RE: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes
I'd like to add to the list of big mistakes: Learning to translate dits and dahs into letters and other characters. Slow code encourages translation! ... Rich NU6T --- Is that a mistake for most Hams? It wasn't for me. I am aware of many ops who want to QRQ at 30 wpm, 40 wpm and up. I have no argument with them when they say that they must learn to hear words, not characters. That certainly sounds plausible, as does the idea of learning code as words from the very beginning. Such extreme QRQ is surely an interesting challenge for those who pursue it, but it's certainly not mainstream in Amateur CW operations from my experience on the bands. (Sometimes contest exchanges approach those speeds, but that's a different story. Every contact is very brief and predictable.) Learning to copy individual characters at very slow speed sure did not bother me. After over 50 years pounding brass my fastest comfortable copying speed is about 35 wpm. I can copy 40 but it wears me out pretty quickly. I don't try to send faster than 30 WPM but then I use a mechanical key, either a hand pump for QRS or a bug for QRQ. Across the range from less that 5 wpm up, I copy code in my head visualizing a string of letters scrolling by in my head as I hear it sent. It's kind of funny when I hear an odd fist on the air - someone who drags out their dashes way too long and then uses very short dits, or who varies their inter-character spaces a lot (like that link to maritime spark transmissions I sent earlier). At first such code is gibberish. I see nothing. Then, usually, after listening for a bit, suddenly my brain locks on and the letters start scrolling by in my head. Then it's fine copy. It's kinda of fun to sit back, let the code flow into my hearing and have that suddenly happen. I made transition to head copy slowly from copying letter-by-letter on paper, as we used to do to pass our FCC tests and when receiving messages. For me, the ability to send and receive very slow CW is an important skill; one I use far more than sending or receiving over 30 WPM. As more and more Hams explore the CW bands, I find it very common to run into operators running at 10 WPM or even less. I want to reply to them at whatever speed they are sending, as long as it's within my range. Ron AC7AC ___ 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] Portable CW paddles for K2?
Kristinn: I bought one of these recently, and have really been enjoying it: http://www.americanmorse.com/portapaddle.htm You can get it with or without the base. I bought the base, and was glad I did, but you can mount the paddles on just about anything with the two mounting holes. I had to do just a slight amount of adjusting with some fine-grit sandpaper and a drill bit, but I'm very pleased with the solid feel, and the size is just right for me, with no real compromises in performance. I've been using it both portable and at home with my K2, and am very pleased with it. For what it's worth, I had to wait about 14 days for delivery. You may want to ask about shipping/delivery times to your QTH. I would definitely buy this one again. American Morse is also the recommended supplier for a very nice CNC enclosure for the Small Wonder Rockmite QRP transceiver. I also ordered one of these, and am very pleased with it. 73, Dave K7DAA http://www.k7daa.com On Apr 25, 2008, at 2:58 AM, TF3KX wrote: My K2 #6425 is now up and running, and I need good, light/small portable iambic paddles for the upcoming summer trips. Are there any good recommendations? Candidates I have been looking at include: - Palm Mini Paddles (http://www.morsex.com/palm) - Paddlette PK1 (http://www.paddlette.com/pkproduct.htm) - Paddlette BP (http://www.paddlette.com/bpproduct.htm) Does anyone have experience, or even comparison on these or others that would be suitable for portable operation? My preference for feel is that the I prefer harder/metallic touch when making contact over softer touch, that I have found with some paddles. 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Portable-CW-paddles-for-K2--tp16894191p16894191.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 PTT in SSB with CW-Key?
I would like to use my CW key to key the transmitter in SSB mode. This is very handy in the K2 when I use the Heil headset and don't want to use the vox. Is this already possible with the K3? If not please put it on the wishlist. 73! de Werner OE9FWV -- Eines der nützlichsten Tiere, die wir besitzen, ist das Schwein. Von ihm kann man alles verwenden, das Fleisch von vorn bis hinten, die Haut für Leder, die Borsten für Bürsten und den Namen als Schimpfwort. Email powered by Pegasus Mail free at http://www.pmail.com Homepage: http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/ Fone +43 5522 75013 Fax +43 820 555 85 2621 Mobile +43 664 6340014 Elecraft K2 #5203 ___ 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] CW Mistakes
In a message dated 4/26/08 11:43:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Learning to translate dits and dahs into letters and other characters. Slow code encourages translation! I think what you mean is counting - hearing H as four dits rather than a single sound-group. That's why Farnsworth-spacing is a good idea. Learning code from a book or other visual source. (Not including learning about code from a book such as Pierpont: The Art Skill of Radio Telegraphy). Agreed! Starting after age 50. Grin. Actually, research has shown that one of the ways to slow the aging process is to learn new things throughout life. Particularly things that are *very* different than what you've done before, not just extensions of existing stuff. 73 de Jim, N2EY ** Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) ___ 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 PTT in SSB with CW-Key?
At 4/27/2008 04:42 AM, Dr. Werner Furlan wrote: I would like to use my CW key to key the transmitter in SSB mode. This is very handy in the K2 when I use the Heil headset and don't want to use the vox. Is this already possible with the K3? Plug your key into the KEY jack, next to the PADDLE jack. Or plug a footswitch or handswitch into the KEY jack. If not please put it on the wishlist. 73! de Werner OE9FWV -- Eines der nützlichsten Tiere, die wir besitzen, ist das Schwein. Von ihm kann man alles verwenden, das Fleisch von vorn bis hinten, die Haut für Leder, die Borsten für Bürsten und den Namen als Schimpfwort. Email powered by Pegasus Mail free at http://www.pmail.com Homepage: http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/ Fone +43 5522 75013 Fax +43 820 555 85 2621 Mobile +43 664 6340014 Elecraft K2 #5203 ___ 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/HRD/MK...success
Tnx to Greg AB7R and Joe W4TV for helping me troubleshoot and finally get it all going. The problem was, of course, methe cable bundle that goes to the back of the K3 has a cable marked PC IN and PC Out. I assumed that they went into the respective IN-Line-OUT jacks on the back of the K3wrong...after swapping those cables everything works ok. While testing ...sending CQ in BPSK-31 on quiet band, I made my first ever contact in that mode...very cool, I think I will like this BPSK thing. 50 watts to a vertical here in CX worked a 15w dipole in Tampa, FL. Another thing that I must have missed in the documentation on the DM780 is that it does NOT support FSK or BPSK-D. So must use AFSK-D or Data... Once again, the Elecraft reflector came thru...tnx guys. 73 Tom CX7TT ___ 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] CW Mistakes
I began to learn code at 50 (now 56) and got my ticket about 5 years ago. It has been a LOT OF FUN! The longest transition was from writing everything down to copying in my head, but it was certainly worth the effort. I am typically operating at about 25 wpm but try to slow down to match a calling station's speed, primarily using Farnsworth spacing so I do not have to keep fiddling with the keyer speed control. This approach usually results in the other party sending comments like FB CPY ALL. But back to biggest mistake for a newbie: not sending PLS QRS if I am sending too fast! This may be because they are embarassed or whatever. Like Ron, I have no problem slowing down as much as necessary (below 10 wpm gets a little tedious though!) But I would sure appreciate being told to cool it rather than just having the rag chew cut short. Regardless -- PLS GET ON THE CW SUBBANDS AND CALL CQ -- I will be looking for you! 73 es God Bless de Ken - N4OI - K1 Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: [...snip...] I made transition to head copy slowly from copying letter-by-letter on paper, as we used to do to pass our FCC tests and when receiving messages. For me, the ability to send and receive very slow CW is an important skill; one I use far more than sending or receiving over 30 WPM. As more and more Hams explore the CW bands, I find it very common to run into operators running at 10 WPM or even less. I want to reply to them at whatever speed they are sending, as long as it's within my range. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/CW-Mistakes-tp16906746p16923470.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 at auction
Is the Country configuration of the K3 an issue? Al WA6VNN **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) ___ 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 wish list - option to turn off display
