[Elecraft] So: Which mini-keyboard to use with the PX3?

2015-10-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, I'm shopping for a very compact (10" or less in width) wireless keyboard to use with my PX3. Obviously it'll be no-frills, no numeric keypad, etc. The Logitech 360 works great but takes up too much space, IMHO. The PX3's keyboard feature has been in test for awhile. Can anyone enthusia

[Elecraft] Corrected QST KSYN3A review article (link)

2015-10-22 Thread Wayne Burdick
A corrected version of QST's KSYN3A review article can be obtained here: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/QST%20KSYN3A%20revised.pdf Figures 10 and 11 have been updated by the ARRL to show the KSYN3A's actual transmit phase noise. As you can see, relative to the original synth, the KSYN3A has far

Re: [Elecraft] QST Review of KSYN3A synth has erroneous TX phase noise plot

2015-10-21 Thread Wayne Burdick
We also bear some responsibility, since the review was sent to us before publication. The Elecraft CSI team is still trying to figure out how we missed this one. Wayne N6KR On Oct 21, 2015, at 9:55 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Wed,10/21/2015 9:16 AM, jim wrote: >> In today's age, a simple "My B

Re: [Elecraft] QST Review of KSYN3A synth has erroneous TX phase noise plot

2015-10-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
scribe to ARRL, so not privy to that info!! > > Ken.. G0ORH - M3i > > Sent from my iPad > > >> On 20 Oct 2015, at 01:03, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> You may have noticed that QST recently reviewed the K3's performance >

[Elecraft] QST Review of KSYN3A synth has erroneous TX phase noise plot

2015-10-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, You may have noticed that QST recently reviewed the K3's performance before/after swapping in a new KSYN3A synthesizer. While the review text was accurate (and complimentary), there was a significant error in the KSYN3A TX phase noise plot (Figure 10). This error made it appear as if th

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Macro issue with AGC SLP

2015-10-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Jerry, Some K3S/K3 menu entries don't yet support the MP command (remote parameter GET/SET). See Table 5 of the Programmer's Reference. Since you asked, I'll add MP command support for the AGC SLP menu entry in the next firmware release. 73, Wayne N6KR >> >> -Original Message- >> F

Re: [Elecraft] OT: VHF radio in Tesla Model S

2015-10-06 Thread Wayne Burdick
owered laughing stocks they were typically portrayed as. > > Dave AB7E > > > > On 10/6/2015 10:41 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> >> As for any engineer rumored to own a Tesla: Who am I to comment on whether >> they should raid their retirement nest-eggs

Re: [Elecraft] TX3X K3/KPA500 DXpedition to Chesterfield Islands on the air

2015-10-06 Thread Wayne Burdick
Maybe the TX3X team actually has a life? (Snorkeling, beer, group sing-a-longs, sleeping, leisurely brunch, more beer) Wayne On Oct 6, 2015, at 11:08 AM, "Wes (N7WS)" wrote: > Rolling along? Twelve ops, seven complete 500W stations and ton of antennas > and 21K Q's in 6 days. > > E6GG

Re: [Elecraft] OT: VHF radio in Tesla Model S

2015-10-06 Thread Wayne Burdick
IMHO the current Tesla is a transitional vehicle on the way to inexpensive cars powered by graphene ultra capacitors instead of Li-ion batteries. POTUS see the future and is moving things along in that direction :) Wayne On Oct 6, 2015, at 10:56 AM, mfsj wrote: > But the POTUS gives rebates

Re: [Elecraft] OT: VHF radio in Tesla Model S

2015-10-06 Thread Wayne Burdick
Neither Elecraft co-owner has a Tesla, nor are we likely to get them anytime soon, speaking strictly for both of us. I drive a very pragmatic Honda CRV and am coveting a Prius V for its better gas mileage. I prefer not to drive at all, actually. I have a hybrid mountain bike that runs on the equ

