[Elecraft] KAT500 and G5RV Max

2013-05-23 Thread Makler Harry
Good morning Recently I installed Radiowarz's new G5RV MAX with its two 102' legs. From anyone who has both a KAT500 and the G5RV Max I would greatly appreciate learning both your experience and results of tuning on 160m. regardsharry (KX6C)

[Elecraft] KPA500 andKAT500 schematics available?

2013-05-23 Thread Mike Schultz
As a new K3 owner, I am getting the Elecraft bug. I am thinking of ordering the KAT500 and KPA500 amp and tuner kits. I wonder if schematics are published like the K3's are. I don't see them on the website. If not published, are they at least supplied with the kits? 73, Mike KS0T

[Elecraft] KX3 Utility (Linux version)

2013-05-23 Thread Dave B
Hi. OK, KX3 kit has arrived, courtesy of a collegue who traveled to Dayton. (Thanks Tim.) Not even emptied the box yet, as had domestic duties to deal with last night. But, a long weekend coming up, so soon hopefully. In preparation, I've downloaded the KX3 utility from the Elecraft site

[Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread Joel Black
This being the first time I have used the new Mac KX3 Utility (v1.13.4.29), I still cannot get it to go through an entire load of new FW. It gets about 1/2-way through the DSP update and quits. I only tried once, it quits at roughly the same spot as in the past. I've heard all the it works

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread KY6R
I have the full K-Line and love it. However, my dream K4 would be: Two receivers 400 watts Built in panadapter Built in antenna tuner 160-6M Separate RX Choice of several filters Price = $5000 or less Basically, an FT-5000 and TS990s killer. I guess it would be my K-Line in a single box.

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Fred Smith
I know for a fact that I wouldn't buy one and price has nothing to do with it. A 400w transceiver is worthless IMHO and any built-in Panadapter is just like the rest. The KPA500/KAT500 is a better choice and if they problems you pull it out for repair and still able to use radio same for P3/SVGA.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 andKAT500 schematics available?

2013-05-23 Thread AG0N-3055
On Thu, 23 May 2013 01:44:05 -0500, Mike Schultz wrote: I wonder if schematics are published like the K3's are. I don't see them on the website. If not published, are they at least supplied with the kits? I bought a KPA500. There was no diagram on the web site, and none was supplied.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 andKAT500 schematics available?

2013-05-23 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt, II
H... I fix my own stuff, so my expectation is that a diagram show up with my newly purchased KPA500. My policy is that if I don't get a diagram with the electronics and I have to fix it, I reverse engineer it and make it public to everyone. If I get one, I keep it to myself. Pay me now or

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 ATU Power = 0; r = 9.9

2013-05-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bruce, What happens when you try it into a dummy load? What is the power indication and what is the SWR indicated? Put it into ATU CAL and try - what are the results? Then put it into ATU TUN and try again - results? Are resistors R3 and R4 swapped? Remove the KXAT1 and measure the

[Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Rick Robinson
At Dayton exhibit. I'm trying to remember some things about it.,did it have the lightening connector? I have the newer model I Pad with the lightening connector and I want to be sure to get the right device to go between my KX3 and the I pad. How was it connected? Thanks to those with good

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 andKAT500 schematics available?

2013-05-23 Thread Ken K3IU
Try this URL... http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Schematics_Jun_2010.pdf Ken K3IU On 5/23/2013 9:01 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: H... I fix my own stuff, so my expectation is that a diagram show up with my newly purchased KPA500.

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Lyle Johnson
The Dayton demo was a first generation iPad with the 30-pin expansion connector. An Apple camera connection kit was used to bring out a USB port from the 30-pin connector. The Griffin iMic was plugged into the USB port. The KX3 cable kit was used to bring the IQ baseband signals to the

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Doug Turnbull
Hi All, KY6R is entitled to dream as we all do.For me though any rig with more than 100 Watts output is problematic. I want to be able to drive an amplifier without danger of instantly frying its grids or input circuit. Most casual operations here are at 65 Watts without an amplifier.

Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

2013-05-23 Thread Jack Brabham
I am having a similar problem, the K3 doesn't key up my 76A. Not a molex problem, since the amp keys if I pull the cable from the K3 key out and short the center pin to the shield. Someone mentioned config settings, but I'm not seeing any that seem relevant to Key Out. So my question is

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Andrew Moore
Apple's Lightning to 30 pin adapter should work with that setup on the newer (Lightning) models. I am using Griffin iMic with newer iPad mini (Lightning) and the adapter no prob. I suggest you use Apple's one not a knockoff. On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Rick Robinson rickw...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] Flex 5000A discontinued announcement

2013-05-23 Thread Jack Brabham
Well, if history is a prologue, it will take Flex 2 or 3 years to bring the 6000's up to their currently advertized functionality.. 73 Jack KZ5A K3 #4165 On 5/22/2013 9:00 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote: If you are the type that likes a computer-coupled-radio, then Google the ANAN10 and ANAN100

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread rhol...@comcast.net
Good points. You have convinced me that my full K Line already is an FT-5000 and TS-990s killer. 73, Rich KY6R No radios were killed in the making of this email - Reply message - From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'KY6R' rhol...@comcast.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

[Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Guy
The TS-990 still has no test results released yet and I personally have no use for 130+ knobs and buttons that may only be used once during setup for many. Just for concept discussion, it would be really interesting to use a TFT LCD 5 hi-res color touch screen as part of a new front panel for the

Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

2013-05-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jack, It sounds like the K3 Keyout is not working, It is easy to test that -- Put the K3 into TX TEST Then tap the XMIT button and check the resistance between the center and shield of the Keyout connector. If it does not go to a low resistance, it is time to contact K3support. 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
In spite of what others say, I generally agree with the list. Although I think 400W may be over the top - 150 to 200W output with a 48V PA power supply would be extremely useful for those who do not use external power amplifiers and would provide much better transmit IMD numbers (cleaner

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Fred Smith
Guy I have one of the new Alpha 4040 auto tuners on order and it has one of the touch screens on it with a lot that it controls. I do mean a lot of different things including a smith chart display. I am holding my opinion on this touch screen till I finally receive it. My Smartphone's have had

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Please don't put everything in one enclosure. My loaded K3 can now easily fly along when we go on dxpedition. I purchased the KPA500 for that same reason. Decent amount of power at moderate weight. If it would be in one enclosure, I would have trouble taking it with me. Low weight per item is

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Fred Smith
Rich those were only my opinions from having a few of those features in other radios. But I do like my Elecraft K lines. 73, Fred/N0AZZ From: rhol...@comcast.net [mailto:rhol...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:37 AM To: Fred Smith; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

[Elecraft] MCU 1.48 KX3

2013-05-23 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
Howdy Gang: I downloaded KX3 MCU 1.48 a few days ago without problem...all seemed fine. Today, I tried to set the TIME on my KX3 as I had done many times before but after entering TIME in the menu and tapping the PRE button to set the HOURS instead of flashing the display remained steadyI

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I would expect the K3 to remain the premiere on the go radio but I still want a real radio for *home station operation* without the need for four or five boxes. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/23/2013 10:23 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: Please don't put everything in one enclosure. My loaded K3

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread rhol...@comcast.net
If I stack the KPA-500 on the bottom, KAT-500 next up and K3 and put the P3 next to that stack, then it will look like one radio - hi hi. Hey, that's what I will do. 73, Rich KY6R - Reply message - From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: rhol...@comcast.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Jim Brown
On 5/23/2013 7:20 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Icom 7100 has a touch screen on it, it is the replacement for the IC-7000 I can't imagine why that would interest anyone -- the 7000 has a user interface that only the programmer's mother could love. VERY awkward to use, and it's essentially a

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 1.48 KX3

2013-05-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
I just tested this and had no problem. You may have done a hold rather than a tap of the 1/2/3 (PRE/ATTN/APF) switch. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 23, 2013, at 7:39 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr w...@bellsouth.net wrote: Howdy Gang: I downloaded KX3 MCU 1.48 a few days ago without problem...all seemed

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Richard Gillingham
The one I have uses a USB connector. Not sure what a Lightening connector looks like. 73 Gil, W1RG Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 09:07:09 -0400 From: rickw...@gmail.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used... At Dayton exhibit. I'm trying to remember some things

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Phil Hystad
Funny, that would be my nightmare K4. I want a K4 to totally surprise me with features in a configuration that I would never have thought of. On May 23, 2013, at 4:57 AM, KY6R rhol...@comcast.net wrote: I have the full K-Line and love it. However, my dream K4 would be: Two receivers 400

