Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
I like the balance feature. Is there any chance of making balance also work when not in sub mode? My speakers are not evenly spaced because of the layout. I would like to be able to adjust the balance in mono mode as well as in stereo mode. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.67%3A-Main-Sub-AF-balance-control--AGC-off-AF-limiter-tp1518026p1572449.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
Excellent job, Wayne! SUB/MAIN ballance and easy ANT switching is really big improvement! Many thanks, Lexa, ok1dst with still growing K3/10 :-) wayne burdick napsal(a): K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.67 / DSP 1.96, 11-18-2008 * MAIN/SUB BALANCE CONTROL: If CONFIG:SUB AF is set to BALANCE, then the SUB AF GAIN control becomes a main/sub AF balance control when the sub receiver is turned on (including diversity mode). In this case the MAIN AF GAIN controls the AF gain level for both receivers. When SUB AF is at 12 o’ clock, both receivers will be at full volume (main left, sub right). If SUB AF is rotated fully counter-clockwise, you’ll hear only the main receiver. If it’s rotated fully clockwise, you’ll hear only the sub receiver. At intermediate settings you’ll hear both. A BALANCE control is very useful for contesting and split operation. But it can also save a lot of AF gain control tweaking (i.e., matching main and sub), since MAIN AF controls both main and sub receiver audio. * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER: An adjustable AF output limiter has been added for operators who turn AGC off. This can protect your ears if a large signal appears. Signals or noise above the threshold will sound highly distorted due to the limiting action, reminding you to back down the AF or RF gain. The associated menu entry, CONFIG:AF LIM, defaults to NOR. Typical settings for those who often turn AGC off are 17 to 23, but some experimentation will be required. * EASY SUB RX ANTENNA SWITCHING: A hold of RX ANT will alternate between MAIN and AUX for the sub receiver’s antenna, if the sub is installed. This is faster than going into BSET to switch the sub antenna. * SUB ANT SAVED SEPARATELY FOR DIVERSITY/NON-DIVERSITY: At many stations, the sub receiver’s AUX antenna is only used in diversity mode. The K3 now remembers which sub RX antenna setting you use in diversity and non-diversity cases, so you won’t have to use BSET as often. * DIGOUT0 SIGNAL (ACC connector): This now behaves as described in the owner's manual. When a transverter band is selected that is configured for low-power operation (i.e., .01-1.50 mW, and using the KXV3’s XVTR IN/OUT jacks), DIGOUT0 provides a low-resistance path to ground that could be used to activate a small relay or other circuitry. At all other times the DIGOUT0 line will float (high-Z). If all transverter bands are configured for low power, then DIGOUT0 can be used as a “transverter band selected” signal. * POWER LEVEL ON XVTR AND HF BANDS: Switching between HF and transverter bands no longer modifies the present HF band power setting. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
Seconded... Just what the 2nd RX needed. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:37:53 +0100, Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Excellent job, Wayne! SUB/MAIN ballance and easy ANT switching is really big improvement! Many thanks, Lexa, ok1dst with still growing K3/10 :-) wayne burdick napsal(a): K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.67 / DSP 1.96, 11-18-2008 * MAIN/SUB BALANCE CONTROL: If CONFIG:SUB AF is set to BALANCE, then the SUB AF GAIN control becomes a main/sub AF balance control when the sub receiver is turned on (including diversity mode). In this case the MAIN AF GAIN controls the AF gain level for both receivers. When SUB AF is at 12 o' clock, both receivers will be at full volume (main left, sub right). If SUB AF is rotated fully counter-clockwise, you'll hear only the main receiver. If it's rotated fully clockwise, you'll hear only the sub receiver. At intermediate settings you'll hear both. A BALANCE control is very useful for contesting and split operation. But it can also save a lot of AF gain control tweaking (i.e., matching main and sub), since MAIN AF controls both main and sub receiver audio. * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER: An adjustable AF output limiter has been added for operators who turn AGC off. This can protect your ears if a large signal appears. Signals or noise above the threshold will sound highly distorted due to the limiting action, reminding you to back down the AF or RF gain. The associated menu entry, CONFIG:AF LIM, defaults to NOR. Typical settings for those who often turn AGC off are 17 to 23, but some experimentation will be required. * EASY SUB RX ANTENNA SWITCHING: A hold of RX ANT will alternate between MAIN and AUX for the sub receiver's antenna, if the sub is installed. This is faster than going into BSET to switch the sub antenna. * SUB ANT SAVED SEPARATELY FOR DIVERSITY/NON-DIVERSITY: At many stations, the sub receiver's AUX antenna is only used in diversity mode. The K3 now remembers which sub RX antenna setting you use in diversity and non-diversity cases, so you won't have to use BSET as often. * DIGOUT0 SIGNAL (ACC connector): This now behaves as described in the owner's manual. When a transverter band is selected that is configured for low-power operation (i.e., .01-1.50 mW, and using the KXV3's XVTR IN/OUT jacks), DIGOUT0 provides a low-resistance path to ground that could be used to activate a small relay or other circuitry. At all other times the DIGOUT0 line will float (high-Z). If all transverter bands are configured for low power, then DIGOUT0 can be used as a transverter band selected signal. * POWER LEVEL ON XVTR AND HF BANDS: Switching between HF and transverter bands no longer modifies the present HF band power setting. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.67 / DSP 1.96, 11-18-2008 * MAIN/SUB BALANCE CONTROL: If CONFIG:SUB AF is set to BALANCE, then the SUB AF GAIN control becomes a main/sub AF balance control when the sub receiver is turned on (including diversity mode). In this case the MAIN AF GAIN controls the AF gain level for both receivers. When SUB AF is at 12 o’ clock, both receivers will be at full volume (main left, sub right). If SUB AF is rotated fully counter-clockwise, you’ll hear only the main receiver. If it’s rotated fully clockwise, you’ll hear only the sub receiver. At intermediate settings you’ll hear both. A BALANCE control is very useful for contesting and split operation. But it can also save a lot of AF gain control tweaking (i.e., matching main and sub), since MAIN AF controls both main and sub receiver audio. * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER: An adjustable AF output limiter has been added for operators who turn AGC off. This can protect your ears if a large signal appears. Signals or noise above the threshold will sound highly distorted due to the limiting action, reminding you to back down the AF or RF gain. The associated menu entry, CONFIG:AF LIM, defaults to NOR. Typical settings for those who often turn AGC off are 17 to 23, but some experimentation will be required. * EASY SUB RX ANTENNA SWITCHING: A hold of RX ANT will alternate between MAIN and AUX for the sub receiver’s antenna, if the sub is installed. This is faster than going into BSET to switch the sub antenna. * SUB ANT SAVED SEPARATELY FOR DIVERSITY/NON-DIVERSITY: At many stations, the sub receiver’s AUX antenna is only used in diversity mode. The K3 now remembers which sub RX antenna setting you use in diversity and non-diversity cases, so you won’t have to use BSET as often. * DIGOUT0 SIGNAL (ACC connector): This now behaves as described in the owner's manual. When a transverter band is selected that is configured for low-power operation (i.e., .01-1.50 mW, and using the KXV3’s XVTR IN/OUT jacks), DIGOUT0 provides a low-resistance path to ground that could be used to activate a small relay or other circuitry. At all other times the DIGOUT0 line will float (high-Z). If all transverter bands are configured for low power, then DIGOUT0 can be used as a “transverter band selected” signal. * POWER LEVEL ON XVTR AND HF BANDS: Switching between HF and transverter bands no longer modifies the present HF band power setting. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
