Re: [Elecraft] Glitch in N1MM
Please try the URL below (The N1MM web site). This is probably not a K3 problem. http://n1mm.hamdocs.com 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:07:12 -0400, Paul VanOveren p...@nf8j.com wrote: Operating in the WAE contest with K3 and N1mm and when I attempt to give out QTCs, the qso time reads the CURRENT time rather than going back and getting the qso time. all the other information is correct, call sign, #, etc... I have tried shutting everything down, N1mm, laptop, K3, P3 etc. and no love...still want to send the current time, can anyone help... 73, NF8J __ 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] Disabling the ANT2 selection
If you only have the switch connected to Antenna One, and no other antennae, why would you ever push the antenna button? The front panel of the K3 displays the selected antenna just below the first digit of the main VFO, indicating which antenna output is selected, making it easy to determine which antenna output has been selected. Having said that, the dummy load solution will work and provide a method of having the dummy load available for testing. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:03:14 -0400, Doug Ellmore Sr. d...@ellmore.net wrote: Is there a way I can disable the ANT2 selection on the K3 so it does not go to ANT2 when I push the ANT button? I am using a remote ant switch and don't want to make a mistake of pushing the ANT button and then transmit. I was receiving some strong signals this morning even when the ANT2 was selected with no antenna connected. I guess I could put a dummy load there in case I do a dumb thing... __ 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] Firmware change/feature
Wouldn't it be better to find out what's causing the power drop and fix it? You shouldn't be having power drops when transmitting at 8 watts. By the way, you didn't say which Elecraft rig you are using... 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:08:52 -0400, Richard Neese kb3...@gmail.com wrote: is there a way to add to the firmware a power detect mode that if your on say 12 running 8 watts and power goes out and it drops to 5 watts out to have it reset to 8 watts when the power comes back ? __ 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 Band Edge Marker Option (was Out of Band Xmit)
I've been licensed since 1976 and know most the band limits in my head, but I do have a chart on the wall to look at when I need to refresh my memory. Spend a little time learning the band limits of your license class. You'll be glad you did. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:45:31 -0700, Ken Schillinger k...@whidbey.com wrote: As long as we're looking at band limits, how about programming for different countries, and band limits for different classes? That way we (who don't remember numbers well) could dial in US - General (or whatever) country and license class, and have only those frequencies available... Ken/ke7hge __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Loop antenna's
Here is a good antennae discussion reflector email address, which is more appropriate than the Elecraft list: anten...@mailman.qth.net. Try it you'll like it. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 14 Aug 2013 08:44:33 -0400, Stan sjl...@optonline.net wrote: Well said, Bill. I used to sign /QRP but stopped doing that routinely and increased my CQ return rate. Nowadays I do not mention my attic doublet unless the subject comes up. Why shoot myself in the foot... I have nothing against small loops. I built a simple 40 meter STL from about 8 feet of hardline and used inductive coupling and it was very, very impressive. Then I built the mother of all loops from Home Depot 2 inch copper tubing, an Edmunds Scientific 1 rpm motor, and a Jennings vacuum variable. Cost me over $500 ! It was for 20 meters only. It worked amazingly well, including a QRPp contact with UA1CE not once, but twice. The reason I abandoned small loops was a practical one -- frequency agility. Because I had the option, I installed my remotely coupled multiband attic doublet. My advice to those dealing with antenna restrictions is to consider small loops along with other solutions if the opportunity is there but not to view a small loop as something magical and mystical. My QRPp QSO with Gene could have occurred with a wet noodle if the conditions were right. 73, Stan WB2LQF Sent from Samsung tabletBill - K6IH k...@arrl.net wrote:Howdy to all, I don't think anyone will question the fact that a good antenna system is one of the most important factors in a ham station being able to communicate efficiently particularly when using qrp power levels. While I would agree that a full length dipole antenna, or beam antenna would be preferable to a smaller 3' loop antenna, in my case that is not only impractical but impossible at my home qth since I live in a high rise building that has steel supports throughout the building instead of wooden studs. This effectively makes the interior of my high rise apartment inside of a faraday rf shield and prevents most radio signals from radiating or receiving when using an antenna inside of my apartment. This means an antenna has to be mounted outside of the apartment, and the balcony is the only area available to install an antenna. With such a limited area to install an amateur antenna, I find the MFJ 3' loop to be one of the better alternatives to be able to operate my ham station on the hf bands, and still be able to change bands and tune the antenna remotely with the MFJ Remote Control Unit. With the myriad of various CCR's and antenna restrictions around the USA, many hams are forced to utilize compromise antenna systems to operate from their home qth, and finding the best alternative antenna configuration for an individual ham's location can be challenging. Therefore, I am very pleased with the various Loop antennas available from various ham vendor sources, since it allows many hams the capability to get on the air, when they might not be able to do so without the smaller loop antennas. Before deciding that hf ham radio operation is not feasible from an antenna restricted location, I would encourage a person facing such restrictions to seriously consider trying a loop antenna. 73, --Bill - K6IH- __ 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 __ 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] SignaLink USB connections and settings for K3
Moved some things around and now my SignaLink USB is not working. It is sending data to the digital software which appear on the fldigi water fall. Everything seems to work correctly except that the PTT led on the SignaLink USB does not light up. It was working fine until I moved the things around. Can someone tell me how the SignaLink USB should be connected to the back of the K3 and what settings should be made in the Menu(s) of the K3? Many Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] O.T.: End of (another) era
BS... 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:48:53 -0800, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: I'll make a prediction: CW will largely be history for ham radio about 30-years after the date it ceased being a requirement to get a license. That is assuming the average age of hams was 45 when they were first licensed, they will be 75 in 30-years and quite a few no longer on ham radio for various reasons. __ 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] Off Topic -- Yagi Antenna SWR measurement ?
All, There is an antenna reflector that would be more appropriate for the is post. Try it out. Welcome to the anten...@mailman.qth.net mailing list! Antennas is a mailing list (reflector) devoted to discussing, comparing, evaluating, designing, and constructing antennas (aerials) of all types, especially for amateur radio, SWL, scanning, and monitoring. * Design and Evaluation * Modeling, Optimizing * Analysis Software * MF, HF, VHF, UHF, SHF * Construction Projects * Anything Else Antenna Related This list (reflector) is devoted entirely to the topic of antennas. Anything related to antennas operation is appropriate. On Fri, 12 Jul 2013 07:50:43 -0700, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member I know this is OT but there are so many knowledgable people on this reflector that I can't pass it up. A friend has a Yagi antenna (HF tri-bander) that he wants to measure the SWR before he raises the antenna up on the tower. Question: is this accurate or does the proximity of ground (maybe two feet high) so strongly affect the SWR reading that the measurement is not accurate. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Any way to block the spammers who discovered Nabble recently?
Although this thread is way OT, I'll chime in with my $.02. I use an email application called Agent it costs $20.00. You can find out about it here: http://www.forteinc.com/agent/index.php 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:45:00 -0700, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 7/10/2013 9:04 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote: I have been looking for a decent email client I've been using Thunderbird for at least five years, and like it a lot. I read a lot of email reflectors, and Thunderbird makes it very easy to automatically sort each mail from each list into its own mailbox. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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: Hi-Cut/Lo-Cut not available
It sounds like you may have the situation described below, from K3 Owner's Manual D10 Page 58. SIG RMV [T] NOR (Advanced) OPTIONAL SPURIOUS SIGNAL REMOVAL: Can be used to remove fast-tuning receiver birdies that are audible even with an antenna connected. (An alternative in SSB mode is to turn on auto-notch.) Limitations: Applies only to CW/SSB/DATA modes, and only to the main receiver. * In CW and DATA modes, SIG RMV should not be used in combination with a CONFIG:PB CTRL setting of Shif t=.01.* PB CTRL Shift=.05 (Advanced) Specifies the granularity of the passband SHIFT control on a per mode basis: .05 (default) or .01 kHz. Select the desired mode first, then select the desired granularity. *Limitations: Only applies to CW and DATA modes. Selecting .01 kHz reduces the SHIFT range and disables HI CUT and LO CUT. May interfere with spurious signal removal (CONFIG:SIG RMV), i.e. removed signals may not be shifted the right amount, and thus may again be audible. * 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 6 Jul 2013 08:23:33 -0400, KD7YZ Bob kd...@denstarfarm.us wrote: Howdy K3' people: I've searched the manual and pushed/held/tapped a lot of K3 buttons. Somewhere in the recent past, I have lost ability to TAP Shift or Width to get to be able to contorl Filter's Hi-Cut/ Low-Cut . The green LED always remain on Shift and the other one on Width. Holding either will only go to Norm or I/II . __ 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] OT P3 video of RFI, ideas?
That is a plasma TV near your home. How do I know? My next door neighbor has one. He just moved in last month and this week the noise started. What can you do about it? I went next door and asked him if he had a plasma TV and he answered Yes, but I don't watch it except on Saturdays when my girl friend is here. I brought him to the shack and showed him the noise on my P3 SVGA interface, them we went to his home and turned it off, after which we returned to the shack and I showed him the signal was gone. He now has a borrowed copy of the ARRL RFI Book and an explanation from me of how to contact the Mfgr and ask them to fix it. I know they can't, so I then told him to contact the FCC and report an FCC Part 15 violation and give the name of the Mfgr (SamSung) when they tell him sorry they can't fix it. He was very nice about the whole thing and we now observes quiet time except on Saturday night when I'm usually not on the air. Fortunately he has a very large LED TV in the Den which makes no noise. On 7/5/2013 12:29 PM, Bill Hammond wrote: This is a bit off topic but perhaps other P3 users on this reflector have encountered this RFI and have some idea where it comes from and perhaps a remedy? There must be a couple of thousand P3 users on this reflector. The below is a recording and includes sound of this nasty bit of pulsating RF. Video recording: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/9214448105/ It is not always there. When it is there in the 20-meter band there are siblings almost as strong at the following frequencies: 13.975 14.032-the recording 14.126 14.220 14.282 14.469 In addition, there are less strong signals that follow the pulsation; one is visible on the recording at 14000 (far left on the P3). They are also in the 17 meter band. They are not in the 15 meter band or above. I have pulled the big switch and it is still there on battery power. My suspension is a neighbor with plasma television. Is this what plasma TV looks like? It is directional in nature and the strongest signal comes from a 40-degree heading, roughly Europe from my location, or to a cluster of homes to my northeast. 73, Bill AK5X Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com Bill Hammond-AK5X a...@mac.com a...@sbcglobal.net K3 #69 P3 #817 KPA500 # 149 K2/100 #4637 K1 #2033 KX1 #1023 KX3 #583 W2 T1 __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] Carriage Return in SVGA text messages?
Hit the ENTER key. I don't know why any one would refer to it as a carriage return unless they were a computer programmer ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 6 Jul 2013 13:48:47 -0400, Tim cook n...@woh.rr.com wrote: Maybe I'm missing the really obvious, but how do I insert a carriage return when creating or editing a text message for the SVGA option? I can't find references to it anywhere. Thanks Tim NZ8J __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] OT P3 video of RFI, ideas?
