Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Disgruntled Europeans

Yes - we are lucky in speaking a similar language to the US. I have imported directly from Japan, but it is more difficult to pay. Currently the exchange rate is very poor, back in 2008 when I ordered my K3 there were over $2 to the pound. At Dayton that year there were a lot of Brits buying

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Disgruntled Europeans

Yes, quite agree Their have been a lot of guys in the uk who would like a uk agent to take on a bulk delivery / order monthy, this would lessen the hassle with rip off parcelforce, etc. The problems I've had with these guys beggers belief. I have sent a lengthy email to Elecraft about this,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Disgruntled Europeans

Delighted if a way of reducing shipping costs to the UK could be found but I for one would not want an exclusive agent arrangement in the UK that would prevent us dealing direct with Elecraft. I have been very happy being able to order direct and access the support services there and would like

[Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned

Yesterday I paid a visit to a firnd, Giancarlo I3GKK, who was very worried about an accident happened 3 days ago. Suddenly, during a brief tx period (10 seconds) at 100 W into a Windom antenna, he saw smoke coming out from the top panel of his K3. Since then no power out on all bands (measured

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned

Good Morning Guilio: This is not an uncommon failure. About six(6) months ago the fix was to remove L10 and jumper the holes where L10 was installed with a suitable piece of wire. I did that on mine and have had no problems with it since. Be sure to email k3supp...@elecraft.com. There may be

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Thinking return to K3.

Just playing Devil's Advocate here, but don't forget about Yaesu's new FT-5000 as well. That's something in my opinion worth investigating once it hits dealer shelves. Vy 73 de James K2QI __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese

Somebody is double counting (or triple counting) what is shown on the PDF. Probably confusing since the description is in japanese. They are showing, I presume, a model as a kit, and then as a pre-built unit, etc. It looks like the basic 10 watt kit is around 300,000 yen, which is something

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Thinking return to K3.

Price range of Yaesu 5000 is very high for me. It will be around the same as Icom 7700. Rubén Navarro Huedo Enviado móvil / portable. El 06/01/2010, a las 13:30, James Sarte k2qi@gmail.com escribió: Just playing Devil's Advocate here, but don't forget about Yaesu's new FT-5000 as well.

Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese

know this topic is closed but I would like to point out, I buy stuff from japan all the time for martial arts (kendo) It is cheaper for me in the USA to buy stuff from japan than it is for a Japanese person in japan (significantly so, sometimes as much as 50% cheaper) because I dont have to pay

[Elecraft] [K3] Another KY command bug?

When sending CW using the KY command, there are sometimes problems to interrupt the transmission correct. Sending KY @; will cancel the transmission, but sometimes the sidetone will not stop. The sidetone remains steady on, but the trcvr does switch to RX. This is better reproducible at lower

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned

I've not seen such an issue with two different KAT3s and significantly worse mismatches. What is the cause of the problem? 73, Julius This is not an uncommon failure. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned

I'm not sure. When I spoke to Gary, he said there had been quite a few instances of failure of this and/or the capacitor in this IF frequency trap. 73, Ken K3IU ~~~ On 1/6/2010 8:37 AM, Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: I've not seen such an issue with

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Thinking return to K3.

While the 7600 has some nice features and will appeal to a lot of people if I were on the fence I wouldn't be after reading the QST review. Just comparing the CW waveform, Transmitted hash and especially the graphs for IMD, BDR, etc. would put me solidly in the K3 camp. The second receiver

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Thinking return to K3.

Wayne wrote: The K3 also has: - a 2nd receiver option with identical performance to the main, which allows you to listen to two bands at once, or do diversity receive (the 7600 has dual-watch, but this cannot provide diversity receive because both receivers always share one antenna) dual

[Elecraft] W2 Interface Software Version 1.1.1.1

An updated version of the W2 Interface software is available for download. Version 1.1.1.1 Windows: http://sight.net/W2/W2_WIN.zip Mac: http://sight.net/W2/W2_OSX.zip - Added Always on top option. When selected in SETUP, this option allows the W2 Interface to run as a global floating window.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 for sale

Gilbert Cross wrote: Gilbert Cross wrote: K2 s/n 3346 Has the following options: KIO2 KAT2 KSB2 K160RX KNB2 KAF2 MH2 CW tuning indicator T/R relay driver switching is with the same mosfet used in the K3

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Smart Charger

Cookie, Is this a switcher or serious iron type PS? Looks like all the Jetstreams may be switchers, but could be wrong. I like my PS heavy, not me radio ;o) 73, Julius WILLIS COOKE-2 wrote: You might take a look at the Jetstream JTPS35BCMA.  It includes volt and ammeters, connections for

