Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Dave Cole]

I ceased using the limiter for that reason as well...  I have been
playing with the AGC to get that sort of clamping as well...
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On Sun, 2016-03-20 at 17:29 -0700, Dave Hachadorian wrote:
> I used to operate CW with AGC OFF, but a loud signal would come 
> along and trigger the AF Limiter, which causes gross distortion.
> 
> Now I operate CW with fast AGC , AGC SLP = 0, and AGC THR = 20. 
> It's almost as good as no AGC , and you don't have to worry about 
> the AF Limiter.
> 
> Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
> Yuma, AZ
> 
> 
> -Original Message- 
> From: Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 4:23 PM
> To: d...@nk7z.net
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings
> 
> If you run with AGC off, you'll probably want to use CONFIG:AF 
> LIM to establish an upper volume limit. See AF LIM in the menu 
> listings.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> On Mar 20, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Dave Cole  wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Be very careful with the AGC off...  The K3 has enough dynamic 
> > range to
> > blow your ears up pretty well..  I have a neighbor that runs a 
> > KW, and
> > if he comes up on my frequency, while I am listening for weak 
> > DX, it
> > hurts...
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Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Ha, ha!! It does that. But many of us O.T.s worked for years listening to
the thumps and howls of an overloaded receiver as our "sidetone" while
transmitting or listening to monitors using sawtooth oscillators to generate
the tone. 

But, really, the limiter is an ear-protection device to keep your hearing
intact for the few seconds it takes to back off the gain. 

I'm an old commercial CW operator from the 1950's and grew up with the audio
gain set fairly high and controlling the listening level with the RF gain.
But modern AGC such as the K3/K3S has is so good I'm getting out of my old
habits. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
Hachadorian
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:29 PM
To: Reflector Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

I used to operate CW with AGC OFF, but a loud signal would come along and
trigger the AF Limiter, which causes gross distortion.

Now I operate CW with fast AGC , AGC SLP = 0, and AGC THR = 20. 
It's almost as good as no AGC , and you don't have to worry about the AF
Limiter.

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ



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Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Dave Hachadorian]

I used to operate CW with AGC OFF, but a loud signal would come 
along and trigger the AF Limiter, which causes gross distortion.


Now I operate CW with fast AGC , AGC SLP = 0, and AGC THR = 20. 
It's almost as good as no AGC , and you don't have to worry about 
the AF Limiter.


Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ


-Original Message- 
From: Wayne Burdick

Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 4:23 PM
To: d...@nk7z.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

If you run with AGC off, you'll probably want to use CONFIG:AF 
LIM to establish an upper volume limit. See AF LIM in the menu 
listings.


73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Mar 20, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Dave Cole  wrote:

Be very careful with the AGC off...  The K3 has enough dynamic 
range to
blow your ears up pretty well..  I have a neighbor that runs a 
KW, and
if he comes up on my frequency, while I am listening for weak 
DX, it

hurts...
--
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Dave (NK7Z)

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On Sun, 2016-03-20 at 12:51 -0700, Jeff Kinzli wrote:

Tim,

You might also consider "riding the RF gain" route, depending 
on how

bad the pileups are.

Turn AGC off, turn up the RF gain, and modulate RF gain as 
needed to

discern signals.

Be careful though, in this mode AF gain is mostly unbounded, 
i.e.
you'll hurt your ears and/or headphones if a signal is really 
loud.


For me, I use that mode sometimes when signals are weak, it 
seems to

allow for better hearing of weak signals.

YMMV, 73 de N6GQ

On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 6:07 AM, a45wg  
wrote:


Fellow Hams,
Having not Contested for over 5 years - I 
just had
spent the past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX 
Contest
(CW), now I realise that Contests are not everyone’s cup of 
tea so

please no “Contests should be banned”.

But I would be interested in how other contesters set up 
their rigs


This is what I have been doing -

0)  Narrow Filter enable (500 Hz)
1)  Very narrow Bandwidth at times even 10-20 
(hz?) is

too wide.
2)  Vary where I am listening up and down a 
little

3)  Disable PreAmp

What other steps can I do to make my life (and the other 
stations I
am working easier - I forgot how many times I sent R7?? or NR 
??)


Attentate (Just thought of this)
NR Settings ?
Notch filter ?

Appreciate any input - if you wan to PM me - I will put 
together

the common suggestions.

Many thanks,
Tim A45WG
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

[Jim Brown]

That's also what I do with all my gear -- stranded wire crimped and 
soldered to a spade lug on one end and soldered to a PowerPole on the 
other. Then single conductor power pole jumpers of suitable length from 
one piece of gear to another.


