Don (and others),
One problem down, one to go.
I believe I have solved the modulation issue. I started fresh and did all
alignments, from Freq calibration, PLL, Filters, BFO passband (with your
excellent descriptions on how to use Spectrogram). Especially the BFO was way
off. I am not sure
In a recent message, John Ragle tpcj1...@crocker.com writes
I know that most applications will run just fine on a 64-bit machine. I
was worried about applications, e.g. add-in cards, that require separate
drivers. Some that I have seen are marked that the driver is 32-bit only
and that it won't
This is similar to the reasoning that leads some people buy an IC7800
instead of a K3 - not necessarily the right decision ;-)
73 to all
Geoff
G3UCK
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To: elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 32/64 bit...
I don't trust
Hi Dave,
First you have to be really sure which antenna is being used on 10 meters.
Lets say you are using your main antenna for the sub RX on all bands. Just
one small errant button push could accidentally change the antenna selection
on 10 meters only. This selection is saved on a per band
I determined the cause was a flaw in the recent shack remodeling. I had
the K-3 and the amp. under a shelf that apparently wasn't allowing
enough air flow. Even though I had the more then the recommended
clearances for air flow, that was not enough. I put the amp. out in the
wide open Sunday
Same experience here: K3 driving the KPA-500 on 220v to about 500w out with
23-26w drive, depending on band. When RTTY CQing, with reasonable period
between CQs (like 3-4 seconds), amp temp gets up to 57-60c and the fan does
its thing.
When I'm getting answers to every CQ, amp temp usually stays
Earl,
It could be the microphone, or it could be wiring, or it could be the
K2. What happens if you go to CW mode and close the mic PTT button?
Does it transmit?
73,
Don W3FPR
On 9/30/2012 9:32 PM, Earl Ritchie wrote:
Hi;
I have K2 ser. # 5621 and the KPA 100 which was working
In the last couple of months I diagnosed and fixed a problem with the KPA100.
There were two failures -- one was U6 -- EL5146C which was shorted internally
and kept the KPA100 microprocessor from receiving the +5 volts it required. The
second were failures in the 1N5711 Schottky diodes D16 and
*Hi Gang:*
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*Thanks to all for the replies to my post. I think I am relearning some
important items.*
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*I will post a followup after I regain some direction and re-understanding.
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I use the auto-notch a lot - mostly to get rid of the tuner-uppers on 40
and 75 meters
SSB. It does its job of removing the offending tones well. However, it
does introduce a
slight artifact into the received audio. Is there any means to get rid
of the artifact?
I also use a Kenwood TS-480
Having sold out of the second batch, we are now accepting preorder
registrations towards a possible next production run. FYI, so far we
have 3 preorders towards our production-commitment goal of 20.
Please visit ...
http://www.unpcbs.com/list/ -- for the very latest preorder count, and
to add
Check past message related to auto-notch artifact issue, we are waiting fix
as promised for elecraft team
Edu yy4gmj
On Oct 1, 2012 1:21 PM, Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote:
I use the auto-notch a lot - mostly to get rid of the tuner-uppers on 40
and 75 meters
SSB. It does its job of removing the
Thank you - now I know it is a known issue and not something I doing
incorrectly.
Any idea when a fix is coming?
Bill W2BLC
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I had the following two problems during the RTTY contest this past weekend.
1.- I had to reset the mode from FSK D to AFSK A many times. Usually when
I changed bands or a large change in frequency within the same band. When I
get to the top of the band and want to go back to the bottom of
Folks, let's end this thread. in general, please do not argue pro/con on
various computers or operating systems here.
73,
Eric
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On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:32 AM, Geoffrey Downs geoffre...@madasafish.com wrote:
This is similar to the reasoning that leads some
Andreas, are you measuring SSB using a peak Watt meter? If you are just
measuring it on an average reading meter, your power level will always appear
lower than a continuous CW carrier.
73,
Eric
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On Sep 30, 2012, at 11:03 PM, Andreas Hofmann
Joe,
I don't know anything in the K3 that would cause your problem 1, but I
strongly suspect that is an N1MM related situation.
