[Elecraft] Sam added you as a friend on Reunion.com!

2009-01-22 Thread Sam Binkley
Hi, I looked for you on Reunion.com, but you weren't there. Please connect with me so we can keep in touch. -Sam Do You Know Sam? YES - Connect with Sam, and see who's searching for you

Re: [Elecraft] K-2 Part II test and alignment problem

2009-01-22 Thread David Woolley (E.L)
Larry Wright wrote: PLL Reference Osc Range Test yields 12.099 - 12.086 = 13 Khz range. But the VCO Test yields 5.535 Mhz instead of the expected 10 to 12 Mhz reading. That suggests a band switching problem, or problems with the VCO band range capacitors or varicaps. Could you

[Elecraft] Failed Low-Power Tx Gain Calibration

2009-01-22 Thread Kurt Wiksten
I am assembling my new K3 with S/N 2361 I am finished exept KPA3 100W Option. Now performing the Configuration and Calibration tests everything seems to be working just fine except when I come to Low-Power (5W) TX Gain Calibration! Switching through the bands, bypassing the ATU, with a connected

[Elecraft] K3 KRX3

2009-01-22 Thread Barry Simpson
I have just completed the installation of a KRX3 into my K3. I found the installation process difficult but after a minor hiccup with the synthesiser calibration - I had to reload the firmware - it is working fine and appears to perform exactly the same as the main receiver. However the bad

Re: [Elecraft] Electret Microphone

2009-01-22 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi Bob, On 21 Jan 2009 at 20:11, Robert C. Crawford wrote: It looks as though I can use an Icom SM-20 on the K3 by changing the wires around to match the pin outs of the K3 mic connector. Is this true? Has anyone done it? yesterday I finished a new cable to connect my Icom SM-8 microphone

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Julian, G4ILO
I recently purchased an SB Live 24 card to use for datamodes, so I could use the built-in Realtek sound for normal computer purposes. I can honestly say I have not noticed any difference either on TX or RX in ordinary sound card operation. I imagine there might be a benefit if I was using it with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KRX3

2009-01-22 Thread Stewart Baker
Hi Barry, Do make sure that BOTH connectors between the Front Panel and DSP boards are mated. If you have the connector with the single row of pins out of it's socket then the Front Panel mic socket will not work. So far, I have managed to achieve this TWICE ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Thu, 22 Jan

[Elecraft] [K3] For sale 2.7 khz filter

2009-01-22 Thread wa6riv
K3 For sale 2.7 khz filter Asking $60. Ted 209-601-5354 wa6...@aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] [K3] Filter Band shift FC *0.74 ?

2009-01-22 Thread wa6riv
I have all 8 pole filters in my K3. I've set all my filter configurations to 0 offset. I see the Filter Band Shift indicate FC *0.74. Should that be correct? Am I not understanding something? Can I change that setting? If so what do I gain? Help Ted

[Elecraft] [K3] REPEAT

2009-01-22 Thread Ed K1EP
When in the CW repeat mode, I don't seem to be able to access many of the rx controls. I see the REPEAT message on the lower line all the time, whether it is transmitting or receiving. For example, I can tune VFO B or the sub rx (I think), but I can not see the frequency display, so

[Elecraft] Problem mounting D25 (MV209) K2

2009-01-22 Thread Fred Keller
I am currently in second stage of assembly of the RF board. After soldering D23, D24, D25 and D26 I noticed that D25 is not flush with the board. It is sitting above the board by about 1/16th of an inch. I reheated the two solder joints and try push the diode flush to the board, but it seems as

Re: [Elecraft] W1 Watt Meter

2009-01-22 Thread Bill Johnson
Doug, Thank you. Please email me as I put in the ones that are too weak. The idea of the different colors is a nice touch, though, and while mine are dim, I can tell fairly well instantly if the remote tuner has finished its job. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods

Re: [Elecraft] K-2 Part II test and alignment problem

2009-01-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Larry, Have you run the CAL PLL routine from the menu yet? If not, you do not have valid data in the EEPROM and that prevents tuning. If you wish to check the DAC, monitor the voltage at U5 pin 7 while the menu is set to CAL FCTR - when you tap the BAND+ button, the voltage should go to

