[Elecraft] Doing all additions at once

2008-12-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I now have a lot of various extras and mods to add to my K3 - KRX3, KDVR3, all the mods - all because I haven't had the time or need to practice SMD or are waiting for the last bits (some of which I've asked Elecraft to hold so they ship as one) - all of which are going to arrive soon :-)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and IC- 2KL; negative voltage modification

2008-12-06 Thread OE5CSP-Chris
Original-Nachricht Datum: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:56:09 -0800 (PST) Von: Ron N9RC (via Nabble) [EMAIL PROTECTED] An: OE5CSP-Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and IC- 2KL; negative voltage modification I use the K3 with a 2KL. I have the parts for auto

Re: [Elecraft] Doing all additions at once

2008-12-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, That question has a 'double edged sword' answer, so it all depends. 1) Either you make an error in applying the mod - 2) OR (IMHO more likely) you create some unrelated problem when you reassemble the K3. Reassembling and checking after each mod will reveal the first type problem, but

Re: [Elecraft] Doing all additions at once

2008-12-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thank you Don, I'm aware of your considerable experience with all things Elecraft and will take your valued advice - it will be easier that way anyway. If anything over confidence is my problem :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- A child, like your stomach, doesn't need all you can afford to give

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and IC- 2KL; negative voltage modification

2008-12-06 Thread chen dave
I use IC-2KL and K3 in home, only use PTT cable. 40-50w to get 500w output. no problem at all. 73 de ba4rf/David On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 7:54 PM, OE5CSP-Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Original-Nachricht Datum: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:56:09 -0800 (PST) Von: Ron N9RC (via

Re: [Elecraft] Stream and Vista for MFSK

2008-12-06 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Tom Price wrote: I am interested in MFSK. I loaded IZ8BLY's stream. It can not open audio device. I'll bet there is a setting somewhere in Vista (32 bit) to allow access to it. Stream sees my soundcard. It shows in preferences. Am I barking up the right tree or is there a newer

[Elecraft] K3 and the digital modes

2008-12-06 Thread Lynn Lamb, W4NL
Thanks, For the many who responded to my question on hook-up for the K3 using the digital modes, THANKS. It works with MixW using the two cables from the in/out of the K3 to the mic/speaker on the computer along with a serial cable for rig control. Once I figured out that 'line in' had a

SV: [Elecraft] Stream and Vista for MFSK

2008-12-06 Thread Lennart Michaelsson
Julian, G4ILO wrote: A lot of amateur developed software (including mine) has never been tested on Vista. and the same goes for DX4Win which cannot be loaded under Vista OS and used for logging and/or rig control. They say they are working on it. Lennart SM7BIC

[Elecraft] K3: 2.1kHz Filter For Sale in UK

2008-12-06 Thread paul.bradbeer2
As new, in original box, Elecraft KFL3A-2.1k 2.1kHz 8-pole filter for sale within UK. £55 including postage. Contact Paul M0CVX [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 07794 333164. Thanks, Paul. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email

[Elecraft] Fldigi 3.03 Rig Control for K3

2008-12-06 Thread Frank MacDonell
I have a k3/10 that works great with HRD via the serial cable on on COM4. But I cannot establish rig control with fldigi. I have read the instructions and exhausted alternatives. Hoping someone can help. Thanks. This is such a great resource. -- Frank KD8FIP

Re: [Elecraft] Stream and Vista for MFSK

2008-12-06 Thread Rick Kunath
Julian, G4ILO wrote: A lot of amateur developed software (including mine) has never been tested on Vista. I can't speak for Stream, but Fldigi will do MFSK and it should run under Vista (at least, there is a screenshot of it on the developer's site that has obviously been made under Vista.) Why

Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: QSK with external keyer

2008-12-06 Thread inventor_sixty_one
Allan Thanks for the comment, to which I concur. BTW I found my configuration error. I use a WinKeyer USB externally, which interfaces well with my logging programs. My temporary problem was self-induced, and in the PC configuration. Indeed, the K3 QSK is as good as any of my TenTec radios,

Re: [Elecraft] NEW QSK -- Internal/External Keyer

2008-12-06 Thread Bob Cunnings
I played around with NEW/OLD QSK a bit and find that when when keying with a strong signal on freq that that NEW QSK makes a significant difference and I much prefer it, at least for speeds up to 25 wpm or so. Bob NW8L On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 8:39 AM, W7TEA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Under

Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi 3.03 Rig Control for K3

2008-12-06 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Frank MacDonell wrote: I have a k3/10 that works great with HRD via the serial cable on on COM4. But I cannot establish rig control with fldigi. I have read the instructions and exhausted alternatives. Hoping someone can help. Thanks. This is such a great resource. Hi Frank. I have

[Elecraft] [K3] RF Feedback Mod

2008-12-06 Thread Roy Morris
While I have the front panel off to install the KDVR3, I would like to jumper L4 on the front panel board. Can this mod be done without separating the PC board from the front panel? Is there a pictoral somewhere that shows this mod? Also the L7 on the KIO3 board? Thanks Roy Morris

Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi 3.03 Rig Control for K3

2008-12-06 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Another tip for using Fldigi with the K3 and my rig control file: you need to set RTTY is USB in the configuration settings for the RTTY modem. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directory

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] RF Feedback Mod

2008-12-06 Thread David Pratt
In a recent message, Roy Morris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... While I have the front panel off to install the KDVR3, I would like to jumper L4 on the front panel board.  Can this mod be done without separating the PC board from the front panel?  Is there a pictoral somewhere that shows this mod?