Contact Panasonic and remind them that the TV was certified as Part 15 compliant, and that if they cannot fix it you will contact the FCC and report their failure to maintain part 15 compliance. That's about the only thing you can do unless it is new and is still under the 30 day return limit. Plasma TV's and their manufacturers are evil. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 5 Jul 2013 12:02:48 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: The biggest issue is that the RF is generated in the plasma display itself and it is radiated directly through the screen (which is transparent to RF). 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of WM3M Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 10:45 AM To: Bill Hammond; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 video of RFI, ideas? Bill, I have a 50 inch Panasonic plasma and when it is on, lower bands 40 meters and below are near useless. It causes some problems for me on 20 meters and up but it gets less as the bands go up. My P3 display is similar to yours. Otherwise its a great TV, great picture. I have tried several things but only thing that has helped, especially on 20 meters and above is to move ham antenna further away from my house. As best I can tell RFI comes from the screen and not the cables or the power cable. If anyone finds a better solution, other than shotgun or not using it, please let me know. 73 good luck Emory WM3M __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 es AIRMAIL
NAVMARCORMARS (Navy Marine Corps MARS) uses RMS Express with Winmor for MARS message traffic. It works very well on HF AND Winmor TelNet. I use it with a K3 with NO problems. It supports K3 interfacing for rig control. If HF communications are poor due to solar storms, etc., it can be used to send messages via TelNet. NNN0KYN NAVMARCORMARS 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since 1976 ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 5 Jul 2013 19:12:14 -0700, K7JLTextra k7jltex...@gmail.com wrote: I use RMS express with my K3 KX3, it's an up dated version of Airmail with only a couple of minor problems. The developers are working on these problems. I have read that Airmail will not have any further bug fixes or updates. John Hendricks K7JLT On Jul 5, 2013, at 18:15, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: I would like to know the answer too...I will keep alert 73 Gary On 6 July 2013 09:47, WO0W w...@acegroup.cc wrote: I've been told that the application AIRMAIL does notinterface the Elecraft to control frequency and transmission. A recent version of AIRMAIL, v 3.4.062, lists the K2 and K3 in the setup menu. I'd like a report of the experience of any who have tried interfacing a K3 to this version of AIRMAIL and using the rig control function. 73 de Red, WOXW __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ http://www.qsl.net/vk1zz Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** * __ 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 __ 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] HOW TO REPLY TO SPECIFIC POST ON THE REFLECTOR?
First of all reset your email so that it doesn't reject everything that is not in your address book ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 11:35:30 -0700, Dick Diddams dickdidd...@earthlink.net wrote: GOOD MORNING GARY: NORMALLY, I'D SEND MY COMMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE REFLECTOR WRITER BUT YOUR EMAIL SUGGESTS PROPER ETIQUETTE IS TO REPLY TO THE ENTIRE GROUP (THIS I DID NOT KNOW - WILL ALWAYS DO THIS IN THE FUTURE). WHERE DOES ONE OBTAIN COPY OF THE RULES STATING WHAT IS DEAD WRONG AND IMPOLITE FORMATTING TO USE ON THIS REFLECTOR? COMMON SENSE WOULD INDICATE PROFANITY SHOULDN'T BE USED. BEING DISRESPTECTFUL TO OTHERS WOULDN'T BE PROPER. PUBLIC LECTURING, ISN'T COOL EITHER, BUT THIS PROBABLY ISN'T IN THE RULE BOOK. BY THE WAY, I READ (THE SUBJECT MATTER, PRIMARILY) THIS REFLECTOR ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS OR SO; GUESS THE RULES WERE NOT NOTED. IF A QUESTION NEEDS TO BE ANSWERED, I'LL SEARCH THE INTERNET FIRST AND IF A RESPONSE CAN'T BE LOCATED, I'LL CALL ELECRAFT DIRECTILY FOR ADVICE. I'M NOT EMAIL SAVY - WHEN WORKING HAD SECRETARY WHO HANDLED ALL MY MAIL. RETIRED (OFFSHOFRE) MANUFACTUING PLANT MANAGER 15-YEARS AGO AT THE AGE OF 62. BEEN STRUGGLING WITH EMAIL SINCE RETIRING - MISS MY SCRIBE! HI REGARDS, DICK DIDDAMS - W7QHE (99.9% OPERATION IS CW) dickdidd...@earthlink.net PS - OWNER OF KX1, K2, K3, KAT500, P3 AND KPA500. == Message: 1 Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:00:30 -0600 From: AG0N-3055 mcduf...@ag0n.net To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to reply to specific post on the reflector? On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:24:57 -0400, W2RU - Bud Hippisley wrote: Basically, the English language should prevail. Reply clearly refers to the sender, not the medium. Reply All means exactly what it says. I hope the list moderator will keep it just the way it is. eoaThis is dead wrong and impolite. The originator asked THE GROUP, and the reply need to go to the group. There is no reason to assume that the originator is the only person who wants to hear the answer. Otherwise, the list would operate in such a way that when you subscribe, you receive a listing of those who are also subscribed. You pick a call who you think might know the answer to your question and send them a personal note and he replies back to you. Pretty stupid isn't it. Even if you think it is a dumb question that you have to ask, I guarantee you that there is someone like you who also doesn't know the answer and didn't post the question but is anxiously waiting for someone to answer it so he will know too. This list owner happens to want it this way (apparently), so we have to put up with it. Too many impolitic e-mails intended for a single individual have received bulk distribution via reflectors set up so that Reply sends it to the group. That's part of the group environment and public sharing of information. Do you read the paper to see one item only? No, you read the paper to see what is new and what is interesting. Ever pick up the paper and see something that surprised you and you were glad you saw it? That's what groups/lists are for. You cheat everyone else out of the answer and also future searchers for information are deprived of having the answers to their questions by not allowing the answers to be public. /eoa Gary __ 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 CWT decoding update please
Those of us who head copy CW find Farnsworth code to be very aggravating because we are hearing words instead of characters. Military Operators don't like it either because they can't tell where 5 letter code groups start and end. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:24:56 -0400, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: [snip] While copying W1AW to see what would happen, I noted that the Farnsworth spacing used at lower speeds did not decode as words - there was a space between each letter - and yes, that is what the Farnsworth method does, it sends each character at a higher rate than the set speed, but there is a delay between characters, which the decoder properly interprets as a space. [snip] __ 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 CWT decoding update please
Well said and a good way to get those words out there by themselves. I've been doing that and was stunned at how many words I've been running together ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:41:18 -0700, Brian Hunt huntin...@coastside.net wrote: [snip] As an aside, I have used the TX-ONLY option of CW decode to improve my character and word spacing. I figure if the K3 can understand what I'm saying, most CW ops can too. 73, Brian, K0DTJ [snip] __ 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] The K line. Is it the wrong way round?
The amp is on the left in my setup with the CW paddles just under the Clarifier knob and the straight key just to the right of the paddle. The KAT500 is centered on the p3 on a shelf three inches above it. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:53:51 +1000, Roger Crofts ro...@monitorsensors.com wrote: I recently added the KPA500 to my K3 and P3. I put the KPA500 on the right of the P3 with the K3 on the left, just as is shown in all the K line adverts. This is the way it is intended. The rubber feet of the K3 and KPA500 touch the P3 and their carrying handles are on the outside. Also you will note that the mic and headphone jacks are on the extreme left where their cables will not get in the way of log books etc. This is all fine and dandy until I had to set the station up as a field portable. The position was cramped and the chair fixed. I had the P3 directly in front, but I had to reach to the left for all the important controls. I had the bright idea of switching the positions of the KPA500 and the K3. It was much better. My right hand fell naturally upon the tuning controls. When I got home I decided to keep the K line in the reverse order. I use the rear sockets for mic and phones, so there is no worry about leads crossing the operating desk. The handles of the KPA500 and K3 are now against the P3 case, but this makes little difference - See the photo of my station on QRZ.com. Hey, maybe Wayne and Eric are left-handers! 73 Roger, VK4YB __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] QRP
What I thought was interesting was that for most of the models there were only one to three in stock. That makes me think they are selling like hot-cakes to the CB market, or they are trying to get rid of them. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:27:36 -0700, Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com wrote: QRP is looking better, I looked at the out the door price of the Elecraft 100W amp with tuner. Ouch! around $1300.00 bucks with tax and shipping I was imagining around $600.00 I'm way out of step. Yikes! a hundred watt KX3 is close to the price of a 100 watt K3. K6CG __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Point me to the note for sending CW when in, SSB mode
Yuck! On Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:40:57 -0400, Cortland Richmond k...@earthlink.net wrote: On 6/14/2013 0240, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:24:12 -0400 From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com The rig can not tell if you want to transmit SSB or CW if you assert PTT before the key closes and because of settling time for the various oscillators/synthesizers/offsets can't change from SSB to CW while in transmit. If one were to change from SSB to CW with every key closure (which is what would happen if one permitted CW with PTT in SSB, the CW would be very whoopy. 73, ... Joe, W4TV Just turn on the sidetone generator on key closure in SSB. Is it pure enough? Cortland KA5S __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] Point me to the note for sending CW when in SSB mode.
Well you could pug the foot switch into the straight key jack, but if you did, that would be sending QLF or QRF, wouldn't it? ;o) When I first got licensed in 1976, the Oklahoma City Hamfest had a contest called the QLF contest. They had a wooden straight key about 3 or 4 feet long connected to an oscillator on which participants would send CW with their left foot. Having your shoe on was optional. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:24:12 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: I still don't understand why it can't be included in the firmware as an option even if you key the TX with a footswitch, but that is the way it is. The rig can not tell if you want to transmit SSB or CW if you assert PTT before the key closes and because of settling time for the various oscillators/synthesizers/offsets can't change from SSB to CW while in transmit. If one were to change from SSB to CW with every key closure (which is what would happen if one permitted CW with PTT in SSB, the CW would be very whoopy. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/13/2013 4:06 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: One thing to remember, is that unfortunately this option does NOT work if you are using a footswitch (or a sequencer triggered by a footswitch). I still don't understand why it can't be included in the firmware as an option even if you key the TX with a footswitch, but that is the way it is. So, if that is they way you also operate, you have to make a MACRO that will automatically change to operate split and move the transmit frequency for you. I did this once, but it seemed to have disappeared with a software update :-( GL and VY 73, Lance On 6/13/2013 6:27 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: Hi Jack, I like to keep the K3 manual on my computer and then search in the PDF file for phrases. Searching for CW in SSB brought me to the top of page 55: CONFIG:CW WGHT tap button 1 and you'll see CW+SSB tap button 1 again and you'll see CW-SSB 73, Mike, K2MK Jack Colson wrote I thought I had printed it out but can not find this neat feature. Would someone point me to it? 73 and thank you, Jack, W3TMZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Point-me-to-the-note-for-sending-CW-when-in-SSB-mode-tp7575191p7575193.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 __ 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] YEEE HAA!
The JB Hunt company is also a major user of rail to move freight. I've often seen a mile of them on the rails. I'd like to see more use of rail transportation by rail to cut down on the number of overloaded 18 wheelers tearing up our roads. Here in TX they have passed legislation allowing 100,000 lb loads of wheat on the I-45 corridor to Houston. If it's legal to haul 100,000 lbs, they will haul 150,000 lbs with 54 foot long trailers. Sorry about the OT remarks ;o( 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:51:40 -0700, Lewis Phelps l...@n6lew.us wrote: As a former railroad company officer, I can tell you that UPS uses the nation's rail system very heavily for piggyback (trailer on flat car, or TOFC) shipments that are longer than one or two day's run in a truck. The break-even distance (rail and truck costs equal) varies depending on fuel costs and specific locale, but in general, if it's traveling more than 1,000 miles it will do most of that journey by rail. The major railroads all run UPS-only trains, and they have about the highest priority of any traffic on the line, equal priority for use of the main line with Amtrak, and sometimes higher. Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us On Jun 13, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz) billblomg...@yahoo.com wrote: Makes me wonder if UPS shipped it cross country on truck, or if it went by rail.. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna
I have mine mounted with the base at about ten feet and attached to a Channel Master Rotor. It is very effective in high noise situations. I mostly use it from 40 meters down to 80 meters, but have used it as high as 20 meters. It is connected to the RX Ant connection on the K3. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:51:56 -0500, w9hak w9...@twc.com wrote: Has anyone used the Pixel magnetic antenna with their K3? I am instrested in your results and how you attached the Pixel antenna to your k3. Smith Bradford W9HAK __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How many Windows users are using Windows 98 SE?
