[Elecraft] Announcing the new Serial Box USB with built-in FTDI USB-to-Serial adapter

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

"The Serial Box" (S-BOX) is intended to be the "Swiss Army Knife" of
interface boxes, with many possible configurations and uses, for both
Elecraft and non-Elecraft gear alike.

The S-BOX is now available in a new model, the Serial Box USB (S-BOX-USB),
which has a genuine FTDI USB-to-Serial adapter built in, providing a single
virtual serial port.

See https://bit.ly/S-BOX for new photos, details, and pricing.  A
compatible USB cable is included with every new S-BOX-USB ordered.

The original S-BOX remains in production and may be ordered instead, if you
already have an FTDI USB-to-Serial adapter, or enough real serial ports
available for rig control and keying.

To review, both models eliminate serial Y-cable confusion and complexity.
They make it particularly easy to connect any modern transceiver to *both* your
computer *and* an Elecraft / SPE  / ACOM amplifier *and* a SteppIR
controller / KRC2 / ShackMaster SM-8, all at the same time, with automatic
band changes for all connected devices, and no serial port "collisions."

Both the S-BOX and S-BOX-USB can be used to connect a PC or MAC to the KX2,
KX3, K3, or K3S.  They also can be used to connect the KPA500 and KPA1500
to a KX2, KX3, and most non-Elecraft transceivers, with automatic band
switching.  KUSB, KXSER, KXUSB, or KX2ACBL?  Not really needed if you have
an S-BOX.  Economical phono and standard serial cables can do it all, no
soldering required.

The four open-collector keying circuits inside the S-BOX provide
computer-generated CW, FSK, and PTT keying to one or two transceivers, with
good timing, even when using a USB connection (if FTDI, not Prolific).
This works with any transceiver, including the KX2 and KX3, which do not
provide internal CW keying circuits like the K3 and K3S.

Finally, RemoteHams software users are finding it especially convenient to
use the S-BOX to remotely power up a K3 and amplifier, using the "Use RTS
as Power" feature built-in to the RemoteHams RCForb
 software -- RemoteRig hardware is *not*
 required.

For the latest eHam.net reviews of the S-BOX, see:

https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13971

Thanks for your support.

73,
Bob, N6TV
https://bit.ly/S-BOX
https://bit.ly/Y-BOX
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[Elecraft] FS: Lambda & HP linear power supplies

[Alan D. Wilcox]

Hello,

Selling two linear supplies that I’ve not used in awhile:

Lambda LM CC12 with OVP protector
12V +- 5% but extends beyond, 7.3A
With 120V and 12V cables. Connector for K2.
With manuals. Minor scratch on one side.
Weighs about 15 lbs before packing.
$95 + shipping, OBO

HP 6111A lab supply
0-20V, 0-1A; metered, current-limit adjust.
Perfect for bench experiments.
Thumb wheels set voltage, but a bit off; meter shows correct voltage.
Weight about 12 lbs before packing.
$150 + shipping, OBO.

Have photos … I’ll send on request.

Cheers,
Alan

Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40)
570-478-0736 (cell, text)
http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox
Williamsport, PA 17701

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[Elecraft] Problem with using a muffin fan on top of a KPA1500

[Wayne Burdick]

A muffin fan (or other large fan) placed on top of the KPA1500 will, of course, 
cool the heat sink. However, it will also delay or even prevent onset of the 
amplifier's own fans. 

This is a problem because the amp's fans cool both the heat sink *and* the 
interior of the amplifier. Due to the power levels involved, many components on 
the PC boards require cooling, including low-pass filter inductors, relays, and 
high-wattage resistors in the T/R switch and attenuator.

Please do not use external fans to cool the amplifier's heat sink.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] HRD slow accessing K3 frequency controls

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Note: The K3/K3S Programmers Reference specifically states that the FA;
command (change frequency) requires  0.5 seconds when changing bands and
that *all command handling is deferred until the process is complete*.

I don't know if band changes enter into the equation for you but if an
earlier version of HRD operated correctly and the current version does
not, the fault would appear to lie with HRD.  I suggest you raise a bug
report with HRD LLC either through their support organization, if you
have a current support subscription or via the HRD Support forum
 if you are not a current subscriber.

