Re: [Elecraft] OT: The times they are a changin
Hi Don, all, I am on this list (with great admiration), mostly lurking and trying to keep quiet because I know this is an elecraft list not QRP Labs ;-) Just have to say - for the record - respectfully, this is not correct! I cannot speak for Steve Weber, but I do *NOT* produce kits only for a limited amount of time! I *DO* have a desire to turn kits like the QCX http://qrp-labs.com/qcx into a long-lasting product line. And I do have a factory and others behind me, helping with the work (kitting, warehousing, distribution). Certainly I could not have kitted 1,000 more QCX kits in the last few weeks otherwise! The QRSS/WSPR transmitter kit product line has been running now since my Dayton FDIM talk in 2010; the current Ultimate3/3S incarnation http://qrp-labs.com/ultimate3 has been in continuous production since 2013 - selling well over 4,000 units to date. Of course, it IS correct that I love experimenting and coming up with new designs... as I am sure Wayne does too... but this is still a serious business! 73 Hans G0UPL http://qrp-labs.com Don wrote... While Steve Weber and Hans Summer do really good work and well thought out designs, I see only one problem with the stuff they do - the kits are available only for a limited time. That is in contrast with the work Dave Benson did for the hobby. I understand that they (or at least those who kit them) are individuals and are reluctant to take a longer term risk of investment in boards and the parts that go on them - things that may take years to sell and recoup the investment. Let's face it, those folks take delight in experimenting and coming up with new designs, but have no desire to turn those designs into a long lasting product line. They have no factory behind then to take over the chores after the initial fervor has died down. __ 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] SDRPlay as panadapter
If what you want is a good panadapter for the K3, the P3 is hard to beat, in my opinion. I started my panadapter journey on the K3 the cheapest way possible - a softrock receiver on the IF, fed to the internal sound card on my PC. I was never able to tame the large 'spike' at the IF frequency. I then switched to an external USB sound card (Xonar U7) which was better, but still not great. Then i got a SDRPlay RSP1, which makes a pretty decent panadapter, but was not really happy with any of the SDR software that i tried (and I tried several). Finally, I built a P3 kit. The P3 requires far less fiddling around that any of the other things I used before. I was concerned about the small display, but found it perfectly adequate for me. Your mileage may vary. I did hook up the RSP1 to the IF Out of the P3 to try it with Win4K3, with the idea of getting 'point and click QSY' with the mouse. That worked, but I found that I didn't really use it, so I'm back to just using the P3. I guess I like the fact that it just works - no need to launch software, mess with configuration of SDR options, fiddle with calibration to get the frequency on the screen aligned with the frequency on the K3, etc. I have not tried SpectraVue as suggested by N7WS...perhaps i should. I found HDSDR and even Rocky just too much bother just to get a useful panadapter. I do not have the SVGA option, so cannot comment on that. My only gripe with the P3 is the way it implements the QSY function. You need to move the marker with that tiny knob, then push the knob to make the VFO jump to the marker. I often wind up bumping the rotational position of the knob when pushing it in, and/or pushing the whole unit backwards on the desk. So, I seldom use that function. Instead, I move the P3 VFOB indicator to the signal of interest with the VFOB knob on the K3, and hit A/B on the radio to jump there. If I could manipulate the markers and the 'QSY to marker' function with a KPod, I'd consider buying one. On Thu, Sep 28, 2017 at 8:18 AM Wes Stewart wrote: > I guess I have to repeat myself: > > "SpectraVue software is the only SDR software I've ever liked. It > interfaces > with the K3 seamlessly. Every other program I've tried has been > installed and > quickly uninstalled. Sometimes more than once, usually having me ask > myself, > "Self, what were you thinking?" before uninstalling again. Apparently, > programmers do not think like normal people do and try to turn a relatively > simple tool into a video game. " Sorry Lyle:-) > > And I did know how to turn the MF filter on and off. > > Wes N7WS > > > On 9/27/2017 8:43 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > Hi Wes, > > > > There are probably at least a half dozen pieces of software written to > use the > > output of SDRs in the way that suits individual hams. SDRUno is the one > they > > paid someone for, but before I gave up on the radio, I'd try the > others. Most > > (if not all) are freeware. One of the first I'd look at is Simon Brown's > > contribution (he was the original author of HRD when it was freeware, > sold it > > to current owners when he got tired of answering support questions. > > > > Another issue may be that you haven't figured out how to switch in the > BCB > > filter. That's another issue with all of this stuff -- documentation, > user > > interface that not even the programmer's mother could love, etc. > > > > 73, Jim K9YC > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to dave.w...@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] 60 meters and the K3S
