Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

2015-01-02 Thread Dick Dievendorff
RS-232 is not a multipoint protocol. Dick From: David Ahrendts [mailto:davidahren...@me.com] Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 4:03 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs Dick, interesting. I wonder if anyone has

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread David Cutter
Hi Jim May I ask you about your system for mixing rx antennas? How do you arrange the double mixing? I have this in mind and I already have a 1026 and could buy a NCC-1. I have a selection of HF aerials going up which I can use for rx on 160, possibly even in diversity mode with the K3. We

[Elecraft] Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Jim
I have the Timewave, the NCC-1, a MFJ-1026 noise canceller, beverages and commercial mag loops, and my comments are: 1. I find the Timewave Noise reduction is of little value, the K3 NR is superior 2. The Timewave has an EXCELLENT audio amplifier and completely removes the hash from the K3

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 + K2/10

2015-01-02 Thread Matt VK2RQ
Yes, it works very well, especially with the KXAT100 equipped. If your K2/10 doesn’t already have a key out line, you may need to add one, eg. http://www.mwrs.org.au/2014/04/20/elecraft-k2-amplifier-keying-circuit/ http://www.mwrs.org.au/2014/04/20/elecraft-k2-amplifier-keying-circuit/ 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Merv Schweigert
Have to second that Jim, I also had one I tried to use with a Omni 6 plus and it was zero help at all, I tried the speaker mounted version 59 something for the FT-1000D and it also was useless, for me at least, sold both and sure have not missed them. 73 Merv K9FD/KH6 On Fri,1/2/2015

[Elecraft] KXPA100 + K2/10

2015-01-02 Thread Fred Jensen
Will a KXPA100 work with a K2/10? I'm looking for a more-than-10W-capability for a possible county expedition in the 7QP, and maybe elsewhere. I sold my KPA100 [in the lid] amp because I got tired of switching between the 100W lid and QRP lid [and turned a trace into a fuse when I cross

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri,1/2/2015 3:03 AM, G4GNX wrote: I’ve been recommended to buy a Timewave DSP-599zx DSP filter by someone who does not own a K3. I had one that I tried to use with a Ten Tec Omni V. I found it next to useless. Yes, it does narrowband audio filters, but they're no better than what's in

[Elecraft] 回覆﹕ KXPA100 + K2/10

2015-01-02 Thread Johnny Siu
Kxpa100 not only works with kx3 but also other non-elecraft radios, hence no problem with k2. If u don't need 100w, Hardrock hr50+internal atu will be a good choice at much lower price. 發自 Yahoo 電子信箱 Android 版 __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Michael Walker
For those with the NCC1, how has it been on 20M as that is my worst band (assuming it is 1 type of noise)? It was my local noise that caused me to build my entire remote base. However, the addition of such may help me with using my home station at times. Mike va3mw

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Jim Wiley
We use a NCC1 here also, although with just a low 75 and 40 meter trap dipole for the noise pickup antenna. It is very successful in eliminating noise from the neighbor's plasma TV, and other noise sources that originate in our neighborhood from time to time. It only works on one noise at a

[Elecraft] New KX3 field-test firmware: 60-m band limits fixed; no RX EQ in DATA modes; etc.

2015-01-02 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, Below are the release notes for KX3 rev. 2.32 field-test firmware. If you're interested in testing any of these changes to the firmware, please email me directly. I'll take the first 20 or so. If all goes well, the new code will be available as a beta release next week. 73 Happy New

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Robert Nobis
Tom, Unfortunately, your link doesn’t work. Opens to a blank screen. 73, Bob - N7RJN n7...@nobis.net On Jan 2, 2015, at 07:33, Tom tom...@videotron.ca wrote: Hi, I had a serious noise issue from some neighbors lights. I bought an NCC1 from DXEngineering and an active noise

Re: [Elecraft] Lost in K3 and MMTTY and N1MM setup

2015-01-02 Thread david Moes
Thanks Rich your advice was perfect also found the link I was looking for http://www.n3me.net/pdf%20files/N1MM%20-%20Elecraft%20K3%20Setup%20Notes.pdf David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 1/1/2015 22:02, Richard Ferch wrote: Re mode

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Other Windows Simultaneously

2015-01-02 Thread Dauer, Edward
Not with Mac? On 1/2/15, 7:12 AM, 'Tom Blahovici' tom...@videotron.ca wrote: Hi Tony The avermedia card is a vga capture board. It captures the signal from the svga card and then displays it in a standard windows window. You can resize it like any other window and display it simultaneously

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Tom
Hi, I had a serious noise issue from some neighbors lights. I bought an NCC1 from DXEngineering and an active noise antenna from them as well. It can get rid of noise almost completely. Here is a video of WWV with it on and off. http://va2fsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2013-Jan-15-20-43-43.avi A

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Other Windows Simultaneously

2015-01-02 Thread Tom Blahovici
Hi Tony The avermedia card is a vga capture board. It captures the signal from the svga card and then displays it in a standard windows window. You can resize it like any other window and display it simultaneously with all the other windows on your Windows PC. So you do not need a separate

