[Elecraft] K2 VFO channel settings for 60m band

2011-12-30 Thread Vic
Hi Folks, I have set up my K2 (with 60m / transverter module fitted) so that the VFO hops between channels which are saved in memory. All as per the manual. Works a treat. Can anyone tell me if there is any way I can keep this setting for say VFO A but have VFO B set for normal tuning ?

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Power supply rating

2011-12-30 Thread Mike
Understood. The point is that I ONLY want to talk to the RS-232 interface. No xmit or recv is needed. I'll be in a Mac programming seminar at Big Nerd Ranch. Really. I have one of those RS supplies in the shack, powering 4 receivers that listen for railroad traffic and send it to an

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 DC power cable

2011-12-30 Thread Mike
Today or tomorrow then? :-P 73, Mike NF4L On 12/29/2011 6:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: All further details on the KXPA100 (and the companion 100-W ATU, the KXAT100) will be announced later this year. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread fraley
The preliminary literature shows the jacks on the left side panel, but I have not seen information as to what can be expected on the back (other than the statement from Wayne that the KX3 a Key Out or PTT out jack to feed to the KPA-500's PA Key jack). Is there additional information as to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 whip antenna and paddle

2011-12-30 Thread Steve KC8QVO
wayne burdick wrote The KX3 could be turned on/off and fully controlled from a hypothetical super-mic that includes a display and speaker. No plans to make such mic yet, but the design supports it. That would be really cool. The HFPack edition hand-set? -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question was [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread goldtr8
Ok I admit I do not clearly understand this 30dB better dynamic range. Can someone put it into terms what this really means on the RX side of things, when you would be in real world operating conditions. It does not have to be about these specific radios listed in the post below, but what

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question was [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Ariel Jacala
Don Having owned both a k2 and an an 817, i can say that in terms of working pile up which happens during contesting or sprints and you want to be competitive in bagging who's then it is absolutely no contest because you can pick apart a pileup with the progressively narrow filters better.

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question was [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Steve Kercel
Don: Dynamic range is the ratio or the largest signal to the smallest signal that the receiver can properly handle. The low end of dynamic range is smallest signal that the device can detect, and in analog gear like an amplifier or mixer is usually determined by the internal noise generated

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question was [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Don, Dynamic Range is the range between the minimum signal that can be received to the maximum signal level that causes compression of the radio output. A greater dynamic range means that you can listen to two signals in the passband, one quite weak and one quite strong without overloading the

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Bill W4ZV
wayne burdick wrote With the KXFL3 module installed, the KX3 has IMDDR3 in the ~100 dB range at 2 kHz and blocking DR in the 140 dB range. Any estimates for IMD/BDR in the basic rig (no KXFL3) ? 73, Bill -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Fred Jensen
There is, at the very least, a Master's Thesis, and likely a PhD dissertation on the social sciences and psychology buried in the archives of this list :-) 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org On 12/29/2011 11:35 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Disable Transmit

2011-12-30 Thread Alan Davenport
You could unsolder T3, that would remove power from the finals making transmission impossible.     73 de Al, W2GZN From: Lou Voerman W2ROW voer...@att.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 9:54 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Disable Transmit I have an extra K2/10 with

[Elecraft] How well integrated will the KAT 500 be with the K-Line???

2011-12-30 Thread KD3RF
Hi All: I have a question for either the KAT500 beta testers or the Elecraft squad regarding the level of integration between the KAT500 and the rest of the K-Line. *What I'm wondering is how well integrated the KAT500 is going to be with the K-Line when a tune sequence is engaged?* The reason

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Tony Estep
On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: There is, at the very least, a Master's Thesis, and likely a PhD dissertation on the social sciences and psychology buried in the archives of this list :-) == You're so right, Fred. No doubt at this very moment some

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for KX3 external speaker suggestions

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Heitmann
I use one of these Bump speakers with several rigs, including my KX1: http://aluratek.com/bump-3-5mm-portable-mini-speaker-with-built-in-lithium-ion-battery Internal rechargable battery, USB recharging cable, folds up compactly. Also works well to enhance the sound of a smartphone for music.