I increasingly like to operate remote, especially when traveling. This can sometimes mean that the rig is turned on for several days. I have some concern about burn-out of the LCD display in areas where it remains unchanged for long periods. Maybe this is an unjustified worry, but it would be good to have the option to simply turn off the display when using remote operation, or even when operating the rig from a PC in the shack. Bob, G3YIQ ___ 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] OT - Thanks to all those who responded to my Ham Birth date inquiry
Just wanted to thank EVERYONE (and there were MANY) who offered assistance to my request for birth date info of a fellow ham. I greatly appreciate your offers and the time you spent helping me research the info. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS ___ 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: VFO B follows band changes on VFO A
Hi, Still learning - didn't find answer in manual or on reflector: VFO B band changes when I change band on VFO A - is it normal? Is it possible to change to ICOM behavior? - where VFO A and B are independant - eg. VFO A on 160 and VFO B on 20 SSB and I can jump betwen them with one push. 73 Arunas LY2IJ, K3 s/n 5oo ___ 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 wish list - option to turn off display
In a recent message, Bob Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... I have some concern about burn-out of the LCD display in areas where it remains unchanged for long periods. [snip] but it would be good to have the option to simply turn off the display when using remote operation, or even when operating the rig from a PC in the shack. That would be a good idea, Bob. LCD ADJ does down to 2 but perhaps zero could be used to switch the contrast off altogether. LCD BRT can show DAY which turns the backlight off. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ 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
Hey Greg, Quick query if you have a minute. I can't find my KPA bypass jumper. It looks like all I need to do is jumper 4 pins on each side of the two connectors and throw in a cap. yes? Do I need to pull the PAIO board? Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ 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] WA3WSJ Black Widow Vertical Article Update
Hello all, I just added a page to my WA3WSJ Black Widow Vertical Antenna File. http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] CW Mistakes
An old friend, G4AYP, now SK used to listen to 40m cw just before going to sleep using his Norcal 40. He tried to follow French and Spanish stations and said it kept his brain alive and stimulated. He was UK Director of Forensic Science, so I don't think it was an idle statement. David G3UNA Starting after age 50. Grin. Actually, research has shown that one of the ways to slow the aging process is to learn new things throughout life. Particularly things that are *very* different than what you've done before, not just extensions of existing stuff. 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: VFO B follows band changes on VFO A
LY2IJ wrote: VFO B band changes when I change band on VFO A - is it normal? Is it possible to change to ICOM behavior? - where VFO A and B are independant - eg. VFO A on 160 and VFO B on 20 SSB and I can jump betwen them with one push. It's normal. You get two VFOs per band. The M1 - M4 memories are per band as well. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-VFO-B-follows-band-changes-on-VFO-A-tp16924349p16924521.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Importing to UK
I have just decided on my K3 options and it comes to 3400 usd including shipping. Can someone in the UK give me an idea of any duty/tax or additional costs I will have to pay when it's delivered. Thanks Jim, MM0BQI ___ 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 Importing to UK
Hello Jim You will have to pay 17.5% VAT on the total price including shipping, it should be duty free (if they charge duty you should be able to claim it back). When I received mine back in November the amount payable to UPS was the vat plus an £11 handling fee, you would normally be asked to pay before they will deliver. Smaller items tend to arrive by Parcel Force who charge £13, not what you might call good value. The only viable shipping option when I ordered mine was UPS, as the US Postal Service didn't have sufficient insurance cover. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I have just decided on my K3 options and it comes to 3400 usd including shipping. Can someone in the UK give me an idea of any duty/tax or additional costs I will have to pay when it's delivered. Thanks Jim, MM0BQI ___ 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 - How to do Crossband?
How does one do crossband on the K3? For example, transmit on 6m and receive on 10m. Thanks, Dave Quick, KØEKL Minneapolis, MN ___ 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 PTT in SSB with CW-Key?
It would be nice to be able to use CW paddle plugged into paddle jack. Just like in K2. Mark --- On Sun, 4/27/08, Ed K1EP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ed K1EP [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT in SSB with CW-Key? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4:36 AM At 4/27/2008 04:42 AM, Dr. Werner Furlan wrote: I would like to use my CW key to key the transmitter in SSB mode. This is very handy in the K2 when I use the Heil headset and don't want to use the vox. Is this already possible with the K3? Plug your key into the KEY jack, next to the PADDLE jack. Or plug a footswitch or handswitch into the KEY jack. If not please put it on the wishlist. 73! de Werner OE9FWV -- Eines der nützlichsten Tiere, die wir besitzen, ist das Schwein. Von ihm kann man alles verwenden, das Fleisch von vorn bis hinten, die Haut für Leder, die Borsten für Bürsten und den Namen als Schimpfwort. Email powered by Pegasus Mail free at http://www.pmail.com Homepage: http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/ Fone +43 5522 75013 Fax +43 820 555 85 2621 Mobile +43 664 6340014 Elecraft K2 #5203 ___ 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 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3
If you have the KPAIO3 board in place, you don't need the jumper block. Just leave the KPAIO3 board on the connectors. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julius Fazekas Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:39 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Hey Greg, Quick query if you have a minute. I can't find my KPA bypass jumper. It looks like all I need to do is jumper 4 pins on each side of the two connectors and throw in a cap. yes? Do I need to pull the PAIO board? Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN ___ 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] Heil BM-10 and new K3
Good Morning: The only Microphone I have is a Heil Proset with a Kenwood BM-10 Connector, 8 Pin. I would like to plug this in to my K3 tomorrow when it arrives, Yes UPS Web site says it arrives on Monday. Is their any setting I should be aware of using this Mic? It has the HC5 Element in it.\\ 73 Bruce N9BX K3 ??? until tomorrow!!! ___ No viruses found in this outgoing message Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.3.5 http://www.iolo.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] CW Mistakes
Ron, as usual, you have succinctly put into words a real life experience that I can see, may parallel some of my limited experience. I have followed this thread closely as well as the comments about using the Farnsworth method and based on some of the comments, thought OMG - I've been doing it wrong! I've only been doing this ham thing for a couple of years, so I am certainly in the learning group as it pertains to cw. After writing everything down for the first few months, I quickly realized that in order to become proficient at rag chewing, I needed to learn code like regular vocal conversation. I began to head copy and just make notes of important info - and I did it at very slow speeds at the beginning and have now ramped up to about 10-13 wpm comfortably. I have also noticed that as I am starting to hear words, head copy is a little easier at faster speeds - I begin to lose track of the visual string of characters at slower speeds. It is like the buffer in my head is time constrained not character constrained. I think the Farnsworth method has worked for me in that I am able to recognize the characters at a faster speed, but I still need the longer inter-character spacing to form the word comprehension in my head. With that said, I can see how many who now have the rhythm down at higher speeds would hear that as a distraction based on a time constrained head buffer. I have found many who use the Farnsworth method on the air and I tend to work them more often than not. When I hear code where there is little inter-character spacing, it just sound like a long run on of code goop at this point. I'm hoping that will change as I become more proficient. I also realize that I should get on the air more often (at least once a day), but at this point it is just not doable with my current life schedule. When I only have a few minutes of down time, I do try to sit at the radio and just listen. This does keep my head into it and so far, I don't seem to lose any speed I've gained by not engaging in a QSO. Sometimes I've gone a month without a contact, but at least I've listened almost everyday. I am going to make a concentrated effort to get on the air more often this summer. So, with my limited experience and based on some of the comments I've read here, I think the method I'm using is slowly working. I can't wait until it all clicks and I hear regular word conversation