KRX3 in FL2 position to match the 2.8-KHz filter in the main-Rx. Since bandwidth is set by the DSP and I do very little HF CW, so this is sufficient for my use of diversity mode. I have the 13-KHz in FL1 (for FM/AM), 2.8-KHz in FL2 (for CW/SSB), and 400-Hz in FL4 (for CW) installed in the main-Rx. I left FL3 position open in both Rx because I chose that when running diversity reception on digital modes (DATA A, USB) where signals are output on the 1st IF connectors and bypasses the roofing filters (and 2nd-IF/DSP). I found that having FL2 selected when I run everything thru my LP-Pan caused a signal suck-out near zero frequency, and was cured by selecting an open filter position. MAP65 uses the LP-Pan, whereas WSJT10/JT65 uses the normal LINE-OUT from the DSP section. I would not worry about any of this for your application. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com Kits made by KL7UW Dubus Mag business: dubus...@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] Sub-Rx Filters
Rich, I guess I can understand why you would think this (excerp below), but diversity is as useful for digital as voice/CW. The difference it you don't copy digital with your ears - you see it on your monitor. Probably most digital sw do not implement diversity reception but a couple do: MAP65 implements dual-polarity reception using diversity mode and very effectively resolves the correct polarity of the received signal while peaking the signal to match (one other program called Linrad can do this). Benefit of diversity reception is not limited to one bandwidth. MAP65 uses 90-KHz! Digital modes can do this because the entire RF spectrum (limited by the roofing filter) is digitized by the DSP in a SDR. DSP then applies digital bandwidth filters to separate signals. In fact that is how the K3 and K3S do it. But then later processing demodulates the mode desired (CW, SSB, AM, FM, DATA). I don't think K3 firmware has implemented diversity Rx for digital modes, but it could be done (if wanted). More likely it would be accomplished by special sw in an external computer. 73, Ed - KL7UW From: Richard Ferch ve3...@storm.ca To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub-Rx Filters snip Diversity mode is very useful in CW. It is not useful in digital modes (unless someone can write software to emulate what the human brain does with the inputs from two ears). I don't know how useful it would turn out to be in wider bandwidth modes like SSB, AM and FM - never tried. snip 73, Rich VE3KI 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com Kits made by KL7UW Dubus Mag business: dubus...@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] Rig Insurance
My experience with Ham insurance is that your Homeowners policy will cover you for all damages to your equipment provided the incident occurs when operating from home. I collected $8,000.00 on a lightning strike several years ago, all on my homeowners policy and the claim was settled quickly and painlessly by USAA. I looked at the ARRL insurance policy and rates, and thought the rates absurd and the coverage no better for someone who does not operate mobile or portable than Homeowners. Most Hams should be comfortable with their Homeowners coverage, and there is no additional charge for ham equipment. I would not waste money on an expensive ARRL ham insurance policy; so much for non-profits by the way. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Rig-Insurance-tp7606063p7606108.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] Rig Insurance
My experience with Ham insurance is that your Homeowners policy will cover you for all damages to your equipment provided the incident occurs when operating from home. I collected $8,000.00 on a lightning strike several years ago, all on my homeowners policy and the claim was settled quickly and painlessly by USAA. I looked at the ARRL insurance policy and rates, and thought the rates absurd and the coverage no better for someone who does not operate mobile or portable than Homeowners. Most Hams should be comfortable with their Homeowners coverage, and there is no additional charge for ham equipment. I would not waste money on an expensive ARRL ham insurance policy; so much for non-profits by the way. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Rig-Insurance-tp7606063p7606110.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] Rig Insurance
My homeowners insurance stated The ARRL insurance is a really good deal. If you have a claim on your ham radio equipment it would be against your policy and rates may be affected. While the ARRL insurance would not be affected by more than one claim. We strongly suggest you buy the ARRL insurance. Which I have done. Did you know the ARRL insurance (last checked 2014 before the new company took over) will cover everything and anything related to ham radio? You can insure coax, antennas, towers, connectors, rigs, computers, all accessories even concrete, radials and grounding. So if you want to insure the whole thing you can. If you get hit by lightening and it ruins your tower, antenna, concrete, grounding, rig, computer and anything else you only pay $50 per incident of not repairable. Even if it was $50 per item that is still a large savings. I believe it is well worth it. My 2 cents worth. 73 Steven Stuckey - AC9GK - Indiana __ 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] Keyboard Issue - I wonder how many folks have had buyers
