Re: [Elecraft] K3/Icom amp interface
I use the Microham Micro Keyer II to do this. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve Cornell Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:04 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3/Icom amp interface Does anyone know of an interface between the K3 and an Icom 2KL/PW1 amps for auto band switching?Steve K4AHA __ 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 Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.14/2238 - Release Date: 07/15/09 06:07:00 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 New fw loader
I just did the same steps (twice) and my data mode did change to DATA A (both times). Using 3.10. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lyle Johnson Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 5:47 PM To: Brian Alsop Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 New fw loader Here are the steps. 1) Set digital mode to FSK -D. Verify it is there correctly 2) Set mode to CW. 3) Turn radio off . 4) Turn radio back on 5) Look at the digital mode. It becomes DATA A. I followed these steps, and my Data mode remains FSK. 73, Lyle KK7P __ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.287 / Virus Database: 270.11.59/2063 - Release Date: 04/16/09 16:38:00 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Sales service goes from bad to worse
This is what he does. Look at his other emails in achieve. He just likes to bad mouth the company. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Naumann Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 7:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Sales service goes from bad to worse Do you really think that publicly airing this clerical error is the most effective way of getting to a resolution? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:22 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Sales service goes from bad to worse I am sorry, this is going to be a rant, but exactly what do they think they are playing at in Elecraft Sales? Nearly 3 weeks ago I ordered a KXV3 and a couple of hardware upgrades for my K3. I paid using PayPal, accepting the USPS charge which was nearly half the cost of the actual order. When nothing was received for such a long time I obtained at the end of last week the tracking number from Elecraft Sales and was able to determine that the package had been stuck in customs for several days and had just been released. When nothing was delivered again today I used the tracking number again and was informed that they had attempted to deliver at 12:28 today. Except that my wife and I had been in all day and no-one had tried to deliver anything. I contacted Sales again to find out if they had given me the right tracking number, and eventually received a reply containing the details they had given for shipment. One vital line of the address (house number, street name) was missing, the phone number given bore only a 60% correlation with mine, and the email address was an old one with one letter missing so it wouldn't have worked even if it had still been available. I really don't know how much clearer I could make my order than to send it via PayPal which includes my confirmed shipping address as part of the standard email. Once upon a time you could order something from Elecraft and it was here in a few days. It seems to be becoming increasingly slow, expensive and error prone (last year I had to remind sales twice before they sent back-ordered items.) I'm afraid this is the last time I order anything from Elecraft. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shackhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 http://www.wota.org.uk/ Wainwrights On The Air -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Sales-service-goes-from-bad-to-worse-tp2489040 p2489040.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.11/1997 - Release Date: 03/16/09 07:04:00 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Feature request
I for one would not like this change. I have this on my Icoms and never liked it. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 4:11 PM To: 'Ken Kopp'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request Having the actual transmit freq PROMINENTLY displayed when you transmit on CW with the decoder working would be a nice confirmation that you are indeed xmitting where you think you are (split or not) - just listen to the K5D xmit freq - looks like lots of folks need lots of reminders of just where they are xmitting! Perhaps it's just a human condition! What I'd REALLY like to see is the actual xmit freq displayed on the top line (VFO A display line where the readout is a larger size). Then if you are split it would display VFO A freq (rx freq as it does normally) until you hit xmit and then would display VFO B freq (where you are xmitting) on that line - sort of flip-flop the data. When you quit xmitting, VFO A would again be displayed as usual and - if the text decode is turned on - the VFO B line would again display the decoded text. 'Course with QSK this could be quite dazzling! Of course there are lots of other scenarios where this extra little prodding might be very useful - those are left as an exercise to the reader! 