Re: [Elecraft] XV-144 Overdrive protection

2014-02-15 Thread GM0ELP
I have seen this before when the 2.5mm key line jack just needed pushed home. Rx without the key line causes the front LEDs to flash. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XV-144-Overdrive-protection-tp7584207p7584272.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 blur was a no-show during ARRL 10m

2011-12-16 Thread GM0ELP
The words blur and mush are confusing to me. The effect I heard whilst running on 80m during CQWW (CW) 2010 was the following: A very slight raise in the noise floor then a random partial letter a few seconds later. If this is what is meant by blur and mush then I have noticed the effect. I was

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)

2010-12-30 Thread GM0ELP
GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144-fault-offset-problem-tp5874870p5876609.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)

2010-12-29 Thread GM0ELP
. Any help would be welcome. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144-fault-offset-problem-tp5874870p5874870.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)

2010-12-29 Thread GM0ELP
, sensitivity, tx audio, power output etc, etc. I have spent the afternoon re-checking component values but haven't found any mistakes yet. I must have made a mistake somewhere if this has never been seen before. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3DSPUPGD or K3DSPLPF

2010-04-17 Thread GM0ELP
I ordered a K3DSPUPGD on 1/1/10 and still haven't received anything. Do not believe the quoted 4-5 week lead time estimate on the website. A very unsatisfactory situation! Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-K3DSPUPGD-or-K3DSPLPF-tp4910612p4917058.html Sent

[Elecraft] K3 600Hz shift when A/B pressed (cw/ssb)

2010-04-17 Thread GM0ELP
If I have different modes (cw/ssb) in A and B VFOs, when I press A/B the frequency being passed to VFO A goes up 600Hz (cw) or down 600Hz (ssb) each time A/B is pressed. Anyone else see this? What am I doing wrong? TNX Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3

[Elecraft] [K3] ARRL DX CW and NR problem

2010-02-21 Thread GM0ELP
use of ATT and RF Gain :-). Managed to survive with AGC-F (90 dB/S), THR 8, Slope 5 without problems (have had problems in the past but learning slowly). The biggest remaining problem with the K3 for me is not being able to adjust some controls whilst transmitting, very frustrating. Doug GM0ELP

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 RX Equaliser SW App?

2010-01-04 Thread GM0ELP
to augment the IF performance. If there was a software tool available to approximately track AF to IF response would you try it? I would, and I think it is possible. Can you give me a reason why it isn't possible? Doug GM0ELP - Original Message - From: pd0psb [via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 RX Equaliser SW App?

2010-01-04 Thread GM0ELP
Hi Paul, Yes, I would also like to see firmware RX EQ by mode, but I've been told it's a long way down the Elecraft to-do list due to complexity. However a software approach opens new possibilities limited only by the CAT port speed. By AF I mean the 50,100,200,400,800,1600,2400,3200Hz bands

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 RX Equaliser SW App?

2010-01-04 Thread GM0ELP
software are normally running on my PC. Doug - Original Message - From: Paul - WW2PT [via Elecraft] To: GM0ELP Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 10:26 PM Subject: Re: K3 RX Equaliser SW App? I use K3-EZ to do this sort of thing: http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/SW.htm

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Upcoming K3 features

2009-09-23 Thread GM0ELP
been battered to death, but EQ is such a brilliant feature I think it warrants that last bit of effort to make it useable. If it's not technically possible, I'm still smiling :-). Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Upcoming-K3-features-tp3690118p3701727.html Sent

[Elecraft] K3 P3 and 5 Pole freq offset correction

2009-08-16 Thread GM0ELP
How does the P3 display behave when switching between 5 pole and 8 pole filters? Does the P3 automatically shift the display to counter 5 pole filter offsets? Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-5-Pole-freq-offset-correction-tp3454537p3454537.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KUSB+Logger32

2009-05-25 Thread GM0ELP
http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-and-Logger32-td1660775.html#a1660775 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB%2BLogger32-tp2966594p2971091.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Suggested techniques for teaching CW?

