Re: [Elecraft] Help with a K3 Macro

2015-11-07 Thread Tom
Hi
Once you see the THR screen, issuing an UP or DN or UPB on DNB should do the 
trick except that it wasn't in the firmware the last I checked. However Wayne 
did add some firmware commands recently. I'm not sure if these were added. They 
were to my knowledge, 4 out of 5 missing commands in the whole k3 command set.
73 Tom
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On Nov 8, 2015, 12:27 AM, at 12:27 AM, Tom  wrote:
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>On Nov 7, 2015, 11:03 PM, at 11:03 PM, KC6CNN  wrote:
>>I am trying to create a Macro for my K3. 
>>It is to keep me from having to lean up and hit buttons. Man that
>makes
>>me
>>sound so lazy. 
>>
>>I am trying to get the Text Dec THR screen to come up and change the
>>value
>>and then go away. 
>>I can get the screen to come up and even get it to go back to the
>>normal
>>screen on the K3. 
>>But I cant get it to change the THR value. 
>>I am looking to have it change from 2 to 3 to 4 and 5. 
>>Can anyone help me with this?
>>Here is what I have so far. 
>>SWH40 to have the CWT held which brings up the THR screen. Then the
>>Same
>>SWH40 at the end to make it go away. 
>>Now how do I change the value?
>>Any help would be appreciated, and my radio desk is very wide, like 4
>>feet
>>so radio sits at the back and I sit up front so now you understand the
>>leaning. hihi 
>>
>>Thanks
>>Gerald - KC6CNN
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>>
>>-
>>KC6CNN - Gerald
>>K2 # 5486
>>K3 # 6294
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Re: [Elecraft] Help with a K3 Macro

2015-11-07 Thread Tom


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On Nov 7, 2015, 11:03 PM, at 11:03 PM, KC6CNN  wrote:
>I am trying to create a Macro for my K3. 
>It is to keep me from having to lean up and hit buttons. Man that makes
>me
>sound so lazy. 
>
>I am trying to get the Text Dec THR screen to come up and change the
>value
>and then go away. 
>I can get the screen to come up and even get it to go back to the
>normal
>screen on the K3. 
>But I cant get it to change the THR value. 
>I am looking to have it change from 2 to 3 to 4 and 5. 
>Can anyone help me with this?
>Here is what I have so far. 
>SWH40 to have the CWT held which brings up the THR screen. Then the
>Same
>SWH40 at the end to make it go away. 
>Now how do I change the value?
>Any help would be appreciated, and my radio desk is very wide, like 4
>feet
>so radio sits at the back and I sit up front so now you understand the
>leaning. hihi 
>
>Thanks
>Gerald - KC6CNN
>
>
>
>
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>KC6CNN - Gerald
>K2 # 5486
>K3 # 6294
>KX3 # 757
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[Elecraft] Help with a K3 Macro

2015-11-07 Thread KC6CNN
I am trying to create a Macro for my K3. 
It is to keep me from having to lean up and hit buttons. Man that makes me
sound so lazy. 

I am trying to get the Text Dec THR screen to come up and change the value
and then go away. 
I can get the screen to come up and even get it to go back to the normal
screen on the K3. 
But I cant get it to change the THR value. 
I am looking to have it change from 2 to 3 to 4 and 5. 
Can anyone help me with this?
Here is what I have so far. 
SWH40 to have the CWT held which brings up the THR screen. Then the Same
SWH40 at the end to make it go away. 
Now how do I change the value?
Any help would be appreciated, and my radio desk is very wide, like 4 feet
so radio sits at the back and I sit up front so now you understand the
leaning. hihi 

Thanks
Gerald - KC6CNN




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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning noise on 12M

2015-11-07 Thread Bob
I am old enough to appreciate that and I think I still have a can of RS TV 
Tuner Spray if can figure out where to aim it. 

Thank you all for the good advice and next time I will also dig in the company 
archives. 

