Re: [Elecraft] KX3 netbook

2011-06-01 Thread Bruce Beford
While not a netbook, my full-sized (17.3) HP dv7-4171us does have a stereo input jack. This is one of HPs higher end laptops. The input jack just has a mic symbol on it, but it is in fact, a stereo input. I have confirmed this by plugging in a stereo cable, and listening through headphones. I can

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 netbook

2011-06-01 Thread Bruce Beford
No, that would be Fogerty... not John Fogarty of CCR?? or just a similar name!! al ve3gam __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 netbook

2011-06-01 Thread Bruce Beford
USB-serial adapters work fine for this. -Bruce, N1RX Don't forget you need a netbook with a serial port too. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ammeter display does not include 12 RCA acc skt?

2011-05-30 Thread Bruce Beford
I actually modified my K3 to do this back in August of last year. I wrote up the details in a post you can read here: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-switched-DC-output-jack-simple-mod-t d5425993.html Works great. Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Converter Question

2011-05-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Have you plugged the KUSB in yet? It won't show in the device manager unless it is actually attached. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Converter Question

2011-05-28 Thread Bruce Beford
I guess I -should- have been more specific. I meant that the KUSB needs to be plugged into the computer, before it will show up in the device manager -on the computer-. Bruce, N1RX Maybe I'm misinterpreting your answer, but every USB-to-Serial converter that I have - and there are several

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 roofing filters

2011-05-27 Thread Bruce Beford
Not a mechanical filter, but a low noise active audio filter running around 11 KHz prior to the ADC. The 4 selectable bandwidths will help keep unwanted off-signal energy out of the ADC. -Bruce, N1RX I think that I heard Wayne say at the Elecraft display in Dayton that they were mechanical

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF Shipping Date?

2011-05-26 Thread bruce . beford
I ordered one early last week (as part of another order) and was told by sales they would not be ready for shipment until this week. I have not yet received the order, or a shipment notice. I'm sure it will be along, just wanted to mention what I was told about the external reference kit

[Elecraft] Was: Es Season seems to have arrived- Separate lists

2011-05-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Re: separate lists (again). It is not obvious to me at all. As one of thousands of people who own more than one Elecraft product, I prefer this list remain in it's current format. There are other single rig lists out there, and programs like Mailwasher to help one filter out what is not

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Direct keyboard interface?

2011-05-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Of course, keep in mind that for I/Q panadapter functions, you will need a Netbook with a STEREO soundcard input. You need both channels to be able to use the I/Q output from the rig. Many notebook/netbooks do not have a stereo input jack. Be sure about this when choosing one for this application.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
The KX3 will have an internal ATU option. The external 100W amp will have it's own, optional bolt-on ATU Bruce, N1RX From the 5 min Dayton presentation I did not quite understand whether the antenna tuner option is internal or external. Can somebody enlighten me please, 73, Igor UA9CDC

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 RX - General Coverage or Ham Band Only?

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Sam, Look here. http://twitpic.com/photos/ke9v there are some photos of the prelim sheet. View original size for best resolution. Bruce, N1RX and this magical mystery preliminary info page can be seen where? GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 - introduction video now on the QRP

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Nate, per Wayne's comments and the preliminary data sheet, the KX3 command set will emulate the K3. I expect you will have no trouble supporting it in hamlib. Bruce, N1RX Will the PC control command set be similar to the K3? I presume the manuals will be available a short time before

Re: [Elecraft] DSP

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
From the datasheet for the DSP chip used in the K3: The TMS320VC33 DSP is a 32-bit, floating-point processor manufactured in 0.18-Tm four-level-metal CMOS (TImeline) technology. The TMS320VC33 is part of the TMS320C3x generation of DSPs from Texas Instruments. The K3's DSP -is- 32 bit floating

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Baseband filter?