that many of you have described. It was frustrating at first, but I can now see (I should say hear) that it can happen. Anyway, thanks Ron, for your words have acted as encouragement for me to continue down this path. It should also allow me to work others at any speed and help out someone in the future who is starting out like me. It is the least I could do after all of those who have done it for me. 73, Dave W8FGU Learning to translate dits and dahs into letters and other characters. Slow code encourages translation! ... Rich NU6T --- Is that a mistake for most Hams? It wasn't for me. I am aware of many ops who want to QRQ at 30 wpm, 40 wpm and up. I have no argument with them when they say that they must learn to hear words, not characters. That certainly sounds plausible, as does the idea of learning code as words from the very beginning. Such extreme QRQ is surely an interesting challenge for those who pursue it, but it's certainly not mainstream in Amateur CW operations from my experience on the bands. (Sometimes contest exchanges approach those speeds, but that's a different story. Every contact is very brief and predictable.) Learning to copy individual characters at very slow speed sure did not bother me. After over 50 years pounding brass my fastest comfortable copying speed is about 35 wpm. I can copy 40 but it wears me out pretty quickly. I don't try to send faster than 30 WPM but then I use a mechanical key, either a hand pump for QRS or a bug for QRQ. Across the range from less that 5 wpm up, I copy code in my head visualizing a string of letters scrolling by in my head as I hear it sent. It's kind of funny when I hear an odd fist on the air - someone who drags out their dashes way too long and then uses very short dits, or who varies their inter-character spaces a lot (like that link to maritime spark transmissions I sent earlier). At first such code is gibberish. I see nothing. Then, usually, after listening for a bit, suddenly my brain locks on and the letters start scrolling by in my head. Then it's fine copy. It's kinda of fun to sit back, let the code flow into my hearing and have that suddenly happen. I made transition to head copy slowly from copying letter-by-letter on paper, as we used to do to pass our FCC tests and when receiving messages. For me, the ability to send and receive very slow CW is an important skill; one I use far more than sending or receiving over 30 WPM. As more and more Hams
RE: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes
Ken wrote: I have no problem slowing down as much as necessary (below 10 wpm gets a little tedious though!) But I would sure appreciate being told to cool it rather than just having the rag chew cut short. - Oh, s--l--o--w CW sure gets tedious for me too, but it's normally only for a few minutes. I find that a five or ten minute exchange of basic contact info and a few words is about all most newbies working at such speeds want. That was certainly true of me when I was first on the air: after a few minutes I needed to QRT and relax so I could stop hyperventilating! Ron AC7AC ___ 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 Importing to UK
Thanks for asking that Jim and thanks Dave for confirming my calculations, I've just ordered mine and had worked out what mines going to cost. 73 Paul. Dave G4AON wrote: Hello Jim You will have to pay 17.5% VAT on the total price including shipping, it should be duty free (if they charge duty you should be able to claim it back). When I received mine back in November the amount payable to UPS was the vat plus an £11 handling fee, you would normally be asked to pay before they will deliver. Smaller items tend to arrive by Parcel Force who charge £13, not what you might call good value. The only viable shipping option when I ordered mine was UPS, as the US Postal Service didn't have sufficient insurance cover. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I have just decided on my K3 options and it comes to 3400 usd including shipping. Can someone in the UK give me an idea of any duty/tax or additional costs I will have to pay when it's delivered. Thanks Jim, MM0BQI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Importing-to-UK-tp16924813p16925520.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] Monitoring yourself
Neat! I worked the SP DX RTTY contest yesterday. I could print lots of 80M european RTTY stations in the contest from this netherlands receiver with MMTTY running on the connected computer, but couldn't even hear them on my own rx here in SC. Couldn't hear myself on their rx when I TX'ed either, until midnight local time, and then only weakly. I have bookmarked this one - would be very useful to compare antennas, etc in the future. You can read signal levels from the meter. I didn't try to record it, but this should be possible so you could evaluate your audio after a test tx. I wish they had other bands too for antenna test purposes. 160 and 20 would be good additions. Presently only lower sections of 80 and 40. Jerry W4UK At 07:11 PM 4/26/2008, K3KO wrote: Try listening to yourself on a web SDR. http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/ One can listen with the above link on 40 and 80M. It is tunable and does CW.SSB and I guess digital modes. Bandwidth is also adjustable. No more depending upon some others subjective opinion of your keying and audio. You will obviously have to listen on earphones if you're going use voice. 73 de Brian/K3KO -- . ___ Elecraft mailing list ___ 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] Monitoring yourself
Thanks for sharing that link Brian, of course the Netherlands isn't far from me here in the UK and it's weird hearing myself coming over a distant receiver. 73 Paul G4LNA K3KO wrote: Try listening to yourself on a web SDR. http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/ One can listen with the above link on 40 and 80M. It is tunable and does CW.SSB and I guess digital modes. Bandwidth is also adjustable. No more depending upon some others subjective opinion of your keying and audio. You will obviously have to listen on earphones if you're going use voice. 73 de Brian/K3KO -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Monitoring-yourself-tp16918110p16925831.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] Heil BM-10 and new K3
From what I understand you must turn off the microphone bias in the menu. I have a Heil pro-set and had to do this. If you have the Heil headset made for use with the K2 you leave it on. If I am wrong someone please correct me. Todd, WA7U K2/100 #726 K3/100 #726 - Original Message - From: Bruce Osterberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:50 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Heil BM-10 and new K3 Good Morning: The only Microphone I have is a Heil Proset with a Kenwood BM-10 Connector, 8 Pin. I would like to plug this in to my K3 tomorrow when it arrives, Yes UPS Web site says it arrives on Monday. Is their any setting I should be aware of using this Mic? It has the HC5 Element in it.\\ 73 Bruce N9BX K3 ??? until tomorrow!!! ___ No viruses found in this outgoing message Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.3.5 http://www.iolo.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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.5/1400 - Release Date: 4/27/2008 9:39 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems
Well, it might go so far back as SN#671. I'm brand new at this, so I have spent the past 12 hours trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. My Heil pro-set plus plugged into a kenwood adapter into the front. With RP.H it works fine, FP.H/L As soon as I plug in the stereo headphone part into the adapter the TX light comes on and stays on until I unplug it. It cant even send my voice, just locks everything up. Plugging it into the phones right above, again, it works fine. Is this the problem with the traces or can I just not RTFM? -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-R-MH2-mic-problems-tp16917192p16926172.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Portable CW paddles for K2?
The Palm Mini paddle is a very well thought out and nicely engineered package; one of the best features is how the mechanism is completely protected by the case when not in use. The ability to mount it in various ways and positions is a nice plus. It's very adjustable and amenable to a light or heavy touch. The overall feel is a little soft - the arms are made of something like PC board material and the paddles themselves have a soft surface, so there is some give in the motion after the contacts close. For me, the benefits of the packaging outweigh the less-than-perfect touch - especially for backpacking. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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: VFO B follows band changes on VFO A
But this begs the question - which is also asked in another posting - how do you do cross band split? Not that this is common - I don't think I have have ever done it - but with my ICOM this is straightforward. Knut - AB2TC G4ILO wrote: LY2IJ wrote: VFO B band changes when I change band on VFO A - is it normal? Is it possible to change to ICOM behavior? - where VFO A and B are independant - eg. VFO A on 160 and VFO B on 20 SSB and I can jump betwen them with one push. It's normal. You get two VFOs per band. The M1 - M4 memories are per band as well. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-VFO-B-follows-band-changes-on-VFO-A-tp16924349p16926340.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ Opens Black Widow Antenna Page!