73, Jim K9YC

On Sun,3/20/2016 12:09 PM, James Wilson wrote:

For grounding, I am partial to PowerPole (PP) connectors.
I use the 30 amp ones to quickly connect and disconnect
the radial wires for my movable vertical. You could use
a very short wire from your KX3 ground lug to a PP. If
you want to be "code" correct, you can get the PP connectors
in all colors including GREEN for ground.


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Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Wayne Burdick]

If you run with AGC off, you'll probably want to use CONFIG:AF LIM to establish 
an upper volume limit. See AF LIM in the menu listings.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Mar 20, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Dave Cole  wrote:

> Be very careful with the AGC off...  The K3 has enough dynamic range to
> blow your ears up pretty well..  I have a neighbor that runs a KW, and
> if he comes up on my frequency, while I am listening for weak DX, it
> hurts...
> -- 
> 73's, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> 
> For software/hardware reviews see:
> http://www.nk7z.net
> 
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> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> 
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> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Sun, 2016-03-20 at 12:51 -0700, Jeff Kinzli wrote:
>> Tim,
>> 
>> You might also consider "riding the RF gain" route, depending on how
>> bad the pileups are.
>> 
>> Turn AGC off, turn up the RF gain, and modulate RF gain as needed to
>> discern signals.
>> 
>> Be careful though, in this mode AF gain is mostly unbounded, i.e.
>> you'll hurt your ears and/or headphones if a signal is really loud.
>> 
>> For me, I use that mode sometimes when signals are weak, it seems to
>> allow for better hearing of weak signals.
>> 
>> YMMV, 73 de N6GQ
>> 
>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 6:07 AM, a45wg  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Fellow Hams,
>>> Having not Contested for over 5 years - I just had
>>> spent the past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX Contest
>>> (CW), now I realise that Contests are not everyone’s cup of tea so
>>> please no “Contests should be banned”.
>>> 
>>> But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs
>>> 
>>> This is what I have been doing -
>>> 
>>> 0)  Narrow Filter enable (500 Hz)
>>> 1)  Very narrow Bandwidth at times even 10-20 (hz?) is
>>> too wide.
>>> 2)  Vary where I am listening up and down a little
>>> 3)  Disable PreAmp
>>> 
>>> What other steps can I do to make my life (and the other stations I
>>> am working easier - I forgot how many times I sent R7?? or NR ??)
>>> 
>>> Attentate (Just thought of this)
>>> NR Settings ?
>>> Notch filter ?
>>> 
>>> Appreciate any input - if you wan to PM me - I will put together
>>> the common suggestions.
>>> 
>>> Many thanks,
>>> Tim A45WG
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Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Dave Cole]

Be very careful with the AGC off...  The K3 has enough dynamic range to
blow your ears up pretty well..  I have a neighbor that runs a KW, and
if he comes up on my frequency, while I am listening for weak DX, it
hurts...
-- 
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Dave (NK7Z)

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On Sun, 2016-03-20 at 12:51 -0700, Jeff Kinzli wrote:
> Tim,
> 
> You might also consider "riding the RF gain" route, depending on how
> bad the pileups are.
> 
> Turn AGC off, turn up the RF gain, and modulate RF gain as needed to
> discern signals.
> 
> Be careful though, in this mode AF gain is mostly unbounded, i.e.
> you'll hurt your ears and/or headphones if a signal is really loud.
> 
> For me, I use that mode sometimes when signals are weak, it seems to
> allow for better hearing of weak signals.
> 
> YMMV, 73 de N6GQ
> 
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 6:07 AM, a45wg  wrote:
> > 
> > Fellow Hams,
> > Having not Contested for over 5 years - I just had
> > spent the past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX Contest
> > (CW), now I realise that Contests are not everyone’s cup of tea so
> > please no “Contests should be banned”.
> > 
> > But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs
> > 
> > This is what I have been doing -
> > 
> > 0)  Narrow Filter enable (500 Hz)
> > 1)  Very narrow Bandwidth at times even 10-20 (hz?) is
> > too wide.
> > 2)  Vary where I am listening up and down a little
> > 3)  Disable PreAmp
> > 
> > What other steps can I do to make my life (and the other stations I
> > am working easier - I forgot how many times I sent R7?? or NR ??)
> > 
> > Attentate (Just thought of this)
> > NR Settings ?
> > Notch filter ?
> > 
> > Appreciate any input - if you wan to PM me - I will put together
> > the common suggestions.
> > 
> > Many thanks,
> > Tim A45WG
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Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Don't forget the K3/K3S has an audio limiter that you can set to protect your 
ears when the AGC is off (CONFIG:AF LIM). 