73 es gud dxing --Don N4HH K3/100 #83 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:41 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Feature request Hi Mike, When working split it would be nice to display your transmit frequency. While in SPLIT mode, I see the TX frequency (VFO B) displayed in the VFO B window, with a TX-labeled arrow pointing at B. Say you have 21.295 for VFO A receiving K5D and VFO B at 21.305 for transmit. While I see the TX arrow on B it would be nice to see that you were actually transmitting on 305 on the main display. While in SPLIT mode where else -could- you be transmitting? Why would you need to be shown this information in a second place at the same time? In split mode could it be possible to display the 2nd VFO frequency and be able to change the vfo with the sub/rit knob. In split I can't recall ever needing to use the rit feature. You can change the VFO B frequency with the VFO B knob, either by turning the knob and reading the resulting change in the VFO B window or by tapping A/B to swap the VFO's to put yourself on the frequency of the calling station. I think this is what you want to do. SUB is a button and RIT is a knob. I don't follow what you're suggesting. I agree, I've never had occasion to either RIT or XIT in SPLIT ... or in any situation, for that matter ... but the results of a change to either are displayed in the respective window if either is enabled. Actually, I -never- use either RIT or XIT, but that's just a personal preference. It would be nice to have immediate control over both vfo's if possible. You do ... by turning each VFO's knob. Heard you in a K5D pile-up today, BTW. I operated from there in the mid-90's ... a miserable place, too. (:-) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP __ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1953 - Release Date: 02/14/09 18:01:00 __ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 02/13/09 18:29:00 __ 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
RE: [Elecraft] K3AFMDKT Doc
You need a more current version of reader to open it. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave G4AON Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:47 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3AFMDKT Doc Gil, do you mean this pdf document? http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/K3%20AF%20Stage%20Upgrade%20Instructions%20R ev%20A.pdf It opens fine for me... 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 - I am unable to open this doc. Receive message file is damaged cannot be repaired. Any one else having this problem? Can open other docs on same page where K3AFMDKT is shown Thank you Gil K8EAG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.11/1819 - Release Date: 11/29/2008 6:52 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] [K3] Negative ALC Mod
Is this mod only a customer mod? Or is this mod included in recent production? If it is part of recent production, does any know about when it became part of the standard production? Thanks Bob Serwy - N9RS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 6M receive performance
I use my K3 often on 6 meters. I have no problem hearing stations on 6 meters. I can hear the noise increase when I connect my 4 element 6 meter beam to the radio. So at my QTH, I do not need any additional receive gain. Also the dynamic range is much better on 6 meters then it was on my IC 756 Pro III. Local stations would desense the Pro III. I can't tell they are there with the K3. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 2:04 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 6M receive performance Julian, others ... The K3 is ... in my opinion ... quite adequate on 6M. I would certainly -not- say it's deaf. I have now logged a few hundred contacts on the band using my K3 and it's performance is OK. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.2/1741 - Release Date: 10/23/2008 7:54 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 and 6 meters
I cannot agree that the K3 is sub par on 6 meters. I also cannot dispute what Ron says. My Pro III cannot hear any better than my K3 on 6 meters. You must live in a very quite location and have a very good 746. Like I said before, at my QTH adding an external preamp would not improve weak signal performance for me. Are you sure your K3 is up to spec on 6 meters? Did you have the preamp on? Did you have Noise Reduction on. I know Noise Reduction can make very weak signals disappear on any band with my K3. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Spencer Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:05 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and 6 meters I can say without hesitation that the K3 is sub par on 6 meters compared to other rigs below its class. I compared directly with an IC746. When we enjoyed a rare opening on 6 to JA earlier this year I was able to work a JA with the K3. Barely. And I say barely because the audio was cranked all the way up and I could just hear them. The next day I ran a line from the RX ant out to the IC 746 so I could switch between the rigs just by pushing the RX ANT switch on the K3. With the IC 746 I was able to hear signals that were not audible on the K3. Clear and simply the K3 was not up to the task. I did contact Elecraft about this and Wayne replied as he did just today (10/23) to the reflector with the same explanation. My point to him was no where is this deficiency on 6 noted in the K3 literature. I agree with those that already said that $149 for the preamp is steep for performance that should have been included in the rig. I think the K3 is a FANTASTIC rig for HF. But am disappointed I needed to spend even more money for equally good performance on 6. I bought the ARR preamp. I'd still buy the K3 and recommend it to others but everyone should be made aware of its lack of performance on 6. Ron N4XD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.2/1741 - Release Date: 10/23/2008 7:54 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Initial Configuration - THANKS AND VERY 73 TO ALL WHO TOOK THE TIME TO HELP ME!
