Re: [Elecraft] Panadapter

2009-12-30 Thread Bruce Beford
Anytime before the middle of 2010 is early 2010. What's the hurry? When it's ready, they'll say so. -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Data mode power creep

2009-12-24 Thread Bruce Beford
I believe with DATA A mode you should be setting the input audio level to get 4-5 bars of ALC, then setting the Power out on the rig for the power level desired. If you do not have this level of ALC action, then the radio tries to increase the gain to bring the level up. This may be the source of

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 Bands

2009-12-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Sorry, George. I don't believe you can do easily do 80M with a 4 band board. The issue is that that board requires each of two bands to use the same low-pass filter. So, normally, one low-pass filter is used by 40/30M, and the other is used by 20 and 17 or 15M. One compromise option would be to

Re: [Elecraft] IF-out from sub-rcvr?

2009-12-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi Kenneth. Congratulations on the impending arrival of your K3. The KXV3 (or, in your case 3A, as this is a new order) does NOT have the connections available to output an IF signal from the subreceiver (as far as I know). However, some users have modified the KRX3 by adding a small buffer amp

Re: [Elecraft] 2 meter module

2009-12-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Phil Lamarche wrote: Is the ship start date 12-17-09 still solid, please. Phil, I don't feel that it ever WAS solid. It is just the latest estimate, based on parts that had not arrived yet. An update would be nice, but I don't look at the 17th (my birthday, BTW) as a firm commitment. I never

Re: [Elecraft] SDR-Radio v.1.0

2009-12-13 Thread Bruce Beford
The IF-Out port on the K3 is an RF-range centered at the 1st IF freq of 8.215 MHz. You cannot connect this directly to a PC soundcard and expect it to work. Somehting like a SoftRock, SDR-IQ, or LP-Pan is needed to downconvert the IF freq to the audio range. -Bruce N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV now shipping

2009-11-23 Thread Bruce Beford
David, G4DMP wrote: According to the Shipping Status I see that the K144XV started shipping last Saturday (11/21 US). Would someone please point me to the on-line Manual? That shipping status update on the Web page you refer to was as of October 27th. It assumed that the LO crystals would be

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe

2009-11-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Have you turned on the mic bias? 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] Pronunciation ??

2009-11-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Simple. The proper pronunciation has always been right on the Home Page of the Elecraft website: How do you say Elecraft?Ele (as in Elegant) + Craft. Next topic. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT Solar cycle

2009-10-11 Thread Bruce Beford
John, K7UP wrote: The latest information I could find on the new solar cycle (near the end of the article). Get those radios ready. Ridiculous link snipped information? Please. These end-of-the-world crackpots shouldn't get further advertising. As for the likelihood of a solar peak in

Re: [Elecraft] Shorthand

2009-10-11 Thread Bruce Beford
Here's a good list of CW abbreviations. I am sure there are others. 73, Bruce N1RX http://www.kent-engineers.com/abbreviations.htm __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rev C DSP with Low Freq Enhancement

2009-10-08 Thread Bruce Beford
Eric, Would it be possible to release an app note listing the component value changes you mention: We increased coupling caps and a few other values in the audio chain to increase low freq audio response below 300 Hz. This way, those of us who feel up to the task can modify our own early DSP

[Elecraft] K2 AGC application note (mod)

2009-08-23 Thread Bruce Beford
I don't recall seeing this mentioned. Perhaps overlooked amongst the hoopla about the impending P3, and the latest K3 firmware and mods. Elecraft released an application note for the K2 on August 10th. I don't remember seeing this before, but it has a copyright date of 2008, and a rev A release

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Background noise

2009-05-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Jay, I believe you are looking for the Noise Gate function. The latest version of the Owner's Manual has info under Config:TX Gate. Haven't played with it myself, as I have a fairly quit shack. GL, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Background noise

2009-05-24 Thread Bruce Beford
That is, I have a fairly QUIET shack... Not quit. Fast fingers got me again.. GL, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 timeout??

