Re: [Elecraft] Silent power supply for a K3s

2019-06-09 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I found that there is a terminal block inside most Astron Power Supplies, that sometimes gets mounted on a painted surface. I always check all Astron supplies I buy, new or used, to insure the paint has been removed under the ground connection of the internal terminal block. In about 50% of

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Win4K3Suite - SDRPlay

2019-06-09 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Gwen, I too am on Windows 7 for my Amateur Radio software, and see the same thing, but, I also understand why authors won't support W7 anymore, it is a dead OS, and even the vendor for it is no longer supporting it. I have one windows box for Amateur radio, and the other computer I use for

Re: [Elecraft] K4 standing on Sherwood's RX list

2019-06-08 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
What a nice piece of work Jim, thank you! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On 6/8/19 3:53 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 6/8/2019 3:08 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I do wish he would

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Beta Testers

2019-06-05 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
They have all more than likely been signed to NDAs... If not Elecraft is crazy... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On 6/5/19 11:54 AM, Leroy Buller wrote: Are there any K4

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Linux Infrastructure

2019-06-03 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Based on the lack of ability to chance the CW rise times, I suspect Elecraft will not give access to the processor, and OS. I would not. Why? If too many users change things, and break things, the radio will get a bad rep... If Elecraft is smart, they will lock the users out of that level

Re: [Elecraft] Noisy Monitor-Solved

2019-05-26 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
John, That implies that all the noise is coming from the PS! I has always assumed that most of the noise was from the monitor itself! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On

Re: [Elecraft] VERY noisy LCD Monitor. Any Suggestions?

2019-05-26 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
That is how I buy potentially noisy items as well... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On 5/26/19 7:30 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I know it is really aggravating but many

Re: [Elecraft] Noisy Monitor-Solved

2019-05-26 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Vendors change suppliers all the time, this insures that a once quiet piece of equipment, stands a good chance of becoming a noisy piece of equipment in the future, or vice versa. Hence why lists don't always work. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector format

2019-05-21 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I do the same, sort on reflector, then things become simple... If your email client allows sorting, sort on the sender... Jim, I also use Thunderbird! :) 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division,

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Removing the plastic display cover

2019-05-21 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
the house - trust me it makes a difference! Hank K4HYJ - Original Message ----- From: Dave Cole (NK7Z) (d...@nk7z.net) Date: 05/21/19 11:30 To: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net) Subject: [Elecraft] P3: Removing the plastic display cover Hello, I have a bit of dust behind the plast

[Elecraft] P3: Removing the plastic display cover

2019-05-21 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hello, I have a bit of dust behind the plastic display cover on my P3, between the case and the cover. In reviewing the kit assembly instructions, it looks as if the four screws on the four corners of the plastic display cover are also used to hold the entire display board in place on the

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2019-05-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
It will be interesting to go through the for sale ads on QRZ, and QTH looking at who sold a K3S in the months leading up to the release date of the K4, then do the same for the time period of the K3 to K3S transition. If it is the same people, then we can guess at who had advanced knowledge,

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2019-05-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
SNAP!! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On 5/16/19 4:35 PM, kevinr wrote: Yes. On 5/16/19 4:32 PM, kb2mj...@att.net wrote: Do you have any documented proof of this, like I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4?

2019-05-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
It IS in your buffer... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On 5/16/19 10:56 AM, Frank Krozel wrote: It IS on the Elecraft site

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4?

2019-05-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Print that page to a file... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On 5/16/19 12:36 PM, Dick Dickinson wrote: Price of K4..? As a starting point, consider the "Spring Special" on

Re: [Elecraft] Of words and such

2019-04-27 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Phil, You nitpicker you! :) Was good to see you in PDX last week! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On 4/26/19 11:22 AM, Phil Kane wrote: On 4/26/2019 11:01 AM, Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] Of words and such

2019-04-27 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Now that is funny! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource On 4/26/19 3:08 PM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: It especially depends on what part of the world you're in... Years ago

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on product design

2019-04-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
ys working on something new. The real question is "when", and that will be unknown until it is announced. Whether it will be called "K4" or something else remains to be seen at announcement time. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/16/2019 7:20 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Hi Wayn

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on product design

2019-04-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi Wayne, OK, I'll be the one to ask... Is this Elecraft's way of saying a K4 is forthcoming? ;) 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 4/16/19 8:56 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: It has often been stated, by

Re: [Elecraft] Visalia?

