[Elecraft] Alumni question
Hi, I am wondering how many others on this reflector are part of the Case Tech Alumni or for the "younger ones" CWRU Alumni. I have recently had email exchanges with a couple hams who are active in the Case amateur radio station W8EDU. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Macros that need to be executed twice
Some folks have observed that sometimes a macro need to be executed twice in order for it to reach the desired end state. VE3YT and I have a theory on what may be causing that and would like some test cases. So if you have a macro that doesn't seem to work reliably or needs to be run twice, could you please send it along to me. We'll let you know what we find out. Cheers, Fred KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA500
I just acquired a used KPA500 that has the prior owners call sign embedded in the start up firmware. How do I remove this call sign and replace with my call? Utility? Tks, John __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
I'm a big Pi fan myself. So if adding my voice provides any additional influence - here it is. I'm also a programmer and I agree there is extra work involved. If the utility was open source, then volunteers could join in and manage the tool chain and build. I would certainly be happy to make a contribution. The Raspberry Pi is a very hot platform that gets more and more capable with each new board. Version 3 is quite amazing. I can hardly tell I'm running on a little ARM box. It's power is the result of the advances in mobile platforms, so the future for these little computers is very bright. Doug -- K0DXV On 12/13/2016 8:28 PM, James Bennett wrote: Ah, crud - you know, I saw that "x86-based Linux” statement and it never dawned on me about the Pi being ARM-based!!! I should have known that, as I went through a ton of hoops getting WSJT-X and Hamlib running on the RPi because of that issue. In both instances I had to compile from source. Once the dependencies were addressed, the compilation process went well, although sloow. Well, I suppose Elecraft doesn’t provide source for the utility, so I guess I’ve got to pull the cable off the RPi and over to my iMac and run the Utility over there on OSX. Not cool, dang it. Oh well… Thanks for everyone’s input. 73 and Happy Holidays, Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA On Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, at Tuesday, 6:16 PM, Tim Elwell wrote: The utility is compiled for the x86 architecture. You won't be able to run it on the ARM architecture that the Pi runs on. The only way to do that is for Elecraft to compile a version for the ARM. Last I seem to recall being mentioned, there wasn't enough need to spend the time setting up the tool chain and dependencies for the ARM platform. It would be time best spent fixing other problems. I'm a Pi person myself and would like to see it for that platform, but do understand as a programmer the difficulties of the extra support required for another platform. And a small company has to watch their employee capital. Here's hoping for the future, though. Tim KG1GEM PS: Sorry Jim, I realized I mistakenly replied directly to you and not the list originally. On 12/13/16 7:53 PM, James Bennett wrote: I’ve been using my KX3 connected to a Raspberry Pi 3 for quite some time, using CQRlog for logging, FLDIGI for PSK31, and recently, WXJT-X rc3 for JT9 and JT65. I’d like to load the most current firmware into the KX3 so I can get the full 15 watts out. I downloaded and un-tar’d the KX3 Utility from the Elecraft web site. So - now what? If I click on the “kx3util” executable, nothing happens. What is the secret procedure to get this going? I am using the Raspian Jessie (Debian Linux) OS on this RPi. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w6...@me.com James Bennett w6...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@k0dxv.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500
John, Yes, you should be able to edit the power on message with KPA500 Utility. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2016 12:50 PM, John Altman wrote: I just acquired a used KPA500 that has the prior owners call sign embedded in the start up firmware. How do I remove this call sign and replace with my call? Utility? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA
I am looking for a small keyboard recommendation for the P3/SVGA. I already have it working with a large keyboard. Would like to find a mini keyboard instead to save room on my Ham Shack Self. Does Elecraft have a list of compatible Keyboards? Logitec, Microsoft? etc. Thanks and regards, -- Irwin KD3TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA
Will it work with a wireless keyboard? On Dec 16, 2016 1:47 PM, "Irwin Darack" wrote: > I am looking for a small keyboard recommendation for the P3/SVGA. I already > have it working with a large keyboard. Would like to find a mini keyboard > instead to save room on my Ham Shack Self. > > Does Elecraft have a list of compatible Keyboards? > > Logitec, Microsoft? etc. > > Thanks and regards, > > -- > Irwin KD3TB > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k1ep.l...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2