[Elecraft] New K3/K3S firmware handles CR/LF characters in RTTY and PSK modes

2015-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, We're looking for a few testers for the latest K3/K3S field-test firmware. This rev fulfills a long-standing request to properly handle carriage-return (CR) and line-feed (LF) characters in our built-in data modes, FSK-D and PSK-D. CR and LF characters are used for screen formatting, au

Re: [Elecraft] Update: K3 Issues Since Synthesizer Upgrade

2015-10-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
> #4 is easily reproduced. In SSB mode, activate the PTT. Push the REV key, > and one of two things happens: > if you keep the radio keyed, ERR PTT shows on VFO B until you unkey it, then > its followed by ERR KEY. > Happens with any key that doesn't function when you're transmitting. When it

Re: [Elecraft] ACC2

2015-10-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
Frank, I'm sorry to hear that the cables had to be replaced. This is very unusual. We have them custom made and they're supposed to be 100% tested. I'll get this feedback to our manufacturing supervisor. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 1, 2015, at 10:10 AM, bsusb wrote: > > I need to clarify some of

[Elecraft] The KSYN3A synth will always be available as a K3 upgrade

2015-10-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, Just to put an end to any unfounded rumors: The KSYN3A will always be available for K3 upgrades. We use the same synth module in the K3S, and there is no end date. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] Update: K3 Issues Since Synthesizer Upgrade

2015-10-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
OK, Dennis, I'll try to reproduce this. Wayne N6KR On Oct 1, 2015, at 11:14 AM, Dennis wrote: > Wayne > > I've tried to reproduce #2 with no luck. It happened several times during > the contest, but I couldn't draw > any conclusions with what I was doing and the pops. I've played with the

Re: [Elecraft] Update: K3 Issues Since Synthesizer Upgrade

2015-10-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Dennis, > #2- I have heard a number of loud audio "pops" since the above changes. Please email me directly with a description of how these pops can be produced, i.e. what controls you're using at the time. > #4- During CQWW RTTY, if I was transmitting and pushed a key- say A/B, or > Rev- t

Re: [Elecraft] VFO B is tracking VFO A

2015-10-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Oct 1, 2015, at 9:18 AM, paul ecker wrote: > Wayne - Tnx for explanation. Further question. > VFO IND = YES allows VFO B to be on a different band. This is most useful > with the sub receiver. > > So if I have VFO IND set to YES, does this preclude using the SCAN feature? You can still us

Re: [Elecraft] VFO B is tracking VFO A

2015-10-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
paul ecker wrote: > A related question: What is difference between VFO IND and VFO LNK ? VFO IND = NO (default) keeps VFO A and B on the same band at all times. VFO IND = YES allows VFO B to be on a different band. This is most useful with the sub receiver. VFO LNK just slaves VFO B to VFO

Re: [Elecraft] ACC2

2015-09-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Frank, ACC2 has two outputs: a keyline for the amp (always on), and a general-purpose programmable output (GPIO). The latter is what's controlled by the ACC2 IO menu entry. You can use this signal for various functions as described in the ACC2 IO menu entry. When the amp is used with our cust

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Test Mode TX and TX Monitor?

2015-09-29 Thread Wayne Burdick
Dan, This is very odd behavior. There should be no output in TEST mode, and no contribution to SWR from the KAT3A. The two problems may be related. I hope you can return the rig to us for analysis. It will of course be covered under warranty. 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 29, 2015, at 11:59 AM, Dan A

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

2015-09-27 Thread Wayne Burdick
>> Am 25.09.2015 um 19:01 schrieb Jim McDonald: >>> 60W equivalent LEDs are $3 for a pack of three at Costco in the Chicago >>> area due to an instant rebate from ComEd, the area power company. I really >>> like them, so I need to find a home for my inventory of CFLs. The proper place for CFL

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Roofing Filter

2015-09-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
As I mentioned earlier, we're considering various alternatives. 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 25, 2015, at 3:20 PM, Kevin Stover wrote: > Yep. > INRAD isn't making/selling them anymore either so 250Hz is as tight as you > can go until/if Elecraft comes up with a suitable replacement. I'm not > hold

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

2015-09-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
I received many helpful replies on my quasi-off-topic post. Once I've digested it all and have something meaningful in the way of a summary, I'll send an update. tnx Wayne N6KR On Sep 25, 2015, at 2:57 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: > Yes, Wayne did so and I obliged, asking him to post a summary of

[Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

2015-09-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, Some of our friends are putting in large solar arrays that feed power back into the electrical grid. I'm looking for something smaller and simpler since our electricity use is very low overall. The reason it's so low is that we've converted all of our lighting to LED. (LED bulbs that c

Re: [Elecraft] K3 8651 No RF Out or In - new KSYN3A died!

