Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-12 Thread Mike K2MK
operation and with an RRC device for remote operation. I use one switch for my headphones and another for my microphone. I would have a third switch for my paddle, however, I had previously made a toggle switch box for that purpose. 73, Mike K2MK Doug Hensley wrote > I have two radios and

Re: [Elecraft] Selectivity

2018-02-06 Thread Mike K2MK
level drop. 73, Mike K2MK Roger D Johnson wrote > I noticed that during the contest, that if I selected 50 or 100 Hz > selectivity, > the audio would drop way down. It didn't used to be this way. I tried > reloading > an earlier version of the software but couldn't figur

Re: [Elecraft] K3 users with SteppIR interface

2017-05-26 Thread Mike K2MK
of illustrating how to use it. If you are not a member it would probably be a good idea to join. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SteppIR/info You can also e-mail me directly and I can send you the PDFs. k2mk dot mike at gmail dot com 73, Mike K2MK The Wizard wrote > Ok, guys, I will be getting a ne

Re: [Elecraft] Feature request

2017-05-23 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Dave, Yes this is the place and that's a great idea. It's called ballistic tuning. I think it ultimately became the feature that makes the RIT dial a rapid tuning dial. Check out the 2009 e-mail from Wayne that I pasted below. Maybe Wayne will update his earlier comment. 73, Mike K2MK

Re: [Elecraft] Need advice on Small Tower

2016-07-13 Thread Mike K2MK
ge and dis-engage the mast into the MRB40 unit. With two people it's a very simple job. All of my experiences were good and given the opportunity I would not hesitate to purchase another one. I have a personal website with lots of photos. Contact me directly if you want the link. k2mk at comcast dot net

Re: [Elecraft] Please recommend an HD monitor to use with P3SVGA

2016-07-04 Thread Mike K2MK
umber is VA2265smh. The ASUS is model number VS228H-P. With two large monitors on a desk it's also worth considering adjustable monitor support arms. They let you situate the monitors for best viewing heights and angles without taking up valuable desk surface for your equipment. 73, Mike K2MK Doug Hensley

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - soft key labels disappeared

2016-06-17 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Fred, The bottom right button has two functions. If you press the button you get the menu. If you hold the button the screen expands to a full view less the function key labels. You must have accidentally held the button too long. Hold it again and the F-key labels should reappear. 73, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] FS PR6 6 meter pre-amp for K3 (not K3S)

2016-04-18 Thread Mike K2MK
The PR6 has been sold. 73, Mike K2MK Mike K2MK wrote > I have my own personal PR6 for sale. It includes the two male to male BNC > adapters, the 12 volt power cable that plugs into the K3, the 15 pin > accessory plug that plugs into the K3 accessory socket, and the > instruction

[Elecraft] FS PR6 6 meter pre-amp for K3 (not K3S)

2016-04-18 Thread Mike K2MK
to a no-antennas-allowed neighborhood. Price is $55 and I will ship for free within the contiguous 48 states. A little extra for KL7 and KH6. Unfortunately I am not prepared to ship to foreign locations. Write to me directly at: k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message

[Elecraft] FS receive antenna splitter for K3 with Sub RX

2016-04-08 Thread Mike K2MK
. Please contact me off list at: k2mk at comcast dot net I'm not checking the reflector daily so please don't post questions or offers here. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-receive-antenna-splitter-for-K3-with-Sub-RX-tp7616088.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment on top of K3?

2016-04-02 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Mike, I had the P3 on top for several years. I also had the front bale raised on the K3. I used a piece of non-adhesive shelf liner to keep the P3 from sliding around. I cut out the shelf liner around the K3 speaker openings. Absolutely no problem with sliding or K3 ventilation. 73, Mike K2MK

Re: [Elecraft] Is the [DEV] email list down?

