Re: [Elecraft] K3 - computer communications
Replant tree. --- On Wed, 10/14/09, Phil and Christina ph...@rio.com wrote: I use Logic 8 as a logging program, and it has communicated fine over a serial port with my K3 (s/n 1826). Today a windstorm dropped a tree across a power line, and the power surged on and off several times before going off completely. The computer is a Dell laptop in a docking station. The computer is powered through a UPS. My K3 is powered by a stout Astron RS-35M linear supply (that is not on the UPS). I don't know if there is a causal agent at work, but now I have communications issues. If I turn the radio on and launch Logic 8, the computer and radio seem to communicate OK at first. Then after maybe 5 to 10 minutes, the computer puts up a message that the link has been lost and the communications stops (no frequency updating, etc.). If I close and reopen Logic 8, they communicate for a bit before the message comes back. Any suggestions? Thank you. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K2] Need KAF2 / KDSP2 Standoff
Good day. I'm need of the male-female 4-40 thread standoff that is part of the KAF2 and KDSP2 modules. Does anyone who has removed the KAF2 from their K2 to install the KDSP2 still have the extra standoff available? Please respond off-list. Tnx, es 73, Eric, WD8RIF http://home.frognet.net/~mcfadden/wd8rif/radio.htm -- W. Eric McFadden Athens, Ohio http://McFaddenPhoto.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [KX1] It's alive, sort of!
Well after getting discouraged I decided to take some time off from my KX1 project. After about 3 months I decided to get back at at with a little encouragement from Gary. I was having trouble with the receiver alignment, no signal. I decided to go to the manual and review each step of the receiver build process and check for the obvious, wrong part installed and so on. The first thing I found was I never installed R2x, then in a close inspection I found L10 was cracked, crikey! So I installed the missing resistor and ordered a new L10. After installing L10 this morning I was amazed to hear a signal on my radio. I have not had time for the alignment yet but I will get to it this afternoon. So I hope to get finished and on the air soon, so I can frustrate everyone with my poor morse. Another learning process. 73, Ed KE7HGA -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/It-s-alive-sort-of-tp3829094p3829094.html Sent from the [KX1] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Spotting DX
I've only had my K3 on the air for a couple days...trying to figure out all the bells and whistles. Here's my problem: K4M (Midway DXpedition) is transmitting on let's say, 7.004 listening up 25. So I go SPLIT, tune VFO B up to about 7.020. Now I want to spot the guy he's working and transmit there right afterward. I'm looking for the guy, I hit REV and listen. I don't hear him, so I want to tune up or down and find him. But when I turn VFO A's knob (which is showing my Xmit frequency, the VFO B display (K4M's run freq) also changes, so when I drop REV I'm no longer on his 7.004 frequency. How are you supposed to do this? Is there an option that ties them together somewhere? LOCK is off. I used the SUB receiver, and then I can listen to my xmit freq in one ear, but that doesn't seem necessary. Paul WY7I __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Spotting DX
Yes, that's IT ! Thanks! - Original Message - From: Alexandr Kobranov kobra...@amoscz.cz To: Paul paul.rei...@earthlink.net Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:26 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spotting DX Hi Paul, you have linked VFO´s I suppose. Press SUB until you will se UNLINKED. My first idea... 73! Lexa, ok1dst Paul napsal(a): I've only had my K3 on the air for a couple days...trying to figure out all the bells and whistles. Here's my problem: K4M (Midway DXpedition) is transmitting on let's say, 7.004 listening up 25. So I go SPLIT, tune VFO B up to about 7.020. Now I want to spot the guy he's working and transmit there right afterward. I'm looking for the guy, I hit REV and listen. I don't hear him, so I want to tune up or down and find him. But when I turn VFO A's knob (which is showing my Xmit frequency, the VFO B display (K4M's run freq) also changes, so when I drop REV I'm no longer on his 7.004 frequency. How are you supposed to do this? Is there an option that ties them together somewhere? LOCK is off. I used the SUB receiver, and then I can listen to my xmit freq in one ear, but that doesn't seem necessary. Paul WY7I __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Spotting DX
Paul, You may have held the SUB button in a bit too long and the VFOs were 'linked' Hold the SUB button and you will see unlink briefly in the VFO B area. 73, Don W3FPR Paul wrote: I've only had my K3 on the air for a couple days...trying to figure out all the bells and whistles. Here's my problem: K4M (Midway DXpedition) is transmitting on let's say, 7.004 listening up 25. So I go SPLIT, tune VFO B up to about 7.020. Now I want to spot the guy he's working and transmit there right afterward. I'm looking for the guy, I hit REV and listen. I don't hear him, so I want to tune up or down and find him. But when I turn VFO A's knob (which is showing my Xmit frequency, the VFO B display (K4M's run freq) also changes, so when I drop REV I'm no longer on his 7.004 frequency. How are you supposed to do this? Is there an option that ties them together somewhere? LOCK is off. I used the SUB receiver, and then I can listen to my xmit freq in one ear, but that doesn't seem necessary. Paul WY7I __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.18/2437 - Release Date: 10/15/09 03:57:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Morse Trainer
Ed, Getting frustrated is no fun! In addition to just getting on the air, you might want to try one of the Morse training programs listed here: http://www.ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm#CWT Does anyone on the reflector have experience with a Morse trainer that they can recommend to Ed? 73 -- Brian -- K1LI On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM, EMD edwarddo...@mac.com wrote: So I hope to get finished and on the air soon, so I can frustrate everyone with my poor morse. Another learning process. 73, Ed KE7HGA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Morse Trainer
The K7QO code course is excellent and can be put on an mp3 player or as a CD in the car etc. Very good indeed. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org 2009/10/15 Brian Machesney nekvts...@gmail.com Ed, Getting frustrated is no fun! In addition to just getting on the air, you might want to try one of the Morse training programs listed here: http://www.ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm#CWT Does anyone on the reflector have experience with a Morse trainer that they can recommend to Ed? 73 -- Brian -- K1LI On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM, EMD edwarddo...@mac.com wrote: So I hope to get finished and on the air soon, so I can frustrate everyone with my poor morse. Another learning process. 73, Ed KE7HGA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Morse Trainer
Hello Brian Learn CW on Line is an excellent and well though out course http://www.lcwo.net/ Fabian, DJ1YFK designed the course, Fabian is an expert High speed CW op. ( a K2 user ;-) http://fkurz.net/ham/ the art and Skill of Radio-Telegraphy is a must read too it can be found here and at other places on the web http://n1su.com/contents.htm 73's and good luck with your endeavours Brendan EI6IZ On Thu, 2009-10-15 at 10:39 -0400, Brian Machesney wrote: Ed, Getting frustrated is no fun! In addition to just getting on the air, you might want to try one of the Morse training programs listed here: http://www.ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm#CWT Does anyone on the reflector have experience with a Morse trainer that they can recommend to Ed? 73 -- Brian -- K1LI On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM, EMD edwarddo...@mac.com wrote: So I hope to get finished and on the air soon, so I can frustrate everyone with my poor morse. Another learning process. 73, Ed KE7HGA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- 73 Brendan EI6IZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] bird ham-mate 4360
Way off topic, but someone my know... What is the diode that is used in the sensing circuit? Thanks in advance, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/bird-ham-mate-4360-tp3829932p3829932.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Spotting DX
Paul, Others have suggested unlinking the VFOs and this is necessary but not really sufficient. It all depends on the dx operators. Those at K4M seem to listen on the same frequency long enough for you to find them and tailgate the previous station. On the other hand, the Glorioso operators mostly moved randomly over a large frequency range after every QSO. Impossible to tailgate. Pick a frequency near the middle of their listening range and just park there. It takes a frustratingly long time but it will work eventually assuming that your signal is strong enough for them to hear it over the noise. If you don't have the sub receiver, it makes this a lot easier. I consider it a necessity. 73 de W6BK On Oct 15, 2009, at 6:19 AM, Paul wrote: I've only had my K3 on the air for a couple days...trying to figure out all the bells and whistles. Here's my problem: K4M (Midway DXpedition) is transmitting on let's say, 7.004 listening up 25. So I go SPLIT, tune VFO B up to about 7.020. Now I want to spot the guy he's working and transmit there right afterward. I'm looking for the guy, I hit REV and listen. I don't hear him, so I want to tune up or down and find him. But when I turn VFO A's knob (which is showing my Xmit frequency, the VFO B display (K4M's run freq) also changes, so when I drop REV I'm no longer on his 7.004 frequency. How are you supposed to do this? Is there an option that ties them together somewhere? LOCK is off. I used the SUB receiver, and then I can listen to my xmit freq in one ear, but that doesn't seem necessary. Paul WY7I __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Spotting DX