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for KX3 external speaker suggestions

2011-12-30 Thread geoff allsup
I like the iHome iHM79 speakers - compact, USB rechargeable (or +12v with car adapter), $40 from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/IHOME-iHM79BC-Rechargeable-Speakers-Black/dp/B00343DNJK 73, geoff - W1OH On 12/30/11 12:50 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, If you know of some decent 12-V powered

Re: [Elecraft] P3 as a RFI/QRN tracking device

2011-12-30 Thread Bill Hammond
Good guess Vic, I finally ran this down to the electronic dish washer. It has a two hour wash cycle it is a Bosch model SHX68P05UC/58. http://www.bosch-home.com/us/SHX68P05UC.html It uses some pulsing to control motor functions. As pointed out by Alan (N1AL) they must use pulse control

[Elecraft] KX3 SDR networks

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
Is there a way to share the SDR functionality over a network? Let's say I setup the KX3 at one end of my house hooked to my desktop while I operated my netbook somewhere else... Can I access the IQ in an SDR software remotely? Like using Ham Radio Deluxe's Server/Client function. Phillip

[Elecraft] KX3 dual VFOs

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
How far apart can the dual VFos be set for receive or scanning? I believe that the max for SDR purposes is only 20Khz, correct? Is this a fixed width for other uses also. Phillip __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question was [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Edward R. Cole
I didn't even hesitate adding the KXFL3 to my KX3 order. I may not notice much up here in the sticks of Alaska, but the KX3 will travel with me to the lower-48 and why compromise? The other option was the MH3, mic. I opted out of the paddle-key and internal tuner as I do not anticipate

[Elecraft] set show

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net said the following on 12/30/2011 12:24 PM: The results of your email command are provided below. Attached is your original message. - Results: You can access your personal options via the following url:

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Oliver Dröse
I think we all know that the KX3 *is* a better radio (performance, ergonomics, etc.) than the FT-817. Nevertheless we should also keep in mind that the '817 is now 10 year old technology and it was a real innovative product when it hit the market back then! I still find it unbelievable how to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Freq Display Stuck (again)

2011-12-30 Thread Casey
Don, 8T line is fine, zero volts. Enc A voltage varies with turn of the encoder (approx. 5-.3V), but Enc B does not (.09-.11V). How can I get to the menu settings without a working encoder? 73, Casey On 12/29/2011 4:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: K2 A to B Instructions

[Elecraft] #7261 update- First test went well

2011-12-30 Thread Don Baucom
At 9:30, I was close so I pushed on and was able to push the power switch in at about 11:00pm. The first test/ Aligment went great. What a nice looking display. It was great to hear the cw when I attached the paddle. I hope to put in some significant time during the long weekend( XYL may veto).

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
__ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Freq Display Stuck (again)

2011-12-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Casey, Since the ENC B does not go to a high level, you may have a bad firmware IC - Control Board U6 Try removing the CB U6 (use good anti-static procedures) and measure the ENC B line again. If it goes both high and low, the encoder is good, but the firmware is bad. Hold off on the Master

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Freq Display Stuck (again)

2011-12-30 Thread TI2/NA7U
Don, With U6 removed both Enc A and B measure steady 4.76V (U6 pins 8 and 16, respectively). Re-installed U6, no change. Indeed Band +/- gets me through the menu, nice trick! I will record settings and await further instructions. 73, Casey - Costa Rica Blog -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] P3 as a RFI/QRN tracking device

2011-12-30 Thread Bob
Hi Bill, Thanks for posting the answer, I was wondering what it was.The P3 is a great tool for interference reduction work. I was amazed how noisy my Astron switcher actually is. Seeing what was actually occurring was very different than hearing the birdies fly thru and be

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Thomas Horsten
Hi Wayne, On 30 December 2011 02:11, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: 6. The V/U operation of FT817 can be covered by H/T KX3: 2-meter module in the works. Not stopping me from getting a KX3 (I've already ordered mine), but to completely replace my FT-817 it *would* be nice with

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Freq Display Stuck (again)

