On 11/07/2012 11:00 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
effect on CW decode accuracy. Decode timing has also been changed
slightly to improve copy of code sent with shortened letter spaces--
typical of operators who rush their code, running letters closer
together.
To improved sending accuracy, consider
If you are using a CW decoder but would like to learn or improve your own CW
capabilities, I invite you to look at www.cwops.org/cwacademy.html
The Academy is offered by CWops and is free to all.
Pete, W1RM
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Pins 3 and 8 of the FT-950 are paralleled and tied to ground, pin 5, on
the KPA-500. (Not PA KEY, pin 2.) I looked at the FT-950 schematic and
it appears pin 8 (FT-950 - TX Inhibit) can be left floating, but I went
ahead and grounded it anyway as recommended.
See (
Should read: (Not PA KEY, pin 10 on KPA-500.)
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Pins 3 and 8 of the FT-950 are paralleled and tied to ground, pin 5, on
the KPA-500. (Not PA KEY, pin 2.) I looked at the FT-950 schematic and
it appears pin 8 (FT-950 - TX Inhibit) can be left floating, but I went
ahead and grounded it
Will the KX3 MCU 1.06:
AUTOSPOT TUNES RIT: If RIT is on, AUTO-SPOT fine-tunes only the RIT
offset, leaving VFO As frequency untouched. (Auto-spot applies to CW and
PSK-D modes; it is enabled by turning on CWT. Tap SPOT to auto-spot.)
Be added to the K3 FW?
John KN5L
Eric, yesterday Don emailed a number of us off list with the things he did to
quieten the fan noise of the KPA500..
I will leave it up to him if he wants to post his modifications or not, but
one of the things he suggested was to entirely isolate the fan itself from all
metal sheeting or
One thing I tried during a recent contest was to set FAN CTL = 1 during
the contest, or at least whenever I was CQing. The noise level stayed
constant instead of jumping up and down with the PA temperature, and a
constant noise level is easier to cope with. Outside of contests, I set
FAN CTL =
As I was putting the new charger in place I noticed a nylon standoff (I assume
it came off the old shield.
And the instructions has nothing about reuSing it. Though I would think that it
should be reused to help 'support' the board as there is already another one in
place (new) on another
Rich, You did not specify if your were on SSB or CW. There is no problem
when on SSB.
The real issue is when on CW or RTTY. The constant cycling and roar of the
last fan speed is
very unnerving.
Toby W4CAk
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Selling my K1 -4 band unit.
40 / 30 / 20 / 17
With the following modules installed and working:
K1BKTL Backlight
KAT1 Antenna Tuner
KNB1 Noise Blanker
KTS1 Tilt Stand
FDIMP Finger Dimple
All manuals included. Unit was purchased Dec 2008 and assembled in Jan 2009.
Minimal in shack only use. Looks
John Oppenheimer wrote
[...] If RIT is on, AUTO-SPOT fine-tunes only the RIT
offset, leaving VFO As frequency untouched. (Auto-spot applies to CW and
PSK-D modes; it is enabled by turning on CWT. Tap SPOT to auto-spot.) Be
added to the K3 FW?[...]
Now that would be very handy! I have found
Hi-
Just to increase the potential for fun, I'd like to ad the external KPA100
amplifier and KAT100 auto tuner to my K2/10 setup. Eithe complete unit or
unused or unfinished kits towards this end. Cash or swap for various pieces of
1950's gear. Or swap complete never up 58Ft Rohn 25G fold over
And another great resource, if you want to build your own practice files,
is ebook2cw,written by Fabian Kurz, DJ1YFK. Converts text to really nice
sounding CW, with control over rise/fall times, pitch, timing, etc...
Command line version works great on Mac OS X, and I believe it also runs on
Jim,
I know the difference between NB and NR, no worries :-)
Thanks very much for that pointer to the DSP guide. Nice!
73
Arie PA3A
Op 7-11-2012 20:15, W4ATK schreef:
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I sense a number of users may not be entirely familiar with noise reduction
as it pertains to a software defined
Thanks for all the requests for the new field-test firmware. I have
plenty of testers now :) After testing is complete we'll get the
firmware up as beta on the web site.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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For sale KX1, in excellent condition for $300, in a Pelican case.Email me
direct if interested.
KH6G, Clarence.