With diversity RX on the K3 - IE VFOs synched, you can also operate split. HOLD SPLIT to enable TX on VFO B. Then HOLD REV and use VFO A to listen and tune to the split TX frequency. Release REV and diversity RX is restored. A very elegant implementation by designers who must also be actual operators! 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
In the year I have had my K3 I have used it mainly for contesting and hardly ever operated in split mode. Lately I have been chasing some DX and had more than my usual share of mistakes calling on the transmit frequency of the DX. I was just shaking my head at my own incompetence until it finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the SPLIT mode every time I change bands. Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
Hi Barry, Set CONFIG:SPLT SV to YES. This preserves the on/off states of SPLT, RIT, and XIT on band change. Wayne N6KR On Oct 15, 2009, at 9:08 AM, Barry Pfeil wrote: In the year I have had my K3 I have used it mainly for contesting and hardly ever operated in split mode. Lately I have been chasing some DX and had more than my usual share of mistakes calling on the transmit frequency of the DX. I was just shaking my head at my own incompetence until it finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the SPLIT mode every time I change bands. Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
Barry, Yes, the K3 can save the split state per band if you like. Set Config:SPLT SV to YES. When I first got the K3, the same thing annoyed me. 73, Ted, W2ZK Barry Pfeil wrote: In the year I have had my K3 I have used it mainly for contesting and hardly ever operated in split mode. Lately I have been chasing some DX and had more than my usual share of mistakes calling on the transmit frequency of the DX. I was just shaking my head at my own incompetence until it finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the SPLIT mode every time I change bands. Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Spotting DX
Yes. Isn't it wonderful. They also read this reflector and respond, sometimes within minutes, to important issues. Wouldn't it be nice if some of our elected representatives did this? 73 de W6BK On Oct 15, 2009, at 9:04 AM, wb6r...@mac.com wrote: With diversity RX on the K3 - IE VFOs synched, you can also operate split. HOLD SPLIT to enable TX on VFO B. Then HOLD REV and use VFO A to listen and tune to the split TX frequency. Release REV and diversity RX is restored. A very elegant implementation by designers who must also be actual operators! 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] possible trade K2/100 package for Tentec OmniVI/opt3
I am finding that I am just not using my K2 for portable use as originally expected. I am interested in a possible trade involving an OmniVI option 3 with lots of filters. This will be my 2nd OmniVI and will be used to play with SO2R. I would also prefer a matching p/s. The K2 has: 160m/2nd rx ant ssb dsp nb 100W amp and I/O all mods through 2008 Also in the package: KAT100 external 150W auto-tuner and KAT-2 with speaker/cabinet lid (you can swap out the 100W amp and have a QRP rig with internal tuner) A trade will not necessarily be straight-across but to be negotiated. 73 Allan K7GT -- 73 AllanK7GT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] re: DSP red light coming on at max load [fixed]
I wrote: I get a continuous DSP red LED and distorted audio under the following conditions A few of you have asked me what the DSP red LED is for. This is an LED on the top edge of the DSP board that lights up to remind your humble firmware crew when we've made a mistake that causes the DSP to run out of cycles. A couple of our field testers had noticed a stuck switch feedback tone when turning NR on/off, etc., and sure enough, the DSP's LED was coming on solid (as opposed to a brief flash, which is OK). This has now been corrected, and we should have a new beta release very shortly. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Spotting DX
I know you can listen to two conversations on different VFO's (Frequencies at the same time when you have the Sub Receiver Installed; However with no Sub Receiver I believe this is this correct? If you don't have the sub receiver listening using a set of headphones like a Heil Pro set you cannot listen to both sides of a conversation at the same time WHEN both VFO A and B set...VFO A at 14.195 and VFO B at 14.205...you must always push the REV to listen to B. They can never be heard at the same time??? Correct??? 73 de KE4WY Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
H, not on my K3 (1740, 3.41). It depends on how you do it. If I go to the next band up with the band up button, split goes off. When I go back down using the band down button, the split is still there. If I go to the next band up using the memory button, split is gone as before but it does not come back when I go back down using the memory button. 73 de W6BK On Oct 15, 2009, at 9:14 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi Barry, Set CONFIG:SPLT SV to YES. This preserves the on/off states of SPLT, RIT, and XIT on band change. Wayne N6KR On Oct 15, 2009, at 9:08 AM, Barry Pfeil wrote: In the year I have had my K3 I have used it mainly for contesting and hardly ever operated in split mode. Lately I have been chasing some DX and had more than my usual share of mistakes calling on the transmit frequency of the DX. I was just shaking my head at my own incompetence until it finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the SPLIT mode every time I change bands. Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Morse Trainer
Brian Machesney wrote: Does anyone on the reflector have experience with a Morse trainer that they can recommend to Ed? Morse Machine http://www.g4ilo.com/morse-machine.html to get started. Then MorseGen http://www.g4ilo.com/morsegen.html for more off-air practise. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Morse-Trainer-tp3829717p3830710.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
Gents: Im trying to understand the need to even *consider* a KDVR module. I use N1MMLogger, and have for over 4 years now. I can record, not only messages, but numbers and letters and phrases into the computer (pre-air processor, using my air mic) and off air audio, up to the limiting amount of storage that my computer's hard drive has (zillions and zillions of messages, hours and hours of QSO's!). The Logger software can parse the letters and numbers. It sends, not only pre-canned signal reports, but dynamic callsigns and serial numbers live. If I choose to, I dont even have to talk at all in a SSB contest (ever work Jamie, NS3T? You worked a DVK!). Not only this, but with the Enter Sends Message feature of Logger, I input the callsign and hit the enter key, and the software sequences the correct function key for the QSO step automatically. It even logs the Q when done and sends QRZ for the next one. In multioperator situations, I can have all the operators using the station record the messages and when they take their shift, they press CTRL-O, put in their callsigns, and the software will load the Logger's DVK with their own personal voice message files automatically. Although I use a MicroKeyer 2, K3 makes interfacing to the computer as simple as plugging in the soundcard line out into line in on the back of the radio and plugging the soundcard in (not really needed, but useful if I set Logger to record each QSO) into the line out of the K3. So, worst case, you need a USB to serial adaptor for CAT and two 1/8 inch stereo cables for audio I/O. If I ever want to go portable or operate at another station with my K3, I take my MicorKeyer 2 and the K3 interface cable with me. Then, one single USB cable is all that is needed to interface the computer to the MicroKeyer 2 for full DVK, CAT and all other feature functionality in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK, along with any other soundcard based mode I desire to use (The MicroKeyer 2 has its own built in sound card). By the way, N1MM Logger is Freeware. I own lots of options for my K3, but KDVR is not one of them. Is there any compelling reason to even *own* this accessory, other than having a computer-less environment which, in today's contesting environment, is not going to be very competitive (unless your QTH is P5, Mt. Athos or something exotic)? Lu Romero - W4LT K3 S# 3192 Message: 8 Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:22:23 -0700 From: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR To: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com,Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net,Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Message-ID: 002701ca4d03$a893f570$f2000...@bc.local Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Brett, As I see it the advantage is that you can send messages from the keyboard (particularly useful if you have an SO2R setup with the radios spread apart). Furthermore, you can integrate the message sending into the normal message sending functionality, like message repeating and hitting ESC to stop it. I do that with my logging program, CQPWIN, and find it's more convenient than continually using the radio buttons. I do have to have the program calibrate the length of each message first, to be able to do the repeating properly. It works fine. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR What makes this easier than just using the radio? Seems to me that its just as easy to press M1 as F1... Also now that VOX can now stop tx of a DVR message stopping it is as simple as pressing nearly any button or beginning a transmission. Heck ESC would probably also work if you initiated w/ M1 if it works when you press F1. BTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