I'm assuming from the notations that you are using a K3/K3S since it's not 
noted in the Sj. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff 
Kinzli
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 12:51 PM
To: a45wg
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

Tim,

You might also consider "riding the RF gain" route, depending on how bad the 
pileups are.

Turn AGC off, turn up the RF gain, and modulate RF gain as needed to discern 
signals.

Be careful though, in this mode AF gain is mostly unbounded, i.e.
you'll hurt your ears and/or headphones if a signal is really loud.

For me, I use that mode sometimes when signals are weak, it seems to allow for 
better hearing of weak signals.

YMMV, 73 de N6GQ

On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 6:07 AM, a45wg  wrote:
> Fellow Hams,
> Having not Contested for over 5 years - I just had spent the 
> past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX Contest (CW), now I realise 
> that Contests are not everyone’s cup of tea so please no “Contests should be 
> banned”.
>
> But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs
>
> This is what I have been doing -
>
> 0)  Narrow Filter enable (500 Hz)
> 1)  Very narrow Bandwidth at times even 10-20 (hz?) is too wide.
> 2)  Vary where I am listening up and down a little
> 3)  Disable PreAmp
>
> What other steps can I do to make my life (and the other stations I am 
> working easier - I forgot how many times I sent R7?? or NR ??)
>
> Attentate (Just thought of this)
> NR Settings ?
> Notch filter ?
>
> Appreciate any input - if you wan to PM me - I will put together the common 
> suggestions.
>
> Many thanks,
> Tim A45WG

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[Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

[a...@juno.com]

I used Eneloops for years to power multiple camera flashes with no problems. 
Recently switched to PowerX batteries of a slightly higher capacity and they 
are doing well too. The original Eneloops (now 5 years old) are still meeting 
90% of their original capacity after numerous cycles. I test them all 
periodically with a charger I can also recommend:
http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Technology-BC1000-Battery/dp/B004J6DLD4
and with the CBA analyzer from West Mountain Radio.

Either brand battery should serve you well.

An interesting read:
http://michaelbluejay.com/batteries/nimh-brands.html

John AE5X
https://tatqrp.wordpress.com
 


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

[Mark, KE6BB via Elecraft]

Re: "...is there one type of NiMH batteries to consider that might be 
considered the best?"

The term "the best" is always a difficult one for engineers, but I still have a 
three year old set of Panasonic 2000mah low self discharge  (LSD) cells in my 
KX3, and they are still working great.  The chemistry in these is identical to 
the Sanyo Eneloop cells, which are available in at least 2500mah LSD cells now. 
 Panasonic  ended up buying Sanyo, but maintained and continued to improve the 
Eneloop line.

One caution with any rechargeable cells is don't discharge them below their 
minimum discharge voltage, which is about 1 volt per cell for NIMH cells.  The 
KX3 battery warning and shutoff will protect them nicely.

Don't even consider cells that are not LSD cells.  Those will self discharge to 
a voltage below their minimum discharge voltage, destroying themselves in the 
process.

Mark, 
ars: KE6BB 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Refresh Rate

[Dave Hachadorian]

I also have a nice 24" 1080p monitor.  With the P3 it works a lot 
faster running at 1440 x 900 resolution, and looks just as good 
to me.


Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ




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Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 1:48 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Refresh Rate

I am LOVING the SVGA display option with the K3S and P3. Instant 
visual window on the band. Quick question for which there is an 
obvious answer that I just cant see:  the refresh rate for me 
appears to be a little slow (maybe twice/sec) compared to the P3 
display which is real time very fast. Sort of staccato rather 
than smooth. SVGA set on 1080x1920 on a very sharp 23-inch LG 
display.


David A., KK6DA, Los Angeles



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[Elecraft] P3_SVGA Refresh Rate

[David Ahrendts]

I am LOVING the SVGA display option with the K3S and P3. Instant visual window 
on the band. Quick question for which there is an obvious answer that I just 
cant see:  the refresh rate for me appears to be a little slow (maybe 
twice/sec) compared to the P3 display which is real time very fast. Sort of 
staccato rather than smooth. SVGA set on 1080x1920 on a very sharp 23-inch LG 
display.

