Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2010-11-26 Thread ab2tc
, in spite of the fact that they cause incurable interference problems. AB2TC - Knut ab2tc wrote: Don't get me wrong Julian, I would make the same choice as you given the circumstances. It's just that the circumstances shouldn't be so. This whole thing with allowing devices

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Unable to download 4.22

2010-11-16 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Are you seeing the zip file but getting an error message trying to download it? If you do, try to do a refresh with the browser to ensure you receive a fresh copy. I had this problem recently with IE and that was what it took to clear the problem. AB2TC - Knut JAMES ROGERS wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

2010-11-16 Thread ab2tc
Hi, I'd love to but where do I find the article? I don't think my local library has many back issues of QST. AB2TC - Knut PS. I wish I had brought my first ARRL Handbook (1967) with me when I moved from Norway in 1981, but I obviously didn't. I have so vivid memories of reading that handbook

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

2010-11-16 Thread ab2tc
with the long axis of the house - not unexpected if the AC wiring is the main radiator. AB2TC - Knut K2QI wrote: Hi Mike, They're not birdies, but real signals. See what happens when you disconnect your antenna. If they were birdies, therefore originating from within the radio, you'll still hear

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

2010-11-15 Thread ab2tc
Hmm, item 4 about the synth not going above 33MHz does not make any sense. With a 1st IF of 73MHz for the up-conversion path, the LO would have to be 103MHz just to reach 30MHz and 127MHz to get to 54MHz. AB2TC - Knut Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: That makes absolutely no sense to me. Can you

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

2010-11-15 Thread ab2tc
Wow, that is really bizarre. Talk about waisting resources. The price is really a bargain considering all the hardware you get... AB2TC - Knut Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: snip The up conversion receiver uses a completely different synthesizer (and different synthesizer design). In fact

Re: [Elecraft] Manual notch In K3

2010-11-10 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Getting the manual notch inside the AGC loop is high on my wish list also. AB2TC - Knut Arie Kleingeld PA3A-2 wrote: Johnny, I agree with you. The K3 should be able to handle this. As said, this issue has been addressed before. But, it's all in the software and we'll have to see

Re: [Elecraft] 2.8kHz roofing filter tilt

2010-11-05 Thread ab2tc
Hi again, I am still looking for an answer to this. Or let me rephrase the question: Is there a plan to provide a command to set the RX equalizer in the foreseeable future? Or alternatively to provide separate equalizer settings for USB/LSB? AB2TC - Knut ab2tc wrote: I want to make two

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Release: APF for CW; Fast Monitor improved TX gate for voice modes

2010-11-03 Thread ab2tc
? AB2TC - Knut juergen piezo wrote: Hi Wayne The APF is fantastic. This is the best enhancement to the K3's receiver ever. The APF performance puts the K3 ahead of every other radio on CW receive. There is just no comparison. Anyone not using a K3 with the APF will be at a huge

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filter Usage

2010-10-28 Thread ab2tc
it the other way). AB2TC - Knut Stephen Prior wrote: Hi Mark Try reducing the bandwidth further using the width control, then the DSP filtering will be responsible for narrowing the bandwidth. You could also try adjusting the shift control to slide the passband one way or the other

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rf gain tracking (main vs. sub)

2010-10-25 Thread ab2tc
on as the instructions call for a very narrow bandwidth to be used. AB2TC - Knut Stan Gibbs wrote: Stan Gibbs wrote: Thanks, Mike, I'll do the same measurement and see what it tells me. Erratic behavior seems most likely due to a bad pot, but, as Sherlock would say, theorizing without data is a capital

Re: [Elecraft] 2.8kHz roofing filter

2010-10-25 Thread ab2tc
questions a few weeks back and I do not think he got an answer. Any ideas anyone? AB2TC - Knut Bill W4ZV wrote: Probably nothing you can do other than tweaking EQ per mode. It's caused by the filter having an actual amplitude tilt in its passband. In USB the upward tilt is on the upper side