having used a 706 for YEARS in my VW... i tried the kx3 mounting it in the lower console down by the handbrake, BETWEEN THE SEATS where the 706 head was. The KX3 with the mic/pwr/ctl lines out the left and the BNC out the right, doesn't fit ..too wide. However the KX2 fits even with that BNC . I had considered taking off the KX3 BNC and putting an sma on the left side with the other required connections, with that teflon version of 174. Enter the KX2, I made a small tray with the 3d printer. So the kx2 can snap in/out. The rear / bottom of the mount has a large cutout for the audio to get out. And the 'mount' to the car also has a audio funnel. The KX2 seems to be much louder than the KX3... I do not even need an external speakerand my vw sportwagen is loud inside ( road noise)) I slide the kxpa100 under my front seat, where it can be removed easily, only issue i have , system on power up keeps reverting back to amp off... This week was working a guy on 80, I checked and the amp was on only to discover MUCH LATER the power was set to 5 wattsI wish it would retain amp on and the power. maybe something I am doing wrong... eventually i'll get some good pictures KX2 W/ AMP GETS MY MOBILE VOTE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA
Do not want wireless. I will be plugging the Keyboard into the USB Keyboard on the back of the P3/SVGA . Irwin KD3TB On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Ed K1EP wrote: > Will it work with a wireless keyboard? > > On Dec 16, 2016 1:47 PM, "Irwin Darack" wrote: > >> I am looking for a small keyboard recommendation for the P3/SVGA. I >> already >> have it working with a large keyboard. Would like to find a mini >> keyboard >> instead to save room on my Ham Shack Self. >> >> Does Elecraft have a list of compatible Keyboards? >> >> Logitec, Microsoft? etc. >> >> Thanks and regards, >> >> -- >> Irwin KD3TB >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to k1ep.l...@gmail.com >> > -- Irwin KD3TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [Kx3] Feature request: AUTO INF:RIG CTRL
Hello, When turning on the Auto inf: Rig Ctrl Could a switch be implemented so that the audio output is not muted. I use the Kx3 to controll the Kx2 and would like to hear both Kxs on different antennas. Thanks for considering 73 de Hajo dl1sdz --- Cela est bien dit, ...,mais il faut cultiver notre jardin. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Macros that need to be executed twice
HiFor your information..there are various reasons a macro needs to be sent twice to be effective. One is that radios appear to be "deaf" after a band change when in fact the band has not yet actually been changed. This can effect more than just a macro. For example the WSJT-X application will change bands when you select a different one than you are currently using and it will immediately follow this command with a command to read the frequency. In all cases it shows the previous frequency but instead of waiting, it issues a mode change to data-a anyways with the result that the mode ends up being incorrect. There are other cases where macros that change something in a menu can take quite some time to actually execute with the result that subsequent commands make it do the wrong thing. The best way around some these issues would be if Elecraft would add a delay command to their API that would not be ignored. But the best solution is for software such as the Elecraft utilities or other third party software to have a built in delay command that would slow down delivery of a multi command macros. 100 to 1000ms would be enough.That being said there are one or two commands that always need to be repeated no matter what the delay.73 Tom www.va2fsq.com Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: "Cady, Fred" Date: 2016-12-16 11:05 AM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Vic DiCiccio Subject: [Elecraft] Macros that need to be executed twice Some folks have observed that sometimes a macro need to be executed twice in order for it to reach the desired end state. VE3YT and I have a theory on what may be causing that and would like some test cases. So if you have a macro that doesn't seem to work reliably or needs to be run twice, could you please send it along to me. We'll let you know what we find out. Cheers, Fred KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Macros that need to be executed twice
Here is one example that includes both K3 and P3 commands to set up for JT-65 on 40M. BN03;FA7076000;MD6;DT0;PC030;BW0400;FT0;SB0;#MKA1;#MFA+7077000;#MKB1;#MFB+7078000;#SPN50;#CTF+7077750; On 12/16/2016 10:05 AM, Cady, Fred wrote: Some folks have observed that sometimes a macro need to be executed twice in order for it to reach the desired end state. VE3YT and I have a theory on what may be causing that and would like some test cases. So if you have a macro that doesn't seem to work reliably or needs to be run twice, could you please send it along to me. We'll let you know what we find out. Cheers, Fred KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k5mwr_...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Macros that need to be executed twice
HiThe first 4 commands are almost exactly what WSJT-X issues. The band change probably is not finished before all the rest of the commands come along.In addition, issuing of P3 commands in a macro are particularly at risk.Have you ever noticed that a QSy on a marker using the P3 buttons didn't work the first time? I'm not sure this still happens but there was a bug in the P3 / K3 command chain that corrupted some data. I believe it's been fixed but if not that may be a reason. Some of these problems do not show up if the program in use has a dedicated control of the radio. But the developers should not assume this today. Many people use multiple apps.It would be great if Elecraft would just add a DL command with a millisecond parameter to all their utilities. Many problems would be solved.73 Tom www.va2fsq.com Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: K5MWR via Elecraft Date: 2016-12-16 2:48 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Macros that need to be executed twice Here is one example that includes both K3 and P3 commands to set up for JT-65 on 40M. BN03;FA7076000;MD6;DT0;PC030;BW0400;FT0;SB0;#MKA1;#MFA+7077000;#MKB1;#MFB+7078000;#SPN50;#CTF+7077750; On 12/16/2016 10:05 AM, Cady, Fred wrote: > Some folks have observed that sometimes a macro need to be executed twice in > order for it to reach the desired end state. VE3YT and I have a theory on > what may be causing that and would like some test cases. So if you have a > macro that doesn't seem to work reliably or needs to be run twice, could you > please send it along to me. > > We'll let you know what we find out. > > Cheers, > > Fred KE7X > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k5mwr_...@yahoo.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA
Irwin I have found that a wireless keyboard works very well, just plug the wireless dongle into the P3 and then you have something you can move around. I use a TECKNET SKU:X315 that I found on Amazon and it works very well. Dave K5MWR On 12/16/2016 1:15 PM, Irwin Darack wrote: Do not want wireless. I will be plugging the Keyboard into the USB Keyboard on the back of the P3/SVGA . Irwin KD3TB On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Ed K1EP wrote: Will it work with a wireless keyboard? On Dec 16, 2016 1:47 PM, "Irwin Darack" wrote: I am looking for a small keyboard recommendation for the P3/SVGA. I already have it working with a large keyboard. Would like to find a mini keyboard instead to save room on my Ham Shack Self. Does Elecraft have a list of compatible Keyboards? Logitec, Microsoft? etc. Thanks and regards, -- Irwin KD3TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k1ep.l...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA
thanks I have a JETech wireless keyboard that I will try. It is very thin and compact. On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 3:09 PM, K5MWR via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Irwin > > I have found that a wireless keyboard works very well, just plug the > wireless dongle into the P3 and then you have something you can move around. > > I use a TECKNET SKU:X315 that I found on Amazon and it works very well. > > Dave K5MWR > > > > > On 12/16/2016 1:15 PM, Irwin Darack wrote: > >> Do not want wireless. I will be plugging the Keyboard into the USB >> Keyboard >> on the back of the P3/SVGA . >> >> Irwin KD3TB >> >> On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Ed K1EP wrote: >> >> Will it work with a wireless keyboard? >>> >>> On Dec 16, 2016 1:47 PM, "Irwin Darack" wrote: >>> >>> I am looking for a small keyboard recommendation for the P3/SVGA. I already have it working with a large keyboard. Would like to find a mini keyboard instead to save room on my Ham Shack Self. Does Elecraft have a list of compatible Keyboards? Logitec, Microsoft? etc. Thanks and regards, -- Irwin KD3TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k1ep.l...@gmail.com >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k1ep.l...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA
I use an Anker A7723. Full size keys without number pad and other extra keys, so the keyboard is 11" by 4.75". It's a 2.4 GHz wireless (not Bluetooth) with a little unit that plugs into the P3 so no wires. There is a list of Elecraft recommended keyboards here (they work with the P3 too): http://www.elecraft.com/manual/px3_keyboard_list_A3.pdf 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ed K1EP Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 10:56 AM To: Irwin Darack Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA Will it work with a wireless keyboard? On Dec 16, 2016 1:47 PM, "Irwin Darack" wrote: > I am looking for a small keyboard recommendation for the P3/SVGA. I > already have it working with a large keyboard. Would like to find a > mini keyboard instead to save room on my Ham Shack Self. > > Does Elecraft have a list of compatible Keyboards? > > Logitec, Microsoft? etc. > > Thanks and regards, > > -- > Irwin KD3TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500
Utility. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 12:50 PM, John Altman wrote: > > I just acquired a used KPA500 that has the prior owners call sign embedded > in the start up firmware. > > How do I remove this call sign and replace with my call? Utility? > > Tks, > > John > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
If it were "open source" Elecraft could control what you did to your radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 1:07 PM, Doug Person wrote: > > I'm a big Pi fan myself. So if adding my voice provides any additional > influence - here it is. I'm also a programmer and I agree there is extra > work involved. If the utility was open source, then volunteers could join in > and manage the tool chain and build. I would certainly be happy to make a > contribution. > > The Raspberry Pi is a very hot platform that gets more and more capable with > each new board. Version 3 is quite amazing. I can hardly tell I'm running > on a little ARM box. It's power is the result of the advances in mobile > platforms, so the future for these little computers is very bright. > > Doug -- K0DXV > >> On 12/13/2016 8:28 PM, James Bennett wrote: >> Ah, crud - you know, I saw that "x86-based Linux” statement and it never >> dawned on me about the Pi being ARM-based!!! I should have known that, as I >> went through a ton of hoops getting WSJT-X and Hamlib running on the RPi >> because of that issue. In both instances I had to compile from source. Once >> the dependencies were addressed, the compilation process went well, although >> sloow. Well, I suppose Elecraft doesn’t provide source for the utility, >> so I guess I’ve got to pull the cable off the RPi and over to my iMac and >> run the Utility over there on OSX. Not cool, dang it. Oh well… >> >> Thanks for everyone’s input. >> >> 73 and Happy Holidays, Jim / W6JHB >> Folsom, CA >> >> >>> On Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, at Tuesday, 6:16 PM, Tim Elwell >>> wrote: >>> >>> The