Bill, while the original post was about the 60 m channels, the K3 Memory Editor works for all frequencies for all bands. As you note, split operation makes essentially no sense on the 5 60 m channels in the US. It does make sense elsewhere. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 9/29/2017 5:29 PM, Nr4c wrote: Split on 60 meters takes two channels and is a waste of BW. Remember there is no "up 1k" on 60 meters. TX is only authorized on the channels. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] 60 meters and the K3S
Comments on the R & O - Effective EST on March 5, 2012. Amateurs are permitted to operate on five specific frequency channels, each having an effective bandwidth of 2.8 kHz. *Table 1:* Channel 1: 5330.5 kHz Channel 2: 5346.5 kHz Channel 3: 5357.0 kHz Channel 4: 5371.5 kHz Channel 5: 5403.5 kHz These frequencies are available for use by stations having a control operator holding a General, Advanced or Amateur Extra class license. It is important to note that the frequencies shown above _are suppressed carrier frequencies_ – the frequencies that appear in your transceiver’s tuning display when your transceiver is in the USB mode. Amateurs may transmit with an effective radiated power of 100 W or less, relative to a half-wave dipole. If you’re using a commercial directional antenna, FCC Rules require you to keep a copy of the manufacturer’s gain specifications in your station records. If you built the directional antenna yourself, you must calculate the gain and keep the results in your station records. When using a directional antenna, you must take your antenna gain into account when setting your RF output power. For example, if your antenna offers 3 dB gain, your maximum legal output power on 60 meters should be no more than 50 W (50 W plus 3 dB gain equals 100 W Effective Radiated Power). *Upper Sideband Operation* Upper Sideband operation on 60 meters is simple. Just tune your transceiver to one of the channel frequencies shown in Table 1 and operate, being careful you do not over modulate and create “splatter” that would fall outside the 2.8 kHz channel bandwidths. If your transceiver allows you to adjust your maximum SSB transmit bandwidth, setting it to 2.4 kHz should keep you well within the legal limit. *CW Operation* CW operation must take place at the _center of your chosen channel_. This means that your transmitting frequency must be 1.5 kHz above the suppressed carrier frequency as specified in the Report and Order (see Table 1). Operating at strict channel-center frequencies may come as a disappointment to many, but cooperating with the NTIA is key to expanded privileges in the future. The channel center frequencies are: Channel 1: 5332.0 kHz Channel 2: 5348.0 kHz Channel 3: 5358.5 kHz Channel 4: 5373.0 kHz Channel 5: 5405.0 kHz Consult your transceiver manual. Some transceivers transmit CW at the exact frequencies shown on their displays, but others offset the actual transmission frequency by a certain amount (for example, 600 Hz). If your manual is not clear on this point, contact the manufacturer. If you have access to a frequency counter, this is an excellent tool for ensuring that your CW signal is on the channel center frequency. *Digital Operation* Our expanded privileges on 60 meters were the result of collaboration between the FCC and the NTIA – the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the agency that manages and coordinates telecommunications activities among US government departments, the primary users of the band. The NTIA expressed concern about possible interference and requested that amateurs limit digital operating to PSK31 and PACTOR III only. It is certainly possible to interpret the FCC Report and Order somewhat broadly as it concerns digital operating on the band, but be careful not to read too much into the text.Therefore, as a practical matter it appears that any J2D data emission is to be permitted up to a bandwidth of 2.8 kHz, provided that care is exercised to limit the length of transmissions With an eye to the potential for expanded 60 meter privileges in the future, the ARRL believes it is critical to cooperate fully with the NTIA. Therefore, the ARRL asks all amateurs to *_restrict 60-meter digital operations to PSK31 or PACTOR III._**_ _* With PSK31 you must operate on the following channel center frequencies: Channel 1: 5332.0 kHz Channel 2: 5348.0 kHz Channel 3: 5358.5 kHz Channel 4: 5373.0 kHz Channel 5: 5405.0 kHz The easiest way to achieve this is to place your transceiver in the USB mode and tune to one of the suppressed carrier channel frequencies shown in Table 1. With your PSK31 software display configured to indicate audio frequencies, click your mouse cursor at the 1500 Hz mark (see below). With your radio in the USB mode, this marker indicates the center of the channel and it is the frequency on which you should be transmitting. PACTOR III operation on 60 meters is straightforward. With your transceiver in the USB mode, tune to one of the suppressed carrier channel frequencies shown in Table 1. Note that only live keyboard-to-keyboard operation of PACTOR III is allowed. Unattended automatic operation is not permitted. 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.n
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ATU per Band Bypass?