2015-09-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Ralph, That error message is applicable only to the old synthesizer, indicating the new one has not been detected by the K3 firmware. Customer support will immediately send out a replacement (please contact them to make arrangements). We'd like to get the original back for analysis. 73, Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Multi-two environment

2015-09-22 Thread Wayne Burdick
As with Field-Day operation, I would recommend two things: 1. Keep antennas separate as far apart as possible (this is just good multi-station practice) 2. Set up all KX3s to have their isolation amplifiers turned on (MENU:RX ISO). This keeps the local oscillators of different radios from inter

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker - New Thread

2015-09-22 Thread Wayne Burdick
Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote: > Will stainless screws be an option or standard? Standard. > Will there be a special firmware utility program for it, and if so will there > be an IBM 7094 version? Will I be able to copy 75 wpm on it (I already know > the answer to that one). No comment :)

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker - New Thread

2015-09-22 Thread Wayne Burdick
Henry Pollock - K4TMC wrote: > Will the SP3 have a serial number? No, but feel free to add one of your own. You get points for style. The rest is left as an exercise for the reader. > For those with the newer K3S model, can they get one with a SP3S logo? The standard SP3 works equally wel

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How Set WPM CK

2015-09-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hold TEXT DEC switch, then rotate VFO B to select the CW decode mode (OFF, TX ONLY, etc.). One of the selections is "WPM CHK". 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 17, 2015, at 8:28 AM, Phil Anderson wrote: > RE: K3. How do I set the CW "WPM CHK" in the VFO-B display area: > > Manual says use WPM CHK but d

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Keith, This all seemed pretty simple on our end: - We've been asked a gazillion times for a matching speaker - We worked with a speaker design expert to do the acoustic design, adding a versatile mono/stereo A/B switch for station integration - We kept the price as low as we possible could

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Bob, Here's an expanded list of specs on the SP3: Weight: 4 lb, 8.4 oz ( 2.5 kg) Speaker Size: 3” x 5” (77 x 127 mm) Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms (note: the K3's internal speaker is also 4 ohms) Magnet Type: Neodymium Power Handling Capability: 15 W Frequency Response: 10

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details [Updated photos]

2015-09-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
Here are two much better photos of the SP3: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/sp3_2a.jpg http://www.elecraft.com/K3/sp3_1a.jpg 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://ma

Re: [Elecraft] SP3 speaker sensitivity

2015-09-13 Thread Wayne Burdick
90 dB SPL. Wayne N6KR On Sep 13, 2015, at 6:06 AM, Jim Hoge wrote: > What is the sensitivity of the external speaker? > Tnx,Jim W5QM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailma

Re: [Elecraft] SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
The SP3 is passive. The K3's AF amp has plenty of audio drive. We have seen zero RFI issues during our testing. 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 12, 2015, at 7:56 PM, Alan Geller via Elecraft wrote: > Wayne, > Could you comment on what steps you took for RF isolation. I assume that > since it wasn’t m

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Marc W8SDG > > >> On Sep 12, 2015, at 8:33 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> >> We don't have any current plan to offer the enclosure by itself. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >>> On Sep 12, 2015, at 5:28 PM, "Richard W. Solomo

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
We don't have any current plan to offer the enclosure by itself. 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 12, 2015, at 5:28 PM, "Richard W. Solomon" wrote: > Would it be possible to buy just the enclosure ? > It is said the P3 and the SP3 are the same size. > > 73, Dick, W1KSZ > > -Original Message- >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Gary wrote: > Your offering free postage and upsize with fries with the SP3? No, just a built-in stereo A/B source switch :) OTOH, the fries are on me if you ever visit California. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://ma