Paul, Will this be fixed so that operators can run full resolution with an external monitor while running high speed CW via a keyboard connected to the P3 and not be affected? Can it be fixed with firmware or will it require different hardware? I'm close to ordering my rig and don't want to be bitten by this. Thanks in advance. Jerry Moore / AE4PB -Original Message- From: Marc Veeneman [mailto:mhv...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 9:33 PM To: Paul Saffren Cc: Jerry Moore; elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: Keyboard Issue - [Elecraft] I wonder how many folks have had buyers Hah! That did it, Paul. Now I'm not suffering character loss, even the double l in hello gets sent every time I've tried it. The quick brown fox is happy, too. Oddly, in the several times I've typed the typical quick brown fox, I haven't seen the data delay either. What a difference! It seems that you have revealed a way to avoid the data loss problem. Thank you very much. For the first time I feel confident enough to use the K3/P3/SVGA keyboard in live CW QSOs. - Marc W8SDG On Aug 7, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Paul Saffren pa...@elecraft.com wrote: Marc, Plug your video monitor into the P3 and change the resolution setting (SVGA res) to 1024x768 . My guess that will help. At 1920x1024 the SVGA runs a little slower (more pixels to compute). Since you are not using the monitor, there is no reason to have it at the highest resolution. -Paul Paul Saffren - N6HZ Project Manager Elecraft Inc. 831-763-4211 x122 www.elecraft.com On 8/7/2015 2:09 PM, Marc Veeneman wrote: On Aug 7, 2015, at 3:18 PM, Paul Saffren pa...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Marc, I was reading Jer's recent post, Executive Summary, If you have that monitor connected to the P3/SVGA, press Ctrl-Alt-S on the keyboard and tell me what the TRANSMIT MODE is set to. VOX Also list what the Transmit Timeout is. 3000 Next, on the P3, enter the SVGA menu, scroll to SVGA res, and tell me what the resolution is set to for the SVGA monitor. 1920 x 1080 Finally, in Jer's post it says you are sending at 60 WPM CW, but the K3 only goes to 50 WPM. What is the K3 software version? 05.29 - Marc -Paul Paul Saffren - N6HZ Project Manager Elecraft Inc. 831-763-4211 x122 www.elecraft.com On 8/6/2015 6:48 PM, Marc Veeneman wrote: That's a relief. C is good. Now I feel more comfortable, Paul. And I have some insight into your life, too. :-) __ 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] Sub-Rx Filters
I suspect Joe, like me will not part with his 200Hz filters, so he used the one(s) in his old K3 ;-) On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 12:46:46 -0500, you wrote: Joe - How did you get the 200Hz filters for the K3S? I didn't see those as options anymore, but wished they were. On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400s. So I have the following questions. How will the filters be installed as a factory build? My guess is that the filters would be installed in the first two or three slots as they were in my original factory built K3. If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) Slot 1 2 3 4 5 Main FM2.8 O 400 O Sub O2.8 O 400 O That is the way mine are done - the Sub RX has a second FM filter (I wanted the ability to use wide audio for SWLing with an Aux antenna) and the main TX has a 1500 Hz filter in slot 3 which I do not use and the 200 Hz filter in slot 5. If I were to do it again, there would be no changes except to replace the 1500 Hz filter with a 1800 or possibly a 2100 (that is my typical SSB bandwidth). The FM filter it just fine for AM - both TX and RX. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/8/2015 12:59 AM, Lane wrote: Hi, I have a K3 w/o a sub-receiver and continue to enjoy learning about the hobby, and because of that, Id like to start learning about all the things I can do w/ a sub-receiver. So Ive ordered the new K3S-F. Seeing as I have several weeks to rethink my order before it ships, Id like to better understand the sub and filters. I also hear the sub is a pain to remove and wanted to get my filters right initially if possible. When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400s. So I have the following questions. How will the filters be installed as a factory build? If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) Slot 1 2 3 4 5 MainFM 2.8 O 400O Sub O2.8 O 400O By doing that, I leave the last slot open for 200Hz filters if they come back, and slot 3 for something between 2.1 and above 400 if I can find a good reason to fill them. My understanding of diversity reception is that I can receive two different frequencies and though used more for CW when working pile-ups, its not something Id likely use for FM, hence the single FM roofing filter. So I was wondering about installing AM on the sub just so that I could have that as well. I'd be interested in knowing how you guys did it. Thanks, __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.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 software.research.developm...@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 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] Sub-Rx Filters
