Seasons Greetings,
Is there any further word on a possible release date/month for the 'new'
tuner?
Just curious as I could sure use one to make portable set-up a little easier
for me.
Regards
Gary
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K3 #679, P3 #546
For everything
Hello Gary,
I also like to know the time table. Otherwise, I will go for SPE Expert 1k-fa.
cheers,
Johnny VR2XMC
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Seasons Greetings,
Is there any
I'll certainly second this suggestion, especially in concideration that the
160m test is coming, and the lack of
hearing by many is extremely one sided, compared to the amount of signal from
some of the stations.
Some of the stations would benefit immensely from this addition. However, I
la3rk wrote:
Check the following pages www.pa0sim.nl. As far as I can tell this
gentleman has done exactly what you suggest, ie he used two K2 receivers
phaselocked and each fed with separate antennas. Output to separate AF
channels and software to null noise by phase and amplitude
G'day,
Many thanks to all who replied to my query.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
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Ron,
Great idea! I agree that the AF-1 would do the trick, but was hoping that
something integrated into the existing K2 firmware/hardware could be
implemented. If that doesn't pan out, I'll opt for the AF-1.
Jeff
--- On Sun, 11/28/10, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote:
From: Ron D'Eau
I have been invited to operate at V48M with my K3 where an Alpha 91 will be
the amp. Can I key the Alpha 91 directly from the K3's PTT line, or will
I need a keying interface to protect the K3?
73, George.
George Wagner, K5KG
Sarasota, FL
941-400-1960 cell
No interface necessary.
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 keying an Alpha 91
I have been invited
When you consider that the K2's buttons have two and sometimes three different
functions already (there's a clock in there? Really?) I would prefer to have
an outboard audio filter like the AF-1. Plus you need a knob or two and I
don't think it would be very easy to retrofit extra knob
My thinking was to ustilize the existing KDSP2 menu structure to adjust the
filter. Something like add a CW filter selection of APF to the existing
selections, and then menus to select center freq, Q and gain.
One thing I have done to emulate this is to set the existing CW filters to
various
I loaded 4.22 for the CQWW CW this weekend and had a great time playing with
it. 2 of my beverages are not working so I originally thought I would just
need APF where my missing beverages were out, but I ended up trying it in
many 80 and 160 situations and found it extremely useful. At first, I
Seems to me I could do that by browsing the list of new emails in my email app
and delete the ones I don't want to read. Am I missing something here?
I don't mind the number of emails, but do not like having to browse for the ones
I'm not interested in. The filters perform that task for me, so
Three hours into cqww the output power on my K3 started fluctuating wildly
and then went to zero. It happened last week too but recovered but this time
it looked final; after significant preparations for the contest and in the
middle of a freezing night I wasn't a happy person.
I'd sort of
I use Microham CW keyer with N1MM. Twice during CQWW, the keyer started
sending fast low-weight CW and could not be easily stopped. Restarting N1MM
did not help; keying was still erratic. Strangely, keying from within the
microham software was fine. Restarting the microham software cured the
RF gain moves S-meter in my K3 to S5 max. After RF calibration it is S9+60,
but after power up it is S5 again. Seems something not stored. Looks like
the calibration numbers are not stored permanently?
Ignacy
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I have to disagree. I have serious QRM at my location and when I use settings
2-5 with Med 2 IF on my NR, it cleans up ALL of the electrical noise in my
area. I ALWAYS drop at least 3 S-Units of noise each time I turn mine on.
However, if there can be even more improvement than I'm all for
NB works well... It's the NR that could use improvement.
Tnx,
Jim K2QI
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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:26:29
To: w4...@carolina.rr.com; Elecraft
John Lemay wrote:
TMP connectors can easily be made up with nothing more than a soldering
iron (for the centre pin) and pliers (for the outer). It's a one-way
trip - they're not designed to be undone.
If you have an intermittent I think it's a fair bet that one of the
pins looks like it is
Incredible! Just had my first contact on my K2. Just built the basic cw rig
first, as suggested. Thank you Graham, G3XTZ for the 80m contact (not next
door, 200 miles!) Now for the options!
Only real problem was recording the VCO voltages, when I couldn’t understand
why the readings were the
Gary Surrency (g...@elecraft...) in our support group is ill and will be
off-line for at least a week. Dale, Richard and several others will be
handling the increased load on all new support emails for this period.
But if you have sent Gary an email in the last several days, you may
need to
I can't speak to SV issues, but almost all issues related to LP-Bridge
can be traced to a USB-to-serial adapter problem, either with the
adapter, a self powered USB hub or a driver problem. It is always
advisable to use a motherboard or PCI board serial port if possible. For
USB adapters, my
I have another question that's somewhat related to my original post. I know
it has been discussed many times over; that one should avoid using a mono
plug in the SPKRS jack.