utility is compiled for the x86 architecture. You won't be able to run >>> it on the ARM architecture that the Pi runs on. The only way to do that is >>> for Elecraft to compile a version for the ARM. Last I seem to recall being >>> mentioned, there wasn't enough need to spend the time setting up the tool >>> chain and dependencies for the ARM platform. It would be time best spent >>> fixing other problems. >>> >>> I'm a Pi person myself and would like to see it for that platform, but do >>> understand as a programmer the difficulties of the extra support required >>> for another platform. And a small company has to watch their employee >>> capital. >>> >>> Here's hoping for the future, though. >>> >>> Tim >>> KG1GEM >>> >>> PS: Sorry Jim, I realized I mistakenly replied directly to you and not the >>> list originally. >>> >>> >>> On 12/13/16 7:53 PM, I'm a big Pi fan myself. So if adding my voice >>> provides any additional > influence - here it is. I'm also a programmer and I agree there is extra > work involved. If the utility was open source, then volunteers could join in > and manage the tool chain and build. I would certainly be happy to make a > contribution. > > The Raspberry Pi is a very hot platform that gets more and more capable with > each new board. Version 3 is quite amazing. I can hardly tell I'm running > on a little ARM box. It's power is the result of the advances in mobile > platforms, so the future for these little computers is very bright. > > Doug -- K0DXV > >> On 12/13/2016 8:28 PM, James Bennett wrote: >> Ah, crud - you know, I saw that "x86-based Linux” statement and it never >> dawned on me about the Pi being ARM-based!!! I should have known that, as I >> went through a ton of hoops getting WSJT-X and Hamlib running on the RPi >> because of that issue. In both instances I had to compile from source. Once >> the dependencies were addressed, the compilation process went well, although >> sloow. Well, I suppose Elecraft doesn’t provide source for the utility, >> so I guess I’ve got to pull the cable off the RPi and over to my iMac and >> run the Utility over there on OSX. Not cool, dang it. Oh well… >> >> Thanks for everyone’s input. >> >> 73 and Happy Holidays, Jim / W6JHB >> Folsom, CA >> >> >>> On Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, at Tuesday, 6:16 PM, Tim Elwell >>> wrote: >>> >>> The utility is compiled for the x86 architecture. You won't be able to run >>> it on the ARM architecture that the Pi runs on. The only way to do that is >>> for Elecraft to compile a version for the ARM. Last I seem to recall being >>> mentioned, there wasn't enough need to spend the time setting up the tool >>> chain and dependencies for the ARM platform. It would be time best spent >>> fixing other problems. >>> >>> I'm a Pi person myself and would like to see it for that platform, but do >>> understand as a programmer the difficulties of the extra support required >>> for another platform. And a small company has to watch their employee >>> capital. >>> >>> Here's hoping for the future, though. >>> >>> Tim >>> KG1GEM >>> >>> PS: Sorry Jim, I realized I mistakenly replied directly to you and not the >>> list originally. >>> >>> On 12/13/16 7:53 PM, James Bennett wrote: I’ve been using m
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
73, Fred K6DGW Sparks NV USA Washoe County DM09dn On 12/16/2016 1:33 PM, Nr4c wrote: If it were "open source" Elecraft could control what you did to your radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
Bill, I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post. How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each user's 'invention'. Elecraft support has enough problems with support for the major OS platforms and users who have trouble using those OS platforms - for instance needing Elecraft support to help them with downloading and installing the Utility programs and help in downloading firmware. Yes, it happens. With open source, it would be chaotic for users who are not "computer smart" and not conversant with computer lingo. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2016 4:33 PM, Nr4c wrote: If it were "open source" Elecraft could control what you did to your radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Dec 16, 2016, at 1:07 PM, Doug Person wrote: I'm a big Pi fan myself. So if adding my voice provides any additional influence - here it is. I'm also a programmer and I agree there is extra work involved. If the utility was open source, then volunteers could join in and manage the tool chain and build. I would certainly be happy to make a contribution. The Raspberry Pi is a very hot platform that gets more and more capable with each new board. Version 3 is quite amazing. I can hardly tell I'm running on a little ARM box. It's power is the result of the advances in mobile platforms, so the future for these little computers is very bright. Doug -- K0DXV On 12/13/2016 8:28 PM, James Bennett wrote: Ah, crud - you know, I saw that "x86-based Linux” statement and it never dawned on me about the Pi being ARM-based!!! I should have known that, as I went through a ton of hoops getting WSJT-X and Hamlib running on the RPi because of that issue. In both instances I had to compile from source. Once the dependencies were addressed, the compilation process went well, although sloow. Well, I suppose Elecraft doesn’t provide source for the utility, so I guess I’ve got to pull the cable off the RPi and over to my iMac and run the Utility over there on OSX. Not cool, dang it. Oh well… Thanks for everyone’s input. 