[Elecraft] 2.8kHz roofing filter

2010-10-23 Thread ab2tc
://ab2tc.getmyip.com:8000/pictures/usb.png http://ab2tc.getmyip.com:8000/pictures/lsb.png In USB there is a definite upward tilt of the passband and the opposite for LSB. This is quite audible. Is this normal and is there anything I can do about it (other than asking Elecraft to add by mode equalizer)? AB2TC - Knut

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2010-10-18 Thread ab2tc
Hi, That's extremely interesting. Will that be a motor driven or relay operated tuner? Any hints as to size? More than one antenna? AB2TC - Knut wayne burdick wrote: Hi Dave, We're working on a high-performance, 500 watt+ balanced ATU (KAT500) that can be used with the KPA500

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2010-10-18 Thread ab2tc
Hi again, I am drooling already. AB2TC - Knut wayne burdick wrote: Very rugged relay-switched L network. Probably about the size of a P3, and usable at the base of the antenna or indoors. Probably 4 antenna jacks. That's all for now :) Wayne N6KR snip -- View

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SUB AF - NOR or BALANCE?

2010-10-15 Thread ab2tc
. AB2TC - Knut Tim Tucker wrote: BT is a great idea, but to do it right, you wouldn't want to make it available for only mics speakers. Once you have the BT chipset in the K3, there's no reason why you couldn't implement BT serial connectivity to a notebook computer, as well. The P3 and K3

Re: [Elecraft] New Firmware Issues with K3

2010-10-14 Thread ab2tc
don't double click a DX spot, just a single click will do. AB2TC - Knut Alan Bloom wrote: I finally got HRD set up on a computer connected to the Internet so I can connect to a DX cluster. I was able to confirm the bug. Turns out it has nothing to do with the P3 or the new K3 firmware

Re: [Elecraft] New Firmware Issues with K3

2010-10-14 Thread ab2tc
I forgot to mention that I have LP-Bridge v.9.980 between K3 and HRD and PowerSDR. Maybe that makes a difference. AB2TC- KNut ab2tc wrote: Hi, This is interesting. I don't have this problem whether I have VFO IND turned on or not snip -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipped But Requires Signature!!!

2010-10-13 Thread ab2tc
have happened once when we forgot or weren't able to arrange for somebody to be home. I will choose UPS ground again. AB2TC - Knut Lu Romero - W4LT wrote: Noted. I dont blame Elecraft, however. Elecraft is just using a cheap method of sending because, well, because this is what we asked

Re: [Elecraft] Can I use this power supply?

2010-10-05 Thread ab2tc
? The QST review wasn't entirely convincing, but really all that matters is the noise under a light load (RX mode), which they didn't measure. I am interested since I am starting to get fed up with the fan noise from the MFJ and the line regulation isn't stellar. AB2TC - Knut robtk21 wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RE: Constant Level Line Out Monitor of Xmit Audio

2010-10-01 Thread ab2tc
Hi, As far as I know this is still not implemented. I agree it would be a vey useful feature as an entire operating session can be recorded without any extra equipment. I would think this is a must for many net control ops, DXpeditions and many others. AB2TC - Knut Robert Wright wrote

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Why do they still use 1/4 inch phone jacks?

2010-09-18 Thread ab2tc
not currently have any connection problem, but frankly I don't dare touch them. My cables from Radio Shack connecting my LP-Pan to the sound card I have to reset every so often when suddenly spurs occur in the middle of the display and/or the image rejection drops to 0. AB2TC - KNut Carl Clawson wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3 beginners config setting?

2010-09-18 Thread ab2tc
threshold to be available. Currently the only way to make the radio quieter is using the RF gain control. AB2TC - Knut Hank Garretson wrote: On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 2:18 PM, ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com wrote: Perhaps, since the K3 IS so versitle, there should be a setting for beginners

Re: [Elecraft] LP Pan versus P3 Panadapters

2010-09-14 Thread ab2tc
in the back yard on nice summer days or from Grandma's farm, I lug a laptop. I am not knocking the P3, but I don't feel a big urge to switch. Some people have both and that may make sense, too. AB2TC - Knut Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Bill, I cannot say anything about the comparison of weak signals

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RFI in transmitted audio [End of thread]