Yes, do tell, I want one in the future. On August 8, 2015 1:46:46 PM EDT, Lane software.research.developm...@gmail.com wrote: Joe - How did you get the 200Hz filters for the K3S? I didn't see those as options anymore, but wished they were. On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400’s. So I have the following questions. How will the filters be installed as a factory build? My guess is that the filters would be installed in the first two or three slots as they were in my original factory built K3. If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) Slot 1 2 3 4 5 Main FM2.8 O 400 O Sub O2.8 O 400 O That is the way mine are done - the Sub RX has a second FM filter (I wanted the ability to use wide audio for SWLing with an Aux antenna) and the main TX has a 1500 Hz filter in slot 3 which I do not use and the 200 Hz filter in slot 5. If I were to do it again, there would be no changes except to replace the 1500 Hz filter with a 1800 or possibly a 2100 (that is my typical SSB bandwidth). The FM filter it just fine for AM - both TX and RX. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/8/2015 12:59 AM, Lane wrote: Hi, I have a K3 w/o a sub-receiver and continue to enjoy learning about the hobby, and because of that, I’d like to start learning about all the things I can do w/ a sub-receiver. So I’ve ordered the new K3S-F. Seeing as I have several weeks to rethink my order before it ships, I’d like to better understand the sub and filters. I also hear the sub is a pain to remove and wanted to get my filters right initially if possible. When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400’s. So I have the following questions. How will the filters be installed as a factory build? If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) Slot 1 2 3 4 5 MainFM 2.8 O 400O Sub O2.8 O 400O By doing that, I leave the last slot open for 200Hz filters if they come back, and slot 3 for something between 2.1 and above 400 if I can find a good reason to fill them. My understanding of diversity reception is that I can receive two different frequencies and though used more for CW when working pile-ups, it’s not something I’d likely use for FM, hence the single FM roofing filter. So I was wondering about installing AM on the sub just so that I could have that as well. I'd be interested in knowing how you guys did it. Thanks, __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.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 software.research.developm...@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 je...@carolinaheli.com -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. __ 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] West Mountain Radio CLRspkr
I use a West Mountain Radio CLRspkr with my K3. A friend is giving me his CLRspkr. Using a stereo Y-adapter, could I use both, one for the main receiver and one for the sub receiver? I know to set the CONFIG-SPKRS to 2. Steve K6SAB __ 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] K3S Line out
Stumped for now - I'm not getting stereo out of the line out jack. Using know good cables, only one channel has audio. Anything special in the trs wiring for this? Mark, ab7mp __ 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 Line out
No sub installed. m -Original Message- From: Mark Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 3:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Line out Stumped for now - I'm not getting stereo out of the line out jack. Using know good cables, only one channel has audio. Anything special in the trs wiring for this? Mark, ab7mp __ 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 ab...@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] K3S Line out
Normally, line out has a fixed gain (settable in a menu) with the left channel as the main receiver and right as the sub-receiver. An alternative is to set it to reflect the phones jack. You'll get both channels, but the gain will vary with the AF gain control. See the K3/K3S manual for details. 73, Lyle KK7P Stumped for now - I'm not getting stereo out of the line out jack. __ 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] West Mountain Radio CLRspkr
Yes! Send one receiver to one speaker and one to the other. Check to see which ear hears which speaker. Same with headsets, but you get more separation. You can use it for split or for diversity. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Steven Bertsch sabert...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2015 5:15 PM Subject: [Elecraft] West Mountain Radio CLRspkr I use a West Mountain Radio CLRspkr with my K3. A friend is giving me his CLRspkr. Using a stereo Y-adapter, could I use both, one for the main receiver and one for the sub receiver? I know to set the CONFIG-SPKRS to 2. Steve K6SAB __ 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 wrco...@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] K3S Line out