I've done all that as well (or at least most of it), but it takes a moderate amount of time for me to check and edit the recorded audio files to make sure they sound as close to my normally transmitted voice as possible (same volume, etc). I've heard some truly horrible examples during contests where the voice file and the real-time voice sounded so different that you'd swear it was a different person. I even had one contact with a station where the recorded voice was from a man and the operator was a YL! Any confusion that sort of thing causes just slows the QSO rate. I don't own a KDVR (yet), but one of its potential advantages would seem to be the ability to quickly set up voice memories for a new contest that sounded exactly like your normal mic voice without any additional editing. 73, Dave AB7E Lu Romero wrote: Gents: Im trying to understand the need to even *consider* a KDVR module. I use N1MMLogger, and have for over 4 years now. I can record, not only messages, but numbers and letters and phrases into the computer (pre-air processor, using my air mic) and off air audio, up to the limiting amount of storage that my computer's hard drive has (zillions and zillions of messages, hours and hours of QSO's!). The Logger software can parse the letters and numbers. It sends, not only pre-canned signal reports, but dynamic callsigns and serial numbers live. If I choose to, I dont even have to talk at all in a SSB contest (ever work Jamie, NS3T? You worked a DVK!). Not only this, but with the Enter Sends Message feature of Logger, I input the callsign and hit the enter key, and the software sequences the correct function key for the QSO step automatically. It even logs the Q when done and sends QRZ for the next one. In multioperator situations, I can have all the operators using the station record the messages and when they take their shift, they press CTRL-O, put in their callsigns, and the software will load the Logger's DVK with their own personal voice message files automatically. Although I use a MicroKeyer 2, K3 makes interfacing to the computer as simple as plugging in the soundcard line out into line in on the back of the radio and plugging the soundcard in (not really needed, but useful if I set Logger to record each QSO) into the line out of the K3. So, worst case, you need a USB to serial adaptor for CAT and two 1/8 inch stereo cables for audio I/O. If I ever want to go portable or operate at another station with my K3, I take my MicorKeyer 2 and the K3 interface cable with me. Then, one single USB cable is all that is needed to interface the computer to the MicroKeyer 2 for full DVK, CAT and all other feature functionality in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK, along with any other soundcard based mode I desire to use (The MicroKeyer 2 has its own built in sound card). By the way, N1MM Logger is Freeware. I own lots of options for my K3, but KDVR is not one of them. Is there any compelling reason to even *own* this accessory, other than having a computer-less environment which, in today's contesting environment, is not going to be very competitive (unless your QTH is P5, Mt. Athos or something exotic)? Lu Romero - W4LT K3 S# 3192 Message: 8 Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:22:23 -0700 From: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR To: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com,Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net,Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Message-ID: 002701ca4d03$a893f570$f2000...@bc.local Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Brett, As I see it the advantage is that you can send messages from the keyboard (particularly useful if you have an SO2R setup with the radios spread apart). Furthermore, you can integrate the message sending into the normal message sending functionality, like message repeating and hitting ESC to stop it. I do that with my logging program, CQPWIN, and find it's more convenient than continually using the radio buttons. I do have to have the program calibrate the length of each message first, to be able to do the repeating properly. It works fine. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR What makes this easier than just using the radio? Seems to me that its just as easy to press M1 as F1... Also now that VOX can now stop tx of a DVR message stopping it is as simple as pressing nearly any button or beginning a transmission. Heck ESC would probably also work if you initiated w/ M1 if it works when you press F1. BTH
Re: [Elecraft] Morse Trainer
Brian: Suggest that you also have a look at RufzXP. I've found it very helpful and it can be customized to fit your current speed level. Good Luck 73, Doug VE3MV K3/100 #2432 - Original Message - From: Brendan Minish ei6iz.bren...@gmail.com To: Brian Machesney nekvts...@gmail.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Morse Trainer Hello Brian Learn CW on Line is an excellent and well though out course http://www.lcwo.net/ Fabian, DJ1YFK designed the course, Fabian is an expert High speed CW op. ( a K2 user ;-) http://fkurz.net/ham/ the art and Skill of Radio-Telegraphy is a must read too it can be found here and at other places on the web http://n1su.com/contents.htm 73's and good luck with your endeavours Brendan EI6IZ Brendan EI6IZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
As an example of use of the K3 DVR, in March I was operating ARRL Phone froom P49Y. When operating split on 40m you have to change your listening frequency every so often. Although I generally use prerecorded messages for CQs, in that case it was easy to just record a new message in M1 on the K3 announcing the updated listening frequency, then send it from the keyboard. Having the K3 DVR was very useful in that context. Also, if you are ever having computer audio issues, perhaps due to rf pickup, sending the messages directly from the radio does bypass all those problems. So I think it's a good fall-back option. 73, andy ae6y - Original Message - From: David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com To: lrom...@ij.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR I've done all that as well (or at least most of it), but it takes a moderate amount of time for me to check and edit the recorded audio files to make sure they sound as close to my normally transmitted voice as possible (same volume, etc). I've heard some truly horrible examples during contests where the voice file and the real-time voice sounded so different that you'd swear it was a different person. I even had one contact with a station where the recorded voice was from a man and the operator was a YL! Any confusion that sort of thing causes just slows the QSO rate. I don't own a KDVR (yet), but one of its potential advantages would seem to be the ability to quickly set up voice memories for a new contest that sounded exactly like your normal mic voice without any additional editing. 73, Dave AB7E Lu Romero wrote: Gents: Im trying to understand the need to even *consider* a KDVR module. I use N1MMLogger, and have for over 4 years now. I can record, not only messages, but numbers and letters and phrases into the computer (pre-air processor, using my air mic) and off air audio, up to the limiting amount of storage that my computer's hard drive has (zillions and zillions of messages, hours and hours of QSO's!). The Logger software can parse the letters and numbers. It sends, not only pre-canned signal reports, but dynamic callsigns and serial numbers live. If I choose to, I dont even have to talk at all in a SSB contest (ever work Jamie, NS3T? You worked a DVK!). Not only this, but with the Enter Sends Message feature of Logger, I input the callsign and hit the enter key, and the software sequences the correct function key for the QSO step automatically. It even logs the Q when done and sends QRZ for the next one. In multioperator situations, I can have all the operators using the station record the messages and when they take their shift, they press CTRL-O, put in their callsigns, and the software will load the Logger's DVK with their own personal voice message files automatically. Although I use a MicroKeyer 2, K3 makes interfacing to the computer as simple as plugging in the soundcard line out into line in on the back of the radio and plugging the soundcard in (not really needed, but useful if I set Logger to record each QSO) into the line out of the K3. So, worst case, you need a USB to serial adaptor for CAT and two 1/8 inch stereo cables for audio I/O. If I ever want to go portable or operate at another station with my K3, I take my MicorKeyer 2 and the K3 interface cable with me. Then, one single USB cable is all that is needed to interface the computer to the MicroKeyer 2 for full DVK, CAT and all other feature functionality in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK, along with any other soundcard based mode I desire to use (The MicroKeyer 2 has its own built in sound card). By the way, N1MM Logger is Freeware. I own lots of options for my K3, but KDVR is not one of them. Is there any compelling reason to even *own* this accessory, other than having a computer-less environment which, in today's contesting environment, is not going to be very competitive (unless your QTH is P5, Mt. Athos or something exotic)? Lu Romero - W4LT K3 S# 3192 Message: 8 Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:22:23 -0700 From: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR To: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com,Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net,Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Message-ID: 002701ca4d03$a893f570$f2000...@bc.local Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Brett, As I see it the advantage is that you can send messages from the keyboard (particularly useful if you have an SO2R setup with the radios spread apart). Furthermore, you can integrate the message sending into the normal message sending functionality, like message repeating and hitting ESC to stop it. I do that with my logging program, CQPWIN, and find it's more convenient than continually