David A., KK6DA, Los Angeles



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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta Firmware Issue with DX Labs

[Anthony Scandurra]

I just updated my P3 to the beta firmware.  The symptom Gary described also
occurs here after I switch between SVGA data mode on/off.  I find that I
now have to power cycle the P3 to get CW decode to begin flowing data to
Commander->WinWarbler again.

I did not have to perform a P3 power cycle when switching between SVGA data
on/off in the current production firmware.

73, Tony K4QE

On Sat, Mar 19, 2016 at 12:43 AM, Gary Watson  wrote:

> Hi, I have updated to the latest P3 Beta firmware MCU 1.59 and have the
> SVGA option installed.
>
> It's working great, except with the previous firmware, with SVGA Data off,
> DX Labs Winwarbler would display both decoded CW and  RTTY from the K3 and
> with  SVGA Data on it would disable Winwarbler.
>
> Now only  RTTY will display on Winwarbler.  CW is never displayed on
> Winwarbler with SVGA Data on or off.  Could this be a minor bug in the Beta
> firmware?
>
> The new #RCF command works perfectly by the way.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
>
> Gary N7DXT
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Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Jeff Kinzli]

Tim,

You might also consider "riding the RF gain" route, depending on how
bad the pileups are.

Turn AGC off, turn up the RF gain, and modulate RF gain as needed to
discern signals.

Be careful though, in this mode AF gain is mostly unbounded, i.e.
you'll hurt your ears and/or headphones if a signal is really loud.

For me, I use that mode sometimes when signals are weak, it seems to
allow for better hearing of weak signals.

YMMV, 73 de N6GQ

On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 6:07 AM, a45wg  wrote:
> Fellow Hams,
> Having not Contested for over 5 years - I just had spent the 
> past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX Contest (CW), now I realise 
> that Contests are not everyone’s cup of tea so please no “Contests should be 
> banned”.
>
> But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs
>
> This is what I have been doing -
>
> 0)  Narrow Filter enable (500 Hz)
> 1)  Very narrow Bandwidth at times even 10-20 (hz?) is too wide.
> 2)  Vary where I am listening up and down a little
> 3)  Disable PreAmp
>
> What other steps can I do to make my life (and the other stations I am 
> working easier - I forgot how many times I sent R7?? or NR ??)
>
> Attentate (Just thought of this)
> NR Settings ?
> Notch filter ?
>
> Appreciate any input - if you wan to PM me - I will put together the common 
> suggestions.
>
> Many thanks,
> Tim A45WG
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CENTER button and SVGA display

[Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO]

There is a bug fix in the latest beta version of P3 firmware that might 
apply:


P3SVGA 01.33 / 3-7-2016

* Center Frequency in Tracking mode:  Fixed an old bug that caused the 
VFO A cursor to reset to center of screen when VFO A was tuned after the 
user had adjusted the center frequency offset using the CENTER function 
in tracking mode.



73,
Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
Rehovot, Israel
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

On 20 Mar 2016 19:04, Mike Flowers wrote:

Looks like it's time for me to call Elecraft support on this one .



- 73 and good DX de Mike,   K6MKF, President -
 NCDXC



From: Mike Flowers [mailto:mike.flow...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:22 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: P3 CENTER button and SVGA display



Hi Gang,



I have the P3 with SVGA option and a K3.



The firmware appears up to date, according to the P3 Utility.



I've set CenterEn: ON and use the CENTER button and the P3 knob to move DX
pileups more into the center of the display.



When I hold the CENTER button while in CENTER mode, the P3 display returns
the VFO A green bar to the Center position, and the red bar of VFO B to the
correct vertical position relative to VFO A.



However, the SVGA is hopelessly confused at this point, and the VFO A green
bar and the VFO B red bar are incorrectly positioned.



A power-cycle on the P3 is required to return the SVGA to normal.



I thought I might be getting RF into the SVGA port - but now have discovered
this happens without any TX at all.



Any suggestions or further things to check will be greatly appreciated!



Thanks.



- 73 and good DX de Mike,   K6MKF, President -
 NCDXC



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Re: [Elecraft] Dead K3 all of a sudden

[Gary Smith]

Unsure of what may be the issue, but it would maybe be a worthwhile 
thing to restore from your last good configuration that you stored 
with the K3 utility. If you do that and there is still a problem, 
then it is not something with your software setup and if so, the 
answer would be outside the K3 or a failed part within the K3.

At least that would be one variable to be excluded.