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Interface Software Version 1.1.1.1

David, Thank you!!! I like the way it is working. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Fleming Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:58 AM To: Elecraft reflector Subject: [Elecraft] W2

[Elecraft] K3 No transmit on 60 meters

Hi Got a new K3 factory assembled. The radio do receive on 60 meter - but it does not Transmit How do i fix this ? vy 73 de OZ1AXG Flam __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Wanted Hand Mike

I would like to trade a new in box Custom Project Enclosure (EC-2) for a hand mike for a K3. Please tell me what you havethanks and 73, Ci Ci Jones, WU7R SKCC #22T __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned [likely cause, and what to do]

Giulio, The load impedance was probably extremely low, and at full power on this particular band, the power-handling capacity of the 8.2-MHz IF trap was exceeded. It's possible that the trap was mistuned (too close to 40 or 30 m). Note that L10's winding is adjusted at the factory and

Re: [Elecraft] Beginning The Build of K3 Serial Number #3799

Where's your antistatic mat and wristband? Don't start without it... I hope you find the build as much fun as I did! 73, Mike NF4L Phil Hystad wrote: Well, I have spread out the basic components of the K3 kit, serial #3799 on my card table in my den/shack/office/man-cave. I am posting a

[Elecraft] [K1] Mods...

John/VK7JB wrote: About the ACG response time mod : changing C31 to a lower value cap (from 2.2uF to 1uF or lower) is mentioned most often... I've used my K1 (SN 175) for going on ten years, starting with the stock C31 value of 2.2 uF. Later, I changed to 1 uF. That caused a tremendous

[Elecraft] WMR COMspkr @ HRO

HRO now indicates out of stock for the COMspkr. Jim/N1NK __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Thinking return to K3.

Another Elecraft feature to add to Wayne's list: - a reply to your question from the rig's designer. On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 8:36 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: (Disclaimer: I'm biased, by definition :) __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3: SUB button used as a Macro switch?

Dear Wayne, A while back, you asked for ideas people might have for firmware. Here is one. I have no sub-receiver, and am not likely to install one. I see that SUB button sitting at the bottom of the front panel unused. Maybe there could be an option CONFIG: SubButton with two choices, NOR

[Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

Hello group, Just finished installing the K3 output buffer modification this afternoon. I used the SMD resistor, and not the leaded part. Anyway, the most difficult aspect was soldering the replacement back on and ensuring it didn't move. I think I was successful. I may have chipped a tiny

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Interface Software Version 1.1.1.1

Thanks David! Nice to have the Always on top. 73 Bill nz0t David Fleming-2 wrote: An updated version of the W2 Interface software is available for download. Version 1.1.1.1 Windows: http://sight.net/W2/W2_WIN.zip Mac: http://sight.net/W2/W2_OSX.zip - Added Always on top option.

[Elecraft] K3 filter gain

A filter question for the group if I may. I have the following filters in my K3: 2.8/8 pole - 1.8/8 pole - .400/8 pole. My question is how much gain did you add in the K3 utility for your filters and how did you determine the necessary gain?

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Strange SWR reading

Gents, Problem solved, or at least worked around. I had the TUNE PWR set to 4 Watts. But my K3 SWR reading is inaccurate below 5 Watts. I set TUNE PWR to 7 Watts and now the problem is solved. With the DL1 connected to Ant 1, and KAT3 on BYPASS, pressing TUNE now gives 1.0 on all bands.

[Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

I'm a return veteran contester with lots of wins using the old pencil log with a dupe sheet. I've tried various new programs attempting to gain a level of comfort so I might consider a serious entry into some contesting again. You should appreciate that I'd hate to feel the pain of getting

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

If you have a second receiver, you could connect it to the K3 IF output. Tune the second receiver to 8.215 MHz and you should hear whatever the K3 is hearing at a similar signal level. (About an S-unit lower with the K3 preamp off, one S-unit higher with preamp on.) Alan N1AL On Wed,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

Hi Alan, Unfortunately, I do not have a second receiver. Is there a way I can test output voltages with my meter - anything at all to just confirm that the resistor is indeed working? Anyway, the rig passed the smoke test upon turning on so that's a good start right there. James K2QI On Wed,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter gain

Thanks for all who responded! I got my answer from an older post by N6KR. 73 - Original Message - From: Keith tu...@zoominternet.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 2:52 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 filter gain A filter question for the group if I may. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