Re: [Elecraft] K3S/100 very low TX power

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Ian, This sounds like an intermittent connection somewhere, possibly in the 10-W amplifier stage. Try re-tightening all of the hardware on the bottom covers, including the screws that hold the PA device tabs to bottom cover B. Also try reseating the 10-W amp module. If this doesn't help, tr

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV How to use fm repeaters

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
See "FM" at the bottom of the right column on page 31 of the K3 or K3S manual. Let me know if you need further info. 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 12, 2015, at 1:55 PM, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE wrote: > How dose one set the access tones and and offsets on repeaters when > using K144XV. > Amateur

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
> The joy of living in a resource rich country with nowhere to sell it :-( Bet you could solar-power the entire country, Gary. I'm picturing one colossal array aimed at a boiler on top of Ayers Rock :) Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing l

Re: [Elecraft] K3S height with stand extended?

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
6.25" with the stand deployed, and about 4.5" with the stand folded against the case. Wayne N6KR On Sep 12, 2015, at 1:32 PM, wrote: > Hi All, > I'm designing a hutch for my operating desk and would like to know the > height of the K3S with the stand extended. The 4" dimension given for the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Phil, If you ever decide to seriously downsize, you can mount a KX3 inside an SP3. Wayne N6KR On Sep 12, 2015, at 11:05 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > The idea of producing a matching speaker is inevitable given the history of > matching speakers (Note: obviously the idea of “matching” has differe

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker: built-in power supply?

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
"Fred Townsend" wrote: > Will the speaker housing have a place to slide the Powerwerx supply into the > back? Hi Fred, The SP3 has a lot of room inside and is very solidly constructed, so it's a great platform for a DIY add-in like a power supply. You would only have to modify one piece of s

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Tyler (KC2LST) wrote: > ...from the photos on Twitter it looks like a very nice unit. As I recall > there have been a number of discussions on this reflector debating the merits > of various third-party external speakers and quite a few called on Elecraft > to produce one of its own, to match t

[Elecraft] Switching the K3 or K3S to 600 meters with a macro

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, Using 600 meters (~472 kHz) on the K3 or K3S with an external transverter requires setting the CONFIG:KXV3 menu entry to TEST mode. This routes the RX and TX signals through the XVTR IN and OUT jacks. You then need to switch to 160 meters, select the desired mode, tune in VFO A, etc. A

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 macro for less than one watt?

2015-09-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Ron, Sending K22;PC005; will set the KX3 to 0.5 watts (for example). The trick here is using the "K2" meta command, originally written for the K2. The default is K20 mode (no modification of commands). But if you send K22; then some commands will behave differently, including the PC com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker!

2015-09-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
Note the different model number :) More photos coming soon. Wayne N6KR On Sep 11, 2015, at 4:41 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: > 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] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, The SP3 is our new external speaker. We'll have a product brochure and photos soon, but here's a brief list of features: - styled to match the Elecraft K-Line - same size as the Elecraft P3 Panadapter, with matching fold-up tilt stand - works with any transceiver, but optimized for use

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Modes

2015-09-09 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Sep 9, 2015, at 8:38 AM, "w...@msn.com" wrote: > My KX3 ATU is normally set to AUTO in the menu. > Does this mean it will automatically tune without user action? No. AUTO in the KX3 (or K3/K3S) means that the automatic antenna tuner is in-line rather than bypassed. To tune, tap ATU TUNE. T

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

2015-09-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Gary, The advantage of the KIO3B is that it can replace three cables (RS232, LINE IN, LINE OUT) with a single USB cable. Some want it just to reduce clutter at their home station, while others take the rig camping, RV-ing, hotel-inc, etc., and want it for the reduction in stuff they need to

Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

2015-09-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Steve, The built-in decode functions in the KX3 (etc.) were never meant to replace fire-breathing PC-based implementations running thousands of lines of code on multi-GHz processors. Our customers like the decode/encode capability for its convenient, casual operation. Examples: - Field Da