73 and Happy Holidays, Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA On Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, at Tuesday, 6:16 PM, Tim Elwell wrote: The utility is compiled for the x86 architecture. You won't be able to run it on the ARM architecture that the Pi runs on. The only way to do that is for Elecraft to compile a version for the ARM. Last I seem to recall being mentioned, there wasn't enough need to spend the time setting up the tool chain and dependencies for the ARM platform. It would be time best spent fixing other problems. I'm a Pi person myself and would like to see it for that platform, but do understand as a programmer the difficulties of the extra support required for another platform. And a small company has to watch their employee capital. Here's hoping for the future, though. Tim KG1GEM PS: Sorry Jim, I realized I mistakenly replied directly to you and not the list originally. On 12/13/16 7:53 PM, I'm a big Pi fan myself. So if adding my voice provides any additional influence - here it is. I'm also a programmer and I agree there is extra work involved. If the utility was open source, then volunteers could join in and manage the tool chain and build. I would certainly be happy to make a contribution. The Raspberry Pi is a very hot platform that gets more and more capable with each new board. Version 3 is quite amazing. I can hardly tell I'm running on a little ARM box. It's power is the result of the advances in mobile platforms, so the future for these little computers is very bright. Doug -- K0DXV On 12/13/2016 8:28 PM, James Bennett wrote: Ah, crud - you know, I saw that "x86-based Linux” statement and it never dawned on me about the Pi being ARM-based!!! I should have known that, as I went through a ton of hoops getting WSJT-X and Hamlib running on the RPi because of that issue. In both instances I had to compile from source. Once the dependencies were addressed, the compilation process went well, although sloow. Well, I suppose Elecraft doesn’t provide source for the utility, so I guess I’ve got to pull the cable off the RPi and over to my iMac and run the Utility over there on OSX. Not cool, dang it. Oh well… Thanks for everyone’s input. 73 and Happy Holidays, Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA On Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, at Tuesday, 6:16 PM, Tim Elwell wrote: The utility is compiled for the x86 architecture. You won't be able to run it on the ARM architecture that the Pi runs on. The only way to do that is for Elecraft to compile a version for the ARM. Last I seem to recall being mentioned, there wasn't enough need to spend the time setting up the tool chain and dependencies for the ARM platform. It would be time best spent fixing other problems. I'm a Pi person myself and would like to see it for that platform, but do understand as a programmer the difficulties of the extra support required for another platform. And a small
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
Precisely. Open source software has its place in situations where the participants are technically qualified. However, I can't imagine Elecraft tech support attempting to field the multitude of problems reported from multiple platforms, coded by others, many who are anonymous. I still don't understand the reference to "Elecraft controlling my radio." The Elecraft utilities are convenient interfaces into all the things I can configure with my Elecraft radios. The utility does nothing unless I tell it to, and what I tell it is between me and my radios. 73, Fred K6DGW - Sparks NV DM09dn - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017 - www.cqp.org On 12/16/2016 2:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Bill, I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post. How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each user's 'invention'. Elecraft support has enough problems with support for the major OS platforms and users who have trouble using those OS platforms - for instance needing Elecraft support to help them with downloading and installing the Utility programs and help in downloading firmware. Yes, it happens. With open source, it would be chaotic for users who are not "computer smart" and not conversant with computer lingo. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KXV3B Question
I have been experiencing instability in drive to my K144XV/XV1/Beko HLV-1000. I may have traced it down to the K3s' KXV3B board by creating another transverter, XV2, with the same setup as XV1. I monitored the output of XVTR OUT with an RF power meter and 50 dummy load. I did observe a couple of occurrences of low power output that gradually came back to requested power during an 8 minute test running WSTJx's MSK144. The indication on the Beko watt meter is much more drastic of course. If you have a similar issue, I would appreciate an email and what you might have done to correct it. My intent is to re-seat the KXV3B board and if that fails, then possibly replace it. 73s JIm, W4ATK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXV3B Question
Jim, I cannot speak to your conclusions about your change from XV1 to XV2. What I can say is that your indication of a slow power increase in the output is usually a result of too little audio input to the K3(S). If you do not have audio sufficient to drive the K3 to 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering, power 'creep' as you have indicated is a common result. The onset of ALC is indicated by the 5th bar on the meter, so 4 bars solid is still the "no ALC" point. The K3(S) does not respond as most other transceivers for power control. Ignore the internet advice to control the power with the audio level. Drive the audio level as I have described and control the power with the power knob on the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2016 6:16 PM, Jim Rogers wrote: I have been experiencing instability in drive to my K144XV/XV1/Beko HLV-1000. I may have traced it down to the K3s' KXV3B board by creating another transverter, XV2, with the same setup as XV1. I monitored the output of XVTR OUT with an RF power meter and 50 dummy load. I did observe a couple of occurrences of low power output that gradually came back to requested power during an 8 minute test running WSTJx's MSK144. The indication on the Beko watt meter is much more drastic of course. If you have a similar issue, I would appreciate an email and what you might have done to correct it. My intent is to re-seat the KXV3B board and if that fails, then possibly replace it. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA
Think Wireless not Bluetooth. Different. The wireless transceiver will plug into the P3. Some work, some don't. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 2:15 PM, Irwin Darack wrote: > > Do not want wireless. I will be plugging the Keyboard into the USB Keyboard > on the back of the P3/SVGA . > > Irwin KD3TB > >> On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Ed K1EP wrote: >> >> Will it work with a wireless keyboard? >> >>> On Dec 16, 2016 1:47 PM, "Irwin Darack" wrote: >>> >>> I am looking for a small keyboard recommendation for the P3/SVGA. I >>> already >>> have it working with a large keyboard. Would like to find a mini >>> keyboard >>> instead to save room on my Ham Shack Self. >>> >>> Does Elecraft have a list of compatible Keyboards? >>> >>> Logitec, Microsoft? etc. >>> >>> Thanks and regards, >>> >>> -- >>> Irwin KD3TB >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to k1ep.l...@gmail.com >>> >> > > > -- > Irwin KD3TB > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
On the other hand, if one of us (well, not me - not technically qualified) were to contact Elecraft and volunteer ( in the OpenSource mindset) to execute the appropriate agreements for access to the code line. Then to be the maintainer of the ARM distribution, with a focus on the RPi family, Elecraft might well agree to support the distribution. That would satisfy the company protection of product line integrity, and given a knowledgeable package maintainer, a confidence in the finished product. Niel On Dec 16, 2016, at 3:41 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Precisely. Open source software has its place in situations where the > participants are technically qualified. However, I can't imagine Elecraft > tech support attempting to field the multitude of problems reported from > multiple platforms, coded by others, many who are anonymous. > > I still don't understand the reference to "Elecraft controlling my radio." > The Elecraft utilities are convenient interfaces into all the things I can > configure with my Elecraft radios. The utility does nothing unless I tell it > to, and what I tell it is between me and my radios. > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW > - Sparks NV DM09dn > > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017 > - www.cqp.org > > On 12/16/2016 2:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Bill, >> >> I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post. >> How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each user's >> 'invention'. >> Elecraft support has enough problems with support for the major OS >> platforms and users who have trouble using those OS platforms - for >> instance needing Elecraft support to help them with downloading and >> installing the Utility programs and help in downloading firmware. Yes, >> it happens. >> >> With open source, it would be chaotic for users who are not "computer >> smart" and not conversant with computer lingo. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to nskou...@ecsecurityinc.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
Right. Duh!!! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 5:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Bill, > > I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post. > How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each user's > 'invention'. > Elecraft support has enough problems with support for the major OS platforms > and users who have trouble using those OS platforms - for instance needing > Elecraft support to help them with downloading and installing the Utility > programs and help in downloading firmware. Yes, it happens. > > With open source, it would be chaotic for users who are not "computer smart" > and not conversant with computer lingo. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 12/16/2016 4:33 PM, Nr4c wrote: >> If it were "open source" Elecraft could control what you did to your radio. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >> >> >>> On Dec 16, 2016, at 1:07 PM, Doug Person wrote: >>> >>> I'm a big Pi fan myself. So if adding my voice provides any additional >>> influence - here it is. I'm also a programmer and I agree there is extra >>> work involved. If the utility was open source, then volunteers could join >>> in and manage the tool chain and build. I would certainly be happy to make >>> a contribution. >>> >>> The Raspberry Pi is a very hot platform that gets more and more capable >>> with each new board. Version 3 is quite amazing. I can hardly tell I'm >>> running on a little ARM box. It's power is the result of the advances in >>> mobile platforms, so the future for these little computers is very bright. >>> >>> Doug -- K0DXV >>> On 12/13/2016 8:28 PM, James Bennett wrote: Ah, crud - you know, I saw that "x86-based Linux” statement and it never dawned on me about the Pi being ARM-based!!! I should have known that, as I went through a ton of hoops getting WSJT-X and Hamlib running on the RPi because of that issue. In both instances I had to compile from source. Once the dependencies were addressed, the compilation process went well, although sloow. Well, I suppose Elecraft doesn’t provide source for the utility, so I guess I’ve got to pull the cable off the RPi and over to my iMac and run the Utility over there on OSX. Not cool, dang it. Oh well… Thanks for everyone’s input. 