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Baseband refers to the fact that the QSD down-converts the RF to IQ streams at directly near-audio range frequencies. The ADC converts this to digital, and the DSP then does the demodulation. From the description, the IF frequencies are in the 10 KHz range. So, the baseband roofing filter will be

[Elecraft] KX3 Preliminary data sheet

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
A few still pics, and hi-rez copies of the front/back of the preliminary data sheet here: http://twitpic.com/photos/ke9v Select a pic, then view full size for maximum detail. Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 RX - General Coverage or Ham Band Only?

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
While fleshing out the KX3's general coverage receive capabilities, it will be helpful if synchronous AM detection is implemented, as in the K3. Since many of the announced features seem to be a port of the K3 DSP firmware, I'm hoping this will be included. Bruce, N1RX I'm not all that

[Elecraft] KX3 RX IQ output question

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Wayne, I know you don't have anything to do but answer questions... ;-) I didn't get a chance to ask this last night during the KX3 webcast: What will be the usable bandwidth of the RX IQ output? Since the dual watch capability is described as +/- 10 KHz, I am wondering if this is the total BW

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Baseband filter?

2011-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Quadrature Sampling Detector QSD has always meant, Your keying is defective. I'm guessing that isn't what's meant here? 73, Fred K6DGW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 - live internet stream right now

2011-05-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Thanks, Steve! Bruce, N1RX __ 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 Please help

Re: [Elecraft] Off-Topic posts

2011-04-28 Thread Bruce Beford
With all due respect guys... If it is OT it BY DEFINITION doesn't belong on this reflector... This statement is incorrect. BY DEFINITION, this list WELCOMES topics of general interest. Here's the description from the Elecraft web page. (note the last sentence): The ELECRAFT email list

Re: [Elecraft] Terrible news

2011-04-28 Thread Bruce Beford
My brother in law was also one of those killed. Mike AI4NS Terrible news, indeed. My thoughts are with you and your family at this tragic time, Mike. Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Bruce Beford
With the XG3 and an attenuator it would be very easy to duplicate these tests. Just remember that **unattended** beacons below 28 MHz are illegal in the USA (I believe NCDXF beacons have special permission from the FCC). 73, Bill W4ZV Excellent reminder Bill. And... as has already been

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Bruce Beford
At 1 mW or less on its operating frequency, this is unlikely to cause any problems. The 2nd harmonic and higher order even harmonics are over 30 dB down from that, and the odd harmonics are 7-10 dB down. It certainly shouldn't cause any issues at VHF. That said, you can always add a

Re: [Elecraft] Info on K3 IF OUT

2011-04-23 Thread Bruce Beford
In part, my reason for asking is the following... I am feeding the K3 IF Out into a fast ADC at 192 kHz, followed by a Winloe detector, etc. for panoramic viewing, but despite the 192 kHz sampling frequency I am only getting about 44 kHz TOTAL spectral width. Thus, there seems to be a

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500

2011-04-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Go to the Elecraft web site and the KPA500 is in the Products tab. All you want to know and the manual. Phil Philip LaMarche True, except he asked about the KAT500, not the KPA500. Rob, The KAT500 is still in development. But, we have been told that it will handle up to 500W into a 10:1

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 with 30/80 option - band cycling now limited to

2011-04-19 Thread Bruce Beford
I have had this KX1 for a while. This fault was noted (maybe arose) during a recent garden op. session. Bands 7/10/20 are all operational selectable as normal, but 3.5 is skipped completely. I acquired this little gem ready built fully working, so am a bit wary of taking it apart. Before I

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for K7SZ

2011-04-19 Thread Bruce Beford
I have forwarded Nick's query to Rich, K7SZ -Bruce, N1RX __ 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:

[Elecraft] KPA500 First run sold out?