2019-04-15 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
And? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 4/15/19 5:22 PM, CUTTER DAVID via Elecraft wrote: I had a nice chat with Eric talking about remoting the P3 David G3UNA On 15 April 2019 at 23:01 Barry Baines via

[Elecraft] K3: As remote Base

2019-04-11 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hello, I am considering the use of a remote base type of setup to get away from the RFI in my area. I have finally given up on trying to fight it, and want to move the rig away from the city, as opposed to hunting down and correcting every new RFI source endlessly. My station consists of a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using a K3 to route antenna signals to external devices...

2019-04-08 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Thank you gents! Now to uppack my KPA500 which came back from support today... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 4/8/19 1:31 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I agree with Joe in the procedure.   As to using or

[Elecraft] K3: Using a K3 to route antenna signals to external devices...

2019-04-08 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
A few months ago someone asked how to move the antenna signal coming in on the main antenna connector of a K3 to an external SDR via some connector in the rear of the K3. The answer indicated connecting the SDR antenna to some connector in the rear of the radio, and pressing some number of

Re: [Elecraft] BIZARRE OFFERING FROM MFJ

2019-04-07 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Actually keeping this thread open is a better thing... It lets Elecraft users see what other options are available... That said-- I know I would never add an MFJ item to my K3. The fact Elecraft has allowed this thread to continue shows how open minded Elecraft is, and how sure of their

Re: [Elecraft] April 6th GPS Reset

2019-04-03 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
How is HAARP involved in this conspiracy, it must be! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 4/3/19 12:30 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: The week number register is in the hardware aboard the GPS satellites, although

Re: [Elecraft] SDR on K3 IF to look for RFI

2019-04-01 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi Jim, You want to look at a wider range of frequencies than the K3 IF presents. See: https://www.nk7z.net/sdr-rfi-survey-p1/ for a how to do this, using an SDRPlay radio. That link goes to part 1 of a multi-part set of articles covering how I use SDRPlay radios to see just what is

Re: [Elecraft] New Product and K4 Suggestions.. NO K4!!

2019-03-26 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I must say, I agree 100% here... Upgradeable radios protect the Elecraft user-base, and overall I suspect sell more radios... I know of at least one person that was considering a K3, until this thread started, now he is waiting until Dayton. Previous to that he waited... I suspect most

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

2019-03-25 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Put a web server in the K4, and control it that way via IP... Also put in JSON for radio status, and add some IP based controls for everything. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/25/19 4:59 AM, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

2019-03-25 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi Jim, Thanks for the detailed response! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/24/19 7:54 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/24/2019 4:41 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Have you found a good speaker for the K3?  If so

Re: [Elecraft] The case against touch screens

2019-03-24 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I suspect touch screens are just a fad for rigs... Imagine one in your moving car... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/24/19 5:35 PM, Al Lorona wrote: Thaddeus sits down at the rig. Today is the day

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

2019-03-24 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
at nature. Or use a pair of the SP3 speakers for a complete and matching K-Line station. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/24/2019 7:41 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Jim, Have you found a good speaker for the K3?  If so, which one is it? __ Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

2019-03-24 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
one 6S On Mar 24, 2019, at 4:41 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) <mailto:d...@nk7z.net>> wrote: Jim, Have you found a good speaker for the K3?  If so, which one is it? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

2019-03-24 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Jim, Have you found a good speaker for the K3? If so, which one is it? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/24/19 1:25 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/24/2019 12:29 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: My current K3

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

2019-03-24 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Now that I have owned a K3 for a few years, I have what the new folks don't have, K3 experience... Here is my take on this, now that I have some experience under my belt... How much better can Elecraft make a K4, as compared to a K3? I am already atmospheric noise limited, so sensitivity is

Re: [Elecraft] Possible P3 UI Improvements

2019-03-22 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I found the same, so I put together a process of using an external keypad to control the K3. I use a Genovation 64 key keypad, and can fire macros at the K3/P3 using it. See: https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/ I also have a spread sheet about half way down, under "Tips", that

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Use of David Clarke Headsets

2019-03-14 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Thanks Jim! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/14/19 11:11 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/14/2019 7:51 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Has anyone interfaced a set of DC H7030 headsets to a K3?  If so, what were