2011-12-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Casey, I use the BAND+/- buttons to get through the menu more than I use the VFO. You can try the Master Reset, but based on what you found, I suspect that will not fix it, you apparently have a shorted input on CB U6 pin 16. As soon as you confirm that, get new firmware on order. If you do NOT

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Freq Display Stuck (again)

2011-12-30 Thread TI2/NA7U
Don, U6 removed, power off I have 74 ohms on pin socket 16. I have 2.03d FW. The problem is getting the new chips down here (long story, but postal mail is out), but I will figure that out. Thanks for your help. 73, Casey On 12/30/2011 1:03 PM, Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft] wrote: Casey,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
__ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Thomas Horsten wrote: Not stopping me from getting a KX3 (I've already ordered mine), but to completely replace my FT-817 it *would* be nice with 2m/70cm support. As I understand it the internal 2m module comes at the expense of the ATU, so I guess that won't be an option for me. The

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread AC6JA
What will the 2m transverter receive range be? Will it be able to receive WX @ 162mhz? In a message dated 12/30/2011 11:50:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, n...@elecraft.com writes: Thomas Horsten wrote: Not stopping me from getting a KX3 (I've already ordered mine), but to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
(This is my THIRD try; -First one was sent out with text, but the reflector had dropped all out, for some reason. -Most likely, due to an error on my part. Second try failed the same way, so this third try is a copy-and-paste from a text editor.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

[Elecraft] My sick K2

2011-12-30 Thread Bill Harris
Looking for someone, hopefully near Seattle, that could do a little troubleshooting and repair on my ole K2 (sn2888).From the indications; Low power output on all bands. 5 W; 9.9 swr into D.L; I suspect there is a problem in the Low Pass Filter Dept. My dexterity with the ole hands has

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Thomas Horsten
On 30 December 2011 19:50, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Actually, it can. You'll be able to install the ATU and transverter at the same time, or either separately. Wow, that is excellent news, I was actually considering not getting the ATU to keep my options open for the transverter,

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Bill Harris
Beyond awesome? How about including 220 MHz. That would really be Beyond.Carry-onBill-w7kxb From: tho...@horsten.com Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:09:35 + To: n...@elecraft.com CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT On 30 December 2011 19:50, Wayne

[Elecraft] Update please on the status of the K3/0

2011-12-30 Thread D Joyce
Hi All: A few weeks ago Eric or Wayne mentioned that a K3/0 would be made available to be used as the local K3 in a Remoterig system. Could someone at Elecrafat please provide an indication of when it could be ordered and when shipping might start. Thanks and HNY to all. 73, Doug, VE3MV

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, I believe you either misunderstood, or you do not have a good mental image of the small microphone Wayne was talking about. I don't see any inconsistency. The small microphone mentioned is a right angled mic that is quite small and fits directly on the KX3 (no cord) and it has a 3

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
2 meters is the current target. It may be possible to add more bands, but even if it were, we wouldn't be looking into this for a long time due to other priorities. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 30, 2011, at 12:16 PM, Bill Harris wrote: Beyond awesome? How about including 220 MHz. That would

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Thomas Horsten wrote: I will almost certainly get the 2m module now, if it coexists with the ATU. Any idea when it will be offered? Best guess: April or May. Wayne __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
There IS limited space in there. It would be nice if various Txvtrs were available and could be swapped. It a 2nd bottom that was thicker. that was an option to replace the original and allow space for a choice of 2 Txvtrs. Or to not go this route for those who don't want. Is this a more

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Mike Schwendeman wrote: First, he said that the 3-circuit plug will not offer PTT. Then, he offered that the 3-circuit devices from FRY'S, as an example, would allow one to use the KX3 as a handheld radio. The XMIT switch would be used with any 3-circuit mic, such as the one from Fry's.