It wouldn't bother me any. On Wed, 29 May 2013 20:39:34 -0500, Bill K9YEQ k9...@live.com wrote: Isn't the issue: do you use it for your Elecraft radios and if so would you mind moving to your other OS's since you have them? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k3...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:43 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How many Windows users are using Windows 98 SE? Dick, I still use it. It works for some residual things I do. Everything else is XP or Win7. I've also run DOS 6.0. If it works, I might use it. I see no reason to blindly upgrade if it still works. I can see some of my friends cringing at this. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:23:05 PM Subject: [Elecraft] How many Windows users are using Windows 98 SE? I've been building the various Elecraft utilities (K3 Utility, KX3 Utility, P3 Utility, KPA Utility, XG3 Utility, K144XV Utility and XG3 Utility) with a 2005-era compiler, because that's the most recent version of the Microsoft Visual Studio C++ compiler that generates executables that will run on Windows 98 SE. I'd like to move to a more modern compiler, but the resulting code they generate will run only on Windows XP and later. That is, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Would you be inconvenienced by this change? I'm hoping there aren't many. Please let me know if you need the Windows versions of the Elecraft Utilities to run on Windows OS prior to Windows XP, and what OS you have. Thanks 73 de Dick, K6KR __ 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 __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] What is (Edit Power On Banner) ???? on my KX3
Mine say's STLN FROM N5GE CALL 911 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 29 May 2013 18:49:11 -0700 (PDT), Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: You can edit the banner that scrolls by when power is switched on. Use the K3 utility to edit the banner to scroll your call or what ever. God Bless 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Russ Pakulski k9...@bellsouth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:02 PM Subject: [Elecraft] What is (Edit Power On Banner) on my KX3 I see Edit Power On Banner, in the configuration menu. What is this banner thing going to do? What do I put in it? Thanks Russ K9VON KX3 # 4049 __ 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 __ 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] CW DAY
Nothing wrong with discussing the mode that is still the most efficient comm mode available to civilians. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 24 May 2013 11:02:46 -0700, Lewis Phelps l...@n6lew.us wrote: What hath God wrought? is a verbatim quote from the King James translation of the Bible (Numbers 23:23). If you're into numerology the number 23 is supposed to be highly significant. See the Wiki entry for 23 Enigma. In contemporary English the phrase would be What has God made? Samuel Morse sent that text as the first traffic on the Baltimore-Washington telegraph line. The line was built for general communications purposes, not as part of a railroad operation. However, the historic Morse transmission was sent from the U.S. Capital in Washington DC to a Baltimore Ohio Railroad facility at Annapolis, MD. in 1844. Apologies to anyone who considers this OT. Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us On May 24, 2013, at 6:26 AM, Carey Magee arsk2...@gmail.com wrote: Possibly a statement regarding the opening of the railroad line he was there at? __ 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
[Elecraft] [K3]K3 Connections to MIL-STD Data Modem Terminal (MS-DTM) (M110A)
Does anyone have experience in connecting a K3 to the above software With a SignaLink integrated sound card? Any Help would be appreciated... 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member NAVMARCORMARS NNN0KYN __ 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] Software for K3 remote
Very Nice! 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 20 May 2013 08:10:59 -0700, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: Pignology has one: http://shop.pignology.net/K3UI-Windows_p_29.html 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jorge Diez - CX6VM Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:56 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Software for K3 remote Hello Is there any software to control K3 remotely that show you the front of the K3? Like using a K3 at base station but in a software Thanks, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W [snip] __ 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's in P5 (N. Korea)?
I will not work P5 until they straighten up their act. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:29 +1000, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe 6M is not available for amateur use in P5 Just guessing. Gary On 21 May 2013 08:57, Lance Collister, W7GJ w...@q.com wrote: Yes, K3's would be a great choice, since they are digital-ready and have 6m ;-) The only problem is that they already said they have no interest in even trying anything on 6m :-( What a shame! GL and VY 73, Lance On 5/20/2013 7:17 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: I'm guessing the rigs will either be K3s or FT5000s. Those would be the on;ly two choices if I were leading the operation. 73, Scott, N9AA On 5/20/13 3:12 PM, Rich - K1HTV wrote: The P5 Project was just announced officially at this year's Dayton Hamvention. I wonder who will provide the radios for the hopefully future DXpedition to North Korea. Radios with excellent performance in extreme QRM conditions will be needed. Hope that they will be Elecraft K3's as the pileups surely will be huge. You can read up on the P5 Project at: http://www.intrepid-dx.com/p5/**news.phphttp://www.intrepid-dx.com/p5/news.php 73, Rich - K1HTV PS P5 is the only DXCC entity I still need for DXCC HR#1 with 100 Watts. My K3 will be ready if/when a No. Korean Ham station finally shows up. __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ, E6M, TX5K) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/**w7gj http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] SVGA brightness (K3)
Paul, Your monitor should have brightness and contrast controls. You should use those to adjust the SVGA brightness and contrast, as you would on any TV or monitor. Setting the SVGA bias will only adjust the color saturation of the SVGA waterfall. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 19 May 2013 19:01:15 -0700, Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net wrote: The backlight brightness of the P3 display can be adjusted with the LCD Brt menu entry. On the external display, try playing around with the SVGA bias entry in the SVGA menu sub-menu. Alan N1AL On 5/19/2013 6:35 PM, paul ecker wrote: Just installed the SVGA card in my P3. But I can't figure out how to adjust the brightness of the waterfall trace. I am guessing it is an adjustment in the P3 menu, because the waterfall on both the P3 and SVGA monitor are rather dim. I have not been able to locate any how to in the P3 Manual or the SVGA manual. I am sure it's thee but can't find it. Tu and 73 Paul kc2nyu [snip] __ 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] K144XV
That sounds like a P3 cable problem. There have been reports of faulty BNC cables supplied in a batch that was bad from the supplier. Try contacting Elecraft and describe the problem to them. Also while you are waiting to call Elecraft over the week-end, make sure that ALL of the cable routing is as it was before the installation. That covers any existing cables you may have moved around. Good luck, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 18 May 2013 18:41:53 +0200, Fausto Coletti faustocole...@alice.it wrote: Today I installed the module K144XV. It all works ok but I noticed several spurious signals received, in particular each 12.5 kHz at a level of around -140 dbm indicated on P3, plus some pretty strong signals such as at 144.4165 to S7 and others. Obviously signals are present with the antenna disconnected and with a 50 Ohm load on the antenna connector. I exclude the origin from the outside of the transceiver, I disconnected all possible noise sources such as switching power supplies and similar. It 's normal or there may be a problem? Any suggestions? Fausto IK4NMF __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] Combo pre-amp
If you find one of those ore amps, let me know where I can get one. I have some gold I'd like to amplify. ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:01 -0400, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: Has there been any information of Elecraft producing a 6+10 meter ore-amp? Seems I read a hint in this months ago. 73, Jack __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] KPA500 - power out question
I have found that the KPA500 and KAT500 combination is outstanding. In fact one thing I noticed right away about the KAT500 is that when it is tuned correctly I can both see and hear the difference in RX signal strength in the headphones and on the P3 SVGA screen. My Alpha 87A and Palstar AT5K are both setting idle now until I begin to get serious about DXCC on 160m and 80m CW this fall. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 12 May 2013 20:42:39 +0100, Stephen Prior eastbrantw...@gmail.com wrote: Bill, I suspect it has more to do with the default reply nature of the group, in that replies are sent straight back to the originator of the message rather than to the group itself. It's not typical of the way that groups tend to be set up these days and so catches us all out from time to time! If I may add my indirect experience of the KPA500 in that a good friend of mine bought one, he too very quickly followed up with an order for the KAT500 and is, I believe, very happy with its performance. 73 Stephen G4SJP [snip] __ 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] New utilities
Working as expected here. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 09 May 2013 14:02:53 -0500, WO0W w...@acegroup.cc wrote: The new utility for the K-3, Windows7,fails to Save Configuration. It begins, shows most of a thermometer display, stops, and will not respond to any other command, including minimize, partial screen, or quit. Other open applications on the computer continue to function when accessed on the task bar or start menu. Any help? 73, WOXW __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Possible bad file in 4.67 ZIP archive
Downloaded and installed this morning. I see no problems, and yes I saw the hmcu0467b.hex, but I'm not a bit worried about it. My machine and rig working great on my wonderful Win 7.0 Pro SP1 machine. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member Let's start giving Mr. Uda his due. The Yagi antenna was designed by Mr. Yagi AND Mr. Uda. It should be called the Yagi-Uda antenna. On Sun, 5 May 2013 10:20:48 -0500, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: Checking on the available K3 firmware this morning, I saw that a Beta 4.67 is available. After downloading and attempting the update, the MCU load failed (first time for me). After a few more tries and failures I successfully loaded MCU 4.61, FPF 1.15, and DSP1 2.81 so I knew the K3 was fine. :-) Watching the K3 Utility dialog boxes I saw that file 'hmcu0467b.hex' was being loaded. Looking in the directory, I saw that file 'hmcu0467.hex' also was present and 17 minutes newer. H, sez I, so after deleting 'hmcu0467b.hex', MCU 4.67, FPF 1.15, and DSP1 2.81 firmware files all loaded correctly. I am using the Elecraft K3 Utility for Linux Version 1.12.9.22, if that matters. As the file size between 'hmcu0467b.hex' and 'hmcu0467.hex' is the same (but the diff utility shows a lot of differences), the utility apparently chooses 'hmcu0467b.hex' by determining that the extra character makes it a later file. In this particular case, it happens to be earlier and this K3, S/N 4762, didn't like it at all. On the plus side, I now know how to recover from a bad MCU load, the first time this has happened to me in over 2 1/2 years of owning my K3. ;-) 73, de Nate, N0NB __ 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 CW Net Announcement
Kevin, How about Elecraft CW Net D Day Celibration? 06 JUNE 1944 was when the Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 04 May 2013 18:49:38 -0700, kevinr kev...@coho.net wrote: Good Evening, I have gone two full days without a fire; this is very unusual for this time of year. Looks like two more days of heat and then we go back to normal. Hopefully the coming cool weather will take care of this year's black flies. Right now it is no fun going outside unless it is very windy. Luckily these guys don't last long. Propagation was not good this week. Maybe things have changed in the last few days so tomorrow's nets will be well attended. The 10th Anniversary of ECN is coming up in one month. Landmarks like this should be special. I will need to think up something for the 6th of June. Any ideas? Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Stay warm, Kevin. KD5ONS - __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 internal microphone
I can see it now. You're sitting in the easy chair, reading a book with a nice cup of tea on the table beside the KX3. You reach over to pick up the K3 then raise it to your mouth to speak into the internal microphone. The coax cable knocks the tea cup over which dumps tea into your mini power supply, causing it to lose all it's smoke and the power cord pulls your YF's favorite lamp over and breaks it. One hour later your YF banishes you from the den. ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 03 May 2013 06:31:15 -0700, Richard reh...@ix.netcom.com wrote: This is a good idea. I have my KX3 in a camera flash bag. Everything I need fits into that bag-- except the hand mic. An internal mic would make it ' grab-n-go'. Rich NU6T Dave Lankshear d...@lanks.plus.com wrote: That's a darned good idea, David. I'm looking at a camera right now and its mic orifice is only about half a mm in diameter and looking at the size of the camera, its whizzy in and out lens, battery et al, the mic must be very small indeed. Maybe a $20 retro-fit kit? Mic, wiring and a tiny drillbit Hi! 73 Dave G3TJP __ 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 __ 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] KX3 internal microphone
Oops! K3 in the second paragraph should b KX3 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 03 May 2013 09:54:40 -0500, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: I can see it now. You're sitting in the easy chair, reading a book with a nice cup of tea on the table beside the KX3. You reach over to pick up the K3 then raise it to your mouth to speak into the internal microphone. The coax cable knocks the tea cup over which dumps tea into your mini power supply, causing it to lose all it's smoke and the power cord pulls your YF's favorite lamp over and breaks it. One hour later your YF banishes you from the den. ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 03 May 2013 06:31:15 -0700, Richard reh...@ix.netcom.com wrote: This is a good idea. I have my KX3 in a camera flash bag. Everything I need fits into that bag-- except the hand mic. An internal mic would make it ' grab-n-go'. Rich NU6T Dave Lankshear d...@lanks.plus.com wrote: That's a darned good idea, David. I'm looking at a camera right now and its mic orifice is only about half a mm in diameter and looking at the size of the camera, its whizzy in and out lens, battery et al, the mic must be very small indeed. Maybe a $20 retro-fit kit? Mic, wiring and a tiny drillbit Hi! 73 Dave G3TJP __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 point and click with mouse