[Elecraft] K3 - KDVR vs N1MM
I have and -can- use N1MM. My club uses if for FD. However, I view it as extremely complex and requiring a long learning curve. It -is- a fine program, but perhaps too fine for many. It handles many contests ... some rather obscure ... and yet it doesn't (conveniently) do CQP. (;-( The manual for the thing uses 405 pages to explain it! The K3's DVR has a number of uses. I have several CQ's for different uses, my call in a couple of forms, etc. set up in memories. The stand-alone DVR -does- meet the real-world needs for many. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
Well, as a Fall back redundancy option, granted, its a consideration. However, it is no problem to record on the fly using N1MM when you either run the mic line through the sound card (as I used to do) or split from a mixer (as I do now with a cheap Behringer EuroRack mixing board). You just hit TEST on the K3, hit CTRL-Shift-F1 on the computer and record the new frequency into your message. For example, W4LT listening this frequency and 7.090. to check it, just hit F1 and it will play back. Re-enable TX by hitting TEST again. This way you actually hear it through the radio monitor. Regarding the levels and editing, none is needed. The level should not be any different than the level you are transmitting with, because, well, youre transmitting through the soundcard as well as recording! Editing is simple, you dont like what it sounds like, re-record it by hitting CTRL-Shift-F1 till you are happy with the result. Computer audio RF issues should have reared their ugly heads when you were doing setup before the contest, not during one. The beauty of K3 is that you really dont need an interface at all... The transformers are built in. With K3 and MicroKeyer, you double buffer the i/o lines with transformers on both sides... I have NEVER experienced RF issues with either MK or MK2 (I own one of both), in fact, using a admittedly dirty OCF dipole, the MK's actually REMOVED the little bit of RF I was getting into the audio with my old Kenwood TS850 and that antenna. Frankly, computers do break, but so do radios. The only way to have full redundancy is to bring at least two of each part... That gets expensive. So how much are those five nines worth to you? -lu-W4LT- - Original Message Follows - From: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com To: David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com, lrom...@ij.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:19:40 -0700 As an example of use of the K3 DVR, in March I was operating ARRL Phone froom P49Y. When operating split on 40m you have to change your listening frequency every so often. Although I generally use prerecorded messages for CQs, in that case it was easy to just record a new message in M1 on the K3 announcing the updated listening frequency , then send it from the keyboard. Having the K3 DVR was very useful in that context. Also, if you are ever having computer audio issues, perhaps due to rf pickup, sending the messages directly from the radio does bypass all those problems. So I think it's a good fall-back option. 73, andy ae6y - Original Message - From: David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com To: lrom...@ij.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR I've done all that as well (or at least most of it), but it takes a moderate amount of time for me to check and edit the recorded audio files to make sure they sound as close to my normally transmitted voice as possible (same volume, etc). I've heard some truly horrible examples during contests where the voice file and the real-time voice sounded so different that you'd swear it was a different person. I even had one contact with a station where the recorded voice was from a man and the operator was a YL! Any confusion that sort of thing causes just slows the QSO rate. I don't own a KDVR (yet), but one of its potential advantages would seem to be the ability to quickly set up voice memories for a new contest that sounded exactly like your normal mic voice without any additional editing. 73, Dave AB7E Lu Romero wrote: Gents: Im trying to understand the need to even *consider* a KDVR module. I use N1MMLogger, and have for over 4 years now. I can record, not only messages, but numbers and letters and phrases into the computer (pre-air processor, using my air mic) and off air audio, up to the limiting amount of storage that my computer's hard drive has (zillions and zillions of messages, hours and hours of QSO's!). The Logger software can parse the letters and numbers. It sends, not only pre-canned signal reports, but dynamic callsigns and serial numbers live. If I choose to, I dont even have to talk at all in a SSB contest (ever work Jamie, NS3T? You worked a DVK!). Not only this, but with the Enter Sends Message feature of Logger, I input the callsign and hit the enter key, and the software sequences the correct function key for the QSO step automatically. It even logs the Q when done and sends QRZ for the next one. In multioperator situations, I can have all the operators using the station record the messages and when they take their shift, they press CTRL-O, put in their callsigns, and the software will load the Logger's DVK with their own personal voice message files automatically. Although I use a MicroKeyer 2, K3 makes interfacing to the computer as simple as plugging in the soundcard line out
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
Don't forget that there are many Hams who don't do contests, but who appreciate the ability to record and playback audio. Many of them I know wouldn't even have a computer in the same room with the rig beyond the occasional firmware update. Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Spotting DX
Hi Jim, In your scenario - split with simultaneous signals, yes, you must have both receivers. However, you can work split just fine with one receiver and two VFOs, but you have to hop back and forth between the VFOs, using whatever method you prefer. It is also possible to split with a single VFO, if there is RIT or XIT available. Worked 3Y0X, split, with the KX1 which has only RIT available Rob, N6VX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
That's simply not true. There are all sorts of settings that can make audio sound differently going through the sound card one way versus another. I check my on-the-air signals and they are typically different without some adjusting. Other contesters do the same editing that I do to get their recordings to sound the same as their mic voice. Ask around ... you'll see. I suspect you've never checked your transmitted signal with a different receiver to make sure. I do. Maybe your recordings always sound the same as your mic voice, but there is nothing that says that will be the case in general. Dave AB7E Lu Romero wrote: Regarding the levels and editing, none is needed. The level should not be any different than the level you are transmitting with, because, well, youre transmitting through the soundcard as well as recording! Editing is simple, you dont like what it sounds like, re-record it by hitting CTRL-Shift-F1 till you are happy with the result. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
Thanks, Wayne. Can one say enough good about a company where you can get an answer (from one of the founders!) in just six minutes? You guys are the greatest and I LOVE MY K3! 73, Barry K6RM From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:14:18 AM Subject: Re: SPLIT mode reset on band change Hi Barry, Set CONFIG:SPLT SV to YES. This preserves the on/off states of SPLT, RIT, and XIT on band change. Wayne N6KR On Oct 15, 2009, at 9:08 AM, Barry Pfeil wrote: In the year I have had my K3 I have used it mainly for contesting and hardly ever operated in split mode. Lately I have been chasing some DX and had more than my usual share of mistakes calling on the transmit frequency of the DX. I was just shaking my head at my own incompetence until it finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the SPLIT mode every time I change bands. Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] chasing DX on cw
When I'm split I just push A/B. I am then listening to my Xmit Freq. I set the bandwidth narrow on my listening freq wider on my Xmit freq. When the DX turns it back to the stn it;s working I punch A/Btune for their signal if it's not in my receive bandwidth. Some times you find them sometimes you don't. Mostly I do.Then push A/B again to hear the DX go QRZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] has the k2 a future?