Hi Mark, You might have to set SPKRS 2. I don't know if the LINE OUT acts the same as the Headphones, but if SPRKS=1 and SPKR+PH is Yes, you get main audio in the left ear only. Setting SPKRS 2 should clear that up. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at www.elecraft.com KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S upgrade parts are works in progress. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 4:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Line out No sub installed. m -Original Message- From: Mark Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 3:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Line out Stumped for now - I'm not getting stereo out of the line out jack. Using know good cables, only one channel has audio. Anything special in the trs wiring for this? Mark, ab7mp __ 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 ab...@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 fc...@ece.montana.edu __ 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 Line out
Thanks, Lyle and Hank. Sounds like no fixed level for two channels with only one receiver (no sub here) - the term stereo threw me (can't think of a better word so no real complaint here) When the book said Normally I thought it could be configured for a single receiver config to feed both channels (in a not Normal setup). At least, I know it's working as designed. Just finished the build yesterday and wanting to make sure everything is working. (FWIW - hearing more stations than I did on the old, aging, noisy, Yaseu. Love what it's done for me so far!) Tnx Mark, ab7mp -Original Message- From: Lyle Johnson Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 3:46 PM To: Mark ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Line out Normally, line out has a fixed gain (settable in a menu) with the left channel as the main receiver and right as the sub-receiver. An alternative is to set it to reflect the phones jack. You'll get both channels, but the gain will vary with the AF gain control. See the K3/K3S manual for details. 73, Lyle KK7P Stumped for now - I'm not getting stereo out of the line out jack. __ 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 Line out
Already set for SPKRS 2 (love that feature!) Tnx m -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 4:01 PM To: Mark ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3S Line out Hi Mark, You might have to set SPKRS 2. I don't know if the LINE OUT acts the same as the Headphones, but if SPRKS=1 and SPKR+PH is Yes, you get main audio in the left ear only. Setting SPKRS 2 should clear that up. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at www.elecraft.com KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S upgrade parts are works in progress. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 4:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Line out No sub installed. m -Original Message- From: Mark Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 3:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Line out Stumped for now - I'm not getting stereo out of the line out jack. Using know good cables, only one channel has audio. Anything special in the trs wiring for this? Mark, ab7mp __ 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 ab...@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 fc...@ece.montana.edu __ 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 Line out
Just finished the build and haven't configured for the USB codec yet - starting with the familiar methods 1st then transitioning to the more advanced in an attempt to get on the air with the new rig as quickly as possible. Had plans on going USB and comparing that to analog - just wanted to see both bar graphs jumping! Probably will start working on the USB option tonight or tomorrow. Tnx Mark, ab7mp -Original Message- From: Nr4c Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 3:40 PM To: Mark Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Line out Do you have the KRX3 Sub receiver installed? There isn't much on the other channel unless you do. And why would you use this instead of the USB audio CODEC? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Aug 8, 2015, at 6:26 PM, Mark ab...@arrl.net wrote: Stumped for now - I'm not getting stereo out of the line out jack. Using know good cables, only one channel has audio. Anything special in the trs wiring for this? Mark, ab7mp __ 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...@widomaker.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] Looking for a K1 w/80 15 meters
I'm looking for a nice K1 set up for 80 15 meters, preferably with the KAT-1 antenna tuner and hopefully post-2010. Thanks, Doug W5JV __ 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] Rig Insurance