2009-05-10 Thread Bruce Beford
I've never seen the behaviour you described. (VFO encoder not responding until a key is pressed, after being idle for several minutes). Sounds like some kind of issue with your rig. I would reload all firmware, including tables and see if that helps. Otherwise, perhaps you have a problem with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-01-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Notice that the app note (rev A) for this has an error. Figure 4 legend reads Installing the 470K Ohm resistors Should read ... 470 Ohm resistors. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Enhancements, SMD resistor sizes

2009-01-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Most of the resistors in the K3 are 0603 size, some are 0805. I used all 0805 when doing the recent mods, including the KSYN3 ALC and line audio out mods. They fit fine for me. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] K3: Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50 W,

2008-12-24 Thread Bruce Beford
The new auto-calibration routines are very cool! Thanks for adding this to the config utility! I'm looking forward to any other calibrations/etc. you decide to add to this very useful program. 73, Bruce N1RX K3 #559 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] K1/K2 question

2008-11-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Ken- My understanding is that the KPA100 needs communications from the K2 via the auxbus to operate. It was not intended to work with other rigs. That said, maybe someone with actual experience will chime in with another opinion. 73, Bruce N1RX ___

[Elecraft] Suggestion To Elecraft

2008-11-09 Thread Bruce Beford
On the Elecraft reflector, you wrote: Can you make the TX symbol bigger when we take the radio off air to test the audio? When the TX is blinking fast it's hard to see and I have to look twice to see if I am not transmitting. Unfortunately, this can not be done. The display is not changeable

[Elecraft] KRX3 installed, and a question

2008-08-31 Thread Bruce Beford
I installed the KRX3 subreceiver in my K3 last night/this morning. Things went pretty well, with just a couple of trivial typos in the instructions. I have the KRX3 configured on, and have just 1 filter, 2.8Khz in position FL2 at this time. All other slots configured off. I have the latest

[Elecraft] K3 firmware latest public release...is it 2.02

2008-08-30 Thread Bruce Beford
2.02 is the latest public release, 2.34 is the latest beta release (a/o 1616 UTC, 30-Aug-2008) Many people are loading the beta releases, to take advantage of newly implemented features, and to help uncover any subtle bugs. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] WIDTH control

2008-07-26 Thread Bruce Beford
does what it is labelled to do. OK, so can we now re-open the discussion about which way the up/down band buttons should work? (just kidding...) Bruce Beford, N1RX K1 KX1 K2 K3... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] ESD Safety

2008-07-26 Thread Bruce Beford
Ron wrote: Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels Relative Humidity for each voltage level shown below: 10% 40% 55% Walking across carpet 35,000 V 15,000 V 7,500 V Walking across vinyl floor 12,000 V 5,000 V 3,000 V Motions of bench worker 6,000 V 800 V 400 V Removing DIPS

[Elecraft] Antenna Launching

2008-07-26 Thread Bruce Beford
Benny wrote: Best and easiest way to shoot antenna is here: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.htm I tried almost all imaginable systems during 50 years. And tennis ball does not harm anything when coming down. This can be ordered as a kit, too. Smile! I get a lot of use out of

[Elecraft] KRX3- K3 R91

2008-07-06 Thread Bruce Beford
I am waiting on my KRX3 (backordered since July '07) but decided to check my K3 for the value of R91. My K3 s/n 559 had 100 ohms for R91. I removed the existing 0603 sized resistor and replaced it with an 0805 size 22 ohms that I had on-hand. (The method I usually employ for resistors and caps is

[Elecraft] K2/K3 Protective Thick Side Panels

2008-06-28 Thread Bruce Beford
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[Elecraft] K3 Any word on the KDVR3 ready date ?

2008-06-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Don't expect to see any -firm- word on this for a while. Once the KRX3 is in routine production, the 'brain-trust' will turn it's attention toward this one. Perhaps by the Fall contest season? Should be much less of a design effort needed than the RX project. Patience, Bruce N1RX

[Elecraft] KRX3

2008-06-01 Thread Bruce Beford
Bob, I am sure that there were a lot of KRX3 units that were ordered from April of last year through your order in December. Since you asked Elecraft not to ship your K3 until your KRX3 is available, I think you will still have a pretty long wait for your K3. I have no inside information, but I

[Elecraft] K3 Temperature Readings

2008-05-31 Thread Bruce Beford
You must turn Tech Mode ON to see the temp readings. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] Installing the K3 AGC Mod (SMD)

2008-04-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Yes, Stan. There are a few mods for the earliest units. See: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm Bruce N1RX K3 sn/559 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] Ref Oscillator Calibration not working with F/W 1.77

2008-03-19 Thread Bruce Beford
I can also confirm that this function is broken in the latest firmware release. When activating the Spot tone in REF CAL function, the audio from WWV disappears. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] What happened to AM mode?