HRD LLC released 6.4.0.876 yesterday.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2018-08-10 9:33 AM, Bill wrote:
Got it!  It was suggested in an email that I install an old version of 
HRD. I did that (5.24.xxx) and sure enough - all is working just fine now.


Question is:

Is it the fault of a Windows update?

Is it the fault of an updated version of HRD.

Fact is:

It is not the fault of the K3!

The jury of users can figure the rest out - I will merely run the old 
version of HRD and enjoy it.


Bill W2BLC K-Line




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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - adding fans

[Jeff Blaine]

The kind of noise the amp makes is related to but a separate issue to 
the loudness.  Last night I was doing some comparison listening while 
trying to find some DX on 20m and noticed that while the FAN2 setting 
was definitely louder than FAN1, it seems a more "pleasant" noise 
compared to FAN1 which tends to have some sort of a sequel-type note to 
the sound it makes.


73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com

On 10-Aug-18 1:26 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

This is an excellent post, and I agree with all of it.

I will add that acoustic considerations also STRONGLY affect the noise 
produced in any ventilation system, and it is science more than an 
art. The engineers who specialize in this field are called acoustic 
consultants, their formal training is in physics and mechanical 
engineering, and the acoustics specialization begins at the Masters 
Degree level. In my professional life (I'm long retired) I worked with 
professionals in this discipline in the design of sound systems and 
acoustics for large public spaces, where one of their concerns was 
making very good HVAC systems so quiet that they could not be heard in 
concert halls. The considerations there are same as in the KPA1500 -- 
the turbulence (or lack thereof) of air flow, the path, air speed, the 
fans themselves, vibration isolation.


I do NOT recommend that users experiment with ventilation. I DO 
strongly urge Elecraft to retain the services of a good acoustic 
consultant to address complaints I've seen about fan noise.


73, Jim K9YC



On 8/10/2018 10:52 AM, K8ZCT wrote:
My KPA1500 is S/N 00059. I don't operate full power all the time. I 
live in a

compromised antenna
area, and so I will use the amp as required to make contacts that are
difficult assuming I can hear the station well enough to have the QSO.

I have not had problems with the weird display issue that has been 
reported,
and also someone recently replaced their antenna tuner to solve a 
problem

which I have not seen either yet. Thanks for this site, as it gives us a
heads up if we would have similar issues with our equipment.

Maybe I don't run the amp hard enough, my antenna will take 1500 
watts, but
I probably never push it that hard for long periods. I run FT8, but 
with 100

watts or less and I have made plenty of contacts. FT8 is whole another
discussion. SSB is the least difficult for the amp to deal with. CW is
harder and RTTY, FM,FT8 and AM are the worst.

The fans on the power supply make some noise, but I have had several 
tube
amps over the last 40 years that are louder. I haven't installed the 
latest

software update issued in July, so I need to see if that makes any
difference.

I was involved with the design specification, and purchase of medium and
high voltage transformers for my career. Cooling of electrical 
equipment is
a little more complex than just installing fans. There are proper air 
flow

requirements to look at in the design, so the air doesn't get short
circuited, and actually hurt the process. So more air isn't always 
better if

it is not properly applied.

Transformers have RTD's or Thermocouples imbedded in the windings to 
measure

transformer temperature, because that is the "hottest spot" of any
transformer. The hot spot temperature is made up of the ambient air
temperature normally 40 C maximum is used with a 30C average over a 
24 hour

period, and the temperature rise of the unit under load. Most electrical
equipment design is based on a 40C maximum ambient but I didn't see 
in the
manual what Elecraft considered for a maximum. Regardless, the 
ambient heat

around the amplifier must be controlled and not trapped around the unit.
An air conditioned space or proper ventilating for area is critical. 
If you
don't remove the heat your unit will work harder and could make more 
noise

than other units.

Wayne or Eric can comment, but RF amplifiers must follow similar laws of
physics. The heat sink temperature must be maintained or the devices
primarily the LDMOS final amp units will fail. There are average and
maximums I would assume are used in the Elecraft design. Ambient air 
must be

kept at a certain maximum and air flows must not be restricted.