Mike Harris wrote: I understand from a previous post that memory is maxed out. Also that a possible pin compatible micro with more memory is a possibility. I have offered the idea that pruning the rather generous CW memories might offer up enough memory with the existing micro for the update you mention. A functionality which has been requested for years now. It will be the flash program memory that is maxed out, but the CW memories will be in EEPROM, probably the off-chip serial EEPROMs. -- David Woolley we do not overly restrict the subject matter on the list, and we encourage postings on a wide range of amateur radio related topics List Guidelines http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Rev C DSP with Low Freq Enhancement
Wished I had a set of ears like yours. 12 KHz alias signals measure 65 dB down from CW beat note in my K3 while 3rd harmonic is 55 dB down. 73 Juan EA5RS Mike Scott-7 wrote: I have installed the beta version of the Low Pass filter board. It turned my K3 into a whole different radio. I had been experiencing audio fatigue to the point I just stopped using the K3 for CW. I know Paul says the audio is one of the best designed audio circuits for a communications receiver. I say it is now but not before. I may have had a singular issue with my K3 or I have a singular set of ears. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) NAQCC 3535 K3-100 #508 / KX1 #1311 Unfortunately, the issue with the 12 kHz leakage (DAC clock?) and beat notes (+/- CW sidetone around 12 kHz) make for some awful audio in CW. I guess most folks don't hear it, but given previous reports from others, it is an issue. I can't comfortably use the K3 for CW unless using outboard low-pass audio filters to knock the high end garbage down to an in-audible level. 73 Eric NO3M -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Rev-C-DSP-with-Low-Freq-Enhancement-ship-date-info-New-swap-out-option-on-parts-order-page-tp3789876p3832365.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 KDVR
Oh well, here is my 2 cents worth...(:-)) When operating portable (99 percent of the time in my case) it is not always practical to run a Laptop and during a 24 hour contest there will be battery issues to contend with. Sure, I could run the Genset, but why bother when the K3 has a great DVR that will handle the job nicely without the aid of Mr. Gates and his unreliable box of techno-gizmo's(:-)) I am not interested in sitting in front of a PC and punching buttons all thru a contest. Point, Click, F this and then F that etcjust does not get me fired up. I enjoy the human interaction of HF DX and pitting my skills against the rest. A trophy or an award are great ways to recognise a job well done in a contest, but for me, I prefer to operate without a PC and if that costs me QSO's and points then I am still happy as I feel a sense of personal achievement and to me, that's what counts most. I admire those of you who stay awake for the entire contest, you deserve congratulations, but for me, I may be slow, but boy oh boy I still have fun. The DVR gives my throat a rest and a chance to sip on a nice cold beer, all that plus having fun in the Outback 73's Gary VK4WT/P In the Motorhome Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 MV209 Varactor Diode Identification Question
There are 6 MV209 varactor diodes. Four are also marked as 417 and two as 412. Are these the same? Interchangeable? Thanks, Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 MV209 Varactor Diode Identification Question
Gary, Those extra numbers are either batch numbers or some other manufacturer's tracking code numbers. Yes, they are interchangeable. 73, Don W3FPR Gary W. Marklund wrote: There are 6 MV209 varactor diodes. Four are also marked as 417 and two as 412. Are these the same? Interchangeable? Thanks, Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Not Sending Data
My K3 has stopped sending data. If I use N1MM, I can change the radio band/mode thru the program. If I change the band or mode at the radio, it does not communicate the info to the computer. After about 30 seconds, the Radio Not Responding error box comes on. If I use the Elecraft K3 Utility and poll the radio, the program shows Serial Port Com3 is Open, and K3 Polling on the next line, but after 15 minutes there is no info from the radio. Suggestions? Dennis W1UE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Test, Part II questions
Hello all, Page 60 the 4MHZ Oscillator Calibration, shows 12089 on my freq counter at TP3. I can't get C22 to go above 12050 to match the 12089...Is this a problem? PLL Reference Oscillator Range..high 12098.99low 12086.21. BFO Test.high 4917.26low 4912.89. Low range is a bit high, supposed to be less than 4912.7..Is this a problem? Thanks, Ken W2GIW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] has the k2 a future?
There's no issue with program memory in the K2; we could upgrade to a larger part. But we spent years on K2 firmware and optimized it for the rig's intended usage, and it's a business decision to focus on other products for the time being. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 15, 2009, at 2:41 PM, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Mike Harris wrote: I understand from a previous post that memory is maxed out __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
Better yet, wouldn't it be much nicer if the display could change to the Xmit freq. when you're in split mode? I know we have the little yellow LED, and the Tiny little Arrow pointing to the B channel, but having the display actually show you where you're transmitting, like when the RIT is on would be SO much more helpful, and intuitive. Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:08:54 -0700 From: barrypf...@sbcglobal.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change In the year I have had my K3 I have used it mainly for contesting and hardly ever operated in split mode. Lately I have been chasing some DX and had more than my usual share of mistakes calling on the transmit frequency of the DX. I was just shaking my head at my own incompetence until it finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the SPLIT mode every time I change bands. Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
In split mode, VFO B is always the transmit frequency, and it is always displayed, unless you have a special display mode in effect. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 15, 2009, at 4:59 PM, The Smiths wrote: Better yet, wouldn't it be much nicer if the display could change to the Xmit freq. when you're in split mode? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
There in lies the problem, in CW I keep my CWT and text reader on, therefore blocking the freq. of VFO B. I was learned well into remembering when that split was on after I accidently moved up band to call CQ after working a Dxpedtion 1.5Khz away from his transmit freq. and forgot that the split was still on... 10 minutes of CQing later, and with egg on my face, I realized what I was doing, and quickly turned off the rig in shame. I wouldn't normally admit to this, but if it helps others, then I'm all for it... If the display on the VFO A had changed according to the transmit freq. I would have known what I was doing. Mind you, I'll never forget again, that I can tell you. But to save face for others, I would suggest the Disply change.. Oh yes, one other thing, I tend to keep my RIT on, and at any point it can be off by .001 so, you never know if you're in split, or just have the RIT moved off center a bit. You get the idea. Thanks CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net From: n...@elecraft.com To: notforc...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: SPLIT mode reset on band change Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:08:07 -0700 In split mode, VFO B is always the transmit frequency, and it is always displayed, unless you have a special display mode in effect. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 15, 2009, at 4:59 PM, The Smiths wrote: Better yet, wouldn't it be much nicer if the display could change to the Xmit freq. when you're in split mode? _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] It's alive, sort of!