Bob

> On Nov 7, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Marc Veeneman  wrote:
> 
> I just figure it's the digital equivalent of dirty capacitor plates in the 
> old, analog days.  It's annoying but apparently just the encoding pulses 
> scattering pings into the circuits which find their way to my earbuds.  
> 
> Unlike dirty capacitor plates, I can't see where to blow out the dust.  :-)
> -- 
> Marc  W8SDG
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 7, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Bob  wrote:
>> 
>> I did not find a thread on this. 
>> 
>> I note a low level rasping sound when moving the VFO on 12M only. Stops when 
>> you stop turning. 
>> 
>> 72, Bob KIØG
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Walter Underwood
Oops, wrong answer. Read the answer from Bob McGraw (K4TAX). That is the right 
info.

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> On Nov 7, 2015, at 12:32 PM, Walter Underwood  wrote:
> 
> If you want TRS to a pair of TRS, look for headphone sharing Y cables. Those 
> come in and out of style, all the way back to when music was on a Walkman.
> 
> wunder
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> 
>> On Nov 7, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Joel Black  wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks for all the suggestions.
>> 
>> The reason for wanting them is so I only have to use one set of headphones 
>> and CW key between my K3 and KX3. I guess I’m just lazy - I could just 
>> disconnect and re-connect depending on what rig I want to use. :)
>> 
>> Thanks again.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Joel - W4JBB
>> 
>>> On Nov 7, 2015, at 7:52 AM, Joel Black  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I am looking for a stereo headphone splitter - with a caveat…
>>> 
>>> I need a 3.5 mm (F) to Y 3.5 mm (M) with each connector on the “Y” male. 
>>> Each male plug needs TRS.
>>> 
>>> I have ordered something from Amazon.com  advertised as 
>>> just that and it turned out that it was a Y adapter for mic / headphone. 
>>> Problem is, mic is just TR. I need TRS on each male connector.
>>> 
>>> I realize I may have to resort to making something, but it would be easier 
>>> to just buy something like that.
>>> 
>>> Have any of you seen anything like what I’m describing? I’m coming up empty.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
Ah, not  a good idea at all.  In using a "hard wire" type of Y cable, 
for your application, you will end up connecting the audio output of the 
K3 to the audio output of the KX3 through the Y cable.I doubt that 
one radio will like driving the output stage of another radio and could 
damage one or both radios.


You will need some form of isolation system or amplification.   I 
suggest a small inexpensive mixing amplifier for the job.  For my 
application I use a Behringer UB 802.   The line level or aux output 
from each radio connects to a separate input of the mixer.  The 
headphones connect to the internal mixer headphone amp.  I can then 
control the level from each radio to the headphones and the headphone 
overall level.


As to using a Y cable to connect one CW key to two radios, you will be 
likely keying both radios at the same time, unless you take steps to 
have one radio off and one radio on.  Again, a Y connector is not the 
correct way to handle this method.


Better is to use a box that will switch the output of each radio to the 
headphones making sure that only one radio at a time can be selected.  
This also applies the the CW key.Someone recently suggested using a 
two port printer switch, the one which has the 25 pin connectors on the 
rear.  These are also known as an A/B switch. Even  then you will have a 
good bit of wiring to accomplish.


Lazy is not the proper term.  Doing it correct is the proper method and 
a Y connector isn't it.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/7/2015 2:05 PM, Joel Black wrote:

The reason for wanting them is so I only have to use one set of headphones and 
CW key between my K3 and KX3. I guess I’m just lazy - I could just disconnect 
and re-connect depending on what rig I want to use.:)



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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Walter Underwood
If you want TRS to a pair of TRS, look for headphone sharing Y cables. Those 
come in and out of style, all the way back to when music was on a Walkman.

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> On Nov 7, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Joel Black  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for all the suggestions.
> 
> The reason for wanting them is so I only have to use one set of headphones 
> and CW key between my K3 and KX3. I guess I’m just lazy - I could just 
> disconnect and re-connect depending on what rig I want to use. :)
> 
> Thanks again.
> 
> 73,
> Joel - W4JBB
> 
>> On Nov 7, 2015, at 7:52 AM, Joel Black  wrote:
>> 
>> I am looking for a stereo headphone splitter - with a caveat…
>> 
>> I need a 3.5 mm (F) to Y 3.5 mm (M) with each connector on the “Y” male. 
>> Each male plug needs TRS.
>> 
>> I have ordered something from Amazon.com  advertised as 
>> just that and it turned out that it was a Y adapter for mic / headphone. 
>> Problem is, mic is just TR. I need TRS on each male connector.
>> 
>> I realize I may have to resort to making something, but it would be easier 
>> to just buy something like that.
>> 
>> Have any of you seen anything like what I’m describing? I’m coming up empty.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Joel Black
Thanks for all the suggestions.

