Mike,
I own a KX3 with the internal tuner and another without. The first sees
a lot of use /P and on DX trips and the internal ATU means I do not have
to even think about it. I tend to use resonant antennas but the odd
random wire gets used too. The other I have to be VERY aware that there
Mike
I thought about that very thing when ordering mine finally decided to order
it along with every other option offered. Why cost was very low for a loaded
one and resale (not a chance) would be better.
What I have found is that the internal tuner is one of the most valuable
options offered
For Sale:
LP-Pan with M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI Sound Card. LP-Pan original model
without pre-amp board. Built by experienced builder, works fine, just not
using. Sound card uses standard PCI slot. Has 96K bandwidth. Includes all
cables and discs. Price $180.00 shipped CONUS. Will consider
Exactly.
Well, I don't believe in grounding except for safety reasons, because a good
rf to earth connection is so difficult to obtain ;-)
My believe is that if I am pushing some electrons into the wire, I have to
take them from somewhere else (my rig can't create or destroy them), and if
This why I bought the mini also. Nothing extra to carry but a headset and
the mini, which is the size of a small USB soundcard only with a PTT button
on it. No control panel so you have to use HRD or other rig control
software. At the time you had to buy this direct as no
US distributors carried
Hi Paul,
I can see a potential problem here if the monitor is doing double duty as a
2nd screen for a PC and as the external monitor for the P3. The desired
brightness and contrast settings for PC use might be different than those
desired for P3 use. Not too much you can do about that except to
Same here and I don't see a menu option within the SVGA sub menu to turn it
on.
73,
Mike K2MK
N0GC wrote
I don't see the marker in the waterfall portion of the SVGA monitor when
it is on in the P3 display.
What am I doing wrong?
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Thanks for the posted and offline responses. I have never owned or worked QRP
before. Maybe the KX3 will entice me to try it, in which case the KXAT3
appears a perfect option for barefoot operation.
73 ..mike AI6II
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Jim,
I think you're talking about the RRC-Micro PC-Client? That's
something completely different from the K3/0 Mini.
Tony's question was about using the regular RRCs *without* a PC, on
public wifi that requires browser-based login. I don't know if
RemoteRig has an answer for that or not. I can't
Hello to all,
I installed my KAF2 everything is Ok, but I am unable to change the time or
date, I can spend either time or long time by pressing + band and band -
Yet VFO I can change the band by the same buttons.
when I put in the road not K2 error message if I press display I have to
Hello to all,
since I installed my KSB2 I correctly RECEIVE SSB only on 14 MHz and 21 MHz 7
is not clear on closer understanding is CW, although this may not be entirely
clear.
I would say it is like when you are in AM and you listen a SSB station
thank you for your help
K2 # 7369
73 ,
Hello
Is there any software to control K3 remotely that show you the front of the
K3?
Like using a K3 at base station but in a software
Thanks,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
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I'm no expert in assembling the K2, but, in RX, the SSB option only uses the
additional xtal filter. If SSB sounds like SSB received on AM, my guess would
be that the BFO (RF board) is not oscillating. Maybe pulling the crystal to far
makes it instable. Is it on both sidebands?
Since the K2
Don't have anything left from Elecraft that is free. I used to have a nice
shirt with my name and the serial number of my first K2 on it. They gave it
to me for running a booth at the Utah state convention back in 03 if I
remember. I guess that means it wasn't free! I have a SteppIR hat that I
Great to hear a KX3 amplifier will soon be available from Elecraft. I have
no interest in adding power to my KX3 QRP rig, but I am looking forward to
Elecraft selling the adapater so we can use the KX3 with the P3. I hope in
the rush to get the amplifier to market Elecraft has not forgotten its
Pignology has one:
http://shop.pignology.net/K3UI-Windows_p_29.html
73 de Dick, K6KR
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jorge Diez - CX6VM
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:56 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Christophe,
You must follow the *exact* sequence given in the manual to set the date
and time.
Anything out of sequence will block the ability to change it. That was
done so the time and date could not be changed by idle fingers playing
with your settings - such as might be done by guest
Christophe,
The usual cause is that the LSB BFOs are not set up properly.
I strongly urge the use of Spectrogram or other audio spectrum analyzer
to see where the filter passband is placed.
See part 3 on the K2 Dial Calibration article on my website
www.w3fpr.com. If you need to obtain
Jorge,
Tom Blahovivi (VA2FSQ) is working on a project right now and it looks very
promising. He is a frequent contributor on this list.