73 and Happy Holidays, Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA > On Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, at Tuesday, 6:16 PM, Tim Elwell > wroteBill, > > I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post. > How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each user's > 'invention'. > Elecraft support has enough problems with support for the major OS platforms > and users who have trouble using those OS platforms - for instance needing > Elecraft support to help them with downloading and installing the Utility > programs and help in downloading firmware. Yes, it happens. > > With open source, it would be chaotic for users who are not "computer smart" > and not conversant with computer lingo. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 12/16/2016 4:33 PM, Nr4c wrote: >> If it were "open source" Elecraft could control what you did to your radio. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >> >> >>> On Dec 16, 2016, at 1:07 PM, Doug Person wrote: >>> >>> I'm a big Pi fan myself. So if adding my voice provides any additional >>> influence - here it is. I'm also a programmer and I agree there is extra >>> work involved. If the utility was open source, then volunteers could join >>> in and manage the tool chain and build. I would certainly be happy to make >>> a contribution. >>> >>> The Raspberry Pi is a very hot platform that gets more and more capable >>> with each new board. Version 3 is quite amazing. I can hardly tell I'm >>> running on a little ARM box. It's power is the result of the advances in >>> mobile platforms, so the future for these little computers is very bright. >>> >>> Doug -- K0DXV >>> On 12/13/2016 8:28 PM, James Bennett wrote: Ah, crud - you know, I saw that "x86-based Linux” statement and it never dawned on me about the Pi being ARM-based!!! I should have known that, as I went through a ton of hoops getting WSJT-X and Hamlib running on the RPi because of that issue. In both instances I had to compile from source. Once the dependencies were addressed, the compilation process went well, although sloow. Well, I suppose Elecraft doesn’t provide source for the utility, so I guess I’ve got to pull the cable off the RPi and over to my iMac and run the Utility over there on OSX. Not cool, dang it. Oh well… Thanks for everyone’s input. 73 and Happy Holidays, Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA > On Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, at Tuesday, 6:16 PM, Tim Elwell > wrote: > > The utility is compiled for the x86 architecture. You won't be able to > run it on the ARM archite
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
Ok. I missed the big NOT. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 5:41 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Precisely. Open source software has its place in situations where the > participants are technically qualified. However, I can't imagine Elecraft > tech support attempting to field the multitude of problems reported from > multiple platforms, coded by others, many who are anonymous. > > I still don't understand the reference to "Elecraft controlling my radio." > The Elecraft utilities are convenient interfaces into all the things I can > configure with my Elecraft radios. The utility does nothing unless I tell it > to, and what I tell it is between me and my radios. > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW > - Sparks NV DM09dn > > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017 > - www.cqp.org > >> On 12/16/2016 2:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Bill, >> >> I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post. >> How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each user's >> 'invention'. >> Elecraft support has enough problems with support for the major OS >> platforms and users who have trouble using those OS platforms - for >> instance needing Elecraft support to help them with downloading and >> installing the Utility programs and help in downloading firmware. Yes, >> it happens. >> >> With open source, it would be chaotic for users who are not "computer >> smart" and not conversant with computer lingo. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV
If I set my K3's VFO to WWV at 5.00 MHz with AM-S onand I adjust "REF CAL" to a number where my VFO's frequency readout is exact or near this number +/- maybe a Hertz or two. Is this an accurate way to calibrate my K3? It seems to be very accurate as far as I can tell. Has anyone used this method? Michael N2ZDB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Bob Friess email address
Can anyone send me his email address to n2...@aol.com? I have some questions on K144XV receiver distortion. Thanks, Michael n2zdb __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3-100 Price reduction
The rig has the amp, the ATU, the 400hz filter, the mike and instruction book. All is in factory new condition, and I am pricing for quick sale at $1650. E mail me for pix or other info you want. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV
This is exactly the method I use. 73, Doug, KH6U Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Michael via Elecraft Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 3:16 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV If I set my K3's VFO to WWV at 5.00 MHz with AM-S onand I adjust "REF CAL" to a number where my VFO's frequency readout is exact or near this number +/- maybe a Hertz or two. Is this an accurate way to calibrate my K3? It seems to be very accurate as far as I can tell. Has anyone used this method? Michael N2ZDB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@hawaiiantel.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV
Michael, I don't think that is adequate. First of all, use the highest frequency WWV that you can receive. Second, do not use AM-S. That mode will synchronize with the frequency of the AM carrier, and may not produce a true dial frequency. Us SSB - either LSB or LSB and tune for the tones transmitted by WWV - either 500 or 600 Hz. Use of an audio spectrum analyzer such as Spectrogram or SpectrumLab will tell you when you have the tones received at the proper frequencies. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2016 8:12 PM, Michael via Elecraft wrote: If I set my K3's VFO to WWV at 5.00 MHz with AM-S onand I adjust "REF CAL" to a number where my VFO's frequency readout is exact or near this number +/- maybe a Hertz or two. Is this an accurate way to calibrate my K3? It seems to be very accurate as far as I can tell. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Bob Friess email address
Michael, I would suggest that you contact Elecraft support and if they deem that you need to contact Bob Friess directly, they will give you the means to do that. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2016 8:15 PM, Michael via Elecraft wrote: Can anyone send me his email address to n2...@aol.com? I have some questions on K144XV receiver distortion. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Bob Friess email address
Thank you Matt! I just heard from Bob minutes after sending him an email 73's Michael n2zdb __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV
Very timely - just performed the operation with the help of the manual (Page 53 on the K3-S manual) and these extra instructions. Many thanks Tim A45WG > On Dec 17, 2016, at 6:52 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Michael, > > I don't think that is adequate. > First of all, use the highest frequency WWV that you can receive. > Second, do not use AM-S. That mode will synchronize with the frequency of > the AM carrier, and may not produce a true dial frequency. > > Us SSB - either LSB or LSB and tune for the tones transmitted by WWV - either > 500 or 600 Hz. Use of an audio spectrum analyzer such as Spectrogram or > SpectrumLab will tell you when you have the tones received at the proper > frequencies. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 12/16/2016 8:12 PM, Michael via Elecraft wrote: >> If I set my K3's VFO to WWV at 5.00 MHz with AM-S onand I adjust >> "REF CAL" to a number where >> my VFO's frequency readout is exact or near this number +/- maybe a Hertz >> or two. Is this an accurate way to calibrate my K3? >> >> It seems to be very accurate as far as I can tell. >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to a4...@sy-edm.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV
My method: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ref-Osc-Cal-Method-4-td2595451.html On 12/16/2016 7:52 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Michael, I don't think that is adequate. First of all, use the highest frequency WWV that you can receive. Second, do not use AM-S. That mode will synchronize with the frequency of the AM carrier, and may not produce a true dial frequency. Us SSB - either LSB or LSB and tune for the tones transmitted by WWV - either 500 or 600 Hz. Use of an audio spectrum analyzer such as Spectrogram or SpectrumLab will tell you when you have the tones received at the proper frequencies. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2016 8:12 PM, Michael via Elecraft wrote: If I set my K3's VFO to WWV at 5.00 MHz with AM-S onand I adjust "REF CAL" to a number where my VFO's frequency readout is exact or near this number +/- maybe a Hertz or two. Is this an accurate way to calibrate my K3? It seems to be very accurate as far as I can tell. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to wes_n...@triconet.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160
I usually don't run barefoot at 100W and don't drive my amp with more than around 50W. Tonight when I tried running at 100W on 160 I was surprised to find it only putting out 81W. It puts out incrementally till 81W and then even though I can adjust the power so it reads 100W on the K3s LCD bar and numerical display, the watt meter in the P3 and the LP-100A both show the wattage stopping at 81W. With the ATU in or out it gives 81W out on 160, SWR is 1.28 All other bands except 6M give around 98W, 6M gives 87W Any ideas what might be causing the lower output on 160? Thanks & 73, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160
On Fri,12/16/2016 9:27 PM, Gary Smith wrote: With the ATU in or out it gives 81W out on 160, SWR is 1.28 All other bands except 6M give around 98W, 6M gives 87W Any ideas what might be causing the lower output on 160? 81W is 0.9 dB less than 100W; 87W is 0.6 dB less than 100W. On 6M, it's probably a simple matter of efficiency -- power amps are slightly less efficient on 6M than on the lower bands. And there may be a power calibration issue. There's a procedure in the manual for doing that. Or even error in the power measurement itself. Few power meters are specified for better than 5%. Bird wattmeters are specified as 5% of full scale, and a condition of that is that the slug is in calibration. If, for example, you're using a 250W slug, accuracy is +/- 12.5W. I use an N8LP LP100A, which specifies 5% at any power level from 1W, and quotes 3% typical. 5% is 0.22 dB. 3% is 0.13 dB. Low DC voltage can also be an issue, either due to the power supply itself or IR loss in the power cable (or even the connector(s). Use the built-in metering function to check DC voltage with just the RX running and keydown. Short, fat copper is your friend. :) 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