[Elecraft] WTB - K60XV

2009-01-22 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Grouop,   If you have a surplus K60XV (built or unbuilt) and would like to part with, please send me an email off the list.   73   Johnny Siu VR2XMC Yahoo!香港提供網上安全攻略,教你如何防範黑客! 請前往 http://hk.promo.yahoo.com/security/ 了解更多!___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Problem mounting D25 (MV209) K2

2009-01-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Fred, Do it the easy way and leave it the way it is. Pushing all components down tight against the board is not a good idea because it can break the leads or fracture the case. There is no harm in mounting parts such as transistors and varactors with the body 1/16 to 1/8 inch above the

Re: [Elecraft] Problem mounting D25 (MV209) K2

2009-01-22 Thread Fred Keller
Thanks Don, You have eased my mind. Fred, KC9QQ On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 8:18 AM, Fred Keller fredjkel...@gmail.com wrote: I am currently in second stage of assembly of the RF board. After soldering D23, D24, D25 and D26 I noticed that D25 is not flush with the board. It is sitting above

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Greg Storms
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: If you don't want the Windows sounds getting from your computer to the radio, consider one of the interfaces with a dedicated USB soundcard, radio control (CAT interface) and other features in one box. Or just connect up the K-3 directly and turn the

[Elecraft] Less PWR on 160m!

2009-01-22 Thread Kurt Wiksten
I am assembling my new K3 with S/N 2361 I am finished exept KPA3 100W Option. Now performing the Configuration and Calibration tests everything seems to be working just fine except when I come to Low-Power (5W) TX Gain Calibration! Switching through the bands, bypassing the ATU, with a connected

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I can honestly say I have not noticed any difference either on TX or RX in ordinary sound card operation. With the K3 the Line Out level is sufficient for nearly any sound card as long as care is taken to avoid obvious wiring errors that would introduce noise. However, with some rigs

Re: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy

2009-01-22 Thread Sverre Holm
It is interesting to see the responses to my statement on the difficulty of machines copying CW better than humans. Although this is a little off-topic here, I hope we can have a short discussion of it anyway. First, the success of negative SNR communications methods such as Olivia,JT65, and

[Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
What is this output? Is it a source or sync? It it a switched 5V logic level or is it a relay closure line that switches from open to short? - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
So I could use it to drive my practice oscillator, ea ? Is it active when the rig is in TX Test mode? - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - From: Mel Farrer [mailto:farrerfo...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 12:05 PM To: Darwin, Keith Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Kieth, From page 17 of the manual KEY OUT (RCA/Phono) is the amplifier T-R relay keying output, capable of keying up to +200VDC @ 5A. KEYOUT-LP at pin 10 of the ACC connector is similar, but the max voltage is lower and it is limited to 10 ma. 73, Don W3FPR Darwin, Keith wrote: What is this

Re: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy

2009-01-22 Thread wayne burdick
Dan Romanchik KB6NU wrote: But copying CW isn't like trying to understand natural language. If computers can now beat grandmasters at chess, computers should be able to copy any code that a good operator can decipher. I don't even think we need more powerful computers; we just need better

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread W6NEK
Hi Keith, From the K3 Owners Manual (Page 17): KEY OUT (RCA/Phono) is the (linear) amplifier T-R relay keying output, capable of keying up to +200VDC @ 5A. Manual Index KEY OUT: Pages 17, 19, 57 Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith To:

Re: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy

2009-01-22 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Sverre Holm-3 wrote: It is interesting to see the responses to my statement on the difficulty of machines copying CW better than humans. Although this is a little off-topic here, I hope we can have a short discussion of it anyway. First, the success of negative SNR communications

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Adam Koczarski
-Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 2:40 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31 I can honestly say I have not

Re: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy

2009-01-22 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: Dan Romanchik KB6NU kb...@w8pgw.org I don't even think we need more powerful computers; we just need better algorithms. Exactly! Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] New K3 owner's manual available; now discounted for existing K3 owners