What I'd like to know though is this: Would it be OK to use a mono plug in
either front panel PHONES output, or rear
Eric wrote:
Gary Surrency (g...@elecraft...) in our support group is ill and will be
off-line for at least a week. Dale, Richard and several others will be
handling the increased load on all new support emails for this period.
But if you have sent Gary an email in the last several days, you may
Congratulations!
On the tilt bail, I've found that it helps greatly to keep the bolts loose
on one leg while fastening the other. If you fully tighten the bolts on one
side, getting the other side in is a real bear!
And you've discovered the secret to a no-problems build -- take it easy, one
Yeah, it's nice to have it all built in, if possible. OTOH, it's nice having
four independently-adjustable controls for Q, center frequency, gain, and
high-frequency roll-off.
And W8FGU makes some neat enclosures for the mini-modules, including the
AF1.
Ignacy wrote:
RF gain moves S-meter in my K3 to S5 max. After RF calibration it is
S9+60, but after power up it is S5 again. Seems something not stored.
Looks like the calibration numbers are not stored permanently?
Ignacy
This is a symptom of an old K3 Utility (circa September). Load
I'd have to agree with you, Roy.
In a moment of weakness many months ago, I purchased an IC-7600. While it's a
nice radio, it is NOT a K3 nor would I ever use it in a contest or try fighting
a pile-up with it (unless it was the only radio available). That said, with
all the 7600's
Good points, Ron. And you have also answered my biggest concern with using the
AF-1 as an external solution...finding a suitable enclosure (without actually
rolling my own...I'm lazy, I guess!). The W8FGU enclosures are very cool! I am
constantly amazed at the number of talented folks that have
I think most will find the APF fits in the scheme of daily operation much as
you found the AF1 does - sometimes it's no help at all and other times it
makes marginal signals great copy. Like any very sharp filter, you must be
sure the tuning is exact! The peak is only a few Hz wide. Where the S/N
Thanks, I will try the new one.
Seems K3 delivers lots of drama due to many changes. But it is also good
that the K3 users are highly advanced and helpful.
Ignacy
On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Bill W4ZV [via Elecraft]
Dear Group,
Using sterio headphones, how do you adjust the L R volume levels.
Right now my left headphone is louder than my right and I would like to
adjust the balance.
I have found how to turn mono vs sterio on and set the equalizer, but
not the balance.
Any help would be greatly
Where is your real name and call as required by the list policy?
N6MQL
ARETSKY, MICHAEL A
5543 TIERRA GARDENS LN
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
On 11/29/2010 12:26 AM, The Smiths wrote:
I have to disagree. I have serious QRM at my location and when I use
settings 2-5 with Med 2
Don,
If you have manual version D-6 (download it), look on page 37 and also
at the CONFIG: SUB AF menu item on page 57.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/29/2010 2:54 PM, gold...@charter.net wrote:
Dear Group,
Using sterio headphones, how do you adjust the L R volume levels.
Right now my left
So, as a matter of curiosity and not defending anyone's behavior or meaning to
stir up trouble, how is it that we have come to know T. Smith's identity as
N6MQL?
David
AH6TD
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On Nov 29, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote:
Where is your real name
My barefoot K2 at 5 watts and my 62' attic doublet with the SG-237
autocoupler produced 43 countries, 25 states, and six Canadian provinces
for me. I operated on 80, 40, 20, and 15.
The K2 performed flawlessly.
Stan Levandowski WB2LQF
HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years!
QCWA
K3 s/n 1428
Two recent problems that may be related:
1. After the K3 has been powered off for a long time (e.g., over night) and I
power it on, I can’t get more than 12 watts out. I checked the configuration
menu for KPA and it’s normal. NOTE: I first noticed this on Friday (11/26)
The real choice is changes as we go, and a penalty of sorts for not keeping
up, or the Yakencom way of no changes until you buy next model. As they
say, pick your poison. I'll take life on the bleeding edge. 73, Guy.
On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Ignacy n...@arrl.net wrote:
Thanks, I
I'd call that one into Elecraft support. Let them walk you through some
analysis. 73, Guy.
On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 3:41 PM, w...@aol.com wrote:
K3 s/n 1428
Two recent problems that may be related:
1. After the K3 has been powered off for a long time (e.g., over night)
and I power it
But this only works when the subrx is active. It doesn't do anything for
single-rx
operation. It would be a nice feature to have this work the same way.