Hello all, Because a large number of ops can't read a pdf file, I'm constructing a WA3WSJ Black Widow Antenna Page. This site is a work in progress so check back to see things as I add information about this wonderful antenna. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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 Setting 1.00 mw with KXV3 for XV144
Group, I don't seem to have the steps by which one sets the KXV3's output to 1.00 mw for use with XV144.. Here is what I've tried: (1) Set Band to 28 MHz. (2) Set CONFIG to TEST in KVX3, (3) Set power to 1.00 mw, (4) Hold TUNE. After a moment, the display changes from 1.00 mw to 0.84 mw and when I tap Xmit I get ERR TXG message. What am I doing wrong? Has the firmware changed the procedure? Need some direction. Roger K8RS K3 #280 ___ 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] 2.1 Filter is sold.
Thanks for all the replies on the filter. It's sold to Phil, K3TUF. 73 Greg AB7R ___ 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 Setting 1.00 mw with KXV3 for XV144
Why are you setting the band to 28 MHz? You should have set up the transverter band first. If you had you would presumably have 144 on your display and not 28. It appears from what you have indicated you are telling the K3 to transmit 1mW on 10m from the normal antenna rather than to use the KXV3. If that is not the case, then perhaps you have the fault I had, which was the RF Choke on the transverter power detector board not being soldered properly. Mike rcstimson-2 wrote: Group, I don't seem to have the steps by which one sets the KXV3's output to 1.00 mw for use with XV144.. Here is what I've tried: (1) Set Band to 28 MHz. (2) Set CONFIG to TEST in KVX3, (3) Set power to 1.00 mw, (4) Hold TUNE. After a moment, the display changes from 1.00 mw to 0.84 mw and when I tap Xmit I get ERR TXG message. What am I doing wrong? Has the firmware changed the procedure? Need some direction. Roger K8RS K3 #280 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Setting-1.00-mw-with-KXV3-for-XV144-tp16926913p16927091.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: Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems
Hi I have sn 709 - I have my Heil HC4 from my TS-2000 8 pin conn - when I plug it into the K3 - I hear noise from the MICROPHONE??? The 'manual' says: to select front or rear panel microphone AND to turn BIAS on/off, use the MAIN:Mic SRC menu entry.. My firmware 1.78 only shows: MIC SEL FP.H b1 A5 and I have not figured out how to adjust it - the main VFO knob also gives me a choice of rP.H and LInE In .. On a separate note - I have this anomaly that I emailed support on Friday night: Managed to 'lock-up' my K3 - NO buttons work - including power - had to pull the power plug going thru the config menu - at PTT-KEY both ' OFF-OFF' tried to change values and complete lockup Completely repeatable - go to config PTT then move main vfo control and lock up. Was on AM 13840 listening to a SW station/ Changed mode/freq - still does it - as soon as main VFO adjusted. Any advice/help comments? tnxs John VE3NFK Gary Hembree wrote: This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork. I had the exact same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a week ago on 6 meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and HF DXer and contester. Unfortunately it did not make a good impression! There is a ground trace missing from one end of C98 and C97 on the front panel board. These capacitors are associated with the mike bias circuit. Hence the problem with the MH2. I am told that an official Elecraft fix is going to be released this coming week. Several of us who noticed this problem were given the fix to try and it worked three out of three times. If you must use a mike that needs bias then use the rear panel connector for now (i.e. Elecraft or Icom Proset). MH2s are excluded of course, unless you have an appropriate adapter. 688 is the earliest SN that we know is affected. The other three were 690, 728 and 729. Elecraft is fixing front panel boards now before they ship anymore. 73 Gary, N7IR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-R-MH2-mic-problems-tp16917192p16927355.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KRX3 on final approach?
Might as well ask, I guess. I thought the second receiver was going to be the same as the first. Sounds like this is not the case. Not saying that is bad, just that it doesn't fit with what I thought I knew. What is/are the main differences or possible problems that must be worked out? Just wondering, 73, de Jim KG0KP ___ 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: R-MH2 mic problems
John: Go top page 49 [Menu Functions] of the manual (rev c). Read what it says in the Main Menu Table under MIC SEL entry. 73, Ken K3IU VE3NFK wrote: Hi I have sn 709 - I have my Heil HC4 from my TS-2000 8 pin conn - when I plug it into the K3 - I hear noise from the MICROPHONE??? The 'manual' says: to select front or rear panel microphone AND to turn BIAS on/off, use the MAIN:Mic SRC menu entry.. My firmware 1.78 only shows: MIC SEL FP.H b1 A5 and I have not figured out how to adjust it - the main VFO knob also gives me a choice of rP.H and LInE In .. On a separate note - I have this anomaly that I emailed support on Friday night: Managed to 'lock-up' my K3 - NO buttons work - including power - had to pull the power plug going thru the config menu - at PTT-KEY both ' OFF-OFF' tried to change values and complete lockup Completely repeatable - go to config PTT then move main vfo control and lock up. Was on AM 13840 listening to a SW station/ Changed mode/freq - still does it - as soon as main VFO adjusted. Any advice/help comments? tnxs John VE3NFK Gary Hembree wrote: This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork. I had the exact same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a week ago on 6 meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and HF DXer and contester. Unfortunately it did not make a good impression! There is a ground trace missing from one end of C98 and C97 on the front panel board. These capacitors are associated with the mike bias circuit. Hence the problem with the MH2. I am told that an official Elecraft fix is going to be released this coming week. Several of us who noticed this problem were given the fix to try and it worked three out of three times. If you must use a mike that needs bias then use the rear panel connector for now (i.e. Elecraft or Icom Proset). MH2s are excluded of course, unless you have an appropriate adapter. 688 is the earliest SN that we know is affected. The other three were 690, 728 and 729. Elecraft is fixing front panel boards now before they ship anymore. 73 Gary, N7IR ___ 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: Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems
I'm guessing here - but - it sounds like you might have the bias turned on to the K3 mic connector. Heil HC-4 elements do NOT require bias and putting bias on them will usually (have to file the usually caveat here as there may be some strange wiring involved) prevent them from working! Let's try this: 1. Tap - Menu (the display will probably show a number 6 on the upper line and LCD BRT on the lower line - at least mine always seems to come up that way if enough time has gone by since I used it last). Regardless of what the display defaults to, after you have tapped Menu do the following: 2. Rotate VFO B knob to until you see: MIC SEL on the LOWER line. The UPPER line will display the current mic settings: 3. If the UPPER line shows something like: FP.H(or L) followed by a space and then the word bias you have the bias turned on for the mic input selected (either FP for Front or RP for rear). 4. If the word bias shows up, then you do indeed have the bias turned on. 5. If the bias is turned on, then TAP the REV button (it has a red #2 in small print under it) once and the word bias will disappear. NOTE: The REV button alternately turns the bias to the mic connector on and off. 6. If the top line now shows something like FP.H with nothing following it, you have selected the Front panel mic input (the FP) and have selected high gain ( the H). You can change from H to L by tapping the A/B button (it has a small red #1) under it. On my both my HC-4 and HC-5 elements, I use the H setting and adjust the MIC gain accordingly. If the bias is not turned on, then all the above is not going to solve your problem. If this is true, the 8 pin plug on your mic is likely wired in some strange way. Please give it a go and report back. As usual, YMMV. Have fun - ' 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of VE3NFK Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:15 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems Hi I have sn 709 - I have my Heil HC4 from my TS-2000 8 pin conn - when I plug it into the K3 - I hear noise from the MICROPHONE??? The 'manual' says: to select front or rear panel microphone AND to turn BIAS on/off, use the MAIN:Mic SRC menu entry.. My firmware 1.78 only shows: MIC SEL FP.H b1 A5 and I have not figured out how to adjust it - the main VFO knob also gives me a choice of rP.H and LInE In .. On a separate note - I have this anomaly that I emailed support on Friday night: Managed to 'lock-up' my K3 - NO buttons work - including power - had to pull the power plug going thru the config menu - at PTT-KEY both ' OFF-OFF' tried to change values and complete lockup Completely repeatable - go to config PTT then move main vfo control and lock up. Was on AM 13840 listening to a SW station/ Changed mode/freq - still does it - as soon as main VFO adjusted. Any advice/help comments? tnxs John VE3NFK Gary Hembree wrote: This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork. I had the exact same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a week ago on 6 meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and HF DXer and contester. Unfortunately it did not make a good impression! There is a ground trace missing from one end of C98 and C97 on the front panel board. These capacitors are associated with the mike bias circuit. Hence the problem with the MH2. I am told that an official Elecraft fix is going to be released this coming week. Several of us who noticed this problem were given the fix to try and it worked three out of three times. If you must use a mike that needs bias then use the rear panel connector for now (i.e. Elecraft or Icom Proset). MH2s are excluded of course, unless you have an appropriate adapter. 688 is the earliest SN that we know is affected. The other three were 690, 728 and 729. Elecraft is fixing front panel boards now before they ship anymore. 73 Gary, N7IR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-R-MH2-mic-problems-tp16917192p16927355.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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG.