At this time, it good to provide feedback to the vendor on operational
concerns of the equipment, and I did plenty of that over the years. 
However,
I usually realized there were some people, who did this for a living, 
and I

was a consumer maybe a smart consumer, but still I didn't design
transformers as my main employment.

With all the KPA1500's still under warranty I don't think it is a 
good idea
to modify or change anything with regards to the operation, and 
design of
the KPA1500. Again, I am not Wayne or Eric, but I think you are doing 
it at

your risk.

I will wait for Wayne and Eric to come out with improvements, and 
updates

based on customer and other inputs, but I will not modify the KPA1500 in
anyway including external programs that change the operation without 

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - adding fans

[Jim Brown]

This is an excellent post, and I agree with all of it.

I will add that acoustic considerations also STRONGLY affect the noise 
produced in any ventilation system, and it is science more than an art. 
The engineers who specialize in this field are called acoustic 
consultants, their formal training is in physics and mechanical 
engineering, and the acoustics specialization begins at the Masters 
Degree level. In my professional life (I'm long retired) I worked with 
professionals in this discipline in the design of sound systems and 
acoustics for large public spaces, where one of their concerns was 
making very good HVAC systems so quiet that they could not be heard in 
concert halls. The considerations there are same as in the KPA1500 -- 
the turbulence (or lack thereof) of air flow, the path, air speed, the 
fans themselves, vibration isolation.


I do NOT recommend that users experiment with ventilation. I DO strongly 
urge Elecraft to retain the services of a good acoustic consultant to 
address complaints I've seen about fan noise.


73, Jim K9YC



On 8/10/2018 10:52 AM, K8ZCT wrote:

My KPA1500 is S/N 00059. I don't operate full power all the time. I live in a
compromised antenna
area, and so I will use the amp as required to make contacts that are
difficult assuming I can hear the station well enough to have the QSO.

I have not had problems with the weird display issue that has been reported,
and also someone recently replaced their antenna tuner to solve a problem
which I have not seen either yet. Thanks for this site, as it gives us a
heads up if we would have similar issues with our equipment.

Maybe I don't run the amp hard enough, my antenna will take 1500 watts, but
I probably never push it that hard for long periods. I run FT8, but with 100
watts or less and I have made plenty of contacts. FT8 is whole another
discussion. SSB is the least difficult for the amp to deal with. CW is
harder and RTTY, FM,FT8 and AM are the worst.

The fans on the power supply make some noise, but I have had several tube
amps over the last 40 years that are louder. I haven't installed the latest
software update issued in July, so I need to see if that makes any
difference.

I was involved with the design specification, and purchase of medium and
high voltage transformers for my career. Cooling of electrical equipment is
a little more complex than just installing fans. There are proper air flow
requirements to look at in the design, so the air doesn't get short
circuited, and actually hurt the process. So more air isn't always better if
it is not properly applied.

Transformers have RTD's or Thermocouples imbedded in the windings to measure
transformer temperature, because that is the "hottest spot" of any
transformer. The hot spot temperature is made up of the ambient air
temperature normally 40 C maximum is used with a 30C average over a 24 hour
period, and the temperature rise of the unit under load. Most electrical
equipment design is based on a 40C maximum ambient but I didn't see in the
manual what Elecraft considered for a maximum. Regardless, the ambient heat
around the amplifier must be controlled and not trapped around the unit.
An air conditioned space or proper ventilating for area is critical. If you
don't remove the heat your unit will work harder and could make more noise
than other units.

Wayne or Eric can comment, but RF amplifiers must follow similar laws of
physics. The heat sink temperature must be maintained or the devices
primarily the LDMOS final amp units will fail. There are average and
maximums I would assume are used in the Elecraft design. Ambient air must be
kept at a certain maximum and air flows must not be restricted.

At this time, it good to provide feedback to the vendor on operational
concerns of the equipment, and I did plenty of that over the years. However,
I usually realized there were some people, who did this for a living, and I
was a consumer maybe a smart consumer, but still I didn't design
transformers as my main employment.

With all the KPA1500's still under warranty I don't think it is a good idea
to modify or change anything with regards to the operation, and design of
the KPA1500. Again, I am not Wayne or Eric, but I think you are doing it at
your risk.