2011-04-19 Thread Bruce Beford
The order form for the KPA500 indicates that after the first run sells out, the next batch will begin shipping in July. Has there been an announcement that we are at that point yet? Curious if I ordered today, if it would be in the first production run or not. Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL FMT April 13 - 0215utc (K3EXREF)

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi, Ed. Here's a group that I belong to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FMT-nuts/ Many of the members there are true time/freq measuring nuts. The Midwest VHF/UHF society run their own FMTs at different times of the year. You can also Google time-nuts. If you don't mind a simplistic overview,

[Elecraft] ARRL FMT April 13 - 0215utc (K3EXREF)

2011-04-08 Thread bruce . beford
Poor math skills early in the morning. 9 milliHertz out of 14 MHz is about 6*E-10, or 6 parts per ten Billion, not Trillion. Still, not too shabby for a first FMT attempt. -Bruce, N1RX N1RX wrote: All that said, on one of the FMTs done a year or so ago, I was able to get within 9 milliHertz

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF for eme and mw

2011-04-07 Thread Bruce Beford
At first glance, frequency corrections being suspended during transmission may have a large effect on the usefulness of the upcoming PLL board for the K144XV. If the frequency is not compensated during TX, when maximum heating (and therefore freq shift) takes place, it would seem that the K144XV

Re: [Elecraft] K3, P3 KPA500

2011-04-03 Thread Bruce Beford
I believe this PC connection is only for firmware updates for the KPA-500. the operational link between the K3 and KPA-500 is via the ACC connector. Correct? -Bruce, N1RX Jack Brindle wrote: The KPA500 is not in the chain. It needs its own connection to the PC. So your chain will look like:

Re: [Elecraft] K3, P3 KPA500

2011-04-03 Thread Bruce Beford
Thanks for the clarification, Jack! -Bruce, N1RX -Original Message- From: Jack Brindle [mailto:jackbrin...@me.com] Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 8:03 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3, P3 KPA500 No, it is more than that. We have implemented

Re: [Elecraft] EXTERNAL 10MHZ KIT

2011-03-29 Thread Bruce Beford
Any idea how far behind this the release of the PLL board for the K144XV will be? Bruce, N1RX When might we see the kit to reference a 10Mhz source? K6CG Very soon. I was just proofing the manual. 73, Wayne N6KR __

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson PowerPoles

2011-03-26 Thread Bruce Beford
I refuse to get into the plus/minus arguments about Powerpoles, but I do have a warning about a particular product I bought a few years ago. It is a plastic frame designed to hold a bank of powerpoles, which I installed on a little battery pack/charger storage case I built. It contains

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson PowerPoles

2011-03-26 Thread Bruce Beford
I refuse to get into the plus/minus arguments about Powerpoles, but I do have a warning about a particular product I bought a few years ago. It is a plastic frame designed to hold a bank of powerpoles, which I installed on a little battery pack/charger storage case I built. It contains

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson PowerPoles

2011-03-26 Thread Bruce Beford
Julian, G4ILO wrote: (Quoting N1RX) Another option for configuring multiple Powerpoles to prevent accidental reverse polarity is to arrange the connectors thus: B R R B B R R B With that arrangement couldn't you still plug the power cable in offset to the left so the positive goes

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DC output jack fuse

2011-03-26 Thread Bruce Beford
Doug, N6TQS wrote: I like the APP for the main power connector on the K3, but having the 12VDC OUT and the PTT IN connector the same seems a Murphy-proofing fail. The fuse is very likely to fail before the device that's supposed to drive PTT IN, but Where is that fuse, anyway?

Re: [Elecraft] T1 Firmware Mod?

2011-03-22 Thread Bruce Beford
Could the T1 be modified to give CW read out of last freq matched by it? Thanks, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu. Hi, Danny. I saw that you asked this question before, but no one responded. The T1 does not have the ability to measure the frequency it is matching. So, the short answer is no, the T1 cannot be

Re: [Elecraft] Installed K3EXREF

2011-03-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Jim asked: What's a GPSDO setup go for including an antenna? 73 jim ab3cv You can put together a GPSDO system with 10 MHz output for less than $200. Here's just one example: Ebay item # 290322053618 By buying the items separately, you can sometimes do even better on price. The Trimble

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF

2011-03-20 Thread Bruce Beford
If you want to participate in the WSPR project you need to be within 1Hz. 73 Max/ZL4VV Actually, No. You just want to -drift- less than one Hertz during your transmission period. Absolute accuracy is not required. A stable transmitter is. 73, Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] LED vs LCD PC Monitor: RFI?

