Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 with N1MM

2009-09-04 Thread Iain MacDonnell - N6ML
On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM, Jeff Kinzli N6GQj...@n6gq.com wrote: Hi there, I'm wondering if I could find someone that's currently using the KDVR3 with N1MM - I have a few questions I'd like to bounce off you, and it can be off-list, or on-list. Specifically, how seamless is the integration

Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 with N1MM

2009-09-04 Thread Stewart
I have looked into using the K3 DVK with N1MM. It works, but I find that for me using wav files with N1MM is better. The main reason is that I can manipulate the wav files in a program such as Audacity to get rid of unwanted pauses etc. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:01:26 -0700, Iain

Re: [Elecraft] Tips on setting transmit drive for PSK31

2009-09-04 Thread Gordan Hribar
Hello,   I am also just testing PSK on K3 with Microham keyer using Data A mode and get different results.. Fist think is if you proper adjust level from sound card that ALC meter show 4 bars and 5 flickering on 1500Hz means that every time when you change listen channel needs to re-adjust Mic

Re: [Elecraft] Tips on setting transmit drive for PSK31

2009-09-04 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I am also just testing PSK on K3 with Microham keyer using Data A mode and get different results.. Fist think is if you proper adjust level from sound card that ALC meter show 4 bars and 5 flickering on 1500Hz means that every time when you change listen channel needs to re-adjust Mic

[Elecraft] Region 1 SSB Field Day this weekend

2009-09-04 Thread dj7mgq
Hi, please remember that this weekend is the Region 1 SSB Field Day from Saturday 13.00 UTC to Sunday 12.59 UTC. We are looking forward to working you! vy 73 de toby __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] power out variation using FSK-D

2009-09-04 Thread Mark n2qt
I notice that there is a slight power output variation between the two FSK tones (as seen on an external meter, there isn't enough resolution on the K3's meter to see it). Is this a result of filter ripple or is something else at work here? (since not AFSK not EQ or sound card settings). Mark

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading!

2009-09-04 Thread Wes Stewart
Jim, I'm using a Quatech http://www.quatech.com/catalog/rs232_usb.php USB-Serial adapter to load firmware on my K3 and to connect to my logging program otherwise. I have no issues with it.  I spent several hours yesterday loading and reloading firmware trying to sort out the RF gain control

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading!

2009-09-04 Thread Lyle Johnson
I do have an issue with the Elecraft Utility though. After running and closing it, the serial port is not released. Interesting. In my operating position, I use a RigExpert Plus between the K3 and the computer. This device includes a USB - RS232 converter. After running Utility, I

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading!

2009-09-04 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I'll look into this. My intent us to Close the serial port in all exit paths. But Close calls driver-specific routines. Is this a general problem with all USB to Serial adapter users? Are your device drivers up to date? How do you generally close the K3 utility? I'll put a debug breakpoint

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading!

2009-09-04 Thread Doug Person
Dick, This is a common problem with applications accessing serial ports. It is very driver dependent. Doug -- K0DXV (Senior Programmer -IBM) Dick Dievendorff wrote: I'll look into this. My intent us to Close the serial port in all exit paths. But Close calls driver-specific routines. Is this

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading!

2009-09-04 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
It's always been possible to have a problem of this sort, even using the Elecraft supplied usb/serial adapter, and with the latest drivers, using any of my various PC's as a host. If I try to close the utility AFTER I have turned off the K3 power, I can count on some kind of funky business about

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading!

2009-09-04 Thread sfbonk
Not only the PC. When running higher power (not sure the limit), I get intermittent telnet drops on DSL when I'm on 80 and 160 (saw this reported by others on various reflectors). When I'm downloading SW, even though I'm in the shack, I don't key?any transmitters. Have a bunch of ferrites

[Elecraft] Tennessee QSO Party this Sunday

2009-09-04 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
Hello, I'd like to plug the Tennessee QSO Party which will be running from 1800z Sunday, September 6 until 0300z Monday, September 7, 2009. We anticipate all 95 counties to be active and plenty of mobile activity. At least one of the mobiles will try RTTY. Several others will also be on RTTY

Re: [Elecraft] Price increases on K3, K2 etc coming - Get those orders in! :-)

2009-09-04 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi, I've had several requests to update status on our price changes. The date will be in a week and a half - 9/15 or 9/16. (Lisa was out this week. We need to meet and confirm the change amounts, modify the web pages, order forms, accounting system etc.) Please don't email or call the factory

[Elecraft] External speaker operation-K3

2009-09-04 Thread Howard K2HK
What I have I changed? I can only hear my external speakers when sub is activated. Config settings: speakers=2; phone +speakers = yes. Plugged into rear spkr jack. With plug removed internal speakers work as expected. Howard..K2HK HK

[Elecraft] K1 -: internal tuner or external T1 tuner?

2009-09-04 Thread Brian Pepperdine
Hi all. With the K1, is it better or equal to have the internal tuner built and installed internally in the K1 or is there a performance factor (better?) to use the external T1 tuner? Thought I would ask and get something ordered before the price changes. tnx Brien VE3VAW

Re: [Elecraft] K1 -: internal tuner or external T1 tuner?