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question was [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Jim Brown
On 12/30/2011 4:51 AM, gold...@charter.net wrote: Ok I admit I do not clearly understand this 30dB better dynamic range. In very simple terms, it means that when a very strong signal is very close in frequency to another much weaker signal that you want to listen to, the KX3 can reject a

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Dec 30, 2011, at 11:58 AM, ac...@aol.com wrote: What will the 2m transverter receive range be? Will it be able to receive WX @ 162mhz? Best guess: 143-149 MHz, with higher losses outside this range. I doubt that we would have useful sensitivity at 162 MHz, but we'll know soon

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
I may stand corrected, if your assumption is correct. (I have NO problem in admitting an error.) But, it does NOT seem that a 3-circuit plug will be permitted access to the PTT function. -Again, I really do not know. All I have to go by is the previously-copied entry from a person who

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
Thank you for your reply! I will add my comments below... On 12/30/11 3:02 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Mike Schwendeman wrote: First, he said that the 3-circuit plug will not offer PTT. Then, he offered that the 3-circuit devices from FRY'S, as an example, would allow one to use the KX3 as a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
OK, how about an adaptter similar to What Yaesu offered for the VX series HTs. It plugs into their 4-circuit mic jack and presented a new jack with a 3-circuit. this was useful for cloning, digital work, or for programming. I have 2 of them for my VX. The other cable splits the 4-circuit into

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, It appears that the lack of PTT with a 3 circuit microphone is a lack in the microphone (I don't know of any mic with a 3 circuit plug that has a PTT button - these are built for use as computer mics). Wayne has said that one could wire a PTT switch onto a 3 circuit jack - which tells me

Re: [Elecraft] P3 as a RFI/QRN tracking device

2011-12-30 Thread Cady, Fred
That's a good idea and I would be happy to host it if people would like to send me the images and explanations. 73 and Happy New Year. Fred KE7X The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation www.ke7x.com -Original Message- To elaborate on your soliciting others

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Mike Schwendeman wrote: I really do appreciate your willingness to consider new developments or modification! (Again, to ME, the connector's up-down feature is really nifty, but it has an obviously LOWER need, therefore PRIORITY, when one considers the PTT function. -Too late for a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 whip antenna and paddle

2011-12-30 Thread Eugene Balinski
You wrote :HFPack edition hand-set? Yes, please The ability to put the radio in a back pack with an external battery pack and flexible whip would make a great HF pack set. If a super mic is a bridge too far, a remote radio controller with a mil-style hand set would work as well 72/72, K1NR

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
Would this work in reducing the effects of my notebooks noisy power-supply.? I can not use my 817 at all on 20m unless I unplug my Notebook. 73/Phillip/N8AYE -. ---.. .- -.-- . Jim Brown said the following on 12/30/2011 4:03 PM: In very simple terms, it means that when a very strong

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
My 817 can't even get WX. 73/Phillip/N8AYE -. ---.. .- -.-- . Wayne Burdick said the following on 12/30/2011 4:03 PM: On Dec 30, 2011, at 11:58 AM, ac...@aol.com wrote: What will the 2m transverter receive range be? Will it be able to receive WX @ 162mhz? Best guess:

[Elecraft] KX3 performance numbers

2011-12-30 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
While I'm not looking for an ARRL Lab type of equipment review, I wonder if there are RX performance numbers for the KX3 that can be put out on the list. Specifically, the 3rd order intercept numbers as well as blocking dynamic range would be nice along with sensitivity. Given that the KX3 is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
I must add one small point that I had NOT explained or addressed well, at all! - Yes, the mini-mic, or the small mic that is from Fry's will indeed work. This plan will mean that one would have to pick up, and hold the radio, I am assuming. This, or the mic gain will have to be set rather

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Jim Brown
On 12/30/2011 1:22 PM, Phillip Nichols wrote: OK, how about an adaptter similar to What Yaesu offered for the VX series HTs. It plugs into their 4-circuit mic jack and presented a new jack with a 3-circuit. this was useful for cloning, digital work, or for programming. I have 2 of them for my

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question

2011-12-30 Thread Jim Brown
On 12/30/2011 1:26 PM, Phillip Nichols wrote: Would this work in reducing the effects of my notebooks noisy power-supply.? I can not use my 817 at all on 20m unless I unplug my Notebook. Not at all. You must kill the noise that the power supply generates. See

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
Wayne; I do understand that the PTT function is indeed available at the mic connector on the KX3 radio. You have mentioned ...PTT function comes out to one of the 4 pins... But... On which of the four circuit points on the 4-circuit connector? From way back to my original post and

[Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt K2 Option Kits: KAT2, KIO2, KBT2, EC2, ETS15

2011-12-30 Thread Darrell Bellerive
For Sale: Unbuilt Elecraft K2 Option Kits: KAT2 Automatic Antenna Tuner. Revision D, March 22, 2001. $100 KIO2 Aux I/O Module. Revision B, July 16, 2001. $60 KBT2 Internal Battery Option. Revision A, July 1999. $35 EC2 Enclosure. Rev. C, November 7, 2002 $50 ETS15 Tilt Stand. Rev. C, November 7,

[Elecraft] KX3 mic wiring info

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Mike, Here's how the mic is wired: Sleeve = shield ground ring2 = logic ground ring1 = PTT/UP/DN tip = mic audio Since a 3-circuit plug merges sleeve and ring2, a mic with such a plug could be wired to work with the KX3 and provide PTT, though I don't have one with which to test

[Elecraft] K3 VFO By-product?

2011-12-30 Thread Deane Walkington
The image captured from my P3 shows an interesting issue for which I am seeking an explanation. On 28 MHz I am seeing a strong spike ( harmonic?) which moves in conjunction with VFO A. It is not absolutely stable but does drift a little. Unfortunately I cannot listen to the spike which is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Mike, The KX3 should only be used as an HT when that's the only option. As HTs go, it's pretty large. That said, I believe the KX3 works pretty well for short HT-style QSOs. The speaker is right next to your ear, and you can use VOX if tapping XMIT doesn't suit you. 73, Wayne N6KR On

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 performance numbers

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
These numbers will be announced well ahead of first shipments. You won't be disappointed, either. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 30, 2011, at 1:35 PM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: While I'm not looking for an ARRL Lab type of equipment review, I wonder if there are RX performance numbers for the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The KX3 is all mode on 144-148 with the 144 module. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 12/30/2011 12:58 PM, Phillip Nichols wrote: There IS limited space in there. It would be nice if various Txvtrs were available and could be swapped. It a 2nd bottom that was thicker. that was an option to

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 DC power cable

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Morrow
Wayne wrote: It's KXPA100, though, not KPA100. The KPA100 was the 100-W amp for the K2. With the growing catalog of Elecraft products, it would be a great enhancement to clarity were the model designation of various accessories that are particular to one rig revised to contain the full base

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
This is just an issue of your notebook emitting a lot of RF in the ham bands; it isn't a strong enough signal to bring dynamic range into play. The KX3 has DSP-based noise blanking and noise reduction, so it should do a better job on all types of noise than the '817. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 mic wiring info

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
To answer your later email to me (Time sent was 4:27 PM, my local time); Yes, I just now am viewing the diagram, Wayne. Earlier in the original post (Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:22:53 -0800), I believe you had mentioned: However, the mic jack can also be used with mics having a 3-circuit (stereo)

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Gary Gregory
*Wayne, Whilst paying attention to the Mic wiring discussion I wonder about using the KX3 as a Mobile HF rig. Am I correct in thinking the Elecraft Mic will function nicely, but, to enable hands free use are you looking at whatwill be a suitable headset including PTT will suit, as in my case VOX

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 DC power cable

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Mike, This is easy to do in hindsight, but difficult in practice because of the reams of internal, vendor, and customer documents that would have to be changed. Also, we had specific reasons for using certain model numbers, and they have semantic and historical significance. For example,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
I can't answer this question specifically (yet), but nearly any wired or bluetooth headset could be adapted to work with the KX3 given the right adapters. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 30, 2011, at 2:50 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Wayne, Whilst paying attention to the Mic wiring discussion I wonder

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread ELECRAFT
The FT817 having all modes on UHF is the only reason I still keep it Guess i will have to dig out the old microwave modules MMT432/144 transverter to use with the KX3 Dave G4FRE Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:04:48 -0500 From: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 mic wiring info

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Mike Schwendeman wrote: Earlier in the original post (Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:22:53 -0800), I believe you had mentioned: However, the mic jack can also be used with mics having a 3-circuit (stereo) plug. These will not provide PTT or UP/DN controls, but can still be used with VOX or the XMIT