I will wait for Wayne and Eric to come out with improvements, and updates
based on customer and other inputs, but I will not modify the KPA1500 in
anyway including external programs that change the operation without the
supplier approval. I guess after the warranty period anyone can do what they
want, but don't expect the supplier to honor any warranty issues that may
have been created due to prior modifications of operation.

Just as with a transformer, cooling of an RF amplifier is critical to the
proper operation and long term reliability and life of the unit. Heat is the
main cause of failure of any electrical equipment!


Bill, K8ZCT






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Re: [Elecraft] Noise cancelling headphones

[Grant Youngman]

Bose sells replacement earpads … not overly pricey.

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342

> On Aug 10, 2018, at 1:35 PM, Douglas Hudson  wrote:
> 
> I have two pair Bose QC15 and one less costly headphones ($125), all of which 
> are about three years old.  The black coating on every one of the ear piece 
> cushions has deteriorated and flacked off.  The sets work properly and I like 
> them but I could do without the black poof all over the place.
> 
> Doug H
> K7CUU
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise cancelling headphones

[Gary Smith]

New replacement pads on fleabay for $15. 
The old pads do not do well with sweat & 
body oils.

73,

Gary
KA1J

> I have two pair Bose QC15 and one less costly headphones ($125), all
> of which are about three years old.  The black coating on every one of
> the ear piece cushions has deteriorated and flacked off.  The sets
> work properly and I like them but I could do without the black poof
> all over the place.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - adding fans

[K8ZCT]

My KPA1500 is S/N 00059. I don't operate full power all the time. I live in a
compromised antenna
area, and so I will use the amp as required to make contacts that are
difficult assuming I can hear the station well enough to have the QSO.

I have not had problems with the weird display issue that has been reported,
and also someone recently replaced their antenna tuner to solve a problem
which I have not seen either yet. Thanks for this site, as it gives us a
heads up if we would have similar issues with our equipment.

Maybe I don't run the amp hard enough, my antenna will take 1500 watts, but
I probably never push it that hard for long periods. I run FT8, but with 100
watts or less and I have made plenty of contacts. FT8 is whole another
discussion. SSB is the least difficult for the amp to deal with. CW is
harder and RTTY, FM,FT8 and AM are the worst.

The fans on the power supply make some noise, but I have had several tube
amps over the last 40 years that are louder. I haven't installed the latest
software update issued in July, so I need to see if that makes any
difference.

I was involved with the design specification, and purchase of medium and
high voltage transformers for my career. Cooling of electrical equipment is
a little more complex than just installing fans. There are proper air flow
requirements to look at in the design, so the air doesn't get short
circuited, and actually hurt the process. So more air isn't always better if
it is not properly applied. 

Transformers have RTD's or Thermocouples imbedded in the windings to measure
transformer temperature, because that is the "hottest spot" of any
transformer. The hot spot temperature is made up of the ambient air
temperature normally 40 C maximum is used with a 30C average over a 24 hour
period, and the temperature rise of the unit under load. Most electrical
equipment design is based on a 40C maximum ambient but I didn't see in the
manual what Elecraft considered for a maximum. Regardless, the ambient heat
around the amplifier must be controlled and not trapped around the unit.
An air conditioned space or proper ventilating for area is critical. If you
don't remove the heat your unit will work harder and could make more noise
than other units.

Wayne or Eric can comment, but RF amplifiers must follow similar laws of
physics. The heat sink temperature must be maintained or the devices
primarily the LDMOS final amp units will fail. There are average and
maximums I would assume are used in the Elecraft design. Ambient air must be
kept at a certain maximum and air flows must not be restricted. 

At this time, it good to provide feedback to the vendor on operational
concerns of the equipment, and I did plenty of that over the years. However,
I usually realized there were some people, who did this for a living, and I
was a consumer maybe a smart consumer, but still I didn't design
transformers as my main employment.

With all the KPA1500's still under warranty I don't think it is a good idea
to modify or change anything with regards to the operation, and design of
the KPA1500. Again, I am not Wayne or Eric, but I think you are doing it at
your risk.

