Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ham Radio Deluxe

2012-09-29 Thread Gerald Manthey
That's great- the Best radio and Best software suite working together. Makes it better for all of us. Thanks Eric and Rick. On Sep 29, 2012 6:53 PM, Rick Ruhl ric...@w4pcsoftware.com wrote: QSX will be in V 6.0. Eric sent me the K3 and Im fixing a lot of long term issues.. QSX works great..

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement

2012-09-29 Thread Gerald Manthey
Phillip What happened to the KPA500? On Sep 22, 2012 5:39 PM, Phillip Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (9/23/12) at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz +/- QRM. I will be the net control from western Oregon. Since my new KPA500 has failed, and the SB200 has

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB users, please help.

2012-09-25 Thread Gerald Manthey
Brian Have you verified in the device manager that the comport settings are right? Then under advanced settings assign it a comport #. If that is done, and latest drivers, and in my case making sure the db9 was seated all the way. It should work. On Sep 24, 2012 8:02 PM, Brian Hunt

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY ?

2012-09-24 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hi Joe. I too just tried RTTY. So will watch this thread. First I have to figure out how to even read RTTY. All looked jumbled. Hihi. On Sep 24, 2012 12:01 PM, Joe K2UF j...@k2uf.com wrote: Just started playing with RTTY. How can I operate split using AFSK A mode? Any help? Joe K2UF

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM

2012-09-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
I had the damnest time getting my K2 and usb converter to work. Check all params baud rates, com port #'s and nothing. Blue screen of death is usually caused by a wrong chip set. Update drivers make sure you are using FTDI chip set. This is my advise, but more info needed such as rig, brand

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software

2012-09-18 Thread Gerald Manthey
Michael Are you running the latest version of HRD? It is stable and getting better. On Sep 18, 2012 11:43 AM, Michael Marx sndtu...@vacuumtubes.com wrote: I was wondering if anyone is aware of any software for adjusting Config and regular menu items on the K3? Or is anyone developing any?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software

2012-09-18 Thread Gerald Manthey
] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:47 PM To: Michael Marx Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software Michael Are you running the latest version of HRD? It is stable and getting better. On Sep 18, 2012 11:43 AM, Michael Marx sndtu

Re: [Elecraft] Location, location

2012-09-06 Thread Gerald Manthey
Mike How do you like the Acom1000? I have been looking at them, but all the hams here say don't do it, get an Alpha. I like the Acom and how easy it is to tune. What's your take? On Sep 6, 2012 5:35 PM, Mike n...@nf4l.com wrote: Hi Mike, My K3 and the ACOM 1000 are separated by the P3. The K3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (9/2/12)

2012-09-04 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hello Phillip Sorry i missed the net. Dr. Appointment. I had a question. Do we have any members in Alaska? Thanks KC6CNN On Sep 4, 2012 7:26 PM, Phillip Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: Sorry for the delay in getting the report out. It's ben busy here! We had a fine net today with good

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-MH3 Mic gain settings ALC level ?

2012-08-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
Isn't 40 the Max? I bet it could be given more gain with just a firmware upgrade. I am somewhat slightly hearing impaired. So I talk quietly. I have a hard time getting the fifth bar to flicker too. But I also get good audio reports. Go figure. 73's Gerald On Aug 22, 2012 9:09 AM, Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Price increase in mid Sept.

2012-08-16 Thread Gerald Manthey
I know things have gone up. But I will pay the price for two reasons. 1) great product and support. 2) made in the USA. And did I mention great product and support? Thank you Elecraft! Gerald- KC6CNN On Aug 16, 2012 5:44 PM, Robert Vargas (KP4Y) k...@yahoo.com wrote: I bought a new TS-590 less

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK31 RTTY with K3 and SignaLink USB

2012-07-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
I run the Signalink USB to my K3. In data mode the knobs on the Signalink are around 10 o'clock. I then set the power to 25 watts on the K3. Works great. Other modes such as CW the Signalink stays the same and I just adjust the power on the K3. Compression is always off. The main issue I had was

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK31 RTTY with K3 and SignaLink USB

2012-07-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
Oh PS : Make sure you have it set for PSK under data mode, it changes for RTTY too. On Jul 5, 2012 11:08 AM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote: I run the Signalink USB to my K3. In data mode the knobs on the Signalink are around 10 o'clock. I then set the power to 25 watts on the K3

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Fan Noise and cooling performance

2012-06-19 Thread Gerald Manthey
Solution - the Dyson blade less fan. Hihi On Jun 19, 2012 1:41 PM, Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote: ...I have tried to get after-market fans that were advertised as quiet, but no luck... === Agreed.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 amp tuner

2012-06-02 Thread Gerald Manthey
Don That is for the little 100 watt amp coming for the KX3? Or were you talking about the kpa500? On Jun 1, 2012 7:40 PM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote: Don That is for the little 100 watt amp coming for the KX3? Or were you talking about the kpa500? On Jun 1, 2012 7:36 PM, Don

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 amp tuner

2012-06-01 Thread Gerald Manthey
Don That is for the little 100 watt amp coming for the KX3? Or were you talking about the kpa500? On Jun 1, 2012 7:36 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: The amp most certainly will respond to the RF produced by the K2, but I am not certain if the TUNE button will do the same as is done

Re: [Elecraft] I will be on vacation

2012-05-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
Gary, maybe Don will get us some smoked salmon. Had some up there and it was great. Don enjoy the family and fishing. Oh pan for some gold too. On May 22, 2012 9:54 PM, Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com wrote: *Don, Enjoy the vacation and I like my Salmon lightly cooked, juicy and tender.