What configuration are you ordering? Bob Serwy - N9RS _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Young Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 11:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Initial Configuration - THANKS AND VERY 73 TO ALL WHO TOOK THE TIME TO HELP ME! A sincere THANK YOU to all who replied to my request for advice on a 'starter' configuration for the K3! Your suggestions are invaluable and I am acting accordingly. I'll be ordering my K3 this week and will let you all know when I have it up and running. Very 73 and all the best to you all! Jim K9RII _ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. See Now http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
I am using K3 with firmware DSP 1.92 and MCU 2.46 (latest firmware). I am also using LP-Bridge v0.9.82. Everything is working fine here. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Alspaugh Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 4:36 AM To: Simon (HB9DRV) Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride Simon, Not working here yet. 73 Doug N3QW - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Larry Phipps [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 12:41 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride Hi Larry, Here's 1989 - http://mannindustries.net/hrd/public/betas/041/HRDv041b1989_Full.exe This implements everything available in Wayne's CAT support, as the radio stays in K31 all the time I hope your bridge is no longer broken - let's see. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] New kit in about 30 minutes, I'll be in K31 mode all the time (as pre-1988) with the exception of the FW command where I'll send K30,FW;K31;. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] re: K3 - 60M channel storage and recall
You may not like it, but I like this way much better than the Kendwood method. You cannot please everyone. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave G4AON Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 1:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] re: K3 - 60M channel storage and recall Wayne I hope I am not asking too much, but the K3 is nothing like as easy to use in channelised mode as many other transceivers are. A basic TS570 has a V/M switch, you are either in VFO mode or Memory mode. In memory mode rotating the multi-function knob switches through memories, receiving on each as you switch, even changing bands. It doesn't rely on copying the contents to the VFO, prefixing them with a * or any other work arounds. The later TS480 works in the same manner. Short of bringing out a MK2 version of the K3's front panel, I guess you have painted yourself into a corner as there isn't a VFO/Mem switch on the K3. 73 Dave, G4AON === Julian, Dave, Tony: I'm not sure I understand what you're asking for. The K3 lets you designate any number of variable-length blocks of channelized frequency memories, then use VFO A to instantly hop among them. You can also do channel-hop scanning within one of these blocks. For example, I have memories 61-65 set up as a channel block for the five U.S. 60-m frequencies. From any band, I can simply recall one of these memories, and the VFO becomes a channel control, just as if the rig were crystal-controlled. Similarly, I have a block set up for 2-m repeaters, etc. Am I missing something? SNIP Wayne N6KR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding)
On my Icom 746 Pro, when I press and hold REV (or tap A/B)the mode, frequency and bandwidth can change. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:08 AM To: 'Vic K2VCO' Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'; 'wayne burdick' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding) Not true. The two VFOs can be set with different bandwidths (etc.) and then when you hold REV or tap A/B, all the parameters change. This is how you work a pileup (at least, this is how I did it) when you do not have a subreceiver. It is not necessary that all the parameters change when holding REV or A/B. The other transceivers I've used that lack second receivers do not change bandwidth or mode when holding Rev or change bandwidth when swapping VFOs. Whether bandwidth changes or not is not significant. The key is that MODE not change or more specifically mode be stored with frequency on A-B. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: Vic K2VCO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'wayne burdick'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding) Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: I think the issue is specifically copying mode along with the frequency. To me, if KRX3 is not installed, copy everything since the receive parameters are not important on VFO B (no receive). Not true. The two VFOs can be set with different bandwidths (etc.) and then when you hold REV or tap A/B, all the parameters change. This is how you work a pileup (at least, this is how I did it) when you do not have a subreceiver. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Illogical coding
Why couldn't this be a configuration setting? The AB can be set like it is now (single tap and if needed a second tap)or a single tap would be an AB[all]. If this is something you would like to change on a regular basis, then give the ability to use a PF key to toggle the selection. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill W5WVO Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 1:00 PM To: Brian Alsop; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Illogical coding Agreed, this would be an easily fixed bug -- just include the AB[all] function as part of the results of pressing SPLIT. However, as a 6-meter operator, I vote for retaining the current behavior as-is, due to the common occurrence of split-mode (as opposed to split-frequency) QSOs. You could make the automatic behavior you desire be a configuration option -- SPLIT invokes AB[all] or something like that. I can see where an HF DXer would like it to work that way. However, for my purposes on VHF, I prefer to have all this stuff manually under my control, as it is now. Please don't do away with this more flexible capability altogether! And as an ancillary comment, I hope the fix for the SSB/CW VFO offset issue is coming up in the queue Real Soon Now. Been waiting a long time. :-) Bill W5WVO - Original Message - From: Brian Alsop [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 5:46 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Illogical coding Bob, In fact, just pressing SPLIT should get you to the same condition as two A-B taps and pressing SPLIT. Miss one of the three steps are you're transmitting on the DX frequency. I just don't understand the logic. It isn't if operating split is a rare occurrence. Those few who want cross band or cross mode splits ought to have to do the extra taps. I really hope Elecraft will fix this some day. Other rigs have it right. Of course there is the $600 solution 73 de Brian/K3KO Bob Cunnings wrote: In a related vein, the improvement introduced in version 1.87/1.69 still gets me once in a while. Previously, a single tap of the A-B button copied frequency, mode and filter settings from VFO A to VFO B. Starting with 1.87, two taps are needed - the first to copy the frequency, and