[Elecraft] K3: Use of David Clarke Headsets

2019-03-14 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, Has anyone interfaced a set of DC H7030 headsets to a K3? If so, what were the results? Did they work, how did they sound on receive and transmit? I have inherited a set, and am considering using them, and looking for thoughts on this prior to getting them connected... -- 73s and

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-11 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 10 Mar 2019 20:57, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: I have been thinking of that.  When you did it, was your P3 revocered to the same exact setup as when you saved the config file?  Did you have to resetup anything

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-10 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
/03/2019 18:14, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: I am seeing something similar to this as well...  Not in SPAN, but in  REF LVL.  I set REF LVL while on 30 Meters, and leave the band. Ssometimes when I return to 30, I need to touch the REF LVL level to get it to return... By touch, I mean I select REF

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-10 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I am seeing something similar to this as well... Not in SPAN, but in REF LVL. I set REF LVL while on 30 Meters, and leave the band. Ssometimes when I return to 30, I need to touch the REF LVL level to get it to return... By touch, I mean I select REF LVL, then just turn the knob ever so

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 no transmit question...

2019-03-07 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
into the KPA when he thinks it is. If not, then it is time to diagnose things in the K3. The folks down in Watsonville are very good at diagnosing system problems of this sort. Calling them to help solve the issue would be a good thing. 73! Jack, W6FB On Mar 7, 2019, at 5:50 PM, Dave Cole

[Elecraft] KPA500 no transmit question...

2019-03-07 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I am writing this for a friend, who for now, has limited access to he list. He has a KPA500/KAT500/K3. All was working fine last time he used it. Today, the amp comes on, but no power. Here are the details... 1. Amp shows the "*" when it keys. 2. K3 shows KPA500 ON, when the amp comes on.

Re: [Elecraft] DVR audio

2019-03-04 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Does FAST also remove the light delay in the audio? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Awards ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/3/19 7:01 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: Check CONFIG:TX MON, to see if it is set to NOR

[Elecraft] FS: ALS-1306 1.2 KW Solid State Amp and Elecraft control cable for K3

2019-03-02 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, I have an ALS-1306 amp, and Elecraft control cable for sale. Bought a KPA-500, so the ALS is no longer needed. If interested, contact me OFF LIST directly at my email. -- 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Awards ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] KPA500 NEW OWNER QUESTIONS.......

2019-02-28 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Logs? Can you expand on that a bit? Does the KPA500 keep logs? How are they available please? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Awards ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 2/28/19 1:35 PM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] New KPA500/KAT500 question

2019-02-17 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
the IF out coax and the RS-232 connection. The KAT500/KPA500 connect using the AUX cable - that is no interconnection between the P3 and the KAT500/KPA500, they are entirely separate. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/16/2019 9:06 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Can you expand

Re: [Elecraft] New KPA500/KAT500 question

2019-02-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
: Hi Dave, The pdf files you will find at http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide may be of some help. 73, Fred KE7X *From:* elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Dave Cole (NK7Z) *Sent

Re: [Elecraft] New KPA500/KAT500 question

2019-02-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
19 7:51 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Hello, I have a K3, and a P3, connected to a computer.  I now have a KAT500, and a KPA500. I do not see a full cabling diagram for the entire setup.  Does one exist?  If so, where ca

[Elecraft] New KPA500/KAT500 question

2019-02-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hello, I have a K3, and a P3, connected to a computer. I now have a KAT500, and a KPA500. I do not see a full cabling diagram for the entire setup. Does one exist? If so, where can I obtain it? -- 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Awards ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] KEYBOARD

2019-02-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi Bob, On a related subject, but not quite what you asked about, if you are just looking for a way to fire off macros at the K3, and have the SVGA for the P3, see: https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/ This is a way to use a 64 key Genovation keypad to fire off complex macros to

Re: [Elecraft] Non-Resonant Antennas and Chokes

2019-01-14 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
It is one hell of a nice read Jim, THANK YOU for publishing it. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 1/13/19 9:24 PM, Jim Brown wrote: I'm not going to go beyond this on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Receiver recovery time

2019-01-13 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Hi Don, Thanks for the combined brain power!  I have a plan for testing if it ever gets that far.  I am just trying to see if the K3 receiver recovers sufficiently fast in a general sort of way first. I believe I could look at RF levels on the IF while transmitting, (using