Re: [Elecraft] K3 wish list - option to turn off display
Bob, Steve Jackson KZ1X would be the best to respond to your concern. I understand that Steve has never turned his K2 off except for periods of upgrading and alignements. His K2 is at least 6 years old and I believe is still going strong. 73, Don W3FPR Bob Jones wrote: I increasingly like to operate remote, especially when traveling. This can sometimes mean that the rig is turned on for several days. I have some concern about burn-out of the LCD display in areas where it remains unchanged for long periods. Maybe this is an unjustified worry, but it would be good to have the option to simply turn off the display when using remote operation, or even when operating the rig from a PC in the shack. Bob, G3YIQ ___ 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] Thanks! was :K3: R-MH2 mic problems
Thanks to Ken and Don - mic is working great - appreciate the extremely rapid replies guys! (a case of missing something in the manual) 73 John VE3NFK PS - what about the second 'weird behaviour'? VE3NFK wrote: Hi I have sn 709 - I have my Heil HC4 from my TS-2000 8 pin conn - when I plug it into the K3 - I hear noise from the MICROPHONE??? The 'manual' says: to select front or rear panel microphone AND to turn BIAS on/off, use the MAIN:Mic SRC menu entry.. My firmware 1.78 only shows: MIC SEL FP.H b1 A5 and I have not figured out how to adjust it - the main VFO knob also gives me a choice of rP.H and LInE In .. On a separate note - I have this anomaly that I emailed support on Friday night: Managed to 'lock-up' my K3 - NO buttons work - including power - had to pull the power plug going thru the config menu - at PTT-KEY both ' OFF-OFF' tried to change values and complete lockup Completely repeatable - go to config PTT then move main vfo control and lock up. Was on AM 13840 listening to a SW station/ Changed mode/freq - still does it - as soon as main VFO adjusted. Any advice/help comments? tnxs John VE3NFK Gary Hembree wrote: This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork. I had the exact same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a week ago on 6 meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and HF DXer and contester. Unfortunately it did not make a good impression! There is a ground trace missing from one end of C98 and C97 on the front panel board. These capacitors are associated with the mike bias circuit. Hence the problem with the MH2. I am told that an official Elecraft fix is going to be released this coming week. Several of us who noticed this problem were given the fix to try and it worked three out of three times. If you must use a mike that needs bias then use the rear panel connector for now (i.e. Elecraft or Icom Proset). MH2s are excluded of course, unless you have an appropriate adapter. 688 is the earliest SN that we know is affected. The other three were 690, 728 and 729. Elecraft is fixing front panel boards now before they ship anymore. 73 Gary, N7IR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-R-MH2-mic-problems-tp16917192p16927436.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] KRX3 on final approach?
Jim Miller wrote: Might as well ask, I guess. I thought the second receiver was going to be the same as the first. Sounds like this is not the case. Not saying that is bad, just that it doesn't fit with what I thought I knew. What is/are the main differences or possible problems that must be worked out? There are no differences. They are exactly the same. The only way that the performance might be different would be if you install different filters in it. I saw it in Wayne's radio at Visalia yesterday and it works. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XV-50 For Sale or Trade
My K3 is on the way so I no longer need my XV-50. I will trade it for an XV-144 or sell for $310 shipped anywhere in CONUS. Pat Taylor W3HVG ___ 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 - How to do Crossband?
This involves using the A/B and FREQ ENT switches. You'll figure it out. 73 es GL, matt, W6NIA On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:40:28 -0500, you wrote: How does one do crossband on the K3? For example, transmit on 6m and receive on 10m. Thanks, Dave Quick, KØEKL Minneapolis, MN ___ 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] K2 Transmit problem
Hello, doing the 40m transmitter alignment, i saw that my new K2 (#6454) has no rf out and Q6 becomes hot. The built in meter goes to 0.1 W. I checked and rewound T2 and T3 but there is no other result, The problem exists on all bands. With the power setting at 2 Watt, power consumption was 500mW ( 220mW in receive). Receive seems ok . Any ideas? Thanks for help. Michael, DC0ZO ___ 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] K2 Transmit problem
Michael, Q6 getting hot is likely caused by excessive DC bias. Check the voltage on the base and the emitter (compare with the DC voltage chart) for the transmit condition. Other components that deserve to be checked are RFC6, R49, C120, C121, T1, R47, R48, C124, C125, Q10, and R46. 73, Don W3FPR Michael van Hauten wrote: Hello, doing the 40m transmitter alignment, i saw that my new K2 (#6454) has no rf out and Q6 becomes hot. The built in meter goes to 0.1 W. I checked and rewound T2 and T3 but there is no other result, The problem exists on all bands. With the power setting at 2 Watt, power consumption was 500mW ( 220mW in receive). Receive seems ok . Any ideas? Thanks for help. ___ 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 - How to do Crossband?