Re: [Elecraft] dynamic range question was [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Fred Jensen
On 12/30/2011 1:03 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 12/30/2011 4:51 AM, gold...@charter.net wrote: Ok I admit I do not clearly understand this 30dB better dynamic range. In very simple terms, it means that when a very strong signal is very close in frequency to another much weaker signal that you want

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Schwendeman
Yep; Easy enough to do: Wire one's own mic to the common 3-circuit plug. (DONE!) Wayne has offered positive information which confirms your feelings. And, yes; A common computer mic may well NOT have a PTT switch. I was never considering this. Rather than a computer mic, I was thinking

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 DC power cable

2011-12-30 Thread Rick Bates
Or from future historians who want to know how Elecraft became the ham equivalent of Apple. ;-) iHam what iHam. Rick nhc -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick If we're lucky, our model number choices will inspire curiosity and discussion among linguistic paleontologists in the

Re: [Elecraft] Update please on the status of the K3/0

2011-12-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
If all goes to plan we should have it and the RemoteRig boxes on the order form in the next 2 weeks or so. I'm testing one on my desk right now :-) 73, Eric 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 12/30/2011 12:42 PM, D Joyce wrote: Hi All: A few weeks ago Eric or Wayne mentioned that a K3/0

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Morrow
Wayne wrote: The KX3 will have about 30 dB better dynamic range than the IC-7000, even without the roofing filter. The IC-7000, like almost all Asian-origin HF rigs (including the FT-817) also does NOT allow selection of iambic keying mode! They are all set permanently for mode B. The ICOM

[Elecraft] CQ QRP Tampa!!

2011-12-30 Thread Rich Arland
Hi Gang: Going to Tampa tonight (Friday) for the New Year with our grandkids. Will be in the Tampa area for a few days. Any QRPers out there that want to get together for an eye-ball?? If so, leave me a message here (k...@live.com). Are there any local Tampa Area repeaters that I could get

[Elecraft] [K3]. NB Theory

2011-12-30 Thread Mike Rodgers
Arg. I've been having to employ the noise blanker for the first time after a year of owning the k3. At least it's only on one antenna, a home brew 10m wire beam. Anyway I'm using the noise blanker in I.F. Not dsp. This caused me to remember discussions about NB sample spectrum and

[Elecraft] P3 SVGA module

2011-12-30 Thread Richard Fjeld
I saw a post that orders for the mod will be about a week away. Could we get some preliminary details of all that the mod will do now, and ultimately. There have been rumors. Richard Fjeld, n0ce rpfj...@embarqmail.com E=IR, it's the law.

[Elecraft] Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

2011-12-30 Thread Steve KC8QVO
Just curious if anyone has figured out if the orders are closed or not. I'd be curious what the limit is on first-round production, if any, and if there is a limit on order numbers until the second round? Also, does anyone know how the rigs are packaged? Is it factory-assembled first? Kits

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA module

2011-12-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
See the pics at the bottom of the page at: http://www.elecraft.com/P3/p3.htm 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 12/30/2011 3:38 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: I saw a post that orders for the mod will be about a week away. Could we get some preliminary details of all that the mod will do now, and

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Mike Morrow wrote: The IC-7000, like almost all Asian-origin HF rigs (including the FT-817) also does NOT allow selection of iambic keying mode! They are all set permanently for mode B. Elecraft rigs give you modes A and B, which are both iambic but with different element-insert timing.