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Receiver recovery time

2019-01-13 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
no longer hear the noise source between dits. Then either calculate the off times for the dits or measure it on an oscilloscope. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/13/2019 2:07 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Hi again Scott, Thank you for your answer, but I am not being clear. Not during break in, just sitting

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Receiver recovery time

2019-01-13 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 1/13/19 10:25 AM, K9MA wrote: On 1/13/2019 12:10, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Is it faster than .0001 ms? Certainly not. I'm not sure whether it is recovery time or latency, but in full break-in mode, you hear nothing

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Receiver recovery time

2019-01-13 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
menu parameter. Fast is very quick - just watch the S-meter to get some visual indication. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/13/2019 11:49 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Hello, Anyone able to answer this question please? In the presence of a strong signal, say -75 db, (or around S9), once that signal ceases, how

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Receiver recovery time

2019-01-13 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
DCY menu parameter. Fast is very quick - just watch the S-meter to get some visual indication. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/13/2019 11:49 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Hello, Anyone able to answer this question please? In the presence of a strong signal, say -75 db, (or around S9), once that signal

[Elecraft] K3: Receiver recovery time

2019-01-13 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hello, Anyone able to answer this question please? In the presence of a strong signal, say -75 db, (or around S9), once that signal ceases, how long does it take the K3 receiver to return to normal receive capability again? -- 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager,

Re: [Elecraft] Yama CM-500 Replacement

2019-01-09 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
The part of the Amazon ad located at: https://www.amazon.com/Koss-sb45-SB-45-Communication-Stereophones/dp/B00081A2CW that says: "Oxygen-free copper voice coils improve signal transmission & conduction for a clearer & louder sound." makes me wonder about the rest of the statements on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Standard internal Noise

2019-01-03 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Bottom line... We all spent thousands on our setups, why cheap out on a connector... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 1/3/19 1:29 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: That's why I

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-03 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
6 in Virgo. Dave K1WHS On 1/3/2019 12:25 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: We now know "what" is falling off, the next question is why is a part dropping off? I must have missed that, can someone refresh my memory please? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30M

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-02 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
We now know "what" is falling off, the next question is why is a part dropping off? I must have missed that, can someone refresh my memory please? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi Bill, I suspect it is because they are not aware of this... Keep posting it, it will change minds... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 1/1/19 3:58 PM, Bill Johnson

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic, but I need help.

2018-12-29 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Jim, I sometimes add a "save" subdirectory to a main directory, if something I want comes in, and I want to be sure it is never deleted, I copy it to the save folder. I might look into the auto delete thing I mentioned upthread. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net Award

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic, but I need help.

2018-12-29 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I would leave the list if it went to a message board, sorting would be impossible, and given the "random walk" this list allows with regards to subject, sorting is needed. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic, but I need help.

2018-12-29 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Don, That is exactly how I do it, and how long I take to trim... I believe you can automate that process using the folder properties... I tend to stay away from auto trimming, but I think it could be done... Thunderbird is wonderful... My only carp is that it won't play a sound based on

Re: [Elecraft] AM Broadcasting

2018-12-21 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I worked in TV where we had one tower, and one antenna, and just downtilt to worry about... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 12/21/18 2:19 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX

Re: [Elecraft] OT KH6JF/MM Update

2018-12-18 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Sorry to see it go, I got a QSL from it... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 12/18/18 3:32 PM, Howard Stephenson wrote: It's QRT http://www.jrfarc.org/hf-voyager/

Re: [Elecraft] Noise-cancelling Headphones Redux

2018-12-09 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Darn, I had to try... I have an AL-1306, nice Amp, but not I suspect as nice as a KPA-500, or 1500... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 12/9/18 7:30 PM, eric norris wrote: Dear Dave: I asked my

Re: [Elecraft] Noise-cancelling headphones mystery

2018-12-09 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
As a guess, I would say the response of the mic used to derive the phase canceling audio does not adequately cover the audio noise spectrum of the 1500 puts out... Thus it can't phase cancel very well... That or your 1500 is filled with bad magic because it is supposed to be my KPA-1500 and

Re: [Elecraft] More OT: Origin of the quad antenna Thanks Dave!

2018-12-06 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
That's a pretty cool description of the antenna melting down... :) 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 12/6/18 10:27 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: In Bill Orr's book, there is a particularly vivid description

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft XG-1 Manual?