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-23 Thread KM4VX
Must be some interest in the topic!! I have a line connected from the I/Q output of the KX3 (with the menu ON) into my PC sound card, line in. Nothing happens using the HDSDR software on the waterfall although I can control the KX3. Not receiving signals, just noise. Question: What sound cards

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Edward Dickinson III
How about a 8 - 10 tablet-type interface with significant touch areas that are user selectable / programmable and other areas dedicated for pan display, typical display readout? Dick - KA5KKT --- Just for concept

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Phil Hystad
I think someone meant the new Apple Thunderbolt connection that is used for high-speed video. On May 23, 2013, at 8:02 AM, Richard Gillingham w...@hotmail.com wrote: The one I have uses a USB connector. Not sure what a Lightening connector looks like. 73 Gil, W1RG Date: Thu, 23 May

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread Walter Underwood
I would start Console (in the Utilities folder), choose All Messages, then start the KX3 Utility and see what is logged. For example, I just ran it connected to a serial device that does not have a KX3 connected and saw a number of these: 5/23/13 8:19:25.000 AM kernel: ttyioss1201:

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Phil Hystad
Actually, I think they meant the new smaller connector on the so-called 4th gen iPads. It is called a Lightning Connector. On May 23, 2013, at 8:19 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: I think someone meant the new Apple Thunderbolt connection that is used for high-speed video. On

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread T Gahagan
New Apple devices now use a connector called the Lightning Connector instead of the old 30 pin connector. You need an adapter to go from the lightning connector to the old style 30 pin connector. These are available anywhere Apple devices are sold. The Griffin iMic works fine with the

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Rich
How about a K4/KX4 built in a format like an iMac (computer/monitor/all-in-one) or iPad with apps that provide needed user interface, and external I/O for amps, P4, keyboard (wireless?) and such. Would be fun with an N1MM app and general logger. Internet interface for uploading to LoTW,

[Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Edward Dickinson III
K4 = tablet program and dock..? Dick - KA5KKT How about a K4/KX4 built in a format like an iMac (computer/monitor/all-in-one) or iPad with apps that provide needed user interface, and external I/O for amps, P4, keyboard (wireless?) and such. Would be fun with an N1MM app and

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Jeff Ellis
Apple makes a lighting version of the camera connector kit. I am using that. It plugs right in and gives you a short cable to connect the iMic to. It should be nicer then using the 30pin adapter plus a camera kit. It is also cheeper to not buy the adapter. If you already own the 30pin camera

Re: [Elecraft] Flex 5000A discontinued announcement

2013-05-23 Thread Bob
Is that all? My Flex-1500 still doesn't work right. It's pretty good at holding paper down on my desk though. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 9:34 AM, Jack Brabham k...@nctv.com wrote: Well, if history is a prologue, it will take Flex 2 or 3 years to bring the 6000's up to their

Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 Review

2013-05-23 Thread Tim
Hi All, There is a Pert Hart full review in the June 2013 RadCom. 73 Tim gm4lmh __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Fred Smith
Try a TS-990 plenty of weight there or a 9000MP plenty of HP but you need a 2 wheeler two too move it. The FTDX-5000MP is a good choice for home. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich,

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Bob
Personally, I'd be happy if I could upgrade my K3 to get rid of all the clutter on the back panel. Give me a single Ethernet connection that allows me rig control, audio in/out, digital modes, IQ out, remote control, etc. That would eliminate a ton of wiring. I use a Icon IC-9100 for VHF/UHF

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-23 Thread Mark Petiford
Even with a cheap soundcard, you should be able to see something other than noise...unless the band is dead.  Can you tune around the band and hear signals on the KX3?  If not, you aren't going to see anything on the PC.  A lower quality soundcard should not limit WHAT is displayed, but it will

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Fred Smith
Still one of the best all mode mobiles made what's your point? It's replacement has a touch screen was mine, what is your problem just cheap answers? 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread Gil G.
Weird… I update my KX3 with my Mac Mini; never had any problem... Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc On May 23, 2013, at 6:18 AM, Joel Black wrote: This being the first time I have used the new Mac KX3 Utility (v1.13.4.29), I still cannot get it to go through an entire load of new

[Elecraft] K4? No, I want a KX2!