another to copy mode and filter settings. The result can be the same as in your case if I go split but forget to tap A-B twice. No rationale was given for the change, but from a ergonomics standpoint I never understood why the most common use case was complicated in this way. Bob NW8L On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:32 PM, Robert Ansell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I recently had to replace the front panel on my SN 1401 K3 because of a blank display. This just arrived today with the latest software/firmware dated 9/9/08. All went smoothly and now I can see the display as it should be. I went through all the cal and setup routines and all was perfect. I was turning my attention to the bands and was looking to snag a new country on cw. I noticed that the station was listening up in frequency so I engaged a split on VFO B and set the frequency and tried to call but no action out of my key. I looked at the display and discovered that I was no longer in QSK only VOX so I hit the QSK button and VFO B came back and said N/A in the screen! I tried several times to engage QSK but no way was I going to get the K3 to key. Going back to XIT I was able to snag that guy but here is where it gets interesting. I called Elecraft and asked what was going on and Scott had no Idea but asked me what version of manual I had and discovered that I had an old version C that was over a year old! I downloaded the newest version of the manual and much to my surprise there was a note that is not in the earlier version about B SET that indicated it could be set up in a different mode! Sure enough that VFO had been set up for SSB and that was why I could not key the radio. Why on earth if you are in CW on VFO A and press split would you ever expect that VFO B would ever default to anything but CW on VFO B!!! This in my opinion is completely illogical. Can anyone out there give me an explanation why I should be wrong on this account? I might have been upset if I didn't go back to XIT to solve the problem but I can just see in a contest situation where someone was unaware of this that sparks wouldn't fly. What say you guys! Bob Ansell K1WGM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post
RE: [Elecraft] K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding) (wayne burdick)
I vote for a configuration option. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard Klein Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 4:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding) (wayne burdick) Since your listening and counting I 'm voting. I had exactly the experience Bob had. Couldn't transmit, then when I thought I had it all figured out (4 tries later) in my haste I transmitted on the DX frequency :-( (mea culpa). I believe there would be no problem if the sub RX is installed but under my current cx's it is very cumbersome. On the other hand I see Wayne's point IF the sub RX is available. My vote make it an op option. 73, Howard..K2HK Lyle wrote: The changes came about as a result of careful deliberation based on input from customers, followed by field testing and evaluation of that feedback. We're listening! Wayne wrote: Suppose you're using SPLIT, listening to a weak DX station on the main RX (in a very narrow bandwidth with preamp on), while tuning for a clear spot with the sub RX (using a wider bandwidth and preamp off). With one tap of AB you can move VFO B back to the starting point and work your way up again. If this also copied VFO A's filter and preamp settings (etc.) to VFO B, you'd have to set them up all over again. But I'll be happy to sit back and listen to arguments pro and con. If it looks like a lot of operators would prefer to copy everything with one tap, I could add a menu entry. If no one argues in favor of two-tap (including the field testers), I could change it outright. I'm easy :) Thanks for your input. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Topics
I enjoy all the chatter on this list. The messages I do not care about, I do not read in their entirety. I for one, do not want this list censored. Bob Serwy - N9RS Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Agsten Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 8:59 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Topics This list is quickly becoming somewhat of a waste of time to read. There are those who would like to redesign the K3 or critique various aspects of it, such as distortion or keying, to those who would like it personalized for themselves. It seems like Elecraft gives an inch and then many want to take a mile. I have to wonder if many of these folks ever just operate their K3? It's a fine radio just as it is. Why not just get on the air and enjoy it? That's what I'm going to do rather than spend time looking at each post. Posts about things like xvtr operation or various settings are fine, but all of the numbers from various tests might be best discussed directly rather than take up lotrs of space on here. 73, Dave N8AG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 and StepIR/Icom PW-1
I have done this. I use a micro Keyer II that has a CI-V port that emulates an Icom transceiver to control the PW-1. The micro Keyer II connects to the K3 and the CI-V jack on the micro Keyer II connects to the Steppir and PW-1 using a Y cable. With the new Steppir cable from Microham, the PW-1 would still connect to the CI-V jack but the Steppir would connect to the iLink jack on the micro Keyer II. In this configuration, the micro Keyer II only sends the transmit frequency to the Steppir controller (prevents the wide split problem), in PTT mode the micro Keyer II inhibits transmit when the Steppir motors are running and in VOX mode the micro Keyer II leaves the PW-1 in standby when the Steppir motors are running. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 1:16 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and StepIR/Icom PW-1 Has anybody interfaced a StepIR and/or Icom PW-1 with a K3? I have a friend who asked me about it and might be interested in the new Icom coming out. I am trying to steer him in this direction which I believe with all the K3 options, the K3 will still be lower in price than the new Icom and be a better radio. Any info would be appreciated. 73 Tom / k1tl... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Firmware and DSP Upgrades
If you read the achieves on this topic you will see that they use several third parties to test the software upgrades. They also have official releases and they have beta releases. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BOB PHILBROOK Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware and DSP Upgrades I don't know to what extent or to what degree the tests of K3 firmware and DSP upgrades must reach before being released for general use. However, it is apparent to me with the numerous issues with NR and DSP that more needs to be done before K3 software products are released for general use. While I have no aversion to software upgrades, one does not want to trade one set of problems for others. This, unfortunately, appears to be happening more and more as the software becomes more extensive in capabilities. I don't know if Elecraft utilizes such techniques, but independent verification and validation (IVV) of software has proven time and time again to work. One cannot expect a software developer to adequately test his work. Independent testing by a third party against approved criteria catches many bugs and problems developers fail to see. And unless one has a rigorous, structured software testing effort, problems such as those with DSP and NR will come back and bite you every time. Having software tested by the developer often leads to the old problem of two steps forward and one in reverse with software releases. I make the suggestion that more time be spent proofing firmware and DSP upgrades and for Elecraft to employ software IVV. Bob, K9PAG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] DVR