2009-01-22 Thread wayne burdick
The K3 owner's manual has been significantly updated (revision D2), and is now available for download on our web site. (There is also a new errata sheet, rev D2-1.) This revision includes all new menu entries, fully rewritten sections on the sub receiver and DVR, an expanded index, and many

Re: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy

2009-01-22 Thread Adam Koczarski
-Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:18 AM To: Dan Romanchik KB6NU Cc: Elecraft Mailing List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy The actual implementation

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
There we go, now I get it! That is what I was assuming but there was enough doubt in my brain that I wasn't sure. Tnx 73! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - From: Dave Gilbert [mailto:d...@ab7e.com] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 12:47 PM To: Darwin, Keith

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Yes - and it is an output because it is the K3 that making a condition available (switch closure) to the outside world. An input is something coming from the outside world that would control the K3. The K3 'sends' either an open circuit or a conducting condition - it is a HEXFET driving this

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Lyle Johnson
I'm using a Thinkpad laptop with my K3. I have a Creative E-MU 0202 connect to an LP-PAN for use with the IF output on the K3. I've been using the built in SoundMAX sound card in the laptop to do the data modes via HRD and DM. So far so good. Would I really see any advantage in using another

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com I find the built-in soundcard function on my various computers to be perfectly adequate for soundcard-based digital modes with my K3 and other radios. A *very* good reason for using a second soundcard is that Windows will

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread gdaught6
Yes - and it is an output because it is the K3 that making a condition available (switch closure) to the outside world. An input is something coming from the outside world that would control the K3. The K3 'sends' either an open circuit or a conducting condition - it is a HEXFET driving

[Elecraft] Why? For Ducking. (RE: Silly question - what is KEY OUT?)

2009-01-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- I am puzzled about why you would want to connect your code practice oscillator to this output. If you want code practice, just put the K3 into TX TEST and you will hear sidetone from the K3 as you key it - no need for the external oscillator - but of course, if you

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
OK, so how closely will it follow the keying if I'm in QSK mode? Pretty close, I assume. OR here's another question. Can I hook my Heath oscillator to the same key that is hooked to the K3? Will the keying voltage from one be an issue for the other? - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 -

[Elecraft] tx eq for K3

2009-01-22 Thread John
Hi wonder what the average tx eq values for normal ssb? what i'm using is a modified D104 with buffer amp and my eq setting (50 HZs thru 800 HZs -16) (1200HZs +5) (2400HZs +0)(3200 HZs +0) audio reports have been good would like to know what you folks are doing with your settings...John

[Elecraft] Sound Cards

2009-01-22 Thread Jack Smith
While the subject is sound cards internal versus external, It's worth mentioning an oddity I experience with a Dell laptop's sound card. At least one other ham has an identical problem with his (different model) Dell laptop. Both Dell machines use a Sigmatel sound chip, integrated on the

Re: [Elecraft] Sound Cards

2009-01-22 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: Jack Smith jack.sm...@cliftonlaboratories.com The problem is that the synthesized sample rate is not close to the right speed. This shows up as a frequency error in the software. I believe the problem exists on XP and previous, on VISTA it's fixed. It's

[Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

2009-01-22 Thread Lee Buller
If I were to buy a RF signal generator off of Ebaywhat is a good one to buy?  I don't want a WWII surplus RF signal generator and do not want the 10,000 dollar one either.  I would like to have a transistor RF signal generator so that kind of leaves out the old Heaths and Eicos. Does this

Re: [Elecraft] tx eq for K3

2009-01-22 Thread Phil LaMarche
I would like to know if anyone is using the EV RE27 microphone and if so, what setting are you using? Please. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/ www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com http://www.w9dvm.com/ 800-395-7795 pin 02

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Dave Gilbert
One of the premium PCI sound cards highly recommended by N8LP (the M-Audio Audiophile 2496) for use with LP-PAN, albeit with a 90 KHz display limitation, is currently available for $85 at Amazon.com, and it might be found even cheaper elsewhere. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B6I5H5 73,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

2009-01-22 Thread Jack Smith
HP8640B is the generator of choice for (a) low phase noise and (b) more or less affordable (in the $1K and less category.) That being said, these generators are now well over 20 years old and are notorious for mechanical problems associated with switches and tuning gears. I would not purchase