2008-03-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Mike wrote: After uploading new firmware 1.77 and 1.58, AM mode has highly distorted audio. I can listen to a strong AM station in sideband mode but AM, no way. All I hear is some muffled low frequency audio. Also as I look at VFO A, I see 0.640 MHz (local AM station) but VFO B shows

[Elecraft] K3 2.7kHz filter DSP FC

2008-03-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Stewart wrote: Can someone explain to me why with the standard 5 Pole 2.7 kHz filter the DSP FC = 1.6kHz ? Looking at the NORMed DSP for that filter the LO = 0.25 kHz and the HI = 2.7 kHz. So I would have thought that FC = (2.7 - 0.25) / 2 or 1.225 kHz say 1.2 kHz. Maybe my idea of

[Elecraft] K3 2.7kHz filter DSP FC

2008-03-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Barry wrote: I don't understand a need to lock the lower filter edge above 250hz for opposite sideband rejection. The dsp filtering slope is very steep. You can set the Orion lower filter edge to 50hz and it sounds great. 73, Barry N1EU This is supposed to be extended downward in a

[Elecraft] [QRP-L] Palm Paddle Question - How do you get the top off?

2008-03-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Norm- Look on the bottom of the paddle casing (once you remove it from it's base). You will see a round button near the front of the unit. While pressing in this button, push the paddle assembly from the rear, where the wire connects. This will allow the mechanism to slide out the front for

[Elecraft] K3 S/N 559 arrives in New England

2008-03-07 Thread Bruce Beford
K3 kit s/n 559 ordered 7/25/07, shipped 3/4/08, arrived 3/7/08. Let the fun begin. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] Price increases - I feel loved....

2008-03-03 Thread Bruce Beford
I got my Katiegram today from Aptos. A K3 kit with many options, ordered 7/27/07 to be shipped within 7-10 days. I took note of the price increases back in January, and those posted today. By ordering when I did, I saved a total of $200 plus. I am pleased with my decisions. I am not unhappy

[Elecraft] K3 measurement in QST - translate please

2008-02-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Doug: at 50 ohms, -28 dBm = 8900 uV (8.9 mV) -15 dBm = 39,800 uV (39.8 mV) 0 dBm = 223,600 uV (223.6 mV) Your reference, s9 = 50 uV = -73 dBm - Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] K3 measurement in QST - translate please

2008-02-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Should have added the appropriate S-unit readings as well, I guess. Assuming S9 = 50 uv @ 50 ohms, -73 dBm: -28 dBm = 8900 uV (8.9 mV) = S9+45dB -15 dBm = 39,800 uV (39.8 mV) = S9+65dB 0 dBm = 223,600 uV (223.6 mV) = S9+73dB - Bruce N1RX ___

Minor correction: [Elecraft] K3 measurement in QST - translate please

2008-02-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Correction to -15dBm signal to S9+58dB sri, too tired for math Should have added the appropriate S-unit readings as well, I guess. Assuming S9 = 50 uv @ 50 ohms, -73 dBm: -28 dBm = 8900 uV (8.9 mV) = S9+45dB -15 dBm = 39,800 uV (39.8 mV) = S9+58dB 0 dBm = 223,600 uV (223.6 mV) = S9+73dB

[Elecraft] K3/100 Kit #307 Lift Off (Druz fasteners)

2008-01-29 Thread Bruce Beford
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:51:00 -0600, Tom wrote: Wow! I haven't seen any of those since my days at Aero Commander! How about some Dzus (sp?) type twist lock fasteners? Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 [snip] Actually, they are called Druz fasteners, and allow for a quick

[Elecraft] K3 #125, My saga after 4 weeks

2007-12-30 Thread Bruce Beford
John, Thanks for the great post about your first month or so with the K3. This is exactly the type of post I enjoy most. Well thought out, and detailed. I'm looking forward to my K3. I ordered in July. My latest estimate is that I may see it sometime toward the end of February. I have plenty of

[Elecraft] Re:KX1 and 15M -actually KX2-

2007-11-26 Thread Bruce Beford
Dave G wrote: Hi Bruce, I was fortunate enough to be one of the KX-1 Beta testers. So I am well aware of the DDS clock limitations, and of the two LPF's in the KX-1 with knee's. just allowing 20M operation. But my nudge, nuidge, wink, wink was directed - with my tongue firmly in my cheek-

[Elecraft] Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Shipping Status Update 11/26/07

2007-11-26 Thread Bruce Beford
Jerry wrote: On the shipment status page, reference is made to Shipping weeks Nov 26-30 and Dec 3-7 and the statement Orders with deposits is added to it as if the deposit somehow affects shipping status. Exactly what, if anything, does a deposit have to do with a shipment? Inquiring minds want

[Elecraft] Re: KX-1 and 15M

2007-11-25 Thread Bruce Beford
Wink and nudge all you like. 15M for the KX1 is unlikely to ever happen, IMO. The DDS is driven by a 50 MHz clock. This sets the maximum clean output frequency at about 16.6 MHz. (Clk/3). There is also a 14 MHz low-pass filter on the output of the DDS. So, to do 21 MHz would require a new master

Re: [Elecraft] K1: LCD backlight

2007-11-08 Thread Bruce Beford
Alan: Did you purchase the backlight -option- kit? The backlight does not come standard with the K1 kit. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] Case for K2?