2011-03-18 Thread Bruce Beford
LED monitors are still LCDs. they just use LEDs for the backlight, instead of fluorescent lamp. In general the LCD monitors are quieter than the CRT type. I have not heard of any data indicating that LED backlights for LCDs are RFi-quieter that CCFLs. (cold cathode fluorescent) as a breed. it

[Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

2011-03-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Copy and paste onto one line in your browser: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=ExhibitsR equestTimeout=500calledFromFrame=Napplication_id=290417fcc_id='UTR-KPA500 ' Or, Go here: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm Enter Elecraft for

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500]And the question is ...

2011-03-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Mark wrote: Who is going to calculated alternate replacement values of the resistors in the two attenuators so that the KPA500 may be driven to a full 500 watts by a K3 / 10? Mark, NØOKS You are, if you intend to try this on your new KPA-500. -Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] FCC

2011-03-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Wow! I don't know who leaked an early draft of the Owner's manual for that site, but it's an early draft filled with incorrect and incomplete information! I'm presently working on the real Owner's manual - Perhaps someone with the authority (Wayne or Eric) will make it available soon. Ron

Re: [Elecraft] FCC

2011-03-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Well at least it has more info than what I have with the real KPA-500 :-) Gary Show-off. That's just mean... 8-) Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

2011-03-15 Thread Bruce Beford
I'm a licensed Navy MARS operator. It is not uncommon to have very long digital messages that need to be sent using digital modes that will take longer than 10 minutes to send. This limitation pretty much eliminates this amplifier from being able to be used in my shack for MARS purposes.

Re: [Elecraft] Tips for using APF

2011-01-27 Thread Bruce Beford
Nice write-up on tips for using the APF function, Wayne. Would you please consider adding this to the K3 Operating Tips page on the Elecraft website? (and the manual, as I am sure this will be a recurring area of inquiry...) 73, Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] Latest Sherwood table

2010-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
On Dec 31, 2010, at 4:13 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: What gets me in a K3 is that there is still some room in there, even after installing the KRX3 to the 100W transceiver, to add something else. So far the possibilities haven't tickled my fancy. We're saving it for a fuel cell :) Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3

2010-10-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Audio peak Filter -Bruce N1RX __ 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 Please

Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3

2010-10-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Sam wrote: isn't that kind of what the CWT or any cw decoding software does when decoding? GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan Not exactly. My understanding is that an audio peaking filter actually boosts or accentuates the audio at a particular frequency, rather than attenuating those at other

Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3

2010-10-24 Thread Bruce Beford
, October 24, 2010 1:45 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3 Seems to me that adjusting the Pitch to one that most comfortably stands out from others and then using Spot ought to accomplish the same thing. No? -- 73, Dick KA1OZ Middleborough, MA

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KXV60 Transverter In and Out connectors - BNC v. RCA

2010-10-22 Thread Bruce Beford
Gary, If I recall correctly, the BNC connectors are on the top lid, the RCAs on the lower panel. If you use the BNCs, you will have to disconnect them (unsolder) to completely remove the top cover for service. I think that is the only real difference. GL, Bruce N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] Question about K1.

2010-10-07 Thread Bruce Beford
David, You can only have one filter board in the K1 at a time. My 4 band board is for 40m/30m/20m and 15m. I have a 2 band board I swap in for 160m and 80m. 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Synthesizer Stiffener Plate Mod

2010-09-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi Steve. I installed the stiffener plate mod on both synth boards in my K3, s/n 559. It probably is only really needed if you run CW, with the internal speaker on, and the sidetone turned up fairly loud. It is under those circumstances that the speaker vibration can flex the synth board,

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] screen freeze.