Ed, welcome to Elecraft. I wish to relate my own experience. I had been off the air for 30 years. I got the bug to return to the community. I took the tests in November 2005 and for Christmas I asked for a KX1. I built it and in January 2006 I finished. I put up a 40M inverted vee (still up and my main antenna). The acid test soon came. I was tuning around 7.040 and I heard JA3OLW call CQ. His signal was okay and I thought, why not? I returned the call and he came right back. Suke was my first QSO in 30 years on a radio that had never transmitted before. I was just as nervous as when I was a novice in 1967. The best part: I built it myself! Crikey! Any time you wish to get on the air with whatever Morse you can bring, I am game. Mike Scott AE6WA Tarzana, CA K3/100 SN508 first thing I found was I never installed R2x, then in a close inspection I found L10 was cracked, crikey! So I installed the missing resistor and ordered a new L10. After installing L10 this morning I was amazed to hear a signal on my radio. I have not had time for the alignment yet but I will get to it this afternoon. So I hope to get finished and on the air soon, so I can frustrate everyone with my poor morse. Another learning process. 73, Ed KE7HGA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change
Maybe we could obnoxiously flash the Delta F LED when you're in SPLIT. Menu option, of course :) Wayne On Oct 15, 2009, at 5:14 PM, The Smiths wrote: There in lies the problem, in CW I keep my CWT and text reader on, therefore blocking the freq. of VFO B. I was learned well into remembering when that split was on after I accidently moved up band to call CQ after working a Dxpedtion 1.5Khz away from his transmit freq. and forgot that the split was still on... 10 minutes of CQing later, and with egg on my face, I realized what I was doing, and quickly turned off the rig in shame. I wouldn't normally admit to this, but if it helps others, then I'm all for it... If the display on the VFO A had changed according to the transmit freq. I would have known what I was doing. Mind you, I'll never forget again, that I can tell you. But to save face for others, I would suggest the Disply change.. Oh yes, one other thing, I tend to keep my RIT on, and at any point it can be off by .001 so, you never know if you're in split, or just have the RIT moved off center a bit. You get the idea. Thanks CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net From: n...@elecraft.com To: notforc...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: SPLIT mode reset on band change Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:08:07 -0700 In split mode, VFO B is always the transmit frequency, and it is always displayed, unless you have a special display mode in effect. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 15, 2009, at 4:59 PM, The Smiths wrote: Better yet, wouldn't it be much nicer if the display could change to the Xmit freq. when you're in split mode? Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Spotting DX
Jim wrote: I know you can listen to two conversations on different VFO's (Frequencies at the same time when you have the Sub Receiver Installed; However with no Sub Receiver I believe this is this correct? If you don't have the sub receiver listening using a set of headphones like a Heil Pro set you cannot listen to both sides of a conversation at the same time WHEN both VFO A and B set...VFO A at 14.195 and VFO B at 14.205...you must always push the REV to listen to B. They can never be heard at the same time??? Correct??? Correct: You cannot listen on two frequencies at the same time unless you have the sub receiver. But you can always hold REV or tap A/B to listen to the station at VFO B's frequency. Some transceivers have something called dual watch, which splits the receive path at the mixer input. We didn't want to take this simpler approach, because it doesn't provide diversity receive. That takes two separate receivers with independent antennas. Hence the KRX3. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - computer communications
Thank you to those who answered with suggestions. As I was fooling around with it trying to understand where the problem was coming from, Logic 8 had a terminal error and shut down. Restarting the application after an unnormal close, caused the program to reinitialize and rebuild the database. After that took place, I have run the K3 and computer for a day without errors. It appears to have fixed itself. The tree is one of thousands here and will not be missed. Thanks again, 73, Phil, NS7P -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]on Behalf Of Phil and Christina Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 5:16 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - computer communications I use Logic 8 as a logging program, and it has communicated fine over a serial port with my K3 (s/n 1826). Today a windstorm dropped a tree across a power line, and the power surged on and off several times before going off completely. The computer is a Dell laptop in a docking station. The computer is powered through a UPS. My K3 is powered by a stout Astron RS-35M linear supply (that is not on the UPS). I don't know if there is a causal agent at work, but now I have communications issues. If I turn the radio on and launch Logic 8, the computer and radio seem to communicate OK at first. Then after maybe 5 to 10 minutes, the computer puts up a message that the link has been lost and the communications stops (no frequency updating, etc.). If I close and reopen Logic 8, they communicate for a bit before the message comes back. Any suggestions? Thank you. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] It's alive, sort of!
Hi Mike, That sounds great. I have never sent cw before, but I have been trying to prepare. Now I really need to get up to speed since my radio is nearing completion. Thanks Mike, Ed Doyle KE7HGA Colora MD On Oct 15, 2009, at 8:18 PM, Mike Scott-7 (via Nabble) wrote: Ed, welcome to Elecraft. I wish to relate my own experience. I had been off the air for 30 years. I got the bug to return to the community. I took the tests in November 2005 and for Christmas I asked for a KX1. I built it and in January 2006 I finished. I put up a 40M inverted vee (still up and my main antenna). The acid test soon came. I was tuning around 7.040 and I heard JA3OLW call CQ. His signal was okay and I thought, why not? I returned the call and he came right back. Suke was my first QSO in 30 years on a radio that had never transmitted before. I was just as nervous as when I was a novice in 1967. The best part: I built it myself! Crikey! Any time you wish to get on the air with whatever Morse you can bring, I am game. Mike Scott AE6WA Tarzana, CA K3/100 SN508 first thing I found was I never installed R2x, then in a close inspection I found L10 was cracked, crikey! So I installed the missing resistor and ordered a new L10. After installing L10 this morning I was amazed to hear a signal on my radio. I have not had time for the alignment yet but I will get to it this afternoon. So I hope to get finished and on the air soon, so I can frustrate everyone with my poor morse. Another learning process. 73, Ed KE7HGA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html View message @ http://n2.nabble.com/It-s-alive-sort-of-tp3829094p3832831.html To unsubscribe from It's alive, sort of!, click here. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/It-s-alive-sort-of-tp3829094p3832928.html Sent from the [KX1] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
I tried
{CATA1ASC K31;SWT21;}--CATA2ASC K31;SWT21;}
and it did not work. It worked when I removed -- and accidental spaces
around SWT21.
Half of the command
{CATA1ASC K31;SWT21;}
plays just as well. What is the meaning of the second half?
Thanks for Gary ZL2IFB.
Ignacy
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Test, Part II questions
Ken, That information is a bit sketchy - I don't know the accuracy of your frequency counter. Did the CAL FCTR frequency display change at all when adjusting C22? If it did not change at all, then you may have a faulty C22 (it does not change capacity), but if it did change, then I will ask again about your confidence in your external counter's accuracy. Your PLL range seems to be OK, and yes the BFO range is a bit on the high side, but that may change a bit once you are able to get the C22 adjustment correct. In any case, you can continue the build while the problem is being discussed and (hopefully) resolved. The correct C22 setting will affect the dial calibration accuracy, but other than that, the other functions will still work fine business even though the frequency display may be a bit in error. Just remember these items, and if necessary, resolve them later. Once you have completed the K2, and can receive 10 MHz WWV, you can set the 4 MHz reference oscillator very accurately using only the K2 and WWV (which removes many variables). See my website www.w3fpr.com article on K2 dial calibration for the details of how to do that. The instructions in the manual are OK, but are written assuming no external equipment (and no complex instructions). It is worth going the 'extra mile' to get things better than that obtained by the manual instructions. 73, Don W3FPR KEN wrote: Hello all, Page 60 the 4MHZ Oscillator Calibration, shows 12089 on my freq counter at TP3. I can't get C22 to go above 12050 to match the 12089...Is this a problem? PLL Reference Oscillator Range..high 12098.99low 12086.21. BFO Test.high 4917.26low 4912.89. Low range is a bit high, supposed to be less than 4912.7..Is this a problem? Thanks, Ken W2GIW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.19/2438 - Release Date: 10/15/09 12:02:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Line Out in Data Mode?