The reason for wanting them is so I only have to use one set of headphones and 
CW key between my K3 and KX3. I guess I’m just lazy - I could just disconnect 
and re-connect depending on what rig I want to use. :)

Thanks again.

73,
Joel - W4JBB

> On Nov 7, 2015, at 7:52 AM, Joel Black  wrote:
> 
> I am looking for a stereo headphone splitter - with a caveat…
> 
> I need a 3.5 mm (F) to Y 3.5 mm (M) with each connector on the “Y” male. Each 
> male plug needs TRS.
> 
> I have ordered something from Amazon.com  advertised as 
> just that and it turned out that it was a Y adapter for mic / headphone. 
> Problem is, mic is just TR. I need TRS on each male connector.
> 
> I realize I may have to resort to making something, but it would be easier to 
> just buy something like that.
> 
> Have any of you seen anything like what I’m describing? I’m coming up empty.
> 
> 73,
> Joel - W4JBB

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[Elecraft] [K2] Mic bias bypass?

2015-11-07 Thread Neil Martinsen-Burrell
I am wanting to connect a computer headset to my K2.  I bought the K2 used
along with an Icom HM-12 hand mic that I have used successfully.  I haven't
opened the radio up to see what the bias resistor is inside of the K2, but
I measure +5V between pin 1 and pins 7 and 8 of the microphone connector.
I believe that means that a bias resistor has been connected internally to
put the bias voltage that the HM-12 needs on pin 1. (As a sidenote, trying
to measure the bias on pin 6 with my DMM appears to reboot the
microprocessor, sending the LCD screen back to "ELECRAFT"!!)

I am not sure about the bias needs of the headset that I have, which I
intend to use for infrequent SSB contesting. Following a recent message on
this reflector, I measured the resistance from tip to sleeve of the
microphone plug at 830 ohms. That message suggested that such a low
resistance would be indicative of a dynamic microphone element.  The
headset works fine with Skype on a laptop if that means anything.

I've got a mic plug and a female inline 1/8 socket and I will be making an
adapter for the headset. I want to be able to change from the hand
microphone to the headset without making internal changes on the K2, of
course. Ideally, I would like to use the same 1/8 inch to 8-pin adapter for
soundcard digital modes with the K2.

What should I do about the bias on microphone pin 1? Should I just use the
headset as-is, risking distorted audio with a dynamic microphone fed 5
volts of bias? Should I include a blocking capacitor (of what value?) in
the adapter that I build?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

-Neil N0FN
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
I agree.  I just completed making a couple of "pig tails" that exit from 
the MIC connector on the mike cable, radio end,  and they end up with a 
light touch momentary switch that serves as my PTT switch, hand held.  
Also use the same cable for my "stomp to talk" switch on the floor.  
I've also used the RG-74  cable for the EXT Speaker output from the 
radio to the two speakers sitting beside the radio. Sure makes the AFX 
function sound great.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/7/2015 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

I find RG-74 coax excellent for that purpose. Well shielded and inexpensive,
especially in a 50-ft spool that will probably last you a lifetime!



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning noise on 12M

2015-11-07 Thread Walter Underwood
This is the internal encoder signal being picked up by the very sensitive 
receiver.

Look up the VFO NR menu option. It should be on page 42 of your KX3 manual. You 
can turn that ON per-band to reduce the noise.

Also see the “Tuning Noise Suppression Modification” app note on this page: 
http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3_app_notes.htm

"Factory assembled KX3s from serial number 4668 up, and kits from serial number 
4753 up that include the KXFL3 option have been shipped with the updated board.”