[Elecraft] First QSOs using PX3 with keyboard

2015-09-05 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, This afternoon I installed an early version of the PX3 firmware with full keyboard support. Works great with a Logitech K360 wireless keyboard (a real steal at $19). I made a few QSOs in both CW and RTTY mode (FSK-D on the KX3) to check things out. The PX3 won't work with just any USB

Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

2015-09-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Phil, Just to clarify: Both the KX3 and K3/K3S are SDRs. A major difference between these rigs and something like the IC-7300 or Flex 6xxx series is that our A-to-D converters (ADCs) are protected from wideband interference by a narrowband I.F. The K3/K3S uses crystal filters, while the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 help

2015-08-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Thaire, Is the message occurring in receive mode? If so, try plugging in headphones. This disables the speaker amplifier, which in theory could be a source of high current. Turn on the radio and immediately set AF GAIN to zero. If that allows the radio to stay on longer, tap DISP and rotate

Re: [Elecraft] K3S OR K3

2015-08-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
The K3S and K3 also draw a lot less current than your average high-performance desktop radio, typically 900-1200 mA in RX mode. This can greatly extend operating time for lightweight DXpedition, RV, or Field Day stations that are battery powered. A few other features come into play during fiel

Re: [Elecraft] K3- 630 meters

2015-08-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Amazing, Ken! Thanks for the report. Wayne N6KR On Aug 18, 2015, at 7:43 AM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft wrote: > Hello all, > Good condx on 630 meters > With the K3 and homebrew power amp running 5 watts ERP on 630 meters ( > 475.710 khz )And 60 ft vertical with top loading. > Last night ( 8

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade

2015-08-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
David, The KXV3B itself should have nothing to do with this unless it is damaged or installed incorrectly. Also, many K3 users have this same hardware setup along with rev. 5.33 firmware. So I suspect a firmware configuration issue. Make sure you're not in TX TEST mode; have crystal filters con

[Elecraft] Need testers for new KX3 firmware allowing 10 W output down to 10 V supply

2015-08-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, We have a new field-test release of KX3 firmware (rev. 2.34) that will let you set power output as high as 10 watts with a supply voltage of as little as 10 volts. Previously, settings over 5 watts required a supply voltage of 11 V. This change will be especially useful when the rig is

Re: [Elecraft] Does the K3S DSP support LMS noise reduction ?

2015-08-04 Thread Wayne Burdick
Absolutely. I'm sure Lyle, KK7P (our DSP engineering) can weigh in with more details. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 4, 2015, at 7:23 AM, "Jerry Moore" wrote: > I don't see LMS listed. Does it support that? > > Thanks in advance. > > jer > > _

[Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.33: Diversity mode works with mixed filters; "Safe" option for PTT-KEY via USB; etc.

2015-08-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, K3/K3S beta firmware rev. 5.33 is now available on our K3 software page. This release corrects a problem with diversity mode when used with the KSYN3A synthesizer; now, any combination of crystal filters can be used on the main and sub receivers. It also improves the way PTT and KEY act

Re: [Elecraft] thank you

2015-08-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
You're welcome, Ian, on behalf of our staff. Hope you enjoy using the new rig! 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 3, 2015, at 6:01 PM, "Ian" wrote: > Please thank the following folks for a great kit building experience. These > are the names from the many "This subassembly packed by" labels in each > caref

Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?

2015-08-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Dave, You don't need to use linked VFOs for this purpose. If you've set up a repeater offset on the current band, and have selected +/- rather than simplex (using the ALT switch in FM mode), then transmit will automatically be offset that amount from VFO A no matter where you tune in the ban

Re: [Elecraft] NEW K3S WALLPARER

2015-08-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
Reminds me of Tom Hanks playing the piano in the movie "Big." If you blow your K3S/P3 image up to room size and put it on the floor, could you can dance and DX at the same time? Wayne N6KR On Jul 31, 2015, at 3:42 PM, RUSSELL J. GUIDRY SR wrote: > So Kool, now I have a 27 inch K3S and P3.