Check out his website:
VA2FSQ.COM
Harlan
NC3C
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
Jorge Diez - CX6VM cx6vm.jo...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello
Is there
thank you Don, Phillip,
I found that this is a fast handling that initiates the process, short press
to change the first digit and long press for minutes or months! info only
understood well go to the twelfth month to set the exact year ..
many thanks
73 , Christophe F8ACF-56
Hello Don,
I will review it with the page of your site, the problem for me I think is a
misunderstanding of the text in your language, but the idea is to learn your
language :-)
I'll let you know as well as the list of results
thank you again for your help !
73 , Christophe F8ACF-56
There's a demo of KX3UI and K3UI available here:
http://pignology.net/winapps.html
73,
Nick
N3WG
On May 20, 2013 8:12 AM, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote:
Pignology has one:
http://shop.pignology.net/K3UI-Windows_p_29.html
73 de Dick, K6KR
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From:
Tnx for all the responses. I may have poorly stated my question. What I was
trying to say is the waterfall traces seem dim both on P3 and on the monitor I
am using (dedicated to P3 SVGA). Even though signals seem relatively strong in
spectrum display, they are not bright and are monochromatic
Sounds like you have the waterfall set to monochrome in the Menu.
Tnx for all the responses. I may have poorly stated my question. What I
was trying to say is the waterfall traces seem dim both on P3 and on the
monitor I am using (dedicated to P3 SVGA). Even though signals seem
relatively
I have a ts480 runing on a Remote Rig away from town and when it was at home I
used a KPA500 and would like to use it again but at the remote site but my
tuner I have now wont handle the power. So hear is my question will the KAP500
and KAT500 work with my 480 and RemoteRig if so can some one
To get the best contrast on the waterfall display set the REF LVL so
that the noise level is right at the bottom of the spectrum display.
And then adjust the SCALE to make the signals higher on the display.
The waterfall and spectrum use the same REF LVL and SCALE values, so the
more the SCALE
Hi Paul,
That's easier to fix. You must have the waterfall colors set to gray scale.
Press the P3 menu button and turn the knob until you see Wfall Clr. Then
press the knob and turn it to Default Colors. Press the knob again and you
should be good to go.
73,
Mike K2MK
KC2NYU wrote
Tnx for all
The KAT500 is intended to work with a variety of transceivers. It senses
band and frequency changes automatically when you first transmit. We have a
number of users of non-Elecraft transceivers.
73 de Dick, K6KR
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Waterfall markers are not implemented on the SVGA display at this time. It's
on the bug/feature list.
73,
Paul
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Hello,
The remote K3 is powered on when the control K3 is powered on
and power off when the control K3 is powered off.
It is that simple ;)
73 for now
Brandon Hansen, KG6YPI
From: bwru...@gmail.com bwru...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Question
Date: May 19, 2013
Alan- thanks tried both your recommendations and did help. On Waterfall Clr- I
have default colors selected.
Tnx
Paul
kc2nyu
From: Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SVGA brightness (K3)
Message-ID: 519a4816.3060...@sonic.net
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On 5/20/2013 8:45 AM, paul ecker wrote:
Tnx for all the responses. I may have poorly stated my question. What
I was trying to say is the waterfall traces seem dim both on P3 and
on the monitor I am using (dedicated to P3 SVGA). Even though signals
seem relatively strong in spectrum display, they
Tony,
I am still groggy from the return flight from Dayton, but will try to
write a coherent answer:
The RRC has only an ethernet port. You can add an optional internal WLAN
card, but that won't solve the problem of having to click on a web page
to access the internet. Of course, as you
Very Nice!
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member
On Mon, 20 May 2013 08:10:59 -0700, Dick Dievendorff
die...@comcast.net wrote:
Pignology has one:
http://shop.pignology.net/K3UI-Windows_p_29.html
73 de Dick, K6KR
-Original Message-
From:
Hi, Christophe and Don,
There is a point I don't understand: The K2 switches to VFO below rx
frequency on 15 and above (main manual page 85) thus resulting in sideband
inversion. So, if Christophe can receive USB on 15, shouldn't that mean that
the BFO is properly set for LSB reception on 17
Thanks Dick!
73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
On Mon, 20 May 2013 08:10:59 -0700, Dick Dievendorff
die...@comcast.net wrote:
Pignology has one:
http://shop.pignology.net/K3UI-Windows_p_29.html
73 de Dick, K6KR
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
Christophe,
If you do not understand the language on my website, let me know
privately and I will try to explain in different words. Unfortunately, I
cannot write in French.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/20/2013 11:41 AM, Christophe F8ACF-56 wrote:
Hello Don,
I will review it with the page of your
The new version of TRX-Manager has that as well:
http://www.trx-manager.com/trx5.htm
73,
Mitch DJ0QN
On 20.05.2013 16:56, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote:
Hello
Is there any software to control K3 remotely that show you the front of the
K3?
