[Elecraft] DX SPOTS IPAD

I wonder if anyone has tested any way of seeing filtered dx spots on an ipad? K5WK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] CW DECODING

I just cant let this pass without a comment. I still remember the weeks I spent as a teenager in the Boys Scouts learning the code. Then with pencil trying to copy code on the novice 40 meter band. Then the first time I realized I had copied a call sign. The first words I copied were name

[Elecraft] K3: RS232 port and Rig control

How to connecct all I need to connect ot the RS232 port is perplexing to me.   I need it for: Stepir antenna tracking - on a y cable Rig Expert digital modes interface for MIXW - on a y cable K3 Utility interface (disconnect everything else) Rig Control Program/Logging program.  This leaves me

[Elecraft] K3: RF Gain calibrarion

Level 3.63 FW rev 5 XG2 7040 signal. I get center of 7040.33 to match the spot pitch of 500 cycles. Is this normal?   Ken K5WK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3: AGC Adjustment

Question 1: AGC SLP: The manual reads wrong to me in the discussion pp 53.  Wouldn't a slope of zero keep signals from going up in volume more so than a slope of 10?  I think of a higher slope meaning faster audio increase as signals get stronger.   Question 2:  Under what conditions do you

[Elecraft] K3: CW weak signal

When on low bands, weak signal, rf gain cranked up, narrow CW bandwidth, I get a bit of continuous howling effect from the white noise/QRN that is about the same audio freq as the signal I am copying.   I have .2 khz, 5 pole -.94 crystal.   I have always just ignored it, turning rf gain down

[Elecraft] K3: Sietone volume issue

This is an example of a nit that someone wants to make into a major issue.   The engineers could be working on fundamental things that would benefit the radio overall (variable roofing filter is an example) that are substantial resource burners. Instead some one points out how backward the k3

[Elecraft] Attitude

This has gotten to the point the real information is so hard to find that this reflector is no longer useful to me.  Thanks to all who have helped me with technical issues.  I am unsubscribing. Ken K5WK --- On Sat, 5/9/09, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 K2 receive antennas

Has anyone had experience with both the k9ay loops and DXE 4 square receive systems? Ken K5WK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3: VP6 QSL - no answers

I have been trying to get paper QSL for k5WK/7 QSOs for some time.  I sent them $20. My emails to eric have gone unanswered.  Does anyone have any magic? Ken K5WK/7 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3, Mixw, Rigexpert, and Vista problem

I'm trying to get things going on VISTA. I downloaded the VISTA version of the RE and MIXW driver. I used VISTA Device Manager to set USB Serial port to be 13, 4800 baud. I used MIXW to set Kenwood, K2 model, com 13, 4800 baud. When I bring up MIXW I get message indicating com13 is already in use.

Re: [Elecraft] K3, Mixw, Rigexpert, and Vista prob

The problem was a mixture of two versions of mixw. Now the only thing I still have to get working is the PTT so ESC key will toggle between TX and RX,  I have it set up in the cat interface, but so far its not working.  Now I think I may have to change something in the K3 PTT config items. Ken

[Elecraft] Re: K3, Orion, Orion II comparison

signal rigs.   Ken K5WK Messages in this topic (4) ___ 1d. Re: K3 and Orion and Orion II comparison Posted by: bill_w4zv w...@yahoo.com bill_w4zv Date: Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:52 pm ((PST)) --- In elecraft...@yahoogroups.com, Kenneth Waites barbiek...@... wrote: On CW the tightest CW

[Elecraft] K3: MIXW interface problem

I have MIXW working with K3 and Rig Expert, but MIXW does not pick up the frequency from the transceiver.   I have tried AUTOINF set as nor and as 1 .   Ideas?   Ken ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] k3 : Split Operation

Frequently when I split on CW, I find I have to go thru the steps of changing the mode on VFO B.   Why not have a feature that switches it to CW if I hit the key within 5 seconds? Ken K5WK___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] K3: I/II, new K3 user

There must be something I am missing here.  It seems the total function of I/II is to go to some filter setting.  With the NORM and XFIL buttons, I find this to be of no use.    If, however, it were used to store TX audio profile also, then I could set up for rag chew on one setting, and

[Elecraft] K3: High Power Gain Calibration Procedure

I have put in the KPA3, and have set KPA3 PA NOR. Set WMTR HP 050 then I exit configuration. I am connected to a Palstar KL2k wattmeter. TUNE gives me no output.  I was expecting 50 watts on my wattmeter. Ken K5WK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] K3: Elecraft hand mike.