2010-08-22 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi Larry. My comments in-line, below: Larry, K2GN wrote: Well, it's still doing the freeze. I have found it in the freeze state 4 times while I'm not operating, This remains a big mystery. Indeed. If it is locking up while you are not operating (i.e. transmitting) then that rules out an

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - powering from the K3 aux plug

2010-08-18 Thread Bruce Beford
Glenn, That output is fused internally at 600 mA, and is supplied via a 1n4007 diode (1 amp max). Best not to exceed the 500 mA recommended max load. An option would be to supply power to your powerpole strip from the same supply that feeds the K3, but have it switched by a small relay controlled

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ref. in Jack?

2010-08-17 Thread Bruce Beford
I think it was originally intended to be a panel mount SMA. There was some recent discussion around Elecraft -possibly- developing a form of crude GPS-lock that may make use of this connector hole. No word on possible timeline. Bruce, N1RX Anybody know what kind of connector is supposed to go

[Elecraft] [P3] Feature request

2010-08-15 Thread Bruce Beford
I am using latest beta firmware 0.31 on my new P3. I notice that when the peak hold function is enabled, it disables spectrum averaging (if it was enabled). Would it be possible to have peak hold available while using display averaging? Bruce, N1RX K3 559, P3 97

[Elecraft] [K3] switched DC output jack

2010-08-15 Thread Bruce Beford
While running my P3 powered from the DC output on the K3, I noticed that the additional current drain is not reflected in the on-screen display of the K3. I will probably look into changing the point at which this power jack is tapped off the K3. I would like the ammeter in the K3 to include any

[Elecraft] [K3] switched DC output jack- simple mod.

2010-08-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Re: Having the DC out accessory jack output current measured by the K3. Well, I looked at the schematic and determined that this would (in theory) be a simple mod. Page 5 of the schematics (page 3 of 4 Iof the K3 RF board) shows the DC power control/measurement portion of the K3. The DC out

Re: [Elecraft] Slowed RS-232 with P3 installed

2010-08-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Johnw, N6AX wrote: I experienced my very first vapor-lock (MCU LD freeze-up) when doing the V4.05 download with the P3 connected in the RS-232 path..have done many, many firmware updates since receiving my K3 (S.N 567) with no glitches at all...is this a coincidence? Did you

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Missing Part: The Hole Cover

2010-08-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Phil wrote: ➢ What is the IF Buffer Mod -- did I miss something? I am Serial number 0030. Phil, the IF buffer mod increases the gain of the IF output buffer –inside the K3- by changing a resistor value. What matters is the serial number of the K3, not the P3. Check the Elecraft website K3

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Serial Number 0030 Is Now Operational

2010-08-13 Thread Bruce Beford
The KPA500 is the same size as the K3. Bruce, N1RX __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Serial Number 0030 Is Now Operational

2010-08-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Not much different than a K3, with connectors attached (RS232/coax...) 73, Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:die...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 9:10 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Serial Number 0030

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Manual rev A2 now on website

2010-08-03 Thread Bruce Beford
That same sentence has a mis-spelling of the word single as singal -Bruce N1RX Gus Hansen wrote: Is there an Elecraft mailto address for corrections and suggestions regarding product manuals? It would provide for timely feedback and minimize clutter on this reflector. An example

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware bug w/K144XV

2010-08-03 Thread Bruce Beford
K3 s/n running v4.03 f/w KRX3 installed K144XV installed Have entered a local repeater freq/offset/pl tone into VFO A Output/K3 RX: 147.285, positive offset (147.885 Tx) pl 103.5 Have another local repeater output freq on VFO B: 146.760 Can hear both repeaters fine. Once I TX on VFO to use the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware bug w/K144XV

2010-08-03 Thread Bruce Beford
An additional detail of the firmware strangeness when using the K3 on 2M with the K144XV: When tuning VFO B, I will not increment to the next MHz. It wraps around within the same 1 MHz segment. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter

2010-08-03 Thread Bruce Beford
Knut- 4.05 has been designated a regular production release. You do not use the FTP method for regular production releases, only for beta releases. Just start K3UTIL, and check the box that says Copy new files from Elecraft into local folder. Then click the button that says Check Versions Now. It

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Queue

2010-08-01 Thread Bruce Beford
for all. Some of us enjoy being early adopters. Here, we have learned that that can be a -good- thing. Bruce Beford, N1RX K1, KX1, K2, K3 (and P3) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] SDR with a Twist

2010-07-22 Thread Bruce Beford
Lyle Johnson wrote: I just received my FLEX-1500 Nothing like a little intrigue for our list members :) Gawd, I Love/Hate you guys... Keep the ideas flowing, I'll keep buying the results. Signed, N1RX Confirmed Elecraft groupie... (we may need some kind of 12-step program...)