2016-03-19 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Norm, Still down here as well as of Thursday morning. 73, Mike K2MK tomb18 wrote > Hi, > Normally I see my posts but today it’s been several hours and it seems > perhaps the [DEV] mailing list is down? > Thanks -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n

Re: [Elecraft] Receive drops about 6 s-units

2016-02-17 Thread Mike K2MK
. If it occurs then it is the SteppIR EHU and not your amplifier relay. 73, Mike K2MK rlindzen wrote > I'm having a problem with my K3 (with 2 receivers and a P3). While > listening for a few minutes, signals drop about 6 s-units. Original > strength returns when I push the PTT, but the dro

Re: [Elecraft] K3s & Rx antenna

2016-02-09 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Gary, I don't know if it's right or wrong to do it the way you described. I chose to purchase a 2 port splitter from DX Engineering. Their part number is DXE-RSC-2. I suppose there are cheaper alternatives. http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rsc-2 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote >

[Elecraft] FS KPA500

2016-02-07 Thread Mike K2MK
. If local, please arrange a visit for a full demo on all bands. PayPal or bank check only. Continental US only. Licensed hams on QRZ.com only. Please don't reply on the reflector. Contact me direct via e-mail. k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] FS KPA500 **SOLD**

2016-02-07 Thread Mike K2MK
The KPA500 has been sold. 73, Mike K2MK Mike K2MK wrote > I am selling my less than 2 year old KPA500 with the auxiliary cable kit > and a W6ON gray wool dust cover. Serial number 2015. > > Bought new on 4/29/14 as a kit and assembled by me. It works beautifully > and is in pe

Re: [Elecraft] P3 span per band?

2016-01-12 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Jim, Mine does. Are you seeing your K3 frequency on the P3 display? 73, Mike K2MK Jim AB3CV wrote > It would be nice if the P3 would remember the Span setting on a per band > basis. > > Have I missed a setting? > > jim ab3cv -- View this message in context: http://

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - N1MM & keyboard

2015-12-29 Thread Mike K2MK
in test mode. There are also tutorial video links available on their website. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote > When I contest I use N1MM, use the memories on the K3 and send with > the key when needed & I'm busy as a one arm paper hanger doing it > this way. I'd like to just use

Re: [Elecraft] VOX / PTT combination on k3

2015-12-19 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Robert, If you are using VOX there should be no difference in the delay between using your paddle and using your PC. It sounds like N1MM is still sending a PTT command over the serial link. You can prove this by changing CONFIG:PTT-KEY to OFF-OFF on your K3. 73, Mike K2MK s57aw wrote >

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

2015-12-02 Thread Mike K2MK
. But your K3 or your N1MM configuration may have a different reaction that is causing a frequency change. 73, Mike K2MK Ignacy wrote > Generally K3 worked very well. But I would like to report some problems. > This is with N1MM+ > > I interrupt a transmission with ESC. Periodically, I

Re: [Elecraft] M1 - M4 per band quick memories

2015-11-25 Thread Mike K2MK
. And the help feature really goes into detail about how to use the K3 memory features. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/FreqMemEdit/K3_Freq_Mem_Editor.htm 73, Mike K2MK charles-2 wrote > Just got my K3S yesterday and spent most of the night setting up the > menu and config selections. On P

Re: [Elecraft] EXT ALC with KPA-500

2015-11-24 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi David, Not needed. Leave it OFF. 73, Mike K2MK David Winarsky wrote > Hi, > > Long time reader, first time poster here. I really enjoy this list and > have found countless solutions here. I'm new to the full k-line I've read > through both manuals and previous posts, but ha

Re: [Elecraft] Can I pre set Data A mode in a memory

2015-11-22 Thread Mike K2MK
for CW, the M2 button set for AFSK, the M3 button for SSB, and the M4 button for Data A. Here's the link: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/FreqMemEdit/K3_Freq_Mem_Editor.htm 73, Mike K2MK Howard Sherer wrote > I know that I can store data as a mode in a memory but when I recall it, > som

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question: setting current frequency at center of display

2015-11-18 Thread Mike K2MK
y P3 in Ref Lvl mode. If I press Center twice it takes me out of Ref Lvl mode. By pressing F4 twice as I described above the P3 stays in Ref Lvl mode. 73, Mike K2MK Augie Gus Hansen wrote > Press CENTER a second time without any intervening action. > > On 11/18/2015 7:29 AM, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Can I?

2015-11-18 Thread Mike K2MK
-B knob on the K3. If you also want to use the A and B markers they will follow the select knob on the P3. 73, Mike K2MK Mike Reublin NF4L wrote > Span is set at 10. When chasing DX split, is it possible to position the > VFO A cursor at the left edge of the display and have the right

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500 occasional high power input

2015-11-03 Thread Mike K2MK
and set the CONFIG:TXGN number for that band to a lower number. Remember to turn CONFIG:TX ALC back on after changing the number. Retest. 73, Mike K2MK gi4doh wrote > With my K3/KPA500/KAT500 combo I occasionally get a soft or hard alarm on > the KPA500 due to the K3 briefly giving a high

Re: [Elecraft] Has anyone Interfaced a K3S and OM2500A

2015-10-31 Thread Mike K2MK
of the four M buttons for band segments. For example I have M1 set up for the CW portion of the band, M2 for RTTY, M3 for SSB. Again just press M-V then the M button. And finally, when using a contest or logging program it's very easy to just type in a frequency on your PC and press enter. 73, Mike K2MK

Re: [Elecraft] Which of these would make the best power supply for the K3(S)?

2015-10-29 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Peter, I bought the Astron RS-35M for my $4000 K3 in 2008. I've never turned it off and I've never even given it a second thought. No fan, no RF noise, just reliable DC. 73, Mike K2MK Peter Pauly wrote > I'm looking at the Meanwell power supplies because they are cheap and s

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

2015-10-27 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Paul, I'm pretty sure that the "tiring" issue with the K3 was put to bed with the DSP upgrade with low pass filtering (K3DSPUPGD) in 2010. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote > I was wondering if and when a full-on review of the K3S would be > forthcoming. I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Settings Main and Sub Receiver Track For Data Mode Only

2015-10-23 Thread Mike K2MK
accidentally put the K3 into Diversity mode. In diversity the Sub RX filters are always the same as the Main RX filters. A quick test is to press BSET and then press XFIL. If the word "=MAIN" appears in the lower display then you are in diversity. 73, Mike K2MK Elliott Lawrence-5 wro

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Settings Main and Sub Receiver Track For Data Mode Only

2015-10-23 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Elliott, Here's a long-shot. Take a look at your filter selection for your SUB RX using the K3 Utility program. Maybe you only have one filter enabled for DATA mode. 73, Mike K2MK Elliott Lawrence-5 wrote > Changing to MCU 5.38 did not solve the problem. Need to contact K3 > support

Re: [Elecraft] K3S speaker vibration/whine

2015-10-22 Thread Mike K2MK
roofing filter is the next wider one. I say generally because it is possible to set wider cutoff points for the roofing filters. 73, Mike K2MK ae4pb wrote > I normally wear a headset but when working I like to listen to code to > help > build my proficiency and am hearing a lot of distor

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Config: Sub-Receiver Signal Path without BNC Antenna

2015-10-18 Thread Mike K2MK
as your Main RX. If the work AUX comes up then just long hold the RX ANT button and you'll see the work MAIN come up. 73, Mike K2MK Byron Peebles wrote > It's unclear to me what the setting for KRX3 should be. > > 1. I do have the KRX3A installed. > 2. I do NOT have an antenna on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

2015-10-17 Thread Mike K2MK
and below. It's loudest when changing from 150 to 100. Having said that, it's faint to the point that I can't be sure if it was there before the SYN changeover or not. It certainly doesn't bother me even with high audio levels. 73, Mike K2MK Jim Bolit wrote > I just got my K3 back from Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and K3/0 Mini

2015-10-15 Thread Mike K2MK
website. From there you can jump on a user forum and also download their manual. http://www.remoterig.com/wp/ 73, Mike K2MK Bill Gaines wrote > I inherited a K3 and the K3/0 mini. Did the K3/0 mini come with a manual > and instructions on how to interface the two together over the internet? I

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Vs. 2nd RX

2015-10-14 Thread Mike K2MK
of the last QSO. A clear frequency can be a better choice. 73, Mike K2MK dyarnes-2 wrote > Hi All, > > I just worked V73D, but not sure how I would have done it without using > the > 2nd RX. I love my P3, but for DX stuff the 2nd RX always seems to be the > difference.

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Forum?

2015-10-12 Thread Mike K2MK
if I'm the only guy not receiving postings through e-mail. 73, Mike K2MK Scott Manthe-2 wrote > It might be something with your client, Mike. I guess is could also be a > Windows security "feature." Email addresses are not truncated here with > Thunderbird and OSX. The rest

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Forum?

2015-10-12 Thread Mike K2MK
, Mike K2MK Hi Jim, Drop brandon@ an email with your K3/0, Remoterig and remotehams.com questions. He is responsible for supporting these products, and he also happens to be the author of remonthams.com 73, Eric elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3S + SteppIR DB11 Connections

2015-10-12 Thread Mike K2MK
notes on their Y cable. From there you can get your thoughts together and ask further questions as required. I posted the document on the SteppIR Yahoo group in the files section. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SteppIR/files 73, Mike K2MK David Ahrendts wrote > Quick help on connect

Re: [Elecraft] Frequency Not Synced for Diversity Receive

2015-10-11 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Earl, Be sure to set. CONFIG:KRX3.ANT=BNC 73, Mike K2MK efortner wrote > Hi Lee, > > I finished putting my k3s together last week and with help from Howard at > the Elecraft discovered most of my problems were coming from a bad tcxo. I > also have the sub receiver

Re: [Elecraft] Question on P3 operation

2015-10-04 Thread Mike K2MK
a magenta and a red arrow (if your transmit frequency is offset) or just a magenta arrow. All of this applies whether you have a SUB RX or not. 73, Mike K2MK a...@juno.com wrote > From the P3 manual" > "VFO A has a green cursor and VFO B has a magenta cursor unless split mod

Re: [Elecraft] [P3} View a range of frequencies?

2015-10-04 Thread Mike K2MK
of the screen. No if you are using Fixed-Tune mode. You cannot get VFO-A off of the screen. 73, Mike K2MK Gary K9GS wrote > Hello all, > > I am relatively new to owning a P3 / SVGA combo and have done some > searching and wonder if the following way of operating is possible? > >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problems

2015-09-19 Thread Mike K2MK
allows the amplifier operation to be inhibited (won’t amplify) when a logic low is applied to pin 11 of the AUX Connector (see pg 26). When amplification is inhibited, an underscore instead of the asterisk appears on the left end of the LCD display./ 73, Mike K2MK Mike VE3YF wrote > Hi: > &g

Re: [Elecraft] Bad crystal filter ?

2015-09-19 Thread Mike K2MK
filters. I also have all of them checked for CW. 73, Mike K2MK James Hall-2 wrote > Working with my newly constructed K3S today, I noticed that receiving > through the FL4 crystal filter (400 hz, 8-pole) was noticeably suppressed. > Through the FL3 (1.8 kHz) filter, an RTTY signal woul

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Width Control and AF Output Level

2015-09-14 Thread Mike K2MK
of 10db. To solve this problem keep the RXEQ set to 0 db for the frequencies of interest and use negative db settings for the frequencies of no interest. 73, Mike K2MK Keith Onishi wrote > One of my friend K3 users report that AF output level with 100Hz passband > width is lower than with

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker!

2015-09-11 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Tyler, I wonder if they are selling the Phonema brand product. The pricing closely matches. http://phonemaspeakers.com/altavoces/ksp3.html 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote > Hi All, > I see there is now an SP3 External Speaker option available for the K3S > (see the o

Re: [Elecraft] CW RX

2015-08-27 Thread Mike K2MK
revisions ago so this might not still be true. 73, Mike K2MK pastormg wrote Good Evening, I have been tinkering around with the RX EQ #'s for CW. Would anyone have any good settings to recommend? Mark Griffin, KB3Z -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity Audio Equalizer question / clarification

2015-08-24 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Jerry, That's an interesting question. You can vary the volume of each receiver but the settings you make in RX EQ apply to both receivers. 73, Mike K2MK ae4pb wrote Reading the manual I see there's an audio equalizer feature to tune the audio to our liking. Is it possible when using

Re: [Elecraft] P3 or Sub Rx?

2015-08-23 Thread Mike K2MK
I might have to re-evaluate. For casual split chasing the P3 can still be awesome. And the P3 is just so cool for general use. If I were funds limited I would definitely buy a P3 and save up for the sub RX. Having both is the greatest thing since sliced bread. 73, Mike K2MK ae4pb wrote I like

Re: [Elecraft] P3 or Sub Rx?

2015-08-23 Thread Mike K2MK
time you turn on your radio. In fact, you will feel naked without it. If you get the Sub RX you will have it turned off most of the time. 73, Mike K2MK ae4pb wrote Just wondering what DXers who have the K3/K3s think. My main mode will be CW with my objective being DX primarily. With this in mind

Re: [Elecraft] New K3s and P3 Issues

2015-08-22 Thread Mike K2MK
Menu, Cursors, knob press What you are probably experiencing is that when you first press the menu button the first thing to come up is FW Rev. You have to turn the knob counter clockwise before you see Cursors. 73, Mike K2MK N5GE wrote The K3S is great! , but now I'm having trouble setting

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro command to change CW sidetone pitch

2015-07-30 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Don, That seems like a good idea, however, it doesn't behave as you would think. Yes SWH42; turns on the pitch function and the actual pitch is displayed in VFO-A. But once that occurs the UP; or DN; function don't actually change the number displayed in VFO-A. 73, Mike K2MK Mike, SWH42

[Elecraft] K3 Macro command to change CW sidetone pitch

2015-07-30 Thread Mike K2MK
I was trying to use the CW sidetone pitch command in a macro but it is a GET only command. It does not function as a SET command. I was wondering if there is a work-around. CWxx; where xx is 30-80 (sidetone pitch in 10 Hz units) 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Another one of those filter questions

2015-07-16 Thread Mike K2MK
manual for offset and found on page 79 that it states that all 8 pole filters have zero offset. A note to this effect should have probably been added to page 46. 73, Mike K2MK I purchased a 400Hz 8 pole (Inrad) filter and installed it in my K3 yesterday. There were no markings on the box and some

[Elecraft] K3, FS: KFL3A-1.0K filter, 8 pole

2015-07-12 Thread Mike K2MK
direct e-mail at k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-FS-KFL3A-1-0K-filter-8-pole-tp7604881.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer

2015-07-03 Thread Mike K2MK
than eBay since Amazon will take it back if it doesn't work for you. http://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-03364-2-Port-Manual/dp/BAQR8F/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1435925432sr=8-2keywords=svga+switch+box 73, Mike K2MK Ray Benny wrote I'm looking to switch my second monitor between two output sources

Re: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA

2015-06-11 Thread Mike K2MK
/ 73, Mike K2MK Michael Babineau-2 wrote When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember

Re: [Elecraft] 6 - 10 preamp not working

2015-06-11 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Larry, Probably a pin 11 problem in the accessory cable leading to the KPA500. Search the archive for pin 11 problem. This comes up frequently enough that Elecraft should document it in the KPA500 manual and the PR6 and PR6-10 instructions. 73, Mike K2MK Larry Snyder wrote I ordered

Re: [Elecraft] ALC Data Mode Question

2015-06-06 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Carl, Four bars solid and the 5th bar flickering is the correct way to do it. 73, Mike K2MK Carl Jón Denbow wrote I have ALC set so that I get four bars, with the fourth bar solid most of the time but flickering every now and then. Is that the right amount, or should it be four solid

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KXV3B in an Older K3

2015-06-02 Thread Mike K2MK
on the applicable band. Other bands will only show OFF/PRE1. When PRE2 is selected, the PRE icon flashes slowly as a reminder. 73, Wayne N6KR 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-KXV3B-in-an-Older-K3-tp7603673p7603674.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] New user - two antenna questions

2015-05-24 Thread Mike K2MK
when you change bands. 73, Mike K2MK Peter W2IRT wrote Hello all, Waiting on my K3s, which will be my first-ever Elecraft product. I'm going through as much documentation as I can but I have a couple of questions at the moment that I'm not seeing any reference to online. I have ordered

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini

2015-05-24 Thread Mike K2MK
the inexpensive Netgear WN3000RP. There are faster and slower versions available as well. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote This is probably a silly question, but here goes. In reading the sales material for the new Flex Maestro, I was intrigued by the idea of operating over a wireless LAN

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver Question

2015-05-22 Thread Mike K2MK
as well as the main RX in the program? 73, Mike K2MK Mike VE3YF wrote Hi: For some reason every time I engage the Sub Receiver it defaults to CW. For example I have set it up on 80m to be in LSB via BSET and saved it, and yet it will stay in LSB for awhile, and at some point in time

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 6m Internal Birdie

2015-04-08 Thread Mike K2MK
cover and listen to the birdie while you move the various coax cables inside the K3 around. If you find a position that eliminates the noise, tape the cable in place with some painters tape. 73, Mike K2MK k1tl wrote Hi all, I have been having a problem with a 6m internal birdie around 50.096

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta Firmware

2015-04-03 Thread Mike K2MK
. With that caveat in mind if you want a copy just e-mail me directly and I'll send the zip file to you. k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK Jim KS7S wrote I can't seem to find the latest beta firmware for the P3 - I downloaded the 1.21/1.34 version (NB on SVGA) but didn't download the 1.22

Re: [Elecraft] AUTOINF Auto 1 Anomaly

2015-03-26 Thread Mike K2MK
to the 10Hz resolution of the master controller. 73, Mike K2MK Rick Tavan N6XI wrote Thanks, Don. That's what I thought. Cycling AUTOINF Off, then On got it working again. But after that it kept cycling between 14.000 and 14.050 as if the K3 were sending bogus IF; messages. It did this several

Re: [Elecraft] (Mini)P3 v SubRX

2015-03-10 Thread Mike K2MK
.html 73, Mike K2MK Nick-VE3EY wrote partial quote By looking at parts list from P3 manual, perhaps we can significantly shrink the depth of the unit by making the Top, Bottom and Side panels (E100362, E100363, and E100361) shorter if Elecraft would be willing to manufacture and provide

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA - Spurious Spike

2015-03-08 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Ted, Do an archive search for the string: SVGA ribbon cable Review the posts and see if they bear any similarity to what you are now experiencing. I think the gist of the thread was that placement of the ribbon cable could be the cause of spurious spikes. 73, Mike K2MK Dauer, Edward

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Freeze

2015-03-02 Thread Mike K2MK
. 73, Mike K2MK Bud Governale, W3LL wrote Has a non Beta firmware update been released which minimizes the time for the SVGA display to unfreeze between CQ’s during a contest? This made it difficult to find/observe a clear channel in the waterfall between CQ’s or contacts. 73, Bud W3LL

Re: [Elecraft] Nifty Ham Accessories Plus Opt booklet

2015-03-01 Thread Mike K2MK
. This may be 4 hours for some users and 4 months for others. After that you rarely ever have to refer to the printed manual. However, it's a good idea to keep the latest PDF version of the manual on your PC. This is very handy since you can search for words. 73, Mike K2MK Mike Zbrozek wrote partial

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

2015-02-28 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Ted, I'm very happy with 420 Hz. 73, Mike K2MK I like to use the CWT function when operating CW and then the Spot button to zero-beat. I have been using 700 Hz as the pitch but would like to hear a lower frequency audio tone for my own preference. What is the mind of the Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

2015-02-19 Thread Mike K2MK
the full pileup you may have to increase the frequency SPAN of the display. Just press the SPAN button and twist the P3 knob clockwise. If the DX station is listening DOWN then you'll move the VFO-A cursor to the right side of the screen by twisting the knob counterclockwise. 73, Mike K2MK

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Mike K2MK
are concentrating on the audio and studying our P3 and computer monitor(s). We might be turning the VFO-B knob but we're not necessarily looking at the radio. So when we hear UP we don't even realize that we are the offender. 73, Mike K2MK wb6rse1 wrote THE simplest solution is for the op to just simply pay

Re: [Elecraft] Beta 5r10

2015-02-15 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Mike, I don't have Beta 5r10 so I'm a little confused by the comments in your post and the subsequent posts. I use Dual PB all of the time for RTTY. Is it still fully functional in RTTY? 73, Mike K2MK Mike Harris-9 wrote G'day, Just installed Beta 5r10. What a dreadful shame

Re: [Elecraft] P3 (+SVGA) freeze update

2015-02-11 Thread Mike K2MK
that if the firmware fixed this communication issue that it would have been a 100% fix unless there was a second reason for freezing. 73, Mike K2MK Carl Clawson-3 wrote One observation: I too have found the newest firmware to be much better. But I had it freeze once and it didn't seem like it was ever

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA in Split

2015-02-08 Thread Mike K2MK
Tune mode rather Tracking mode. 73, Mike K2MK Tighe Kuykendall wrote Just noticed something odd with the latest P3 SVGA code (1.35/1.22). Am split on 80m. Held the P3 button for Center and rotated the knob so VFO A was closer to the left side of the screen then tapped the button again

Re: [Elecraft] P3 beta software - Span Step NOT sticky

2015-02-02 Thread Mike K2MK
in Mike's loss of REF LVL data? 73, Mike K2MK Michael Eberle wrote Yes, I noticed the Step Span on mine seemed to reset after a power cycle. It also appears to be set on a per band basis. Is there is a way to set the REF LVL on a per band basis as well? Mike KI0HA On 2/2/2015 04:31

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Antenna QSK

2015-02-01 Thread Mike K2MK
will it last. Is it 10,000 cycles? Is it a million cycles? I always switch the Pixel off on the higher frequency bands for the sole purpose of extending the life of the relay. 73, Mike K2MK James Bennett wrote Hi all, Have a K3/P3/KPA500/KAT500 and have been working 160 meters more the past

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Issue

2015-01-30 Thread Mike K2MK
suppose there is some way to check this out. 73, Mike K2MK Barry Simpson wrote .partial quote from Barry.. The conclusion is therefore that from an initial OK position in Stby and Oper as soon as the first character is keyed, the solid state switch in the TS590SG hangs

Re: [Elecraft] Separate Receiving Antenna

2015-01-30 Thread Mike K2MK
antenna. The company has changed names and the old links for the antenna don't seem to work anymore. This link seems ok. https://inlogisinc.com/products/amateurham-radio-antennas/ham-amateur-radio-antennas 73, Mike K2MK Paul Barlow-2 wrote Dear Elecrafters, I have a very small and odd shaped

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Issue

2015-01-30 Thread Mike K2MK
device in addition to the KPA500? 73, Mike K2MK Barry Simpson wrote My KPA500 has just developed an issue. Specifically when I switch it from Stby to Oper, the level of received signals drops by around 5 or 6 s points. It still transmits fine and there are no adverse SWR indications or loose co

[Elecraft] P3 NB general question

2015-01-28 Thread Mike K2MK
levels from 5 to 10. Is this type of noise not the type that can be cleaned up with the P3 NB feature? 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-NB-general-question-tp7597623.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver and protecting the Sub RX input

2015-01-27 Thread Mike K2MK
?autoview=SKUN=4294953330%2B4294951218sortby=Defaultsortorder=Ascending http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/as_rxfep.htm 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote I ordered the sub receiver and in the conversation with Elecraft I was informed that it is good idea to build a device that would short

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Fan Replacement

2015-01-26 Thread Mike K2MK
dissappeared when I manually advanced the speed to 3 or higher. The replacement I received was the identical model and it solved the problem. 73, Mike K2MK Joe Word-2 wrote Has anyone replaced the fan in the KPA500 with a quieter one? If so, could I get the model number? You can contact me off-list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 hi SWR between radio and KPA500 on 160M only

2015-01-22 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Bill, Is it possible that the K3 built-in antenna tuner is in the active position on 160 meters only. This could account for the problem and might still show a 1:1 SWR into a dummy load. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote It seems I developed a high SWR between the K3 and the KPA500

Re: [Elecraft] Couple of questions on the P3

2015-01-22 Thread Mike K2MK
push the knob. Everybody develops their own techniques for using their P3. You will too after you've played with it for a few weeks. 73, Mike K2MK Phil Anderson wrote Recently added a P3 to my K3 station.niceyet questions: 1. Wonder why the spectrum display gets noisy when I tune VFO

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Request

2015-01-21 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Gary, You'll want to use the center frequency shift feature. Hold the Center button on the P3 to activate the function and turn the P3 knob until the DX station (VFO A) is wherever you want it to be. It works in Fixed Tune mode or Tracking mode. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote Since I

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting link for K3

2015-01-12 Thread Mike K2MK
a feature refresher is just what the doctor ordered. 73, Mike K2MK David Cole wrote Hi, Not sure how many know this, but there is a way to preset your Filters for Normalization... See: http://youtu.be/_1DnLQVaoYg -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see

Re: [Elecraft] adjusting the K3 to not over-drive an amplifier

2015-01-02 Thread Mike K2MK
paragraph gives advice on changing the setting manually. Put the K3 on 40 meters, turn off TX ALC and reduce TXGN slightly. Then turn on TX ALC and give it a try. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/adjusting-the-K3-to-not-over-drive-an-amplifier

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Other Windows Simultaneously

2015-01-01 Thread Mike K2MK
time at the bottom of the screen if desired. 73, Mike K2MK Hi Ted, Already have two monitors. Just ordered a 27 to replace the 19. I will use dual inputs -HDMI from the workstation and sub-D from the P3. Will switch video inputs to play with the P3 SVGA. I want to see if I would really use

Re: [Elecraft] P3 bug

2014-12-30 Thread Mike K2MK
put the problem on the list of problems to be resolved. There have been posts from others experiencing hang-ups who don't have the SVGA board. Hopefully the future fix that Elecraft produces will solve all hang-up problems. 73, Mike K2MK Jim Rogers wrote Well, I guess I will chime in as well

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - Keyboard

2014-12-30 Thread Mike K2MK
of the monitor. 73, Mike K2MK N2TK wrote I have the P3 with the SVGA board. But I do not have an external monitor. The way I read the manual is that you need to hook up an external monitor to use a keyboard and to have the transmit and receive data windows. Is that correct? The reason I don't use

Re: [Elecraft] P3 bug

2014-12-29 Thread Mike K2MK
was operating as a W1AW/2 station working RTTY split. I depended on the P3 to direct my focus to stations in the clear. It repeatedly let me down. 73, Mike K2MK Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote I've seen this mentioned by others, but I don't think I've heard an official response. Sometimes the P3

Re: [Elecraft] P3 bug

2014-12-29 Thread Mike K2MK
the P3 hung up for about 1 second. Continuing I sent the letter K about 10 times and the P3 hung on the 10th repeat for about 2 seconds. This is a true problem. More of you should run this test. 73, Mike K2MK Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote Right, but I conclusively proved

Re: [Elecraft] P3 bug

2014-12-29 Thread Mike K2MK
rate on the P3 and it was set at 10ms which is per the manual. I raised it to 20ms and the problem persists. I raised it 100ms and the problem persists. 73, Mike K2MK Don Wilhelm-4 wrote In addition, there is now QSK OLD and QSK NEW which now adds another variable into the K3 'return to RX

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Proset KX3 Element?

2014-12-28 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Carl, It's a common mistake to believe that the more expensive Heil should sound better than less expensive alternatives. I think you will be very pleasantly surprised with on-air comparisons to the CM500. 73, Mike K2MK Carl Jón Denbow wrote Dave, et al: Thanks for all the fine comments

Re: [Elecraft] K3 phone plug

2014-12-24 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi John, Are you sure your external speaker is plugged in to the speaker jack and not the rear headphone jack? 73, Mike K2MK John McBee-2 wrote Problem still exist, however I have discovered that if I turn on spkr+ph to on, I have audio fine without headphones plugged in, but if I change

Re: [Elecraft] switching VFO A knob to B VFO

2014-12-20 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Todd, Of course Oliver is correct and I would like to add one comment. For the W1AW/n operations be sure to lock VFO B. You don't want your transmit frequency to change if you accidentally reach for and rotate the VFO B knob. 73, Mike K2MK Oliver Dröse wrote Hi Todd, simply switch

Re: [Elecraft] Little brown truck arrived w/ my K3!

2014-12-19 Thread Mike K2MK
still feed audio from the K3 directly into the PC. I think there is a minor problem with this particular audio adapter as it wants to be a monaural microphone input device rather than a stereo line input device. But there are many similar devices on Amazon to choose from. 73, Mike K2MK Chris

Re: [Elecraft] Which terminal program for contesting/etc with K3

2014-12-16 Thread Mike K2MK
under Windoz control. If you have the desk space you could add a third monitor just for P3/SVGA use. Some station photos on QRZ.com show hams with 3 and 4 monitors. 73, Mike K2MK Phil Anderson wrote Hey Guys, Wondering about which software package to use with my new and now built K3 Kit

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