Like using a K3 at base station but in a
Most OS driver software for video includes the settings you want to make.
So setting the monitor for the P3 and the driver for the monitor in computer
mode is certainly doable.
Rick wa6nhc
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From: Mike K2MK
Hi Paul,
I can see a potential problem here if the monitor is
We arrived home at 2:30am after traveling 16-hours, yesterday. It took us
5-hours
by road to drive from Dayton Saturday evening to Detroit airport (motel). WE
were
delayed about an hour in Minneapolis when rain shutdown the airport (no
tornado's).
Janet stated that after boiling in the sun
Ralf and Christophe,
Yes, what you say is true, but the answer is still in the filter alignment.
All the SSB filters should be aligned - AND - in many (most) K2s built
in the last several years, the suggested settings for the SSB filters
other than the OP1 BFOs do not work well. That is
The P5 Project was just announced officially at this year's Dayton Hamvention.
I wonder who will provide the radios for the hopefully future DXpedition to
North Korea.
Radios with excellent performance in extreme QRM conditions will be needed.
Hope that they will be Elecraft K3's as the
I'm guessing the rigs will either be K3s or FT5000s. Those would be the
on;ly two choices if I were leading the operation.
73,
Scott, N9AA
On 5/20/13 3:12 PM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
The P5 Project was just announced officially at this year's Dayton Hamvention.
I wonder who will provide the
Don,
OK, didn't know that...
I have to admit I didn't build my K2 myself but bought a used one. The guy who
sold it to me actually has done what is described on your page, the rig was
delivered with some kind of test protocol that includes a filter response
measured with your approach.
Been trying to contact Don, W3FPR...Anybody know his email?
Tried Don atW3but no result.
73
Ozzie, w6icm
PSE contact me directly to w6icm at w6icmorg
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On 5/16/2013 5:27 PM, Bill wrote:
Hopefully this will be discussed in the open with posts for all to read.
Too much gets discussed in private emails - doing nobody not privy to
said emails any favors.
I ordered a Pigknob and the short cable and promised Bill I'd post a
review once I get it
Ozzie, at least one valid address is right in the header of any of his
messages to this list:
w3fpr (at) embarqmail.com
73, Ron AC7AC
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w6icm
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:23 PM
I'm ready to install a W3PFR/N0SS fixed audio out amp; however, a single,
slip-over connector for the microphone configuration header is needed to
bring the output to the mic connector. The header pins look a lot like
large, wire-wrap pins, but I'm not sure. The audio board is going on the
Chris,
I use one of the computer 2 pin jumpers - try to find one with an open
slot at the top. Solder the wire to the center of the exposed top
metal. Plug one side of that jumper onto the Mic Configuration Header
using an unused pin. If you use the Elecraft pinout, the Func pin has
no
Hi all,
As promised, we've been working on the KX3's speech compression algorithm. We
now have a field-test firmware release that shows dramatic improvement in
average talk power while still putting out a very clean, splatter-free signal.
If you'd like to test the new firmware, please email
Well, I did get a free pen at the Drake presentation on Saturday. They
were giving them to the first 100 attendees, to promote the Drake net.
As usual, I didn't win anything, either at the FDIM banquet or the
Hamvention. My record of 0-for-every-convention remains intact.
I suppose we
Yes, K3's would be a great choice, since they are digital-ready and have 6m ;-) The
only problem is that they already said they have no interest in even trying anything
on 6m :-( What a shame! GL and VY 73, Lance
On 5/20/2013 7:17 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:
I'm guessing the rigs will
From what I see on the Elecraft web site, the Remoterig modem uses a serial
connection with a K3.
If you have the K3 hooked up to a P3 and/or computer for home station use,
do you use a serial A/B switch or some other method to switch it to use as a
remote station terminal? Be interested in
Maybe 6M is not available for amateur use in P5
Just guessing.
Gary
On 21 May 2013 08:57, Lance Collister, W7GJ w...@q.com wrote:
Yes, K3's would be a great choice, since they are digital-ready and have
6m ;-) The only problem is that they already said they have no interest in
even
I will not work P5 until they straighten up their act.
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member
On Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:29 +1000, Gary Gregory
vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote:
Maybe 6M is not available for amateur use in P5
Just guessing.
Gary
On 21 May
On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Barry w...@comcast.net wrote:
From what I see on the Elecraft web site, the Remoterig modem uses a serial
connection with a K3.