I will wait for Wayne and Eric to come out with improvements, and updates
based on customer and other inputs, but I will not modify the KPA1500 in
anyway including external programs that change the operation without the
supplier approval. I guess after the warranty period anyone can do what they
want, but don't expect the supplier to honor any warranty issues that may
have been created due to prior modifications of operation. 

Just as with a transformer, cooling of an RF amplifier is critical to the
proper operation and long term reliability and life of the unit. Heat is the
main cause of failure of any electrical equipment!


Bill, K8ZCT






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Re: [Elecraft] Noise cancelling headphones

[Douglas Hudson]

I have two pair Bose QC15 and one less costly headphones ($125), all of which 
are about three years old.  The black coating on every one of the ear piece 
cushions has deteriorated and flacked off.  The sets work properly and I like 
them but I could do without the black poof all over the place.

Doug H
K7CUU
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[Elecraft] Aged K3 - connector replacement

[Tom Boucher]

After deliberating for years about my ability to change the 28 way
motherboard to front panel connector on my 10 year old K3 for a gold plated
one, I finally plucked up the courage and did the job in about 2 hours.
Elecraft supplied me with a replacement connector some years ago. I have to
say it was a lot easier than I expected and hopefully will now perform
without all sorts of random faults being displayed and regular removal and
re-fitting of the front panel.

So if, like me, you are not sure about doing the job, remove the front
panel and top and front bottom panels to give maximum access. Remove the
old connector by snipping the plastic between each pin one at a time, use a
solder sucker and hold the pin while removing it with a small croc clip.
When they are all out, clean solder out of all the holes with fine
solder-wick braid and flux. The new connector should then push into place.
Re-solder on the opposite side of the board to the connector and the solder
will flow through and around each pin.

My K3 appears to be working perfectly now, so am hoping it will now stay
that way!

73,
Tom G3OLB
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[Elecraft] FS K2-100

[Tomy Ivan via Elecraft]

 I have a very nice K2 for sale, serial number 5702 with the following:
KAT2 Auto Tuner
KDSP2  Internal DSP Filter and real -Time Clock
K160RX 160 meter module with receive Antenna Switch
KSB2 SSB Adapter, with mods for a better audio out sound.
KPA100 100 Watt Amp and RS-232 I/O (K2/100)
KAT100 External auto tuner in the EC2 large cabinet.Kenwood Hand Mic.
I have also the noise Blanker kit not built.
All the Manuals and cables. Pics on request!
All working nicely! $1175.00 Insured and Shipped CONUSA
Contact me at kf...@yahoo.com

73! Tomy KF7GC
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise cancelling headphones

[Michael Blake via Elecraft]

I also used a QC15 and then moved to the QC25 and found that either is a very 
comfortable headset to wear for long periods of time.  The little microphone 
that “dangles” in the cord actually works quite well with both the K3s and KX3 
in most surroundings.  All that it requires is a good TRRS jack to two TRS male 
plugs adapter.

 I have tried a couple of the add on boom mics but I prefer to use my desk 
microphone (Shure SM57 or EV RE50N/D B) most of the time. 

Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI






> On Aug 10, 2018, at 12:20 PM, Mike Kasrich  wrote:
> 
> I've used the QC-15 and the are good. I had a headset buddy but the boom was 
> "limp" it worked. I have a Uflymic for the QC15 if anyone has an interest.
> 
> 
> My choice now is the Bose QC25 and modmic by Antlion.  The QC25 has been 
> replaced by the QC35 so you can get a "25" in an affordable range.
> 
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[Elecraft] Noise cancelling headphones

[Mike Kasrich]

I've used the QC-15 and the are good. I had a headset buddy but the boom 
was "limp" it worked. I have a Uflymic for the QC15 if anyone has an 
interest.



My choice now is the Bose QC25 and modmic by Antlion.  The QC25 has been 
replaced by the QC35 so you can get a "25" in an affordable range.


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - adding fans

[Richard Zalewski]

Very good info Tony.  Saves me the experiment.  I think it also shows that
the guys at Elecraft did a good job in cooling design.