Details on the mod: 
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3%20Tuning%20Noise%20Mod%20rev%20B3.pdf

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> On Nov 7, 2015, at 9:28 AM, Bob  wrote:
> 
> I did not find a thread on this. 
> 
> I note a low level rasping sound when moving the VFO on 12M only. Stops when 
> you stop turning. 
> 
> 72, Bob KIØG
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
Oh I do agree.  I just don't happen to have access to any electronic 
supply house that is closer than 100 miles.That's 5 hours  or 3 or 4 
days waiting on USPS for a darn connector.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/7/2015 11:20 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
I also suggest making your own, but NOT with Radio Shack connectors. 
The good stuff is made by Switchcraft and Neutrik, and can be bought 
from vendors like Full Compass (Madison, WI) and Sweetwater (Ft Wayne, 
In). You can find part numbers on one of the later slides in my Power, 
Grounding, and Audio tutorial. k9yc.com/publish.htm 



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Re: [Elecraft] K-3 whine when audio gain at zero

2015-11-07 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
Sounds as though digital noise is getting into the analog ground. Make 
sure all connections  between the radio and power supply are clean and 
tight.  Also, check the ground between the radio ground terminal and the 
power supply ground terminal.


Has anything been added to the station in terms of equipment?  Also make 
sure all PL-259 connectors are more than finger tight.  I use a pair of 
4" Channel Lock pliers to snug them when I add or remove something.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/7/2015 11:18 AM, Art via Elecraft wrote:

Recall reading about others with this problem, but cannot locate it using 
search on this thread. Any help with removing this aggravation would be 
appreciated.


My issue is intermittent. Had it briefly before, but mysteriously disappeared. 
Now it's back.



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning noise on 12M

2015-11-07 Thread Don Wilhelm

Bob,

Turn to page 40 in the manual and look at the VFO NR menu.  It is a 
per-band setting.  Try setting it ON for 12 meters and see if the noise 
is cured.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/7/2015 12:28 PM, Bob wrote:

I did not find a thread on this.

I note a low level rasping sound when moving the VFO on 12M only. Stops when 
you stop turning.




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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning noise on 12M

2015-11-07 Thread Marc Veeneman
I just figure it's the digital equivalent of dirty capacitor plates in the old, 
analog days.  It's annoying but apparently just the encoding pulses scattering 
pings into the circuits which find their way to my earbuds.  

Unlike dirty capacitor plates, I can't see where to blow out the dust.  :-)
-- 
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> On Nov 7, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Bob  wrote:
> 
> I did not find a thread on this. 
> 
> I note a low level rasping sound when moving the VFO on 12M only. Stops when 
> you stop turning. 
> 
> 72, Bob KIØG
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I find RG-74 coax excellent for that purpose. Well shielded and inexpensive,
especially in a 50-ft spool that will probably last you a lifetime! 

73, Ron AC7AC

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Brown
Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:21 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be
Thinking


One of the tricky parts of making Y-cables is finding cable that's small
enough to fit into connectors, yet rugged enough to withstand flexing, and
connectors into which the cables can be fit. Switchcraft have the greatest
diameter for cable entry and the most space inside the connector shell.

73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] Grrrrr!

2015-11-07 Thread Joe K2UF
 Ahh!!  I remember those days well.  Back when I was a young-un  a feed line
connection went south about 3 hours into SS.  Had to climb the tower at
night with a flashlight in my mouth at about the same temp. to replace a
coax run.  Took several hours for the feeling to return to my fingers and
that was before computer keying.  My wife still thinks that was one of the
main reasons that triggered my plunge into senility.

Good luck es see you this weekend.

73  Joe K2UF

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer,
Edward
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 12:10 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Gr!

Is it a necessary corollary of Murphy's Law that a multi-band Vee that has
been flying just fine for nearly three years would have its feedline
connections corrode and break, without being touched, on the morning of the
first day of the Sweepstakes, at the highest and most inaccessible point of
the antenna, and when the morning temperature (here at 8,600 ft elevation)
was 9.7 F?

Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] Grrrrr!

2015-11-07 Thread Gary Gregory
Or in my case an every day occurrance, Murphy came to visit me one day and
the guy never left :-)

Gary

On 8 November 2015 at 03:20, jim  wrote:

> It has to do with the Moon being in the Seventh House and Venus lying with
> Mars..
>
> Jim
> W6AIM
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Dauer, Edward
> Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:10 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Gr!
>
> Is it a necessary corollary of Murphy’s Law that a multi-band Vee that has
> been flying just fine for nearly three years would have its feedline
> connections corrode and break, without being touched, on the morning of the
> first day of the Sweepstakes, at the highest and most inaccessible point of
> the antenna, and when the morning temperature (here at 8,600 ft elevation)
> was 9.7 F?
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
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[Elecraft] KX3 tuning noise on 12M

2015-11-07 Thread Bob
I did not find a thread on this. 