On the K3 order form it states fall or winter 2008. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:32 AM To: LB3SA Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DVR been no word, other than it will be shipped after KRX3, so in theory, they could be starting on it now. I for one am eagerly awaiting (since May'07) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Either that wallpaper goes, or I do. - last words of Oscar Wild On 14 Aug 2008, at 17:28, LB3SA wrote: Has anyone received or tried the DVR yet? I'm not sure if this is yet to be developed or if they started to ship it. As far as I understand it is due to be shipped to me sometime late this fall - but I have a late serial number on my K3 (S/N 1412). ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly issue with bottom Heat Sink cover!
According to the assembly manual page 55, The NOTE states The three screws marked A must be 1/4 black pan head with inside tooth lock washers under the screw heads. Also read the CAUTION. Bob Serwy - N9RS Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:51 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly issue with bottom Heat Sink cover! Hey gang, Just spent 4 hours assembling K3 s/n 1318 and all went well except for one slight but potentially serious hardware problem. When installing the bottom heat sink cover over the LPA I noticed that the required 4-40 x 1/4 screws bottomed out in the standoffs under the TO-220 LPA transistors before they would compress the cover to the transistors (and yes I can measure screw lengths). This will leave a gap between the transistor and the heatsink and not provide proper heat sinking! It is strange to note that one of the Manual Errata changes was to point out that the heat sink cover was slightly thicker than the other bottom cover. Wonder if this part has changed? Any way, I added 3 #4 stainless steel flat washers under the screw heads and that allows the screws to fully compress the heat sink against the transistors. For a belts and suspenders fix I also added a dab of heat sink compound to the transistors as well. I did not check the screws coming from the top side of t! ! he LPA assy to see if the factory may have used the wrong/longer screws taking up extra standoff threads. A #4 split washer could have also been left off of this top side screw and create the same issue or tol. stack up of the parts? Any way HEADS UP! 73, Rodger N4NRW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] [K3] TCXO3 Method 3 REF CAL when might it be implemented
Unless I am mistaken, the tcxo3 option gives you +/- 1 ppm now. Method 3 will improve this to +/- 0.5 ppm (when implemented). The standard tcxo provides +/- 5 ppm. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Roger Marrotte Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] TCXO3 Method 3 REF CAL when might it be implemented Many of us have the TCXO3 and I for one, and I assume many others, would like to have some idea when the Method 3 (1 ppm TCXO Option) will be implemented. I'll settle for something like soon, in a few months, by the end of the year or when we get around to it. Some statement on the subject would be appreciated. Thanks, a very satisfied K3 owner, Roger, W1EM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] [K3] Split Operation in contest
What about using a macro that would issue an A/B and a split off. Use another macro that would issue an A/B and a split on. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Olivier F5MZN Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 5:12 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Split Operation in contest Hi - We switched to K3's for our contest station FY5KE, in replacements of our 20-year old Kenwood TS-850. We are now getting ready our equipment for the coming contest season. So far so good, we are quite happy with the K3 which is really a great radio. There is only one detail I would like to have your opinion about. From everywhere outside US, we are used to operate split on 40 (and sometimes on 80 as well), transmitting and also sometimes listening in the European segment as well (you know, listening 7205 and my frequency, for example). With our Kenwood radios, we had an external toggle switch located just near the computer keyboard. This switch was connected to the ACC3 connector (front panel remote) of the TS-850 in order to remotely command the TF-SET button. That way, we were able to easely choose which of the TX or RX frequency to listen. Using such an external switch, it was not necessary to hold the finger on the TF-SET button and this was very confortable. The REV button of the K3 is relatively similar to the TS-850's TF-SET one, except that it is not possible to transmit when this switch is pressed. It means that the op must think to release the REV button before any transmission (and to press it right after the end of the transmission if he need to listen again his TX frequency). On the other hand, it is necessary to hold the finger on that button which is not confortable, especially when operating SOAB. I wonder if someone around got a way to deal with that problem. Of course, a the possible solution would be to get the sub-receiver... which we didn't included in our order! An easy way would be to have a new entry in the menu in order to modify the behaviour of the REV button in that manner: a single tap on the REV button will focus the headphones to the TX frequency. Another single tap on the REV button will focus back the headphone to the split frequency (normal split operation). I wonder if that would be possible to implement such a behaviour in the next firmware. Thanks in anticipation for your comments, Best 73, -- Olivier / F5MZN, op at FY5KE, TM2Y, TM6I ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems
They can keep Comcast and use a free Google or Hotmail account. Bob Serwy - N9RS Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:16 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems No, Comcast is the worst, by far! (:-)) It's impossible for Rose to reach her case and cover customers that are Comcast subscribers. This is why you see an occasional broadcast message from her to a list member. From the customer's viewpoint it just looks like she's not responded to a request, and that's bad for business. (;-) We have a number of Comcast subscribers on our personal mailing list and their messages always bounce. Additionally ... for some ... an alternate ISP simply doesn't exist and the only alternative is a dial-up ISP. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Split ops?