Even for CW, where the bandpass filters have to switch between tx and rx? Jerry W4UK At 04:28 PM 4/27/2008, Matt Zilmer wrote: This involves using the A/B and FREQ ENT switches. You'll figure it out. 73 es GL, matt, W6NIA On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:40:28 -0500, you wrote: How does one do crossband on the K3? For example, transmit on 6m and receive on 10m. Thanks, Dave Quick, KØEKL Minneapolis, MN ___ ___ 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] Thanks! was :K3: R-MH2 mic problems
Hi again, John: I can't figure out what you are doing. I go to CONFIG:PTT-KEY entry; rotate VFO A clockwise and one of five selections can be made... rts-OFF; dtr-OFF; OFF-dts; OFF-dtr; and rts-dtr. Your selection will determine what, if anything, will happen when you assert the rts and/or the dtr on the RS232 port. Do you have a connector attached to the RS232 port on the back? If so, disconnect it and see if you can cause the fault.(Manual, pg 52). 73, Ken K3IU VE3NFK wrote: PS - what about the second 'weird behaviour'? VE3NFK wrote: On a separate note - I have this anomaly that I emailed support on Friday night: Managed to 'lock-up' my K3 - NO buttons work - including power - had to pull the power plug going thru the config menu - at PTT-KEY both ' OFF-OFF' tried to change values and complete lockup Completely repeatable - go to config PTT then move main vfo control and lock up. Was on AM 13840 listening to a SW station/ Changed mode/freq - still does it - as soon as main VFO adjusted. Any advice/help comments? tnxs John VE3NFK Gary Hembree wrote: This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork. I had the exact same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a week ago on 6 meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and HF DXer and contester. Unfortunately it did not make a good impression! There is a ground trace missing from one end of C98 and C97 on the front panel board. These capacitors are associated with the mike bias circuit. Hence the problem with the MH2. I am told that an official Elecraft fix is going to be released this coming week. Several of us who noticed this problem were given the fix to try and it worked three out of three times. If you must use a mike that needs bias then use the rear panel connector for now (i.e. Elecraft or Icom Proset). MH2s are excluded of course, unless you have an appropriate adapter. 688 is the earliest SN that we know is affected. The other three were 690, 728 and 729. Elecraft is fixing front panel boards now before they ship anymore. 73 Gary, N7IR ___ 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] RE: K3 at Auction
I guess that he ordered a few K3s to make a profit on them while Elecraft catches up. Some folks must be willing to pay a premium for not having to wait. The law of Supply and Demand is applied here, although, in my opinion, it's sure not, in the spirit of ham radio. I know I wouldn't do it, nor would I bid on it. It's the same thing as ticket scalping, even though that is illegal in some places. Free enterprise is just that, free to do whatever is legal. The listing on ebay mentions the reserve price at that of an assembled kit due to sales tax, shipping and other fees. $80 or so for shipping and other fees from Aptos, California to Carlsbad, California? Other sealed Elecraft K3 items in future auctions are also mentioned. I won't be bidding on those either. I would hope that no one would bid on them but that won't happen. 73, Dave N8AG Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] S/N 687 1st PSK31 Contact
I had my first PSK31 contact with K3 S/N 687. Using an output power of 50 Watts, the IMDs were -29dBc or better, as displayed on the KK7uq IMD Meter. Why use 5 Watts when you can use 50 Watts? Too many people have 100 watt rigs and use 10 Watts or less, making it difficult for one to copy them... My only complaint with the K3 is that is requires very little audio input to get to 50 Watts! Had the LINE IN setting on 1 and the computers MAIN Volume and WAVE OUTPUT way down. Can this be changed with different firmware? It would be nice to be able to leave the computer's level alone, and be able to have more range with the K3's controls... John N2KBE ___ 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] S/N 687 1st PSK31 Contact
The K3 manual suggests putting a resistive divider in the audio output line from the computer. I installed a 10:1 divider using a 1Kohm and a 100 ohm resistor and it made it a lot easier to adjust the mic input gain so that I got none-to-one bars AGC. Don K7FJ -- My only complaint with the K3 is that is requires very little audio input to get to 50 Watts! Had the LINE IN setting on 1 and the computers MAIN Volume and WAVE OUTPUT way down. Can this be changed with different firmware? It would be nice to be able to leave the computer's level alone, and be able to have more range with the K3's controls... ___ 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: VFO B follows band changes on VFO A
The frequency selected in VFO B is stored in memory and can be changed to whatever you want, and thus can be recalled again. BUT - and this must be a bug - on my rig as soon as I get to far out of the VFO A band range (for example if on the 20 meter band when I tune below 13000) with the B VFO there is a click then a 3 to 5 S unit drop in signal strength. Similar things happen on the other bands. This can't be right. It appears that the B VFO is changing band pass filters even though I have no second receiver and am listening to the A VFO. Definitely should not do this. ALSO, strange things happen to the 30 meter band stored frequency when I try this. That is after observing that the signal drops as above, I noticed that the 30 meter band changed so that both VFO A changes to the frequency I had selected on the 20 meter band and the B VFO changes to the where I left the B VFO while on the 20 meter band before changing down to 30 meters. It appears that if you tune the B VFO out of range then not only is the present band messed up but also at least the next lower band. Even worse than above. Rich LY2IJ wrote: Hi, Still learning - didn't find answer in manual or on reflector: VFO B band changes when I change band on VFO A - is it normal? Is it possible to change to ICOM behavior? - where VFO A and B are independant - eg. VFO A on 160 and VFO B on 20 SSB and I can jump betwen them with one push. 73 Arunas LY2IJ, K3 s/n 5oo ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-VFO-B-follows-band-changes-on-VFO-A-tp16924349p16929245.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] RE: K3 at Auction
Can't agree with you more Dave, I am into telescopes as well as ham radio, and there is a high end manufacturer of telescopes named Astro-Physics (www.astro-physics.com) They have a waiting list that goes for 3 to 4 years! Anyway, their policy is if they catch someone doing the scalp thing the person is blacklisted and is not allowed to purchase any more items from the company. I think Elecraft should follow suit. George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction
Amen, agree completely. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: George Victor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction Can't agree with you more Dave, I am into telescopes as well as ham radio, and there is a high end manufacturer of telescopes named Astro-Physics (www.astro-physics.com) They have a waiting list that goes for 3 to 4 years! Anyway, their policy is if they catch someone doing the scalp thing the person is blacklisted and is not allowed to purchase any more items from the company. I think Elecraft should follow suit. George ___ 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: VFO B follows band changes on VFO A
Yea I have the same problem and it drives me nuts. Trying to listen to the SW bands causes all kinds of confusion with the Band button. I loose bands and screw up others. What I wish is for is that the band button always just select ham bands and not suddenly become some weird band. I had the wise idea of just using VFO B for SWLing and VFO A for standard hamming but somehow the end up interacting and I eventually have to get the whole mess straightened out. Otherwise I love this rig! Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Rich (KE0X) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: VFO B follows band changes on VFO A The frequency selected in VFO B is stored in memory and can be changed to whatever you want, and thus can be recalled again. BUT - and this must be a bug - on my rig as soon as I get to far out of the VFO A band range (for example if on the 20 meter band when I tune below 13000) with the B VFO there is a click then a 3 to 5 S unit drop in signal strength. Similar things happen on the other bands. This can't be right. It appears that the B VFO is changing band pass filters even though I have no second receiver and am listening to the A VFO. Definitely should not do this. ALSO, strange things happen to the 30 meter band stored frequency when I try this. That is after observing that the signal drops as above, I noticed that the 30 meter band changed so that both VFO A changes to the frequency I had selected on the 20 meter band and the B VFO changes to the where I left the B VFO while on the 20 meter band before changing down to 30 meters. It appears that if you tune the B VFO out of range then not only is the present band messed up but also at least the next lower band. Even worse than above. Rich LY2IJ wrote: Hi, Still learning - didn't find answer in manual or on reflector: VFO B band changes when I change band on VFO A - is it normal? Is it possible to change to ICOM behavior? - where VFO A and B are independant - eg. VFO A on 160 and VFO B on 20 SSB and I can jump betwen them with one push. 73 Arunas LY2IJ, K3 s/n 5oo ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-VFO-B-follows-band-changes-on-VFO-A-tp16924349p16929245.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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.5/1400 - Release Date: 4/27/2008 9:39 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: VFO B follows band changes on VFO A