I note a low level rasping sound when moving the VFO on 12M only. Stops when 
you stop turning. 

72, Bob KIØG
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Re: [Elecraft] First ever receive on 2200 meters with K3

2015-11-07 Thread n3...@n3cxv.com
Good Morning All,
 Below is a cut and paste from an email to Emory earlier today:
  
  I just read your email to the Elecraft email list.
 The rig I am using is a K3 with the new Synth boards and general coverage 
band pass boards.
 I have the KXV3 set to "test". That turns on the transverter in/out which 
I use for rx and tx.
 The tx out gives me about -30 dBm. I then use two Minicircuits ZHL-32 amps 
with some attenuation to get to +8 dBm.
 That drives the Hafler P3000 amp to about 200 watts out.
 Output on 630 meters from the K3 is about 1.5 dBm, so not much 
amplification to get some decent drive.
  The K3 dynamic range really comes into play on 630. I have WH2XXC about 
12 miles from me. He is + 25 db as reported by WSPR, yet I can still decode 
stations during his transmit segment that are -25 db as reported by WSPR.
 Gotta love that K3.

  
 Take care.
 Bill
 N3CXV / WH2XRR
  


 From: "Wayne Burdick" 
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 11:58 AM
To: ejk...@gmail.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] First ever receive on 2200 meters with K3   
Congratulations, Emory, for going Where Few Have Gone Before. I'm glad the 
LF mods are doing the job.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Nov 7, 2015, at 5:36 AM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote:

> Last night WH2XRR was on 2200 meters WSPR, I copied him all night with my 
K3 modified for LF receive. This was my first ever receive on the LF 2200 
meter Ham band. K3 did a great job. I am using the K3, Signalink, and 
double size G5RV, with both sides tied together into the K3 receive antenna 
port, center pin. WH2XRR is about 131 km from my QTH, I think he was the 
only US station on last night.
> Emory WM3M

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Re: [Elecraft] Grrrrr!

2015-11-07 Thread jim
It has to do with the Moon being in the Seventh House and Venus lying with 
Mars..

Jim
W6AIM




-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, 
Edward
Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:10 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Gr!

Is it a necessary corollary of Murphy’s Law that a multi-band Vee that has been 
flying just fine for nearly three years would have its feedline connections 
corrode and break, without being touched, on the morning of the first day of 
the Sweepstakes, at the highest and most inaccessible point of the antenna, and 
when the morning temperature (here at 8,600 ft elevation) was 9.7 F?

Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Jim Brown

On Sat,11/7/2015 6:00 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
I suggest a trip to R S, buy the connectors and make your own. 
Although our R S is 20 miles each way, at least I know what I have and 
it is exactly as I need.  And while at R S, buy several male and 
female connectors of different configurations. 


I also suggest making your own, but NOT with Radio Shack connectors. The 
good stuff is made by Switchcraft and Neutrik, and can be bought from 
vendors like Full Compass (Madison, WI) and Sweetwater (Ft Wayne, In). 
You can find part numbers on one of the later slides in my Power, 
Grounding, and Audio tutorial. k9yc.com/publish.htm


One of the tricky parts of making Y-cables is finding cable that's small 
enough to fit into connectors, yet rugged enough to withstand flexing, 
and connectors into which the cables can be fit. Switchcraft have the 
greatest diameter for cable entry and the most space inside the 
connector shell.


73, Jim K9YC

73, Jim K9YC

73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] K-3 whine when audio gain at zero

2015-11-07 Thread Art via Elecraft
Hi,


Recall reading about others with this problem, but cannot locate it using 
search on this thread. Any help with removing this aggravation would be 
appreciated.


My issue is intermittent. Had it briefly before, but mysteriously disappeared. 
Now it's back.


Thanks.


73,


Art KZ5D
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S: CW keying via USB question

2015-11-07 Thread Richard Ferch

Yes, and yes - but N1MM+ and DXLab Suite use different methods to do this.