73,

Gary
KA1J


> Hello
> I was just on 20M everything working perfectly. I went up to take a shower, 
> came back down and now there is 0W output power, all TX calibrations have 
> failed and I can´t hear any signals on any band.
> 
> Would could possibly happened.
> 
> Any ideas would be much appreciated,
> 
> 73
> 
> todd
> 
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[Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

[James Wilson]

For grounding, I am partial to PowerPole (PP) connectors.
I use the 30 amp ones to quickly connect and disconnect
the radial wires for my movable vertical. You could use
a very short wire from your KX3 ground lug to a PP. If
you want to be "code" correct, you can get the PP connectors
in all colors including GREEN for ground.

Jim - W4RKS
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[Elecraft] Dead K3 all of a sudden

[todd ruby]

Hello
I was just on 20M everything working perfectly. I went up to take a shower, 
came back down and now there is 0W output power, all TX calibrations have 
failed and I can’t hear any signals on any band.

Would could possibly happened.

Any ideas would be much appreciated,

73

todd

WB2ZAB
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

[Rick Robinson]

If you do not use the 2 meter module you can do as I have and use the hole
in the case for the 2 meter antenna. I used star washers to bite into the
metal and have a 1/4" or so of a small machine screw sticking out. It does
a great job of grounding the rig.

On Sunday, March 20, 2016, TFJM via Elecraft 
wrote:

> Looking for suggestions on some type of quick connect/disconnect for a
> ground
> to the chassis of the KX3 instead of having to loosen a thumbscrew each
> time.
>
> Also, is there one type of NiMH batteries to consider that might be
> considered the best? Just rec'd my KX3 and haven't bought batteries. I have
> been using the Pro Audio Engineering power supply.
>
> Thank you-
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Jim Brown]

On Sun,3/20/2016 6:07 AM, a45wg wrote:

But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs


On CW, my IF bandwidth is usually set around 250 Hz for Search and 
Pounce, a bit wider for Running (calling CQ) so that I don't miss 
off-frequency callers. When QRM is really bad, I'll go as narrow as 150 
Hz to copy a weak signal, but return to a wider setting when I'm 
finished with that weak station. When in S mode, I use XIT to move my 
TX a few hundred Hz off of zero beat to separate my call from others. 
When in Run mode, I use RIT (but not XIT) to tune in off-frequency callers.


Virtually all "contesters" use a contest logging program of some sort. I 
use N1MM Logger Plus, which is freeware. It is the most popular contest 
logger both because it is very good, and because it is free. Most other 
contest loggers are shareware. Contest loggers send messages that we 
pre-program before the contest (call CQ, send our exchange, send fills), 
check that a station we want to call is not a Dupe, and maintain the 
log. For SSB contests, the logger can play back voice messages that you 
recorded before the contest. For most SSB contests, I only record CQ 
messages. After the contest, it will automatically produce the Cabrillo 
file, a plain text file that is sent to the contest organizers to enter 
our score.


I try to avoid use of the NB, because it generates clicks and band noise 
from strong off-frequency signals. If band noise is bad, I DO use NR to 
pull out signals close to the noise level, and if the band is noisy, I 
leave it on all the time, because it takes the NR a few seconds to 
adjust to band noise and compensate for it. Whether or not to use the 
preamp or attenuator depends on band conditions. Generally the preamp is 
needed at its highest setting on the higher bands (6, 10, 12, and 15M), 
less often on 20M, rarely on 40M and below. On the lower bands, the 
ATTENuator should often be used.


I use the P3 extensively, with the SVGA option, to find activity on a 
slow band (like 10, 15 when they are marginally open), and to find a 
"hole" in which I can call CQ.


For some contests where it is permitted, or is permitted for the class I 
want to enter, I'll use the Cluster system to help me find stations to 
work. When I do that, I use VE7CC's excellent freeware CCluster software 
to filter spots. For most contests, I choose to see spots FROM stations 
within about 1,000 miles from me (I'm near San Francisco, so I choose 
all of W6, W7, VE7, VE6, NM, and CO), but I also choose KH6, KL7, and 
MD, because that gets me spots that show the stations in my area that I 
can't hear, but who I have to fit in between when I'm looking for a CQ 
frequency. Most contest loggers can be set to show those spots on a 
vertical band map, and to color code them to show them as a multiplier, 
not yet worked, already worked, non-workable in this contest.


Contest loggers can be set to send CW on the serial port (including a 
USB serial port), or using a dedicated keyer called a WinKey. WinKey is 
sold as a kit, and is easy to build. On some computers, keying via the 
serial/USB port can be choppy, and the WinKey solves that problem.


That's all I do during contests -- no fancy keyboards or other tools. I 
don't use K3 memories at all -- I use only those in the logging program.