2007-11-07 Thread Bruce Beford
You're probably taking about the Mountain Ops Tac Pac. They made soft cases for the K1 and K2. Sadly, they are no longer made. -Bruce, N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] Another K3 is coming question

2007-11-07 Thread Bruce Beford
Ken wrote: I assume the microphone connector can be configured to suit different microphones, just like the K2 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP N1RX: Actually, No. My understanding is that the K3's microphone connector is configured for the same pinout as Kenwood radios. (Don't ask -me- why.) It cannot be

[Elecraft] Pro 3 already going

2007-09-22 Thread Bruce Beford
Charles wrote: As I predicted, market for the used Pro 3 is already in collapse. Nevada Radio used $1399. Charles Harpole k4vud at hotmail.com Read closer. That's UK Pounds sterling, -not- US dollars. Multiply times two. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 - Confusing Chokes

2007-08-22 Thread Bruce Beford
JT- The larger tan color chokes are fine. Go to the Elecraft website, and click the link on the left that says Builder Resources. You will see a Builder Alert about the phasing out of the smaller green chokes, and suggestions on mounting the larger ones:

[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Just ordered my K3!

2007-08-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Ed- Placing an order today, you should be in the round that starts shipping in November. Line forms to the rear. g -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] Re: K3 T-shirt slogans needed

2007-04-28 Thread Bruce Beford
I don't remember seeing THAT on the options list John contributed the following: Given all the (ahem) excitement: http://www.ae5x.com/photo_files/k3.jpg John Harper AE5X http://www.ae5x.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] k3 Auxbus system?

2007-04-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Thanks, Lyle. The question remains, however- Is the auxbus on the K3 compatible with the KPA100? Can a remote KPA100/KAT100 from a K2 system be used with the K3/10? -Bruce N1RX Wondering if there will be auxbus signals at the PC (rs232) port like the k2. For all of us who have the kpa100 and

[Elecraft] K2 vs IC-7000 for satellite use.

2005-11-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Simon- I don't believe that either the K2 or the Icom IC-7000 are suitable for satellite use. For optimum performance and minumum frustration, you really need full-duplex, cross band capability. You must be able to transmit on one band, while simultaneously receiving on another band. I don't

[Elecraft] 160M values (or 12M, 10M) for K1 KFL1-2

2005-11-21 Thread Bruce Beford
I am wondering if anyone has sucessfully configured a K1 for 160M. Looking for the component values and crystal freq for the KFL1-2 board. Values for 12M and 10M would also be a welcome addition to the files here. Thanks in advance for any info. 73, Bruce N1RX K1 #620 KX1 #849 K2 # K3 # TBA

[Elecraft] K1 Backlight to become standard?

2005-09-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Has there been any decision made whether to make a backlit LCD standard on the K1? Or will one have to order the K1 Kit, and the backlight mod and thereby end up paying for an extra LCD? -Bruce, N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] UnPCBs (Rework Eliminators) question

2005-08-25 Thread Bruce Beford
Received my set of UnPCBs earlier this week, and just wanted to say the quality is as good as I have seen in any board. I have a fully- loaded QRP K2 (s/n ). I bought these to have on-hand, in case I ever need/want to remove an option module, and keep the radio operational. These will fit

[Elecraft] RE: KX1 C45 or C56?

2005-07-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi, Paul. Looking at the picture you posted of the two capacitors, C45 is the blue one. If you look closely, you will see that the leads coming out of the case are preformed. That is, they are bent in slightly. If you measure where they exit the body of the cap, you will see that the spacing is

[Elecraft] N0SS Zero-beat indicator for KX1 errata

2005-05-24 Thread Bruce Beford
This is for anyone who has incorporated one of the SMD tuning indicator PC boards by Tom, N0SS into their KX1. An error has come to light in the installation instructions for this board. When connecting the red power lead for the board to the main power switch for the KX1, DO NOT connect the wire

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