Unfortunately you won't be able to measure an RF signal at the IF output connector with a meter or oscilloscope unless you have a REALLY strong signal at the K3 antenna input. As a general sanity check, you could do a DC voltage measurement on the JFET just to make sure it is still drawing

Re: [Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

I beg to differ with whatever input you've received John. A modern, powerful windows pc is a great investment for ~$1K. It's not going to crash during a contest, running any of the top Windows contest loggers and will give you loads of enjoyment the other 95% of the time. 73, Barry N1EU

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

Hmm... just out of curiosity, couldn't I measure the IF output using the XG2 signal generator set to 50uV? How strong does the signal have to be? I'll go ahead and check the junction voltage at R9 as you suggested. Mni tnx! James K2QI -Original Message- From: Alan Bloom

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter gain

My K3 S/N 00018 filter settings are those shown in the K3 Utility Help screen shots for the Crystal Filter configuration. There's a table in the K3 Utility page help text that describes the recommended ranges of gain settings. This table is derived from the owner's manual recommendation. At one

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Thinking return to K3.

The 7800 is terrible for diversity, there are two issues that make it nearly unusable for diversity 1/ the Main and Sub RX cannot track (tune together ) 2/ there is constant but small frequency offset between the main and sub RX, this is present all the time, even with an external 10MHz

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Thinking return to K3.

K2QI wrote: Just playing Devil's Advocate here, but don't forget about Yaesu's new FT-5000 as well. That's something in my opinion worth investigating once it hits dealer shelves. I believe those who buy the FT-5000 because of its Sub RX will be disappointed...as I was with Orion's.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Strange SWR reading

Tnx Dick, Then I guess it is the K3 MCU firmware code that is ramping up the power because I see it doing it on the K3 front panel display as the Calibrate routine is running. It approaches 5 Watts from below, takes a fraction of a second to get there. Until it gets there, the SWR reading on

[Elecraft] (K3) Noise on PSK31 TX

Setting up my K3 for PSK 31 I noticed that there is a 12 Hz amplitude modulation with no connections made to the radio's audio inputs. Having never used PSK-31 I don't know enough to even be dangerous butIs this normal? Any advice is appreciated Thanks John

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Thinking return to K3.

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Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Noise on PSK31 TX

Nevermind JK n...@speakeasy.net wrote: Setting up my K3 for PSK 31 I noticed that there is a 12 Hz amplitude modulation with no connections made to the radio's audio inputs. Having never used PSK-31 I don't know enough to even be dangerous butIs this normal? Any advice is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

James, What do you propose to measure a 50 uV signal with? If you have equipment that will measure levels that low, then well and good, but if you are expecting to see it on an oscilloscope or RF Probe, you may as well forget it. Recall that 50 uV is an S-9 level, and is -73 dBm which is a

Re: [Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

At 01:08 PM 06/01/10, John, W1QS wrote: I'd use a basic mission critical PC with a 386/486 processor, DOS and CT to run the logging process without connection to the Internet during the contest. CT runs with the K3. The more recent contesting software might be ok but Windows is buggy and may

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

Hi Don, I don't have anything that sensitive, so that's out. Perhaps I can borrow a spectrum analyzer from someone near me... or just wait for the P3 to come out. That's the only reason I performed the mod in the first place. BTW, thanks for the QST article info... will give that a read

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Thinking return to K3.

Unfortunately the price of the new FTDX-5000 in any of his versions will be far to reach by many of us but its a very promising radio,finally by first time Yaesu started using real roofing filters with 6 poles instead of the non efficient MCF,that surely will be a good radio to consider when

Re: [Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

John, I have to agree with Barry, but I will lower that $1k price by a lot. I have found that Windows 2000 and Windows XP are quite stable. No glitches and certainly no Blue Screen of Death on any computer worth it salt. Yes, Win95, Win 98, and Windows ME did have unstable quirks. Right

[Elecraft] K2 80m Scratch RX audio

Hey guys, I'm having a problem with my K2 and scratchy RX on receive audio. The problem exists with or without headphones and at any volume. I tried turning off AGC and it still was there and its on all strengths of signals (I have limited access to anything stronger than S3 or so due to

[Elecraft] K2 RX Soundbite

Here's the recording of received audio on my K2, note the tone of the signal. Happens only on 80m. TJ W0EA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K2 Soundbite

might want to include the link: http://www.imagecabin.com/?view=26282404903dba394a8304548 TJ W0EA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 80m Scratch RX audio

TJ, Since it is only present on 80 meters, I suspect it is not really coming from the K2 (But I could be proven wrong). Try listening when the K2 is connected to a dummy load. If the scratchiness is still present, blame it on the K2 (and we can help track it down). But if it is only present