Welcome (back) to contesting. It's the "on the air" activity I enjoy 
most. You would probably also enjoy joining a local contest club if 
there is one. I see from your website that you are considering LOTW. By 
all means DO put your log on both eQSL and LOTW. It saves those who want 
your QSL a lot of money for postage, and it saves both of you a lot of 
time. Some awards accept one or the other, but usually not both.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] WTB PR6 or PR6-10

[Jan Erik Holm]

I did find a PR6. Thank you very much
/ Jim SM2EKM
>>

Would like to buy a PR6 or PR6-10. I will be in Visalia for the DX convention, 
can also produce a US shipping address.

73 Jim SM2EKM



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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CENTER button and SVGA display

[Mike Flowers]

Looks like it's time for me to call Elecraft support on this one .

 

- 73 and good DX de Mike,   K6MKF, President -
 NCDXC 

 

From: Mike Flowers [mailto:mike.flow...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:22 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: P3 CENTER button and SVGA display

 

Hi Gang,

 

I have the P3 with SVGA option and a K3.

 

The firmware appears up to date, according to the P3 Utility.

 

I've set CenterEn: ON and use the CENTER button and the P3 knob to move DX
pileups more into the center of the display.

 

When I hold the CENTER button while in CENTER mode, the P3 display returns
the VFO A green bar to the Center position, and the red bar of VFO B to the
correct vertical position relative to VFO A.  

 

However, the SVGA is hopelessly confused at this point, and the VFO A green
bar and the VFO B red bar are incorrectly positioned.

 

A power-cycle on the P3 is required to return the SVGA to normal.

 

I thought I might be getting RF into the SVGA port - but now have discovered
this happens without any TX at all.

 

Any suggestions or further things to check will be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks.

 

- 73 and good DX de Mike,   K6MKF, President -
 NCDXC 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

[Phillip Zminda]

Thanks for all the comments on choice of options. I still need to sell my FLEX 
and Argonaut first but I have some definite ideas on how to order my KX3. The 
best thing I have learned about Elecraft products after owning a K2 and K3 is 
that whatever options you didn’t get on the original order, they are easy to 
add later. This list is a great resource whenever a question arises. I 
appreciate all the responses.

Thanks to all.

Phil N3ZP
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

I bought high-capacity NiMH batteries for my KX3 and they were nearly 
always dead.


I replaced them with "pre-charged" (Low Self-Discharge) cells, and 
they're always good.


The choice is easy.

73 -- Lynn

On 3/20/2016 7:59 AM, TFJM via Elecraft wrote:

Also, is there one type of NiMH batteries to consider that might be
considered the best?


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

[Tim Henrion]

There are two types of NiMH batteries, ‘regular’ and Low Self Discharge (LSD). 
LSD NiMH batteries have 10-20% less capacity that the highest capacity standard 
NiMH cells but lose much less of their charge over time. I use LSD NiMH’s 
because the charger in the KX3 has to be enabled manually and doesn’t 
continually top up the batteries. For scenarios where I’d really care about the 
extra capacity, I use an external lithium iron battery pack anyway

The generally recognized ‘best’ LSD NiMH batteries are the Sanyo Eneloop XX 
batteries (the black ones, not the standard white Eneloops which have less 
capacity). They do come at a significant cost premium, however, for the 10-15% 
extra capacity they have over less expensive NiMH LSD cells.

Tim Henrion
KC1EOQ

> On Mar 20, 2016, at 10:59 AM, TFJM via Elecraft  
> wrote:
> 
> Looking for suggestions on some type of quick connect/disconnect for a ground
> to the chassis of the KX3 instead of having to loosen a thumbscrew each
> time.
> 
> Also, is there one type of NiMH batteries to consider that might be
> considered the best? Just rec'd my KX3 and haven't bought batteries. I have
> been using the Pro Audio Engineering power supply.
> 
> Thank you-
> 
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] FW: [cwops] RE: Contest Settings

[Chester Alderman]

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Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 11:25 AM
To: 'a45wg'
Cc: 'CWOPS'
Subject: [cwops] RE: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

Hi Tim,

I am not an 'expert' contester but I do enjoy the competition! First and 
foremost I think settings for contesting are 'personal'; what works for me, may 
not work for you. I use a K3 feeding an Alpha 9500 amp which feeds a 2-el 40m 
yagi and a 16-el tribander, both made by Optibeam and are up 70' and 80'.

