Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

2017-03-31 Thread Don Nesbitt via Elecraft
I'm pretty sure I'm beating a dead horse -- but -- once upon a time in a land far away ... Any chance of an adapter that would allow the use of the P3 with the KX3 -- Don N4HH From: "Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3]" To: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Please test KPA500 rev. 1.38 if you get a chance

2014-02-18 Thread Don Nesbitt
Loaded 1.38 and checked - no surprises in normal operation with K3 KAT500 all appropriately cabled together.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

2014-02-16 Thread Don Nesbitt
A little late with my report but all works quite well -- the tracking is a nice addition - all properly cabled together - no surprises.  Tnx -- 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH ANT = KAT500 = KPA500 = K3 = P3 = Laptop Computer From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Multiple error messages on start up.

2011-05-05 Thread Don Nesbitt
Tom - I had similar problems and applied Tom's fix - so far (about 4 weeks later) all is well!  73 -- Don N4HH  K3/100 #83 From: Tom Boucher t...@telemetry.demon.co.uk To: Reflector Posting Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2011 3:16 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Multiple

Re: [Elecraft] short BNC to BNC cable assembly, where to get?

2011-01-06 Thread Don Nesbitt
Try Allen Bond at: http://www.mgs4u.com/index.html He is local in the Atlanta area and usually has a box of surplus BNC jumper cables in various sizes at our hamfests.  Drop him an email.  Great guy! Enjoy -- 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH SNIP Is there a source of short, 6 or so male BNC to

[Elecraft] Sell Top for K1

2010-11-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hope someone can use it. Top in near new condition - replaced with the battery top. Includes the 4 little screws. Price? I don't have a clue - so - how about $10 and you pay for Priority Mail? See a couple of photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

[Elecraft] Fw: Re: P3 Cursor Position Incorrect After Band change...

2010-09-02 Thread Don Nesbitt
--- On Thu, 9/2/10, Don Nesbitt n...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Don Nesbitt n...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Cursor Position Incorrect After Band change... To: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:58 PM Hi Phil - I've been noticing it for a while but have

[Elecraft] K3 - OK - who has P3 #83? Got #54

2010-08-10 Thread Don Nesbitt
Shame on Ken for starting all this and shame on me for yielding to peer pressure. Got #54, want #83 - - - K3/100 #83 is lonely for it's sibling! Reply off list - thanks - Don N4HH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Yahama CM500 Headset Shipped - Finally!

2010-06-26 Thread Don Nesbitt
Haven't see posts about these puppies in a long time - but - just in case anyone is interested, I ordered back on March 16th from BH Photo and just let the order stand. Got a notice a couple of days ago (June 25th) that it has been shipped! Go figure! I'd long since forgotten about it! 73

[Elecraft] A Few Photos of the KPA500

2010-05-16 Thread Don Nesbitt
I've posted a few photos of the KPA500 on my picasa site for those who didn't get to Dayton. No word on price, etc., but availability was indicated as sometime in the winter of 2010. You will also find a few photos of the Yaesu VL-2000 amplifier on my site as well. No specs, flyer, price,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ATU but a bigger version

2010-01-26 Thread Don Nesbitt
Oh yes! I find the K3 ATU just amazing and have often thought how terrific it would be to yank it out of the box and put it outside - and - how REALLY nice it would be to have it scaled up to handle at least 600 watts or even the legal limit - and - work seamlessly with the K3 - and - perhaps

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and W2IHY EQ Plus!