Hi, I've been able to transmit and receive PSK and RTTY in USB LSB on my new K3. That includes sound out of the Line Out on the rear panel to my computer's sound card. However, in all data modes there is no sound from Line Out to the computer. I've used MMTTY, MMVARI and Hamscope with the same results. I've read everything related in the operators manual without finding anything that will help. Looking for working ideas. Thanks, have a good day and 73. Jim, W0EM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Line Out in Data Mode?
check your line out setting, maybe you set too low... 73 de ba4rf/Dave On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 10:40 AM, Jim Harris w...@q.com wrote: Hi, I've been able to transmit and receive PSK and RTTY in USB LSB on my new K3. That includes sound out of the Line Out on the rear panel to my computer's sound card. However, in all data modes there is no sound from Line Out to the computer. I've used MMTTY, MMVARI and Hamscope with the same results. I've read everything related in the operators manual without finding anything that will help. Looking for working ideas. Thanks, have a good day and 73. Jim, W0EM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 12:43 AM, Ignacy n...@arrl.net wrote:
I tried
{CATA1ASC K31;SWT21;}--CATA2ASC K31;SWT21;}
and it did not work. It worked when I removed -- and accidental spaces
around SWT21.
Don't know where the '-' came from - it should be a '{'.
Half of the command
{CATA1ASC K31;SWT21;}
plays just as well. What is the meaning of the second half?
It was an attempt at an SO2R configuration, which I never really fully
tested. CATA1ASC means send this to radio 1, iff it is currently
active. There is no send this to the currently active radio symbol,
so I had to send to both, but only if they're active, which seemed to
achieve the desired effect.
~Iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
I will probably use the KDVR3 with N1MM for Sweepstakes this year, as I'll be a guest operator at another station (with real antennas), and will be taking my own laptop. The built-in audio on the laptop is garbage (when the gain is cranked up high enough for a Heil HC4 as input, it has all sorts of nasty noises in it), and none of the USB audio devices that I have seem to do duplex audio in the way I need for N1MM software voice keying I do use N1MM software voice keying for other contests, including SO2R SSB. It works well most of the time, with a decent sound card. For a simple single-operator contester who just wants to have a convenient recorded CQ and maybe exchange, the KDVR3 method can be easier than messing around with Windows audio, and there's less to go wrong... ~Iain / N6ML On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM, Lu Romero lrom...@ij.net wrote: Gents: Im trying to understand the need to even *consider* a KDVR module. I use N1MMLogger, and have for over 4 years now. I can record, not only messages, but numbers and letters and phrases into the computer (pre-air processor, using my air mic) and off air audio, up to the limiting amount of storage that my computer's hard drive has (zillions and zillions of messages, hours and hours of QSO's!). The Logger software can parse the letters and numbers. It sends, not only pre-canned signal reports, but dynamic callsigns and serial numbers live. If I choose to, I dont even have to talk at all in a SSB contest (ever work Jamie, NS3T? You worked a DVK!). Not only this, but with the Enter Sends Message feature of Logger, I input the callsign and hit the enter key, and the software sequences the correct function key for the QSO step automatically. It even logs the Q when done and sends QRZ for the next one. In multioperator situations, I can have all the operators using the station record the messages and when they take their shift, they press CTRL-O, put in their callsigns, and the software will load the Logger's DVK with their own personal voice message files automatically. Although I use a MicroKeyer 2, K3 makes interfacing to the computer as simple as plugging in the soundcard line out into line in on the back of the radio and plugging the soundcard in (not really needed, but useful if I set Logger to record each QSO) into the line out of the K3. So, worst case, you need a USB to serial adaptor for CAT and two 1/8 inch stereo cables for audio I/O. If I ever want to go portable or operate at another station with my K3, I take my MicorKeyer 2 and the K3 interface cable with me. Then, one single USB cable is all that is needed to interface the computer to the MicroKeyer 2 for full DVK, CAT and all other feature functionality in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK, along with any other soundcard based mode I desire to use (The MicroKeyer 2 has its own built in sound card). By the way, N1MM Logger is Freeware. I own lots of options for my K3, but KDVR is not one of them. Is there any compelling reason to even *own* this accessory, other than having a computer-less environment which, in today's contesting environment, is not going to be very competitive (unless your QTH is P5, Mt. Athos or something exotic)? Lu Romero - W4LT K3 S# 3192 Message: 8 Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:22:23 -0700 From: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR To: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com, Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Message-ID: 002701ca4d03$a893f570$f2000...@bc.local Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Brett, As I see it the advantage is that you can send messages from the keyboard (particularly useful if you have an SO2R setup with the radios spread apart). Furthermore, you can integrate the message sending into the normal message sending functionality, like message repeating and hitting ESC to stop it. I do that with my logging program, CQPWIN, and find it's more convenient than continually using the radio buttons. I do have to have the program calibrate the length of each message first, to be able to do the repeating properly. It works fine. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR What makes this easier than just using the radio? Seems to me that its just as easy to press M1 as F1... Also now that VOX can now stop tx of a DVR message stopping it is as simple as pressing nearly any button or beginning a transmission. Heck ESC would probably also work if you initiated w/ M1 if it works when you press F1. BTH
[Elecraft] K3 - Intermittent Loss of RF Output
I recently completed a K3 kit. All is well except that occasionally and unpredictably, RF output drops to zero. This can happen whether I'm operating barefoot, driving my Alpha, when simplex, or when split. If simplex, then going to split and back to simplex will often result in restoration of RF output, and vice versa, i.e., when split, going back to simplex and then split again will often help. Cycling the radio's power on and off will resolve the problem sometimes, too. This behavior is NOT seen with my other HF radios on the same amplifier and antenna system, so it must be something in the K3. Has anyone seen this problem and, if so, resolved it? Does anyone have any suggestions before I might have to ask the guys at Elecraft to look at it? Thanks in advance for any help. 73, Jeff, K6JW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
Ian: I dont think you are understanding what I am saying... You DO NOT use Windows Audio OR the laptop's soundcard at all. The Soundcard is built in to the MicroKeyer 2. It is specially designed for this application, with low noise and high dynamic range plus a standard codec driver. So you just connect the rig to the MicroKeyer 2 and the MK2 to the laptop using USB and everything works, even my HC4 Boomset through the MK's External Mic in. And there is no need for special CAT commands in the macros or the use of PTT by radio command that can get messy since Logger just sends the CAT command like a UDP packet. But, to each their own, if it works for you, I'm glad. I look forward to working you on SS. I will be using my K3 driven with my MK2 from home. -lu-W4LT- -Original Message- From: dse...@dseven.org [mailto:dse...@dseven.org] On Behalf Of Iain MacDonnell - N6ML Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:03 PM To: lrom...@ij.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR I will probably use the KDVR3 with N1MM for Sweepstakes this year, as I'll be a guest operator at another station (with real antennas), and will be taking my own laptop. The built-in audio on the laptop is garbage (when the gain is cranked up high enough for a Heil HC4 as input, it has all sorts of nasty noises in it), and none of the USB audio devices that I have seem to do duplex audio in the way I need for N1MM software voice keying I do use N1MM software voice keying for other contests, including SO2R SSB. It works well most of the time, with a decent sound card. For a simple single-operator contester who just wants to have a convenient recorded CQ and maybe exchange, the KDVR3 method can be easier than messing around with Windows audio, and there's less to go wrong... ~Iain / N6ML On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM, Lu Romero lrom...