Re: [Elecraft] K3_low freq mod

2015-08-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Ken, Thanks for the report. We'll be listening for you. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 1, 2015, at 10:38 AM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft wrote: > Hello all, > Today I finally had time to finish the K3 low frequency mod, adding the caps > and removing the inductors from the band pass board.All went w

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [ELECRAFT] K3s KIT low audio in speaker and phones

2015-07-31 Thread Wayne Burdick
Olaf, This is definitely not normal. Please describe your symptoms to our customer support techs so they can give you a few simple things to check. One possibility is that the crystal filter offsets are not set up correctly. The offsets are marked on the filters (except 0.00 for all Inrad filte

Re: [Elecraft] P3 vs SDR-IQ

2015-07-31 Thread Wayne Burdick
John, The P3 and PX3 use entirely different interfaces to the radio. The P3 taps into the K3/K3S 8.2 MHz I.F., while the PX3 uses a baseband I/Q signal from the KX3. While both methods provide the basic benefits of a panadapter, the P3's implementation provides higher performance, using more ex

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S firmware rev. 5.32: Sub RX mismatched filter fix; "Safe" option for PTT-KEY via USB; new remote control commands; etc.

2015-07-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Our pleasure, Mike. I'm glad it's working well for you. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jul 30, 2015, at 8:31 PM, Mike Cox wrote: > I've loaded 5.32 wondering what it does for diversity reception. Here's my > observations: > > My radio is the K3S (built last Saturday). The mismatched filters were robbed

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] DATA A v SSB maximum receiver bandwidth notas wide.

2015-07-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
I thought we'd hit the statute of limitations on this one. Thanks for the reminder. tnx Wayne N6KR On Jul 30, 2015, at 2:02 PM, Wes (N7WS) wrote: > This inconvenience was brought up a long time ago. > > Wayne said, "Filter bandwidth is stored per-mode. At present, all data > sub-modes share

[Elecraft] Looking for testers for K3/K3S firmware rev. 5.32: Sub RX mismatched filter fix; "Safe" option for PTT-KEY via USB; etc.

2015-07-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, I'm looking for a few volunteers to help us test the latest K3/K3S field-test firmware. Please email me directly *if* you have an immediate need for one of the changes described below, and can do testing right away on either a K3 or K3S. Thanks, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 5.32 / DSP 2.83

Re: [Elecraft] New K3S

2015-07-27 Thread Wayne Burdick
Bob Martin wrote: > Enabling options can be a challenge -- that could use a dedicated section > with things gathered together in one place. As an example, I just figured out > how to get the KXV3's second preamp for 10 and 6 working -- it's in the > manual, scattered about a bit, but the magic

Re: [Elecraft] New K3S

2015-07-27 Thread Wayne Burdick
Joe W2KJ wrote: > Howdy Gang: > > I wonder if anyone has received a new K3S yet?? Hi Joe, We have shipped a few dozen, but some have not been received yet, and probably half were kits, which take longer to come on-line. Some of those received have already been mentioned on this forum, or on

Re: [Elecraft] K3: 630m amplifiers

2015-07-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
CW also requires a highly stable ALC system, without unwanted dynamics, to preserve ideal envelope shaping. This is lacking on some all-mode rigs that pay little attention to CW. Wayne N6KR On Jul 26, 2015, at 9:32 PM, Alan wrote: > > > CW would be another mode that would not need a linear a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Actual bandwidth of Inrad 500hz 8-pole filter?