2010-01-25 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hello Lance. In addition to excellent built-in EQ, the K3 TX audio chain has a built-in noise gate that I find to be excellent at reducing or eliminating background noise on SSB. You might want to give it a go. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH SNIP On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:40:17 +, Lance

[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Panadapter Sneak Peek this Saturday

2009-08-15 Thread Don Nesbitt
OK - times up! It's after Noon out there! Surely there is someone at the hamfest with an iPhone, Blackberry or something else that can snap a photo and post it somewhere! Or - did all the feedback cancel the showing? Please, do it now and put us out of our collective misery - please! 73 -- Don

[Elecraft] P3 Photo

2009-08-15 Thread Don Nesbitt
by just clicking on it - no need to register, etc. Just click and enjoy! Once there, click on the photo of the P3 and select a large size. Many thanks John! 73 -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-05 Thread Don Nesbitt
Thoughtful comments Howard. I too live in a very high noise area. No matter how carefully adjusted, the MFJ 1026 did absolutely nothing for my situation - too many different noise sources in too many different directions! Howard - what is your amateur radio call sign? 73 -- Don N4HH

Re: [Elecraft] a cool software Idea - using QRZ

2009-06-09 Thread Don Nesbitt
and the call you looked up for the other end. Also, don't forget to zoom out far enough to see both stations. 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100 #83 SNIP On 9 Jun 2009, at 02:29, Don Nesbitt wrote: and if you zoom out on the map, a line from you to them. I don't get the line - might be something

Re: [Elecraft] a cool software Idea

2009-06-08 Thread Don Nesbitt
Already exists. See qrz.com/callsign - register and sign it. Look up call of station you are interested in. Click on Click for more Detail - it then shows you the distance in the text as well as a map of that stations location and if you zoom out on the map, a line from you to them. Quite

Re: [Elecraft] Transmitting CW While in SSB

2009-06-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
Tom - it's a bit hard to find as it's sort of hidden within the CONFIG: CW WGHT menu and is detailed as follows: MCU 1.87 / DSP 1.69, 5-3-08 NEW FEATURES: * CW KEYING IN SSB MODES: While in SSB modes, you can now send CW without changing modes or using an offset. The other station will

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Background noise

2009-05-24 Thread Don Nesbitt
TX Gate was first added last September 2008 in MCU 2.45 according to my notes. Config = TX GATE = Tap 1 (A/B) to turn On or Off = use Vfo B to set level. Level can be set in Test mode while listening with headphones to the Monitor. I use it all the time with my level set to 12 and it works

Re: [Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems

2009-05-10 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hi John - the front panel message FP.H b1 A5 really is FP. (means Front Panel Mic Connection) H (means high sensitivity) and the b1 A5 is just an attempt to write the word bias within the limitations of the LCD display! That is b = b, 1 = i, A = a, and 5 = s. You are not the first one to be

Re: [Elecraft] Keying an amp

2009-02-08 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hi Phil - not sure just what you mean here by take out the keying device and direct, it still keys. - but - if it's the Collins 30L-1, the keying circuit in it presents a negative (-) voltage on the key line - and - unfortunately - the K3 is set up to key an amplifier that presents a positive (+)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Amp disable on TUNE request

2009-02-08 Thread Don Nesbitt
Setting the Tune power via the menu does just that - sets the Tune power - the problem is that the key line from the K3 is activated - nice for tuning up the amp - BUT - NOT so nice for activating an auto-tune matching device (like an LDG or MFJ) so it can do it's thing without the amp on line.

[Elecraft] K3 Modifications Photos

2009-01-08 Thread Don Nesbitt
I've posted a few photos of the modifications that I made at the same time I installed the KDVR3. Modifications include: - External ALC Modification and Optional Pull-Up resistors for Band Outputs - AF Stage Upgrade - Line Out and Speaker Amplifier (the easy way using the SMD resistors)

RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.

2008-12-10 Thread Don Nesbitt
Great! Please add one more to be able to completely empty an SSB message rather than record something short over it. How about REC select M1 - M4 CLR select same M1 - M4 rig returns to operation. While it does not seem to be documented, someone discovered (wish I could remember who so

RE: [Elecraft] Order is in! Also Shure 444 question

2008-11-26 Thread Don Nesbitt
Yes, I use a Shure 444D from time to time with mine (I usually use a cheap computer headset - which is very convenient and works very well!) and the audio reports with the 444D are awesome with all EQ values set to zero (default). Be sure to switch the 444D to the Low Impedance setting (bottom of

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] Switch Tone Volume

2008-11-08 Thread Don Nesbitt
Unfortunately the CW sidetone will also be at the same level and when switching from speaker to headphones this can get a bit overwhelming! Sure would be nice to be able to set the volume of each independently or did I miss something? '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100/KRX3 #83 -Original

RE: [Elecraft] Clearing M-M4 Memories

2008-10-31 Thread Don Nesbitt
Ah ha! Many thanks Bill - tried it and it works:-) Wonder how you discovered this feature - never have seen it documented and with all the emails that I've had with Wayne on this subject, he never once suggest it! Wonder if he knows about it and wonder what the equivalent will be for the voice

RE: [Elecraft] Re memories M1-M4

2008-10-30 Thread Don Nesbitt
According to my many exchanges with Wayne, the ability to completely (that is clear) M1-M4 is on the list. Right now, all you can do is replace (overwrite) what you already put into that M1 - M4 specific memory. I've replaced a few of them with a single dit but really would like to be able to

RE: [Elecraft] K3 PSK31 VIA PADDLE

2008-09-30 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hi Mark - the algorithm used in the K3 to convert what you send on the paddle (CW) into what goes out on the air as either PSK-31 or RTTY is VERY UNFORGIVING! If you are just a bit sloppy in using the paddle (and I am) the CW will be converted into gibberish for the fellow on the other end! This

[Elecraft] K3 MCU 2.38 Software Bug?

2008-09-18 Thread Don Nesbitt
Basic Parameters: K3/100 with KRX3 - MCU 2.38, FPF 00.02, DSP1 1.90, DSP2 1.90 Main Board: FL2 = 2.8; FL3 = 2.1; FL4 = 400 Hz Sub RX Board: FL2 = 2.8; FL4 = 400 Hz AM Rx Enabled for FL2 Main and FL2 Sub AM Tx not Enabled I do NOT have a 6.00 AM Filter but am listening to AM through my 2.8

[Elecraft] SELL Heil Pro Set Quiet Phone HC-5 for K3 and Other Rigs

2008-08-06 Thread Don Nesbitt
Includes original box, instructions, leatherette travel case, 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch stereo adapter AND adapter cables for BOTH Kenwood and Yaesu (sold for about $20 each at HRO - a bit less at other places). All items are in exceptional condition. This package is offered with both adapters for

RE: [Elecraft] Sell New MH2 for K3 or K2

2008-07-21 Thread Don Nesbitt
The MH2 has been spoken for - thanks for all the responses. 73 -- Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 11:10 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Sell New MH2 for K3 or K2 Surplus

[Elecraft] Sell New MH2 for K3 or K2

2008-07-20 Thread Don Nesbitt
Surplus to my needs. Purchased from Elecraft in December. Opened box to check contents - yep, it was all there! See photo at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh. It looks just like all the others! Never used - I prefer using my headset. Paid $66.02 ($59 + $7.02 shipping - copy of my original

[Elecraft] SELL SoftRock Lite for K3 IF, Rock-Mite for 20 M Solar Controller

2008-07-20 Thread Don Nesbitt
Small kits that I never got around to building! All are still in kit form. See photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh. View Slideshow for large photos. SoftRock Lite for K3 IF - was going to build this special edition to play around with it as a panadapter for the K3 but procrastinated

RE: [Elecraft] SELL SoftRock Lite for K3 IF, Rock-Mite for 20 M Solar Controller

2008-07-20 Thread Don Nesbitt
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 2:18 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SELL SoftRock Lite for K3 IF,Rock-Mite for 20 M Solar Controller Small kits that I never got around to building! All are still in kit form. See photos at: http

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Key-down on power-up

2008-06-27 Thread Don Nesbitt
There IS an indication that one is in the Test mode. The letters TX between the A and B VFO indicators on the right side of the display BLINK on and off when in the Test mode - when NOT in the Test mode, the TX is steady. Admittedly, it is easy to miss! -- '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

2008-06-01 Thread Don Nesbitt
The Elecraft Heil ProSet requires that Bias be turned on. For use on the front panel, your mic setting should read FP.L bIAS - use the REV (has the red number 2 under it to turn bias on. 73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

2008-06-01 Thread Don Nesbitt
] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 5:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107 All Heil ProSets are indeed NOT the same! The one specific to Elecraft used (not sure if it is still being marketed or is still otherwise available - don't

RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

2008-06-01 Thread Don Nesbitt
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 1:57 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107 The Elecraft Heil ProSet requires that Bias be turned on. For use on the front panel, your mic setting should

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable

2008-05-22 Thread Don Nesbitt
Here is the post that I sent to the reflector. As usual, YMMV -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: Don Nesbitt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:37 PM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made I've found two (2) ready

RE: [Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable

2008-05-22 Thread Don Nesbitt
judgment as to its suitability. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:51 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable Here

RE: [Elecraft] KRX3 status

2008-05-20 Thread Don Nesbitt
Have not received mine nor have I had any indication that it would be shipped soon. It was ordered with my original order on April 27, 2007 so it ought to be early in the first batch! So far - nada Gregg. 73 -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Elecraft] K3: VFO CRS Coarse Tuning Rate

2008-05-12 Thread Don Nesbitt
VFO CRS on mine are 1.0 2.5 and 5.0, I'm using 1.0 - FW Version 1.88 DSP Version 1.70. K3 Wish List: Dynamic Tuning Rate - faster you spin the knob the greater the tune step - now that would be terrific!- 73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Elecraft] Help with new K3

2008-05-07 Thread Don Nesbitt
Did you by chance plug the headphone plug into the mic jack and the mic plug into the headphone jack? -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce McLaughlin Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 11:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

RE: [Elecraft] Firmware uploads

2008-05-02 Thread Don Nesbitt
Yes - DSP2 refers to the second receiver and you don't have it. 73 -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Evert Bakker (PA2KW) Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 4:12 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware uploads Hello

RE: Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems

2008-04-27 Thread Don Nesbitt
I'm guessing here - but - it sounds like you might have the bias turned on to the K3 mic connector. Heil HC-4 elements do NOT require bias and putting bias on them will usually (have to file the usually caveat here as there may be some strange wiring involved) prevent them from working! Let's

[Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made

2008-04-10 Thread Don Nesbitt
I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners when using the ACC Socket. The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector! Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from

RE: [Elecraft] OT - Jawbone, Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth Ham Radio

2008-04-09 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hello Phil - you might want to take a look at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6ypVUoRVv3U It's a pretty nice explanation of one possibility. 73 -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:36 PM

[Elecraft] K3 at TI50DX

2008-03-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
If you worked TI50DX this past weekend in the ARRL SSB Contest on any band, you worked a K3. Three K3's were used in our multi-2 effort - two run stations and one mult station. All the K3's fed KW amps and frequently we were using a 3 element quad with individual band elements fed by separate

RE: [Elecraft] VP6DX on 160M... MAN, talk about EARS!

2008-02-20 Thread Don Nesbitt
OK, this is getting ridiculous! I just worked them on 21.002 QSX 21.026, first call, running 1 watt output to my wire here in Georgia! Oh my Grandma, what great ears you have! Don N4HH K3 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV

RE: [Elecraft] RE: Ducie K3 Drifting on 21.025?

2008-02-18 Thread Don Nesbitt
Jim - I've noticed the same thing. Didn't know if it was them or me as I've noticed it before on a few signals! -- Don N4HH K3 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Sheldon Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 4:56 PM To: 'Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3, VP6DX and RTTY

2008-02-16 Thread Don Nesbitt
I worked VP6DX yesterday on 30 meters using my K3's built-in RTTY function and the memory keys. Ran it at 100 watts to my 40 meter ladder-line fed dipole. It barely got warm! This is very cool! (I know, it's a poor pun but, I'll take it!) '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

RE: [Elecraft] re: K2

2008-02-08 Thread Don Nesbitt
Gee DW - Those who have said in their review that they are unhappy have also said why they are unhappy. If you want more information on their evaluation, why not just ask them? Seems pretty simple. Very few on the reflector are mind readers! '73 -- Don N4HH SNIP Hello, If you would have

RE: [Elecraft] K3 SSB average power output

2008-02-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
Mark - Something is VERY wrong here! My K3/100 does rated pep on an LP-100 with no discernable distortion, excellent average power with moderate compression and outstanding audio reports! Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and be ready to re-assemble. This is NOT normal! 73 -- Don N4HH K3/100 #83

RE: [Elecraft] K3 TX EQ

2008-02-01 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hello Paul - the TX EQ steps on my K3 are 50 100 200 400 800 1200 2400 and 3200. I've not looked at the FAQ Page but perhaps that was an early version and has since been changed and the FAQ ought to be changed to reflect current status. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 -Original

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Update

2008-01-29 Thread Don Nesbitt
You must first enable the Tech MD menu item. Config == Tech MD == use VFO A to set it to ON == now use VFO B to locate TUN PWR == use VFO A to set power == tap MEMU -- Done. Now when you Push and hold XMIT to get to the TUNE function, it will provide the power you set - while there, you can now

RE: [Elecraft] K3: Strange VFO Behavior

2008-01-18 Thread Don Nesbitt
BTW: this whole scenario is VERY EASY to fall into if you start tuning around the Shortwave Bands and accidently bump VFO B and/or start cycling through the bands. The quickest cure I have found was to remember (ha!) to return VFO A to the Ham Band frequency from which I started BEFORE I move

RE: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN N1MM

2007-12-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
Gary - K3 #83 works great with N1MM. Some of the features like Wide and Narrow filter switching are not yet coded for the K3 in N1MM but the basics - freq set, band-map click, cw keying, etc. work well. It's very nice to just use a single RS-232 straight-thru cable between the K3 and the laptop

RE: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN N1MM

2007-12-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
that and have the T-shirt! 73 -- Don -Original Message- From: Vic K2VCO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 2:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'Gary Bartlett VE1RGB'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN N1MM Don Nesbitt wrote: Set: 4800, N

RE: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN N1MM

2007-12-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
. Nuff said! You get the idea and I'll bet there are a lot of folks reading this that are saying enough already or worse! More info off list if needed. 73 -- Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt SNIP Yep - this is true - not only

RE: [Elecraft] DSP NR reduction mode on K3

2007-12-01 Thread Don Nesbitt
Nothing wrong if you have the latest firmware (MCU 1.42). NR has been disabled. Perhaps available again in the next iteration. 73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Simon Lewis Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 2:58 PM

RE: [Elecraft] KUSB Universal Serial Bus Adapter?

2007-12-01 Thread Don Nesbitt
I use IO Gear GUC 232A - got it at local computer shop - works perfectly with K3 and K2 in all modes. Don't remember the price. YMMV. 73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vic K2VCO Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 2:52

[Elecraft] K3 Mic Menu,TX Equalizer Low Power Software Request

2007-11-28 Thread Don Nesbitt
Maybe I'm missing something (if so, someone please straighten me out) or maybe some of this could be placed on the add to software someday list. Front and Rear Mic Selection: The bias settings for the Front and Rear mic inputs are independent. I can set bias ON for Front and OFF for rear (or

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Mic Menu,TX Equalizer Low Power Software Request

2007-11-28 Thread Don Nesbitt
Julian - I had not gotten that far with my K3 but just checked it - and - couldn't agree more! Auto on Ant1 is Auto on Ant2, Bypass on Ant1 is Bypass on Ant2 - these need to be independent. That, along with a simple way to completely clear a CW memory ought to be fairly easy to implement.

RE: [Elecraft] Heil mic question

2007-11-26 Thread Don Nesbitt
Jay - the Heil Proset (December, 2004) for the K2 that I have has an electret (condenser) microphone and therefore requires bias. It was furnished with the Heil adapter cable that has a red bead on it which, according to the instructions, May be marked Kenwood and came with the 5.6K resistor as

[Elecraft] K3 #83 Factory Assembled Delivered

2007-11-21 Thread Don Nesbitt
Ordered April 28/29 via FAX with deposit. Factory assembled K3/100-F Serial #83 was shipped yesterday afternoon and delivered via UPS Overnight this morning (November 21). 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] CW via serial cable question

2007-10-15 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hi Dave - the only software that I found that directly supported this in the K2 was the MixW (http://www.mixw.net/) program. As I recall, it directly supported the KY (could have that nomenclature wrong) commands for keying. I did use it for a while and was able to put the right code into the

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] CW via serial cable question

2007-10-15 Thread Don Nesbitt
Ed - my understanding is that N1MM does NOT support the KY command set. I too use N1MM to key through the serial port but use a simple single transistor switch to do it. The KY command set would allow one to key WITHOUT any additional keying circuit. See page 309 of the N1MM Logger manual

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] CW via serial cable question

2007-10-15 Thread Don Nesbitt
Yes - thanks for jogging my memory Julian - it's been a long time since I tried it but you are absolutely correct - I could enter the KY commands in MixW with fixed messages and it worked fine - but - (ah, the proverbial but) was limited to canned messages. Never could figure out if there was a

[Elecraft] K3 and possible P3

2007-10-12 Thread Don Nesbitt
Just in case anyone actually has any time (ha - do they sleep in Aptos?) to devote to a possible P3 as noted by Wayne below, please build in an output (VGA, SVGA, XVGA ??) so a large video monitor could be plugged in without having to use a computer. Do I see a nice 22 wide-screen LCD in my

RE: [Elecraft] K2 #6110 Is Alive

2007-08-07 Thread Don Nesbitt
Congratulations Clark! RE: item #2 - Gray touch-up paint for the K1/K2 is available directly from Elecraft. It's a little pricy at $10 for 1 oz. Of course, for the truly fastidious, it's a bargain! See: http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#paint Have fun with your new addition :-) 73

[Elecraft] Sell Buddipole Deluxe

2007-07-19 Thread Don Nesbitt
Bought new at Dayton this year for $399. See: http://www.buddipole.com/debupa.html My planned portable operation did not materialize so this is now excess to my needs. Assembled it once to see how it all went together. $320 includes FedEx ground shipping and insurance in CONUS - outside of

RE: [Elecraft] Sell Buddipole Deluxe - SOLD

2007-07-19 Thread Don Nesbitt
The antenna has been spoken for. Thanks to all who responded. -- Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 3:42 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Sell Buddipole Deluxe Bought new

RE: [Elecraft] SDR UI

2007-05-22 Thread Don Nesbitt
Jack - I hope that Wayne and Eric contract with you to produce the panadapter for the K3. It should have that kind of functionality as well as at least a vertical line indicating the xcv freq and when split, both the tx and the rx should be indicated as well. Of course, a color display with the

RE: [Elecraft] Loaded K2 For Sale - SOLD

2007-05-13 Thread Don Nesbitt
Thanks to all who responded. 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH ___ 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] Loaded K2 For Sale - Lower Price

2007-05-11 Thread Don Nesbitt
- it looks just like every other pristine K2/100/KAT100! If you have something in particular that you'd like to see, let me know and I'll shoot you a photo. 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt Sent