Yes. That is the way I would like to see it work. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:16:04 +0100, David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk wrote: OOH, yes please 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) __ 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 VFO A Not Responding message
Usually when a computer locks up it is not the fault of equipment that is connected to the computer. It is usually a problem with software that is running on the computer. Since you are controlling the K3 with a software application, the software is the first place you should look for the problem. Have you contacted the N1MM Logger folks to ask for help? That would be the first thing I would do. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 1 May 2013 01:25:59 -0400 (EDT), r...@aol.com wrote: Hi Guys, Hoping someone can help me fix the following problem which is driving me crazy: For the past couple of years, on the top of the N1MM Logger screen, I often get the message K3 VFO A not responding. When I get this message my computer is locked up and I'm unable to log or transmit. A very bad problem to have when running stations during a contest. The problem seems to occur aprx. every 15 minutes when operating RTTY and aprx. every 30 minutes on CW. People have told me you have RF getting into your system. So for the past 2 years I've been putting double chokes on every cable connected to the K3 and logging computer. And I endlessly keep working on grounding all of my equipment better. When the problem didn't get fixed, I replaced all of the cables but that didn't help either. I've tried 4 different Windows XP computers, and 2 different Windows 7 computers. All computers have given me about the same number of K3 VFO A Not Responding error messages, except for my Office computer which runs Windows 7 and has a Quad Core processor, this computer will often operate a couple hours before giving me the dreaded K3 VFO A Not Responding message. (so that's much better than the other computers) A few other thoughts: -I've received these error messages whether running 100 watts or 1,500 watts so I'm not sure high power is the problem. -I've had the dreaded K3 VFO A Not Responding message occur while receiving, though it usually occurs while I'm transmitting. So I'm not sure transmitting causes the problem. So I'm wondering if the problem could be with the K3? Perhaps I should try a different brand radio to see if the problem goes away. Has anyone else frequently had this terrible K3 VFO A Not Responding message occur to you? Thank You in advance for your recommendations. 73, Dick- K9OM __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] No mikegain
I think you may be right Matt. Been there, done that. On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:36:09 +1000, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: Could be a wrong Mic Bias setting. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 28/04/2013, at 6:24 AM, MontyS mon...@mindspring.com wrote: Gerd, What radio is this? Monty K2DLJ -Original Message- From: Gerd Eggert Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 4:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] No mikegain Hi, today I have lost the mikegain. The control is set to 30, powerlevel ist set to 50. In a controlreceiver nearby I can only hear a click. When I switch Vox ON Vox is not working, When I turn the Mon Level On then there is no Audio comming out of the speaker. Any idea ? 73 de Gerd DJ7VX __ 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 __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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 PA temp acting up
Howdy Buck, The first thing that comes to mind is that a strait key has something on top of it, but I sure you checked that. Is it possible that there is a short in a keying circuit or maybe a foot switch that has something on it or is shorted out while the rig is set in the CW mode? I don't think having either situation could cause transmit unless the rig is in CW or data mode. Is the TX LED lit up? Good luck finding it... 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:11:17 -0400, Buck k4ia k...@aol.com wrote: Left the receiver on overnight and when I came down this morning I could hear the fan running. That's odd. PA TEMP 45 If I turn off the power, the finals still heat up and when I turn the power back on the HI TEMP warning activates, power is reduced and the PA TEMP reads 105. Only way to cool it down is to unplug the power. Any ideas? __ 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] External Speakers for K3
I use a pair of 4.25 square Realistic, AKA Radio Shack, Communication Speakers that are wired up to a stereo plug. Works great! I'd rather Elecraft spend their design and development time on something like point and click tuning for the SVGA adapter of the P3. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:40:35 -0400, Ramon Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com wrote: The K3 lacks matching external speakers offering better sound than the internal one. In the tradition of other leading manufacturers, Elecraft could even include a power supply in the enclosure (but I would be content with just a good sounding speaker). Any hope for this? Ramón Tristani, KP4GE r.trist...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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] [OT] IDXC Visalia - N6BT Antennas
Come on, this thread was closed last week by the moderator. Please take it some where else. Maybe here? http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=79725.0 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:25:17 +1000, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Scott, Over the past 12 months I sent numerous emails trying to order one of his antennas. Gave up in the end as I never did get a reply. In a word?hopeless and I just figured he didn't like Aussie's...:-) I think you nailed it buddy, Recipe for disaster sounds about right to me. Oh, and I rolled my own verticals, added a heap of radials and I am satisfied with true vertical quarter wave monobanders now. Good luck and well wishef for those who try again again to get any service from Tom. Elecraft sure do spoil us eh? 73 On 21 April 2013 03:14, Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com wrote: Don, Given the myriad of stories about Tom not answering email, why in the world wouldn't you ask for his phone number? This seems a recipe for frustration to me. And honestly, Tom's explanation sounds like more excuse making to me. It isn't really hard to answer emails, and I'm pretty sure if someone is smart enough to design and antenna, he or she is certainly smart enough to answer emails. My feeling is that Tom feels like he has enough customers and probably only responds to emails from guys he's heard of or his buddies. 73 and good luck, you'll probably need it. Scott, N9AA On 4/20/13 12:42 PM, Don Putnick wrote: Hi all, I know the N6BT Antenna thread was closed earlier this month, but I have some direct information. Tom is one of the exhibitors at IDXC. I stopped by his booth to ask him to do some custom work for the 40M coils on my Bravo 7K. He took my request and my phone number, so we'll see what happens. I didn't ask for his phone number. He said he shut down the Angels Camp operation and moved it back home. He said his email has been back up for about a week. For personal reasons (totally unrelated to Tom or the business) Natan moved back East and is no longer working Tom's email. Try sending him another email. Of course, YMMV. And to make this less OT, my K3/KPA500/KAT500 and my Bravo 7K have really improved my DXing. 73 Don NA6Z __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Chinese Broadcast on 18 .180.mhz
How did you determine it is a Chinese station? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:00:28 -0400, Bob-AC2FA ac...@yahoo.com wrote: Same here in WNY. 73, Bob - AC2FA ? Sent from my iPad (sig stolen from QO) On Apr 20, 2013, at 8:52, Paul VanOveren p...@nf8j.com wrote: Anybody else hearing this, 9:00 EDST in Michigan s-9 NF8J -- Paul VanOveren 5911 Snow Av Alto, Mi 49302 (616) 868-7149 __ 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 __ 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{ Combined 6 and 10mtr preamp?
Acording to some speculation I've been reading, it's possible that Cycle 24 might have a double hump, so take your time and get it JUST right, like the PR6. Thanks for all that you do, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:16:08 -0500, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote: I have a PR6 now but would buy a 6/10m combo as soon as released maybe 2 for both of my K3's. Wayne I hope this may be a item that comes sooner than later while 10m is still open for another year or so. 73, Fred/N0AZZ [snip] __ 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] P3 desires
I don't use the notch because I only work CW on the ham bands, and I use the U indicators, but when I do work phone on MARS frequencies I would like to have the notch width appear between the vertical markers of the U as a colored band the same color as the U that matched the width of the notch centered on the notch frequency. Another suggestion: When working MARS frequencies, some of their MARS members have their mic's set as though they are a broadcast station, which tends to make their signals too far to the low side for good phone HF comunication, so I use SHIFT on those stations. It would be nice to be able to see the shift with about a 50% transparent band showing the shift. Niether of the above being a crucial update for me. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:44:26 -0700, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote: I got this question off list and I thought my answer would be of wider interest. How do you see effects of 'NOTCH' on the P3? Currently you get a wide green band on a blue background of the band scope which covers the frequencies your current filters are letting through. If the notch indicator divided that green band into two bands, with a blue space between them the width of the notch filter, I think it would be quite self explanatory. The waterfall below the the band scope will let you know what is going on in the places you have filtered out. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV --- Bill Frantz| The only thing we have to | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | fear is fear itself. - FDR | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | Inaugural address, 3/4/1933 | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 recomended setup
Gus, I think your list is a very good start. It's the way started with my first K3. After time I added more options when I could afford them. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:42:02 -0300, Gustavo Villada vill...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, I'm (old) new in ham world, I'm returning after 15 years offline... now I have free time, and I'm reintroducing me to ham world again :) right now I'm using local club gear, and I'm interested reenter into hf with ssb, cw and data modes... I has been read for several weeks about current technology and even when I was locking into Big3, I got real good words about Elecraft. now my problem is that I don't know exactly if I have choose a good setup or I over/under select something... I've already selected the next setup, I wish put all option, but I haven't the budged ;) K3/100 K3 100W Xcvr. (Modular Kit) K3SSKT K3 Stainless H/W Kit KAT3 K3 ATU (Modular Kit) KFL3A-500 K3 500 Hz, 5 pole filter KUSB Univ. Ser Bus Adapt. KXV3A K3 RX Ant, IF Out Xvrtr Intf. MH2 Hand Mic. for K2/K3. any suggestion, ear pull, or whatever is welcome Gus LU6HXV __ 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
[Elecraft] [KX3] Mobile Use Experiences
Hello all, I'm thinking about purchasing a KX3 for mobile use, and will eventually want to use it for MARS mobile use with the 100W amp from Elecraft. I'd like to see some comments from those who are using the KX3 as a mobile. Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] Mobile Experiences
Hello all, I'm thinking about purchasing a KX3 for mobile use, and will eventually want to use it for MARS mobile use with the 100W amp from Elecraft. I'd like to see some comments from those who are using the KX3 as a mobile. Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] N6BT Antennas
Here is a good place to discuss antennae: anten...@mailman.qth.net Here is a good place to complain about trouble with ham radio vendors: http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/board,37.0.html Enjoy, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] High Tech verses Classic
Below are a few of many reflectors dedicated to the discussion of classic radio gear listed on http://mailman.qth.net/. Enjoy boatanch...@mailman.qth.net coll...@mailman.qth.net dr...@mailman.qth.net 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:21:18 -0700, Jay Kobelin pc...@verizon.net wrote: Circa 1961 .Sort of looks like my old BC 610E, BC342, the audio box for the carbon mike and that unbelievable antenna tuning unit. I worked some guys on 75AM about 10 miles away with that setup using a coat hanger for antenna. Those tuning produced the worst CW tone .. Wound up feeding it with a Heath VF1it worked. A the old 250TH glowing in the dark.and the unbelievable TVI one could imagine Jay Sent from my iPad On Mar 30, 2013, at 4:30 PM, VE3GNO Daniel yo3...@yahoo.com wrote: Guys, I know is maybe a little bit off topic but I couldn't resist to pass this wonderful video to community, is abt legendary Hallicrafters SCR299, I cannot resist to say quality and performance Made in USA still exist thanks to Elecraft Take a deep breath, take a beer and watch this wonderful moment of history Voice of Victory 1944 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jps0_2adUvofeature=player_embedded vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel __ 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 __ 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] P3SVGA advice please
I use an old 15 inch 1024 x 768 LCD about six inches further than an arms length from my eyes which does a great job. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:57:06 -0400, Harlan hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: Joe, I have a 20 inch and it is plenty good for these 62 year old eyes. ;) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Joseph Carter j...@case.edu wrote: Am thinking of adding the P3SVGA to my P3 - will need to get a new monitor too. In reading the eham reviews etc I am wondering about what size monitor folks might recommend. [snip] __ 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] Programming REQ?