From what I can tell, the UPBn; has not been implemented. All you can do is use up; (for 10 Hz on the VFO A) So you must use 200 up;'s (not practical). Then do a swt11; (to swap VFO's). Also use ft1; to turn on split. (That is a number one.) All swh13; does is toggle split on and off. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G4ILO Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 3:45 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Split ops? Bob Serwy wrote: Yes there is. I use it. 'k31;swt13;swt13;k30; OK. I mis-remembered the problem I had trying to get this to work. I'm sending SWT13;SWT13;UPB4;UPB4;SWH13; The two VFOs *are* being set to the same frequency and mode, and SPLIT is being engaged, but VFO B is not being set 2KHz higher in frequency. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com KComm for K2/K3: www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Split-ops--tp18282086p18290111.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3: AF Gain delay?
I haven't noticed it here. I have the latest beta. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joel R. Hallas Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 1:49 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: AF Gain delay? Folks, I notice a significant delay in response to the AF Gain control while in receive so far just one receiver here!). I'm not sure if it has always been this way and I hadn't observed it b4, but certainly for the last few F/W upgrades. I haven't done the most recent beta version since my radio PC is currently casters up. It doesn't matter the mode, BW, AGC or NR setting. With a loud signal present, turning the AG Gain down seems to have no effect until it is down way too far, likewise when bringing it back up to compensate. I finally decided it was working, just exhibiting a delay of somewhere around 1/4 - 1/2 second. Have others noted this and/or, better yet, found a way to avoid it? Thanks much! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Split ops?
I was able to get the up4 (not the upb4) to work by keeping this command in a separate macro from the sw commands. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G4ILO Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 3:45 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Split ops? Bob Serwy wrote: Yes there is. I use it. 'k31;swt13;swt13;k30; OK. I mis-remembered the problem I had trying to get this to work. I'm sending SWT13;SWT13;UPB4;UPB4;SWH13; The two VFOs *are* being set to the same frequency and mode, and SPLIT is being engaged, but VFO B is not being set 2KHz higher in frequency. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com KComm for K2/K3: www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Split-ops--tp18282086p18290111.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] 2Khz Up Split Command
Julian - G4ILO: The following command works. For some reason, adding a swap VFO made it work. The following command set: sets A=B (including mode), then swap VFO, then move VFO A up 2 khz, then swap VFO again, then turn on split. k31;swt13;swt13;swt11;k30;up4;up4;k31;swt11;k30;ft1; Bob Serwy - N9RS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Split ops?
