Re: [Elecraft] Transmit audio monitor level control

2007-06-30 Thread Lyle Johnson
I didn't see anything in the K3 FAQ regarding the way CW sidetone and phone transmit audio monitor levels are controlled. Push and hold MON. Then adjust it. If you are in SSB, it'll adjust your SSB monitor volume. If you are in CW, it'll adjust your sidetone level. The radio remembers

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter widths re: speech intelligibility

2007-06-30 Thread Chuck Murcko
The definitive paper on noise, bandwidth and their relationships in a communications channel is still Claude Shannon's 1948 paper A Mathematical Theory of Communication: http://cm.bell-labs.com/cm/ms/what/shannonday/paper.html It's the signal to noise ratio in the channel that will

RE: [Elecraft] Transmit audio monitor level control

2007-06-30 Thread AB7R
Gus, Of the four knobs to the left of the main tuning knob, the lower right one has a HOLD function of MON (Monitor). This adjusts both the sidetone level and monitor level in other modes. 73 Greg AB7R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of

[Elecraft] Popping noise on my K2

2007-06-30 Thread Scott McDowell
Hello My K2 makes a popping noise when keying it on cw. I remember when I was a kid my mother would wash the bed sheets and hang them on an outside clothes line, and if the wind was blowing the sheets would make a popping sound. That sounds exactly the same as the noise I am hearing on the

Re: [Elecraft] Transmit audio monitor level control

2007-06-30 Thread Augie Hansen
AB7R wrote: ... Of the four knobs to the left of the main tuning knob, the lower right one has a HOLD function of MON (Monitor). This adjusts both the sidetone level and monitor level in other modes. Hi Greg, Thanks to both you and Lyle for the timely responses. I had assumed there is a way

Re: [Elecraft] Transmit audio monitor level control

2007-06-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The monitor levels are independent of and not changed by the main and sub volume controls. 73, Eric Augie Hansen wrote: AB7R wrote: ... Of the four knobs to the left of the main tuning knob, the lower right one has a HOLD function of MON (Monitor). This adjusts both the sidetone level

Re: [Elecraft] Popping noise on my K2

2007-06-30 Thread Ken Wagner
Hi Scott: Check the t-r delay in the menu. If it is set to 0.0, then try it with the delay set to 0.1. 73, Ken K3IU Scott McDowell wrote: Hello My K2 makes a popping noise when keying it on cw. I remember when I was a kid my mother would wash the bed sheets and hang them on an outside

Re: [Elecraft] Transmit audio monitor level control

2007-06-30 Thread Augie Hansen
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: The monitor levels are independent of and not changed by the main and sub volume controls. Thanks Eric, That's music to my ears, so to speak. Gus KB0YH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] K2 Popping noise

2007-06-30 Thread Scott McDowell
Hello Thanks to Sam Kl7V and Ken K3IU, my popping noise on my K2 is cured. I had the T-R set on 0.02, so moved it to 0.04 and that stopped the noise. I sure appreciate your help. Thanks Scott N5SM _ Picture this – share your photos

Re: [Elecraft] [K2 4922] IF Amplifier Alignment

2007-06-30 Thread David Woolley
Clark Macaulay wrote: build process was unable to get 3.80: my dmm reads 3.76 but only at the extreme end of R1's range. I forgot to mention that I can only get 3.79, but that seems to be a bug in the manual. If one assumes U2b (i.e. got the a and b mixed before) doesn't load the voltage, I

[Elecraft] gMFSK and K2 configuration

2007-06-30 Thread Julian G4ILO
Due to a hard disk problem I have switched to Linux on the shack computer. I know there are a few people using Linux with their K2s. Perhaps they could give me a bit of help. I have installed gMFSK. I am using a K2 serial cable which has the addition of a transistor switch on DTR. With MixW

[Elecraft] KIO2 Virtual Keying and WriteLog

2007-06-30 Thread John Tobias Croteau
Does anyone know if WriteLog supports Virtual Keying of CW/PTT through the K2 KIO2 interface? I've used N1MM in the past with other rigs but it doesn't support Elecrafts Virtual Keying. Thanks - JT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 Virtual Keying and WriteLog

2007-06-30 Thread John Tobias Croteau
On 6/30/07, Philip Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PTT doesn't go through the KIO2. You would be better off using it through the KEY line. I don't use writelog, so I don't know your unique situation. Thanks for your reply but I do read manuals before I post and it says I can key CW/PTT

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 Virtual Keying and WriteLog

2007-06-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
JT, You are correct, not many applications support the K2 virtual keying. I do wish that would change, and perhaps it will now that Elecraft has gotten more attention with the K3 (well, wishful thinking sometimes produces results G). I can only believe that it is not supported because the

[Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread John Tobias Croteau
As some of you know, I've been looking at putting together a K2 station for portable RTTY/PSK31 operation. However, as I am looking at the cost differences, I am now wondering if I might better off with a K3. Here is my dilemma: I am disabled and unable to solder because the medications I am

Re: [Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread Joe-aa4nn
It is a simple answer, really. A factory built K3 and you're all set. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: John Tobias Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:23 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 or K3 As some of you know, I've been

RE: [Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread Craig Rairdin
Therefore, by the time I buy the kits from Elecraft and pay for assembly, I am looking at $1270 to $1370 for a basic K2 with what I need for data ops. For $1399, I can get a K3/10 with the same features plus many extras and better performance. Maybe I should also look for a used K2 but

Re: [Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread John Tobias Croteau
On 6/30/07, Mike Short [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The basic 10W rig is about 1400. More than the K2, though. What were you getting with the K2? Yup, that's my dilemma. K2 + KAF2 + KSB2 + KIO2 is $925 delivered. Builders want between $350 and $450 for assembly. According to my doctor and social

[Elecraft] KAT2 Manual Issue - Page 10

2007-06-30 Thread joey mcg
Is the green wire supposed to go to J8 pin 1 (next to arrow) as show on page 10 diagram, or is it to go to pin 2 as described in the manual text? How about the rest of the wires, do they go as the diagram indicates? Thanks ___ Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread Brett gazdzinski
People charge money to build a K2? I thought it was fun. I just sold my KPA100 for less then I paid for it, as I figured the person who bought it did not get the fun of building it, and that's worth something... I would do it for free, but summer is busy time for me, work, yard work, paint

Re: [Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread Hisashi T Fujinaka
On Sat, 30 Jun 2007, John Tobias Croteau wrote: On 6/30/07, Mike Short [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The basic 10W rig is about 1400. More than the K2, though. What were you getting with the K2? Yup, that's my dilemma. K2 + KAF2 + KSB2 + KIO2 is $925 delivered. Builders want between $350 and $450

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2007-06-30 Thread Kevin Rock
Good Evening, Field Day was fun last week. I did not make as many contacts as the years before but I got to be around people. That was nice; they even fed me :) The weather was pleasant with only a little rain. It did not get too hot nor too cold either. The new park was much nicer

Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 Manual Issue - Page 10

2007-06-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joey (I assume - you did not sign your name or call), The green wire connects with Control Board P4 pin 2. And YES, it will look like the manual diagram when correctly completed. The green wire goes toward the top of P4. Yes, in this case, the arrow is closest to J8 pin 2. The rest of the

RE: [Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
One of the differences between the K2 and K3 is that, being in a bigger box, the K3 has bigger knobs, bigger buttons and a bigger display with bigger letters. Those are a huge so what? for many young ops, but it sounds to me like they might making operating the K3 much more pleasant for you, not