Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
Also if using front and rear mics, while using rear mic, you can use PTT on front mic. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
On 3/19/2014 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote: I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. What are you trying to accomplish by using the different mics? Is it that you don't want to wear the headset? FWIW -- I use a CM500 for all CW and SSB operation, and find it quite comfortable to just lean back in the chair and talk. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
Jeff, Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I unpackaged mine yesterday and have it working with the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you doing PTT or VOX, and if PTT how implemented? 73, Phil W7OX On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information... 73 Jeff KB2M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
I'm using PTT Phil. If you would like I could send you all my mic related parms next time I'm at my winter home. 73 Jeff KB2M - Original Message - From: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com To: k...@comcast.net, Elecraft Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:22 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's Jeff, Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I unpackaged mine yesterday and have it working with the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you doing PTT or VOX, and if PTT how implemented? 73, Phil W7OX On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information... 73 Jeff KB2M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
phil... I use the CM500 with the K3 plugged into the rear panel connection. I use a VOX when operating SSB but I also have a foot switch (bought at the local Guitar Store) plugged into the rear panel PTT. Works very nicely. 73, another phil, K7PEH On Mar 19, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Jeff, Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I unpackaged mine yesterday and have it working with the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you doing PTT or VOX, and if PTT how implemented? 73, Phil W7OX On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information... 73 Jeff KB2M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to phys...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
Phil - I've been using the CM500 on my K3 for a couple years - very nice. I have a six year old boy so that pretty much negates using VOX here while on SSB; I use PTT 100% of the time! I made up a small box that has a momentary push button switch and a toggle switch on it in parallel. I ran a wire from it to the PTT In jack on the back of the K3. Works great - I can use either the toggle or the push button switch for the PTT function. Jim / W6JHB On Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014, at Wednesday, 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Jeff, Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I unpackaged mine yesterday and have it working with the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you doing PTT or VOX, and if PTT how implemented? 73, Phil W7OX On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information... 73 Jeff KB2M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w6...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
On 3/19/2014 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I'm not Jeff, but it's real simple. Plug mic and phones into the rear panel connectors. Go into the menu, choose the rear panel mic, and turn on bias (tap 2 on the keypad, I think -- check the manual). That makes the mic work. Set mic gain to low -- the CM500 is a pretty hot mic. You're going to want to turn the speaker on and off, so I assign that function to PF2 (long push of XIT). To do that, go into the menu, find the Speaker + Phones toggle, and push the XIT button. For TXEQ, full cut of the three lowest frequency bands, then do some additional cut of the 4th band with someone listening to guide you as to how much. BTW -- those settings are good for both K3 and KX3. Another hint for the KX3. Because the KX3 is specifically designed for backpacking and minimal current drain, the speaker and headphone amp are not very powerful. We can make the best use of the available power by not wasting it on low frequency sounds. This means that setting the three lowest bands of RXEQ for maximum cut is a good idea, and will likely imcrease the headroom by a few dB. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
Thanks, Jim. That sounds like a great way to go. Phil w7ox On 3/19/14, 9:36 AM, Jim Bennett wrote: Phil - I've been using the CM500 on my K3 for a couple years - very nice. I have a six year old boy so that pretty much negates using VOX here while on SSB; I use PTT 100% of the time! I made up a small box that has a momentary push button switch and a toggle switch on it in parallel. I ran a wire from it to the PTT In jack on the back of the K3. Works great - I can use either the toggle or the push button switch for the PTT function. Jim / W6JHB On Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014, at Wednesday, 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Jeff, Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I unpackaged mine yesterday and have it working with the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you doing PTT or VOX, and if PTT how implemented? 73, Phil W7OX On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information... 73 Jeff KB2M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w6...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
Jim, If using a headset, why the comments re speaker on-off for K3? One reason I bought the CM500 is the need to shut out sounds if doing SSB in a noisy environment. Normally in the shack I use the speakers and MC43 hand mike on K3 (so far) and a Sony earplug for CW (singular because one ear is stone deaf). 73, Phil On 3/19/14, 9:46 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/19/2014 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I'm not Jeff, but it's real simple. Plug mic and phones into the rear panel connectors. Go into the menu, choose the rear panel mic, and turn on bias (tap 2 on the keypad, I think -- check the manual). That makes the mic work. Set mic gain to low -- the CM500 is a pretty hot mic. You're going to want to turn the speaker on and off, so I assign that function to PF2 (long push of XIT). To do that, go into the menu, find the Speaker + Phones toggle, and push the XIT button. For TXEQ, full cut of the three lowest frequency bands, then do some additional cut of the 4th band with someone listening to guide you as to how much. BTW -- those settings are good for both K3 and KX3. Another hint for the KX3. Because the KX3 is specifically designed for backpacking and minimal current drain, the speaker and headphone amp are not very powerful. We can make the best use of the available power by not wasting it on low frequency sounds. This means that setting the three lowest bands of RXEQ for maximum cut is a good idea, and will likely imcrease the headroom by a few dB. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