Yes there is. I use it. 'k31;swt13;swt13;k30; Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G4ILO Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 4:57 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Split ops? Don Wilhelm wrote: Several folks wanted it that way (for several reasons), so there was a recent change. One tap of the AB button changes only the frequency. Two taps will change the mode and other settings too. Look at the firmware release notes for further explanation. Unfortunately, sending two software commands that simulate pressing AB in succession doesn't have the same effect. So there is no way to set VFO B to the same mode as A using a macro. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com KComm for K2/K3: www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Split-ops--tp18282086p18286654.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [K3] RE: [Elecraft] UTILITY Improvements
XML is for numbers and text. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of K3KO Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:18 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [K3] RE: [Elecraft] UTILITY Improvements Heck no. Go with ASCII. I don't know why people want to complicate the dickens out of things. We're not talking about graphics. Simply numbers and text. KISS see your common sense quote below DE Brian/K3KO Lee Buller wrote: Why not use XML so interchange could be universal? That way people can send each other their set ups. That could be interesting. And, you could change set ups depending on what you want to do Lee- K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/UTILITY-Improvements-tp18186639p18228449.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 operating scripts to help first-time users
Instead of placing this info in the owners manual, how about just adding it to FAQ on the web site. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Debbie Salas Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 operating scripts to help first-time users While working on the next revision of the owner's manual... I wonder if it would be a good idea to include a table with popular microphones and what the settings should be (Elecraft, Kenwood and Heil?). Just because there seem to be a lot of quesitons about this here. Since I'm a CW op this doesn't affect me, but seems like it might help some folks. Phil - AD5X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Kit Received
K3/100 kit, KVX3, FM filter, 2.8Khz filter, 400 Hz filter Ordered - January 27, 2008 Katiegram - June 12, 2008 Madelyngram - June 17, 2008 Delivered - June 24, 2008 - S/N - 1105 2.8 Khz filter Backordered ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available
I use MicroKeyer II and N4PY software for Icom and I use Eltima shared Serial so I also can use DX4WIN (both N4PY and DX4WIN both share Com 5). I have Windows XP Pro and I have no problem at all. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 7:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available Do you speak with personal experience or simply speculation? I know from dealing with the support issues that it will not access virtual/USB ports that have 32-bit drivers. This is due entirely to operating system considerations with 16 bit code. I believe Carl offers a 10 day free trial, so you can try it before committing to it, That's good. I did not see anything about a 10 day trial in my last (quick) look at the web site. Given that it is 16 bit code, I would recommend anyone using XP or Vista make sure that there are no problems in their installation. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 3:35 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available Joe, Do you speak with personal experience or simply speculation? I believe Carl offers a 10 day free trial, so you can try it before committing to it, and once purchased, you get 1 year of free updates. The program is not posted for download, so you have to email Carl [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you would like to try a copy. His subscription service is only for the updates - your copy can be run forever even if you stop the subscription. I also believe it runs on all 32 bit Windows OSs - I have had it running on Windows 2000 and Windows XP, and Carl states that it will run on anything from Windows 95 to Vista (but not isat64), and I am not sure about NT. I no longer use N4PY software routinely - I migrated to Ham Radio Deluxe because of its integration for digital mode operation, but YMMV, that is just my choice. 73, Don W3FPR Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: As far as I know you can't run N4PY's software without first purchasing it but there are reviews on eHam.net . Be careful in committing to N4PY's software. Last I knew it was still 16 bit code and would not run with some software and hardwire drivers in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Specifically, all 16 bit software is not compatible with virtual ports created by the Eltima software library (e.g., microHAM Router) and the most recent USB drivers from several vendors. I do not know of any way to determine in advance if your particular system will support 16-bit (Windows 3.1) software. Most authors converted to 32 bit programming models when Windows 95 was released and Microsoft is reported to be eliminating 16 bit support completely in the 64 bit versions of Vista/XP. 73, ... Joe, W4TV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 and Icom PW-1
Any one has a K3 and a PW-1 hooked up for automatic band switching of the PW-1? If so, how as it accomplished? Thanks Bob Serwy - N9RS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] The K3 in comprison to the Big Guns
Maybe you need to ask Icom and Yaesu why they charge so much for their rigs. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shane White Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] The K3 in comprison to the Big Guns That's it, I'm going to ask the silly question. How can the K3's receiver outperform that of the Icom IC-7800 and Yaesu FTDX9000? These two radios cost in excess of $11,000 and weigh in at over 25Kg (55lbs)! The K3 costs about $2000 and weighs about 4Kg (8.5lbs). Yes the K3 is deficient of a screen, internal PSU and some knobs but why on earth is there such a difference in price and weight? Given this, how can the K3's receiver outperform these other radios? These questions keep bugging me. Those glossy Yaesu and Icom brochures certainly don't help! -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/The-K3-in-comprison-to-the-Big-Guns-tp17267266p1726726 6.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good