2018-12-06 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Check your direct email... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 12/6/18 7:12 AM, Frank Krozel wrote: Anyone have a pdf for the ELECRAFT XG-1? de KG9H

Re: [Elecraft] OT: T2FD

2018-12-05 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Your premise would be correct... :) 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 12/5/18 4:39 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: It's my premise that there's nothing actually new in the antenna world since the '30s …

Re: [Elecraft] Flumoxed

2018-12-05 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I have one of the BWD-90 antennas up now, (at 25 feet), and use it for local contacts on HF daily... DX is the vertical, soon to be a beam at 55 feet I also use the BWD-90 for all the WARC bands, save 30, which is the vertical. I also have a new in the box BWD-90, (copper version, not

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer

2018-11-18 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, I was actually very fortunate-- he upgraded from his Collins gear to the Elecraft K3, then to the new synthesizers. He only got to use his K3 gear for a year or so, then he passed suddenly. His son in law got the K3, and loves it, so the rig got a good home. 73s and thanks, Dave

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer

2018-11-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I have put the results of comparing the old synthesizer to the new synthesizer up on the web page again. They were removed in error a few months ago... The page shows a series of P3 graphs showing two K3's about 900 feet apart, as they both moved from the old synthesizer to the new

[Elecraft] RFI Snapshots wanted...

2018-10-13 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, I have added an informal and unscientific survey asking if you have RFI at https://www.nk7z.net Please take it if you have time. It is a single question asking if you have RFI. It is two posts down on the right side. Sorry for no direct link to it, it is on the sidebar. Also, if

Re: [Elecraft] Confessions of grounding

2018-10-12 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi Lee, When I got my K3 I rebuilt my shack from teh ground up, starting with the ground, with an eye to reduction of RFI. I took a lot of Jim's, suggestions, and I lost about 2 S units of noise. That process is detailed here: https://www.nk7z.net/rebuilding-the-shack/ 73s and thanks,

Re: [Elecraft] OT -- Sunspot Cycle 25

2018-10-09 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Ted, Thanks for sharing that info... Bad as it seems... Hopefully it turns out to be not what happens... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 10/9/18 10:37 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: For those who do

Re: [Elecraft] Choice of CW pitch

2018-09-22 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I had a hearing test a year, or two ago. I looked at the test results and selected a frequency, looking for good response in both ears. I then adjusted the K3 beat note to that frequency, which put the frequency of the beat tone in the sweet spot for my ears... It also in general got most

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Audio settings

2018-09-03 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Don, I have some P3 displays of what happens when two stations upgrade to the new Synthesizers at: https://www.nk7z.net/ Just select the top blog entry. There are some P3 graphs there showing just how much improvement the new synthesizers actually add. Two of us upgraded, and we did it

Re: [Elecraft] WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-19 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Mail wrapping cut off the end for you... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist On 08/19/2018 11:08 AM, Clay Autery wrote: Error 404 on that link... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 19-Aug-18 12:30, Tom Lizak wrote: This

Re: [Elecraft] Summary: Genovation keypad & K3/K3S

2018-08-14 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hello Stefan, I remember running into some roadblock in doing this, but I don't remember what it was now... I initially wanted to connect directly to the K3 as well. I think it was if you had a P3 SVGA, it worked better. If you get things running on just the K3 send me the info, and I'll add

[Elecraft] Looking for RFI screen shots...

2018-08-13 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, I am looking for any KNOWN RFI source screen shots from a P3. They will go into the RFI Snapshots page at: https://www.nk7z.net/rfi-snapshots/ If you have one or two images of known RFI sources, please send them to me OFF LIST, with any information you have, and I will include them in

Re: [Elecraft] HRD slow accessing K3 frequency controls

2018-08-10 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Bill, Please let me know if you see slow comms between the K3 and otehr programs. I am seeing that in some cases. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist On 08/10/2018 09:41 AM, Bill wrote: I have tried and tested everything mentioned and a load

Re: [Elecraft] HRD slow accessing K3 frequency controls

2018-08-09 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, I too have had issues with the serial port speed of my K3 as well. My issues are when using MixW though, not HRD. When I switched from my Icom 756 PROIII to the K3, (using MixW), I was appalled at the loss in speed for rig control. I have never fully resolved this issue, and will be

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Massive opening on 10 and 6 meters right now...