My guess on your problem 2 is that you were not driving the audio hard
enough.
With the K3, you cannot follow the frequent advice given for data modes
to set the
Dave, AB9CA just wrote off Reflector ... So how much are they?
Ethan, K8GU just wrote off Reflector ... Did I miss mention of cost?
Sorry about that guys! The price ($145 each + SH) is posted at
http://www.unpcbs.com/frontdoor/ but that webpage is (and will remain)
fairly well hidden until we
For problem 2, it sounds like you are providing insufficient drive to the K3,
and this causes power creep as the K3 tries to compensate.
What does your ALC meter read? It should have 4 steady bars with the fifth bar
flickering. Then, you can set the desired output power level with the power
Sorry, I should have been a little clearer -- it seems you are providing
insufficient *audio* drive to the K3.
73, Matt VK2ACL
On 02/10/2012, at 5:43 AM, Matt Maguire vk2...@gmail.com wrote:
For problem 2, it sounds like you are providing insufficient drive to the K3,
and this causes
Second what Don said. Has to be in AFSK drive adjustment.
Here identical N1MM/K3/KPA500 except ran FSK. Power always went up to
max set power from the first diddle.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 10/1/2012 19:28, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Joe,
I don't know anything in the K3 that would cause your problem
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Joe K2UF j...@k2uf.com wrote:
1.- I had to reset the mode from FSK D to AFSK A many times. Usually when
I changed bands or a large change in frequency within the same band. When I
get to the top of the band and want to go back to the bottom of the band I
I did a search and didn't come up with much. Do you have the title of
the original post regarding these artifacts and a possible fix?
Bill W2BLC
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When running split CW and a particularly small bandwidth setting like Span
10, the VGA monitor freq indicator is huge, and unlike the P3's screen not
as 'transparent', that is it is a distractedly prominent nearly solid red.
When I am trying to find an empty spot to transmit in a pile up, it is
I'm finding this a bit of an issue too!
73 Stephen G4SJP
On 1 October 2012 21:11, ai6ii ai...@att.net wrote:
When running split CW and a particularly small bandwidth setting like Span
10, the VGA monitor freq indicator is huge, and unlike the P3's screen not
as 'transparent', that is it is a
Check your filter bandwidth setting on VFO B.
Mike Sanders
KOAZ
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Stephen Prior
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 15:13 PM
To:
Hi Joe: I've had a problem similar to your #1 for over a year now. In my
case while running FSK the K3 (Ser 2432) would switch from 45 to 75 baud all
by itself in the middle of the contest - it may have been after a band or
large frequency change, I don't remember now. I also had a problem
During the CQWW RTTY Contest this past weekend, I got the feeling
that the K3 receiver could have used some additional RF gain. I
was using the 250 Hz filter with +4 dB of I.F. gain dialed in.
Switching the preamp on and off produced just a barely
perceptible change in the background noise.
First let me say I love this radio… KX31695. It works os well.
My second QSO was with the guys on Swain Island 5 watts SSB they gave me a 57…
I was using Wayne's test antenna…
Really I do love this radio
BUT
Those damn knurled nuts on the sides that support the little legs that fold
out. I
Bill,
Combining the not inst message with the Info 080 are indicators that
you likely have a problem with the KAT100. I would first open the
bottom and look carefully and critically at the soldering, particularly
in the front corner where the firmware IC is located.
If your K2 is sensitive
Hi Dave,
Our PR10 preamp module has an MDS in the -143 to -144 range on 10
meters. It doesn't get much better than that on any ham transceiver.
(Using it with a K3 requires a KXV3 or KXV3A module as well, since it
gets patched through the RX ANT IN/OUT jacks.)
The stock MDS of the K3 on 10
Hi Doug,
Interesting. How do you know it's the K3 and not the logging program.
Or some other piece of hardware doing interfacing? Could RFI be a
cause? You don't say what your setup for RTTY is.