I do not transmit AM or ESSB and I do not want it baned. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 11:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good -Original Message- From: Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Most HF users want AM and ESSB (occupied bandwidth greater than required for communications quality - 2.6 to 2.8 KHz) banned. On what information do you make this claim? 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 low PEP Power on SSB
See FAQ on Elecraft Web site under Microphone connections. Bias is on pin 6 Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 low PEP Power on SSB The standard Kenwood wiring has the 8 volts or so on a different pin than the Elecraft uses. I think the Kenwood is pin 5, and the Elecraft is pin 6--or maybe I have that backwards. But there is a difference. That's news to me. Can someone confirm that the +8VDC is on another pin other than the Kenwood standard? Paul, W9AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors
I maybe lucky but I have been using anderson power poles for a few years and I never had a problem with them. I use them for all my ham power connections. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Fairbank Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:22 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors Iv'e been getting away from using Anderson Powerpole connectors and now relying on Tyco Electronics/AMP Power Lock Connectors. Essentially the same thing, but much higher quality. They will mate with the Anderson line so no problem there. A lot of people have complained at how easily the powerpoles come apart. I did some testing and found that it takes about 3 lbs of force to pull two powerpoles apart, while it takes 8 lbs for the AMP connectors. With an AMP mated to Anderson, it takes 6 lbs. With the AMP connectors, it takes considerably more force to mate them and there is a distinct snap/click sound when they go together. The pins are thicker and they have wings on them so they don't flop around in the housing like the Anderson ones do. Also, they don't require a roll pin to lock them together. There is a little tab on the housing that locks one half of the connector to the other. They do cost more but your getting a higher quality product in my opinion. Anyway, for those of you that have an issue with the way Anderson's lock together, you might want to give these a try. I get mine from Mouser. http://www.mouser.com/catalog/632/1186.PDF Eric N3EF --- On Mon, 4/28/08, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors To: 'Robert Tellefsen' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Reflector Elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday, April 28, 2008, 11:33 PM Excellent question, Bob!! You caused me to check. I have several APP cables about, to I hooked two of them together and added weights to one while lifting with the other until they separated. My test pair separated at 1.2 kg or just over 2.6 lbs. I consider that substantial force needed to separate them. I've never had a pair fall apart without tugging on them with what I considered pretty strong force. Clearly, something different is going on with yours or are you are much stronger than I. Ron AC7AC Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 low PEP Power on SSB
Click on the DIAGRAM button and look at the pin out. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:01 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 low PEP Power on SSB See FAQ on Elecraft Web site under Microphone connections. Bias is on pin 6. Bob Serwy - N9RS I see it and it states this: The K3 8-pin microphone connector is wired the same as the K2 using the Kenwood pin-out. The pin-out may be close to Kenwood's, but it is not the same. I literally took it to mean that the K3 was pin-for-pin compatible with Kenwood's standard. And that's fine for non-condenser Kenwood mics where external powering isn't required. I had been scratching my head as to why my electret mic's output was running so low, even when the K3's high-gain pre-amp setting was selected. I simply moved my electret-condenser mic from a Kenwood TS-870 to the K3 thinking I was all set. To prevent confusion in the future, I recommend the inclusion of a disclaimer in the literature in which it states the two types are not 100% compatible. At the same time, I should have conducted my own due-diligence and compared pin-for-pin just to be sure. Paul, W9AC (now warming up my soldering station...) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3: Desired AM mode improvements
I do not favor censorship on this reflector. These are only suggestions. This hobby is not only for CW and SSB ops. The K3 developers can accept or disregard any or all suggestions on this reflector. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Alsop Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 8:46 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Desired AM mode improvements And get the backlog down to almost off the shelf ... It is clear that it isn't just the HF op who is blind. 73 de Brian/K3KO jimbrass wrote: I'll have to go along with K3KO; I tried to opine the same thought through Nabble and it was never posted. Three of the most voracious modes, spectrum wise, are FM, AM, and most anything digital, in that order. Spectrum is and has been a premium for amateurs. It may be more so in the future. A relative few hams are users of the aforementioned modes. They appear to be the most frequent commenters on this reflector. Spectrum use is one issue. The other is making the K3 all things to all users. I personally want to see a great CW and SSB radio. If, with time, it can do more with other modes, great. I wish the FM/AM/digital folks would remember that there are two guys, one the code writer, who drive the K3 developement. Give them a break and lets ease up on the esoteric. My opinion. 73, Jim, K4ZMV - Original Message - From: AD6XY - Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Desired AM mode improvements The blindness of the HF only operator again? FM is absolutely a majority mode everywhere but HF, but to have only heard 1 FM signal in 50 years implies not attempt to progress beyond HF. FM is used all the time at VHF, though not for DX. That in Europe at least includes 6m and up. There is also limited activity at 10m. The K3 is an excellent transverter driver and that is the reason many of us bought one. Having FM capabilities is necessary for DXing at VHF and above. I am sure everyone aware that microwave rain scatter contacts are frequently easier to complete using FM than SSB or CW because of the dispersive effects of the mode. Then there are the FM satellites. AM is less used for transmission but very much used for SWL. Mike K3KO wrote: Ken, In almost 50 years, I've heard maybe 1 amateur FM station operating. Yeah, there may be a few more but it hardly constitutes a majority mode. Are there really so many ham AM ops? -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-Desired-AM-mode-improvements-tp16624208p1 6763414.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