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Kok Chen
On Jan 22, 2009, at 10:16 AM, Simon (HB9DRV) wrote: A good soundcard will not suffer from intermod - just like a good radio. Not just with intermod, but many mediocre sound cards also suffer from bad second harmonic distortion that could be more troublesome than IMD. I have measured poor

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread W6SX Hank Garretson
At 10:28 AM 22 01 2009, Darwin, Keith, NA1S wrote: OK, so how closely will it follow the keying if I'm in QSK mode? Pretty close, I assume. I think you and the other responders are missing a key point. As I understand it, in QSK mode, when you close the K3 Key In, the Key Out closes and

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread K2MK
Hi Keith: The Key Out relay is only energized during transmission. This is what you would want for an amplifier. So for example if you turn your VOX off and press your key or paddle, the Key Out relay will not energize. If you turn your VOX on it will energize but you will also be

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
OK, so for my needs (driving a code practice oscillator), I'd do better to take the key output that is available in the accessory connector PROVIDED my oscillator doesn't generate too much voltage at its inputs and doesn't source too much current when the inputs are shorted. Both of those are

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

2009-01-22 Thread Brian Alsop
The K-3 uses direct digital synthesis to get its frequencies, why not you? For those of you who want to do a little HBing . There is a direct digital synthesis RF generator kit from the below for under $30. Upper audio to 60MHz with at least 1 Hz resolution. Fits in a tiny minibox.

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Merv Schweigert
The Key Out relay is only energized during transmission. This is what you would want for an amplifier. So for example if you turn your VOX off and press your key or paddle, the Key Out relay will not energize. If you turn your VOX on it will energize but you will also be transmitting. If

[Elecraft] New K3 manual - a request

2009-01-22 Thread Ralph Parker
New K3 owner's manual available; now discounted for existing K3 owners... Tnx, Wayne, I've been waiting for this. I would like to request that when new software is released that contains additions or modifications to the CONFIG menu, that the complete CONFIG menu (not just the additions) be made

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

2009-01-22 Thread Joe Planisky
If you can get by with ham-band only frequency coverage, what about using the K3 + KXV3 + some attenuators as a signal generator? You could even forgo the KXV3 if you have attenuators that can handle 100mW. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Jan 22, 2009, at 11:02 AM, Lee Buller wrote: If I were to buy

[Elecraft] On The Appalachian Trail again

2009-01-22 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, I have been thinking about working my next 2k after making my 1,000th QSO from the Appalachian Trail back in December 2008. Not a bad run just casually going out to the Appalachian Trail and making a QSO every month since March 2000. I decided to start tomorrow, 23 Jan. 2009, to start

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 manual - a request

2009-01-22 Thread Ed Muns
I would like to request that when new software is released that contains additions or modifications to the CONFIG menu, that the complete CONFIG menu (not just the additions) be made available on the website for substitution in whatever manual version we have. That way, the important (and

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread w8zn
This isn't a bug, it's the way it was implemented. Originally, whenever in cw, hitting the key would cause the rig to transmit, either in VOX or PTT mode. A change was made so that the rig would not transmit unless it was in VOX or the PTT was engaged. In PTT mode, the rig still keys but

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread K2MK
Thanks Merv: I stand corrected. I just verified that the Key Out relay is energized when not transmitting. And therefore it is the same as the Key Out on the accessory connector. And when the VOX is off the Key Out will follow the dits and dahs. Learn something new every day. 73, Mike K2MK

[Elecraft] K3 DVR repeat

2009-01-22 Thread Bob W9RFS
I was wondering how to vary the time/pause between transmissions of a repeating DVR message? It repeats about every 5 or 6 seconds right now. Thanks, Bob W9RFS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-DVR-repeat-tp2200116p2200116.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DVR repeat

2009-01-22 Thread Bob W9RFS
I just read how to do in the new DVR manual, Thanks, Bob W9RFS Bob W9RFS wrote: I was wondering how to vary the time/pause between transmissions of a repeating DVR message? It repeats about every 5 or 6 seconds right now. Thanks, Bob W9RFS -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DVR repeat