2010-09-13 Thread ab2tc
anything wrong here? BTW my MFJ 4125 power supply definitely has the V- connected to the chassis and the AC plug ground, but it doesn't seem to be a big problem. I have looked inside and it doesn't look like it's easy to fix. AB2TC - Knut for my David Herring-3 wrote: Yes please do post

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Passband tuning quirk

2010-09-12 Thread ab2tc
a signal pops up on the panadapter which I have set very wide. Without it I would never have bothered with this band under these conditions. AB2TC - Knut Guy, K2AV wrote: I have beta firmware 4.10 and I just went through your procedure below. Mine tracks correctly. I get the correct numbers. I

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Passband tuning quirk

2010-09-12 Thread ab2tc
on the problem? AB2TC - Knut ab2tc wrote: Hi, I will try that beta when the contest is over. Of course this minor quirk is not affecting my operation at all. Wonder why Nabble has linked this thread with another with a totally different subject. I am pouncing on 15 at the moment

[Elecraft] [K3] Passband tuning quirk

2010-09-11 Thread ab2tc
be relied upon either. AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Passband-tuning-quirk-tp5522141p5522141.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Features and Pricing

2010-09-09 Thread ab2tc
writings cost associated with a linear power supply really bothers me. Switchers can and are made quiet these days. AB2TC - Knut Andy Wood wrote: Hi Bob, Thanks for the quick reply. How do you think this unit would perform if powered from a smallish petrol generator, when the input voltage

Re: [Elecraft] R: Sub-rx or P3?

2010-09-01 Thread ab2tc
when too many people have found the spot and it becomes too crowded. AB2TC - Knut alsopb wrote: snip First rule of DXing is to call where the DX is listening. The hole may not be that spot. You really need to know what frequency/frequencies he is listening on. That takes IDing

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] screen freeze.

2010-08-19 Thread ab2tc
What do you need to do to correct the problem? Cycle power? AB2TC - Knut Larry - K2GN wrote: I've had this happen 3 times over a 2 day period. I'll be doing something, like my email or whatever, and when I get back to the radio the screen on the P3 is frozen. Never happens when I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : SSB modulation

2010-08-19 Thread ab2tc
. AB2TC - Knut Laurent HAAS - F6FVY wrote: Hi We are the proud owners of 6 K3/100 used at the FY5KE contest station. These radios has been delivered around mid-2008 and their serial numbers are in the 012xx range. After using mostly these rigs for SSB contesting in FY5KE or in other

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : SSB modulation

2010-08-19 Thread ab2tc
BTW, the recommended Heil element for the K3 is the IC electret element. This is what I am using with my proset. I am very surprised about the lack of punch you experience with the K3 transmitter. AB2TC - Knut Laurent HAAS - F6FVY wrote: Hi We are the proud owners of 6 K3/100 used

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : SSB modulation

2010-08-19 Thread ab2tc
Of course you have to use compression to get any kind of decent punch in your output. But I thought this would be obvious to anybody doing contesting. AB2TC - Knut Jim Cox wrote: I use the Heil ICM which has the electret element but still have to use a good bit of compression

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Discoveries

2010-08-17 Thread ab2tc
/SWR meter/antenna switch helps make it worse. I have tried clip-on ferrites on every wire coming out of the router, including the power supply, to no avail. Does anybody have any insight on what on Ethernet is going on at approximately the 60kHz rate? AB2TC - Knut Rick Prather-2 wrote: I can

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Discoveries

2010-08-17 Thread ab2tc
Hi, I am painfully aware of that. Clip-ons in this case was the only practical thing to try. AB2TC - Knut Jim Brown-10 wrote: On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:06:47 -0700 (PDT), ab2tc wrote: I have tried clip-on ferrites on every wire coming out of the router, Clip on ferrites

Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse

2010-08-12 Thread ab2tc
I completely agree with you. The inline fuses are there for mobile installations where you have a direct connection to the car battery. On my ICOM radios I have always shortened the power cable removing the inline fuse in the process. AB2TC - Knut David Cutter wrote: You are much better off

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Power supply

2010-08-11 Thread ab2tc
If Elecraft could come up with a replacement for the KPA3 delivering 100-200W with 40dB IMD performance, I would buy one in an instant. Forget about the power supply, that's a commodity. AB2TC - Knut Julian, G4ILO wrote: snip Could 200W be done within the K3 form factor (and without

Re: [Elecraft] K3: PRE/ATT Bug or feature?