Re: [Elecraft] Update please on the status of the K3/0

2011-12-30 Thread Rick Bates
Is there any thought of letting a KX3 remote to a K3 (remoteRig or otherwise)? That'd be a whole bunch cheaper than buying a second K3. Rick NHC -Original Message- From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft If all goes to plan we should have it and the RemoteRig boxes on the order form in

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
fraley wrote: The preliminary literature shows the jacks on the left side panel, but I have not seen information as to what can be expected on the back (other than the statement from Wayne that the KX3 a Key Out or PTT out jack to feed to the KPA-500's PA Key jack). There's a

Re: [Elecraft] Update please on the status of the K3/0

2011-12-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Possibly in the future - but we are swamped for the next several months just getting the KX3s out the door. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 12/30/2011 3:49 PM, Rick Bates wrote: Is there any thought of letting a KX3 remote to a K3 (remoteRig or otherwise)? That'd be a whole bunch cheaper

[Elecraft] [KX3] KXSER and/or KXUSB cable

2011-12-30 Thread Ron - PE8E
Just wondering whether the KXSER cable is the same as the one provided with the XG3 and K144XV? If so, many of us allready have an appropriate cable and there would be no reason/need to swap the KXUSB for a KXSER when ordering a KX3. That also raises the question whether the KXUSB cable can be

Re: [Elecraft] Update please on the status of the K3/0

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Rick Bates wrote: Is there any thought of letting a KX3 remote to a K3 (remoteRig or otherwise)? That'd be a whole bunch cheaper than buying a second K3. Rick NHC Yes, although there isn't a 1:1 mapping of KX3 controls to K3 controls, so there will be tradeoffs involved. We'll get to

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXSER and/or KXUSB cable

2011-12-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
The KXUSB cable will work with all of our products that have 3.5-mm serial PC data connectors, including the XG3, K144XV, W1, W2 and KX3. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 30, 2011, at 3:53 PM, Ron - PE8E wrote: Just wondering whether the KXSER cable is the same as the one provided with the XG3 and

[Elecraft] KX3 iambic mode selection (sideswiper)

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
Wayne, Would it be possible/easy/already-done to add SideSwiper mode for the built-in paddle/iambic mode choices? 73/Phillip/N8AYE -. ---.. .- -.-- . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 SDR networks

2011-12-30 Thread Phillip Nichols
Is there a way to share the SDR functionality over a network? Let's say I setup the KX3 at one end of my house hooked to my desktop while I operated my netbook somewhere else... Can I access the IQ in an SDR software remotely? Like using Ham Radio Deluxe's Server/Client function.

Re: [Elecraft] Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

2011-12-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are definitely still taking orders There is no order limit. :-) We have received a huge number of orders and are adjusting our production plans accordingly. The orders are still coming in at a good clip. In general, we ship in order of the date/time each order is received. 73, Eric ---

Re: [Elecraft] Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

2011-12-30 Thread Keith Heimbold
Eric, I am still planning to order but deciding on features I want. If I order in next day or two when can I expect shipment now. Also the real clincher is the possible remote access to the K3. That is epic news. Do you have an idea when the 100W amp will come out and it's price. Thanks,

[Elecraft] KX3 Transverters

2011-12-30 Thread Dyarnes
Hi All, I'm glad (for some of you) that a 2 meter transverter will eventually be available for the KX3. In my view, however, only having 2 meters really doesn't accomplish that much. Yes, 2 meters probably still is the most significant VHF/UHF band, but it seems to me that 440 has become

[Elecraft] K3 VFO By-product?

2011-12-30 Thread Deane Walkington
Further to my first post on this, I forget to add the phenomena occurs without an antenna connected. Deane VK1DW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] RX in and out questions

2011-12-30 Thread tomb18
Hi, I am planning to get a DX Engineering NCC-1 noise cancellation system and just want to be sure that I understand how the RX in and out works. If I press the RX button on the K3, does this effectively just break the signal path on the selected antenna allowing a different antenna to be used on

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Transverters

2011-12-30 Thread Jessie Oberreuter
Dyarnes, Many of us looking for 2m in the rig are not really expecting to use the KX3 as a QRP rig w/ built in 2m HT. Rather, we expect to use it as the centerpiece of a portable VHF+ weak-signal station where the native 6 and 2 can be fed directly to amps, 10m can be used to drive UHF

[Elecraft] Some Year End Thoughts about Elecraft and Innovative Radio Manufactures of the Past

2011-12-30 Thread Bill
I just finished reading an article about some companies that may not or will not be around for 2012.  For example, SEARS has been in business for 125 years but they are closing hundreds of stores. Because of the current economy, the list of failing businesses in this country is long and growing

  1   2   >