For me it's more about which antenna I'm using than which band I'm on. I've assigned one of the PF keys to the ATU MD switch to make it easier. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Sep 28, 2017, at 09:12, K9MA wrote: > It would be useful if the ATU auto/bypass status were stored on a per band > basis. Does anyone else think this would be useful? __ 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] 60 meters and the K3S
Split on 60 meters takes two channels and is a waste of BW. Remember there is no "up 1k" on 60 meters. TX is only authorized on the channels. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 29, 2017, at 7:50 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > I used the K3 Memory Editor and set up the 5 "channels" for both CW and SSB. > Worked really slick and I could give them meaningful names that appear in VFO > B. It's on the Elecraft site, "K3/K3s, KX3, and K2 Control Software." The > memories contain both VFO A and B data, so you can set up one for SSB and one > for CW or maybe PSK31. You can even do split, CTCSS tones, etc. There are a > half-million [or so] memories so you're not likely to run out. > > Note: Part 97 uses the term "RTTY" for an authorized emission on 60 meters, > but the emission designator sure looks like PSK31, not 170 Hz FSK. > > 73, > > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > >> On 9/29/2017 1:20 PM, w...@comcast.net wrote: >> Some time back there was some great information on setting up the K3(s) to >> operate on 60 meters. It involved saving the frequencies in memories and >> recalling them. I had my K3 set up that way but with the K3S changeover, >> that's gone and I can't seem to find that information on the web (perhaps >> I'm not searching on the right terms). >> >> >> Does anyone remember that and can point me in the right direction? >> > > __ > 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
Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Installation Problem
Be sure to set radioRS232 to USB not a baud rate like the ref K3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 29, 2017, at 7:27 PM, Rick Tavan wrote: > > Helping a guy install a KIO3B in his K3 S/N 4xxx, I'm unable to see it > listed as a COM port in K3 Utility. The connection is via the new USB A-B > cable. The K3 shows up in Device Manager under Win 7 (IBM laptop) as a > sound device, a USB hub, and a xx232... other device (I don't recall the > exact nomenclature.) but this version of Win 7/Dev Mgr doesn't display COM > port numbers and has no PORTS entry in its list of things. Even Properties > shows no such info. We downloaded the latest K3 Utility 1.16.7.25 but it > shows a blank COM port list. The K3 is running uC 5.50, d1 2.87, FL 1.25. > We confirmed that K3 Config Menu displays KIO3b and set RS232 to Usb. Any > idea what we missed? > > Thanks & 73, > > /Rick N6XI > > -- > > Rick Tavan > Truckee, CA > __ > 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] The times they are a changin
Speaking of Steve KD1JV - he just announced an upcoming ("sometime before
Christmas") new kit today. In a departure from his usual CW kits this one will
be for SSB/digital modes.
John AE5X
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>While Steve Weber.