2018-08-02 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
From Eugene, OR, north of Cannon Beach, I can hear a lot of 6 meter stations, CA, AZ, NV, CO, WY... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist On 08/02/2018 10:00 AM, Cameron Francey wrote: Looks like here in Cannon Beach on the currently wet Oregon

Re: [Elecraft] FS: N-Gen Module

2018-08-02 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Assuming shipping is included, I will take it, what is your PP address please? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist On 08/01/2018 06:55 PM, Leroy Buller wrote: For Sale: N-Gen Wide Band Noise Generator $50.00 PayPal OK Lee Buller K0WA

Re: [Elecraft] Genovation keypad & K3/K3S

2018-07-29 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
and the CP48 USB VS and the CP48 DB9S So the one I want is the CP48 UHID one? Just to be sure... Thanks, Chuck c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Dave Cole (NK7Z

Re: [Elecraft] Genovation keypad & K3/K3S

2018-07-29 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Sorry, Mis read your question, my date connects to the P3, not the K3. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist On 07/29/2018 07:09 AM, Stefan von Baltz, DL1IAO wrote: Taking the P3 discussion one step further: Based on the positive experience of other

Re: [Elecraft] Genovation keypad & K3/K3S

2018-07-29 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Here is a complete how to, with software, and macro list: https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/ I will be interested to see if a hub can be implemented. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist On 07/29/2018 07:09 AM, Stefan von Baltz, DL1IAO

Re: [Elecraft] BNC T for IF Out

2018-07-26 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I just bought one off of ebay, for around 20 bucks... Go to ebay and look for mini-circuits. When you find something, Google that part number and you can discover what it is... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist On 07/26/2018 06:45 PM, John

Re: [Elecraft] S Meter Lite Problem

2018-07-21 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
You are most welcome! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Official Observer Coordinator, for Oregon On 07/21/2018 07:11 AM, Steve Mollman via Elecraft wrote: Problem solved.  Thank you to NK7Z-Dave Cole, who walked me through the correct

Re: [Elecraft] S Meter Lite Problem

2018-07-20 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi Steve, I can confirm it works on a K3. I'll shoot you my phone via private email. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Official Observer Coordinator, for Oregon On 07/20/2018 09:23 AM, Steve Mollman via Elecraft wrote: I have been trying to

Re: [Elecraft] Back up power

2018-07-19 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I run my entire station save the amp off of a hefty UPS. If we lose power, I break out the Honda generator and that runs the house, and keeps the UPS charged. The house is gas, and the only real power eater is the Dryer. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 thermal clicks

2018-07-17 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
yes... Weak Signal, not low power. The EME boys use 1 KW. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z https://www.nk7z.net On 07/17/2018 07:15 AM, turnbull wrote: I thought FT8 was a low power mode.   Am I wrong?   I am not referring to Fox Hound mode. 73 DOUG EI2CN Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay connection to K3S

2018-07-17 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Joe, Got a recommendation for one commercially? 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z https://www.nk7z.net On 07/17/2018 07:16 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: You will need a (hybrid) splitter ... connect the common port of the splitter to the RX ANT Out jack, connect one output of the splitter to RX ANT IN

Re: [Elecraft] Bump: P3: Macro trigger question...

2018-07-17 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hello Bob, Thank you for taking the time to help! On 07/16/2018 10:20 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: At first I was confused because the phrase "trigger character" does not appear in the P3 or K3 manuals. I guess you are connecting a USB keyboard to a P3's USB port (P3SVGA option must be

[Elecraft] Bump: P3: Macro trigger question...

2018-07-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, I am working with a friend to assist him in getting his K3S/P3 set up for macros... I was attempting to input a macro trigger character, using the Function keys F1-12 as the triggers. F1-F8 work fine as triggers, it appears that his K3S/P3, both running current software, does not

[Elecraft] P3: Macro trigger question...

2018-07-15 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Bump... Hi, I am working with a friend to assist him in getting his K3S/P3 set up for macros... I was attempting to input a macro trigger character, using the Function keys F1-12 as the triggers. F1-F8 work fine as triggers, it appears that his K3S/P3, both running current software, does

[Elecraft] P3: Macro trigger question...

2018-07-14 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, I am working with a friend to assist him in getting his K3S/P3 set up for macros... I was attempting to input a macro trigger character, using the Function keys F1-12 as the triggers. F1-F8 work fine as triggers, it appears that his K3S/P3, both running current software, does not

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