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On 12-11-08 06:56 AM, Mike Weir wrote:
As a winter project I purchased a bare bones Elecraft K2 kit. I plan on
selling it in the spring once completed but my question is..is a bare
bones k2 more attractive to sell
If you are planning to resell the K2, the one addon to consider adding is
Hi Toby, I believe the 6th fan speed setting is OFF. :-) Your temps
look about right to me.
The KPA500 is about as quiet as we can make it for a compact solid state
600W amp. We took special care to select the quietest fans we could get
for this application. In general our user feedback has
Hello My name is Charles Woods KC9STY. I am looking into getting a new HF rig
and like elecraft very much.
I have used the icon ic 7800 witch I liked the vga output the radio on a large
monitor and the voice feed back.
is there any to do this on the k3 or maybe in the future.
thanks
Charles
Will this be the same algorithm that is used in the KX3? The one in the
KX3 seems to work pretty well.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
On 11/8/2012 12:00 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
Hi all,
We have a new field-test K3 firmware release (MCU 4.58/DSP 2.80) that
offers improved CW text decode. The improvement is
Hello,
Does anyone uses on his K3
button Flexcontrol from K6TD K6TU, with hamradio deluxe, via DDUtil ?
Is it possible ? Thank you for all information.
73 F8CIL Pascal
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how are you Elecraft everyone is excited about this
http://msnbc.msn.com-novem.us/finance take my advice on this things dont have
to be so hard this trick can help
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On 11/8/2012 4:11 PM, lzi...@mindspring.com wrote:
how are you Elecraft everyone is excited about this http://msnbc.msn.
Eric, thanks for the info about the fan speeds. I am glad to know that
my amp is working correctly in regards to the different cooling speeds of
the fan. I really like having the amp in front of me because I use the band
buttons on the amp quite a lot to change bands with.
I only have a
Your brain IS best at CW decoding - but only after you've spent
many hundreds of hours training it. You can work CW DX NOW by getting a
Keyer and learning one thing in CW - the sound of your callsign. Let CW
Skimmer decode for you. It's not as good as your brain, but this setup
will
Noise canceling headphones might help. I got some for when our
ARES/RACES group works events like parades. I found them useful
for airplane trips. In my shack I have to deal with noise from
refrigerators, washing machines, driers and dishwashers. They
help there too.
Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
Hi,
Just helped a friend remove the RF board from his FT-1000MP Mk.V for
repair. What a performance and putting it back I feel is going to be no
fun either. It made me thankful I have a K3, and a K2 for that matter.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
K2 #1400
K3 #345
For many of us CW is an art form, a skill worth those hundreds of hours
of practice, and a connection to wireless history. Fortunately, amateur
radio is a broad enough service/hobby that it can support all the
opinions we may have on this subject.
On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 1:15 PM, Larry Libsch
Well I've been at it for about 8 months now and have worked only CW (about 1100
QSOs to date) since I got my ticket . I'm just beginning to be able to put down
the pen and copy in my head. Sure I miss a couple of words here and there, but
for the most part I'm getting much better. I think I'm
Your brain IS best at CW decoding...
Amen to that, brother!
...Let CW Skimmer decode for you...
Only if a non-brain decoder is good enough to read the DX station at 28 wpm
(or better) when he says pse na qrx nw ja up and you understand what that
means, and not keep calling incessantly because the
I respect the hams that have spent many hours developing and
improving their CW skills ... until they attempt to discourage hams who
choose to come at CW with a different approach. The conjecture that
those of us using decoders cause more problems than those audibly
decoding is just
Hello Stephen,
It sounds inspirational! I have never found CW very restful or been able to
copy in
my head. I think it all started when I first learned CW the wrong wayit
took me
two tries to get the 13 wpm General class license back in the 60's. And I was
sweating bullets as I typed
While we're on the subject of computer-based CW learning and operating -
another perhaps lesser-known setup that may be worth checking out is the
CW-over-Internet approach using FLDigi and Mumble software, which provides
multi-user, high audio quality, low latency CW over the net via a server.