You make a good point, about homeowners' insurance. A couple of years ago, we had a hot water leak in the wall between the kitchen and the bathroom. Our homeowners' insurance covered not only a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel, but also the hotel room and meals when we were displaced from the house. It cost the company in the realm of $35,000, and I didn't notice the rate increasing the following year. If it did, it was probably a small increase due to the increased value of the house and property. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 8/8/2015 2:43 PM, Steven Stuckey wrote: My homeowners insurance stated The ARRL insurance is a really good deal. If you have a claim on your ham radio equipment it would be against your policy and rates may be affected. While the ARRL insurance would not be affected by more than one claim. We strongly suggest you buy the ARRL insurance. Which I have done. Did you know the ARRL insurance (last checked 2014 before the new company took over) will cover everything and anything related to ham radio? You can insure coax, antennas, towers, connectors, rigs, computers, all accessories even concrete, radials and grounding. So if you want to insure the whole thing you can. If you get hit by lightening and it ruins your tower, antenna, concrete, grounding, rig, computer and anything else you only pay $50 per incident of not repairable. Even if it was $50 per item that is still a large savings. I believe it is well worth it. My 2 cents worth. 73 Steven Stuckey - AC9GK - Indiana __ 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 with TX Monitor up and running
Installed the TX monitor as I was building the new P3 adapter. Easy as others have indicted. After loading all the firmware from the production side of the Elecraft web site to test initial functionality, I loaded the Beta code to enable the TX Monitor features. Everything went well ... having the real time SWR and power output in addition to the modulation envelope is a very nice addition to the capabilities of the K Line. Great Job Elecraft 73s Jobst AC0LP __ 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] Rig Insurance
I tend to agree with Steve here... My insurance agent said almost the same thing... Don't call in your home owners unless you really need too... Also, given that I believe the ARRL insurance seems to cover stupidity, (you spill water in your rig it pays off), the fee is not all that bad. I had a rider on my home owners policy for a rather expensive telescope I once owned a few decades ago, and the cost was about the same, it was also a stupidity coverage type of policy. So given that the policy just pays off for almost anything, I would expect it to be higher than normal. I will be getting ARRL insurance for my rig. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net For MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info For MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sat, 2015-08-08 at 17:43 -0400, Steven Stuckey wrote: My homeowners insurance stated The ARRL insurance is a really good deal. If you have a claim on your ham radio equipment it would be against your policy and rates may be affected. While the ARRL insurance would not be affected by more than one claim. We strongly suggest you buy the ARRL insurance. Which I have done. Did you know the ARRL insurance (last checked 2014 before the new company took over) will cover everything and anything related to ham radio? You can insure coax, antennas, towers, connectors, rigs, computers, all accessories even concrete, radials and grounding. So if you want to insure the whole thing you can. If you get hit by lightening and it ruins your tower, antenna, concrete, grounding, rig, computer and anything else you only pay $50 per incident of not repairable. Even if it was $50 per item that is still a large savings. I believe it is well worth it. My 2 cents worth. 73 Steven Stuckey - AC9GK - Indiana __ 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 d...@nk7z.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] P3 with TX Monitor up and running
I got my TX monitor but not installed yet. However, I am surprised that Beta code is required as noted in the quoted message below. I didn’t know this. Beta required for a released product? 73, phil, K7PEH On Aug 8, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Jobst Vandrey jvand...@gmail.com wrote: ….some parts deleted… After loading all the firmware from the production side of the Elecraft web site to test initial functionality, Beta code to enable the TX Monitor features.verything went well …some parts deleted. Great Job Elecraft 73s Jobst AC0LP __ 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] P3 with TX Monitor up and running
Phil The current production release code for the P3 is over a year old - the Txmonitor function hardware was introduced at Dayton this year and the first units did not ship till about a week ago so the firmware has not yet caught up to current. I suspect that between Dayton and version 1.50 of the Beta code last week, there were a number of changes made to improve the code based on tester feedback. Example - at Dayton, the FAQ indicated that the monitor function would only work with the K3 but the latest FAQ says it will work with an transceiver. With my limited experience so far, the firmware does appear very stable even if it is still classified officially as Beta. I will continue to use the system and migrate to new versions of firmware as it becomes available just as I have done with the K3. Just my $0.02 73 Jobst AC0LP On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 8:41 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: I got my TX monitor but not installed yet. However, I am surprised that Beta code is required as noted in the quoted message below. I didn’t know this. Beta required for a released product? 73, phil, K7PEH On Aug 8, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Jobst Vandrey jvand...@gmail.com wrote: ….some parts deleted… After loading all the firmware from the production side of the Elecraft web site to test initial functionality, Beta code to enable the TX Monitor features.verything went well …some parts deleted. Great Job Elecraft 73s Jobst AC0LP __ 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] KRX3 always uses antenna from main RX