On 11/29/2010 12:21 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Don,
If you have manual version D-6 (download it), look on page 37 and also
at the CONFIG:
And such a deal too! Quote from the website (not my wording):
AF1 Active Filter with Audio Amplifier Enclosure for $29.95.
He's selling the filter with enclosure for $29.95? Heck, Elecraft sells the
AF-1 alone for $59.95. How does he do it?? 8-)
73,
Ken, VE3HLS
Good points, Ron. And
Hi Johnny,
Yes, me too. Also I got confused with the KAT-500 which I also really need
so I can use the remote version attached to my trailer and just use a single
feedline to the Motorhome.
I can use the Yagi tri-bander, a 40M vertical and a double extended Zepp for
40/80M etc.
I understand the
Ha, ha!! The bane of word-smithing. Of course it's the Enclosure for the
AF1 Active Filter with Audio Amplifier.
That's what keeps me in business pounding on this keyboard.
Dave's a very nice guy. Actually that's *my* AF1 (and WM1) in the
enclosures. I don't have any business relation with him
Michael and Joe,
Please refrain from posting any more emails to the list regarding how
another is mis-identified, or verbally attacking one another. It is not
appropriate to argue this out here, and it is outside of list guidelines
to -ever- verbally attack another person here.
As moderator,
Clarification on #3:
3. It is -not- appropriate to use a false name, or -false- callsign, or to post
anonymously.
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Help:
I noticed that the Left volume is very slightly louder than the right on my
stereo speakers, as well. No SubRX here either and I haven't found a way
to adjust the balance either?
On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com wrote:
But this only works when the subrx is active.
Hi Gents,
I have a question for those of you that have truly quiet
(can hear a pin drop!) locations AND have the the K3+P3
combo AND have 160m receiving antennas:
When tuned to say, 1830kHz, and the span is set for
say, +-30 khz, what averaged noise level do you
see on your P3 screen?
The
Micheal,
First off I would like to point out to the group that Joe has just
proven one thing.. He is nothing more than a common BULLY. Plain
and simple.
It is you who has acted like a bully for quite some time here - and
previously on multiple other equipment specific e-mail lists - all
the
Hello,
I missed many emails in last weeks.
Where can I found information about APF, wich knobs I need to use, wich
firmware, and all the useful information to use APF
I will need it for next ARRL160...
Thanks in advance
73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
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Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Jeff, I have compared the K3's APF with the filter offered in Elecraft's
AF-1 Active Filter mini-module kit. There is no difference I can hear in
the
performance. Actually the AF-1 has more flexibility since you have two
levels of Q to choose from, variable gain,
Jorge,
Download Firmware version 4.22 as I said in my post. You will find the text
file in the firmware download which tells you about the correct knob to use,
but it is the SHIFT knob which sets the APF frequency.
See you in the 160 contest.
73,
Bob K5WA
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At present, the only way to handle this is with 'phones or speakers that have
individual
volume controls.
On 11/29/2010 2:27 PM, Tim Tucker wrote:
I noticed that the Left volume is very slightly louder than the right on my
stereo speakers, as well. No SubRX here either and I haven't found a
Hi Jorge:
It's all in the release notes with the beta firmware on the Elecraft web
site: www.elecraft.com
Click on Firmware+SW on the sidebar menu. What you want is at the top of the
page that loads: click on K3 Firmware Updates and Download/Config Utility.
The current firmware is the top
I didn't say the KAF2, Bill. I'm speaking of the Elecraft AF1 Mini-module.
The circuit in the AF1 is an active filter of the type the APF emulates in
DSP.
Ron AC7AC
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Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Jeff, I have compared the K3's APF with the filter offered in Elecraft's
On 11/29/2010 11:10 AM, jeff martin wrote:
Good points, Ron. And you have also answered my biggest concern with
using the AF-1 as an external solution...finding a suitable enclosure
(without actually rolling my own...I'm lazy, I guess!). The W8FGU
enclosures are very cool! I am constantly
The past weekend's CQWW was the first time I've had the opportunity to use my
new K3 in those types of band conditions and I'd been looking forward to doing
just that. I SP'ed the whole 'test and used it to tweak and twiddle with the
K3's various functions, notably the NB settings.
I didn't
On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote:
I didn't say the KAF2, Bill. I'm speaking of the Elecraft AF1 Mini-module.
The circuit in the AF1 is an active filter of the type the APF emulates in
DSP.
My mistake Ron. I thought you meant the KAF2.
73, Bill
Yes, there are a few occasions when the NR in my K3 is effective. However,
there are indeed far many occasions when I have to massage around the 4 x 8 =
32
settings and I do not find it easy to identify one to suit the then situation.