We Say Good Bye To Joanna And Chip
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Re: [Elecraft] 60 meters and the K3S
I use memories 61, 62, 63, 64 & 65 for 60 meter frequencies and mode. You can choose memories of your choice. By doing this then pressing V-M one can "tune" through the memories. Finding one you wish to use,then press V-M again and the radio goes there. Those frequencies are are as follows and all are USB mode. Maximum power is 100 watts. 5330.5, 5346.5, 5357.0, 5371.5, 5403.5 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10163 On 9/29/2017 3:20 PM, w...@comcast.net wrote: Some time back there was some great information on setting up the K3(s) to operate on 60 meters. It involved saving the frequencies in memories and recalling them. I had my K3 set up that way but with the K3S changeover, that's gone and I can't seem to find that information on the web (perhaps I'm not searching on the right terms). Does anyone remember that and can point me in the right direction? Thanks, Pete, W1RM w...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to 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] KIO3B Installation Problem
> this version of Win 7/Dev Mgr doesn't display COM > port numbers and has no PORTS entry in its list of things. Then the system has no serial ports defined. The K3 shows up in Device Manager under Win 7 (IBM laptop) as a sound device, a USB hub, and a xx232... other device Where does the "other device" appear - what section of the Device Manager "Devices by type"? You should see the USB Hum and a "USB Serial Converter" in the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" section and "USB Audio CODEC" in the "Sound, video and game controllers" section. Select the "USB Serial Converter", click the Advanced tab and confirm that "Load VCP" is checked. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/29/2017 7:27 PM, Rick Tavan wrote: Helping a guy install a KIO3B in his K3 S/N 4xxx, I'm unable to see it listed as a COM port in K3 Utility. The connection is via the new USB A-B cable. The K3 shows up in Device Manager under Win 7 (IBM laptop) as a sound device, a USB hub, and a xx232... other device (I don't recall the exact nomenclature.) but this version of Win 7/Dev Mgr doesn't display COM port numbers and has no PORTS entry in its list of things. Even Properties shows no such info. We downloaded the latest K3 Utility 1.16.7.25 but it shows a blank COM port list. The K3 is running uC 5.50, d1 2.87, FL 1.25. We confirmed that K3 Config Menu displays KIO3b and set RS232 to Usb. Any idea what we missed? Thanks & 73, /Rick N6XI -- Rick Tavan Truckee, CA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to li...@subich.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] 60 meters and the K3S
I used the K3 Memory Editor and set up the 5 "channels" for both CW and SSB. Worked really slick and I could give them meaningful names that appear in VFO B. It's on the Elecraft site, "K3/K3s, KX3, and K2 Control Software." The memories contain both VFO A and B data, so you can set up one for SSB and one for CW or maybe PSK31. You can even do split, CTCSS tones, etc. There are a half-million [or so] memories so you're not likely to run out. Note: Part 97 uses the term "RTTY" for an authorized emission on 60 meters, but the emission designator sure looks like PSK31, not 170 Hz FSK. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 9/29/2017 1:20 PM, w...@comcast.net wrote: Some time back there was some great information on setting up the K3(s) to operate on 60 meters. It involved saving the frequencies in memories and recalling them. I had my K3 set up that way but with the K3S changeover, that's gone and I can't seem to find that information on the web (perhaps I'm not searching on the right terms). Does anyone remember that and can point me in the right direction? __ 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] JT65 Problems
Be sure you have updated WSJT-X to v1.8.0-rc2. This version does correct a couple of issues in the rig configuration file. 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10163 On 9/29/2017 10:49 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: If all you changed was the computer, then the problem is with the computer setup. Is the setup for your data mode application software set up the same on the old computer and the new? __ 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] The times they are a changin
When the US Military determines that a system is going out of production, the Logistics folks do a "Lifetime Buy" of all the parts the system will likely need for the rest of it's life. You could do that. [:-) 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 9/29/2017 1:08 PM, Thom wrote: Maybe some day I will finish it and hopefully all goes well. I also hope Elecraft continues to support the K1 in case I need help or maybe a few spare parts. 73 Thom KI8W __ 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] KIO3B Installation Problem
Helping a guy install a KIO3B in his K3 S/N 4xxx, I'm unable to see it listed as a COM port in K3 Utility. The connection is via the new USB A-B cable. The K3 shows up in Device Manager under Win 7 (IBM laptop) as a sound device, a USB hub, and a xx232... other device (I don't recall the exact nomenclature.) but this version of Win 7/Dev Mgr doesn't display COM port numbers and has no PORTS entry in its list of things. Even Properties shows no such info. We downloaded the latest K3 Utility 1.16.7.25 but it shows a blank COM port list. The K3 is running uC 5.50, d1 2.87, FL 1.25. We confirmed that K3 Config Menu displays KIO3b and set RS232 to Usb. Any idea what we missed? Thanks & 73, /Rick N6XI -- Rick Tavan Truckee, CA __ 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] 60 meters and the K3S