[Elecraft] Roofing filter for sale

I just replaced my one year old INRAD roofing filter of 8 poles for 2.1 Khz bandwith for another from same company,same poles but for 1.8Khz,so now the 2.1 filter is available for sale,original cost is $129 at Elecraft,I will ship this one to anywhere CONUS for $70   AD4C   For a refined ham

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Soundbite

Tom Campie wrote: might want to include the link: http://www.imagecabin.com/?view=26282404903dba394a8304548 I hear two things: a roughness in the signal and a buzzing when it exceeds a certain loudness. The roughness might be caused by the NB, if it's on and if there's a pulse noise that

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Thinking return to K3.

...the FT-5000 will make a much better boat anchor than the K3... Dick  K8ZTT That's a really good point, Dick. I heard once-- don't know how true this is-- that while steel is plentiful in Japan aluminum is not and is too expensive to use in a radio chassis. Hence, most Japanese radios are

[Elecraft] New K3 owner - and why

I built a K1 several years ago and like you would expect me to say I was impressed with everything about the rig, building it, the documentation, support, etc. For the past 13 years the 1000MP has been my main home station rig. Last year in Dayton I stopped by the Elecraft booth just to turn

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned [likely cause, and what to do]

I certainly hope that this modified algorithm will not prevent me from using my inverted vee (fed with ladder line) on some bands. My trap hasn't fried (a year and a half), and I'd rather replace it repeatedly--or bypass it--than be forced off some bands. I'm surprised that it's at the output

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner - and why

Rick, You have already contributed something positive to the reflector. Enjoy you new K3 and let us know your experience with it. 73, Don W3FPR Rick Stealey wrote: I built a K1 several years ago and like you would expect me to say I was impressed with everything about the rig, building it,

[Elecraft] Noise Blankers

I'm overdue for a new radio (at least, that's what I am telling my XYL). In considering the purchase, unfortunately one of the major considerations I must take into account is the noise blanker function. I have recently moved to an area with A LOT of power line noise. I have high voltage lines

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Blankers

Hi Tom, You'll get a lot of opinions on noise blankers, I suspect :) Here's my 2 cents: The K3's combination of two noise blankers -- one at the 1st IF and one at the DSP -- can work wonders on all sorts of noise. But it's especially good with power-line noise (loads of that at my QTH).

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Blankers

The K3 blankers have a considerable range of adjustability of both the blanking threshold with seven steps, and the blanking pulse width with three steps, with independent settings for hardware blanking and dsp blanking. Hopefully, you can find a setting that will work without excess

Re: [Elecraft] K3 IF output

Hi Dave, I'll see what I can do to borrow another receiver. Otherwise, your Softrock suggestion seems perfect. As for the chipped resistor; I seem to have taken a very small bit off the surface at one corner. It's the black material with the value etched on top of it. I guess the edge

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Blankers

Hi Tom, Well, I have a K3 noise blanker story for you. About two months ago, I suddenly had an S9+20 line noise problem around here. I knew it was some type of failed Edison equipment, or maybe something at a residence. It was loud enough to hear with a stubby for ANT1, and on 80m through 30m

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware update question - k3fw3r68

Hi, I started the K3 utility and port 3 is connected at 38400 bps. I just downloaded the most recent beta firmware, unzipped k3fw3r68.rar, deleted the current filed from the beta folder, copied the new files to the beta folder and assured it was the same folder the utility was pointing at.

[Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

Gang, I am in that part of the K3 calibration and configuration steps called Reference Oscillator in the Owner's Manual (page 50). And, I am confused. There is an errata sheet that says that the K3 Utility has an added TXCO calibration data entry screen but I do not find it on my running

Re: [Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

Hi John, Welcome back to contesting :) I have run a fair amount of 24-44 hour tests in the past few years running a 5 year old XP box, N1MM and a pair of K3's in SO2R without incident. The XP box that I use is not used very much and my daily workstation is a Mac. Actually the PC is tiny Dell

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

The Mac version of the K3 Utility doesn't yet have the means to enter the TCXO data. The Windows version of the K3 Utility does. The K3 MCU doesn't yet USE this data for anything, so it's not urgent that you enter it. W4SMT, the author of the Mac version of the K3 Utility, plans to add this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

Thanks. I actually would be using my Mac but since I was not sure if the Mac was as up to date with the K3 utility I decided to use my Windows laptop after I dusted it off and booted it up. I am going to use WWV tomorrow when I can get a good 15 MHz WWV signal. No luck on trying that