2010-08-11 Thread ab2tc
in the tuner when needed, the receive signal goes up (mismatch loses receive signal too). AB2TC - Knut drewko wrote: Actually, you will probably LOSE a couple of db by switching on both preamp and attenuator compared to having both switched off. (Measure your MDS and compare results if you don't

Re: [Elecraft] K3: PRE/ATT Bug or feature?

2010-08-11 Thread ab2tc
will be significantly raised and there is *no* advantage gained. The total dynamic range will be reduced by at least the increase in the noise floor (that's assuming that the preamp is completely distortion free). AB2TC - Knut The Smiths wrote: I find it to be much better in some circumstances. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Installation Problem (somewhat OT)

2010-08-05 Thread ab2tc
and write files in that directory. AB2TC - Knut Mike-14-3 wrote: Hmm. My directory comes up with RO also, and I can also write there. Thanks Microsoft... I use InnoSetup for my installs, and it has a constant that will put writable files in the proper directory, and I

Re: [Elecraft] OT QRZ.com

2010-08-05 Thread ab2tc
Hi, I have no problem here in CNY. I use it a lot all the time. But I tried tracert qrz.com and it fails in the same place as the trace in an earlier post in this thread. Pinging it fails as well, I now notice, probably for the same reason. ab2tc - Knut Eric Fitzgerald-2 wrote: I'll bet

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter

2010-08-04 Thread ab2tc
would provide a zip file with all the necessary files, whether it's a beta or not. But I am OK for now. AB2TC - Knut Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Not everyone has a computer in the shack or, if they do, a computer connected to the internet. So those people usually download the firmware

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter

2010-08-03 Thread ab2tc
if each new release has a complete zip file. I also found and downloaded the install for utility 1.3.7.26. AB2TC - Knut wayne burdick wrote: K3 production firmware revision 4.05 (with DSP rev. 2.60) is now available. This release is required for those using a P3 Panadapter. Please send any

Re: [Elecraft] Does P3 panadapter have brightness control?

2010-07-27 Thread ab2tc
the race. If I really wanted to optimize this for a contest, I could probably carefully arrange the LP-PAN and logger windows so they don't overlap, but my contesting is just casual hunt and pounce so I am not really that much in a rush. AB2TC - Knut Steve Ellington wrote: I would sure like

Re: [Elecraft] off topic

2010-07-26 Thread ab2tc
Entering this in a browser works fine here: http://www.winlink.org/ Now to the original topic, thanks to the many who responded with sources for the powerpoles. I decided to order a few from Elecraft since I was ordering another filter anyway. AB2TC - Knut ussv dharma wrote: Aloha Peoples

[Elecraft] [K3] DC Power cable

2010-07-24 Thread ab2tc
. Vibration is not an issue in my shack installation. AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-DC-Power-cable-tp562p562.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Recording from LIN OUT

2010-07-21 Thread ab2tc
Hi, I support the request for a fixed level line out for the TX audio very much. I do not find the current options satisfactory. AB2TC - Knut Peter-64 wrote: Hector and several others, Yes its possible to record your own audio. But you have to set MON on In a Multi/Multi set up every

Re: [Elecraft] Reduced-height bail

2010-07-06 Thread ab2tc
. The 1 1/2 (1 x 2 wood!) feels just right. AB2TC - Knut Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: I would respectfully suggest that this is exactly what this list *should* be used for - hunting up answers *about Elecraft products* when your own efforts have not succeeded. As for this specific topic

Re: [Elecraft] Reduced-height bail (cost)

2010-07-05 Thread ab2tc
, but if Elecraft indeed has one that fits I would order it next time I have something more important to order. I don't think $15 is unreasonable either. Spare parts are expensive. AB2TC - Knut David Christ wrote: Actually that sounds reasonable. The item may not cost a whole lot to manufacture

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters Newbie

2010-07-01 Thread ab2tc
and them popping up in HRD, sometimes several minutes. I'd love to point and click to qsy directly in the cluster client, but haven't figured out how. I do have LP-Bridge between the K3 and HRD. Where do I look for the K3 setup in the CC software? AB2TC - Knut Greg - AB7R wrote: You can also