Jeff, I watched this nthread for a while and saw a dozen or so responses, but no-one bothered to help you with a macro or two. It seems that everyone has opinions on what mic or jack and maybe which fingefr to use to press the ON. But, as for the macros, here goes. These are old, but you can see what I have done and adjust accordingly. Good luck! TO set mic to front for Hiel HM10-Dual Name: -MicFP Macro: MG020;CP020;MN053;DN;DN;TE-03-03+00+00+03+03+00+00;SWT11; ASSIGN TO PF1 This will set gain to 20, the compression to 20, set mic to front, adjust TX Equalization and set range to H To set rear for YAMAHA CM500 Name: -MicRPl Macro: MG017;CP005;MN053;DN;DN;UP;TE+00+00+00+03+03+03+03+03;SWT11; ASSIGN TO PF2 This will set gain to 17, compression to 5, set mic to rear, adjust TX Equalization and set range to L NOTE:' The setting for range H or L is a toggle. If you press the same function key twice, it will toggle the range. Therefore these macros leave the Main Menu active to show the Front/Rear and Range setting. Just press the MENY butoon and you are ready to go. If the range is wrong, just press keypad #1 to toggle to the other setting. ...bill -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 12:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information... 73 Jeff KB2M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
Thanks Bill this is exactly what I was looking for, some place to start. I was wondering if anyone else has setup any macros for mic selection. Thanks 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: Bill Conkling [mailto:n...@widomaker.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 5:44 PM To: k...@comcast.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's Jeff, I watched this nthread for a while and saw a dozen or so responses, but no-one bothered to help you with a macro or two. It seems that everyone has opinions on what mic or jack and maybe which fingefr to use to press the ON. But, as for the macros, here goes. These are old, but you can see what I have done and adjust accordingly. Good luck! TO set mic to front for Hiel HM10-Dual Name: -MicFP Macro: MG020;CP020;MN053;DN;DN;TE-03-03+00+00+03+03+00+00;SWT11; ASSIGN TO PF1 This will set gain to 20, the compression to 20, set mic to front, adjust TX Equalization and set range to H To set rear for YAMAHA CM500 Name: -MicRPl Macro: MG017;CP005;MN053;DN;DN;UP;TE+00+00+00+03+03+03+03+03;SWT11; ASSIGN TO PF2 This will set gain to 17, compression to 5, set mic to rear, adjust TX Equalization and set range to L NOTE:' The setting for range H or L is a toggle. If you press the same function key twice, it will toggle the range. Therefore these macros leave the Main Menu active to show the Front/Rear and Range setting. Just press the MENY butoon and you are ready to go. If the range is wrong, just press keypad #1 to toggle to the other setting. ...bill -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 12:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information... 73 Jeff KB2M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
On 3/19/2014 10:35 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: If using a headset, why the comments re speaker on-off for K3? Because I often have the radio on while I'm doing other things around the shack. And also because I operate CW casually, and because I work various digital modes that don't require me to hear real well. For example, I need the listen to RTTY and PSK31 well enough to tune it in, but not well enough to copy it. That's why I asked Jeff WHY he wanted to use two different mics. As a retired sound system design consultant, part of my job was getting folks to articulate their goals and needs, not in terms of equipment they thought they needed, but it terms of what they want to accomplish. From there, it was my job to match solutions to their needs. So Jeff, I wasn't taking offense, but simply clarifying your goals. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's
No problem, Jeff. This combo is just that, a start. There are some gurus on the list that have written macros that only require one pf# key as they do some magic and self-modify themselves to toggle the setup. Maybe when they finish the discussion on one verses two mics or speakers +/- phones, one of them will enlighten us with some real useful information. 'till then, I use the macros I sent you myself, with some mods to the TE: Good luck. ...bill nr4c -Original Message- From: Jeff Griffin [mailto:k...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 8:20 PM To: 'Bill Conkling' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's Thanks Bill this is exactly what I was looking for, some place to start. I was wondering if anyone else has setup any macros for mic selection. Thanks 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: Bill Conkling [mailto:n...@widomaker.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 5:44 PM To: k...@comcast.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's Jeff, I watched this nthread for a while and saw a dozen or so responses, but no-one bothered to help you with a macro or two. It seems that everyone has opinions on what mic or jack and maybe which fingefr to use to press the ON. But, as for the macros, here goes. These are old, but you can see what I have done and adjust accordingly. Good luck! TO set mic to front for Hiel HM10-Dual Name: -MicFP Macro: MG020;CP020;MN053;DN;DN;TE-03-03+00+00+03+03+00+00;SWT11; ASSIGN TO PF1 This will set gain to 20, the compression to 20, set mic to front, adjust TX Equalization and set range to H To set rear for YAMAHA CM500 Name: -MicRPl Macro: MG017;CP005;MN053;DN;DN;UP;TE+00+00+00+03+03+03+03+03;SWT11; ASSIGN TO PF2 This will set gain to 17, compression to 5, set mic to rear, adjust TX Equalization and set range to L NOTE:' The setting for range H or L is a toggle. If you press the same function key twice, it will toggle the range. Therefore these macros leave the Main Menu active to show the Front/Rear and Range setting. Just press the MENY butoon and you are ready to go. If the range is wrong, just press keypad #1 to toggle to the other setting. ...bill -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 12:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information... 73 Jeff KB2M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