Re: [Elecraft] Any P3 Updates?

2010-07-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Eric posted the following on July 4th. This qualifies as an update in my book. We're darn close and the P3 is proceeding on plan so far. Everything has been released to production and we are just awaiting delivery of the final production sheet metal and stuffed PCBs. We're also refining the

Re: [Elecraft] Knob

2010-06-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Send an email to pa...@elecraft.com and they will send it right out. -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Auto Tuner

2010-06-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Phil Lamarche wrote: LDG is shipping a new 600 watt auto tuner this month for only 359.00. It supports Icom and Yaesu for tracking with a cable. Emailed the factory about the K3 and they said they had no plans to support Elecraft. That tuner with the new amplifier would be perfect and LDG

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Owners Manual

2010-06-09 Thread Bruce Beford
If past is prologue, then the manual will not be posted until just as they are beginning to ship. The distributed workforce of Elecraft dictates this. Often, there are adjustments to the assembly process, with pictures of the actual commercialized boards and parts being assembled. This is

Re: [Elecraft] Can we have a K3 related ONLY list?

2010-06-09 Thread Bruce Beford
There -is- a K3 only list, on Yahoo groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ Wayne, Eric and Lyle do read that list, and respond to queries there. Still, there is a lot of K3-related activity here that you would miss out on. I subscribe to both. Bruce, N1RX

[Elecraft] New K3 app note issued.

2010-05-27 Thread Bruce Beford
The app note for modifying the K3SYN board has been posted to the K3 Enhamcements and Application Notes page at: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm It is a simple one-resistor mod. Next time I have the rig open, I'll probably do both of mine. Description: In rare cases, at certain

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 app note issued.

2010-05-27 Thread Bruce Beford
That should read Enhancements not EnHAMcements, of course. 8-) Bruce N1RX K3 #559 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: New K3 utility?

2010-05-18 Thread Bruce Beford
The K3UtilityVersionInfo file with the latest beta includes the following info: ; K3 Utility Version information CurrentVersion = 1.3.5.8; the most recent Windows version published The latest version of the util currently available for download on the website is 1.3.4.26. Is the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP Upgrade Board

2010-05-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi Terry. No new menu settings need to be made or changed as a result of the DSP upgrade or the IF buffer mod. Just make sure you that if you have the subRX installed, you have the same firmware version in the main and sub DSP. It is also always a good idea to have the latest version of the K3

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Bruce Beford
Sam, It sounds like something is interfering with the communications between K3 Utility and the K3 itself. Are you using a true RS232 port on the PC, or a USB-RS232 adapter? If there is a USB adapter inline, are you then going through a USB Hub? If a USB adapter, are you using the latest drivers

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Bruce Beford
Sam Morgan k5oai.sam at gmail.com wrote: forgot to say I AM using serial cable, no USB involved here. Ah, very good. I would try another cable, and also make certain that no other programs are running that may use the port. Are you using the latest version of K3 Utility? Also, some have reported

Re: [Elecraft] SUB Rcv'r - 'USE AUX' message

2010-04-25 Thread Bruce Beford
I believe Use AUX appears when the sub RX is tuned to a higher frequency band than the main RX. It is a reminder to use the AUX input connector in this case, due to the input filtering of the main RX. -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] How to use external ALC with the K3

2010-04-22 Thread Bruce Beford
Eric stated yesterday that the K3 ALC mod would be required to use the ALC on the KPA500: You will need the mod. This change was included on All K3s shipped on Dec 10, 2008 and later. (Rev B KIO3 Digital board) See: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm and scroll down to: K3 Negative