Re: [Elecraft] adjusting the K3 to not over-drive an amplifier

2015-01-02 Thread Wes (N7WS)
Since your amplifier is rated only to SWR = 1.5 maybe that is the issue. What's the fault indicator telling you? Wes N7WS On 1/2/2015 9:10 AM, Tom Whiteside wrote: I've had my K3 for 8 years now and just love it... My only complaint is that in SSB I have trouble throttling the power back

[Elecraft] adjusting the K3 to not over-drive an amplifier

2015-01-02 Thread Tom Whiteside
I've had my K3 for 8 years now and just love it... My only complaint is that in SSB I have trouble throttling the power back enough to not occasionally trip an Alpha 87A. The K3 just ignores the reins and charges ahead... I notice this on a 40M sked where my antenna is close to 2:1 SWR - It

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Bob NW8L
I have local noise problems which come and go depending on time of day, day of week etc. I didn't like the idea of having a noise cancelling device in the high power transmit path, so picked up a DX Engineering NCC-1 which is perfect for use with my K3, inserted between the antenna OUT and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

2015-01-02 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I'm using a Gearmo 4-port USB to Serial adapter (http://www.amazon.com/GearMo%C2%AE-36inch-Windows-Certified-Drivers/dp/B004ETDC8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1420241893sr=8-1keywords=gearmo+4-port+usb+to+serial+adapter) And I've also acquired an 8-port Edgeport from an eBay vendor. I use a number of

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread d...@lightstream.net
I agree 100% about the effectiveness of the NCC-1. I've been using one for about 3 years, and it is a very well-designed and well-built product. When coupled with a noise sense antenna that can receive the offending noise at close to the same level as your primary antenna (give or take 10dB or

Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

2015-01-02 Thread David Ahrendts
Thanks Gil. I have plentiful Mac USB physical ports (about 8). So the issue is with the KX3. Got no place to plug it in. :—( On Jan 2, 2015, at 3:25 PM, Richard Gillingham w...@hotmail.com wrote: Sounds like you need a virtual serial port emulator program. 73 Gil, W1RG Sent via the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

2015-01-02 Thread Richard Gillingham
Sounds like you need a virtual serial port emulator program. 73 Gil, W1RG Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® 3, an ATT 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com /divdivDate:01/02/2015 6:14 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Elecraft List

Re: [Elecraft] adjusting the K3 to not over-drive an amplifier

2015-01-02 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Tom, Since it behaves into a dummy load it's probably the SWR but you could also take a closer look at the TX gain calibration. Even after running the calibration routine I have had to touch up the numbers on a couple of bands. Take a look at the K3 manual page 62 for TXGN{pwr}. The last

[Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

2015-01-02 Thread David Ahrendts
Got the KX3 Line. KAT500 and W2 also. Love ‘em. Now, I appear to be out of inputs and outputs with little lines running between the boxes and all of the inputs/outputs in use. What do you do to get a KXUSB into the KX3 for radio control from a variety of software programs into an ACC1 PC port?

[Elecraft] K3/P3 + CW SKIMMER

2015-01-02 Thread Robert 'RC' Conley
I would like to use CW SKIMMER with my K3/P3. Is there any special needs required? RC KC5WA -- another day in paradise CQ CQCQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] F.S.Elecraft KFL1-2

2015-01-02 Thread Joe W2KJ
Howdy Gang: I have a like new KFL1-2 40/20M fully builtboard for the K1. Will ship for $50. Happy New Year to all. 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Mike va3mw
I agree with Eric. You need to solve this on the rf side. You can using a loop receiving antenna and null out the source. Or, something like an ANC4. Mike va3mw On Jan 2, 2015, at 6:33 AM, Eric Buggee ericvk...@esc.net.au wrote: Hi Alan, The DSP599zx may well reduce the

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Eric Buggee
Hi Alan, The DSP599zx may well reduce the baseband (audio) noise as demodulated; BUT it will do nothing about the ambient RF pollution on 40m and lower bands. As you rightly conclude in your last paragraph no amount of audio processing is going to remove the noise as received

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Other Windows Simultaneously

2015-01-02 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tom, If you can resize the video using this card, how do you add additional windows to the screen? Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Blahovici Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 4:15 PM To: Harry Yingst via Elecraft

[Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread G4GNX
Hi all. I have really bad noise floor issues at my home QTH in the UK, especially on 40 metres and below. Some of the issues may be cured as the neighbors’ Christmas lights are packed away for the year. I’ve been recommended to buy a Timewave DSP-599zx DSP filter by someone who does not own a

[Elecraft] [KX3] MCU 2.27 BUG NB/NR mode

2015-01-02 Thread JE0LFI
Hi all, Happy New Year 2015! In version 2.27, when you turn on the NR or NB of KX3, will not move the main dial. Is this a specification, or bug of v2.27? --- JE0LFI / Nakamura -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-MCU-2-27-BUG-NB-NR-mode-tp7596662.html