Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?

Steve Ellington wrote: U.S built rigs have been first for most inovations. I don't know if anyone's mentioned one of the first all solid-state ham receivers, the Davco DR-30, made in Florida. http://www.w8zr.net/vintage/receivers/davco.htm -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?

to use it illegally. I said It was designed to appeal to CBers operating with illegal power and VFOs. There's a difference. I bet Eric is coming along to squash this thread soon! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones...

when the DX is working stations that you can't hear. I know that I have spent long periods in pileups without results until I get the pattern. Then -- blam, one shot. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 no power output

it? If you are trying to transmit SSB, are you sure the correct mic connector and bias setting is selected? -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Diversity mode doesn't link VFOs

while diversity is in effect, but you *can* operate SPLIT, using REV or A/B to check the transmit frequency. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power out

indication is based on a simple RF voltmeter, and is very sensitive to the impedance of the load. If you do not have a very accurate 50 ohm dummy load connected, the K2's output meter will be inaccurate. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in 160 contest

. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

, a racing bicycle and not a 'cruiser bike'. Which doesn't mean that it's 'uncomfortable'. Try riding 100 miles against the wind in hilly terrain on a cruiser bike. So either you like it for what it is or you don't. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] K3 feature request - I want Ducking!

, the amount of gain reduction would have to be adjustable (but not in steps of 0.25 dB!). I think this is an excellent suggestion, and if -- as I think -- it wouldn't be very hard to implement, it would provide a lot of bang for the buck (that is, Wayne's time). -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 feature request - I want Ducking!

. But cleaning up some of the sidetone artifacts heard when the band is noisy or crowded would go a long way toward obviating the need for this! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] K3 feature request - I want Ducking!

as for the guy who wants it to be a kind of semi-QSK. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-3 audio controls

Milt, N5IA wrote: All, I am wanting to change the audio gain controls for the main RX and the sub RX so that they perform in the common audio gain and balance control configuration. In the CONFIG menu change SUB AF to BALANCE. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] K2 for sale in UK

Fraser Robertson wrote: snip K2VCO shielding kit Will it keep me from hearing those DX cops? -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] Notch control

a transmitter, causing their headphones to explode? How many times have I wished for that in a pileup! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 3L rotating 160m yagi

insanely jealous! Actually, I am pleased. At last I will be able to work Europe on 160! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 3L rotating 160m yagi

uses as a rental investment. And, oh yes, he put a second tower and some guy anchors for his main tower in the back yard. The tenants don't mind at all. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 - ATU or BNC

connector on the KAT3. But by using the BNC connector, I free up Antenna 2 for a second transmitting antenna! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] OT: new SS amps

RTTY. Because of 1 2 it's not so cheap. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Who is using CW to PSK31 with K3?

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Re: [Elecraft] Who is using CW to PSK31 with K3?

. Sorry...this stuff happens too fast for me to keep track of it! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Poor man's beverage and diversity

as a transmitting antenna, and possibly without a tuner if I had lengthened it a bit. The interesting part is that it doesn't need to be straight to work. This could be very useful in a real emergency. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

[Elecraft] [K3] Poor man's beverage and diversity

to install! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3: New/ Old QSK

Barry Simpson wrote: What is new/ old QSK ? I cannot find such a menu/ config setting. Hi Barry, Go to CONFIG and select CW WEIGHT. Then press the 3 key on the numeric keypad to toggle it. It doesn't seem to make much of a difference for me. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback

and L7 on the KIO3. These are RF chokes in the mic return lines. I have not done this yet myself, since I am a CW guy! But I'm sure Elecraft support can provide you with detailed instructions for doing this if needed. The mod has solved RF feedback problems for several K3 owners. -- 73, Vic

Re: [Elecraft] 5 pole vs. 8 pole filters

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and CQWW

. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 popping noise during QSK

is that I can still hear more than I was able to work ;o) QSK artifacts exist when there are loud signals or noise. Wayne promised that he would look at this when he had some time :-) -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and CQWW

to pick out a call that is being sent over and over. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 changing RX filter during transmit