Re: [Elecraft] News from Visalia! (:-))

2010-04-16 Thread Bruce Beford
size as a K3, so Rose won't need to design a new cover. I really don't know much more ... stay tuned. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP Man! This must be the first time I have ever been right about the Elecraft rumor mill: Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:09:36 -0500 From: Bruce Beford bruce.bef

Re: [Elecraft] News from Visalia! (:-))

2010-04-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Bill, W4ZV wrote: Old news. KPA500 was leaked by Eric on 24 November in this accidental post: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg86032.html True. An incorrectly addressed reply led to that little slip, then a couple months later a mention of something new in a box the

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 Tuner

2010-03-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Make sure the proper antenna port is selected for each band? -Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TCXO 1ppm Method 3

2010-03-21 Thread Bruce Beford
You can -enter- the TCXO data into the K3Utility. The K3 doesn't -do anything- with that data yet. The temp correction portion of the K3 firmware is still pending. -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] {K-3} K144XV

2010-03-20 Thread bruce . beford
Phil, K8MBY wrote: My original question was how to monitor 2M on the sub, while using the main for HF. I don' seem to be able to do that. No Phil. You can't do that (at this time). This will require some additional hardware (not yet available), that will allow the sub RX to have a different RF

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Amps [ END of thread]

2010-02-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Eric wrote: Let's end the AMP thread for now. We are not planning on an 800 or 1500 W solid state amp at this time. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Man, I love it when there is an opening. Notice how Wayne ruled out very specific power levels. My money is on the 400-500W class amp in the same sized box as

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Photo taken at Orlando

2010-02-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Dick KA5KKT wrote: 14.62.8..? Clearly- early beta firmware needs some tweaks. My guess is that this should probably have read 14.062.8 Nothing like good lively, pre-release product debate, huh? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Don't bet on free hats or tee shirts, or scantily-clad women handing them out. Unless Eric's head counts towards that last... Got one of those K3 buttons here, from when Eric attended the New England ARRL convention in August '08. I hope Elecraft gets a booth up here again this summer. Have fun

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly-p32 VFO B Encoder: Trim 5 pins???

2010-01-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Rich, If you will look at the photo #2 at the lower right quadrant of page 32- You will see that what you are to cut are the bits of the pins that stick out of the back of the small board attached to the encoder. Do this before you install the encoder. This is done to prevent these from shorting

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Noise reduction Notch

2010-01-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Stan W5EWA asked: I've noticed that I am unable to operate the NR NTCH independantly on the main sub receiver. If I turn either control on, it's on for both receivers. Can't turn it on for one receiver and have it off for the other like you can for the Preamp the NB. I installed the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft[K-3] K144XV

2010-01-07 Thread Bruce Beford
Phil K8MBY asked: Anyone installed the K144XV yet ? Comments I asked the same question earlier this week. No one responded. I note that the K144XV firmware update utility mentioned in the docs has not been posted yet. Perhaps the shipment schedule has slipped again. Some word from Wayne or

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft[K-3] K144XV

2010-01-07 Thread Bruce Beford
Thanks, Guys. I appreciate the updates. I am one of those who ordered early (within minutes of the page going up). I appreciate the passion you guys (and the whole staff) pour into all the Elecraft products. 73, Bruce N1RX (K1, KX1, K2, K3... Yada, Yada)

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Jim Brown wrote: Now a brickbat to Elecraft. Speakers are individual products, they don't come wired with 3-circuit plugs, and as noted above, it's not easy to buy parts to build adapters. What Elecraft SHOULD have done is provide TWO output jacks, not one. They played cheap (or dumb, to

[Elecraft] Anyone receive their K144XV yet?

2010-01-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Limited shipments were scheduled to begin on 12/24, and more last week. Have any been received and installed? -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] No Output Power on K3

2009-12-30 Thread Bruce Beford
Make sure VOX is turned on. -Bruce N1RX __ 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:

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