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Recall

2010-06-26 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Don't hit the MV button again! Band changes as soon as you hit the number button. AB2TC - Knut Tom Boucher wrote: Can anyone throw any light on the following way in which my K3 has always behaved? Using memories 00 - 09 as if they were band switches: Config: Mem 0-9 : Band Sel

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RS232 no data out

2010-06-09 Thread ab2tc
. For that very reason I have a second radio for taking places. Knock on wood, so far I have not have any damage to any radio from thunderstorms. AB2TC - Knut Monty Shultes wrote: Every summer I write this little note. If you see lightning or hear thunder, disconnect all cables and wires to your K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keypad freq entry curiosity

2010-05-23 Thread ab2tc
and never noticed this. AB2TC - Knut John - N0EVH wrote: I was in the middle of making a freq change on 40 meters when a loud signal came on so I grabbed the AF gain and found out that it will not work until after one has completed entry of the freq and tapped the AFX button. Not a big deal

Re: [Elecraft] OT: virtual serial port setup help needed

2010-05-15 Thread ab2tc
baud but since the port is virtual I suspect the speed does not matter. COM11 is for a little cute S-meter program that I seldom use. Try it out. It's not that hard. Knut - AB2TC Sam Morgan-3 wrote: I have 8 'real' (not usb) serial ports on my computer. My K3 is using Com 3. Using Ham Radio

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Help, hex key for split knob

2010-05-13 Thread ab2tc
plastic holder to hang on my tool wall. I had no problem putting the knob on, no excessive friction or tendency of the tool to slip. Just finger tightened it (them) and don't expect any problem with that one for years to come. Don't know what all the fuss is about. AB2TC - Knut W8JI wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Icom net was on 14.316 todaye

2010-05-09 Thread ab2tc
I followed the entire net session and don't recall hearing your call. Do you have a beam? If you do and it was pointed to WA it would explain me not hearing your call, but I normally have fairly decent propagation to Texas on 20m. Did you hear my QSO with K7SJ? AB2TC - Knut Sam Morgan-3 wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Icom net was on 14.316 todaye

2010-05-09 Thread ab2tc
OK, with 400W I should really have heard you. Did you hear the the EI station logging in? He was reasonable strong here in CNY and obviously in WA. AB2TC - Knut Sam Morgan-3 wrote: On 5/9/2010 1:47 PM, ab2tc wrote: I followed the entire net session and don't recall hearing your call. Do

[Elecraft] [K3} Help, hex key for split knob

2010-05-08 Thread ab2tc
is 1.5mm and is too big. My smallest inch one is 5/64 which is close to 2mm and of course way too big. What is the size required and how do I go about acquiring it? AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Help-hex-key-for-split-knob-tp5024310p5024310.html

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Help, hex key for split knob

2010-05-08 Thread ab2tc
Hi all, I guess Ill be heading out to the hardware store for a 0.050 or 1.27mm allen wrench tomorrow. My radio was a kit originally, but I bought it 2nd hand from the builder and may not have recieved the allen key. AB2TC - Knut N1JM wrote: If yours was a kit, you should of got one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Notch

2010-04-27 Thread ab2tc
interference without ill effects and it's inside the AGC loop. AB2TC - Knut W0EWM wrote: The problem with having the manual notch filter outside the AGC loop is that if you are trying to notch out a CW signal, although the tone is eliminated, the notched signal causes the AGC to pump

Re: [Elecraft] W2IHY 8 band equalizer and EQ Plus

2010-04-26 Thread ab2tc
On the K3 what would be the approximate setting for 10dB compression? AB2TC - Knut Jim Brown-10 wrote: snip In a noisy environment, it always helps to work close to the mic. It is ALWAYS good practice to use the minimum mic gain needed to get good modulation, use no more than about

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Notch

2010-04-26 Thread ab2tc
often when the inevitable tunerupper appears on top of a DX's frequency. AB2TC - Knut Bob Cunnings wrote: No. This question comes up once in a while. Lyle made a couple of statements on the subject in a past thread: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg62779.html