In DXLab Suite, in the WinWarbler Config window under the CW tab select 
"Xcvr Ctrl App" as the Keying method. Commander must be running. 
WinWarbler will direct Commander to use radio control commands to send CW.


There is a way to force N1MM+ to use the method used by DXLab suite, by 
using user-programmed radio control macro commands, but this is a clumsy 
kluge that disables some of N1MM+'s features, as described in the 
on-line N1MM+ documentation. With a K3 or K3S (as distinct from a KX3), 
there is a better alternative that supports the full range of features 
in N1MM+, namely the one that is described in the next paragraph.


In N1MM+, check the CW/Other check box beside the COM port number you 
are using for radio control, click on the Set button, and set DTR to CW. 
On the K3/K3S, set CONFIG:PTT-KEY to OFF-DTR. This is for VOX/QSK 
operation; if you want to have the computer control PTT, in the N1MM+ 
configuration set RTS to PTT, and on the K3/K3S set CONFIG:PTT-KEY to 
RTS-DTR.


DXLab Suite cannot use the method used in N1MM+ because it does CW and 
radio control from two different programs that cannot share a single 
serial port.


73,
Rich VE3KI



K9OM wrote:


Using only the USB Port cable to the CPU, can CW be transmitted on the  K3S
using N1MM Logger+ or DX-Lab software without the use of a  WinKey?


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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Fred Townsend
Joel:
I'm not sure from your description exactly what your application is and whether 
you need gain. For many years I have been using an amplified "one to three 
splitter". It is stereo with a male input and three female outputs. The circuit 
appears to be six emitter followers, two for each output, so there is isolation 
with power gain but no voltage gain. It is powered by two AA cells that seem to 
last forever but I only use the splitter when using the K3 and have a guest in 
the shack and we are putting on the cans to keep other members of the household 
happy. I understand you wanted male outputs but that is easily converted by 
plugging in male to male cables.
I got the first one from the manufacturer and latter picked up 3 more when RS 
was closing them out. I have since seen them advertised by other online 
sellers. Would this solve your problem?
73
Fred, AE6QL
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joel Black
Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2015 5:53 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

I am looking for a stereo headphone splitter - with a caveat…

I need a 3.5 mm (F) to Y 3.5 mm (M) with each connector on the “Y” male. Each 
male plug needs TRS.

I have ordered something from Amazon.com  advertised as 
just that and it turned out that it was a Y adapter for mic / headphone. 
Problem is, mic is just TR. I need TRS on each male connector.

I realize I may have to resort to making something, but it would be easier to 
just buy something like that.

Have any of you seen anything like what I’m describing? I’m coming up empty.

73,
Joel - W4JBB
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[Elecraft] Grrrrr!

2015-11-07 Thread Dauer, Edward
Is it a necessary corollary of Murphy’s Law that a multi-band Vee that has been 
flying just fine for nearly three years would have its feedline connections 
corrode and break, without being touched, on the morning of the first day of 
the Sweepstakes, at the highest and most inaccessible point of the antenna, and 
when the morning temperature (here at 8,600 ft elevation) was 9.7 F?

Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S: CW keying via USB question

2015-11-07 Thread John E Bastin

On 07 Nov 2015, at 11:04, Dick via Elecraft  wrote:
> 
> Using only the USB Port cable to the CPU, can CW be transmitted on the  K3S 
> using N1MM Logger+ or DX-Lab software without the use of a  WinKey?

I’m doing it now with DXLab. I’m using the K3, but there’s no reason the K3s 
should be any different.

http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/K3CWRTTYXcv

Hope this helps.