You might try the manual section on using memories. A 60 meter frequency works like any other. Also note that a "*" in the right place allows that group of memories to be selected with VFO knob. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 29, 2017, at 4:20 PM, wrote: > > Some time back there was some great information on setting up the K3(s) to > operate on 60 meters. It involved saving the frequencies in memories and > recalling them. I had my K3 set up that way but with the K3S changeover, > that's gone and I can't seem to find that information on the web (perhaps > I'm not searching on the right terms). > > > > Does anyone remember that and can point me in the right direction? > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Pete, W1RM > > w...@comcast.net > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to 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
Re: [Elecraft] JT65 Problems
How are you getting audio in or out of the computer? Does your computer have one of those gosh darn single 3.5 mm jacks for audio? For this you need the proper TRRS adapters that split the in from the out. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 29, 2017, at 11:31 AM, John Green wrote: > > I have successfully made JT65 contacts with a prior HP laptop using it's > sound card and a K3 with the new K3S synthesizer. When I used a new HP > pavilion laptop, its sound card, the set up indicates CAT and PTT is working > and the K3 responds accordingly. But the K3 will not transmit. I have tried > many modes, adjusted ALC, but can't get the K3 to transmit. Is there a K3 > setting I am missing when attempting to run JT65 with WSJTx version 1.7 or > 1.8? > > -- > Respectfully, > > John Green WA9HUP > > "A free people ought to be armed." George Washington > __ > 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
Re: [Elecraft] The times they are a changin
Don Wilhelm wrote: I believe Elecraft will continue to support the K1 (and KX1 too) for as long as possible. Just don't try to order any of the enclosure parts or the VFO knob. I ordered a replacement K1 VFO knob the other day. Got a shipping notice, so I assume they are still in stock. -Bruce N1RX __ 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] The times they are a changin
Thom, I don't know how many band boards they may have in stock. If there are any, they are available for purchase. Also band kits if you want to change the bands on an existing 2 band board. Contact Elecraft and ask. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/29/2017 4:52 PM, Thom wrote: Thanks Don for the info. I only bought the 40/20 board with it and I was hoping to get a 80/30 and a 17/15 board for it but I never got around to ordering them before the radio was discontinued. I put a spare K2 knob I had, on my K1. I like that knob better, it has a finger dimple on it. lol __ 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] The times they are a changin
Thanks Don for the info. I only bought the 40/20 board with it and I was hoping to get a 80/30 and a 17/15 board for it but I never got around to ordering them before the radio was discontinued. I put a spare K2 knob I had, on my K1. I like that knob better, it has a finger dimple on it. lol 73 Thom KI8W On 9/29/2017 16:38, Don Wilhelm wrote: Thom, I believe Elecraft will continue to support the K1 (and KX1 too) for as long as possible. Just don't try to order any of the enclosure parts or the VFO knob. The only other component that I know is not available would be the wide range blue trimmers on the 4 band board, and those disappeared a long time ago and caused the 4 band board to be discontinued. I have a few of those blue trimmers here "just in case" they are needed for repair - I think I have the last of them. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/29/2017 4:08 PM, Thom wrote: Interesting thread. Yep they are changing. I bought a K1 kit a few months back and had no problems building it. I had grand ideas of using it in some portable ops but a recent new health issue has cancelled that idea. I listen to it occasionally but I never managed to get the alignment done on the transmitter. Maybe some day I will finish it and hopefully all goes well. I also hope Elecraft continues to support the K1 in case I need help or maybe a few spare parts. __ 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] The times they are a changin
Thom, I believe Elecraft will continue to support the K1 (and KX1 too) for as long as possible. Just don't try to order any of the enclosure parts or the VFO knob. The only other component that I know is not available would be the wide range blue trimmers on the 4 band board, and those disappeared a long time ago and caused the 4 band board to be discontinued. I have a few of those blue trimmers here "just in case" they are needed for repair - I think I have the last of them. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/29/2017 4:08 PM, Thom wrote: Interesting thread. Yep they are changing. I bought a K1 kit a few months back and had no problems building it. I had grand ideas of using it in some portable ops but a recent new health issue has cancelled that idea. I listen to it occasionally but I never managed to get the alignment done on the transmitter. Maybe some day I will finish it and hopefully all goes well. I also hope Elecraft continues to support the K1 in case I need help or maybe a few spare parts. __ 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] 60 meters and the K3S