RE: [Elecraft] Doing all additions at once

2008-12-06 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
You might split the difference on the hardware installs. The KDVR3 and Aux DSP board for the KRX3 require pulling the front panel assembly. Also, if you are planning to do the microphone grounding mod covered in the app note (to eliminate the pin 1 problem) you can do them at the same time.

[Elecraft] Things to watch with the KRX3

2008-12-06 Thread William Evans
Hello, I received my KRX3 two weeks ago, and, after much difficulty, have finally got it installed and working. Here are the problems I encountered (All due to my incompetence, but maybe this will help others) 1) If you place the screws, washers and sleeves in a tin muffin pan for

Re: [Elecraft] Things to watch with the KRX3

2008-12-06 Thread Ed Gray W0SD
Thanks for sharing these items Bill. I can add one to the list. Obviously most of us know that the widest filter we are using HAS to be first (lowest in number) slot. Somehow and I have no idea how I accidentally started at FL5 thinking it was FL1. Of course when you put the top shield on

[Elecraft] [K3] Poor man's beverage and diversity

2008-12-06 Thread Vic K2VCO
My 160-meter transmitting antenna is a 'T' -- an 88-foot dipole with open-wire feeders tied together and fed against some elevated radials running around the eaves of my house. The vertical part is about 40 feet (12.2m) high. I have always had the problem that this antenna picks up a huge

[Elecraft] OT: [K3] Poor man's beverage and diversity

2008-12-06 Thread Ken Kopp
In preparation for a 160M contest one winter I took a 5000' reel of #22 ga insulated hook-up wire and tied the free end to a fence post. I then took off walking across the adjacent gold course and into the field beyond, the general direction of Japan while unspooling the wire behind me. The

[Elecraft] K3: KRX3 hearing no Signals

2008-12-06 Thread Ed Gray W0SD
For future reference for people searching as to why there KRX3 is not hearing any signals be sure the filters are installed in the slots they are supposed to be. You will have noise and the sub controls will work but you are not hearing any signals. I know what I am going to write sounds

[Elecraft] K3: New/ Old QSK

2008-12-06 Thread Barry Simpson
What is new/ old QSK ? I cannot find such a menu/ config setting. Barry Simpson VK2BJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] K3: New/ Old QSK

2008-12-06 Thread Vic K2VCO
Barry Simpson wrote: What is new/ old QSK ? I cannot find such a menu/ config setting. Hi Barry, Go to CONFIG and select CW WEIGHT. Then press the 3 key on the numeric keypad to toggle it. It doesn't seem to make much of a difference for me. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA

RE: [Elecraft] K3: New/ Old QSK

2008-12-06 Thread Dick Dievendorff
See the K3 owner's manual revision D-1, page 53, under the CW WGHT topic. Tap 3 to select OLD or NEW QSK (default). NEW QSK reduces keying artifacts in the presence of QRN or QRM. OLD mutes/unmutes slightly faster. Dick, K6KR From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: [Elecraft] K3: KRX3 hearing no Signals

2008-12-06 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Ed, W0SD, wrote: For future reference for people searching as to why there KRX3 is not hearing any signals be sure the filters are installed in the slots they are supposed to be. You will have noise and the sub controls will work but you are not hearing any signals. I know what I am going to

[Elecraft] Reminder - UK Elecraft net Sundays 1000 local, 3630 KHz

2008-12-06 Thread Dave G4AON
The frequency as always is plus or minus the QRM. Note the start time of 1000 hours to try and minimise European QRM. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100, Acom 1000, dipole ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] K3 Hands On

2008-12-06 Thread Elliott Lawrence
I'm looking for a hands on demonstration of a K3. One with a subreceiver would be desirable but not mandatory. I'm on the westside of Los Angeles. Please contact me off the reflector if it is possible to see one in the flesh! 73 Elliott WA6TLA___

[Elecraft] Vista Driver for Prolific USB to Serial

2008-12-06 Thread Frank MacDonell
Long afternoon. Computer just died. Does anyone have ideas for installing a Vista compatible driver for the K3 USB to Serial Cable. Thanks! FJM -- Frank KD8FIP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] No TX audio

2008-12-06 Thread Howard Klein
HK From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: No TX audioDate: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:12:28 + I recently installed the KRX3 in my K3. At the same time I moved some filters and installed an additional one on the main board . I now have the problem of no audio on SSB. Works FB on CW. I am