73,

John K8AJS
bast...@gmail.com



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[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite

2015-11-07 Thread Tom
Hello,
The latest release of Win4K3Suite, version 1.774 contains performance 
optimizations for QSY’s originating in third party software such as HRDLogbook, 
N1MM+, DXLabs etc. 
Win4K3Suite is a comprehensive Windows based control program for the Elecraft 
K-Line and the KX3, supporting all hardware options available.  It is possible 
to control almost every control available including menu items and tech mode 
menu items.  In addition, Win4K3Suite supports export and import of settings 
and operating parameters of the radios.
The software includes support for the P3 and SVGA adapters with the use of a 
video capture board,  as well as the IQ out from the KX3 and LPPAN with an easy 
to use built in panadapter application.
Win4K3Suite integrates with almost any third party application such as HRD 
Logbook and DM780, DXLabs, LOG4OM, N1MM, CWSkimmer etc. The integration allows 
you to use all of the features of your favorite software with an enhanced 
control capability.
You can see the software in action here: 
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Win4k3
If you have evaluated the software in the past and wish to try another 
evaluation, please contact me off list.
73 Tom
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Re: [Elecraft] First ever receive on 2200 meters with K3

2015-11-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
Congratulations, Emory, for going Where Few Have Gone Before. I'm glad the LF 
mods are doing the job.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Nov 7, 2015, at 5:36 AM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote:

> Last night WH2XRR was on 2200 meters WSPR, I copied him all night with my K3 
> modified for LF receive.  This was my first ever receive on the LF 2200 meter 
> Ham band.  K3 did a great job.  I am using the K3, Signalink, and double size 
> G5RV, with both sides tied together into the K3 receive antenna port, center 
> pin.  WH2XRR is about 131 km from my QTH, I think he was the only US station 
> on last night.
> Emory  WM3M



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Re: [Elecraft] K3S: CW keying via USB question

2015-11-07 Thread Cory Hendrickson
Dick,

This link should get you started. It's written for the kx3 but the k3s
should be very similar-

https://k4mtx.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/kx3-how-to-configure-n1mm-to-use-function-keys-to-send-cw-without-additional-cables-or-hardware-like-winkeyer/



On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Dick via Elecraft  wrote:

> Using only the USB Port cable to the CPU, can CW be transmitted on the  K3S
> using N1MM Logger+ or DX-Lab software without the use of a  WinKey?
>
> Thanks!
> Dick- K9OM
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[Elecraft] K3S: CW keying via USB question

2015-11-07 Thread Dick via Elecraft
Using only the USB Port cable to the CPU, can CW be transmitted on the  K3S 
using N1MM Logger+ or DX-Lab software without the use of a  WinKey?
 
Thanks!
Dick- K9OM
 
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
I suggest a trip to R S, buy the connectors and make your own. Although 
our R S is 20 miles each way, at least I know what I have and it is 
exactly as I need.  And while at R S, buy several male and female 
connectors of different configurations.   That way if I need something 
different the parts are in the parts bin.Don't bother with their 
"already made up" stuff.  You won't have a clue what's in the molded 
connectors.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/7/2015 7:52 AM, Joel Black wrote:

I am looking for a stereo headphone splitter - with a caveat…

I need a 3.5 mm (F) to Y 3.5 mm (M) with each connector on the “Y” male. Each 
male plug needs TRS.

I have ordered something from Amazon.com  advertised as 
just that and it turned out that it was a Y adapter for mic / headphone. Problem is, 
mic is just TR. I need TRS on each male connector.

I realize I may have to resort to making something, but it would be easier to 
just buy something like that.



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[Elecraft] [OT] Headphone Splitter - Not The Kind You May Be Thinking

2015-11-07 Thread Joel Black
I am looking for a stereo headphone splitter - with a caveat…

I need a 3.5 mm (F) to Y 3.5 mm (M) with each connector on the “Y” male. Each 
male plug needs TRS.

I have ordered something from Amazon.com  advertised as 
just that and it turned out that it was a Y adapter for mic / headphone. 
Problem is, mic is just TR. I need TRS on each male connector.

I realize I may have to resort to making something, but it would be easier to 
just buy something like that.

Have any of you seen anything like what I’m describing? I’m coming up empty.

73,
Joel - W4JBB
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[Elecraft] First ever receive on 2200 meters with K3

2015-11-07 Thread ejkkjh
Last night WH2XRR was on 2200 meters WSPR, I copied him all night with my K3 
modified for LF receive.  This was my first ever receive on the LF 2200 meter 
Ham band.  K3 did a great job.  I am using the K3, Signalink, and double size 
G5RV, with both sides tied together into the K3 receive antenna port, center 
pin.  WH2XRR is about 131 km from my QTH, I think he was the only US station on 
last night.
Emory  WM3M
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Drifts in Transmit

2015-11-07 Thread Don Wilhelm

Ron,

Does the displayed frequency change?
Is there some drag on the VFO tuning knob?  If the knob is 
"free-wheeling", it can drift from its position easily.