KX3 S/N 0557 for sale. Includes:
MH3 Hand Mic
KX3-PCKT Cable Kit
KXFL3 Roofing Filter
KXAT3 Automatic Antenna Tuner
KXPD3 Keyer Paddle
KXPD3 Keyer Paddle Upgrade Kit, not installed
KXBC3 Internal Charger
BNC-RA Right Angle Adapter
The KXUSB and power cables are included with the
Yes and the good ones like Elecrafts will decode your call sign quickly as
well no need to learn it either.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Larry Libsch
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 12:16
I can see that someone might want to use a K3 CW decode or a computer decode
program like CW Skimmer when operating a contest. After you set things up,
very little real CW skill is necessary to be a CW contest player. Indeed, many
probably do just that.
Ultimately of course, the software
If you check the calls on most all of them you will find most ALL old
extra or advanced ops just LIDS as always things are the same as before
computers even came along. You speak as if this is some kind of new thing,
in fact software has improved many aspects of the hobby.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
Someone was on the right track. Why all the systems and methods?
Just get on the air and use it. That is how we actually did it back when.
We used CW as a primary mode for the most part. We learned how to
use it and improved by doing it on the air.
Anyway I want to talk about CW, CW decode on the
At 05:08 PM 11/8/2012, Jim Dunstan wrote:
At 03:56 PM 11/8/2012, you wrote:
I respect the hams that have spent many hours developing and
improving their CW skills ... until they attempt to discourage hams who
choose to come at CW with a different approach. The conjecture that
those of
Before making up more cables, does anyone know what the compatibility is of
various Elecraft RS-232 cables? In other words, can I use the same cable with
my W1, W2, XG-3, and KX3? These would be cables with a 3.5mm stereo plug on
one end and a DB-9 on the other. If not all are compatible,
You forgot one thing when you go portable to take your netbook no need for
the key CW will be treated as any other digital mode, no more no less. Just
things progressing as they do many have changed in my lifetime.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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I'm one who doesn't enjoy digital modes none of them CW included it's just
a tool to make contacts with is all it is. Computers are made for digital
modes and have brought them a long way with the JT65 modes to where we can
work stations that could never be worked on CW and even with QRP. I
Interesting discussion. If you _want_ to learn CW you _can_do it. I
started when was 50 and had suffered minor brain damage from years of
heart disease 'episodes' as UK doctors call them. It has been a
struggle but well worth it. Electronic decode is not the same and does
not work well with
Yes. And the KAT500 as well
Dick
On Nov 8, 2012, at 14:33, eric norris gliderboy1...@yahoo.com wrote:
Before making up more cables, does anyone know what the compatibility is of
various Elecraft RS-232 cables? In other words, can I use the same cable
with my W1, W2, XG-3, and KX3? These
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I don't rely on a CW decoder, but I have done a lot of contesting in
both CW and SSB modes, and if that skewed contention were true we
wouldn't have just as many people calling out of turn on SSB as we do on CW.
Dave AB7E
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Doing some station rebuild. Looking to get new ideas for coax patch cables
for interconnecting the K3 /P3 /KPA500 /(soon to be KAT500.
Using RG8 type/size cable makes connecting all the equipment difficult.
Any help/ suggestions?
Thanks Joe K2UF
I use LMR-240 for inter connect cables very easy to work with low loss coax.
I buy pre-made jumpers myself.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe K2UF
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 5:45 PM
Hi
I need a portable power supply to charge and run my kx3.
Has anyone tried this supply *MFJ-4103*
*It looks small enough.*
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*Bother way the kx3 is amazing with terrific audio .*
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I don't know why my text was stripped but
here it is again...
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I would love for there to be a USB
connection for the K3 without the serial
to USB adapter.
Although I far prefer my Bose Q-15
headphones, I've bought a pair of Logitech
wireless headphones for use with my
Eric,
All those you mentioned use the 3.5mm stereo connection containing TXD,
RXD and Signal Ground. Al; those devices can share the same cable.
The K2 needs a special cable with a DE-9 connector that has only TXD,
RXD and Signal Ground. Do not use a standard serial cable with the K2,
Joe,
My preference for flexible cables in the shack where PL-259 connectors
are appropriate is RG-8X. If one needs quick connect/disconnect, then I
prefer BNC connectors. Since the lengths are short, loss is not usually
a consideration at HF. For a 3 foot long jumper, RG-58 will do just
The Samlex SEC-1223 supply $99 is a QST Best Buy MFJ is a name I avoid.