[Elecraft] WTB: K2/100

2008-12-06 Thread NZ8J
Looking for a late serial number K2/100 with at least 160, audio filter and noise blanker. More options even better. If you have something like this for sale, please send details to include serial number, firmware versions, physical and electrical condition, options and mods if any. Must be from

RE: [Elecraft] Vista Driver for Prolific USB to Serial

2008-12-06 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I got mine from Microsoft as part of Windows Update. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank MacDonell Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 2:17 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Vista Driver for Prolific USB to Serial Long

RE: [Elecraft] K3: KRX3 hearing no Signals

2008-12-06 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I tried this on the K3 Utility, and the Field Test feedback was that the right-to-left order was weird. So I just put in a note in Help that the figures are right to left as viewed from the front of the K3. The XFIL icons on the front panel are also left to right, which was further support to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hands On

2008-12-06 Thread Elliott Lawrence
Thanks for all of the offers received. I've located one near by and will take advantage of the generous opportunity. 73 Elliott WA6TLA - Original Message - From: Elliott Lawrence To: Elecraft List Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 2:00 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Hands On

[Elecraft] HPS-1a Gamma Hybrid,Communications Power Supply

2008-12-06 Thread Doug Phillips
Is anyone using the HPS-1a with their K3? 73, Doug W7RDP K3 1937 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] HPS-1a Gamma Hybrid,Communications Power Supply

2008-12-06 Thread Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU
It works at 100W SSB with 10-20dB compression. For CW at 20WPM you need to go down to 70W or so. It would not be good for RTTY or MFSK or other 100% duty cycle modes past 20W or so. Think of it as a 5A switching supply if you're usign 100% duty cycle. Leigh/WA5ZNU Is anyone using the HPS-1a

RE: [Elecraft] HPS-1a Gamma Hybrid,Communications Power Supply

2008-12-06 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I have one for casual portable operation. I hear it just a little bit, so I wouldn't use it at home where a full-sized linear supply is available. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Phillips Sent: Saturday, December 06,

Re: [Elecraft] HPS-1a Gamma Hybrid,Communications Power Supply

2008-12-06 Thread Jim Miller
I use one with my K3/10. 73 jim ab3cv ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2008-12-06 Thread Kevin Rock
Good Evening, As I sit here the sky is fading from a very nice sunset. The day was clear and crisp with full sun until late in the afternoon. We are due for some more rain but this week has had a few days of sun; unusual for Oregon this time of year. On a short hike today I did find some

Re: [Elecraft] K3: New/ Old QSK

2008-12-06 Thread Paul Christensen
Go to CONFIG and select CW WEIGHT. Then press the 3 key on the numeric keypad to toggle it. It doesn't seem to make much of a difference for me. 73, Vic, K2VCO Using the most current K3 F/W, I compared the New versus Old QSK configuration using a dual-trace scope and an external keyer

Re: [Elecraft] K3: New/ Old QSK

2008-12-06 Thread Paul Christensen
Listening in the headphones, I detect little difference in weighting and T/R recovery time. I made that comparison while listening to the side-tone. When listening to my K3'd off air CW signal on another receiver, the weighting difference between New QSK and Old is certainly perceptible.

RE: [Elecraft] K3: New/ Old QSK

2008-12-06 Thread Barry Simpson
I agree that the weighting is too light with the New QSK enabled. Barry Simpson VK2BJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] OT: 160/80 M Rx loops

2008-12-06 Thread Ken Kopp
I've had enough off-reflector questions about my loop that an on-reflector reply is probably warranted. I've had mine in use for 25+ years and early-on had it mounted on a small TV rotator. The directional characteristics of a loop are such that there's little/no reason to rotate it -UNLESS-

[Elecraft] Elecraft Covers

2008-12-06 Thread Tony Morgan
If you are considering a cover for your Elecraft rig, please consider the covers that Rose Kopp makes. I ordered one for my K3 and Hex key and they are great products. Fit is perfect and communication and speed of delivery is outstanding. You won't be disappointed. Contact her at: [EMAIL

[Elecraft] Not a K3, for sure - Early dual diversity receiver

2008-12-06 Thread Ken Kopp
Stan, others ... The large cabinet in the lower-right corner of the photo is the Hallicrafters dual diversity receiver I wrote about. http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1939 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3 Procat Cool 5.5 Update Rev 75

2008-12-06 Thread Don Rasmussen
Hello all, I've been coding again and have added front panel AGC threshold control to the K3 Procat Cool 5.5 program in addition to DSP filter width. Cool Setup also allows you to choose a value (2 to 8) that the threshold will be set to upon execution as the starting point. Stop by and check

[Elecraft] KRX3: Poor Sensitivity on Aux Antenna Port

2008-12-06 Thread Scott Prather
This evening I finished installation of the KRX3 that I ordered back in April, and I ran into a problem with poor sensitivity on the Aux port I thought others might be interested in. After I completed installation of the KRX3 and went through the requisite VCO calibration, filter setup, etc., I