I got the matching handmike, and no output. I have set  mic sel FPL, and set mike gain 50.  Is there something else required? Ken K5WK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

[Elecraft] K3 crystal offsets, K3 #1546

I received 5 xtals with my k3 which I am assembling. Two had offsets marked on the side, these were the elecraft 2.7 and .2. Three from Inrad (1.8, 1, and  .4) did not have a sticker with offset on them. Maybe these did not go thru the test at elecraft?  Do xtals always come with that white

[Elecraft] K3 KAT3

Thanks for replies on 8 pole xtals offset = 0.   Now, it seems I have a packing mistake. I have the KAT3, but only one SO239 was shipped.  I installed it at ANT1. In the KAT3 packet, I find the KAT3 circuit board, the install instructions, and a packet of hardware labled hardware for KPA3.  It

[Elecraft] K3, K2, K1 et. al. terminological inexactitudes

It seems to me the terms LINE and BUS always need more descriptors with them. LINE OUT - is that audio, video, digital, analog? BUS - 5 volts DC?, 250 volts DC, digital data? ETC. Ken K5WK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] k3 assembly

Read Twice, assemble once.   My K3 is getting closer to ship time.  I plan  on stretching out the assembly time over two days.  I believe anomolies experienced by some are from small assembly errors like washers and the like, or touching an RF sensitive component during assembly.  

[Elecraft] K3: Key down, Operator trouble, etc.

I am afraid this will lead us to need a reminder function  to alert the operator to possibly lock bands.  This will only sound when the date coincides with a contest.  Then we will need another facility to select only the contests we need to be reminded of so we can possibly lock the band

[Elecraft] (no subject)

I was waiting and waiting for the K3 and ended up buying a Yaesu FT-2000D.    Wee !    Tempted by the painted lady! Ken  ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] (no subject)

    I do not want to see radios going the same way as computer software. Already we see on this reflector people asking if it is possible to do things the K3     can already do. Most people can't remember everything they read in the     manual (even if they

[Elecraft] K3: AFX, NR, 5 khz tuning, 9 Khz Tuning, AGC SLP, et. al

All of these discussions seem to point out that there is need for operator control and knowlege to properly operate the radio.   For some users, the sun may rise and set on AM, but others are using the radio for moon bounce, 160 m CW contesting, transverter,  etc.   And when a feature is

[Elecraft] K3 Fuses

Never thought of it before, but maybe being barely dead is  better than being REALLY dead.           You are right David.  110 VAC is much safer than 240V, it can just barely kill you. Ken K5WK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Dayton Discovery

Used laptops can be very cheap. I would go for a cheap laptop and MIXW. Ken http://www.cashcowhunter.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY filter for K3

Order a 400 cycle filter and be done with it. You won't miss a contact. Ken http://www.cashcowhunter.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

[Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU rev 1.94

Brian, exactly ! If it is such a chore to zero beat a CW station, how did we ever do it when we did not have all these aids. I do in fact ponder a bit in zeroing an SSB station sometimes on a net freq when it seems to me he may be 10 cycles or so off. But CW is just no sweat. I am

[Elecraft] K3: Comparison to Big Guns

The K3 has a different receiver design. Its first IF is 8,215 Mhz while the IC-7700, IC7800 has an IF that is near 75 Mhz. The result is that roofing filters can be built for 8,215 Mhz that have smaller and pass, since trying to build a 200-500 cycle filter for the higher freq is impossible

[Elecraft] K3: Comparison to the Big Guns

Another way to look at the comparison, would you prefer a Corvette Z3, or a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud? ___ 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

[Elecraft] (no subject)

I can not say that the specs prove the 7700 is better or worse overall as a SSB rig. I think it is clear that for CW contesting, the K3 has better specs. The 7700 seems aimed at the comfortable arm chair, brandy in hand, cuban cigar, imprepressive setup with a 30 display, let me tweak my

[Elecraft] k3 Big Gun

A big gun is someone whose setup you envy. ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K3; SWL Filters

I wonder if all changes for SWL shouldn't be reserved only for the second receiver. I want to be sure that a world class transceiver designed for HAM operation does not get screwed up by creeping specs from changes being made to change it into something else. Look up the history of the