2013-05-23 Thread Gil G.
Hello, Personally, I'd rather see an updated KX1… Same features as the current one, but SMT. CW only, but with the same SW listening capabilities. Four bands if fine. Internal 12V batteries for a full 5W, or more… Built-in charger... It would be of course smaller, and should be waterproof. Now

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Fred Smith
You know what guys we really are lucky to have the K3/KX3 and what they bring to the table for us. Plus what we are seeing for add-ons that work well with the KX3 for logging, Panadapter the works and all the people working on them. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Jim Dunstan
Hi I'm sure Elecraft is picking up a few interesting suggestions from this thread so I might as well throw my ideas in as well. I really like computers and a clean desk. I would like to be able to have complete control of an excellent radio such as the K3 from my computer and to be able

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Fred Smith
Bob how right you are my IC-9100 is just as you say, the one non-Elecraft radio I kept because they had nothing to match it. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013

[Elecraft] A COMMENT

2013-05-23 Thread Larry Royster
YOUR REPORTS NEED HEADING, SIMILAR, TO THE YAHOO FLIDIGI REPORTS, K4MWE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread David Fleming
Joel, I suspect you may have a marginal KXUSB adapter. While it may work okay with the Windows driver, it seems to not be reliable using the OS X driver. I've seen this happen before. It could start failing on Windows too at some point. Try contacting Elecraft support and see if they will send

Re: [Elecraft] K4? No, I want a KX2!

2013-05-23 Thread Rick Dettinger
My idea of a KX2 would be to rework the K2 with a factory built DDS, maybe from the KX3, but the rest would be the user built K2 in a K2 box. This could include general coverage. I think many hams would like to build from parts and use their soldering irons. This would be a cross between the

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Rick Robinson
Really I do not need the 30 pin anything. My IPad is the 4th gen with the lightning connector.Just a way to get the Griffins male USB connector to the Apple lightining connector. It looks like the new lightning camera adaptor cable will work. It is a lightning male with a USB female. Seems to do

Re: [Elecraft] K4? No, I want a KX2!

2013-05-23 Thread Gil G.
True, but SMT isn't so hard.. I thought it would be, but then built a Weber MTR and it worked the first time around.. Components are very small, but with the right tool, including a magnifying lens, it is fairly easy.. So, a surface-mount kit option would be great. Gil. -- PGP Key:

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Rick Robinson
Posts must have crossed. Thanks for the reply. Good to know it works. I'll start ordering. On Thursday, May 23, 2013, Jeff Ellis wrote: Apple makes a lighting version of the camera connector kit. I am using that. It plugs right in and gives you a short cable to connect the iMic to. It should

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread eric manning
Rich KY6R said If I stack the KPA-500 on the bottom, KAT-500 next up and K3 and put the P3 next to that stack, then it will look like one radio - hi hi. Hey, that's what I will do. 73, Rich KY6R Also, wrap the stack in black plastic wrap. But first put in a lead ingot, so it will be as

Re: [Elecraft] Griffin Imic used...

2013-05-23 Thread Jeff Ellis
I have been using the Apple lightning camera adapter and iMic working no problem with my iPad Mini and iSDR Jeff, K7GDE On May 23, 2013, at 9:55 AM, Rick Robinson rickw...@gmail.com wrote: Really I do not need the 30 pin anything. My IPad is the 4th gen with the lightning connector.Just a

[Elecraft] [K3] PR 10 10m PreAmp

2013-05-23 Thread John Reilly
Does anyone know the status of the Elecraft K3 10m preamp product? Thanks, - John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread rhol...@comcast.net
Absolutely Eric. I already have a Glad leaf bag ready! - Reply message - From: eric manning emann...@cs.uvic.ca To: rhol...@comcast.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4 Date: Thu, May 23, 2013 10:07 am Rich KY6R said If I stack the KPA-500 on the

[Elecraft] psk-31 programs for K3 and KX3

2013-05-23 Thread Edward R Cole
I guess my request was buried too much in a recent reply on another topic. I have used Digipan in the past but understand HRD and Filidigi (sp?) can do psk-31. Any comments or preferences for modern sw that will do psk-31 from a computer? I have two applications: 1) K3 with Dell 2.33

Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 Review

2013-05-23 Thread Scott Manthe
While that's nice to know, most of us are not subscribers to RadCom, and those who are will already be aware of this. Can you impart any of Mr. Hart's relevant findings to the list? 73, Scott, N9AA On 5/23/13 12:05 PM, Tim wrote: Hi All, There is a Pert Hart full review in the June 2013