It may be that a solder connection in the PLL Reference Oscillator, or 
the BFO or the VFO has developed some oxidation over the years.
Reflow the soldering in those areas.  To identify the components, look 
at the RF Board schematic sheet 1 - everything on the top of that sheet 
has to do with the PLL and VFO.  The BFO is on the lower right corner of 
sheet 2.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/7/2015 6:17 AM, WB3AAL wrote:

  This happened to me two times today. Occasionally when I come down into the
shack and turn on the K2 I will tune around for a few minutes looking for
anyone calling CQ. When I hear a station I will send my call sign. When I go
to give the usual RST, name and QTH the VFO will drift up. The weird thing
is that I can clear the problem by turning off the radio, wait 10 seconds,
and then turn it back on. The VFO is stable and will not drift while I
transmit.

Today when I saw the rig drifting again I placed the rig on the dummy load.
It will continue to drift until I turn it off and wait 10 seconds then turn
it back on. Like I said it does not happen all the time.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK CW Audio Dropouts

2015-11-07 Thread Petr Ourednik
Hi Wayne,

Many thanks! 
The ATU switching is not the case probably because my ATU was
bypassed...
I will try to check what will be changed when old/new QSK is used. 
I will report the results. 

Best regards,
73 - Petr, OK1RP

On Sat, Nov 7, 2015, at 02:04 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> We're talking about two different things.
> 
> What OK1RP may be hearing is the ATU switching its relays when he first
> transmits in a band segment that requires new LC settings. The firmware
> attempts to do that between CW elements (in RX mode). This should be
> extremely rare. (If it's happening more frequently, it could be related
> to particular combination of AGC and QSK menu settings along with high
> QRM/QRN on a given frequency. I would try selecting "OLD QSK" or "NEW
> QSK" to see if that has any impact, and/or increase the AGC THR value.)
> 
> The PA temperature anomaly reported earlier should also be extremely
> rare, and in fact no one had even mentioned it in years. Nothing has
> changed in this firmware recently. But I'm working on a firmware
> improvement for that and will discuss it later after testing.
> 
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> On Nov 6, 2015, at 9:45 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> > Petr,
> > 
> > Yes, Wayne' explanation was that the PA Temp is sampled between characters 
> > in CW, so if one uses QSK and listens closely, you can hear the gaps in the 
> > audio when the K3 returns to receive.
> > 
> > You may find a change in a firmware upgrade coming soon, but I don't know 
> > when.
> > 
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> > 
> > On 11/6/2015 12:05 PM, ok1rp wrote:
> >> Hi all,
> >> 
> >> few days ago I realized on K3 (using latest MCU/FPF) weird receive audio
> >> dropout problem.
> >> It happends during QSK CW operation and it is hearable in audio in between
> >> TX periods > time to time but it is repeatable. I did not heard these
> >> dropouts during receiving only mode...
> >> Simply when I am listenning on K3 all is ok but when I am starting to call
> >> CW or I am making QSO then dropouts in audio are readable in between TX
> >> periods with QSK.
> >> 
> >> Is there someone with similar effect please?
> >> Is there chance that it is linked to K3S weird transmit audio dropout
> >> problem discussed in different threat?
> >> 
> >> 
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[Elecraft] K2 Drifts in Transmit

2015-11-07 Thread WB3AAL
Hello,

 Wondering if anyone has the same issue with their K2.

K2 is a QRP radio SN 01392.

 This happened to me two times today. Occasionally when I come down into the
shack and turn on the K2 I will tune around for a few minutes looking for
anyone calling CQ. When I hear a station I will send my call sign. When I go
to give the usual RST, name and QTH the VFO will drift up. The weird thing
is that I can clear the problem by turning off the radio, wait 10 seconds,
and then turn it back on. The VFO is stable and will not drift while I
transmit.

Today when I saw the rig drifting again I placed the rig on the dummy load.
It will continue to drift until I turn it off and wait 10 seconds then turn
it back on. Like I said it does not happen all the time.

73
Ron Polityka
WB3AAL


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