I thought that was what the SHIFT and LO - Cut - HI controls were for? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:00:12 -0700 (PDT), ab2tc ab...@arrl.net wrote: Hi, Pleas from others and myself for an RE command have fallen on deaf ears for at least two years. Knut - AB2TC tomb18 wrote re TE: I was looking for receive, to optimize the sound for various DX. As far as I looked, there is no equivalent for receive. __ 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] Filter help
Arie, Changing the filter width in the Main RX does not change the filter width in the SUB RX. To change the filter width in the SUB RX you must HOLD the B SET button. You will see B SET displayed in the display. Using the same method as with the MAIN RX adjust the width and then HOLD the B SET button again and you will have the SUB RX Filter that you want. When working split with the K3, I usually set the SUB RX filter a little wider than the MAIN RX filter, so I can hear more band width in a pile up 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:45:54 +0100, Arie Kleingeld PA3A p...@xs4all.nl wrote: SubRX filtering will also track the mainRX filters if diversity is switched on. 73 Arie PA3A Op 22-3-2013 22:25, Bill W4RM schreef: I.E. if I go to CW and select the FL4 400 HZ filter on the main receiver the SUB receiver doesn't sound like the filter is selected. Same case in SSB with 1.8khz filter. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 feature request 'CW in SSB' change
I use CW when in SSB when on 6m a lot, but I jeep the paddles in a clear area where nothing can touch them except my thumb and forefinger. Even then I bump them anyway. Joe is right! We don't need changes to the K3 to protect us from making mistakes. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:13:12 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Please *DON'T!* disable CW in SSB when SSB VOX is off. I never use VOX on phone and use CW in SSB regularly. This requested change would break CW in SSB for anyone who does not use VOX on phone. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/21/2013 2:45 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: I run my K3 with 'CW in SSB' enabled this is found under CONFIG: CW WGHT Tap 1 to select SSB -CW (default) or SSB +CW (allows CW in SSB modes) My problem is, while in SSB, I often use the [VOX-QSK] button to turn the mike/vox off, because I am trying to prevent any unintended transmissions. all goes well unless I happen to bump my cw keyer and then the K3 starts sending a string of dits or dahs :-( if I also have the audio volume down, I don't even know I'm transmitting*NOT GOOD* because with the nice quiet solid state relays there is no keying kerchunk like I hear when my amp is keyed. so my request is this if 'CW in SSB' is set on and the K3 is in SSB when the [VOX-QSK] button is pushed to turn the mike/vox off can you somehow tell the software to also *not* allow my cw key or keyer to cause the K3 to transmit the cw tones? TIA __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knob
Jean Louis, Yes, there have been some problems with the AF knobs have been known to crack and get loose. If you will send Elecraft support an email they will send you a replacement. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:00:53 +0100, jean louis f5...@hotmail.com wrote: Bonjour.. Some surprises this morning when i wanted to start my K3 to try to contact H44G on 14 Mhz RTTY .. No reception in Data ! (All was ok yesterday..) - Checking antennas, Power supply etc.. - Exchange of the SignaLink modem with a spare. Checking wires .. No change. - Removal of I / O modules in the late afternoon and after checking the surfaces. - Getting Started with the device : all works again ! But ... When I made the inspection and tests during the blackout, the knob AF / SUB rotates in a vacuum ! With no sub RX in my RTX I've never used this button before. It is slit lengthwise ! Is the same problem happened to a K3 owner ? jean louis F5NHJ K2 / K3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must be a subscriber to post. Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 107, Issue 39 * __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook
No, it is not. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:47:19 -0400, Harlan hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: Don't know if this is appropriate... Best Buy in my area have limited numbers of ACER Aspire One netbooks: Win7 2 GB memory 320 GB hard drive Li-ion battery $119.95 The two stores I went to didn't even know they had them until I gave them the UPC number. They looked on their computer and found them for me... hi hi UPC is 8 86541 59373 3 Great price if you need a small computer Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] computer - P3 - K3 communications blues
Eric, You should be able to run one and only one additional application to the P3. Once you have one application connected to the P3 serial port, that application blocks any other applications from using the serial port the K3 the P3 are using. So if you are trying to use the same serial port for more than one software application it will not use the P3 port. It will give you a port in use error message. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:58:27 -0700, eric manning emann...@cs.uvic.ca wrote: I have a Windows XP box connected to my K3 using a USB port on the box and a Prolific USB-to-Serial adapter. It all works FB, N1MM Logger and SKimmer talk to the K3 via LP Bridge and the USB/serial link perfectly, including N1MM keying the rig. THEN I hooked up my nice new P3 today. It talks to the K3 FB - it gets freq data from the K3 and sends VFO changes to the K3. Everything else I've tested on the P3 also seems to work FB. HOWEVER, the PC cannot talk to the K3 THROUGH the P3 - via either the Prolific USB/serial link - or via a purely RS-232 link using the serial port on the windows box, which I also tried. [Just in case it was a USB incompatibility issue] K3 Utility running in the Windows box polls the K3 via the link and the P3 and gets no response. Everything is set to 38,400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. The P3 is running the firmware which was installed at Elecraft, it was shipped to me a week ago. Any suggestions - please? Eric VA7DZ __ 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] What did I do wrong with my headphones??
Just love those metric sizes ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:48:55 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: I had the same problem (and still have) with my old Heilsound headset: the 3.5 mm plug doesn't fit perfectly in the rear phone socket. Fortunately my new Heilsound headset does. If it was old enough, the old headset probably had 1 1/8 (3.175 mm) plug instead of a 3.5 mm plug. The difference isn't much - but just enough that a 1/8 plug is sloppy in most 3.5mm jacks. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/11/2013 2:22 PM, Piero wrote: Il 10/03/2013 17:33, tomb18 ha scritto: ... So, a long story, but what's up with the 3.5mm that it doesn't fit in the phone plug adapter? Is it something different than a 3.5? Why do manufactures like heil use such cheap connectors like an mp3 player??They always break. Thanks, Tom VA2FSQ I had the same problem (and still have) with my old Heilsound headset: the 3.5 mm plug doesn't fit perfectly in the rear phone socket. Fortunately my new Heilsound headset does. Same brand, same plugs but just little different diameters!:-( 73 de IK2VTJ, Piero. __ 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 __ 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] 5mHz
Send Elecraft an email and they will tell what you need to do to get software that will open all the HF bands except CB and near the IF frequency. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:01:09 -0700 (PDT), G4LNA g4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I have searched for this question and I can't seemed to see if it has been asked before, which I'm surprised about. My K3 presently tunes from 5330.00 kHz to 5407.00kHz but the UK band now has a range of frequencies from 5258.50kHz to 5403.50kHz, so when I tune below 5330.00kHz I get the out of band message if I try and transmit below that frequency. Are there any plans to update the firmware to take into account the extra frequencies? __ 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 S-Meter
RST is not a reflection of S-METER readings at all. It is a means of describing the quality of a received signal, not just the strength. Furthermore Amateur radio manufacturers (not Elecraft) are notorious for not following the 50 microvolts = S9 rule, so S-meter readings are meaningless as measure of signal quality in most cases. The link below describes the RST system for signal quality reports. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RST_code The folks who defined the RST system probably didn't have S-Meters on their receivers. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:22:07 -0800, Toby Pennington toby...@embarqmail.com wrote: ...I would like to see the RF gain ride the signals instead of deflecting. W4CAK wrote Ralph, ve7Xf wrote,I don't understand. The S-meter usually indicates the AGC voltage. I like it the way it is. Ralph, VE7XF Ralph, I probably did not phrase that properly. I would like to see the RF gain removed from affecting the S-Meter in any way. Let us see the signals on the s-meter and at the same time have a very quiet copy on the received weaker signal. Every one wants a signal report,but if you have the RF gain up you dont see his signal in order to give a honest report. . Toby W4CAK __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] LINK uses?