Richard
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On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 8:19 AM N2TK, Tony  wrote:

> For the heck of it brought my KPA1500 from the basement to the shack desk.
> Ran a test with 10 CQ’s on 6M with 1K out on FT8. By the time the CQ’s were
> done the amp temp was up to about 75C. The amp is set so the fan is always
> on at #1.
> Added two 4” 110VAC fans in series to cut down the speed and noise and
> covered the exhaust holes on the top of the amp to extract air. Then I
> tried with just one 4” fan in the center running full speed. Bottom line
> there was virtually no difference in the top temp of the amp with these
> settings.
> I know, not very scientific. Just seeing if there would be a noticeable
> difference with adding fans.
> Time to move the amp back to the basement. I never hear my amps ☺
> 73,
> N2TK, Tony
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[Elecraft] KPA1500 - adding fans

[N2TK, Tony]

For the heck of it brought my KPA1500 from the basement to the shack desk. Ran 
a test with 10 CQ’s on 6M with 1K out on FT8. By the time the CQ’s were done 
the amp temp was up to about 75C. The amp is set so the fan is always on at #1.
Added two 4” 110VAC fans in series to cut down the speed and noise and covered 
the exhaust holes on the top of the amp to extract air. Then I tried with just 
one 4” fan in the center running full speed. Bottom line there was virtually no 
difference in the top temp of the amp with these settings. 
I know, not very scientific. Just seeing if there would be a noticeable 
difference with adding fans.
Time to move the amp back to the basement. I never hear my amps ☺
73,
N2TK, Tony  

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Re: [Elecraft] HRD slow accessing K3 frequency controls

[Bill]

I will amend the above:

It is not the fault of MY K3.


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Re: [Elecraft] HRD slow accessing K3 frequency controls

[Bill]

Got it!  It was suggested in an email that I install an old version of 
HRD. I did that (5.24.xxx) and sure enough - all is working just fine now.


Question is:

Is it the fault of a Windows update?

Is it the fault of an updated version of HRD.

Fact is:

It is not the fault of the K3!

The jury of users can figure the rest out - I will merely run the old 
version of HRD and enjoy it.


Bill W2BLC K-Line




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Re: [Elecraft] HRD slow accessing K3 frequency controls

[Bill]

Also have noticed that when using the K-Pod to QSY:

HRD is very slow to report the current frequency and cannot keep up with 
the VFO. The K3 display works properly with the K-Pod.


Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] HRD slow accessing K3 frequency controls

[Dave Cole (NK7Z)]

Bill,
Please let me know if you see slow comms between the K3 and otehr 
programs.  I am seeing that in some cases.


73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Technical Specialist

On 08/10/2018 09:41 AM, Bill wrote:

I have tried and tested everything mentioned and a load more. Results:

Primary Computer is solid - working properly
Laptop using a converter to RS232 - also working properly
HRD performs properly with my TS480 with either computer
HRD fails with the K3 on either computer (symptoms already discussed in 
prior postings)
K3 is fully updated and no connection changes have been made in over 6 
months except to test

  (replaced all lines for testing purposes)
K3 is currently operated using a Genovation and K-Pod - works wonderful!!!

At this point I am done wasting time on using HRD for the K3. For 
whatever reason, it does not perform as I expect. I can use it - just 
not expect to do multiple QSYs at a fast pace (such as checking various 
net frequencies quickly). Others mileage may vary.


Bill W2BLC K-Line


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Re: [Elecraft] HRD slow accessing K3 frequency controls

[Bill]

I have tried and tested everything mentioned and a load more. Results:

Primary Computer is solid - working properly
Laptop using a converter to RS232 - also working properly
HRD performs properly with my TS480 with either computer
HRD fails with the K3 on either computer (symptoms already discussed in 
prior postings)
K3 is fully updated and no connection changes have been made in over 6 
months except to test

 (replaced all lines for testing purposes)
K3 is currently operated using a Genovation and K-Pod - works wonderful!!!

At this point I am done wasting time on using HRD for the K3. For 
whatever reason, it does not perform as I expect. I can use it - just 
not expect to do multiple QSYs at a fast pace (such as checking various 
net frequencies quickly). Others mileage may vary.


Bill W2BLC K-Line


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