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

Phil, Your assumptions are correct - all of that is true. Use Method 2. The typical 1ppm TCXO provides the speced temperature stability of .5ppm, so the specification is met even though the temperature compensation is not available. Wayne is working on an algorithm that will provide .25 ppm

[Elecraft] K3 2.1 Roofing Filter

I'm interested in the 2.1 Inrad roofing filter. Please let me know if it's still available and how I may pay for it. 73, Ron, KØTC Please reply to: roncarlo...@msn.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Macro Question

I am probably missing something somewhere, but how does somebody with a bad memory know where the various macros he developed were assigned? I understand that under the CONFIG/MACRO setting is where you can assign the macro, but the key number or name is not displayed there - only FUNCTION

Re: [Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

One thing I would recommend is to run your log/db on a USB flash based device, this way if your PC decides to act up or even worse the drive dies then your log will be safe. Errr, not if the flash drive dies, unless you meant to use the flash as a backup. With no moving parts, flash

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

On the Calibration page of the version you have, there should be a button labeled Enter TCXO Data... That's the one... Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad [mailto:k7...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:02 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

Dick, Thanks. I see why I went astray. The owner's manual lead me astray. Method 3 is documented as Run K3 Utility and click on the Configuration tab. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your calibration data. And, that is what I did. But, the owner's manual should have said to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

I split the K3 Utility Configuration tab into two tabs after the owner's manual was written. There were too many concepts on one tab page. The K3 Utility does have a Help file and it's indexed. The main Help page has an overview of what's available, and it mentions Enter temperature calibration

Re: [Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:08 PM, Gary Hinson wrote: One thing I would recommend is to run your log/db on a USB flash based device, this way if your PC decides to act up or even worse the drive dies then your log will be safe. Errr, not if the flash drive dies, unless you meant to use the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware update question - k3fw3r68

On 6 Jan 2010 at 21:24, Gary Smith wrote: Out of curiosity I looked at some of the other tabs on the K3 utility like configuration calibration. All the buttons there were greyed out. I went back to the Ports tab deselected port 3 as mentioned below told it to select port 6 and then it

[Elecraft] Three Recordings

Delete this message now if you are sick and tired of hearing about noisy receivers. I have made three recordings of three different receivers tuned to 40 meter band noise, all with CW bandwidth of (nominally) 500 Hz centered near 550 Hz sidetone, all with the RF gain full up. One of the three

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Blankers

Tom, I'm a new K3 owner, coming from an ICOM PRO II, and still learning how to use the K3. I live with a pretty constant S9 or better noise level. I think most of it is power line. Whatever it is, the NB on the K3 knocks the cover off the ICOM. 73, Mike NF4L Tom Bickley wrote: I'm overdue

[Elecraft] Noise Blankers

To be honest I have not found any noise the NB would not get rid of. Having said that, I have a 6 cylinder diesel that does give my TS-480SAT some measure of grief. Just for my own knowledge I hooked the K3 to the same power lead fitted with Anderson plugs as with all my power leads, and, the

Re: [Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

No actually I meant use the flash for the actual live log. Flash based drives are far more reliable then traditional platters. True, probably. Flash has a life expectancy for ~10K read/writes far less then what would be used in a 24hr contest :) Is that so? I have had many platter

Re: [Elecraft] Three Recordings

The spectra can be seen at http://homepage.mac.com/chen/temp/audio1.png http://homepage.mac.com/chen/temp/audio2.png http://homepage.mac.com/chen/temp/audio2.png (Estimated using cocoaModem's spectrum display with 1.5 second exponential averaging of each FFT bin. Please ignore the red

Re: [Elecraft] Three Recordings

On Jan 6, 2010, at 9:08 PM, Kok Chen wrote: The spectra can be seen at http://homepage.mac.com/chen/temp/audio1.png http://homepage.mac.com/chen/temp/audio2.png http://homepage.mac.com/chen/temp/audio2.png Oops, the last one should be http://homepage.mac.com/chen/temp/audio3.png

[Elecraft] Oh, well.

Well, the test was going swimmingly until we had a spoiler. The whole point of this *listening* exercise was to see if you could identify the K3 using *only* your ears. So I declare the test invalid effective immediately. I will see if I can upload a new set of recordings later on. Hector, you

[Elecraft] K3 1.8 KHz Roofing Filter available

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Re: [Elecraft] Oh, well.

I apologize if the experiment was actually to discover if the people who had complained about listening fatigue could actually identify the K3. I had hoped that being able to compare the profile of the filters could lead Elecraft to create a bandpass design that sounds the least fatiguing.