I'm been running RTTY contests with the K3 for years using a hardware
TNC in FSK. At times we've
Hi Gang:
Well I spent the day re-reading all of your messages on this subject and
also the manual! I think I am straight once again on antenna selection, RX
ANT button, BSET and AB etc.
If I notice any other issues, I know the best Hams on the K3 reflector will
listen up!
Thanks again to you
Wayne,
In response to a recent question about the K3's rx sensitivity on 10M, you
mentioned the PR10 preamp. New product? Or the result of sleep deprivation?
73,
Bruce, N1RX
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Hi Brian: I haven't been on RTTY too much recently so the problem hasn't
occured for some time. That being said, I'm going to see if I can pin
things down a bit and report back.
The setup is a K3 with a microKeyer II running with a KPA500 at about 300W.
I'm using MMTTY (within DX4Win) for
Apparently, even though we've shipped a couple of these with excellent
results, I jumped the gun on the announcement. Sorry about that. It'll
be on the order page soon.
Could be old age. 55 tomorrow. Ouch!
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Oct 1, 2012, at 3:16 PM, Bruce Beford wrote:
Wayne,
In response
Hi Michael,
The transmit width is not affected by the receive bandwidth, as you figured
out. Let me play around with the Tx indicator's color and see if I can make
something work for a future release.
73,
Paul
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View this message in context:
Happy Birthday, Wayne. Enjoy. 8-)
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From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com]
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:40 PM
To: Bruce Beford
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 PR10 N6KR???
Apparently, even though we've shipped a couple of these with
Joe,
Problem 1 is probably mainly an N1MM Logger configuration issue. In the
Configurer under Mode Control, right side (Mode sent to radio), beside
RTTY change the two list boxes to read AFSK in order to select AFSK A on
the K3 (RTTY is N1MM's terminology for the K3's FSK D mode). If you use
Cats out of the bag now Wayne :-)
Happy Birthday !!
Bob
K6UJ
On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:07 PM, Bruce Beford wrote:
Happy Birthday, Wayne. Enjoy. 8-)
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From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com]
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:40 PM
To: Bruce Beford
Cc:
I thought my lack of color vision was Mom and Dad's fault until a doctor
at the health center at college told me, Poor choice of parents.
Guess I'm responsible after all. :-)
The handle on my service monitor has right and left-handed threads on
the knobs that hold it to the case and a shoulder
Paul,
The TX cursor is incorrect in DATA A ... it still shows the default
bandwidth for FSK D/AFSK A. With DATA A the transmit bandwidth can
be anything from 100 Hz for PSK31 anyplace within the 2.7/2.8 KHz
filter to more than 1 KHz for some of the MFSK/Olivia modes.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
Welcome to the 55 club, om. 'Bout time you joined up
matt
On Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:39:30 -0700, you wrote:
Apparently, even though we've shipped a couple of these with excellent
results, I jumped the gun on the announcement. Sorry about that. It'll
be on the order page soon.
Could be
How is that going to work out if we have PR6 ?
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member
On Mon, 1 Oct 2012 15:39:30 -0700, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
wrote:
Apparently, even though we've shipped a couple of these with excellent
results, I jumped the gun on
Matt Zilmer wrote:
Welcome to the 55 club, om.
I'm not really worried, Matt, but thanks for your concern.
On a related sour note, I hear that 60 is the new 40, 80 is the new
60, and Dead is the new 80.
Wayne
N6KR
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On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 5:03 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
Matt Zilmer wrote:
Welcome to the 55 club, om.
I'm not really worried, Matt, but thanks for your concern.
On a related sour note, I hear that 60 is the new 40, 80 is the new
60, and Dead is the new 80.
Wayne
N6KR
Gives (us) about 25 years then, to complete our novels and work all
the DXCC countries on 2 Watts, CW.
Just think about what you accomplished in your *first* 25 years.
matt
On Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:03:58 -0700, you wrote:
Matt Zilmer wrote:
Welcome to the 55 club, om.
I'm not really worried,
Wayne,
You are just a youngster. but you are not counting right. Last
February, I celebrated being 32 (32nd anniversary of my 40th birthday) -
Life begins at 40 - right?