[Elecraft] [K3]K3 Connections to MIL-STD Data Modem Terminal (MS-DTM) (M110A)

2013-05-23 Thread Tom H Childers
Does anyone have experience in connecting a K3 to the above software With a SignaLink integrated sound card? Any Help would be appreciated... 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member NAVMARCORMARS NNN0KYN

Re: [Elecraft] psk-31 programs for K3 and KX3

2013-05-23 Thread Keith Heimbold
I like HRD 6.0 and DM780. Works great for me for PSK and RTTY. Rich who is a principal at HRD LLC says that they are working to integrate wsjt into the HRD portfolio. More than you asked for but thought I would share. I am using a microkeyer 2 so my setup is different. Hope that helps. Good

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 1.48 KX3

2013-05-23 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Joe: Does the KX3 Utility Configuration tab Set Time function work for you with this new revision? I just used it successfully. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joseph Trombino, Jr Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] K4? No, I want a KX2!

2013-05-23 Thread EricJ
Put me on THAT list. I just picked up a second K2 that would be perfect as a KX2. SMT is a breeze with a magnifying bench lamp, a decent soldering station, tweezers and a reasonably steady hand. You have to learn a couple of different and sometimes scary techniques. Melting all the pins

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread NZ9E
Joel, I've noticed an apparent memory leak in the Mac KX3 Utility app. After the leak hits some critical threshold, the app crashes on me. My apologies to Elecraft for not yet submitting a bug report. To check if this is your problem: open the Apple Mac app Activity Monitor and click the

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 1.48 KX3

2013-05-23 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
Problem solved...not sure why but hey, it's working now. I powered up and down several times trying to set the TIME on the KX3 and the fifth time was a charm...TIME set FB...no problem. You just gotta love this digital stuff (grin). 73, Joe W2KJ

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ron, Try using the Mic In on your soundcard. The I/Q signal levels are rather low. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/22/2013 4:27 PM, KM4VX wrote: Must be some interest in the topic!! I have a line connected from the I/Q output of the KX3 (with the menu ON) into my PC sound card, line in. Nothing

[Elecraft] Selling out -- K3, other stuff

2013-05-23 Thread Bill VanAlstyne W5WVO
I’m selling my Elecraft K3 for either $2,100 or $2,300, depending on whether I sell it as-is or send it in to Elecraft first for repair of speaker audio, plus all relevant hardware updates since June 2010. Description: K3/100-F (100 W Transceiver) KAT3 (Internal ATU with 2nd Ant. Jack)

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 1.48 KX3

2013-05-23 Thread KM4VX
Hello Joe: I also have 1.48 and no problem changing the time. You may want to try using the KX3 Utility to set the time; can do that in configuration mode. I also like option of reverting to previous software load and then re-loading the new software. Just a thought from a novice. 73. Ron --

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2013-05-23 Thread Bill Frantz
Sorry for the length. I've tried to put the really lengthy parts in footnotes. General Comments: I like building things and soldering[1]. I talked with Eric at a show and he had cogent things to say about support costs for SMT kits, but with my Heathkit background I think we need to give

Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 Review

2013-05-23 Thread Ian White
The Radcom review by Peter Hart is reproduced on Kenwood's UK website: http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/WebFiles/File/uk/download/Technolo gies/RadCom_June13-TS990S.pdf 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread Peter Lambert
If you are using USB to serial gizmo get a genuine FTDI one (you can buy them from digikey). I've had lots of strange issues with serial SW since real serial ports disappeared. They all ended up being dodgy drivers for the cheapy serial things. The FTDI USB devices have 100% fixed these

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread Joel Black
Bob, Loading MCU, stopping the app, restarting the app, and loading the DSP code fixed my issue. Trying to load both, one right after the other, I watched my free memory drop to 1.31GB and then the app just quit. Ironically, the activity monitor showed the app not responding both times

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-23 Thread Bill Conkling
My computer has stero lineIn, but mono mic. I found that the iMIC worked great for this use. I originally got it for the iPAD, but works with the PC as well. ...bill nr4c -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:47 PM To: KM4VX