If you have the K3 hooked up to a P3 and/or computer for home station use,
do you use a serial A/B switch or some other method to
Thanks for all the offers to try the field-test firmware. I have too many
already, so everyone else might want to hold off until we do the next beta
release.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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I will not work P5 until they straighten up their act.
Boy, that will get their attention!;-)
On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote:
I will not work P5 until they straighten up their act.
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA
I will gladly work the guys/gals that will be taking their life in their
hands going there.
Randy N1KWF
On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 7:30 PM, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote:
I will not work P5 until they straighten up their act.
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
Hello All,
For those that would like alternative to existing windows forms applications
that control the ICOM radios, I am prepared to offer customized .NET based
applications to interested individuals.
With the above in mind, it would be very helpful to hear of what the user
requirements
I saw the great writeup on the magnetic loop antenna and the inventive High
Voltage capacitor for tuning the thing. I'm looking at one of them strictly
because I'm stuck in an apartment.
The fact it should be good for 100 watts is perfect for what I'm looking at
buying.
I'm just wondering
I googled 'flexible conduit' and what I see looks like BX cable -- made out of a single
flat piece of metal wrapped in a spiral shape. If this is what you are talking about, it
would be AWFUL for this purpose -- it would have a very high RF resistance and so be very
inefficient. There are very
Loop can work well in an apartment.
Good to know what is in/behind walls if possible.
Voltages and field strengths can be very high so care is in order.
Resistance in loop increases losses.
With respect to copper versus less expansive materials. You get what you pay
for.
73 es GL
KL7JT
As an alternative to copper pipe, you might consider copper foil. RF flows
along the surface of the conductor so it matters little how thick it is. You
might take something like PVC tubing, form it into the required loop, and
cover it with copper foil. Just be sure you use a single piece so you
Hello,
I built one that works great for 40 30m:
http://radiopreppers.com/index.php/topic,180.0.html
Gil.
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On May 20, 2013, at 9:43 PM, Bill Blomgren wrote:
I saw the great writeup on the magnetic loop antenna and the inventive High
Voltage capacitor
d...@elecraft.com also works.
Eric
elecraft.com
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On May 20, 2013, at 2:28 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote:
Ozzie, at least one valid address is right in the header of any of his
messages to this list:
w3fpr (at) embarqmail.com
73, Ron AC7AC
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We found a bit of a glitch in the algorithm. I'll send the code out as soon as
we get that cleaned up.
Wayne
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There is very good reason that they would not consider 6 meter
operations: it isn't an efficient use of operating time for the most
wanted DXCC entity on Earth. For every minute used trying to make a few
contacts on 6 meters, the group could make dozens or hundreds of
contacts on other bands.
Some people use 1/4 inch flexible copper tubing, the kind you use to hook up
the icemaker on a refrigerator. You can hammer the ends flat, drill a hole, and
connect them. It is about $1/foot and reasonably self-supporting.
This appnote at MFJ has some good information on DIY loops:
I'm not sure where this rumor was started. While we certainly would like to do
something like this, we have not announced that we are developing it. We do not
have an active project to do this at this time.
We have been absolutely maxed out in engineering on many other projects,
including the
I wouldn't even think about trying to work 6 meters, just as I would
forgo digital or RTTY operations.
Don't even *think* about ignoring RTTY operations - there is a big
difference between a RTTY QSO that can happen as quickly as a CW QSO
and a JT65 QSO on EME that takes at least 5 minutes
You can use thick coax with PL-159/SO-239 connectors…
This way your loop is packable.
Gil.
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On May 20, 2013, at 11:05 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
Some people use 1/4 inch flexible copper tubing
Folks let's end this thread at this time. We are drifting further OT and as a
favor to other list members please do not use the list to argue pro-con on what
Dxpeditions, contesters etc. should be doing.
73,
Eric
Elecraft List Modulator..
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On May 20, 2013, at 8:24 PM, Joe
You can just use heliax. Works perfect.
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch
Staunton, Illinois
email: b...@wjschmidt.com
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
Just a bit of an update...the first version has gone out to the beta testers.
But the real news is that I have now a full remote solution with a TCPIP
server that connects to the K3 and P3 as well as the KPA500. The video
streaming option now is in place and works quite well streaming the P3
I'm just starting a K2 build and was thinking about using the rework
eliminators.
I spoke with a tech at Elecraft today who was not real positive about them.
He recommended just building it by the book.
I have just the basic K2 but plan on putting all the options in over the
next year.
Thanks
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