Remember, old is a state of mind and has little to do with
chronological age. I have seen people who were old at 45 just
Well, I heard it was time and a half after 40. makes my 63 into 74! Ouch
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 7:54 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Wayne,
You are just a youngster. but you are not counting right. Last
February, I celebrated being 32 (32nd anniversary of my 40th birthday) -
Wayne Burdick wrote:
On a related sour note, I hear that 60 is the new 40
Hmmm, Don't know about that. I am 61 and I don't remember
having a pain somewhere on my body 24/7 at 40 like I do now.
Anyway, Happy Birthday.
73, George, NC5G
My KX3, assembled, is due to be delivered in a few days (ordered 28-Aug at the
New England Division Hamfest). I am debating whether to sell my SignaLink
digimode interface that I used with my TS2000. (I am selling the TS2K to
finance the new KX3.)
My question to the group, please, is should
I have noticed an instantaneous random blue peak trace across my external
monitor when my P3 is first turned on. It just as quickly goes away and all
is normal. The trace vertical height and horizontal location varies each
time the P3 is turned on. This trace does not appear on the P3
Eric,
The KX3 may need some sort of interface for digital modes because it has
galvanic isolation on the audio lines. So keep it until you get your
KX3 up and running so you can experiment between the SL and direct
connection to your computer soundcard.
I like to be safe and use a galvanic
The manual states:
*Loosen the two rear thumbscrews before adjusting the legs. Tighten
them afterwards.*
...and if that method is followed, it's simple and works 100 percent. If
the leg movement were simply friction-based without screws, it would be
even simpler, but maybe at the expense of
What I *meant* was that the SignaLink has galvanic isolation on the
audio lines - I see that was not clear in my words
73,
Don W3FPR
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Eric,
The KX3 may need some sort of interface for digital modes because it has
galvanic isolation on the audio lines.
Hi Don and Aki,
You two have convinced me. I'll hold on to the SignaLink. Thank you.
Now, I only have to sell the 'big' rig.
73,
ERIC
K1NUN
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To: K1NUN k1...@netscape.net
Cc: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Mon,
Golly Wayne, you're two years older than my fiance. She's a big live music fan
and we go to a lot of concerts and hit a lot of dives listening to late night
blues. Sometimes she has a hard time keeping up with me, as well on the hiking
trails.
Old age is a state of mind. BTW, I also have a
Wes Stewart wrote:
...we go to a lot of concerts and hit a lot of dives listening to
late night blues.
Sounds like fun, Wes. Drop by my place for some live entertainment
next time you and your Fiancée are in the Bay Area. I play a few home-
grown blues tunes. We might be able to convince
Only believe half of what you see and nothing that you hear about anything
that has to do with age! ONLY the bad stuff is true (8-) so live it up
today!!!
Fred/N0AZZ
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Cool. I'm back in my early 40s again. Awright!
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 1, 2012, at 5:03 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
Matt Zilmer wrote:
Welcome to the 55 club, om.
I'm not really worried, Matt, but thanks for your concern.
On a related sour note, I hear that 60 is the
My mind keeps telling me that I'm still in my 20's and 30's it's the body
that reminds me otherwise or lack thereof I should say. My mind tells me to
do many things still and projects I would love to complete or old hobbies,
it is the Body that refuses and keeps me in check.
RE CHECKING it may be
and Dead is the new 80.
Don't believe that. My mother is 90 ... two of her siblings are in
their mid 80s and all are still living independently. They lost one
brother last December at 87 (he gave up after seeing his wife through
several years of a degenerative neurological condition). Their
My mom checked out one day before her 96th birthday. Still living
independently in the home I grew up in.
--- On Mon, 10/1/12, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote:
and Dead is the new 80.
Don't believe that. My mother is 90 ... two of her siblings are in
their mid 80s and all are still
These posts are great. I am 45 and can still rip on a snowboard better than
most twenty year olds. I do need ibuprofen after a tough day on cornice at
mammoth though. My dad is 72 and he and his wife are competitive beach bop
swing dancers. Attitude, lifestyle and genes seem to be key
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