2015-07-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
There are accurate filter bandwidth plots on our website for each filter. Wayne N6KR On Jul 26, 2015, at 12:01 PM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" wrote: > > Looking through the other rigs that use Inrad 8 pole filters in the > 8 - 9 MHz range, those filters for which curves are shown have 6 dB > bandwidt

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup for TX at 630 Meter Band

2015-07-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
Good points, Ed. Thanks-- Wayne N6KR On Jul 25, 2015, at 2:52 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > John, > > Wayne covered the technical aspects of transmitting on 630m, but there are > legal aspects that all newbies with K3s and upgraded K3's should be aware. > There is NO HAM BAND on 630m so you

Re: [Elecraft] 200 Hz 5-pole filter

2015-07-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
We're hoping to add the 200-Hz filter back to our product line as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the 400-Hz and 250-Hz filters also do an excellent job. As I've mentioned before, any radio with 2-kHz IMDDR3 numbers in the 100-dB-plus range is going to be a solid performer on the air. A dB here or

Re: [Elecraft] 200 Hz 5-pole filter

2015-07-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Scott, I'm hoping we can offer them again in the future. We were looking at possible design/manufacturing changes about the time we all got really busy with the K3S. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:08 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: > I noticed this as well. Does anyone know why Elecraft ha

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 go kit?

2015-07-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Jon, I'm sure you'll get some responses to this question. In my case I have a 3-pound bag ready to go at all times that includes: - the KX3 with internal ATU, KXPD3 keyer paddle, 2-meter module, and MH2 mic - 8 NiMH batteries inside the case and 8 spares - two 25' lengths of #26 insulated ant

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup for TX at 630 Meter Band

2015-07-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi John, You'll need a KBPF3A (or a modified KBPF3), which has a filter for this RF range. You'll also need a KXV3 (any type), because you have to the low-level transmit signal from the XVTR OUT jack, not from the main antenna jack. (The main antenna path has a pretty steep high-pass response t

Re: [Elecraft] Mac utility with K3S Puts K3S in TX mode!

2015-07-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
We're going to try a firmware fix for this. Hopefully, a computer that's connected but turned off won't key the rig unintentionally, even with PTT or KEY in use from the port. I'll let you know. Wayne N6KR On Jul 24, 2015, at 12:30 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > Consider the FTDI driver as a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Ground Loss (long)

2015-07-22 Thread Wayne Burdick
Matches my experience, Al. This humble arrangement of wires radiates somewhere along a continuum between "vertical with one or more radials" (over perfect ground) and "inverted V mounted at a weird angle" (in free space). I think that explains the variance in loss, takeoff angle, etc. Most port

[Elecraft] Miniature self-supporting HF antennas

2015-07-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, Have you found the "perfect" above-the-treeline backpacking antenna for use with your KX3 or other small rig? I've used everything from a 10-meter coat hanger whip, to a yagi that breaks down into two dozen pieces, to a dipole held up at the center by a willing (and tall) campmate. The

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Odd freq shift in diversity mode after VFO upgrade

2015-07-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
If the filter offsets aren't matched, in diversity mode, the firmware has to set up the main/sub synths differently rather than drive both receivers from the main synth. This is supposed to be working, but there could be edge cases not covered yet. I'm looking into that. Wayne N6KR On Jul 12,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Odd freq shift in diversity mode after VFO upgrade

2015-07-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
Rick, If you have a combination of 5- and 8-pole filters in the main and/or sub receivers, it's the new firmware isn't adjusting for the difference between the two when in diversity mode with the new synths. I'll look into that, and if it's a firmware issue, I'll get it fixed ASAP. What filte

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Upgrade or replace

2015-07-10 Thread Wayne Burdick
> 1) modified bias in the speaker amplifier *driver* (not the amp > itself) for improved linearity. The power amp itself has in fact been updated. And there's a new AF driver stage. Wayne > This does not affect the power > output or frequency response. > 2) 5/10/15 dB stepping on the *m

Re: [Elecraft] MH2 question

2015-07-09 Thread Wayne Burdick
Also note that the K3 has stereo, 4-ohm-capable external speaker outputs. You can really get pet-hair-raising amounts of audio out if you need it. Using two speakers allows you to take advantage of the left/right main/sub RX audio as well as audio effects. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jul 9, 2015, at 3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KBPF3 mod for LF questions capacitor size ?