@ij.net wrote: Gents: Im trying to understand the need to even *consider* a KDVR module. I use N1MMLogger, and have for over 4 years now. I can record, not only messages, but numbers and letters and phrases into the computer (pre-air processor, using my air mic) and off air audio, up to the limiting amount of storage that my computer's hard drive has (zillions and zillions of messages, hours and hours of QSO's!). The Logger software can parse the letters and numbers. It sends, not only pre-canned signal reports, but dynamic callsigns and serial numbers live. If I choose to, I dont even have to talk at all in a SSB contest (ever work Jamie, NS3T? You worked a DVK!). Not only this, but with the Enter Sends Message feature of Logger, I input the callsign and hit the enter key, and the software sequences the correct function key for the QSO step automatically. It even logs the Q when done and sends QRZ for the next one. In multioperator situations, I can have all the operators using the station record the messages and when they take their shift, they press CTRL-O, put in their callsigns, and the software will load the Logger's DVK with their own personal voice message files automatically. Although I use a MicroKeyer 2, K3 makes interfacing to the computer as simple as plugging in the soundcard line out into line in on the back of the radio and plugging the soundcard in (not really needed, but useful if I set Logger to record each QSO) into the line out of the K3. So, worst case, you need a USB to serial adaptor for CAT and two 1/8 inch stereo cables for audio I/O. If I ever want to go portable or operate at another station with my K3, I take my MicorKeyer 2 and the K3 interface cable with me. Then, one single USB cable is all that is needed to interface the computer to the MicroKeyer 2 for full DVK, CAT and all other feature functionality in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK, along with any other soundcard based mode I desire to use (The MicroKeyer 2 has its own built in sound card). By the way, N1MM Logger is Freeware. I own lots of options for my K3, but KDVR is not one of them. Is there any compelling reason to even *own* this accessory, other than having a computer-less environment which, in today's contesting environment, is not going to be very competitive (unless your QTH is P5, Mt. Athos or something exotic)? Lu Romero - W4LT K3 S# 3192 Message: 8 Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:22:23 -0700 From: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR To: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com, Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Message-ID: 002701ca4d03$a893f570$f2000...@bc.local Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Brett, As I see it the advantage is that you can send messages from the keyboard (particularly useful if you have an SO2R setup with the radios spread apart). Furthermore, you can integrate the
[Elecraft] Flaw in the 1.8khz roofing filter
K6LL mentions the negative comment (performance) of the 1.8khz filter documented in the QST review. Has this been resolved? Any update? (If you read the QST review and the note on the 1.8 filter - nobody would buy one, the 2.8 yes - it out performed the 1.8) and does it matter if I buy it from Inrad or Elecraft - wouldn't it have the problem either way? 73 Robert List: elecraft Subject:RE: [Elecraft] K3 - INRAD Filter Sale From: Jim ke4wy () zoomtown ! com Date: 2009-01-01 17:34:31 Message-ID: BF12FB7816D2461DB5BB8ADB31AE54F2 () JimPC [Download message RAW] This was the exact statement in the QST review, Elecraft reported that they are working on developing an improved selection process. I wouldn't read in that they are hand picking. If they are I would like a confirmation. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Hachadorian Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 12:21 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - INRAD Filter Sale Is it better to buy filters from Elecraft, or is INRAD just as good? I think I remember seeing hints in the past that Elecraft was hand-picking some of the filters for low IMD specs, especially the 1.8, which received some negative comments in the most recent QST review. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Flaw in the 1.8khz roofing filter
I raised that question way back in January, purely in response to the ARRL Review. Since then I have bought two 1.8 KHz filters from Elecraft, one for each of my K3's. Those filters perform very well in contest service, with surprisingly good intelligibility. Those are the filters I use all the time now on SSB. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ - Original Message - From: Robert Wood rwoo...@clearwire.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 4:39 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Flaw in the 1.8khz roofing filter K6LL mentions the negative comment (performance) of the 1.8khz filter documented in the QST review. Has this been resolved? Any update? (If you read the QST review and the note on the 1.8 filter - nobody would buy one, the 2.8 yes - it out performed the 1.8) and does it matter if I buy it from Inrad or Elecraft - wouldn't it have the problem either way? 73 Robert List: elecraft Subject:RE: [Elecraft] K3 - INRAD Filter Sale From: Jim ke4wy () zoomtown ! com Date: 2009-01-01 17:34:31 Message-ID: BF12FB7816D2461DB5BB8ADB31AE54F2 () JimPC [Download message RAW] This was the exact statement in the QST review, Elecraft reported that they are working on developing an improved selection process. I wouldn't read in that they are hand picking. If they are I would like a confirmation. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Hachadorian Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 12:21 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - INRAD Filter Sale Is it better to buy filters from Elecraft, or is INRAD just as good? I think I remember seeing hints in the past that Elecraft was hand-picking some of the filters for low IMD specs, especially the 1.8, which received some negative comments in the most recent QST review. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
Dave: If you are messing with Windows Audio, through a computer's general use sound card, I can agree with you. Windows often changes settings as you open and close multiple programs. However, since I plug the mic into the MicroKeyer directly and its internal sound card is passing both my live audio and my recorded audio, that is recorded through that same sound card with the identical settings, PRE AIR PROCESSING, there is absolutely no difference as long as my voice stays fresh (which it doesn't, but that's a wetware issue, not a hardware or software issue). Granted, you do have to do a bit of setup before hand to make sure the levels are correct (what you call different without adjusting. I adjust!). I do this ahead of time and lock the settings. And once I do this, I don't mess with them again. I am then guaranteed the same consistent levels upon subsequent recordings on the fly through Logger's facilities. I do trim my recordings for canned messages at times as well, especially numbers and letters, using NCH WavePad. However, I record the raw mic signal through the MK2 into the computer and NEVER apply any processing at all at this point. The rig's processor and EQ will then handle both my live audio and my canned audio with the same processing, making them as near identical as the sampling rate will allow (I am a audio dweeb. I hear the quantizing, but I can rationalize the bit rate!) This even worked with my original MK, using a Delta 44 sound card in the computer (NOT the crappy one on the motherboard or a $19 Geeks.com special). I most certainly do listen to on air signals with my secondary TS-570 transceiver during setup over RF, although now, with the K3 rather than my previous TS-850, the local monitor with TX off is pretty darn accurate, in my humble opinion. I made my living for over 30 years making sure quality sound and picture was transmitted over RF and I always made my MCR operators and production audio ops mix to the off air signal after processing for best accuracy. So I understand the issues. My recordings sound really really close to my live voice (at the start of the test when its fresh, not after 46 hours of saying Five Nine Zero Five a thousand times, though!) because I put the work in ahead of time to make sure that they do and leave the settings alone. Other ops mileage, especially the incessant tweakers, may vary. -lu-W4LT- Message: 19 Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:13:31 -0700 From: David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 4ad7826b.8040...@cis-broadband.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed That's simply not true. There are all sorts of settings that can make audio sound differently going through the sound card one way versus another. I check my on-the-air signals and they are typically different without some adjusting. Other contesters do the same editing that I do to get their recordings to sound the same as their mic voice. Ask around ... you'll see. I suspect you've never checked your transmitted signal with a different receiver to make sure. I do. Maybe your recordings always sound the same as your mic voice, but there is nothing that says that will be the case in general. Dave AB7E No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (6.1.0.25 - 6.13490). http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Flaw in the 1.8 kHz roofing filter
At the recent Santa Barbara Hamfest, Eric addressed a problem with the early filters in the K3. The frequency would change unexpectedly. Eventually the problem was solved by cleaning. It was found that particles left over from the crystal manufacturing were modifying the freq. Inrad is just down the street from Elecraft and together they resolved the issue. I use the 1.8 in my K3 (#2241) with great results. 73, Fred AE6IC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