[Elecraft] Loaded K2 For Sale

2007-05-06 Thread Don Nesbitt
I've already ordered a K3 and now my excellent K2 needs a new home! Sell: K2/100/KAT100 - Includes: K2 Serial number 2028 KPA100 KAT100 KSB2 K160Rx KNB2 KDSP2 FDIMP Nifty Mini-Manual Also includes the original QRP Lid with a KIO2 installed. All have the latest Firmware and include all

RE: [Elecraft] K3 T-shirt slogans needed

2007-04-29 Thread Don Nesbitt
Must be 10 words or less, and must contain the word K3 in large type somewhere within. Back of shirt with circular layout - but no circle line On top part of circle: Follow Me To In center of circle: Large K3 initials (maybe include a jagged mountain outline under or through the initials?

RE: [Elecraft] SWR Question

2007-04-19 Thread Don Nesbitt
Q#1 Constantly running the K2 into 3:1 SWR not a good idea. It will work (for how long?) but will work a lot better (and perhaps longer?) into a better match. Q#2 Yes, in all likelihood, the antenna tuner (antenna tuners do not tune the antenna - they just provide impedance matching between the

RE: [Elecraft] Icom microphone bias resistor?

2007-03-19 Thread Don Nesbitt
5.6 k and I put it in the plug itself. 73 -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 6:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Icom microphone bias resistor? Will one of you who's

Re: [Elecraft] need some help

2007-01-24 Thread Don Nesbitt
Rich - Connect a cable with RCA male plugs on each end (typical audio cable from a stereo) from the Relay Out RCA socket on the rear of the KPA100 to the Antenna Relay socket on the rear of the AL-811 and follow the directions in the AL-811 manual to tune the amplifier up! Yes, the hookup

[Elecraft] K2/100's at VU7RG Dxpedition

2007-01-14 Thread Don Nesbitt
Apparently, seven (7) K2/100's along with two additional K2's for backup are in use at the Kadmat site (one of the 4 Dxpedition sites) for the Lakshadweep Island operation that has just started. The first cluster reports noted were for 30 meter cw operation and Joe, AA4NN was reported to be

Re: [Elecraft] Microphones for K2

2006-12-08 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hi Jim - I use my old D-104 with the original crystal cartridge all the time with my K2 and get great reports. No need for a preamp, etc. as the crystal cartridge has output to burn! The problem with using a nonamplified D-104 with the K2 is that the D-104 is a very high impedance mic and

Re: [Elecraft] k2 antenna connector

2006-11-20 Thread Don Nesbitt
So does your local Radio Shack! '73 -- Don N4HH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k2 antenna connector BNC - UHF connecters are readily available. Try mouser

Re: [Elecraft] CW keying circuit

2006-10-27 Thread Don Nesbitt
I use a simple single transistor keyer in conjunction with the Auto-Detect feature as described in the K2 manual to use both the computer and keyer paddle with N1MM. It runs directly off a native serial port on an old IBM laptop as well as off a USB to Serial Converter Cable used on a new

Re: [Elecraft] Switching Power supplies for K2/100

2006-10-06 Thread Don Nesbitt
Small, lightweight and NO rf hash - the Alinco DM-330MV - most excellent. 73 -- Don N4HH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 8:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Switching Power supplies for K2/100 I'm sorry if this subject

[Elecraft] New mini-module kits - Wattmeter

2006-09-25 Thread Don Nesbitt
Did anyone bring back any information and/or photos of the new wattmeter with computer interface from the convention? 73 -- Don N4HH - Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; QRP-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

[Elecraft] New mini-module kits

2006-09-24 Thread Don Nesbitt
Anyone bring back any information and/or photos of the new wattmeter with computer interface from the convention? 73 -- Don N4HH - Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; QRP-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 QSK On OFF and Auto Detect