I spoke to Wayne at Visalia about this very problem. He says it is on the list. He has a scheme where if you venture outside the ham bands a new frequency register is spawned and becomes the general coverage register so the band up/down buttons behave normally. 73, Doug, W6JD -- Original message -- From: n4lq [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yea I have the same problem and it drives me nuts. Trying to listen to the SW bands causes all kinds of confusion with the Band button. I loose bands and screw up others. What I wish is for is that the band button always just select ham bands and not suddenly become some weird band. I had the wise idea of just using VFO B for SWLing and VFO A for standard hamming but somehow the end up interacting and I eventually have to get the whole mess straightened out. Otherwise I love this rig! Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Rich (KE0X) To: Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: VFO B follows band changes on VFO A The frequency selected in VFO B is stored in memory and can be changed to whatever you want, and thus can be recalled again. BUT - and this must be a bug - on my rig as soon as I get to far out of the VFO A band range (for example if on the 20 meter band when I tune below 13000) with the B VFO there is a click then a 3 to 5 S unit drop in signal strength. Similar things happen on the other bands. This can't be right. It appears that the B VFO is changing band pass filters even though I have no second receiver and am listening to the A VFO. Definitely should not do this. ALSO, strange things happen to the 30 meter band stored frequency when I try this. That is after observing that the signal drops as above, I noticed that the 30 meter band changed so that both VFO A changes to the frequency I had selected on the 20 meter band and the B VFO changes to the where I left the B VFO while on the 20 meter band before changing down to 30 meters. It appears that if you tune the B VFO out of range then not only is the present band messed up but also at least the next lower band. Even worse than above. Rich LY2IJ wrote: Hi, Still learning - didn't find answer in manual or on reflector: VFO B band changes when I change band on VFO A - is it normal? Is it possible to change to ICOM behavior? - where VFO A and B are independant - eg. VFO A on 160 and VFO B on 20 SSB and I can jump betwen them with one push. 73 Arunas LY2IJ, K3 s/n 5oo ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-VFO-B-follows-band-changes-on-VFO-A-tp16924349p16929 245.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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.5/1400 - Release Date: 4/27/2008 9:39 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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 wish list - option to turn of display
This would be a great addition to the product. Phil K3(352)TUF ___ 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] Palm Mini-Paddles?
Looking for some portable paddles to use with my K2. Do any of you use the Palm Mini-Paddles? Are they really worth $95, their current selling price? Also, I wonder how they compare with the Paddlettes at $70 shipped? I would be interested in hearing your thoughts. 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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] Palm Mini-Paddles?
Mike: I think these paddles are great. But . . . a. you have to make a good base for them, and b. you have to look closely to figure out just how they works to get them adjusted correctly I affixed them to one end of a piece of plexiglass about 2.5 x 8 (don't know the exact measurements off hand), made big enough to support one's hand while operating, and with 6 small feet placed to prevent any flexing. The weight of the resting hand holds things firmly in place and gives a very secure operation. As to adjustment, it's a bit of a pain to set them up at first, but once set these are fantastic paddles. They are much more fun and sure to use than, say, the standard Bencher, which is a problematic set of paddles to be sure. The Palm paddles have an early contact facility that allows the electrical contact to be made before the paddles reach their physical stop. I personally find this very disconcerting and so have mine adjusted so the electrical contact is made at the physical stop. This took a bit of adjusting to achieve, but it is quite possible. best wishes, dave belsley, w1euy On Apr 27, 2008, at 9:21 PM, Mike Geddes wrote: Looking for some portable paddles to use with my K2. Do any of you use the Palm Mini-Paddles? Are they really worth $95, their current selling price? Also, I wonder how they compare with the Paddlettes at $70 shipped? I would be interested in hearing your thoughts. 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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 david a. belsley professor of economics boston college ___ 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] Palm Mini-Paddles?
Mike, I have a set of them for my K2. They are very well made and I like them a lot. The packaging is excellent for protecting them in transit. The detachable cord is also very convenient. The feel is a little soft (as noted by a previous post) because the paddles flex a bit but in my opinion that's a nit. My CW is neither better nor worse than on my Bencher and I haven't noticed any fatigue on long runs. I would not hesitate to buy another set even though they are a bit pricey. For what it's worth Ron - W2RIP -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Geddes Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles? Looking for some portable paddles to use with my K2. Do any of you use the Palm Mini-Paddles? Are they really worth $95, their current selling price? Also, I wonder how they compare with the Paddlettes at $70 shipped? I would be interested in hearing your thoughts. 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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] Palm Mini-Paddles?
I have a Palm mini paddle and it woprks great and has held up well. Mine was a lot cheaper than $95! Guess I got it when the Euro hadn't gone up and the Dollar hadn't plummetted! Seems like it was $65. Use it with the K1 and best tiny key I've used so far. 73, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:21 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles? Looking for some portable paddles to use with my K2. Do any of you use the Palm Mini-Paddles? Are they really worth $95, their current selling price? Also, I wonder how they compare with the Paddlettes at $70 shipped? I would be interested in hearing your thoughts. 73, Mike N4JX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.5/1400 - Release Date: 4/27/2008 9:39 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles?
I forgot to mention. I stick mine down in place with the yellow or blue sticky clay you get at office supply places. Works great and doesn't damage the housing of the key. I didn't opt for the magnetic inserts as the K1 doesn't have anything they will stick to! Didn't want to drill the side of the K1 to mount the base either. 73, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: Ron Foster [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mike Geddes' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:21 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles? Mike, I have a set of them for my K2. They are very well made and I like them a lot. The packaging is excellent for protecting them in transit. The detachable cord is also very convenient. The feel is a little soft (as noted by a previous post) because the paddles flex a bit but in my opinion that's a nit. My CW is neither better nor worse than on my Bencher and I haven't noticed any fatigue on long runs. I would not hesitate to buy another set even though they are a bit pricey. For what it's worth Ron - W2RIP -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Geddes Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles? Looking for some portable paddles to use with my K2. Do any of you use the Palm Mini-Paddles? Are they really worth $95, their current selling price? Also, I wonder how they compare with the Paddlettes at $70 shipped? I would be interested in hearing your thoughts. 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.5/1400 - Release Date: 4/27/2008 9:39 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Professional Morse (WAS: CW Mistakes)
I am glad to be born after CW was invented. Barely after. I would hate to have to listen to spark watch after watch. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Apr 26, 2008, at 7:43 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: And there's a sample of what the 600 meter marine band sounded like on a typical receiver of the time. Talk about QRM, but it wasn't a serious problem for those ops most of the time. It's a audio file created by W5JN of the OOTC (the really OLD, old timer's club). http://www.ootc.us/W5JN%20QCWA%20Ch41.mp3 He provides some narration and a few hints about what you're hearing during the ten minute program. Ron AC7AC ___ ___ 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] Palm Mini-Paddles?