Brian, Can you explain what you mean by S+1 or S+5 split? Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:13:25 +, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: [snip] Another use is when you want a permanent S+1 or S+5 split while tuning for DX. Link and set VFOB +x up. 73 de Brian/K3KO [snip] __ 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 Settings
No. The data is stored by K3 serial number. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:33:11 -0800, Jay pc...@verizon.net wrote: If I have a K3 on a network with a back up file for Settings, can this file be used with the Utility for another K3 to set it up without having to go through all the menus? __ 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
[Elecraft] Test Disregard
73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] 100 W into K3
I'm afraid that would be a question for Elecraft Support: k3supp...@elecraft.com 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:45:04 +0100 (CET), fabio.gris...@libero.it fabio.gris...@libero.it wrote: Hello! Here at II9P my friend Carmelo sent 100 Watts into my K3 ant connector (ANT1). Radio is not working! What do you believe is broken? I don't remember if the radio was ON or OFF. Help very appreciated. Regards, Fabio, IT9GSF. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] 10m Spur
On my p3 with the KAT500 tuned to 28.004434 the birdie is -95 dBm. when I turn the KPA500 off it is still there at -110 dBm. In my opinion that indicates the birdie is from the K3. When I turn my 4 el Yagi-Uda to the south which puts the antenna 40 ft above and 30 ft North of the tower the signal rises to -112 dBm, also indicating the signal is from the K3. There is another weak birdie at 28.000388 that is -105 dBm. this one completely disappears when power is removed. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:01:25 -0800 (PST), John_N1JM johnn...@gmail.com wrote: For me it is there but doesn't move the S-meter. I can barely see it on the P3 or SDR-IQ/SV. 73, John N1JM Willard Myers wrote Mine generates a clean S4 carrier at 28.004.55. Does anyone else see this, or know how to move it out of the band? Bill, K1GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - 73, John N1JM K3 #5986 P3 #1752 KPA500 #596 KAT #575 KX3 #926 XG3 XG1 __ 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] OT - Way off topic Acom2000a
Here is the email address of the company that distributes the amplifier. i...@arraysolutions.com and here is their web site URL http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/acom.htm On the web site their LL ## is posted. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:18:14 -0500, Ron W3ZV w...@verizon.net wrote: I am try to help a friend with a problem with his Acom 2000a amp. I know nothing about the amp. If anyone on list has one and and would be willing to exchange e-mails off line, I would be most grateful. Ron W3ZV [snip] __ 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] OT 8873
Try here... http://www.rfparts.com/ 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:15:35 +0100, f9oj.7 f9o...@wanadoo.fr wrote: Has anyone any idea of where to find a 8873 amplifier tube ( for SB 230 ) , new or used ? Very thankful for any reply ( to my personnal mail address of course...) Best 73 Jacques de F9OJ f9o...@wanadoo.fr __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] HF Antenna: was G5RV
Edward, Here is a link to an antennae only web site. You might find that it fits your antennae discussion interests very well. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member Welcome to the anten...@mailman.qth.net mailing list! Antennas is a mailing list (reflector) devoted to discussing, comparing, evaluating, designing, and constructing antennas (aerials) of all types, especially for amateur radio, SWL, scanning, and monitoring. * Design and Evaluation * Modeling, Optimizing * Analysis Software * MF, HF, VHF, UHF, SHF * Construction Projects * Anything Else Antenna Related 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:12:33 -0900, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: I have found that resonant antennas work best for me: on HF or VHF+. I have a 80/40m dual inverted-V with apex at 45-feet and 80m ends at 22-feet that works very well out to 800-miles (so I would consider it good NVIS and moderately good for longer distance). It is fed with a current balun and coax cable. I use a MFJ-945E tuner to improve matching off center frequency: 3920 7150 KHz. Some years ago I had a 252-foot 160m dipole, but it was too close to ground for a decent radiation angle (top loaded verticals seem better for the top band). Before setting up my Hygain TH3mk4 triband yagi, I also used a 20m dipole. I have a 10m/6m dual-band J-Pole which is resonant on my favored frequencies and again can be tuned using the antenna tuner to extend off frequency. I use a 43x122-foot Inverted-L with base loading coil on 502-KHz. I plan to try tuning it for 160m, as well. The antenna is resonant with base-loading over a 5-KHz bw, although extremely short on 600m (quarter wave = 490-feet); radiation resistance =0.8 ohms. Thus I avoid high SWR on transmission lines (3.5:1). 73, Ed - KL7UW I run 100w on 502-KHz, and up to 270w on 160-10m using either the K3 or KX3. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Macros
Jim, Can you send us the macro's you are having trouble with? Maybe we can help you with them. Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:41:00 -0500, Jim Leder \(Hotmail\) k8...@hotmail.com wrote: Had a situation this morning where my two macros started giving me goofy responses, and eventually would lock up my K3. The K3 still worked OK, and all was cleared up with a power off/on. I couldn't get the macros to work consistently, no matter what I tried, including the 'soft' reset'. So, I reloaded my firmware (4.60) and this apparently corrected the failure. I had been toying with several different macros and wonder if my playing around somehow fouled things up. I only have 2 macros: PF1 HOLD to put the rig into CW and PF2 HOLD to put the rig into FSK. These are simple macros (thanks K1HTV) and have been working without a hitch, until I attempted to get fancy. My questions are: Is it possible to fill up the macro memory slots, even when they appear empty? Is there a way to clear/reset ALL the macros without reloading the firmware? (this seemed to fix my problem) Additional curiosity: I was getting an FT0 on the terminal screen over and over of the utility program when things were fouled/locked up. Radio was NOT in split. I do not have the SR. The radio and macros are now working as they should, but somehow I am sure I messed it up somehow. Any ideas? Thanks... Jim Bob Buckeye AKA Jim Leder K8CXM since 1961 IBM retiree since 1999 There are 10 types of people in this world -- those who understand binary and those who don't. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Macros
I agree with Joe. I don't use MACRO's, but I do write software that uses the K3 Command set. The first thing I see is that you are calling the MN255 command in each of the MACROs. The MN command is only needed if you are accessing the menu to change a setting, and you are not doing any changes to the menu, so you can remove MN255 from your MACRO's. The rest of the commands look OK, but I suggest you create your MACRO's using the K3 Utility. If you do that you can test MACRO's until they work as you want them to. Good luck. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:12:15 -0500, Jim Leder \(Hotmail\) k8...@hotmail.com wrote: The 2 macros I use work OK since I reloaded the firmware. I tried so many different, fancy things prior to getting messed up, I'm not sure what they were now, but it was a lot. That's when I attempted to go back to what I knew was OK, but they didn't work either. That's when I got desperate and as a last resort, reloaded the 4.60 firmware. Here are the two ORIGINAL macros that now work once again: CW MD3;BW0040;SWH45;MN255; /* PF1 hold */ FSK MD6;DT2;BW0050;SWH47;MN255; /* PF2 hold */ Seems something in the firmware got out of sorts by my screwing around with those two macros, but I don't know how. Thanks ... 73 Jim -- From: Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 1:59 PM To: Jim Leder (Hotmail) k8...@hotmail.com Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Macros Jim, Can you send us the macro's you are having trouble with? Maybe we can help you with them. Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:41:00 -0500, Jim Leder \(Hotmail\) k8...@hotmail.com wrote: Had a situation this morning where my two macros started giving me goofy responses, and eventually would lock up my K3. The K3 still worked OK, and all was cleared up with a power off/on. I couldn't get the macros to work consistently, no matter what I tried, including the 'soft' reset'. So, I reloaded my firmware (4.60) and this apparently corrected the failure. I had been toying with several different macros and wonder if my playing around somehow fouled things up. I only have 2 macros: PF1 HOLD to put the rig into CW and PF2 HOLD to put the rig into FSK. These are simple macros (thanks K1HTV) and have been working without a hitch, until I attempted to get fancy. My questions are: Is it possible to fill up the macro memory slots, even when they appear empty? Is there a way to clear/reset ALL the macros without reloading the firmware? (this seemed to fix my problem) Additional curiosity: I was getting an FT0 on the terminal screen over and over of the utility program when things were fouled/locked up. Radio was NOT in split. I do not have the SR. The radio and macros are now working as they should, but somehow I am sure I messed it up somehow. Any ideas? Thanks... Jim Bob Buckeye AKA Jim Leder K8CXM since 1961 IBM retiree since 1999 There are 10 types of people in this world -- those who understand binary and those who don't. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Macros
Good catch Don. I missed that one! 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:37:55 -0500, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Jim, Why are you re-doing the macro in a continuous loop? More specific, why do you have the SWH45 and SWH47 included in the macro. If you assign the first macro to PF1, and then initiate it with a hold of PF1. it will execute the MD3, then BW0040, but when it sees the SWH45, it will start all over again, and will never end. I am not certain how it could be working right now. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/16/2013 2:12 PM, Jim Leder (Hotmail) wrote: The 2 macros I use work OK since I reloaded the firmware. I tried so many different, fancy things prior to getting messed up, I'm not sure what they were now, but it was a lot. That's when I attempted to go back to what I knew was OK, but they didn't work either. That's when I got desperate and as a last resort, reloaded the 4.60 firmware. Here are the two ORIGINAL macros that now work once again: CW MD3;BW0040;SWH45;MN255; /* PF1 hold */ FSK MD6;DT2;BW0050;SWH47;MN255; /* PF2 hold */ Seems something in the firmware got out of sorts by my screwing around with those two macros, but I don't know how. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV's and variants
Thank you Eric. Here is an antenna reflector link anten...@mailman.qth.net. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:40:51 -0800, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Let's wrap up the G5RV OT discussion by the end of today in the interest of keeping list volume under control for others. 73, Eric List modulator elecraft.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
Re: [Elecraft] Norm1 and Norm2 how to switch between them???
To switch between NORM and NORM/II, tap Push the end of the button above their labels. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:35:14 -0800, Ron Midwin ronmidwin...@gmail.com wrote: [snip] so I read the instructions on how to save these settings, and as much as I tried everything, I could not save them both so that I can swap settings. so my question to the group is; has anyone else run into this and can someone who has broken the code clue me in? Just in case you need to know, I have a single receiver K3 with 400 Hz and 6.0 KHz filters also. 73 de KB6G __ 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] Norm1 and Norm2 how to switch between them???
Correction! I should have said knob instead of button. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:51:45 -0600, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: To switch between NORM and NORM/II, tap Push the end of the button above their labels. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] Norm1 and Norm2 how to switch between them???