. So, can the filter controls be unlocked please. This will be more pleasant for operating. This is probably the single most requested firmware change by the field test group. Wayne has promised that he will take care of it. So it's just a matter of time! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR (was making K3 RX audio like K2)

dB! If you want to use the RX EQ for this the best way to do it is to leave the desired bands at 0 dB and *reduce* all others by the amount of 'boost' that you prefer. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR (was making K3 RX audio like K2)

to boost these ranges, then the narrowest filters will *always* show a steep drop in gain whether NR is on or off. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: Fw: [Elecraft] Interfacing K3 to TenTec QSK

-in delay. Both the K2 and the K3 do have such a delay (the K2's is a bit longer than the K3 and not adjustable). -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - How to get more headphone output

in the CONFIG menu to HIGH. If that doesn't work, something's wrong. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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] Re: K3: listening to both rcvrs - Reduced receiver noise floor

gain. This implies that if I am listening to a very weak signal close to the rx noise floor (at least at my urban QTH this is rare and would only happen on the higher bands), it would pay to activate the sub-receiver in diversity mode even with the same antenna! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA

Re: [Elecraft] K3: listening to both rcvrs

that Elecraft has/have not indicated that they will implement it or if so, when. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Questions from a Liberal Arts Major

opinion they work well and are extremely convenient. But then, I like PL259/SO239's too. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K3: new to wish-list - KEY OUT setting in menu (to be more like PTT OUT) for CW PTT mode

careful about this, because of the need for the key out to be activated a few ms. before RF appears and to stay active until after the RF is gone. This is necessary to prevent hot-switching of amplifier relays which at best will create key clicks and at worst will destroy the relays. -- 73, Vic

Re: [K3] [Elecraft] more Obsolete?

. Then Lyle or his grandson would have to make appropriate code changes for it. The K3 Utility would (hopefully) detect the board level and load the appropriate code. Big deal! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keypad Band Switching - a simple request

sticker -- I used a piece of a shiny red bumper sticker -- to fit over the face of the V M key. This has completely solved the problem -- my brain only sees M V so that's the one it chooses. But I have V M available immediately if I need it. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING

Don Ehrlich wrote: What is new here? I have been switching bands this way since I received my K3 last January. What's new is that you can now go to the last frequency used in any band -- just like band up/down -- rather than to a particular memorized frequency. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno

[Elecraft] [K3] If you are a DXer, you need the KRX3!

one for me. My 40 meter antenna is a mere dipole at 40 feet, although I admit I was running 800 watts. It was still a thrill! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Real CW

. Maybe the coastal station even ran full duplex, which is possible when the transmitter is located miles from the receiving site. Now that is the ultimate in QSK -- even the K3 can't do it! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Re: 6M Preamp

and a dummy load. If the band noise increases when the antenna is connected, then a preamp would not improve your ability to hear weak signals. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Tolerances of RF Chokes K2 (6291)

properly. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KRX3

. The instructions are good and the secret is just to take your time and follow them. If you assembled the K3 in the first place you should have no trouble. There are no 'issues' with the KRX3, and if you have a problem Elecraft will help you out. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] Dead K3

of these boards it's a good idea to do this. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3: No Power Output

William Evans wrote: Thanks Lyle, but I have already tried that, and the K3 is NOT in test mode. Check CONFIG TX INH. If it isn't off and the TX INHIBIT pin is floating, it might cause the symptom you have. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

:-) -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3

the TX icon isn't flashing -- that could mean that you are in Test Mode. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Station Master?

be grounded or high for reliable operation. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feeding Other Radios

ANT OUT connection, you can feed the K2 from this. It would be best if you have the 160 M / RX Ant option on the K2, because then you can use the RX ant input on the K2. You definitely do NOT want to transmit into the K3's RX ant output! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] K2 low output

about 3 w, ten is down to 2 watts. Receiver sensitivity is OK. Any words of wisdom will be greatly appreciated. 73 Ozzie, w6icm -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron Pulser

. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mechanical Bug Contact Bounce

? YMMV, apparently mine did! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A/B

have to be something like if the mode is different, also copy the b/w, otherwise not. Confusing. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K2 RX/TX Problem

. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Illogical coding

be done in a rig control program). If I could define a macro for split, here is what I would do (in CW mode): Split on Subrx on Copy freq and mode to subrx Set subrx bandwidth to 1 kHz (leave main as is) Move subrx up 2 kHz -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] Where have all the K2s Gone?

. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Illogical coding

seconds, which is an eternity. And 'too light' is very hard to do with the K3's buttons. I think part of the issue is that the K3 is different from what one is familiar with, so it takes some getting used to. This in itself isn't a problem. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding)

. bandwidth to hear a weak DX station while the sub rx is set to 1kHz. to find the station he is working more easily. On the other hand, sometimes I want them the same, and I can chose just by tapping the key once or twice. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding) (wayne burdick)

. I'm easy :) Thanks for your input. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding)

.) and then when you hold REV or tap A/B, all the parameters change. This is how you work a pileup (at least, this is how I did it) when you do not have a subreceiver. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Installation Step

board. It looks as if I am going to have to temporarily remove the KBPF3 board to remove this jumper. Am I missing something here? Roy Morris W4WFB No, you might have to take it out. I used a dental pick to break the jumper on my K3 (serial no. 7). -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Key Out

W6SX Hank Garretson wrote: The K3's Key Out is rated for +200V at 5 Amps. Inside the K3, is Key Out a relay or solid state? It's an IRFI630 MOSFET. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Issues after loading 2.34--Gremlins--Need Help!

Send All Firmware to K3 in the K3 Utility and resend 2.34 (if you don't have this checkbox, go to View and DE-select Advanced Mode). In case the firmware didn't load completely, this will give you the best chance of getting everything in sync. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filters

are especially interested in digital modes, then maybe the 250 could be useful -- but it isn't necessary. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K3

the A-B button *twice* (within a short period that I don't exactly remember) then it will copy the filter and mode settings in addition to the frequency. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Aren't some egg cartons ESD generators???

and an anti-static mat. All of these items are connected to a common ground, through resistors. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31

Send all firmware to K3. If you don't see this, go to View and turn Advanced Mode OFF). Maybe one of the tables didn't get updated properly. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Beta 2.31/DSP 1.89 CW Increments vs. DSP shift increments

is 0.30 KHz. It seems to me there is a problem with rounding here. The center frequency that is displayed is rounded down to the 50 Hz. value below it. But the actual center frequency of the filter matches the pitch so that received signals at the chosen frequency will be peaked. -- 73, Vic

Re: [Elecraft] Auto balanced tuner

it themselves? Here's a really nice one: http://www.hamware.de/hardware/tuner502/descr-at502-e.pdf Get ready to sell your car and mortgage your home, however. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: CPK for Butternut HF-6V

they are connected to the coax braid at the center, they will develop high-ish voltages at the ends. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] Two small KAT2 issues [K2]

go between the standoffs and the PC board, *not* between the PC board and screws as on the control board. Well, which is it? -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 KRX3 - BNC or KAT3?

solder lug under one of the thumbscrews on top of the KRX3 and used it to hold the cable in place in case I wanted it in the future. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] re position of roofing filters on KRX3 2nd rx

enclosure. Having said that, after doing it a number of times you you get used to it. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] K2 160M rx mod.