I screwed mine to an aluminum bar with a rubber foot on the front. The rear of the bar had a hole that mated up with a hole in the K1 mounting bracket. I used the Elecraft supplied thumb screw to attach the bar to the bracket. It worked well, unless I wanted to carry the K1 without the bracket. I now use a GHD travel paddle attached to an aluminum plate. It is not as compact but I can use it with other radios or without the bracket I just hold the plate in my left palm. This can be done with other paddles and I find that it works well for me. An advantage of the Palm Mini paddles is that you can buy extra snap in mounting bases and attach then to different gear. Some have even attached them to tiles to use in the shack. The paddles simply snap into the bases and are ready for use. My only complaint with the Palm paddles is the slightly soft contacts. Not a big one for portable use. 73 Rick DettingerK7MW On Apr 27, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Sandy wrote: I forgot to mention. I stick mine down in place with the yellow or blue sticky clay you get at office supply places. Works great and doesn't damage the housing of the key. I didn't opt for the magnetic inserts as the K1 doesn't have anything they will stick to! Didn't want to drill the side of the K1 to mount the base either. 73, Sandy W5TVW ___ ___ ___ ___ 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] ELecraft K2 DATA port IMPORTANT update
Hi everybody, Since my first prototype of the K2 DATA port implementation, I did some extensive test today during an outdoor portable operation. I found that ground loop can occur on lower band... 40m or lower... And the problem come from the PTT line that goes to ground during TX. Even if the line IN and OUT are both isolated with an audio tranformer. I also test today my DATA port with my SCS PTC-IIe modem and had the same problem. I finally found the problem and solved it !! Like SCS (PTC-IIe manufactuer) said in their user manual. If you tranceiver have an external power option, like found on Yaesu FT-8XX data connector, YOU SHOULD USE IT. Do not power your modem from another power source, but from the transceiver port itself. Like for the NUE-PSK, PTC-IIe or any other TNC... always power your device with power from your transceiver. This way, you will avoid ground loop that will harm your signal quality for sure. I just add one wire inside my K2 to the DATA port. I took the 12V line from the AUX 12V connector inside the K2. This way, you will not have any more problem and finally have an universal DATA port ffor almost any kind of external device. I will post a revised schematic on my website this week. Like my previous modification, I always use RG-174 for inside wires. It does prevent RF pickup during transmit and keep the signal as clean as possible. I will also post a few more pics. Another tip, apply acrylic coating spray on the back of the amplifier board before applying the two way tape. It will prevent short circuit with any electronic part with the chassis. Best 73, de J-F VA2SS === de J-F VA2SS ___ 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] RE: K3 at Auction
I'll tell you what's not in the spirit of amateur radio Dave, and that's likening a fellow ham that you don't even know to a ticket scalper in public because you guess that he ordered a few K3s to make a profit. Do you know that? Dont think so because it isnt true. There are hundreds or thousands of ham radios on ebay at any given time and you of course are welcome to your opinion about this subject and ebay as much as anyone, but postings like this in one public is pretty bad juju. I was apprehensive when I ordered the gear, not because I was afraid of losing on it, but because I was doing it to have some fun while I waited for my own K3, a diversion like the wiki I created, and was afraid that someone might characterize me negatively about it. Rest assured there is not enough money that I could make on an auction (my last one occurred in 1999) to compromise my good name. So please, lighten up, it's not a body part I'm selling, it's a radio. Or don't lighten up, but keeping opinions that are based on conjecture in private is most often the best policy - IMO. de wb8yqj [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction Dave Agsten w4txs at yahoo.com Sun Apr 27 17:38:08 EDT 2008 I guess that he ordered a few K3s to make a profit on them while Elecraft catches up. Some folks must be willing to pay a premium for not having to wait. The law of Supply and Demand is applied here, although, in my opinion, it's sure not, in the spirit of ham radio. I know I wouldn't do it, nor would I bid on it. It's the same thing as ticket scalping, even though that is illegal in some places. Free enterprise is just that, free to do whatever is legal. The listing on ebay mentions the reserve price at that of an assembled kit due to sales tax, shipping and other fees. $80 or so for shipping and other fees from Aptos, California to Carlsbad, California? Other sealed Elecraft K3 items in future auctions are also mentioned. I won't be bidding on those either. I would hope that no one would bid on them but that won't happen. Dave N8AG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles?
Folks, Why waste your time, We are all a bunch of old farts, you are not living forever. Just use a good paddle without worrying about cosmetics or damage (or money). I have a Begali Sculpture that will satisfy any of you picky code aficionados, I take it on camping trips and to picnic grounds. I throw it in my trunk with out worry. The paddle is pretty much indestructible. It's $600.00 bucks but it it the best pair of dancing shoes you will ever own. Don't deprive yourself. Just get the best and enjoy! George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction
Chill out Rasmussen, We all know know what you did... Can't hide your act. George On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 12:13 AM, Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll tell you what's not in the spirit of amateur radio Dave, and that's likening a fellow ham that you don't even know to a ticket scalper in public because you guess that he ordered a few K3s to make a profit. Do you know that? Don't think so because it isn't true. There are hundreds or thousands of ham radios on ebay at any given time and you of course are welcome to your opinion about this subject and ebay as much as anyone, but postings like this in one public is pretty bad juju. I was apprehensive when I ordered the gear, not because I was afraid of losing on it, but because I was doing it to have some fun while I waited for my own K3, a diversion like the wiki I created, and was afraid that someone might characterize me negatively about it. Rest assured there is not enough money that I could make on an auction (my last one occurred in 1999) to compromise my good name. So please, lighten up, it's not a body part I'm selling, it's a radio. Or don't lighten up, but keeping opinions that are based on conjecture in private is most often the best policy - IMO. de wb8yqj [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction Dave Agsten w4txs at yahoo.com Sun Apr 27 17:38:08 EDT 2008 I guess that he ordered a few K3s to make a profit on them while Elecraft catches up. Some folks must be willing to pay a premium for not having to wait. The law of Supply and Demand is applied here, although, in my opinion, it's sure not, in the spirit of ham radio. I know I wouldn't do it, nor would I bid on it. It's the same thing as ticket scalping, even though that is illegal in some places. Free enterprise is just that, free to do whatever is legal. The listing on ebay mentions the reserve price at that of an assembled kit due to sales tax, shipping and other fees. $80 or so for shipping and other fees from Aptos, California to Carlsbad, California? Other sealed Elecraft K3 items in future auctions are also mentioned. I won't be bidding on those either. I would hope that no one would bid on them but that won't happen. Dave N8AG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Palm Paddles
I have used the Palm paddles, and many other small sized paddles. In fact, I brought my Palm paddle with me on this weekend's trip to Ozarkcon. The Palm is well made, and fairly easy to use. But like almost all small paddles, it has issues. For one thing, like most small paddles the Palm is very hard to secure or hold firmly because it is so small. It's just hard to find a good place to hold on and stabilize it while you send. But it's easier than some because it's longer, and you can hold it without interfering with the mechanism itself. The levers feel a bit mushy to me, but again that's what you get with many smaller paddles. What I like most about the Palm is that it seems very durable. I like how it folds up for transport. I don't think you will damage a Palm unless you really abuse it. Overall, I'd say it's definitely one of the better small paddles. The small paddle that I like best for feel is the Porta-Paddle by American Morse. It's also well made and durable. It's a little harder to secure comfortably, but maybe you won't find it as difficult to do as I seem to. The mechanism is fairly simple, but effective. And I like the way it looks. My version of this is one of the older, original ones Doug Hauff made some years ago. It looks much the same as those sold currently, but not exactly. But I've handled a newer one, and it feels much the same. I'm still looking for the ideal small paddle, but until I find it, I'll take one of the above. Dave W7AQK ___ 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 #685 arrived
Hello, K3/10 #685 basic kit arrived 28 April. Arrived in VK on 9 April, spent over 2 weeks in Australian customs. Inventory done, all there but no 4-40 nuts. I'm used to metric sizes, can anyone tell me what 4-40 refers to, so I can see if they are available locally, I don't want to wait another week! Cheers, Chris VK2LCD ___ 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 #685 arrived
That Sucks!! ___ 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