Pete, Check page 42 of the K3S manual. What you are likely seeking is "Channel Hopping". BTW, the same thing works for other than 60 meters if you have a need - like checking the bands for DX Beacons. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/29/2017 4:20 PM, w...@comcast.net wrote: Some time back there was some great information on setting up the K3(s) to operate on 60 meters. It involved saving the frequencies in memories and recalling them. I had my K3 set up that way but with the K3S changeover, that's gone and I can't seem to find that information on the web (perhaps I'm not searching on the right terms). Does anyone remember that and can point me in the right direction? __ 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] 60 meters and the K3S
Some time back there was some great information on setting up the K3(s) to operate on 60 meters. It involved saving the frequencies in memories and recalling them. I had my K3 set up that way but with the K3S changeover, that's gone and I can't seem to find that information on the web (perhaps I'm not searching on the right terms). Does anyone remember that and can point me in the right direction? Thanks, Pete, W1RM w...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] The times they are a changin
Interesting thread. Yep they are changing. I bought a K1 kit a few months back and had no problems building it. I had grand ideas of using it in some portable ops but a recent new health issue has cancelled that idea. I listen to it occasionally but I never managed to get the alignment done on the transmitter. Maybe some day I will finish it and hopefully all goes well. I also hope Elecraft continues to support the K1 in case I need help or maybe a few spare parts. 73 Thom KI8W __ 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] KX2 wanted
No name, no call ... are you -really- expecting a reply? K0PP On Sep 29, 2017 11:06, wrote: __ 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] XVTR question
Jim, DIGOUT0 is the only unambiguous signal with that information. If you read the top right column of page 19 in the K3 manual (or page 21 of the K3S manual, you will see that AUX IO pin7 (XVTR ON) could also be used, but if you use TX INH or plan to possibily do so in the future, that same pin is dedicated to TX INH. Don't forget that when not active, DIGOUT0 has an open drain driver and must be provided with a pullup resistor in your decoder box. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/29/2017 3:01 PM, Jim Miller wrote: Am I correct that the only indication that a properly setup transverter band is being accessed is if DIGOUT0 is active low. Put another way DIGOUT0 active low is the only way to know if the BANDx lines on the AUX connector are signaling XVTR instead of HF. Correct? __ 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] The times they are a changin
Dave and all, While Steve Weber and Hans Summer do really good work and well thought out designs, I see only one problem with the stuff they do - the kits are available only for a limited time. That is in contrast with the work Dave Benson did for the hobby. I understand that they (or at least those who kit them) are individuals and are reluctant to take a longer term risk of investment in boards and the parts that go on them - things that may take years to sell and recoup the investment. Let's face it, those folks take delight in experimenting and coming up with new designs, but have no desire to turn those designs into a long lasting product line. They have no factory behind then to take over the chores after the initial fervor has died down. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/29/2017 2:08 PM, dyarnes wrote: Hi All, I also have a couple of the QCX kits here waiting to be assembled. The only thing slowing me down is that I’m trying to recover from a very bad cold, and my eyes aren’t all that clear! This is a fascinating rig design, and has an incredible cost/feature ratio. As to whether or not “the mantle has passed” on smaller rigs, I’m not prepared to quite say that. I’m just not sure it ever resided in just one person! It’s true that Wayne Burdick is just about as good as they come in this regard, but he has long had some serious competition. Steve Weber and Dave Benson are just a couple. __ 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 Kio2 for my K2
Anyone? 73, Steve, W1SFR __ 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] XVTR question
Am I correct that the only indication that a properly setup transverter band is being accessed is if DIGOUT0 is active low. Put another way DIGOUT0 active low is the only way to know if the BANDx lines on the AUX connector are signaling XVTR instead of HF. Correct? Important for custom band decoder. Thanks Jim ab3cv __ 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] The times they are a changin
Hi All, I also have a couple of the QCX kits here waiting to be assembled. The only thing slowing me down is that I’m trying to recover from a very bad cold, and my eyes aren’t all that clear! This is a fascinating rig design, and has an incredible cost/feature ratio. As to whether or not “the mantle has passed” on smaller rigs, I’m not prepared to quite say that. I’m just not sure it ever resided in just one person! It’s true that Wayne Burdick is just about as good as they come in this regard, but he has long had some serious competition. Steve Weber and Dave Benson are just a couple. Wayne took it to a new level when he joined forces with Eric to form Elecraft. I’m not convinced there aren’t a lot of great ideas along this line that are running through Wayne’s head. He just has a lot on his plate right now. Besides, the KX2 isn’t all that old, and it has Wayne’s fingerprints all over it! As for Hans Summer, who created the QCX rigs, well, he’s been around a good while too! The problem is that a lot of us on this side of the pond, and maybe even other places outside the U.K., haven’t been all that aware of what Hans has been doing for a long time! Hans was elected into the ARCI Hall of Fame back in 2009, and that recognition was probably late in coming! Members of GQRP have probably been aware of Hans and his talents for years. If you have only been following the various Elecraft reflectors, you probably haven’t heard much about him. It’s sort of like TV news channels—if you don’t flip around a bit, you don’t get the big picture! I also think Hans has a “day job” which keeps him otherwise occupied. Right now I guess Hans is “The Man of the Hour” with his QCX kits. Over 1,000 of them have been sold in just a few weeks! More are in process! Amazing! We are so fortunate to have stuff like this made available to us. It’s no wonder this hobby keeps on giving! Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Power on banner - odd behavior - SOLVED