2009-01-22 Thread Iain MacDonnell - N6ML
Bob W9RFS wrote: I was wondering how to vary the time/pause between transmissions of a repeating DVR message? It repeats about every 5 or 6 seconds right now. Thanks, MAIN:MSG RPT Or did you mean to randomise it? That'd be an RFE :) ~Iain

Re: [Elecraft] CW copy: Wayne's solution

2009-01-22 Thread Terry Schieler
Wayne Burdick wrote: Humans use lexicographical and semantic clues to fill in dropped CW characters, and computers can do the same. But this goes way beyond the simple signal processing used in, say, the K3's present CW decoder or the one used in HRD. (I studied natural language recognition

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 manual - a request

2009-01-22 Thread AD6XY
It is a pity there is not an HTML version. Then one would not need to keep printing out new ones - or looking up PDFs. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-manual---a-request-tp2199968p2200180.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 manual - a request

2009-01-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And what I do is to annotate the electronic form of the manual with the errata. Another nice thing about a Mac, the default pdf reader (Preview) allows this as standard. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I believe I found the missing link between animal and civilized man. It is us. -Konrad Lorenz,

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread ww2r2
Do not be mislead by the manual as I was last weekend during the VHF contest. The LP has nothing to do with low ***RF*** power. It is active when producing 100W or 0dBm in transverter mode. Currently there is no K3 keying output that is ONLY active when transverting. To achieve this I had to

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 manual - a request

2009-01-22 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
From: Ed Muns w...@msn.com Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:43:07 -0800 I would like to request that when new software is released that contains additions or modifications to the CONFIG menu, that the complete CONFIG menu (not just the additions) be made available on the website

Re: [Elecraft] CW copy: Wayne's solution

2009-01-22 Thread Andrew Faber
Wayne, This is great stuff, but Suggestion for Elecraft: make a K3 panadaptor and a KW automatic, SO2R amp higher priorities! 73, Andy, AE6Y - Original Message - From: Terry Schieler terry.schie...@wirelessusa.com To: 'wayne burdick' n...@elecraft.com; 'Dan Romanchik KB6NU'

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner's manual available; now discounted for existing K3 owners

2009-01-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Sorry to be thick, but does that ($19.95) include PP to the UK Wayne? -- Cats know exactly how we feel. They don't give a damn… but they know. On 22 Jan 2009, at 17:43, wayne burdick wrote: The K3 owner's manual has been significantly updated (revision D2), and is now available for

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 manual - a request

2009-01-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Doug, was that directed at me or Ed? I don't believe Adobe Reader can 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Ok, so what's the speed of Dark? On 22 Jan 2009, at 21:26, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: From: Ed Muns w...@msn.com Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:43:07 -0800 I would like to request that

Re: [Elecraft] tx eq for K3

2009-01-22 Thread olli
Hi, i discovered some days ago a significant delay in the TX SSB Monitor. I turned all TX EQ setting to 0 and hoped the delay will be smaller, but no effect for my ears. I actually have no K3, but I'm thinking to get one soon. The only point which is bothering me is the delay in the SSB TX

Re: [Elecraft] CW copy: Wayne's solution

2009-01-22 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
This would have been an interesting project back when K6XN and I were at Schlumberger's AI lab. 73, doug From: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:26:42 -0800 Wayne, This is great stuff, but Suggestion for Elecraft: make a K3 panadaptor and a KW

[Elecraft] on-board soundcard vs better

2009-01-22 Thread Benson
I have not run exhaustive tests, but I've not observed any performance improvememt when using the EMU0202 or one of the built-in-soundcard-USB-based-radio-interface widgets here. My computer has the ultra-generic onboard soundcard (AC97?) that I can't even stand to listen to music through. It

Re: [Elecraft] tx eq for K3

2009-01-22 Thread Lyle Johnson
i discovered some days ago a significant delay in the TX SSB Monitor. I turned all TX EQ setting to 0 and hoped the delay will be smaller, but no effect for my ears... Changing Tx EQ settings has no effect on delay. The Tx Monitor audio in the K3 is taken from the 15 kHz IF in the DSP, after

[Elecraft] spam?