I'm in a fog here this morning. I should have said: To switch between NORM and NORM/II, Push and HOLD the end of the KNOBS above their labels. On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:51:45 -0600, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: To switch between NORM and NORM/II, tap Push the end of the button above their labels. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:35:14 -0800, Ron Midwin ronmidwin...@gmail.com wrote: [snip] so I read the instructions on how to save these settings, and as much as I tried everything, I could not save them both so that I can swap settings. so my question to the group is; has anyone else run into this and can someone who has broken the code clue me in? Just in case you need to know, I have a single receiver K3 with 400 Hz and 6.0 KHz filters also. 73 de KB6G 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] [K*] Hooks into the RTOS for an API
I learned to program with Pascal on an Apple III. It had two floppies, a printer card and RS232 card (state of the art). ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:08:35 -0500, Bill Coleman aa...@arrl.net wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 10:09 PM, Jack Brindle jackbrin...@me.com wrote: This is actually not quite true. The original Mac had some of the library code in ROM - Quickdraw, the file system, and various IO drivers come to mind, but the OS was most definitely supplied on floppy disk, and the disk was absolutely required for the Mac to boot and run. Updates to the OS were applied on mini floppies for quite some time. Also, over time things like the file system (going from MFS to HFS), drivers, and most other items were moved to disk. There was a 2x speed advantage to running from ROM instead of RAM, but that quickly disappeared as the Mac hardware evolved. By the time the Mac II was introduced, everything was on disk except for the boot code. Yes, I have been programming Macs since the original 128K Mac. I still have two of those around here, and both booted last time I tried. Still have the original loose-leaf version of Inside Macintosh also Oh, I remember it well. I think I have two later editions from A-W, now horribly obsolete. Now I feel old Beats the alternative. Jack B, W6FB p.s., I can't think of anyone who would even consider supporting products that have had the firmware modified by non-company programmers Your assessment is right-on in that respect! Embedded control systems (especially radios) are kept very tight for a reason. As I remember, there were a lot of developers who ended up doing things they shouldn't, such as tail-patching A-line traps, who later found out the hard way that their software was broken. Not a great model to follow, IMHO. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: aa...@arrl.net Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Post to the group
The intent is that you decide how your reply is to be handled. There are two ways to reply to messages in an email application. 1. If you select REPLY, your reply will only be sent only to the sender of the message. 2. If you select REPLY TO ALL, the message will go to the original sender AND the addresses in the CC: field. This message was created by selecting Reply To All from my email menu. It is up to you to decide which of above methods you want to use when replying to an email. That behavior is standard in all email applications I have used. Have fun and enjoy the reflector ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:13:14 -0800, Don Pomplun bluefl...@comcast.net wrote: Apparently this group is set up so that Replies go only to the individual, not the Group. That doesn't seem commensurate with expecting that replies will help others with similar problems. Which Is the intent? [snip] __ 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] Using KAT500 With Antenna Switch
I'm using the KAT500 here with a multi-band NVIS loop for MARS on port one and several other antennas on port 2 which has switched antennae on it. Some of the antennae on port 2 are in the same range as the MARS antenna, but the KAT500 very smoothly handles the tuning correctly on both ports. Couldn't ask for a better tuner. Thanks to Dick and the rest of the folks at Elecraft for another fine product. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:57:19 -0800, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: The KAT500 remembers tuner settings by frequency (band segment or bin) and antenna connector. If you have five 80 meter antennas remotely switched, and they're all different impedances, then you should expect some searching. At the other extreme, if your 5-port remote switch selects between five monobanders and that switching occurs before you transmit on a new band, then the KAT500 sees the one antenna connector as a single multi-band antenna. Tuner settings are located by frequency and antenna connector, and as long as you choose the same antenna each time you transmit on a given band, then you should expect quick memory recall tunes. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Kahn - Ham Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 2:54 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Using KAT500 With Antenna Switch All, In the next few weeks, I'll be ordering my KAT500. In my shack, to save on feed line tangles, I use an MFJ 5-port remote antenna switch. Since I only have one feed line into the shack, and thus will only use one port on the KAT500, can I assume that I'll experience (expected) issues with storing tuning settings in memory? By this, I mean that when I switch back and forth between my dipole and my 5-band Hexx Beam, the tuner will go through a tune cycle each time and not necessarily remember the settings? This is what I expect, given that I plan to only use one antenna port, but want to verify that my assumption is, indeed, correct. Thanks for the bandwidth. 73, -- Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team __ 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 __ 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] [KAT500] Auto Tuning
Here is how I tune with the KAT500: 1. Make sure the K3 tune power is set at 25W. 2. Select the frequency you are going to operate at. 3. Set the KAT500 output port by tapping the ANT button. 4. If you are using a KPA500 put it in standby. 5. Hold the XMIT button on the K3 to activate the K3 tune power. 6. The KAT500 will start tuning. You don't have to push the TUNE button on the KAT500. 7. When the KAT500 finishes tuning Tap the XMIT button on the K3. 8. If you are using a KPA500, put it in operate mode. 9. Start having fun! 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:23:32 -0600, Randy Moore wrmoor...@gmail.com wrote: I am trying to help a friend understand auto tuning on his KAT500. Bear in mind that I have not yet touched a KAT500, so I haven't been able to play with it to sort this out. I'm just reading the manual. I am biased by how the K3 ATU works, but from the manual, it looks like the KAT500 works differently. He is using the configuration in Figure 1 (all DB15 cables) with his K3, KPA500 and the KAT500. From my reading of the manual, one must tap the KAT500 TUNE button to put it in tune mode, then apply RF from the K3. Does that mean that if I'm in SSB mode on the K3 (my friend is almost entirely an SSB op), that I must either switch to a mode like CW to do this, followed by key-down, or use the TUNE (Hold XMIT) button on the K3 to get the required RF? Then tap the K3 TUNE/XMIT button again to put the K3 back in receive? That looks like 3 button pushes to do a KAT500 tune. Right? Or can the required RF be supplied in SSB mode by just speaking into the mic? Sorry, I know this would be easy if I could just try it! Thanks! 73, Randy, KS4L __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver
You have to search for EE INIT with the space. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:28:56 -0500, Edward Dickinson III softb...@windstream.net wrote: Searching my K3 Owner's Manual.pdf turns up nothing for EEINIT. Dick - KA5KKT __ 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 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?
The K3 can be opened up, but I believe you must have a USA ham license before Elecraft will give you a way to do it. Contact Elecraft Support about it. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:26:43 +, Dave dave.g4...@gmail.com wrote: Dietmar The K3 will only operate on or near the amateur radio bands and cannot be opened up. It does however work well on Pactor up to at least P3. A more suitable transceiver for use on a yacht would be a Kenwood TS480SAT, the remote head makes for a neat installation. The ALC, CW keying envelope, synthesiser, etc on the 480 is vastly superior to an Icom IC706. The 480 works fine on Pactor (to P3). I have no experience of wide banding a 480... Using amateur equipment on marine channels is not covered by your marine licence and may leave you open to prosecution by your licensing authority... 73 Dave, G4AON (Using a K3 with SCS PTC-IIex on Pactor III) I would like to replace my old IC-706 with a K3 or KX3 (with 100 watts PA) but for that I need to know, if it is possible to send on the sailmail.com channels and on the ssb ship-ship frequencies at 4 6 8 12 and 16 mhz like my old IC706. I think, it´s not an issue like all modern transceivers have this option, but I did not found any informations how to open it for K3 and KX3 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?
They will not unlock 27MHz. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member NAVMARCORMARS Member On Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:18:17 -0500, Michael Adams m...@n1en.org wrote: FWIW, the utility also does not unlock 27MHz, for hopefully obvious reasons, although I imagine if you had a documented need to use the few MARS frequencies in that band, they'd work with you to make that happen. Also the KBPF3 is required if you're going to operate too far away from the amateur bands. One of these days, I'm going to have to remember to write in to see if there is some documentation about what frequency ranges the KAT3 remembers its settings for. __ 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] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option
Good advice, Peter. Nothing less than LMR600 should be used for feed lines at 2m and 70cm. Naturally if you're really interested in VHF/UHF work, some sort of hard-line is better. Another thing I recommend: Never, ever use a regular multi port switch box for VHF/UHF. Make one your self using coaxial relays. You can switch 4 antennae with two relays. My installation is configured for 2m with stacked horizontal loops on the NC side of the relay and the 18 el Yagi-Uda on the NO side. The 70cm system is done the same way. My relays are inside a military ammo can on the mast of the tower. The ammo can and relays cost less than a store bought switch box. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:13:30 + (GMT), Peter Torry peter_to...@btopenworld.com wrote: Phil, I use a K3 with internal transverter for 2m driving a LDmos power amplifier to good effect. If buying a commercial amp then consider a BEKOHLV series that uses the freescale device with full protection. Taking the amateur route building one is relatively easy and there are kits and boards available for the DUBUS design by F1JRD, look up the QST for October 2012 or the W6PQL site where you will find full information. May I suggest that before buying an amp that you review the system that you intend to use as money spent on a good antenna and low loss feeder are a better investment than an amp. 73 Peter G3SMT Does anyone have the K3 2-meter option and use a solid-state linear amplifier? If so, which one. Also, maybe some information on the best to worst in available 2-meter amplifiers as I have never looked into these before. And, a friend suggested building my own 2-meter solid-state amplifier. Has anyone done this and maybe I can hear a little about that too. Thanks for any comments. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option
If I were new to the use of solid state VHF/UHF amps I would make sure I bought amps with protection for SWR and overdrive mistakes. I use TE Systems amps with the K3 and XV432 in the shack, but as others have said, be careful with any amps that have no protection circuits. The cost of repair (if not done by you) can be as expensive as a new amp with the protection circuits. I think Mirage amps are good amps, but haven't had one since MFJ began manufacturing them. On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:53:34 -0800, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Does anyone have the K3 2-meter option and use a solid-state linear amplifier? If so, which one. Also, maybe some information on the best to worst in available 2-meter amplifiers as I have never looked into these before. And, a friend suggested building my own 2-meter solid-state amplifier. Has anyone done this and maybe I can hear a little about that too. Thanks for any comments. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option
I use an M2 18XXX 18 element. It's very long. I think it's 32 feet or more long. When using it, it's like aiming a rifle. I like it very much. For omni directional horizontal polarization I use a pair of M2 stacked loops on both 144 and 432 MHz. They are all on the same mast with the 70cm loops stacked between the 2m loops. I also use them for 2m repeaters up to 75 miles. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:07:06 -0800, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: One is a good high-gain 2-meter antenna which I am also researching. The other is the solid-state amplifier. [snip] __ 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] P3/SVGA Beta Firmware 1.24/1.14 Now Available
It worked fine for me. The first thing I noticed was what seemed to be faster response time for the noise and signal peaks, which is an improvement. On Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:32:17 -0800 (PST), Charlie Delta vk...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Paul I have had all sorts of problems trying to update to this beta release. The upload crashed after the MCU load. I tried several times with no success. It seems that something gets corrupted after the reset process. The P3 does actually reset however the update to the P3 Utility seems rather slow. I even tried using the MCU bootloader with the same failure. I have tried about 6 times and it has failed on every attempt. I thought that it was the USB-serial driver that got corrupted. I tried a dedicated RS232 port on another PC with the same result. I also disconnected the K3 from the P3 with no success. I have successfully loaded the previous beta so I presume that their is no issue with my PC setup. This might be some issue with my P3, although its running fine after re- installing the previous beta. Is there something different in this beta release that makes loading problematic? Craig VK3OD __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] P3
It makes working CW Pile-ups a breeze. I can't say how it does on SSB pile-ups, because I've never been in one. On Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:32:47 -0600, W4SK w...@comcast.net wrote: But are they fun? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:03 PM To: Scott Dunlavey Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 We have lots ready to ship at elecraft.com ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com On 1/17/2013 9:01 AM, Scott Dunlavey wrote: Looking for a P3 for my K3... please contact me via my email w2...@arrl.net thanks for your time... and DON'T TELL MY WIFE scott w2ntv __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder
I sent CODAR a message and a screen capture from the P3 yesterday. The president of the company said the signature of the RF signal was not from their radar. He was very helpful, saying that if I could send him a recording of it he might be able to help find out what it is. On Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:15:47 -0600, Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com wrote: http://signals.taunus.de/DIG_introd.htm I was able to access this URL this morning. He does do an excellent job of describing the signals complete with recordings. I believe the signal I recorded is a QAM signal or phase shift keying. If he returns this morning 1450Z or so I'll record the audio. I do not believe it is CODAR. More ears would be useful :) 73, Bill AK5X On Jan 14, 2013, at 7:17 PM, n...@japierson.com n...@japierson.com wrote: David, Here is one of the best out there. http://signals.taunus.de/DIG_introd.htm The page author does a really nice job! Jim, N1SZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of david Moes Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 7:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder Just to take this one even further of topic Ive always been fascinated by strange sounds and signals on the HF bands in and out of the amateur bandsI wonder if there is a website that has audio samples with some sort of explanation of what they are.sometimes there are descriptions in listening Times but a site with samples would be cool. On 1/14/2013 10:40 AM, Bill Hammond wrote: Anyone have any ideas as to what this is? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/8380898512/in/photostream I have seen similar signals before, but not in the amateur bands. Today this one marched across 17 meters. Details in the posting. Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com Bill Hammond-AK5X a...@mac.com a...@sbcglobal.net K3 #69 P3 #817 KPA500 # 149 KAT500 #290 K2/100 #4637 K1 #2033 KX1 #1023 KX3 #583 W2 T1 __ 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 __ 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 Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com Bill Hammond-AK5X a...@mac.com a...@sbcglobal.net K3 #69 P3 #817 KPA500 # 149 K2/100 #4637 K1 #2033 KX1 #1023 KX3 #583 W2 T1 __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder
One of those rascals appeared on 15m yesterday too. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:40:27 -0600, Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com wrote: Anyone have any ideas as to what this is? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/8380898512/in/photostream I have seen similar signals before, but not in the amateur bands. Today this one marched across 17 meters. Details in the posting. Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com Bill Hammond-AK5X a...@mac.com a...@sbcglobal.net K3 #69 P3 #817 KPA500 # 149 KAT500 #290 K2/100 #4637 K1 #2033 KX1 #1023 KX3 #583 W2 T1 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 problem
In your original post you say that you turned on the KPA100 in the K3. You should have the KPA100 turned off when using the KAT500. The KAT100 is not needed when using the KAT500. Make sure that when you are tuning with the KAT500 the TUNE POWER is set to 25W. Below 20W will not give an accurate tune-up. Instructions for adjusting the TUNE POWER are in the K3 manual. Also, you should tune the KAT500 by using the TUNE button on the K3. Instructions for using the TUNE button are also in the K3 manual. My recommendation is that you check all of your KAT500 and KPA500 connections carefully by referring to the manuals for each one and then read the tuning procedure for the KAT500 in the manual, following each step carefully. Good luck! 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:37:53 -0500, Hunsdon Cary III h3c...@gmail.com wrote: Following up on my High SWR problems (no response from Elecraft Support on Friday to my email): I disconnected the KAT500 and KPA500 and connected A4S feed-line directly to the K3. It loaded beautifully and the internal tuner read 1.0-1. Good, not the feed line or the K3 Next I connected the KPA 500 (without the KAT500) and turned the K3 on .the display froze a few characters into the welcome K4TM message and the power button would not turn the K3 off - I had to turn the Astron 35M off to cut power to the K3. When I turned the K3 on again, I get a blank screen and must shut the power supply off to turn the K3. I've had a Kenwood 520SE and a 570D and a TenTec Omni Vii - Drake TR-4 before all that and I know the K3 is smarter than I am but I have never encountered issues like this before! Any ideas? Thanks for listening and any help that is directed my way! And I guess I won't be checking into the Elecraft net today as a result. 73, Cary, K4TM On Jan 11, 2013, at 2:30 PM, Hunsdon Cary III h3c...@gmail.com wrote: FYI .H Begin forwarded message: From: Hunsdon Cary III h3c...@gmail.com Subject: Fwd: KAT500 problem Date: January 11, 2013 2:23:22 PM EST To: k3supp...@elecraft.com k3supp...@elecraft.com Bcc: Ralston Gober rbg...@yahoo.com, Barry + Mary Rounds barry.rou...@yahoo.com More info on my problem. I bypassed the KPA500 and KAT500, turned them both off, along with the K3 I turned the K3-100 on and activated the internal auto tuner and it worked its magic and said SWR was 1.1 I then keyed the mic and made a call and within 5 seconds the K3 shut down the display blinked a few times and no ERR message showed before it shut down. Perplexed, you bet! 73, Cary, K4TM Begin forwarded message: From: Hunsdon Cary III h3c...@gmail.com Subject: KAT500 problem Date: January 11, 2013 2:15:37 PM EST To: k3supp...@elecraft.com HELP, please. I have the K3-100, KPA-500, and KAT-100 (factory built tuner). I know to activate the tuner before turning the K3 on (it does make a difference). When I turned everything on for a schedule today, I am experiencing high SWR and the K3 shuts down also, when I go to tune the KAT500 and tap the TUNE button, the AUTO begins to flash but when I key the mic (HEIL MD-2) with audio it clicks and clacks for awhile and SWR drops to 1.2 When I then put the KPA-500 in operate, I get red lights for high SWR and the amp goes to STBY with the FAULT light lit and the K3 shows FAULT 9 which the manual is excessive reflected power (high SWR). Well, the KAT500 says otherwise and I am at a loss to figure it out. My antenna is a Cushcraft A4S with 110 feet of high quality RG-8 and everything was working just fine a week or so ago. Last Sunday, I did turn the K3 on and my Vibroplex keyer was connected. I came in about 30 later and noticed an ERROR message: ERR KEY Apparently the Viproplex was keyed when I turned power on and I have disconnected it - could this have anything to do with it? Appreciate any help you can give. 73, Cary, K4TM H. Cary III h3c...@gmail.com H. Cary III h3c...@gmail.com H. Cary III h3c...@gmail.com H. Cary III h3c...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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] P3 Freeze.
I have experienced this, but my lock-ups occur when tapping the SELECT button and using the knob on the P3 to QSY to a frequency on the SVGA display. It's never stopped doing that, so now as a work-around, I tap the FINE button on the right of the main VFO knob with my social finger and use the VFO to make rapid changes on the SVGA screen. Tapping it again returns it to 1Hz resolution for fine tuning. On Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:44:24 -0800 (PST), Tom Fitzpatrick k4ie_...@yahoo.com wrote: My P3 display periodically freezes. I've run a couple of contests with it going and it seems fine, but every once in awhile, it will just lock up. I turn it off and back on and it's ok. Any ideas?? Tom, K4IE __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] [k3] BAT LOW
My K3 has started displaying 10.9v on the LCD. I know what to do about that. But when the BAT LOW warning is displayed at the bottom of the display, does that tell me that the input voltage to the rig is low, or does it indicate that the internal battery is low? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] BAT LOW
DISREGARD: THE POWER SUPPLY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE RIG WAS RUNNING ON BACKUP BATTERIES. (DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THOSE POWER-POLE CONNECTORS?) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:43:10 -0600, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: My K3 has started displaying 10.9v on the LCD. I know what to do about that. But when the BAT LOW warning is displayed at the bottom of the display, does that tell me that the input voltage to the rig is low, or does it indicate that the internal battery is low? [snip] __ 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] BAT LOW
Heh, Heh Niether have I ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:41:31 +, Rose elecraftcov...@gmail.com wrote: I have two 4008 RIGrunner distribution boxes and numerous PowerPole set-ups. Never had one disconnect on it's own. 73! Ken - K0PP On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 3:57 PM, N2TK, Tony tony@verizon.net wrote: Actually I do like the Power-Pole connectors. Small, easy to use. The main issue seems to be assembling them properly. Mine click on fine and don't fall off. You need to pull on them to disconnect. Thinking of doing a mod to my SS-30M that saw about adding Power-Poles to the back of the supply. 73, N2TK, Tony __ 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] Broadcast band interference
Check the addresses of your local AM radio broadcasters. You may have one very close to you and not know it. Here's a way to find where and who the broadcaster is. If you have an AM radio in the house compare the signal on the KX3 with those you hear on the AM radio to see if you can identify the station you're hearing. If a station is very close, you may have to use a filter at the shack end of the feedline to notch it out. On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 19:41:57 GMT, w0...@juno.com w0...@juno.com wrote: I'm having occasionally issues with broadcast band interference on my KX3, SN. 564. It seems to come in at random times throughout the day on multiple bands. All of my antennas are tuned to the band I'm using them on and not just a random wire type. I tend to see the problem mostly on 30, 20 and 17 meters. Any reason I'm getting this type of interference and is there any way I can take care of it or block it. Sometimes it's loud enough to be a problem when trying to copy weak CW signals. Gary A. - W0MNA __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed
Good advice Don. Another thing that will destroy Phillips head screws is the use of a reed and prince screw driver, so verify that you are REALY using a Phillips screw driver. The very tip of a Phillips screw driver is blunt, not sharp, but a reed and prince screw driver (which looks very much like a Phillips) is sharp on the tip and will not seat completely in a Phillips screw, thus slipping and destroying the socket. Beware when buying inexpensive screw drivers that are call Phillips screw drivers. Check the tip and make sure it's not sharp. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:15:05 -0500, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Fabio, That screw in into a 2D connector. You will be able to remove the front panel by removing the other 2 screws in the 2D connector, and then you should be able to rotate the 2D connector body in a direction that will loosen the screw threads. Elecraft does have replacement screws. You do not have to purchase the SS kit, just order by the part number listed in the assembly manual - you can order one or any multiple you want. The proper size screwdriver is a #1 Phillips which should be available worldwide. Do not use a worn Phillips screwdriver, it is certain to slip and strip out the screwhead. If you have had trouble, I suggest you invest in a new screwdriver. I use my #1 Phillips more than most in my Elecraft repair activities, but if I find my screwdriver does not firmly hold a screw when the screwdriver shaft is held horizontally, that tip is worn sufficiently that it should be replaced. I do not want to strip out the screwheads on my customer's equipment. In other words, do not use worn screwdriver tips and all should be well. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/26/2012 5:46 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote: Hi guys, today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my beloved K3. My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled. Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before. Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably overtightened (or defective). I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers (little and big), to no avail. The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that: 1) I was not able to unscrew the screw 2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink) I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws more, but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly). Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the community... Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit available (I don't need the stainless steel ones)? As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very soft and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws). __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] KAT500 a good tuner or great tuner
I have absolutely no complaints regarding the KAT500. I have two sets of antennae connected to the KAT500. One set is an 8 position switch box and the other is an NVIS loop that covers all frequencies from 2.2MHz to 28MHz used for short distance communications on MARS. The antennae on the switch box are connected to the #2 output and the loop is connected to the #1 antenna. there is no duplication of frequencies between the ports. After I used the tuner on each frequency I use, it immediately switches to the correct antenna port and if the frequency has been tuned in the past the tuner does not re-tune for that frequency unless something has changed at the antenna. I couldn't ask for more. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:27:02 +1300, John Shaw zl1...@nzart.org.nz wrote: Having a KPA500 and been a potential customer for the KAT500 I have been watching reports about the KAT500 operation, unless I misunderstand it seems the KAT500 only has band information available to it so it needs a sniff of RF to make band segment adjustments. I think it can already store settings for band segments from previous training but without the frequency information prior to been sent RF it is unable to make the most efficient use of it. I'm no EE so I do not know what it would take to implement this, how much in extra hardware and software design but in my opinion if the KAT500 was passed the operating frequency information from the transceiver instead of just band information that would elevate it from a good tuner to a great tuner. 73 John ZL1BYZ __ 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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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] KAT500 question
It seems like I've heard someone suggest that spray-on car wax does a good job of making the ladder line real slippery. I haven't tried it yet, but I have two ladderline pieces on my NVIS loop. Twenty seven feet of feed line and a ten foot stub at the opposite corner that detune a bit in the rain. However when the loop needs to be re-matched I just hit the straight key here and the KAT500 finds a match that works. However I seldom run less than 100 watts. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:01:19 -0500, KD7YZ Bob kd...@denstarfarm.us wrote: On Monday Claire used a Straight-Key to send: -Original Comment--- You don't have to keep that power level, Bob. You only need it if the KAT500 needs to retune, and then only for the retune cycle. For that you might QSY a few KHz On CW or SSB I could try that. With some of these WSJT-Like modes, it's pretty important to be on the same freq u were on, within Hertz; And, call me old, but with about 6 to 10 seconds before the other cycle starts, there isn't a lot of time to QSY and retune. to a clear spot although between five and twenty watts you are only talking about a one S-unit difference in signal. thanks. Although I was more worried about damaging the K3 than the signal strength. The next thing is to find out why your antenna is so sensitive to moisture. hmmm, true. Same when there is ice on it or snow. The other night in a 45mph wind, the 160m DP was going up and down about 30 feet it looked to me. I use blocks and pulley to let it float It was graceful to watch but worrisome too. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ 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