Dale Town wrote: Just installed the 160 RX mod in the radio and when I tried to do a CAL PLL on 160 meters I got a INFO 232. Anyone know what this means? Yes, it means that you only need to do CAL PLL once, on 40 meters. -- 73 Vic, K2VCO Fresno, CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Miscellaneous Build Questions

components than ever remaining to be installed?? Do they procreate at night when I'm not looking? Yes. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] [K2] KDSP2 for sale or trade

needed to install it. If you have a (built or unbuilt) KAT2 tuner, I will trade the DSP for the KAT2 and $60 (the difference in kit prices). -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Trade my KDSP2 for your KAT2 + $60

I have a built and working KDSP2. If you have an unbuilt or built/working KAT2 and $60 (the kit price difference), I would like to trade. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KNB2 vs. electric fence.

/la3za/K2/mod.html and scroll down to the KNB2 section you will see a note about it. I think the appropriate modification is to increase C12, which affects the NB2 setting. It is 0.068 mf and you could try 0.1 mf. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] QRM/QRN - normal?

. Balanced antennas are usually better than unbalanced ones, and dipoles can benefit from the use of a balun. A random wire that comes into your shack is probably the worst of all. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] QRM/QRN - normal? [K3]

there are lots of strong signals the optimum setting may be less aggressive. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Beta 2.22 and Noise Reduction problem

to work ok. I couldn't find any menu choices for the NR function though. Whether I tap or hold the NR button, all I get is N/A. NR does not work if AGC is OFF. This is because there are some circumstances in which the DSP can be made to oscillate with NR and no AGC. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA

Re: [Elecraft] K3: pseudo KRX3 free via LP-Pan+Power SDR

to configure the K3 and KRX3 with PowerSDR to do this? -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] ON4UN has a K3?

of thing I'd prefer to see them work on. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Question - for Educational Purposes

another. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Beta 2.19

that there is no AGC action on noise or weakish signals. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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] Firmware Beta 2.19

any AGC activation on noise or weak signals. Having the slope on 0 will give you very minimal AGC action -- mine is presently set to 8. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KIO2 Serial Data causes RX Interference

be; try near the radio and near the EC2. You might also do this to the cable that goes to the computer. Clamp-on ferrite beads will probably not help unless you have one with a hole big enough to wrap several turns of the cable through. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] BCB sensitivity [K3]

reported. If I remember properly, the problem is that the values are not being displayed correctly. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] Re: RF Coupleing

50MHz. 1.9MHz 58.1dB 3.7MHz 51.9dB 5.1MHz 49.2dB 7.0MHz 47.1dB 10MHz 44.7dB 14MHz 42.5dB 18MHz 40.8dB 21MHz 39.2dB 24MHz 37.1dB 28MHz 35.7dB So on 60m for 100W from ANT 1 there will be 1mW from ANT 2. 73 Stewart G3RXQ -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] Re: RF Coupleing

is tolerable). That's certainly part of the problem. But just adding a ground wire might create a ground loop. I guess the best way to do it would be to insulate the SO239's from the chassis, and use hoods on them with coax! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3

to show something other than the frequency. It does not have anything to do with the filters not being matched; in fact, it occurs whether or not the sub is turned on (as long as the subrx is installed). -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] BAND+ push button failure...

. It didn't have to be something you did during the mod. An unsoldered connection can work for a long time! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Blanker Question

. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] 2Khz Up Split Command

manner, and did not respond to entreaties from me or my ISP (who tried to be helpful). Ultimately the guy in Australia got *his* ISP to stop subscribing to the blacklist and we could communicate again! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] Band button

when I saw Lyle's message was to do the same! What's really interesting is the wavelength of 1 cpf: 2.5 x10**6 m. The 2-1/2 million meter band! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 --- Buddipole and Buddistick Antenna's

in the field with wire antennas placed in trees by slingshot/reel devices, etc. The higher the better. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] Band button

Vic K2VCO wrote: Don Wilhelm wrote: For those who will now want to add cycles per fortnight to their conversion tables: 1 Hz = 1,209,600 cycles per fortnight. I just thought you would want to know - I had a moment of leisure this morning and did the calculation on paper :-) Funny

Re: [Elecraft] K2 --- Park Portable Antenna

. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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

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