2009-01-22 Thread DeniseWerner
Not sure if this is an old problem but I just received an e-mail through this reflector about adding me to Reuniondotcom. I don't bite on this type of messaging but just was curious if anyone else has gotten this. I don't believe the senders name was aware of this but just the same looked it up on

Re: [Elecraft] spam?

2009-01-22 Thread Bob Tellefsen
MessageI got it too and dumped it immediately. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: DeniseWerner To: Elecraft List Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 2:41 PM Subject: [Elecraft] spam? Not sure if this is an old problem but I just received an e-mail through this

Re: [Elecraft] spam?

2009-01-22 Thread Rich Ardolino
I got it too..marked it as junk and deleted it. Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 DeniseWerner wrote: Not sure if this is an old problem but I just received an e-mail through this reflector about adding me to Reuniondotcom. I don't bite on this type of messaging but just was curious if anyone else

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Adam Koczarski
-Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jay Bromley Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 12:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31 I just did a little poking around for

Re: [Elecraft] spam?

2009-01-22 Thread Ken Kopp
Yes, I received the same SPAM e-mail ... 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 ___ 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] spam

2009-01-22 Thread DeniseWerner
Thanks Guy's I usually read all these postings but with the volume missed the earlier alert. Don't want to add to the noise. Great info here. 73es Werner N8BB K1 KX1 K2 K3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] spam?

2009-01-22 Thread Sam Binkley
Apologies to the list.  I had joined that reunion dot com a couple of days ago; had no idea such as this would happen.  I un-joined immediately after I saw the email.   Sam N4SAM --- On Thu, 1/22/09, DeniseWerner wernerhaschk...@sprintpcs.com wrote: From: DeniseWerner

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

2009-01-22 Thread w2bvh
You might want to check out the siggen in this months QEX. It has I/Q output up to 200MHz. Output level is settable and controllable. And if you need low phase noise, it has provision for an external low phase noise clock. It's also small and light; can be controlled by a pc or external

[Elecraft] FS: K2/QRP #3375

2009-01-22 Thread Jeff Hetherington
Hi All. I've come to the decision to sell my trusty and reliable K2 to finance some new equipment for my shop shack. Elecraft K2 #3375, Fully functional, currently my main rig in the shack. KSB2 - SSB Board MD-2 - Elecraft/Heil High Performance Desk Mic KIO2 - RS232 Interface KAT2 - Automatic

Re: [Elecraft] spam?

2009-01-22 Thread Ken Kopp
Kudos to you for fessing up, Sam. (:-)) 73! K0PP ___ 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] CW copy: Wayne's solution---------------WHY???

2009-01-22 Thread JIM DAVIS
On Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:04:11 -0600 Terry Schieler terry.schie...@wirelessusa.com wrote: Wayne Burdick wrote: Humans use lexicographical and semantic clues to fill in dropped CW characters, and computers can do the same. But this goes way beyond the simple signal processing used in,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

2009-01-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
There is one on eBay right now, with 14hr to go at $227 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HP-8640B-SIGNAL-GENERATOR_W0QQitemZ280304509503QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Signal_Sources?hash=item280304509503_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is,

[Elecraft] K3 and KRX3 Backorders for 2008- contact Elecraft

2009-01-22 Thread Lisa Jones - Elecraft Sales
We have tried contacting all customers with K3 or KRX3 back orders that were placed prior to Jan. 1, 2009 to confirm your orders. A few customers have not yet replied. We may have an incorrect email address or any number of cyber space issues. Please contact us immediately if you have placed

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Also, since HRD is using PTT via the LP-Bridge so I don't see the radio try to transmit when/if the computer makes sound via the internal soundcard. That's fine if no other program (or Windows) decides to send something to the sound card while you are transmitting. It also works if you

[Elecraft] [K3][KRC2]

2009-01-22 Thread Van W1WCG
- Original Message - From: Frank Van Cleef To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 5:02 PM Subject: [K3][KRC2] Greetings all; I've been trying to get my KRC2 to function properly with the K3, but it's an uphill battle. It does not appear to be willing to talk

