Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3 remote

2013-12-18 Thread Rick Bates
I'm cheap. I don't throw things away until they are beyond any reasonable use plus I like toys. So here is how I run my K3 remotely: I have an old laptop for the shack computer. It runs HRD, has a four port USB-Serial cable and wifi to the home LAN. It takes only a little power, doesn't cost

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and phasing noise cancelling systems

2013-12-18 Thread Igor Sokolov
I have Inv L connected to RX1 of my K3 and Hi-Z triangle connected to Aux RX but no canceling system. I have to do this canceling in my head and it works to the extend. I think, if you connect Hi-Z to one of the inputs of noise canceling device and some noise antenna (TX antenna for example) to

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3 remote

2013-12-18 Thread PKA
Me too Rick! Have used RC CW for 7 years with a Winkeyer as the only investment But as you say it: there are many ways to do RC I have a few additions though: 1) I operate exclusively CW (mostly ragchew type) and use a Winkeyer and WKDemo software. Works great - normally no latency issue at all

[Elecraft] Fwd: Using the K3 remote

2013-12-18 Thread Clive Lorton
Opp’s I ment to send this to the group! Sorry Begin forwarded message: Dear Bill and David, I have used HRD to control a remote rig and all the info is in the files section of the HRD Yahoo group. It will take some working out, well it did for me as I not very computer savvy. Also

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3 remote

2013-12-18 Thread Don Nelson
Rick and others, I use a power strip accessible via Ethernet. This power strip has an IP address and can be accessed independently from everything else in the remote radio system. I access this power strip to reset the PC if it has gone off the rails. I use this power strip to power cycle the

[Elecraft] Where will Elecraft be showing near New England?

2013-12-18 Thread dw
Hi All, Does anyone know where and when the next Ham convention will be in the New England area? And are they typically setup to allow people to check out products prior to purchase? Thanks! :-] N1BBR -- bw...@fastmail.net __

[Elecraft] K2 inductor wattage

2013-12-18 Thread John Cooper
The 10uH inductors that go on the bottom of the rf board that are in the transmitter area of schematic are what size?   The ones I have are equivalent to 1/4watt resistor.  But the silkscreen looks more like 1/2watt size and it doesnt specify anywhere I can see in manual.  I ordered these off

[Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones?

2013-12-18 Thread John Sweeney
Trying to set up a macro command to assign to front panel switch, to go from speaker or phones plugged in rear, but not able to figure the full command. I got command which brings up the menu option, but not the rest with just the button press. Please someone give me the command sequence

Re: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones?

2013-12-18 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I have PF1 set up to do this, toggle SPKR+PH on and off. It doesn't need a macro command. Use the K3 CONFG menu, navigate to SPKR+PH, and then hold PF1 (the RIT button). It says PF1 Set. Then tap Menu to exit the menu. PF1 now toggles SPKR+PH. It takes a second or so after you HOLD PF1 for

Re: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones?

2013-12-18 Thread McWilliams F. Barry
Try this MN097;UP;MN255; Barry, K8LEF __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 inductor wattage

2013-12-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, The old inductors were larger than what is being used today. The new ones are about the size of a 1/4 watt resistor. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/18/2013 4:26 PM, John Cooper wrote: The 10uH inductors that go on the bottom of the rf board that are in the transmitter area of schematic are

[Elecraft] Run Run Rudolph

2013-12-18 Thread mikerodgerske5gbc
Merry Christmas. It's time to enjoy this video once again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ailFghtEKsc 73 Mike R Bluegrass white snow - Patty Loveless __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Where will Elecraft be showing near New England?

2013-12-18 Thread Bruce Beford
I would expect Eric and his wife Lerma to have a booth at the ARRL 100th anniversary convention in Hartford, CT in July. They have been regulars at the New England Division Convention (Boxboro, MA) every other year. That event is being superseded by the ARRL 100th anniversary bash this coming

Re: [Elecraft] Run Run Rudolph

2013-12-18 Thread Gary Smith
Nice one Mike, It's nice to remember the old days mix them with the new. 73, Gary KA1J Merry Christmas. It's time to enjoy this video once again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ailFghtEKsc 73 Mike R Bluegrass white snow - Patty Loveless

Re: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones?

2013-12-18 Thread John Sweeney
Great! Just what I wanted. Thank you John N3WT. -Original Message- From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:d...@elecraft.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 4:33 PM To: 'John Sweeney'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones? I have PF1

[Elecraft] K3/100 FS

2013-12-18 Thread k6xt
For sale K3/100 S/N 2217 Factory assembled with the following options: KAT3 KXV3 KFL3A-500 The stock parts are, of course, there: KIO3, KNB3, 2.7kHz SSB filter. No electrical issues at all, operates just like a new one. No cosmetic issues, 9 on a scale of 10. Used as my 2nd or spare K3.

Re: [Elecraft] Where will Elecraft be showing near New England?

2013-12-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
ARRL Centennial Convention in Hartford, CT, July 17-19 2014. https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1248082 Elecraft will have a large booth there with all of our latest products for your inspection. We also take orders at the booth for immediate shipment the following

Re: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones?

2013-12-18 Thread David Withers
I continue to be impressed with the kx3. Great reception on 40 and 80 tonight with 24 inches of antenna. Not quite as good with 48 inches as a loop between both antenna posts. Which shouldn't work at all. Has anyone paired a K3 with a proper antenna with a kx3 with a proper directional

[Elecraft] Configuration Questions

2013-12-18 Thread Richard Solomon
I am putting together my list and have some questions: 1) Does the stock K3/100 come with any filters ? 2) If I buy the Second Receiver (KRX3), do I need KXV3A ? I do have receiving antennas for 160 80. 3) Can I connect an external monitor to the stock P3 or will I need an optional

Re: [Elecraft] Configuration Questions

2013-12-18 Thread Matt Zilmer
On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:11:11 -0700, you wrote: I am putting together my list and have some questions: 1) Does the stock K3/100 come with any filters ? The 2.7 5-pole roofing filter comes with the K3 if you don't order the 2.8 KHz 8-pole. One of these is required for a basic K3. 2) If I buy

Re: [Elecraft] Configuration Questions

2013-12-18 Thread Dick Dievendorff
1) The K3 normally comes with a 2.7 kHz 5-pole filter. If you prefer a 2.8 kHz 8-pole filter instead, you can substitute it for the 2.7 5-pole by ordering KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw at initial purchase. 2) You'll want a KXV3A for its Rx antenna connection. A KXV3A (IF out) is also needed for the P3. 3) A

Re: [Elecraft] Configuration Questions

2013-12-18 Thread Jim Brown
On 12/18/2013 6:11 PM, Richard Solomon wrote: I am putting together my list and have some questions: 1) Does the stock K3/100 come with any filters ? Yes. First, understand that IF filtering is done in DSP. Plug-in filters are ROOFING filters. One such filter comes with the stock radio --

Re: [Elecraft] Configuration Questions

2013-12-18 Thread Richard Solomon
I got the answers I needed. Thanks, 73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ On 12/18/2013 7:11 PM, Richard Solomon wrote: I am putting together my list and have some questions: 1) Does the stock K3/100 come with any filters ? 2) If I buy the Second Receiver (KRX3), do I need KXV3A ? I do have receiving

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 SN2761 on 160m QRV

2013-12-18 Thread Marc Schijven
Hello Elecraft K1 users, You have an Elecraft K1, and are thinking to go to 160m! I followed the idea that was reported by Don W3FPR in 2006, ordered the X-tal at Andy Fleischer in Germany(For Europe), and it is working, made yesterday my 1st QSO on 160m. I made a small manual, with