Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-16 Thread Frank Precissi
On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > What I find really impressive about this thread is that a significant > issue raised by an analytical user at 4:13 PM was responded to at 4:53 > PM by an OWNER of the company, who made it clear that he not only > understands the issue, but that

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K1 build - internal or external tuner?

2012-07-16 Thread Stanton A. Bailey
Thanks so much for all the input guys! I'll go ahead and build the K1 WITH back-lit of course and get the T1. I don't mind taking a little extra but I'm pretty sure after the K1 is up and running I'll probably add the tuner if all goes well. Thanks again. I'll certainly have questions and let yo

[Elecraft] K3. 28MHz listen on 144MHz

2012-07-16 Thread F4AAG
Hello all, I use a k3 equipped module 144. I can observe when a signal is present on the QRO 28MHz is also heard on 144MHz. This is it normal or transceiver is failing. F4AAG Eric __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mai

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/16/2012 8:36 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > We might be able to put both a decent crystal reference and an > external lock circuit on it. I agree with your reasoning. What I find really impressive about this thread is that a significant issue raised by an analytical user at 4:13 PM was responded

Re: [Elecraft] K3 static bleed resistor necessary or already in rig?

2012-07-16 Thread NH7RO
I figured that was probably the case but it never hurts to ask. Thank you, Ed! 73, Jeff -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-static-bleed-resistor-necessary-or-already-in-rig-tp7559276p7559298.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Eric Van der Velde
Tried the yahoo groups also, but no response there yet. Eric PE3V > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: wrco...@yahoo.com > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer > Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:43:40 -0500 > To: ericvanderve...@hotmail.com > > I think this is a question for the N1MM Ya

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
We might be able to put both a decent crystal reference and an external lock circuit on it. I agree with your reasoning. Wayne On Jul 16, 2012, at 7:50 PM, Bob wrote: > Personally I have no interest in the 2 meter module, so such an > accessory might be useful -- but I'd vote for an external

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500?

2012-07-16 Thread John KLim
Hi all I thought R&R was another way of saying "it contesting time", well for some of us I hope. 73 ES CUL DE N3KHK = John R. Klim II ARRL LM, AMSAT LM 10-10: 68135 30MDG: 1820 QSL: LoTW, Bureau, Direct, eQSL as a courtesy -Original Me

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500?

2012-07-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Sorry Joe, Eric is on vacation this week, and things in Watsonville will go on as previously intended, but webpage updates will have to wait for Eric's return. Yes, it is Summer vacation time - these kind of gaps can be expected. We all need our R&R - whatever that may be for us. I suspect E

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-16 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
Well, I actually had my eye on the 2m module, too ;-) But of course, the stability may be more of a problem there unless there can be some user adjusted correction. Before I ask for anything on a wish list, I sure want to give this little unit a real test. Hopefully soon I can report on ho

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500?

2012-07-16 Thread Joe K2UF
A status update would be nice. Joe K2UF No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons were inconvenienced. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John_N1JM Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-16 Thread Bob
Personally I have no interest in the 2 meter module, so such an accessory might be useful -- but I'd vote for an external lock, AND higher precision osc. on such a board if it could fit -- I won't be taking a reference osc. along with me on portable operation. But I do run JT65 due to its excellen

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-16 Thread Tony Estep
On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 9:25 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > we could design an external 10-MHz locking module... == If that's what it takes, I would go for it. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 _

[Elecraft] KAT500?

2012-07-16 Thread John_N1JM
Haven't heard much on this lately. Still coming in August plus or minus? John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-tp7559288.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

[Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: > No experience with the KX3 here yet, but this makes me wonder about > the frequency > stability on 6m with full throttle out on JT65A mode for 50 seconds > out of every > other minute, hour after hour > > My K3 has always been rock solid. Hi Lance, The K3's

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2012-07-16 Thread Bob
Just as a FYI, from Joe Large (JT65-HF author), concerning JT65-HF, which is probably the predominant version used on the K3 and KX3 "If AFC is turned on you can probably suffer as much as 50 to 100 Hz (or more) drift in a frame. Just a guess from experience. There's not need for very high f

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2012-07-16 Thread Tony Estep
On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 8:17 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: > ...makes me wonder about the frequency stability on 6m with full throttle > out on JT65A... Lance, based on my experiments with JT65HF, you will not get good results until the proposed firmware mod that allows you to tw

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night!

2012-07-16 Thread NAQCC
NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night! Our July sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (July 18, EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Thursday July 19, 0030-0230Z in all cases. I will refer you to the proper URL: http://naqcc.info

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2012-07-16 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
No experience with the KX3 here yet, but this makes me wonder about the frequency stability on 6m with full throttle out on JT65A mode for 50 seconds out of every other minute, hour after hour. I certainly would appreciate any tips on how to keep the frequency stable. Hopefully I will be a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 static bleed resistor necessary or already in rig?

2012-07-16 Thread Ed Stallman
Both the KANT3 and KAT3 provide antenna surge protection, as well as resistors for bleeding off static DC charge Ed N5DG At 07:23 PM 7/16/2012, NH7RO wrote: >I recently read on an antenna forum about installing a 40k ohm resistor >across the RF input of a transceiver via one side of a PL-2

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2012-07-16 Thread Tony Estep
On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > I should be able to provide a user-settable fine compensation value... === Hi Wayne, Thanks for the response. I would be happy to go through trial and error to get this to work. Now I'm all set up to observe and measure the

Re: [Elecraft] what connection to computer soundcard & Ham Radio Deluxe works well with K3?

2012-07-16 Thread goldtr8
Hi Don, Yes I stand corected, line in and line out not the speaker outputs. I know better too! ~73 Don KD8NNU On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 8:11 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > May I suggest Line Out from the computer (instead of speaker output) > to the K3 Line In. > Also Line out from the K3 to Line

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 single lever key

2012-07-16 Thread Steve - KY7K
Add my begging and pleading for Ultimatic mode in the KX3 and K3 if at all possible!! On Jul 16, 2012, at 11:36 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > I have similar difficulty John, those *#%! alternating dits and dahs are > just not for me. > I can use a dual lever paddle if the keying is Ultimatic - no >

Re: [Elecraft] what connection to computer soundcard & Ham Radio Deluxe works well with K3?

2012-07-16 Thread Ian Kahn - Ham
I use the latest version of HRD with my K3. The cables are simple sound card/speaker cables with 1/8" jacks. When we were shutting down my office I actually snagged from the trash what is basically a large sound card pair, grouped into a single rubber sheathing. One green connector and one p

[Elecraft] K3 static bleed resistor necessary or already in rig?

2012-07-16 Thread NH7RO
I recently read on an antenna forum about installing a 40k ohm resistor across the RF input of a transceiver via one side of a PL-259 T with an empty PL-259. Sounds like a good idea considering all the electrical storms and summer static, but do I need to do this for my K3 or is this already being

Re: [Elecraft] what connection to computer soundcard & Ham Radio Deluxe works well with K3?

2012-07-16 Thread Ted Edwards W3TB
I think it would be about the same with any system. My plans are to work such modes with the DX Lab suite and/or FLdigi. Further to question: Is there anything special about the cables themselves? What have people bought and used? On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 8:00 PM, wrote: > Two cables. > > One

Re: [Elecraft] what connection to computer soundcard & Ham Radio Deluxe works well with K3?

2012-07-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
May I suggest Line Out from the computer (instead of speaker output) to the K3 Line In. Also Line out from the K3 to Line In on the PC. The levels between speaker out and mic levels are just too great and need an attenuator to allow the levels to be set properly. Line levels are more "mild" Ye

Re: [Elecraft] what connection to computer soundcard & Ham Radio Deluxe works well with K3?

2012-07-16 Thread goldtr8
Two cables. One from the speaker output of the computer to the K3 line it. Then speaker out from the K3 to the mic input on the PC. You do not need external sound card or interface to work HRD digital modes. Thats how I connect it between HRD and my K3. Then you use DATA-A as the mode for th

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Ease of installing modules at a later date

2012-07-16 Thread Fred Jensen
On 7/16/2012 3:38 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Nonetheless, I've seen few complaints that adding anything to the K3 is > "difficult". Instead, doing the change might be a bit time-consuming as, for > example, if you have to pull the KRX3 or K144XV modules to get to something, > then put everythin

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread rckchp
However, the solar panels don't work at all night and output is diminished on overcast and cloud cover daysthe Bio-Lite will work anytime as long as you have something to burn in it. I agree its an expensive (initial cost) gadget but could be better than nothing in some circumstances...a

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Fred Jensen
On 7/16/2012 3:27 PM, Jim - yahoo wrote: > This is little more than a very expensive novelty with a poor output > and the other serious disadvantages previously mentioned, if you only > require a 2 watt output it can be achieved for a fraction of the > price using a solar charger. Ahhh yes Mate,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 frequency stability

2012-07-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
Tony, The KX3's temperature stability is specified at +/- 1 ppm typical over 0-50 C. That's +/- 14 Hz on 20 meters. Normally the short-term stability would be far greater than this. However, during long key- down periods there is some heating of the RF board, which includes both the PA and

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Actually, the entire junction is immersed in the temperature to be measured with the thermocouple.  The other ends are joined in a controlled temperature area and the current is measured to find the unknown temperature.  If two thermocouples are connected in series the voltage available is doubl

[Elecraft] what connection to computer soundcard & Ham Radio Deluxe works well with K3?

2012-07-16 Thread jsdroyster
We have been using HRD logbook successfully but we want to start using more features such as recording and digital modes.  What interfaces and sound cards work well between K3 and HRD on a Windows 7 computer?  What do I need to buy? Thanks!! Julie KT4JR ___

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread WILLIS COOKE
The Bio-Lite was not advertised to power a QRP rig.  It is sold as an efficient camp stove and house stove for 3rd world countries and it will charge a cell phone or iPhone as an added advantage.  Of course there are cheaper ways to charge a cell phone or power a QRP rig, but powering a QRP rig

Re: [Elecraft] OT: (Another) End of an Era

2012-07-16 Thread J&J Kulp
On Jul 16, 2012, at 6:09 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: > Or do what I did and NOT order the bandpass filter and put the money into a > KX3Then I have another radio AND the short wave bands... (Might be faulty logic, but it worked for me.smile) de jim K3SW > > To bring things back on topic

Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

2012-07-16 Thread Lu Romero
This is an ideal suggestion. I use the M-Audio Sustain Foot Switch. Bought it at the same place I got my Yamaha CM500, Guitar Center. We have a store in town, but I bought mine on their web page. It is identical to the Heil FS-1 and costs $15. I have three. Additionally, it has a slide swit

[Elecraft] Lighter spring pressure for the KXPD3

2012-07-16 Thread Art Nienhouse
Hi Buck Lighter spring pressure how I did it. I found a longer spring I cut off the ends where the coil bind winding are, cut it just short of installed length same as the (original) spring length. Next I closed one end a bit to fit tight on the threads of the screw then Installed the spring

[Elecraft] KX3 frequency stability

2012-07-16 Thread Tony Estep
I have made an unfortunate discovery. I don't know if this is just my KX3 or is more generally applicable, but: when I run WSPR with my KX3, the frequency stability is inadequate to get good results on transmit. I discovered this by transmitting with 1.0 watts with the KX3 and then the K3, using th

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KAT500 (was "Auto Tuner")

2012-07-16 Thread ae5jd
Now that the desktop KAT500 is a near-term reality, is there any projected timeline on the remote version? (I haven't seen any discussion of the remote version for some time.) Any more details about configuration, etc? Many thanks. 73, Bart AE5JD -- View this message in context: http://

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Ease of installing modules at a later date

2012-07-16 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Since the receivers are entirely separate, you will need the general coverage bandpass filter for each one if you want to SWL with both. What people object to most often is removing the KRX3 sub-receiver module to access the main rx board components underneath - specifically the roofing filters a

[Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Jim - yahoo
This is little more than a very expensive novelty with a poor output and the other serious disadvantages previously mentioned, if you only require a 2 watt output it can be achieved for a fraction of the price using a solar charger. Jim Chick G4NWJ __

[Elecraft] [K3] Ease of installing modules at a later date

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Lowman
I think I may have asked before about the need to match the filters in the sub-receiver with the main receiver, so please forgive the redundancy. Slightly different question: How difficult is it to install the general-coverage bandpass filter and second receiver after the K3 is assembled? I w

Re: [Elecraft] OT: (Another) End of an Era

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Lowman
Maybe I missed something in the article, but I didn't read that BBC was shutting down; only that they were moving to a new location. I was also unaware that CBC had gone silent on the shortwave bands. Last time driving north from Bakersfield on Highway 99, I noticed that the VOA towers were con

[Elecraft] PTT Foot Switch

2012-07-16 Thread Chuck Smallhouse
Yes Gary I fondly (?) remember those days ! You also had to carry a spare fuel pump to overcome vapor lock out here in the dessert, on hot days. You can still buy those dimmer foot switches in auto parts stores. They are usually behind the counter and are listed as a replacement for certain b

Re: [Elecraft] (Another) End of an Era

2012-07-16 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Not leaving the bands, just moving from Bush house to a new building. 73 de David, M0XDF -- Since we are destined to live out our lives in the prison of our minds, our one duty is to furnish it well. -Peter Ustinov, actor, writer and director (1921-2004) On 16 Jul 2012, at 22:27, David Moes wrote

[Elecraft] Test

2012-07-16 Thread Chuck Smallhouse
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 single lever key

2012-07-16 Thread stan levandowski
Hello list! My name is Stan WB2LQF. Besides my *real* claim to fame as the proud owner of "Electrocraft" K1, K2, K3, KX1, and KX3 (#0325) products, I also am friends with Ulrich Steinberg (N2DE/DJ8GO) and Piero Begali (I2RTF). Piero and Ulrich have developed a prototype for a paddle that wil

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I was being careless calling it a "thermocouple" - it's actually a "thermopile" using the Seebeck Effect. Mechanically dissimilar metals are placed in contact with each other while one is heated and the other is not. The temperature difference produces an electric current to flow. This old techni

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Willis
You do not get five volts from a thermocouple. Usually about 0.1 volts depending on the type and temperature but you can connect many in series to make a thermopile. If you are creative you can home brew your own stove, blower and thermopile and be the first with DXCCWB (wood burning). Sent f

Re: [Elecraft] (Another) End of an Era

2012-07-16 Thread David Moes
Sad to see the national broadcasters like BBC and recently CBC (Radio Canada International) leaving the shortwave bands. On 7/15/2012 11:34 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > For all of you SWL's spooking the HF bands with your K3s and KX3s, here is > another end of an era - the BBC leaving its

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 single lever key

2012-07-16 Thread W7GJ, Lance
Very neat job! VY 73, Lance On 7/16/2012 8:27 PM, Bill W4ZV [via Elecraft] wrote: > > KH7T wrote > Is anyone contemplating a single lever key for the KXPD3 mounting? > > No KX3 here yet but I made one for my ATS-3: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wutov8MVr6Q > > Maybe this will give y

Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?

2012-07-16 Thread KQ8M
I have used a 2 speed sewing machine foot switch for the past 40 years. I used the first switch so I don't have to push very much. The only thing I have had to do was change the cable twice because they rotted but the switch keeps going and going and... 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 single lever key

2012-07-16 Thread Rick Tavan N6XI
Have you tried a small clip or wire to bind the two levers of the KXPD3 together so that they move in concert? That would be pretty close to a single lever paddle. /Rick On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM, John Buck wrote: > Is anyone contemplating a single lever key for the KXPD3 mounting? > > -

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Rick Tavan N6XI
Love it - the KX3/W Wood-Powered all-band radio! Alas, with only 2W (and at 5V) out of the thermocouple, I think that idea will have to wait for Bio-Lite Version 2. /Rick On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 9:53 AM, Gregory Beat wrote: > Give Wayne 2 weeks with a Bio-Lite and he would likely have an Elecraf

[Elecraft] External T/R switch for the K3, etc.

2012-07-16 Thread amfmtv
I have some peripheral neuropathy in both feet, and can not always feel a foot switch. However, I found a neat little plastic box with two push switches already in it on ebay. One switch is momentary, one is latching. Good for quick break in or longer winded transmissions. Cost was less tha

Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?

2012-07-16 Thread Thomas Horsten
Hi Jim, I'm using a footswitch I bought off eBay from a "tattoo supplies" account or something like that, it cost me $5 plus shipping and does a great job, all I had to do was change the supplied 1/4" jack to a phono plug. It's solid construction and works a treat, it doesn't have to cost a fortu

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Willis
If you look at the spec sheet it does tell the power output. It Is two watts nominal and four watts max at five volts. Maybe a QRPP rig? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2012, at 12:53, "Fred Townsend" wrote: > Oh it has pop rivets too? Ya! That's what I really want to lay ash on my > delicate

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Willis
I think this is a question for the N1MM Yahoo group. Have you tried there? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2012, at 12:40, Eric Van der Velde wrote: > I also use a serial port (COM1) for communication between te K3 and my > computer. The thing is that I have N1MM and CWSkimmer running at the

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Holger Schurig
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 single lever key

2012-07-16 Thread Bill W4ZV
KH7T wrote > > Is anyone contemplating a single lever key for the KXPD3 mounting? > No KX3 here yet but I made one for my ATS-3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wutov8MVr6Q Maybe this will give you some ideas. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabbl

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K1 build - internal or external tuner?

2012-07-16 Thread Gil G.
I'll second that! I didn't do it, now I regret it.. Gil. -- http://radiopreppers.com On Jul 16, 2012, at 1:48 PM, Mike Morrow wrote: > But PLEASE...seriously consider buying your kit with the > K1BKLTKT LCD backlight option BEFORE you begin building a K1. __

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Bill W4ZV
PE3V wrote > > I also use a serial port (COM1) for communication between te K3 and my > computer. The thing is that I have N1MM and CWSkimmer running at the same > time. They both need information from the K3 (like current frequency). > I need some splitter which sends the QRG to both N1MM and C

[Elecraft] Fix for K3 frequency shift on 2 meters when using K3EXREF option with K144XV

2012-07-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
Some users of the K3EXREF (external reference lock option) have reported a small, periodic frequency shift on 2 meters. This occurs only if a K144XV module with PLL lock module is also installed, and the external 10-MHz reference is connected. There's a simple fix for the frequency shift. In

Re: [Elecraft] Digital Mode Interface for the KX3 for WSJT modes

2012-07-16 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I will continue to explore the possibility of an ultra-compact solution by just breaking out cables from a DB9 connector. However, in the interest of time, my first interface will use the RIGblaster Plug & Play unit from West Mountain Radio. This c

Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

2012-07-16 Thread Terry Schieler
Correct, Bill. In my younger day's I had wired a micro switch to the bass drum pedal of my drum kit for the purpose of setting off pyrotechnics on stage. Long after my retirement from professional music (as well as from blowing things up) I tried to use the bass drum pedal as a PTT switch just

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Hi Eric, Try something along these lines hub4com --baud=38400 --octs=off --stop=2 --no-default-fc-route=All:All --route=All:All --create-filter=pinmap:"--rts=!connect --dtr=!connect" --add-filters=0:pinmap COM1 \\.\CNCB0 \\.\CNCB1 Not well-tested, but might get you a bit further along... 73

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 single lever key

2012-07-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
I have similar difficulty John, those *#%! alternating dits and dahs are just not for me. I can use a dual lever paddle if the keying is Ultimatic - no alternating, and the last paddle closed gets priority. So Wayne, if enough of us beg, can you add Ultimatic keying? Especially desired for the

[Elecraft] foot switch

2012-07-16 Thread Joel Cohen
I have an almost new foot switch by Heil that I am willing to part with if someone is interested. Joel wa9ykr __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mai

[Elecraft] KX3 single lever key

2012-07-16 Thread John Buck
Is anyone contemplating a single lever key for the KXPD3 mounting? Perhaps a firmware option with dots on one side and dashes on the other side with no iambic action would work. The logic would ignore opposite side closure until after release of the first closure. I believe this would functio

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Eric Van der Velde
Matt, I will have a look into VSPE. Looks like it also has ethernet functionality. Thanks, Eric PE3V From: mzil...@magellangps.com To: ericvanderve...@hotmail.com; wrco...@yahoo.com CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:13:30 -0700 Subject: RE: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimme

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Matthew Zilmer
There is also VSPE for general purpose serial port virtualization. I use LP Bridge for RMS Express. It expects separate control and keying ports. Good luck! Matt Zilmer Consultant - Product Management Dept. Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. Tel: (909) 394-6052 Cell: (909) 730-6552 Si fr

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Eric Van der Velde
Iain, I tried the GPS HUB example (http://com0com.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/com0com/hub4com/ReadMe.txt) from hub4com (2 com0com pairs and hub4com). As soon as I started the hub4com the TRX started sending (PTT + KEY). No QRG info and the keydown situation didn't stop until I killed the hub4com

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Eric Van der Velde
Matt, LP Bridge works fine! com0com looks more ligthweigth to me and gives me the possibility to run CWSkimmer on another PC the N1MM computer. Thanks, Eric PE3V > From: mzil...@magellangps.com > To: ericvanderve...@hotmail.com; wrco...@yahoo.com > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Mon, 16 Ju

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 8:38 AM, PE3V wrote: > I am trying to setup a serial connection between an Elecraft K3, CWSkimmer > and > N1MM using com0com/hub4com. > > I don't get it working. Anyone on this forum who got this working properly? > > Thanks Eric PE3V (ex PA3FKN) > > PS I tried LP Bridge an

[Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Fred Townsend
Oh it has pop rivets too? Ya! That's what I really want to lay ash on my delicate electronics. Something that I can't move or pack while it's hot, gets soot all over my backpack and rusts when it's left out overnight. Notice they don't say how much current it puts out. That's because thermopiles do

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread PE3V
I also use a serial port (COM1) for communication between te K3 and my computer (also no success with USB over here). The thing is that I have N1MM and CWSkimmer running at the same time. They both need information from the K3 (like current frequency). I need some splitter which sends the QRG t

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Matthew Zilmer
Try LP Bridge. Matt Zilmer Consultant - Product Management Dept. Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. Tel: (909) 394-6052 Cell: (909) 730-6552 Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K1 build - internal or external tuner?

2012-07-16 Thread Mike Morrow
Stan/AE7UT wrote: > ...trying to convince myself I can build a K1. Excellent choice! For twelve years K1 #175 has been my favorite QRP rig. But PLEASE...seriously consider buying your kit with the K1BKLTKT LCD backlight option BEFORE you begin building a K1. It was not available when I bought

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Eric Van der Velde
I also use a serial port (COM1) for communication between te K3 and my computer. The thing is that I have N1MM and CWSkimmer running at the same time. They both need information from the K3 (like current frequency). I need some splitter which sends the QRG to both N1MM and CWSkimmer. thanks, Er

Re: [Elecraft] Digital Mode Interface for the KX3 for WSJT modes

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/15/2012 12:15 AM, Edward R. Cole wrote: > I rarely listen to the audio of digital signals since my brain cannot > decode them, anyway. With a 3.5mm phone plug inserted the internal > speaker is disconnected so I suppose you are using either headphones > or ext. speaker. No need to hear the s

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Willis
I bought an RS-232 card and gave up on the USB converter. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:38, PE3V wrote: > I am trying to setup a serial connection between an Elecraft K3, CWSkimmer > and > N1MM using com0com/hub4com. > > I don't get it working. Anyone on this forum who got this wo

Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?

2012-07-16 Thread Ramon Tristani
I have been using a Yaesu MD-100 Microphone with stand that incorporates not one but three push to talk switches. The mic and the PTT switches work perfectly with the K3. Ramon KP4GE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailm

[Elecraft] New KX3 field-test firmware with Noise Reduction (NR) and Autonotch

2012-07-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
We're presently testing a field-test release of firmware with NR and autonotch. Early reports have been very enthusiastic, but I'd like to find a few more early adopters to really give it a workout. If you've been anxiously awaiting NR and autonotch on your KX3, and you don't mind loading ex

[Elecraft] [K3] Linein/Lineout position in audio path?