Re: [Elecraft] W2IHY 8 band equalizer and EQ Plus

2010-04-26 Thread ab2tc
I am using a Heil Proset, IC element, Mic gain to LO, setting 35 and compression set at 20. With this I can not talk the CMP reading above 10 or the ALC reading above 7. I get good audio reports and just as importantly I get heard remarkably well by DX stations. AB2TC - Knut Jim Brown-10 wrote

Re: [Elecraft] W2IHY 8 band equalizer and EQ Plus

2010-04-26 Thread ab2tc
Case in point. Just broke a huge pileup for 8R1AK/P. I am barefoot with a G5RV. AB2TC - Knut ab2tc wrote: I am using a Heil Proset, IC element, Mic gain to LO, setting 35 and compression set at 20. With this I can not talk the CMP reading above 10 or the ALC reading above 7. I get good

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Gain calibration

2010-04-24 Thread ab2tc
attempt my S-meter is perfect and whan backing off the RF gain it rises smoothly up to past the S9+60dB point. AB2TC - Knut Ian Maude wrote: Yes I did Ken. In fact I have just been through all the calibration steps, leaving the S-meter one until last. It just seeks odd that the RF agin seems

Re: [Elecraft] Wow! Nice Knobs :-)

2010-04-22 Thread ab2tc
experience with ICOM knobs). I would gladly pay the $100 price for a K3 compatible tuning knob equivalent to my IC718 or IC7200 tuning knobs. I would never pay this kind of money for mere eye candy. AB2TC - Knut Don Rasmussen wrote: For K3: I have never had such a nicely balanced knob

Re: [Elecraft] k2 pll and ref osc issues n0xdb

2010-04-18 Thread ab2tc
of us are posting even more information on QRZ.com and personal web sites. Why don't you simply ignore the anonymous postings and continue to be of assistance to everybody else? AB2TC - Knut Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: No personal information was posted, it was only publically available information

Re: [Elecraft] News from Visalia! (:-))

2010-04-17 Thread ab2tc
. On the topic of 120/220V, of course I have nothing against 220V which is a must in Europe, as long as it will run on 120V. I do not currently have 220V in the shack but could relatively easliy install it as the breaker panel is just next door. AB2TC - AB2TC Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote

Re: [Elecraft] News from Visalia! (:-))

2010-04-17 Thread ab2tc
of corrosion and decay after 4 CNY winters but it's still working fine. I have a spare on hand to install when it gives out. It's cheap enough to be a throwaway item. Hint: Use Ethernet for the remote connection, please. It's easy nowadays. AB2TC - Knut Claude Du Berger wrote: Yes, Yes, Yes... 73

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

2010-04-16 Thread ab2tc
Assuming this is a solid state amp that can be powered by 120V (not 220V), I am extremely interested, too. This is just the amount of power boost I could sometimes use and it will not destroy my present switches and tuners (hopefully). AB2TC - KNut Grant Youngman wrote: That is VERY good

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power output on SSB

2010-03-30 Thread ab2tc
change without transmitting on the other band? I have a habit of using the A/B button to take a quick peek on 10m, then coming back if there is nothing there. AB2TC - Knut Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: No, please, this is not a power calibration issue! Bull ... I have seen it and can

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power output on SSB

2010-03-29 Thread ab2tc
. AB2TC - Knut Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: When I whistle to mic and tune my linear amplifier, I notice that last watts going up very slowly. Without linear I tested and sometimes first 80 watts out normally but from 80 to 100 watts it takes about 2-3 seconds. Sounds like a power

Re: [Elecraft] ALC overshoot

2010-03-29 Thread ab2tc
the opinion that the real bad signals heard are due to to PAs being operated with no ALC feedback to the exciter feeding it and operators being clueless to this. A properly operating ALC system should be virtually impossible to talk into serious distortion. AB2TC - Knut W8JI wrote

Re: [Elecraft] USB to serial angst

2010-03-15 Thread ab2tc
And I have one from IOGear that looks exactly like it, too. My final choice after trying many, including the much praised Keyspan. This is the only one which does not occasionally blue-screen LP-Bridge. AB2TC - Knut Julian, G4ILO wrote: snip That looks *exactly* like the one I've got