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Guy Olinger, K2AV
K3 #1239 with FW 2.78 also keys the amp with VOX off. That is not a bad thing for me. Being able to key that line without putting RF on the coax is useful. 73, Guy. - Original Message - From: Merv Schweigert k...@flex.com To: K2MK k...@comcast.net Cc: keith.dar...@goodrich.com;

[Elecraft] KDVR3 backorders

2009-01-22 Thread Lisa Jones - Elecraft Sales
We have currently tried contacting all customers with KDVR3 backorders for 2008. If you ordered a KDVR3 PRIOR to Jan. 1, 2009 and have not received an email or phone call from Elecraft, please contact us a soon as possible. You may email account...@elecraft.com mailto:account...@elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] K2 high current on 15 meters

2009-01-22 Thread Brett Gazdzinski
Don, Thanks for the tips. I did check the parts, they were/are correct. I am ashamed to admit (as a former quality control inspector of circuit boards) that I missed an unsoldered relay pin, on the 40 meter low pass filter relay I think it was, one pin on the end was not soldered. 15 meters

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread Merv Schweigert
Guy, thanks for the confirmation on that operation, wonder what you or others use the key line for with no RF? Its a pain for me as if I hit the paddle to hear speed or play cw, the relay in the amp clicks away, dont need it keying that more than needed to wear it out. Its a vacuum relay.

[Elecraft] K3 AFSK problems fixed yet?

2009-01-22 Thread k3mm
CQ WPX RTTY is getting close... have the AFSK problems been fixed yet or are we close to solutions?Ty K3MM ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] New K3

2009-01-22 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
There is some interaction between the mic gain and vox settings. You should be sure you have the mic gain properly set (not too low). Then with the vox gain brought up on the menu, slowly advance the gain until the vox reliably triggers. Of course, be sure you have enabled the bias. If you

[Elecraft] K3 KRX3

2009-01-22 Thread Barry Simpson
Thank you to all who replied to my problem regarding the non-operation of the front panel microphone after I installed the KRX3. The diagnosis was correct in that the pins were not mated on one of the connectors. A quick disassembly of the front panel and the DSP board got it fixed and now

[Elecraft] sub receiver

2009-01-22 Thread n8ws
I have lost my sub reciever and can not find the menu that I changed to make that happen. can anyone tell me what I did wronG and help me get my sub receiver back. what I see now in the B vfo is the time, date, 3 zero's, 13.4v, etc etc. Thanks in advance I know I am going to feel stupid after I

[Elecraft] [K3] NR Group delay?

2009-01-22 Thread Jim Miller
What's the typical delay through the NR filter when set to (my usual) N1-2? tnx 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AFSK problems fixed yet?

2009-01-22 Thread Lyle Johnson
CQ WPX RTTY is getting close... have the AFSK problems been fixed yet or are we close to solutions? The AFSK Tx tone item is #3 on my task list. 73, Lyle KK7P (just back from VK6) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

2009-01-22 Thread Adam Koczarski
-Original Message- From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:li...@subich.com] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 4:27 PM To: 'Adam Koczarski'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31 That's fine if no other program (or Windows) decides to send something to

Re: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy

2009-01-22 Thread Brett Howard
Me thinks you've hit upon one of the man's loves! :) On Thu, 2009-01-22 at 09:18 -0800, wayne burdick wrote: Dan Romanchik KB6NU wrote: But copying CW isn't like trying to understand natural language. If computers can now beat grandmasters at chess, computers should be able to copy any

Re: [Elecraft] [K3][KRC2]

2009-01-22 Thread Ed Muns
I've been trying to get my KRC2 to function properly with the K3, but it's an uphill battle. It does not appear to be willing to talk to the PC, and does not update band selection when connected to the K3. Is there anyone who is successfully using this setup that could spare a few moments

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] NR Group delay?

2009-01-22 Thread Bob Cunnings
Take a look at this: http://tinyurl.com/b2hvrw Bob NW8L On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 6:56 PM, Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com wrote: What's the typical delay through the NR filter when set to (my usual) N1-2? tnx jim ab3cv ___ Elecraft mailing list

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