It turns out that in another time and universe, I set a text description for ANT1 and that was the leading scrolling text before the text set up in the banner. "I have a good memory, it's just short!" 73, Monty W3SB - Original Message - From: "Stokley W3SB Benson" To: "Elecraft" Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 8:31:17 PM Subject: Power on banner - odd behavior Hello, Today I successfully updated the firmware on my K3 using the latest version of the K3 Utility. At that time I also changed the scrolling sign on banner. Now when I power up the K3, I'm getting text showing up before the reset banner. For example if my new banner is my call, W3SB, before it scrolls there is text, let's say "XYZ_" ahead of it. Since "XYZ" is a piece of equipment I used to have, I know that I set "XYZ" at some point, but for the life of me I don't know how. Is there some other way that the sign on banner text can be set? This really has me puzzled. 73, Monty W3SB __ 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] KX2 wanted
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[Elecraft] KX2 for sale
I have a very lightly used KX2 that I would like to sell. I purchased it new from Elecraft. The SN is 1033. It is the basic radio and does not have batteries or the internal ATU (I have an Elecraft T1 tuner that I use for all of my QRP rigs). It works properly and is in almost new condition. I am selling it because I also have a KX3 and I never use the KX2. If you are interested, please contact me off list. I am asking $625 shipped to lower 48 states. I will be happy to send pictures if requested. Thank you, Dave, KD9VT --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] The times they are a changin.
No doubt, small, single-band QRP kits are a bunch of fun. (I still think Dave Benson's Small Wonder Labs DSW-II is still one of the most innovative designs - I have two.) That said, they are no match for the K1 (or K2 now) when it comes to having a "real radio." 73 -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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] JT65 Problems
John, If all you changed was the computer, then the problem is with the computer setup. Is the setup for your data mode application software set up the same on the old computer and the new? Does the red TX LED light? If so, the PTT signal from the application is putting the K3 into transmit. You must set the computer soundcard audio for 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flickering. Do you have that set? How is the computer application sending PTT to the K3? Via CAT command or via the RS-232 connection? If the RS-232 connection, is it using DTR or RTS? Is the K3 PTT-KEY menu set to the same signal for PTT? In other words, too many variables. Give us your complete setup information, and maybe we can help. Just saying "it doesn't work" can leave a large batch of possibilities. Since you know the K3 worked before (with the old computer), then the problem is with your application setup on the new computer. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/29/2017 11:31 AM, John Green wrote: I have successfully made JT65 contacts with a prior HP laptop using it's sound card and a K3 with the new K3S synthesizer. When I used a new HP pavilion laptop, its sound card, the set up indicates CAT and PTT is working and the K3 responds accordingly. But the K3 will not transmit. I have tried many modes, adjusted ALC, but can't get the K3 to transmit. Is there a K3 setting I am missing when attempting to run JT65 with WSJTx version 1.7 or 1.8? __ 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] JT65 Problems
I have successfully made JT65 contacts with a prior HP laptop using it's sound card and a K3 with the new K3S synthesizer. When I used a new HP pavilion laptop, its sound card, the set up indicates CAT and PTT is working and the K3 responds accordingly. But the K3 will not transmit. I have tried many modes, adjusted ALC, but can't get the K3 to transmit. Is there a K3 setting I am missing when attempting to run JT65 with WSJTx version 1.7 or 1.8? -- Respectfully, John Green WA9HUP "A free people ought to be armed." George Washington __ 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] The times they are a changin.
I ordered a QCX too, it seems like it will be a good fun kit to build and use. I just got my "it shipped" e-mail this morning ... I was beginning to wonder! 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 6:04 AM, Glen Torr wrote: > Hi Ho All, > > Absolutely no disrespect here, I am an extremely loyal and prolific > Elecraft user/builder. > > The KX1 and K1 are gone and the KPA 1500 is ascending. > > I have ordered a QRP Labs QCX, a very innovative and kit oriented radio. > > The mantle at the lower end has moved on. > > Cheers, > > Glen VK1FB > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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