Re: [Elecraft] K3: rear microfone plug problem

2010-03-12 Thread ab2tc
not sure if there is such a thing as a quality 1/8 phone socket, especially the stereo ones. I wish Elecraft (and Heil for that matter) had avoided them. AB2TC - KNut oe9fwv wrote: hi Doug, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 schrieb am 12 Mar 2010 um 15:24: I have a similar problem, but it's

[Elecraft] [K3]Microphone socket wobble

2010-03-09 Thread ab2tc
sleeve not anchored to the board at all? Is there anything that can be done about this? I am entertaining the idea of having a 2nd mic attached to the front connector, but frankly the wobble does bother me. AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Microphone-socket-wobble

Re: [Elecraft] [K3]Microphone socket wobble

2010-03-09 Thread ab2tc
I might want to do that. Is there any truth to the rumor that this can be accessed by removing the left side panel only? I really don't want to got through the front panel disassembly and reassembly. AB2TC - Knut Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Knut, Not to worry, it is just the shell

Re: [Elecraft] IF output buffer gain Mod

2010-03-02 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Via means by way of as in via airmail. In this case we route from one side of the board to the other (or from one layer to another) via a feedthrough as they used to be called. In this day of shortforms and acronyms they are universally simply called via's. AB2TC - Knut Radio Amateur N5GE

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration - No mono plugs in the stereo spkr jack!

2010-02-25 Thread ab2tc
on their last day of operation. It's very encouraging to see the increasing use of K3s in this kind of operations. AB2TC - Knut Dave Hachadorian wrote: Here's another way to blow U1 - turn off the agc and tune across a very loud signal. As I have said before, the audio amp should

Re: [Elecraft] K3, headphones, and audio limiting??

2010-02-22 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Yes, the K3 has an audio limiter, but more importantly it's AGC can be configured to virtually eliminate audio level differences once the signal is above the AGC threshold. Not everybody likes this, but it will prevent the experience you mention with the K2. AB2TC - Knut -- View

Re: [Elecraft] Why the KTCXO3-1 ??

2010-02-22 Thread ab2tc
stability and accuracy. AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Why-the-KTCXO3-1-tp4615510p4615825.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] W9OY on P3

2010-02-19 Thread ab2tc
come close to the gorgeous high resolution PowerSDR panadapter display on a high resolution monitor. But they really need to work on making that software a little easier to install and maintain. It is really the only serious knock against the LP-PAN panadapter solution. AB2TC - Knut AD4C2009 wrote

Re: [Elecraft] W9OY on P3

2010-02-19 Thread ab2tc
is underpowered and not much of a joy. I am a firmware developer and we always worry whenever the CPU utilization exceeds 50% even though we use OS's that allow intelligent prioritization of tasks. AB2TC - Knut Al Lorona wrote: Just a minor point: There might be a misconception that high CPU utilization

Re: [Elecraft] Man Hospitalized

2010-02-09 Thread ab2tc
Absolutely hysterically funny and to the point! Knut - AB2TC N3PSJ-2 wrote: Hilarious! Ken KE3C On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 6:58 PM, Mike B kw...@comcast.net wrote: Grant Youngman wrote: Too good!! :-) And too true! snip -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP AGC Question

2010-02-08 Thread ab2tc
Hi, I use the 200 ohm Heil proset and even with the AF gain set to LO I have no problem getting enough audio or distortion free audio. Either there is a number of defective prosets or K3s out there because this is making no sense at all. Knut - AB2TC Grant Youngman wrote: snip

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility program issue

2010-02-06 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Yes, I have the same problem and Elecraft has been made aware of it. I almost never use the utility for anything else than downloading new firmware, but I can believe that the program opens the com port whether it needs it or not. Knut - AB2TC Wes Stewart wrote: I've been meaning

Re: [Elecraft] Attenuator and RF Gain Settings

2010-02-02 Thread ab2tc
Hi, I wish I could set it higher than 008. I am also in a relatively quiet location but on 20m with an AGC threshold of 008 my atmospheric noise is normally above the AGC threshold. So when I want comfortable listening I back off the RF gain until the S-meter shows about S4 or so. Not a big