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread NZ9E
Joel, Thanks for the reminder, I forgot about that. It might be a clue to fix the problem; I'll add the not responding observation to my bug report to Elecraft. Apparently the app is in so tight a loop, pushing code to the KX3, that the app isn't sending the I'm still alive message to the OS.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread Walter Underwood
It also won't get events to come back to the top. If you put another app on top of it during the download, then click the dock icon, it won't pop to the top. No biggy, but might be related. wunder K6WRU On May 23, 2013, at 4:01 PM, NZ9E wrote: Joel, Thanks for the reminder, I forgot about

[Elecraft] CW DAY

2013-05-23 Thread Scott W2NTV
Happy Morse Code Anniversary Day! Friday, 24 May. What indeed hath G-d wrought? (What the hell does that mean anyway?) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3 transmitter gain calibration fails due high SWR

2013-05-23 Thread peterc281
I decided to run through the calibration of my K3 after it came back from the VK9NT Dxpo. I find I can’t complete the transmit gain calibration as the SWR is to high on some bands. 1.8 to 10.1 are fine, the rest are as follows 14.1 is 1.5:1, 18.1 1.8:1, 21.1 2.7:1, 24.9 2.2:1, 28.4 2.4:1, 50.1

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread Fred Jensen
On 5/23/2013 3:19 PM, Joel Black wrote: Trying to load both, one right after the other, I watched my free memory drop to 1.31GB and then the app just quit. The Apollo Guidance Computer, which got us to the moon multiple times, had 36 kilowords of program ROM [literally hard *wired* core

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmitter gain calibration fails due high SWR

2013-05-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
TX Gain CAL should be run when transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load. Also make sure your KAT3 ATU is bypassed. 73, Eric elecraft.com On 5/23/2013 4:36 PM, peterc281 wrote: I decided to run through the calibration of my K3 after it came back from the VK9NT Dxpo. I find I can’t complete the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Our KUSB and KXUSB adapters use the FTDI chip set. 73, Eric elecraft.com On 5/23/2013 2:39 PM, Peter Lambert wrote: If you are using USB to serial gizmo get a genuine FTDI one (you can buy them from digikey). I've had lots of strange issues with serial SW since real serial ports disappeared.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmitter gain calibration fails due high SWR

2013-05-23 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Tx gain cal should succeed as long as the SWR does not exceed 2.0:1. Can you turn on trace on the view menu and send me a trace of the failing calibration. Dick, K6KR On May 23, 2013, at 16:36, peterc281 peterc...@gmail.com wrote: I decided to run through the calibration of my K3 after it

[Elecraft] KX3 questions

2013-05-23 Thread Allen Bush
Greetings:  I just subscribed although I've been an Elecraft customer for a long time (K1, K2 with all accessories, etc). I built a KX3 over the Christmas holidays and am just now getting a chance to use it.  2 questions. Is it normal to have noise that is tuneable  especially across 40

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmitter gain calibration fails due high SWR

2013-05-23 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Also make sure your KAT3 ATU is bypassed. Reset your ATU into a 50 Ohm load before selecting bypass. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/23/2013 8:17 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: TX Gain CAL should be run when transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load. Also make sure your KAT3 ATU is

Re: [Elecraft] psk-31 programs for K3 and KX3

2013-05-23 Thread Chris Schrecengost
I also use HRD / DM780. It works fine for me. Initially, v6 was a little shaky but they've smoothed it out pretty well. I use it more now than I did with my FT-857D. I hope Keith is right and they incorporate WSJT into it. I've been using that mode a lot lately. Chris AB3QV On Thu, May 23,

[Elecraft] K3 SSB Settings - First time for voice

2013-05-23 Thread KC6CNN
I purchased K3 Serial #6294 over a year ago. I was all into digital modes. I still am, but have been playing with voice the last two days. Can someone suggest good settings for me. Between Shift, Width, lo and hi cut, nb level, nr adj, dsp. I have played with them all. Guess I am not real familiar

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmitter gain calibration fails due high SWR

2013-05-23 Thread peterc281
Murphy strikes again! I changed the cable and used a 50 ohm load and all good, looks like the cable was duff!! Cheers Peter 3IJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-transmitter-gain-calibration-fails-due-high-SWR-tp7574132p7574141.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] psk-31 programs for K3 and KX3

2013-05-23 Thread K5HM
Chris, I use both FLDIGI and Digipan with my K3 without issues, along with a Signalink USB soundcard,Fldigi mostly when I'm contesting with N1MM Logger and Digipan otherwise. I'm using HRD 5.24 for logging now but don't use DM780. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm