Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Question

2012-04-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi John, The P3SVGA board uses the P3's front end (down converter and a/d) making it difficult to operate in a different span than the P3. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-Question-tp7403386p7429789.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing li

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA problem immediately upon installation

2012-04-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Phil, Have you checked all the connections, IF cable and the little RG-174 cable internal to the P3? 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-problem-immediately-upon-installation-tp7406098p7429845.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list arch

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Power Requirements

2012-04-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Scott, When the P3SVGA board is installed the K3's 12V accessory output is right on the edge of being able to supply enough current. We are working on a mod kit for the K3 and should have it available soon. 73, Paul Scott wrote > > I have read the PDF manual as published at the Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

2012-03-30 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Tom, We made the marker lines wider on the SVGA to be more visible given the greater resolution and number of pixels. As you know, a 2048 FFT is performed on the SVGA, completely separate from the P3's FFT. In fact the SVGA while very similar to the P3's display by design is not going to be

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA 1920x1080

2012-03-29 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
We're investigating this problem with the SVGA on some customers' monitors in the 1920x1080 resolution. For example my Acer P236H monitor has no problem syncing to the SVGA's video signal. We'll let you know as soon as we have a solution. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://e

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.13 firmware is now available

2012-03-27 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Igor, We found the higher baud rates unreliable with some combinations of equipment. We'll be providing much better throughput in the future using some form of data compression. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-v1-13-firmware-is-now-avai

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.13 firmware is now available

2012-03-26 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Adrian, Can you message me your email? I will then forward you the .zip file. -Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-v1-13-firmware-is-now-available-tp7406823p7407713.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.13 firmware is now available

2012-03-26 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Adrian, The server is up as far as I can tell, I am able to download. I will email you a copy of the firmware just in case you are still having trouble. 73, Paul vk4tux wrote > >>From P3 Utility; > > > > 22:07:52 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com > > 22:08:13 InternetConnect comp

[Elecraft] P3 v1.13 firmware is now available

2012-03-26 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
P3 version 1.13 is now available from the Elecraft website and FTP via P3 utility. Release notes for this revision: Removed 57,600 and 115,200 baud from the RS-232 menu. Added "SVGA font" menu selection to change font size on external display. (Requires upcoming new release of P3SVGA firmware)

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Question

2012-03-26 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Toby, I was able to duplicate it here in the lab, so it's on the list for the next release. Thanks and 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-Question-tp7406623p7406660.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Utility (Mac)

2012-03-23 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Bill, It is my understanding that a version is in the works. 73, Paul w4ish wrote > > Will there soon be the P3 Utility SVGA for the Mac? I discovered the hard > way that if you update the P3 Software to 1.12 via the Mac Utility, it > introduces strange bugs into the SVGA operation. (Li

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA

2012-03-21 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Bill, The SVGA hardware allows the waterfall height to be set much higher than what is available on the P3. Until we have the ability to independently set the waterfall height on each display, we wanted customers to be able to take advantage of this feature. 73, Paul -- View this messag

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

2012-03-19 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Roy, No it does currently provide any sort of screen saver. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-tp7384489p7386283.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 KEYING

2012-03-16 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Mike, The PF1 command is used to control whether the PF1 (long keypress of BAND+) performs either a frequency sweep or sends the Morse memory. Using the XG3 Utility, use the Command Tester tab to enter the command PF1,0; This will select the frequency sweep 1 to operate when the Band+ is

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Artifacts On The Waterfall Display

2012-03-15 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Jack, If you take a screen shot, do they show there? 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Artifacts-On-The-Waterfall-Display-tp7377177p7377414.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT increased current mod available soon

2012-03-15 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Many of you have asked if there is a way to modify your K3 so that it can provide enough current to supply a P3 with the SVGA board. We are currently working on a mod kit that will do just that. We'll let you know as soon as we have something available. 73, Paul (n6hz) -- View this message

[Elecraft] P3 v1.12 firmware is now available

2012-03-14 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
P3 firmware revision 1.12 is now available for download from the Elecraft FTP server. Use the P3 utility to retrieve and install the firmware. This version fixes two issues found in the v1.11 release: * Fixed bug that sometimes caused high noise levels on the external display upon span change

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

2012-03-14 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
ection within the > P3? I understand that the cable itself might go up in smoke but at the > present time I'm only really worried about the P3. > > 73, > Mike K2MK > > > > Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote >> >> Hi Bill, >> >> We're going

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 Help

2012-03-14 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Andrew, I can help you. If you like you can give me a call at Elecraft, it might be easier over the phone, or I can explain it here. 73, Paul Andrew Mason Jr. wrote > > Iam having problems programing the xg3 to send cw. > 73, > Andy >

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

2012-03-13 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Bill, We're going to start shipping a 6' 2.1MM power cable with every P3SVGA board ordered. The other end of the cable is bare and can be used to connect the P3 directly to your 12V mains. This should start by tomorrow or the next day. If your SVGA hasn't shipped yet, there'll be one in the b

Re: [Elecraft] P3 MCU 1.11

2012-03-13 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Detlef, We've been able to duplicate this in-house at Elecraft and are working on a solution. From what I can see, it only occurs when the P3 is in fixed tune mode. As soon as new firmware is available, I will put it up for distribution. 73, Paul (n6hz) Detlef Fischer wrote > > Hi to al

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] P3_SVGA Keyboard function keys

2012-01-03 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
There's probably a very good chance that we'll be implementing keyboard macros on the P3SVGA Keyboard Interface. Either function keys or some other keystroke combination is my guess. 73, Paul (n6hz) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-P3-SVGA-Keyboard-fu

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY with the XG3

2011-09-22 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Roger, Here are the pages from the XG3 manual (11-13) that describe the use of the CW/RTTY sender: RTTY Sender Starting with version 1.14, the XG3 contains a Morse code and RTTY sender with memory function. The Morse code sender can be adjusted for WPM (words per minute), and the memory ca

Re: [Elecraft] Attn: XG3 owners

2011-06-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
My vote: extra battery, space for a DC and programming cables, plus bnc cable and maybe an adapter or two. What would be nice is if the case could have some relief for the power button. -paul (n6hz) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Attn-XG3-owners-tp6416877p

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Pedestrian Mobile

2011-05-23 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Remember those watch bands from the 70's? We built up a scale model in the shop and it fits perfectly on one's forearm. paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Pedestrian-Mobile-tp6392086p6394767.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.

Re: [Elecraft] 1 Hz setting?

2011-05-05 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Richard, What frequency are you generating where you notice this? The XG3 has 1 Hz resolution over it's fundamental range of 1.5 to 200 MHz. The calibration should be done at 10 MHz as this is the frequency of the internal crystal. The values entered for the calibration values do not nec

Re: [Elecraft] K133RF:K Offsets

2011-05-04 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Mark, I agree with you. If your REFCAL is on the button, or fairly close (which I'll have to calculate) , the XVn values should then be set to zero. I'll talk to our technical writer and address the changes to the manual. Thanks, paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.3657

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