On the other hands, I simply set the NR knot at 10-11
Hello Eric,
Please send my best regards to Gary who has helped me so much since my K2 #1146
up to my latest P3# 787.
He is your treasure in Elecraft.
cheers,
Johnny VR2XMC
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Hello Dan,
I share the same observation for NR of my IC7600. If K3 had the same 'manual
notch within AGC loop' as that in IC7600, I would rate my K3 even higher in the
rank.
cheers,
Johnny VR2XMC
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Hi Stewart,
The modular design of K3 is really good. We can identify the problematic area
and just send back / acquire the problematic part to / from Elecraft if
necessary.
As we are overseas K3 users, I do like the modular design. It would be
absolutely painful for me if I had to be so
Ignacy,
I don't understand where this would occur. The P3/K3 is downstream
from the CW Keyer and should not enter the equation. However, there
is only one weight setting ... it is set from the microHAM Router
software and can't be changed by other software ... which applies to
all output from
Congrats Stan, good job.
73,
Tony W7GO
On 11/29/2010 12:36 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
My barefoot K2 at 5 watts and my 62' attic doublet with the SG-237
autocoupler produced 43 countries, 25 states, and six Canadian provinces
for me. I operated on 80, 40, 20, and 15.
The K2 performed
In our Multi-Op station, we use a lot of K3s, many times with two on the same
band, and sometimes with two on the SAME FREQUENCY.
N1MM Logger provides for a very convenient callsign stacking feature
allowing an assisting operator to listen to the running station's pileup and
suggest callsigns.
I have no idea why this happened. It happened only twice during the contest
so repeating is difficult. I am also not distributing blame as Microham
devices have been very good for me.
With K3 anything can happen. Yesterday, after RF gain calibration, the RF
gain control did not work. The
After using the latest utility the RF gain works as it should.
Ignacy
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John :
Congratulations on K2 S/N 7040 coming to life !
I finished my K2 (#5995) about a week and a half ago and operated Single
Operator, Single Band (20m) QRP
with it in the CQ WW contest this past weekend, from my cottage in VE2.
I managed to make 235 QSOs, working 61 countries and 20
Good!
I've been mostly up on the beta changes and done some alpha testing.
But in there I've gotten out of sync or some silly thing four or five
times and needed rescuing. Looking back, overall it was worth it. At
least I get to learn the brand new features one at a time, rather than
being
K2 #5957 with NB, DSP and amp also worked great. Ok, it's not a K3 or
some such rig. Not saying it is. However, I worked everything I heard,
hunting and pouncing my way to over 550 contacts and over 500K points
[claimed]. I had a new DSP unit that replaced an old one [long
story], and it was a
Wow - I haven't been around for a couple of days and I get back on the
list and find my name all over it ;-)
Apparently, I've never really read my website too closely. When I put
those descriptions up there, I just added the word Enclosure to the
description Elecraft had for their
On my laptop I use a USB to serial adapter for the radio. On my desktop I use
a serial port. I happened to try the USB-serial adapter on my desktop for
the radio and I got a BSOD. Sounds like I should try a different USB-serial
adapter for the radio. I currently use a Keyspan USA19HS that
Forgot to mention that this combination using LP-PAN instead of VSPE gives me
a BSOD on my LAPTOP but not on my desktop unless I use a USB-serial adapter
for the radio on the desktop.
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Best way to prevent BSODs is to keep the drivers up to date. I use a
Keyspan HS-19 on the laptop for *everything*, and never had a
bluescreen from connecting to dozens of different endpoints - since
late 2004.
The recommendation above includes all USB = RS232 host-based
adapters. New bugs are
You nailed the proverbial nail on the head. The combination of narrow
roofing filter, great DSP filtering, cut-off and the feature of zero-beat
the pitch to the other station works magic in those pile-ups. Unfortunately,
the CWT is not really useful when the DX working SPLIT. In this case you
have
It is interesting that some of us do not experience too much
ringing with the APF when the band is noisy. It works perfectly
for me, I wouldn't change a thing. I think the ringing syndrome
is a function of how we each use our settings and what we perceive as
ringing. I had a combination of
At 10:06 PM 11/29/2010, you wrote:
Noted your comment on noise reduction by phase nulling. Have you
looked on info on pages by pa0sim, see www.pa0sim.nl, he has done
more or less what I think you are considering. Ie connecting the
output from 2 phase locked receivers fed with separate antennas
Hello Edward,
This will depend on how much 'brain power' is left in the DSP. Apparently,
currently, quite a work load of the DSP has been used to eliminate the internal
birdies.
Having said that, thanks for the modular design of K3, a 'heart-transplant' of
exchanging the DSP board with more
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