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Miller
I've recorded some voice for use in WinWarbler via the Lineout and soundcard as a wave file. When doing that I left my equalizer settings as I normally would on the K3 (bottom two fully cut, next one -6db, top boosted a bit.) When I play this back into LineIN to be sent does it go through the equa

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Gregory Beat
Give Wayne 2 weeks with a Bio-Lite and he would likely have an Elecraft upgrade -- AKA MythBusters style. :-) w9gb On Jul 16, 2012, at 11:49 AM, "Ron D'Eau Claire" wrote: > Interesting! The Russians had something like that back in the 1960's for > their rural populations but I never saw one f

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Interesting! The Russians had something like that back in the 1960's for their rural populations but I never saw one for sale here in the 'west'. The Soviet version was a mass of thermocouples (which Biolite seems to be as well) that sat above a kerosene lamp and generated enough electricity to r

Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

2012-07-16 Thread Pete Michaelis - N8TR
I use a Treadlite switch model t-51-S made by the Linemaster Switch Corp. I have several that I have found at Flea markets and Ham Fests. However, for the reasons described below, I do not like foot switches so I use them as "knee" switches. I mount them vertically beneath my operating desks.

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread N5GE
Interesting. Using a fan to accelerate combustion was an intelligent idea. An improved version would not be assembled with pop rivets. When pop rivets are used in thin material they tend to loosen over time. Otherwise a very innovative approach. Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Membe

[Elecraft] K1 For Sale

2012-07-16 Thread Tony Castellano
I bought a KX3, so my K1 is for sale. It contains a 4 band > module (40m thru 17m), 80 kHz VFO range, internal ATU, > Backlight and torroids wound and tested by "thetorroidguy". I built this > as a backup rig to my K2 which I use most of the time. > I am a graduate EE and built two K2's besid

[Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread PE3V
I am trying to setup a serial connection between an Elecraft K3, CWSkimmer and N1MM using com0com/hub4com. I don't get it working. Anyone on this forum who got this working properly? Thanks Eric PE3V (ex PA3FKN) PS I tried LP Bridge and that's working fine, but com0com looks a little bit more li

Re: [Elecraft] general coverage receive on KX3

2012-07-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
webrehm wrote: > The RF band-pass filters are used for both transmit and receive. > Filters are > selected with low-loss CMOS RF switches. The band pass filters > significantly > attenuate receive signals at harmonics of the RX frequency, > particularly the > odd harmonics. This is true.

Re: [Elecraft] I thought Elecraft was a household name!

2012-07-16 Thread Bill Frantz
My club, the West Valley Amateur Radio Association (WVARA) is where I learned about Elecraft. I had heard nothing but praise for the K2 and K3 at mettings and when I was put in charge of the GOTA tent a couple of field days ago they said, "We've got a K2 for you.", so I downloaded the manual wi

[Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Gregory Beat
Looking for a power source for those QRP hiking and backpacking weekend trips? Bio-Lite CampStove ( and charger) http://biolitestove.com/ w9gb Sent from the new iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

2012-07-16 Thread Peter Wollan
QLF ! Sorry, I couldn't resist. Peter W0LLN On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 9:24 AM, wrote: > Perhaps you have an old hand key hanging around. Some of the WW II models > make great PTT switches. > > Bill, VA3OL __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K1 build - internal or external tuner?

2012-07-16 Thread Gil G.
Hello Stan, You can order a T1 now, so you can use it with other radios, but then, order the internal tuner later. I just built mine and it is nice to be able to tune immediately, without having to plug-in something else.. Gil. -- http://radiopreppers.com On Jul 16, 2012, at 2:54 AM, Stanton

Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

2012-07-16 Thread bill . va3ol
Perhaps you have an old hand key hanging around. Some of the WW II models make great PTT switches. Bill, VA3OL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: ma

Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Miller KG0KP
My problem with the footswitch is that I never liked the height of it making foot tired holding it up to try to keep it from scooting away. Solved by mounting it on a thin piece of paneling and then another piece of 3/4 inch board on top to raise my foot to a comfortable level compared to the s

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Query

2012-07-16 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Hank, No. It would be nice for those that have wide external monitors. Perhaps it is on the firmware wish list. 73, Mike K2MK Hank Garretson wrote > > I'm sure I could dig out the answer from manual, but please a quick > question: > > Can one have different parameters for P3 and SVGA. For

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K1 build - internal or external tuner?

2012-07-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Stan, You said the "magic words" in saying you have other QRP uses for a tuner, so go for the T1. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/16/2012 2:54 AM, Stanton A. Bailey wrote: > I've built a few things trying to convince myself I can build a K1. > I just built a Ten-Tec 1225 Tuner and all went fantastic. > > I'

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