I tried diversity today and something is wrong. KRX3 input (BNC) is not working and KRX3 receives always receives signals from the main RX. In KRX3 menu, Ant=bnc Definitely the diversity was working a couple of month ago. I upgraded to the newest beta, and no change. Any idea what might have happened? Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KRX3-always-uses-antenna-from-main-RX-tp7606130.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] KRX3 always uses antenna from main RX
Please ignore. After a few turning of and on, reloading N1MM, etc., KRX3 is working well again. Have no idea why BNC input was not working. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KRX3-always-uses-antenna-from-main-RX-tp7606130p7606131.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] Rig Insurance
My insurance agent said almost the same thing... Of course an insurance agent would say that. It is to his advantage to have clients who don't make claims. 73, Hank, W6SX __ 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] KRX3 always uses antenna from main RX
N1MM has the capability to turn the KRX3 on and off depending on spots, and can undo what you last did on the front panel. Doing a hold on RX ANT on the front panel will toggle the KRX3 between MAIN and whatever is connected to the AUX input. The latter could either be the BNC or the SO239 not in use by the TX, depending on where the KRX3 aux input was connected at assembly. 73, Guy K2AV On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 10:27 PM, Ignacy n...@arrl.net wrote: Please ignore. After a few turning of and on, reloading N1MM, etc., KRX3 is working well again. Have no idea why BNC input was not working. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KRX3-always-uses-antenna-from-main-RX-tp7606130p7606131.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 k2av@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] Rig Insurance
I guess I am not quite as cynical as you. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net For MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info For MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sat, 2015-08-08 at 19:26 -0700, Hank Garretson wrote: My insurance agent said almost the same thing... Of course an insurance agent would say that. It is to his advantage to have clients who don't make claims. 73, Hank, W6SX __ 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 d...@nk7z.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] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is a go!
Thanks to all who signed up to be Skeeters in the 2015 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. The roster is set and there are 166 of you who signed up for numbers. My deepest thanks to all of you. Remember, you do not have to have a Skeeter number to play, so if you didn't sign up for one, don't feel left out or neglected. All QRPers, whether they be SSB or CW operators are invited to join in on the fun. Anyone who needs a last minute refresher on the rules can find them at www.qsl.net/w2lj Be safe, have a great time and enjoy yourself and the great outdoors. Please remember, all Log Summaries (actual logs are NOT needed) are due to be mailed to w...@arrl.net no later than Midnight, Monday August 24th. 72 de Larry W2LJ - Skeeter #13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 always uses antenna from main RX
Ignacy, Which TMP connector is plugged into your subRX AUX input. Is it the BNC connector or the TMP cable from the KAT3? If it is the BNC connector, then the BNC jack should work - that is the plugging used for the K3 (K3S) factory build units. If however, you have the TMP cable from the KAT3 plugged in, the subRX will use the non-transmit SO-239 jack when the subRX is set to AUX input. It makes no difference what the menu says, you must set the menu according to how the K3 is physically connected, so if you do not have the BNC connector plugged to the subRX AUX input, you will not have any input from the BNC connector. The magic is all in the physical setup, and the menu must be set according to that. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/8/2015 10:03 PM, Ignacy wrote: I tried diversity today and something is wrong. KRX3 input (BNC) is not working and KRX3 receives always receives signals from the main RX. In KRX3 menu, Ant=bnc Definitely the diversity was working a couple of month ago. I upgraded to the newest beta, and no change. __ 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] Rig Insurance