2006-08-22 Thread Don Nesbitt
Ouch! I use Auto-Detect all the time when contesting with the K2 and it works flawlessly for me! Please don't tamper with it! Frankly, QSK On/Off doesn't do anything for me. If space could be found for the code, I'd prefer to see the ability to assign a different MODE to each VFO and have

Re: [Elecraft] Continuing Serial (RS232, DP9) to USB Adapter cable

2006-08-03 Thread Don Nesbitt
Sounds like you have all the bases covered Chuck and it must be very frustrating! Just for your information, I use an IO Gear GUC232A USB to Serial adapter cable (around $30) and it works flawlessly with the KIO2 on the K2. I'm using it with various software programs including: HRDeluxe,

[Elecraft] Free KXB30 module for cost of postage

2006-05-16 Thread Don Nesbitt
The KXB30 module was working perfectly and was removed from my KX1 by Don (W3FPR) when the KXB3080 was installed. Yours with manual for cost of postage (in or out of US) or deliver to you at Dayton. First response gets it. 73 es hv fun -- Don N4HH

Re: [Elecraft] Free KXB30 module for cost of postage

2006-05-16 Thread Don Nesbitt
It has been spoken for - thanks to all who responded. 73 -- Don N4HH - Original Message - From: Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Free KXB30 module for cost of postage The KXB30

Re: [Elecraft] CAL FIL Spectrogram?

2006-05-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
Free version on Tom's web site: http://www.n0ss.net/index.html#Spectrogram 73 -- Don N4HH - Original Message - From: Bob Towers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft mail reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 9:23 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] VFO A/B modes?

2006-05-02 Thread Don Nesbitt
Agreed! If I could add only one item to the software, it would be that separate modes could be stored with each VFO. This does come up from time to time on the reflector but it seems there may not be enough room left to be able to do this. Sure would be convenient. 73 es gud dxing -- Don

Re: [Elecraft] K2 dimensions

2006-03-28 Thread Don Nesbitt
No - approximate height of mine with feet is 3 3/8 plus a tad - total about 3 7/16 allowing for the screw heads - width almost exactly 8 (including screw heads) and (here is where it gets tricky) depth about 10 inches (+ or - depending on if you have finger dimple installed or not) from

[Elecraft] Loss of Sidetone

2006-02-26 Thread Don Nesbitt
Hi Bob - Lost Sidetone is fairly common. First: Please check that you do have the Sidetone Level turned up (Menu StLEditturn vfo knob to set number around 020MenuMenu) Chances are that your level is already adequate and increasing it won't result in your hearing it! Second: Select

Re: [Elecraft] Bypassing DSP to re-set filters in K2/100

2006-02-26 Thread Don Nesbitt
Tap Display(will show something like: S1 nr nt)Push and Hold Band + (will show something like: S1 . 10 3.0)Push and Hold Band + (will show dSP On)Tap Band - (will show dSP bYP) - you have now bypassed the DSP Unit. tap Display (will now show operating frequency) You are now operating as

Re: [Elecraft] Polar Bear Hunt, NK8Q Setup

2006-01-14 Thread Don Nesbitt
Can't find a Bear anywhere ! Lots of NA but no PB ! 73 -- Don N4HH SNIP Anyway, I have my home station almost packed up right now. I'll be heading out within the next 1/2 hour and I should be at My operating plans are to hopefully be on the air by about 1800 or 1900Z and should operate

Re: [Elecraft] Polar Bear Hunt, NK8Q Setup

2006-01-14 Thread Don Nesbitt
Just worked Polar Bear Mark NK8Q on 7109.23 he was 539 here in Atlanta, GA. He is now calling CQ. 73 -- Don N4HH Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Polar Bear Hunt, NK8Q Setup Can't find a Bear anywhere ! Lots of NA but no PB ! 73 -- Don N4HH ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Side Tone

2006-01-04 Thread Don Nesbitt
Seems my ISP is blocked from the list - trying again 73 --Don N4HH - Original Message - From: Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:24 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Side Tone Check out the info

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