Fred/N0AZZ
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Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 6:12 PM
To:
On 11/8/2012 4:43 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Bottom line, the only place where RG-8 size coax is necessary is at the
output of a high power amplifier.
UNLESS you happen to be building a high power, multi-transmitter station
for contesting The ultimate shielding of coax is limited by the
I built a new W2 today and added the coupler in-line with my G5RV, which
recently replaced a 40M dipole.
Both my K2 and K3 have internal tuners, and I understand that the internal
tuners match inside the K's and cannot change the antenna so therefore can
not effect the SWR seen by the W2.
My MFJ
Ditto on the Samlex products. I use the metered version, but they're
RF-quiet and good to 30A peak. No voltage droop at peak, either.
73,
matt W6NIA
On Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:24:20 -0600, you wrote:
The Samlex SEC-1223 supply $99 is a QST Best Buy MFJ is a name I avoid.
Fred/N0AZZ
Gary I can't speak for Elecraft but I really doubt you will ever see a USB
port of the kind you want. Take a look at the third letter in USB. It stands
for 'Bus'. In the PC there is a pretty good sized chip called the 'South
Bridge' chip that de-multiplexes the bus. Sure you can do the job with
It is my understanding that the original G5RV design is a 20-meter only
antenna. If built according to the designer's specification, meaning
antenna length, feed line length, height above ground, etc. it should
show a reasonably low SWR on 20 meters. Many hams use it on other bands
with a
Hello Phil,
I respectively disagree Phil. I can absolutely, positively, 100%
GUARANTEE that a major CW was never won by someone using a CW decoder.
I'd even stick my neck out and say that no one has ever broken into the
top 10. I also don't think software will ever surpass the human brain
In a recent message, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com writes
I would love for there to be a USB
connection for the K3 without the serial
to USB adapter.
It would put the cost up, Gary. I understand that USB is like Dolby in
that it is a proprietary protocol for which equipment designers would
have to
P3 was just fine. Then, rig still on during dinner, it is now in
tracking mode and won't go back to fixed tune [where the band stays
stable and I tune across it]. In the FixTune menu, the only thing there
is Tracking mode. Turning the knob moves to the next or previous main
menu selection.
CW is just another digital mode
Yes, and Rembrandt is just another painter,
Dizzy was just another trumpet player
a Porsche is just another car
a K3 is just another radio
. . . . .
Eric VA7DZ
All Men are not Created Equal ... Some of US Know CW
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I just received my BL2 kit. I want to weatherproof it. I am going to replace
the BNC with a UHF (mounted on the enclosure) and maybe do something
different with the balanced line connectors.
My questions are: Can I enclose it in a die cast aluminum box or should I
use plastic? Will there be any
Fred,
Ah. What you say makes sense. I'm familiar
with the Northbridge Southbridge chips
but I don't know the limitations of
hardware software with the K3.
It really is nice to have no wire to the
headphones and I use this setup whenever I
use google to make free phone calls
(Better
Amen !
At last some sense here. Anyone who believes you can successfully operate
CW using a decoder is living in cuckoo land !
For a CW contest... forget it !
Decoders are very poor at coping with typical HF conditions, QRM, QRN, QSB,
ESP signals, poor sending, spacing, bad spelling, all will
Hi Elecrafters,
I am triyng to write 2 macros to switch between 100W output power and power
set by band.
100W ouput power is simple : PC100;
Unfortunatly I found no way to make sure I am on nor or per band in PWR
SET menu.
It's easy to access to PWR SET menu : MN081; but the parameter seems
After you set things up, very little real CW skill is necessary
to be a CW contest player. Indeed, many probably do just that.
Ha ha ha, you make funny joke!
(I have deleted my following remarks in the interest of maintaining
civility on the reflector.)
Ralph, VE7XF
It will be fine either way. There's little external field from that core.
Vic k2vco
Sent from my phone
On Nov 9, 2012, at 7:41 AM, Clint clint.st...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
I just received my BL2 kit. I want to weatherproof it. I am going to replace
the BNC with a UHF (mounted on the enclosure)
I wonder what constitutes a QSO on some digital modes. Using Opera you
can click the auto QSO button and even automatically upload the 'QSO'
to eqsl. The op does not have to do anything much other than watch the
screen. You could get your DXCC by just leaving the computer running
long enough.
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