For CW contesting today, get a really good contest program; I use N1MM+ and 
find it to be a really well written and very well supported contest program 
(and it is written specifically for contesting only!!), and it fully supports 
the Elecraft xcvr' s. N1MM+ will key the K3 directly via the DTR line on your 
PC RS232 interface cable, up past a little over 100 wpm! For my K3 I turn RIT 
on and use 'CLEARRIT' macro to reset the rcvr when people answer my CQ slightly 
off my frequency. While I normally run QRQ QSO's for chats, I find best results 
for contesting is to set my sending speed around 28 to 34 wpm. My K3 is loaded 
with narrow roofing filters especially useful for CW operations and I select 
the 250hz 8-pole filter and vary the DSP filter between 350hz and 200hz . Since 
I run an amplifier, I choose to sit on one QRG and call CQ mostly and only QSY 
when my Q rate drops below about 50 Q's per hour. When the Q rate drops, I then 
change to S, looking for any multipliers I have not yet worked. (N1MM+ will 
automatically show you how many Q's that one multiplier is worth!) 

Since I live on ex-farm land and on 15 acres, I seldom need to use the pre amp 
or the Attenuator and hardly ever need the NR and have no need for the notch 
filter. Hopefully others who have a large noise issue can supply you with their 
NR settings. Since you have an 'exciting' DX call sign, the 10 to 20 hz DSP 
filter setting that you use is probably necessary because of the large numbers 
caller's you have to your CQ. You might want to try varying your DSP 'SHIFT' to 
help dig out a readable call sign, in the midst of the QRM, when you get many 
callers.

I hope this will me a little helpful along with the other responses you will 
receive!

73 and good contesting,

Tom - W4BQF


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Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 9:07 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

Fellow Hams,
Having not Contested for over 5 years - I just had spent the 
past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX Contest (CW), now I realise that 
Contests are not everyone’s cup of tea so please no “Contests should be banned”.

But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs 

This is what I have been doing - 

0)  Narrow Filter enable (500 Hz)
1)  Very narrow Bandwidth at times even 10-20 (hz?) is too wide.
2)  Vary where I am listening up and down a little
3)  Disable PreAmp

What other steps can I do to make my life (and the other stations I am working 
easier - I forgot how many times I sent R7?? or NR ??)

Attentate (Just thought of this)
NR Settings ?
Notch filter ?

Appreciate any input - if you wan to PM me - I will put together the common 
suggestions.

Many thanks,
Tim A45WG
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Re: [Elecraft] Bodnar GPSDO

[Chad Wasinger]

The GPSDO has been sold.
 
Thanks you all for the replies.
 
 
 
> From: chadwasin...@outlook.com
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> Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:38:03 -0500
> Subject: [Elecraft] Bodnar GPSDO
> 
> Hi Group,
>  
> I have a Leo Bodnar GPSDO for sale which includes a TomTom Active GPS Antenna 
> with magnetic base and cable. This unit is only a week old and was purchased 
> for a beacon project that didn't pan out. I do not have a need for a 
> GPS-locked reference any longer. This unit is unique in the fact it can 
> output a reference from 450 Hz to 850 MHz.
>  
> More information located here: 
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> Included:
>  - GPSDO
>  - Power Cable
>  - TomTom Active GPS Antenna
>  
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>  
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[Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

[TFJM via Elecraft]

Looking for suggestions on some type of quick connect/disconnect for a ground
to the chassis of the KX3 instead of having to loosen a thumbscrew each
time.

Also, is there one type of NiMH batteries to consider that might be
considered the best? Just rec'd my KX3 and haven't bought batteries. I have
been using the Pro Audio Engineering power supply.

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[Elecraft] FS: PX3 with Nifty Stand

[Chad Wasinger]

Hi Group,
 
I have a PX3 up for grabs. It's in good condition, just 8 months old and 
includes all cabling, manual and the Nifty Stand. 
 
S/N: 14xx
 
Asking $395 shipped via USPS Priority Mail.
 
Please contact me offline if interested. I can share pictures and answer any 
questions at this time.
 
Thanks!
Chad
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[Elecraft] Update on Elecraft equipment for sale

[k7ua]

Update on my equipment for sale. 
The only item remaining is the PR6 6 meter preamp for K3.  $80 free shipping in 
USA. 
It is in great condition, I just no longer need it. 
  
The KPA-500, 2 meter transverter, FM filter and KXV3 have all been sold. 
Thanks,  Bryce K7UA 
  
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Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

[Dave Cole]

Hi,

I use a Genovation keypad connected to the P3, and hence the K3, for
all contesting...  It allows built in macros to be fired with a single
keypress into the K3...  See: 

http://nk7z.net/adding-an-external-keypad-to-the-k3/

for more info on the keypad.