Let's let the insurance threads rest for noe as we've certainly exceeded the OT posting limit :-) 73, Eric List moderator elecraft.com _..._ On Aug 8, 2015, at 12:57 AM, Ian White gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk wrote: G4GNX wrote: Although I'm in the UK and slightly different rules may apply [...] You really do need specialist insurance as most ordinary residential insurance companies just don't understand our special needs and will attempt to wriggle out of a payout on very flimsy grounds. There's a story about a UK ham who claimed on his homeowner's insurance for the loss of his amateur microwave equipment. They sent him a voucher for a kitchen appliances store. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ 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] Rig Insurance
Hi All, Ted, KN1CBR, makes some very good points about the complexities of coverage. I don't know about the rest of you, but my head spins when I try to decipher what my homeowner's policy will cover vs. what it will not cover! The lower deductible with ARRL insurance is definitely an attractive feature. However, you probably need to evaluate just what risks are really relevant, and compare that to the added cost. Rightly or wrongly, I've always tended to view the ARRL insurance program as protection that is best suited against total loss, such as fire or theft, and then considered just how much risk I actually have of that occurring. Then you have to correlate that to whatever protection you might have from your own homeowner's policy. Insuring simply against damage may, or may not, actually make a lot of sense since the repair bill might not actually exceed your deductible plus the premium payments you have made over time. It's a crap shoot! Then you have to consider what all you are actually going to include in your coverage--you probably don't want to insure everything--just significant items. In so doing, however, you now are paying a premium on multiple items while the risk of loss may well be only for one item (but you don't necessarily know which one!), and so you are paying not just $1.50/hundred, but a multiple of that--in effect! Maybe that doesn't make a lot of sense, but it sort of does to me. Stated differently, assume you are insuring five $1,000 items and paying a premium accordingly. Are all 5 items equally at risk simultaneously? Maybe yes, but probably not. Still, you are paying a premium for 5 items when, at any point in time, maybe only one of those items may be truly at risk--whatever that might be. This may seem like an over-complication, but I certainly think that is, at least in part, how your insurance company views things when they set the premiums! Their objective is to absolutely make money on covering you. Unfortunately, the only way you may know for sure that your arrangement has been a good deal for you is if they cancel you because they aren't making money! I had a claim, about 20 years ago, on a satellite receiver that got toasted by a lightning strike. My insurance company didn't cancel me afterwards, but they did force me to up my deductible! If they don't get you coming, they will get you going! Insurance is a must have, particularly for the significant risks we are all exposed to, but I'm still somewhat cynical about the way insurance companies run their business. You pay a premium supposedly based on a pool of risks, but if you become a claimant, the thrust of the backlash will most probably be more against you rather than the pool. Never mind that your loss may simply have been a case of the law of averages! Clearly we all should evaluate our homeowner's policies to see what coverage we have, or don't have. If the coverage isn't very good, then the ARRL insurance probably makes a lot of sense. It would be nice if we had some insurance gurus who could maybe enlighten all of us about this aspect! I'm not exactly sure about my own coverage, but this thread has started me thinking about looking into that--if I can just get my agent to stand still for a few minutes to explain it to me! Hi. I do know this--whenever I've been moved to get some sort of explanation about coverage, I often am disappointed in the response There always seems to be more in the way of exceptions, limitations, and exclusions than there is in actual coverage. Self insuring isn't a bad alternative, although it probably wouldn't be sufficient against major risks. If we had the discipline to put that premium money away in a savings account, we very well might be better off as to any of the more common risks. The problem is, most of us don't have that sort of discipline, and want the peace of mind of protection against a sudden significant cost outlay. For example, I'm guilty of this with respect to one of these home warranty plans. For many years I've been a slot machine for the insurance company, and I pay a fairly high deductible for any repair visits--probably enough to cover most of the service call! I even got a new refrigerator out of it some years back, but the premiums I have paid cover that cost many times over. Still, I keep doing it, mainly out of concern that one of my A/C units might blow up! It's hard to argue against the peace of mind thing, so you pay your money and take your choice! Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