2009-09-04 Thread Rick Dettinger
Brian- The internal tuner is good and the external tuner is better and can be used with other QRP rigs. Also, if you want to change filter boards frequently, the internal tuner has to be removed to change the filter boards. This doubles the work. 73, Rick DettingerK7MW On Sep 4,

[Elecraft] F.S. KX1

2009-09-04 Thread Joe W2KJ
Howdy Gang: The K1 I had advertised for sale yesterday has been sold but the KX1 is still available. This basic KX1 has just recently been built so it is in like-new condition and covers 20M and 40M. Comes with the manual and will ship and insure to your QTH for $315 CONUS.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 -: internal tuner or external T1 tuner?

2009-09-04 Thread AD6XY
I was wondering this myself. The T1 would go well with the K1. The whole package is bigger - but not by a lot! The T1 appears to have 3 more Ls and 3 more Cs so can probably match a wider range of bits of wire. I think I would go for that unless there was a very good reason not to. With a more

[Elecraft] K3 LIN OUT Behavior

2009-09-04 Thread wb6rse1
Stereo cable connected to LIN OUT which is set to NOR. SUB RX off. Audio is only in the Main/Left channel. Turn SUB on and then audio is present on the right channel. Set LIN OUT to =PHONES and audio is present at LIN OUT on both channels and the right channel switches when the SUB RX is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 LIN OUT Behavior

2009-09-04 Thread Lyle Johnson
Stereo cable connected to LIN OUT which is set to NOR. SUB RX off. Audio is only in the Main/Left channel. Turn SUB on and then audio is present on the right channel. Correct. Set LIN OUT to =PHONES and audio is present at LIN OUT on both channels and the right channel switches

Re: [Elecraft] K1 -: internal tuner or external T1 tuner?

2009-09-04 Thread Sandy
I have an internal K1 tuner and a T1 tuner. The T1 has a much larger impedance range and will match stranger loads than the KAT1. The big advantage of the KAT1 is that it is an internal pcb that is always there and it also will remember settings for each band on the same antenna so you can

Re: [Elecraft] K3 LIN OUT Behavior

2009-09-04 Thread Steve Lawrence
On Sep 4, 2009, at 1:22 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: Not with the present UI. __ Thanks Lyle - I just found a work around: LIN OUT = NOR, SUB RX ON -AND- LOCKED to the MAIN = same audio and fixed level in both channels. Have to remember to unlock VFOs when operating digi modes split. TU -

[Elecraft] LP Pan Infrasonic Quartet for Sale

2009-09-04 Thread Robert Dorchuck
I have an LP Pan (for the K3) and a Infrasonic Quartet 192 kHz card for sale. Both are in as new condition. The LP Pan is serial 549 (purchased assembled). Price is $200.00 plus shipping (US only). Please contact me at off list. Thanks. Bob W6VY

[Elecraft] K3 FSK RTTY

2009-09-04 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, I have a K3 on it's way form Aptos that will arrive Tuesday, Sept 8th.would have here today except for a minor hiccup. But, not complainingjust a lesson in patience. I've been worrying over the assembly and operating manual the last few days. I like to contest using FSK

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK RTTY

2009-09-04 Thread Dick Dievendorff
There are a couple of choices. I chose to use a 15-pin Y connector and plug a microHAM cable on one side of the Y and a Top Ten Devices Band Decoder on the other. Another choice is a little breakout board with connectors for leads. And of course you can make up your own cable. All of these

[Elecraft] K3 VS 7600 Sherwood List

2009-09-04 Thread Steve Ellington
K3 still at top. 7600 rated #15 for dynamic range. Even an old TS-830 tops it! http://www.sherweng.com/table.html Steve N4LQ n...@carolina.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VS 7600 Sherwood List

2009-09-04 Thread Alan Bloom
Guess which radio has the best 100 kHz blocking dynamic range (146 dB), actually 6 dB better than the K3? ... Answer: The Drake TR-7, which was introduced over 30 years ago! Of course, with its wide roofing filter the close-in dynamic range is much worse and it doesn't have microprocessor

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK RTTY

2009-09-04 Thread Peter
Jim Harris schreef: Hi Folks, I have a K3 on it's way form Aptos that will arrive Tuesday, Sept 8th.would have here today except for a minor hiccup. But, not complainingjust a lesson in patience. I've been worrying over the assembly and operating manual the last few days. I like

Re: [Elecraft] Tips on setting transmit drive for PSK31

2009-09-04 Thread Nigel
Don, Can this approach be used with the K2 in digital modes and if so what are the suggested settings for the 'bars' when the ALC is turned on? 73,  Nigel ZL2DF Snip The K2 has operated this way all its life, but the K3 has a more sophisticated detection mechanism, so control can be more

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VS 7600 Sherwood List

2009-09-04 Thread Radio Amateur N5GE
On Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:21:48 -0700, Alan Bloom n...@cds1.net wrote: Guess which radio has the best 100 kHz blocking dynamic range (146 dB), actually 6 dB better than the K3? ... Answer: The Drake TR-7, which was introduced over 30 years ago! Of course, with its wide roofing filter the