2009-05-08 Thread GM0ELP
especially for CW practice isn't necessary, simple mind practice during everyday life when you are stuck in the 'slow lane' is enough to get you started. When you feel you've hit a wall in terms of recall speed, THEN it's time to look at other methods. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT

2009-02-14 Thread GM0ELP
Hi Colin, I'm using ver 2.80 and split is working fine here, although I still haven't managed K5D yet. Did you AB before selecting split? Doug GM0ELP Colin Potter wrote: Hi all, need help! Using ver 2.78 ser 2014. Find SPLIT is not working CW or SSB! Was working previously with other

Re: [Elecraft] SHIFT pitch

2009-01-31 Thread GM0ELP
I note that I can use NORM during TX but not NORM I/II, is this in the fix list? Doug GM0ELP Bill Johnson-9 wrote: This is what I do on SSB. Works great here. 73, Bill K9YEQ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/SHIFT-pitch-tp2226432p2249658.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] SHIFT pitch

2009-01-28 Thread GM0ELP
a hassle and detracts from the operating enjoyment of the K3 and is why I mentioned it. Doug GM0ELP Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Doug, I always use the HiCut/LoCut for SSB and just forget about the NORM settings. The center frequency will be automatically set and it is quick to turn the HI knob

Re: [Elecraft] SHIFT pitch

2009-01-27 Thread GM0ELP
function of NORM just normalised the current filter width around the current shift value. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/SHIFT-pitch-tp2226432p2227687.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter

2009-01-10 Thread GM0ELP
the next station is. This prevents me tuning over him when I've finished the current contact and he isn't transmitting any more. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Poor-man%27s-pan-adapter-tp2136580p2138204.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} fatiguing auido, high noise environment

2008-12-13 Thread GM0ELP
of selectivity in noisy situations. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K3%7D-fatiguing-auido%2C-high-noise-environment-tp1650872p1651490.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and CQWW

2008-12-01 Thread GM0ELP
spend $6000 (ROB) on it and then had to install an inrad roof and do key click mods to get it to work properly. Thanks to all who worked me! Doug GM0ELP (MM3T) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-CQWW-tp1597892p1600599.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

[Elecraft] K3 Automatic/Manual Roofing Filter selection option in Firmware?

2008-11-23 Thread GM0ELP
I was experiencing noise on 20m CW which the DSP NB (setting 3-7) could eliminate, but the hardware noise blanker couldn't tackle. The DSP NB could eliminate the noise with my 1 KHz roofing filter selected, but as soon as I reduced the DSP filter width to the point where the 400Hz roofing filter

Re: [Elecraft] PF-RX EQ setting on K3

2008-11-09 Thread GM0ELP
Geoff Cottrell G3XGC wrote: and then be reset to a flat response using say PF2? Hi, You can use the rit CLR button to reset to a flat response. I'd like to see an equaliser memory setting for each mode. I'm getting tired of wondering why the NR isn't working as well as usual on SSB,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter NORM

2008-11-06 Thread GM0ELP
Hi Rich, I don't use the XFIL button to normalise the DSP to the Roofing filter because it works on a cyclic basis, where up to 5 presses would be required (dependant on roofing filters installed) to achieve normalisation. Also, One of the presets (I or II) is active at all times and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter NORM

2008-11-05 Thread GM0ELP
The memories are a great feature, but I still think it could be augmented. 1) The last thing I expect to happen when normalising (1/2 sec press basic function of the Norm button) is for the radio to switch filters, there is an XFIL button for that if I need it. I think this has a negative

[Elecraft] K3 Filter NORM

2008-11-04 Thread GM0ELP
Hi, Is there any way that I can make Norm normalise the DSP settings for the roofing filter in use (1.8/2.1), rather than it selecting the default 2.7/2.8KHz roofing filter and normalising the DSP around that? I think I would use Hi and Lo cut more for SSB contesting if there was a fast way of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker cabinet resonances

2008-10-08 Thread GM0ELP
Hi Deni, I found that placing some tape round the chassis metal work that comes in contact with the top panel completely cured the problem. Certain notes were causing the top panel to vibrate against the top of chassis (no matter how tight the screws were) and having the tape between them

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software

2008-08-30 Thread GM0ELP
to be coming to a head before formal release (currently V2.34). I wouldn't bother with the current latest formal release (V2.02) as it seems to be completely out of date. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Software-tp793715p793777.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] UK Elecraft net report for Sunday 24th August

2008-08-24 Thread GM0ELP
High noise level (57) stopped play for me. Could just hear Dave at the start, then started to drop off rapidly within the space of half an hour. Over the last couple of weeks earlier has been better for me. Using 80m doublet @30ft and Acom 1000. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: Data A mode TX EQ function

2008-08-11 Thread GM0ELP
You could use the following macro till this gets sorted in the firmware: AI0;K31;MN009;SWT53;MN255;K30; A similar macro could replace your TX SSB equaliser settings at the touch of a button. There are more details on a previous posting for RX Equaliser on this forum. Doug -- View this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - configure RX/TX equalizer using macros

2008-08-10 Thread GM0ELP
response for pitch settings in the 700-800Hz range and have the effect of 'brightening' any cw sig in that window. You can then switch back to FLAT to quickly compare the difference. I mainly use CW and am interested in what RX EQ settings everyone else is using. 73 Doug GM0ELP -- View