2015-07-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
They're 0603s (.06" x .03"), which would be considered "mediums size" by today's SMD standards. But it does take a bit of courage (and a good pair of tweezers, and maybe a shot of cheap whisky) to install them by hand. Hats off to our intrepid customers attempting this for the first time! 73, W

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware 5.26 and CONFIG:EXT ALC

2015-06-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
But on an EEINIT it may get set back to ON under 5.26. That won't happen under 5.29. Wayne N6KR On Jun 26, 2015, at 5:14 AM, Mike Harris wrote: > K3 #1400 with 5.26 > > CONFIG:EXT ALC Set to OFF t-4.0. Changed it to ON t-5.0 and cycled power, > still ON t-5.0. > > Restored to OFF t-4.0 an

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A and KBPF3B

2015-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
3 are still very difficult for hand > replacement. > > 73, Ed - KL7UW > the kits I build use 0805 & 1206 chips. > > Message: 22 > Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:18:12 -0400 > From: > To: "Wayne Burdick" > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware 5.26 and CONFIG:EXT ALC

2015-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Paul, Yes -- I highly recommend using rev. 5.29 for this reason. I meant to post on this earlier. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 25, 2015, at 7:25 PM, Paul Kirley wrote: > My K3 serial number is 1322; it is of 2008 vintage. I loaded beta 5.26 > firmware because I installed a newly purchased KXV3B

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] ideas for re-purposing our old K3 synthesizers

2015-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
Someday, let's say in the year 2185, a restorer of warp drives and old HF radios will stumble upon your cache of pristine KSYN3 modules and make your great-great-(...)-great grand-daughter an offer she can't refuse. So go ahead. Collect 'em :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 25, 2015, at 9:47 AM, inven

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions [Corrected]

2015-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
> On 6/25/15 9:13 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> The correct instruction sheet is now available on the order page for the >> KBPF3 mod kit. You may need to hit "refresh" on your browser to see the >> corrected link. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR _

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A and KBPF3B

2015-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Jun 25, 2015, at 12:18 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: > I think I understand all this now. > One other question, please. Will it be possible to just send in the KBPF3 > from my K3 to be modified by Elecraft? not the whole K3? Yes. 73, Wayne N6KR ___

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A and KBPF3B

2015-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
@mailman.qth.net >>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now >>>available >>> Message-ID: <558b8229.1070...@mchsi.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed >>> >>> >>> Will n

[Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions [Corrected]

2015-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
The correct instruction sheet is now available on the order page for the KBPF3 mod kit. You may need to hit "refresh" on your browser to see the corrected link. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * The long-promised KBPF3 modification kit is now available. It applies to the KBPF3, K3 RF board, and optional

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] ideas for re-purposing our old K3 synthesizers

2015-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Steve, Not to throw cold water on this, but the original KSYN3 requires a ton of firmware support, including a hand-tweaked table of thousands of PLL divider values pre-calculated and stored in flash memory. We shoehorn the DDS reference signal through a 3-kHz wide crystal filter in orde

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Jun 24, 2015, at 9:23 PM, Michael Eberle wrote: > > Will new orders for the KBPF3 have the modification already done… Yes. That's the KBPF3A. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/el

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Looks like the wrong instruction sheet was linked to the order page. We'll get this updated ASAP and will post when it has been corrected. Wayne On Jun 24, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [Elecraft_K3] wrote: > Hi all, > > The long-promised KBPF3 modificat

[Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, The long-promised KBPF3 modification kit is now available. It applies to the KBPF3, K3 RF board, and optionally to the KRX3 sub receiver. It allows the K3 or K3S to receive signals in the 100-500 kHz range with good sensitivity. This is an interesting part of the spectrum, with For fu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reports of intermit bad audio

2015-06-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Our pleasure, Gerald. I'm glad it was something simple and that you're back on the air. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 23, 2015, at 6:47 PM, KC6CNN wrote: > I am happy to report that my awesome audio is back. > Thank you Howard, Wayne, and Eric for your outstanding customer service. > All is great wi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 down low.

2015-06-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Rich, We should be putting the mod kit for 100-500 kHz receive on our web site in the next day or two. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 23, 2015, at 5:35 PM, "Richard" wrote: > Got and installed the sync board, anxious for the mod or whatever to > further improve down low receive. > > If it works

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