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Dayton- new hf rigs?

2012-05-21 Thread Gerald Manthey
OK, talked me into it also. How do you point the software to the beta sight? On May 21, 2012 10:00 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 5/21/2012 7:48 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: looking forward to the next high performance offering from Elecraft. You

Re: [Elecraft] question for psk users

2012-05-02 Thread Gerald Manthey
I find that once I set the my ALC right, 25 watts gave me plenty of power. I worked Ukraine, Spain, France last night.. saw a station in Israel but he faded to fast. It was awesome! Thanks for all the help getting my setup right. Hope to chat with you all on PSK. Thanks Gerald - KC6CNN On May 2,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 control with HRD

2012-04-23 Thread Gerald Manthey
Are you using a interface? Such as a Signalink etc. On Apr 23, 2012 2:31 PM, Steve w8...@comcast.net wrote: Greetings, I'd like to use Ham Radio Deluxe 5.11 to control and do logging with my Elecraft K3. I have the KUSB cable from Elecraft. Is this the only cable I need to have my

Re: [Elecraft] what am I doing wrong?

2012-04-23 Thread Gerald Manthey
Using K3. I'm using data a for mode. Is that maybe the problem? On Apr 23, 2012 7:30 PM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net wrote: Are you using PSK31 normal frequencies? You can find these at http://www.podxs070.com/common-psk31-operating-frequencies. There is a good explanation about why these

Re: [Elecraft] what am I doing wrong?

2012-04-23 Thread Gerald Manthey
No problem and I decode them fine. On Apr 23, 2012 8:07 PM, Jim Dunstan jduns...@tbaytel.net wrote: At 05:30 PM 4/23/2012 -0700, you wrote: Hi First thing is to listen in to PSK conversations. I assume you have no problem hearing PSK signals. Jim, VE3CI

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Purchase - Info

2012-03-26 Thread Gerald Manthey
How about kio3 for digital. On Mar 26, 2012 11:44 AM, Dave (K7DRT) dtull...@earthlink.net wrote: This is my first post. I sold my IC-756PRO and now plan to buy a K3. I use mostly SSB (20 40 meter nets), and some digital cw Here is the initial configuration I have selected: (Kit) K3/100,

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 or KX3 with all the options

2012-03-13 Thread Gerald Manthey
Great advice Matt. I had my first cw contact today. I was nervous but had a program to translate. I was proud when I was done, but had a patient op. What I learned was I need to learn the proper abbreviations to use. I find I want to try more now. On Mar 13, 2012 6:36 PM, Matt Maguire

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 PWR ADJ Apology

2012-02-12 Thread Gerald Manthey
I agree! This is the most helpful reflector around. Don't let one or two people discourage you from here. Lots of good people and knowledge on here. On Feb 12, 2012 5:35 PM, David Poplewski dpop...@comcast.net wrote: I want to take this opportunity to apologize to anyone on the reflector that

Re: [Elecraft] 30% off on the K3 book

2012-01-28 Thread Gerald Manthey
I would really like to see a web site with all kinds of macros. This would help all us newbies. On Jan 28, 2012 1:26 PM, Rich - K1HTV k1...@comcast.net wrote: Fred, Congrats on the very informative K3 book. It's a great reference document for all who own a K3. Liked it so much that I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Charging with PV panel?

2012-01-03 Thread Gerald Manthey
The solar panned have to go to the charge controller that regulates it to 12 v in my case my solar setup has 12v at 14 amps that os used to charge my battery bank. I would just hook up to the battery bank and let it charge from there. Or for field use get a small portable one that rolls up that

Re: [Elecraft] split pileup and listening was Pileups and KPA500/ST0R

2011-07-31 Thread Gerald Manthey
When I chased DX there was no split, we conserved bandwidth. Is there somewhere to see the split freq? Is it what the op wants? Is it limited to cw or ssb? Can someone explain it to me, I'm sure their are others wondering too. Thanks On Jul 31, 2011 9:16 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Magnifier lamp

2011-07-19 Thread Gerald Manthey
Could one of you cw veterans list all the appropriate prosigns. I am getting into working cw and it would help. On Jul 19, 2011 8:55 AM, Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com wrote: While a good bright light (however that is come by) is important, I don't find the magnifiers on these swing arm lamps

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