I switch between very wide for listening around, and then zoom to
narrow...  The steps are as follows:

1.  As wide as possible, scanning around, zero in close to station by 
    hand.
2.  Hit ALIGN button on Genovation Keypad.  This centers the signal in 
    the passband, and on the spot frequency set in the K3 via macros.
2a. If split, hit the SPLIT +5 button, on the Genovation, this puts    
    the radio in split, moves the DX to the left edge of the P3 
    screen, and then adjusts the span of the P3 to 6 KHz.  I can then 
    see the openings, and the stations answering the DX.  Lets me find 
    a hole in the crowd to answer in as well.
3.  If too much QRM hit the Filter button on the Genovation Keypad, 
    this narrows the bandwidth to any filter selected using one button 
    press.
4.  Enter data to log by hand, or if via spot it is already there.
5.  Hit the NK7Z button on the keypad, this sends my call at a 
    selected CW speed, or triggers the memory if in SSB.
6.  If station answers, hit the EXCHANGE button on the software, 
    or the keypad.
7.  Press Wide bandwidth on keypad, then Goto 1.  CLear SPlit if 
    needed.

The Genovation has the following filters set up on it:

2800, 1000, 750, 500, 300, all of which can be selected with a single
key press, for each mode.

If I want NB/NR, I hit the button on the keypad for NB/NR, but I
normally don't use either.  Same for attenuation.

Once you get used to the keypad, it is like playing a piano, I can
operate the K3 and never even touch the radio...  Wonderful for
contests...

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On Sun, 2016-03-20 at 17:07 +0400, a45wg wrote:
> Fellow Hams,
>   Having not Contested for over 5 years - I just had
> spent the past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX Contest (CW),
> now I realise that Contests are not everyone’s cup of tea so please
> no “Contests should be banned”.
> 
> But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs 
> 
> This is what I have been doing - 
> 
>   0)  Narrow Filter enable (500 Hz)
>   1)  Very narrow Bandwidth at times even 10-20 (hz?) is
> too wide.
>   2)  Vary where I am listening up and down a little
>   3)  Disable PreAmp
>   
> What other steps can I do to make my life (and the other stations I
> am working easier - I forgot how many times I sent R7?? or NR ??)
> 
>   Attentate (Just thought of this)
>   NR Settings ?
>   Notch filter ?
> 
> Appreciate any input - if you wan to PM me - I will put together the
> common suggestions.
> 
> Many thanks,
>   Tim A45WG
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[Elecraft] Contest Settings

[a45wg]

Fellow Hams,
Having not Contested for over 5 years - I just had spent the 
past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX Contest (CW), now I realise that 
Contests are not everyone’s cup of tea so please no “Contests should be banned”.

But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs 

This is what I have been doing - 

0)  Narrow Filter enable (500 Hz)
1)  Very narrow Bandwidth at times even 10-20 (hz?) is too wide.
2)  Vary where I am listening up and down a little
3)  Disable PreAmp

What other steps can I do to make my life (and the other stations I am working 
easier - I forgot how many times I sent R7?? or NR ??)

Attentate (Just thought of this)
NR Settings ?
Notch filter ?

Appreciate any input - if you wan to PM me - I will put together the common 
suggestions.

Many thanks,
Tim A45WG
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Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

[Bill]

Interesting - not working on Win 7 machines or the Win 10 machines. 
Maybe Time Warner views the list as vermin and has it blocked. All else 
is working here and it is not a cache problem either. Not the first time 
this has happened - it takes care of itself after a few days. Maybe it 
will this time also. I even dumped the router/modem - no joy there, just 
wasted time.



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[Elecraft] Monitor deal $92, free shipping no tax for most

[Dave Hachadorian]

Here's a good deal on a 23.6" monitor for your P3/SVGA:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391404596506

It supports 1440 x 900 resolution, which is best for the P3, as
well as 1920 x 1080, and a bunch of other lower resolutions.

Adorama is a respected retailer.

I have no financial interest.  I just happened to spot a good 
deal.


Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ



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[Elecraft] Is the [DEV] email list down?

[Tom]

Hi,
Normally I see my posts but today it’s been several hours and it seems perhaps 
the [DEV] mailing list is down?
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[Elecraft] WTB PR6 or PR6-10

[Jan Erik Holm]

Would like to buy a PR6 or PR6-10. I will be in Visalia for the DX 
convention, can also produce a US shipping address.


73 Jim SM2EKM
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