Re: [Elecraft] Attenuator and RF Gain Settings

2010-02-02 Thread ab2tc
on this. This is just about my only complaint (except the 3.9 and and 7.8kHz audio spurs) about the K3. Knut - AB2TC Julian, G4ILO [via Elecraft] wrote: ab2tc wrote: I wish I could set it higher than 008. So do I. Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net tomorrow needs an NCS

2010-01-17 Thread ab2tc
Hi, I second that. The frequency you qsy'd to, 14310, was very good here, much better than the normal 14314 frequency which almost always has QRM from both 313 and 316. Could we consider making this at least a trial move? Knut - AB2TC N3PSJ-2 wrote: You did a nice job running the net

Re: [Elecraft] Disgruntled Europeans

2010-01-04 Thread ab2tc
%. I do feel bad for my fellow hams in most other countries who are not as fortunate. AB2TC - Knut Julian, G4ILO wrote: It's really a dream. There are so many hid of all sortsden costs that much of the saving gets eaten up by the time the product gets here. I just did a quick example

[Elecraft] K3: AF volume control

2009-12-31 Thread ab2tc
, but this should be easy to convert to logarithmic (or more correctly, exponential) response. AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-AF-volume-control-tp4238422p4238422.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Spurious

2009-12-22 Thread ab2tc
problem with RFI into the amplified speakers in your shack, you are also going to have RFI into your (poorly shielded) stereo system, TV, telephones and just about any electronic device in your house (and your neighbor's house). AB2TC - Knut David Cutter wrote: Jim I know of a military

Re: [Elecraft] : K3 receiver noise - my test results (long)

2009-12-20 Thread ab2tc
I turn it off. Look here for a spectral display of my line out with an XG1 generating 50uV: http://ab2tc:82/pictures/k3_line_out_50uv_lev016.png Don't get me wrong. This is fairly clean and I am not of those who perceive the K3 RX audio as harsh or noisy. But I would like the ability set the AGC

Re: [Elecraft] : K3 receiver noise - my test results (long)

2009-12-20 Thread ab2tc
Hi again, Sorry, that link will only work from inside my LAN. Here is a correction: http://ab2tc.getmyip.com:82/pictures/k3_line_out_50uv_lev016.png Knut - AB2TC ab2tc wrote: Hi, Is it just me that have two fairly strong audio spurs at 3.9 and 7.8kHz? By strong I mean about 70dB snipP

Re: [Elecraft] K3: DRM listening?

2009-12-11 Thread ab2tc
be heard in North America. The future of DRM is pretty murky. As you can guess from my description, it's also quite a few programs that all have to be set up correctly, none of them being really simple. AB2TC - Knut Brian Machesney wrote: Now that I'm enjoying SWLing again, I'd like to try

Re: [Elecraft] K3: DRM listening?

2009-12-11 Thread ab2tc
I am not sure if the 13kHz FM filter is wide enough, but if it is, your suggestion should work. I didn't have the FM filter at the time. I think PowerSDR allows 15kHz for its DRM mode and it may have less group delay distortion than the crystal filter. The decoder is finicky. Knut - AB2TC Jim

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: SWR meter adjustment

2009-12-07 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Do you have the internal antenna tuner option installed? AB2TC - Knut N0SA wrote: I just noticed that the SWR meter readings on my K3 do not match my IC-7000 or my Palstar antenna analyzer. The Icom and the Palstar both read the same but the K3 reads lower. The K3 reads 1.0:1

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and Firewire

2009-12-06 Thread ab2tc
, now come with fast Ethernet controllers onboard and IP stacks are easy to come by these days. So a separate embedded computer to run the Ethernet interface is often no longer necessary. Knut -AB2TC Brendan Minish wrote: Top posting feels all wrong ;-) Forget Firewire for this. Firewire

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in SS SSB

2009-11-23 Thread ab2tc
Hi, If you are running a frequency, why don't to put the rig in split mode and lock the B VFO instead of using the RIT? AB2TC Knut K5WA wrote: I really don't like getting on SSB but the K3 makes it tolerable. snip Rather than adjust the filter width or skirts on each contact, I found

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