Re: [Elecraft] [K4] Three RX antennas?

2020-10-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
This can be easily set up. The K4 will protect the receivers, too. Wayne elecraft.com > On Oct 11, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Jim Miller wrote: > > I have an application where I would use 3 RX antennas. Two could use the > RX1 and RX2 ports but the third would use one of the ports provided

Re: [Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available

2020-10-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
heir native tongue is insane.Do not look to > me for Gaelic.Now how is this for being unreasonable.You guys are > doing a fine job. > > 73 Doug EI2CNU > > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. > > > ---- Original message > Fr

[Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available

2020-10-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
The K4 has a complete operating manual built in, accessible by taping the "?" icon at the lower left-hand corner of the screen. This is a convenient supplement to the full owner's manual (in progress). The built-in operating manual has small and large screen formats. It's a hyperlinked .html

Re: [Elecraft] K4D vs K4HD

2020-10-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
Peter, The K4HD has been delayed due to all the recent challenges (pandemic, lockdown, fires). The K4D has been tested in heavy contesting conditions with stations in line of sight each other, without any kind of overload issues reported. Like these operators, most will find they don't need

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
Sorry for the infrequent communications from our end. We're all working OT on manufacturing ramp-up. Eric will be doing an update very soon. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Oct 8, 2020, at 8:46 AM, John Shingara wrote: > > Tom, > > The Kenwood TS-890 is on my short list should I grow too impatient

Re: [Elecraft] K4/10-F

2020-10-04 Thread Wayne Burdick
Dauer, Edward wrote: > > Two questions: > > Can the K4/10-F be field upgraded to 100 watts at a later time? Yes. > That is to say, will there be upgrade kits available not too long after the > basic rig is . . . just in case? Yes. > > Will the K4/10-F play as well with the

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
If they weren't before, then they aren't now, either...yet. Sorry for any potential confusion. Wayne > On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Phil Genera wrote: > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 3:52 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Ian, > > Due to the pandemic and fires the kit version will be d

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Settings

2020-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
It's variable, over a wide range (25 to 150 dB). 73, Wayne N6KR > On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:02 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft > wrote: > > Did I miss it? Is there a gain setting for the db/division vertical scale or > is it fixed? The P3 is variable. Doug K6JEY > >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Ian, Due to the pandemic and fires the kit version will be delayed longer than we'd hoped. The kit requires additional documentation and manufacturing/shipping procedures, and unfortunately the personnel involved (including me) have been preoccupied. Sorry I can't put a date on it. If you

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Transmit Monitor

2020-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Howard, The K4 will have built-in transmit monitoring. Wayne N6KR > On Oct 2, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Howard Saxion via Elecraft > wrote: > > Will the transmit monitor currently used with a P3 work with the K4? If not, > will the K4 have similar functionality provided by the P3 and transmit

[Elecraft] Fire report

2020-09-29 Thread Wayne Burdick
Eric is working on a K4 shipping update. Meanwhile, I can give you an update on California's book-of-Job fires. The newest fires (in counties north of the Bay Area) have impacted two additional members of our K4 engineering team. One was poised for evacuation as of last night, and the other

Re: [Elecraft] Does the K4 support IPv6?

2020-09-28 Thread Wayne Burdick
The K4 will support IPv6. (Sorry for not answering sooner.) Wayne N6KR >> >> >> Does the K4 support IPv6? >> >> 73 de AI6KG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 IF signal 'OUT' for external application useage

2020-09-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
IQ streaming data from the K4 will be available over Ethernet. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Sep 24, 2020, at 12:14 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > >  > Except that an I/Q output would also enable the convenient use of other 3rd > party software. If Elecraft didn't bother to include it in

[Elecraft] "Introduction to the Elecraft K4" manual now available

2020-09-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
The first draft of "Introduction to the Elecraft K4" is now available, at: https://ftp.elecraft.com/K4/Manuals%20Downloads/Introduction%20to%20the%20Elecraft%20K4,%20rev.%20A-7.pdf This is a 40-page, full-color manual with dozens of illustrations highlighting the K4's user interface and

Re: [Elecraft] Why predistortion ?

2020-09-15 Thread Wayne Burdick
Here on the ranch we call it "IMD optimization." Wayne > On Sep 15, 2020, at 3:55 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: > > " Now I understand better what the discussion is all about." > > Who ever coined the term "predistortion" should be taken behind the bicycle > shed and introduced to a 2x4. The

Re: [Elecraft] 630 meter operation on the K4

2020-09-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
t; > Thanks for the update! > > jim ab3cv > > On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 2:11 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > You can directly set the frequency to this range. There's no need for a > transverter band. > > Test mode will not be needed. > > For receive purposes, you

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Second RX and Transverters

2020-09-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
> On Sep 14, 2020, at 10:21 AM, Jeff Uchitjil wrote: > > I have sent this question to Elecraft support a few times over the last few > weeks without a response, so I am giving it a try here. > > If I have a basic K4 and a 2M transverter attached, will I be able to monitor > 6M or any other

Re: [Elecraft] 630 meter operation on the K4

2020-09-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
wrote: > Will the band be evident or will it need to be added? Will there be an > appropriate XV offset to allow direct reading of the frequency? > > Thanks! > > jim ab3cv > > On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 12:35 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > The K4 has receive capability in this band, an

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Second RX and VHF

2020-09-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
The KRX4 option (which turns a K4 into a K4D) comes with two modules: a plug-in digital downconverter board, and a plug-in receiver board. One of them lives in the digital compartment and the other in the RF compartment, which are already shielded from each other, so no additional shielding is

Re: [Elecraft] 630 meter operation on the K4

2020-09-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
The K4 has receive capability in this band, and will transmit at the XV OUT jack well in excess of 0 dBm. (More like +7.) This should be suitable for use with an external amplifier. Wayne N6KR > On Sep 14, 2020, at 8:10 AM, Nigel Lemaire wrote: > > Wondering what capabilities the K4 will

Re: [Elecraft] Why predistortion ?

2020-09-13 Thread Wayne Burdick
12 volts is a severe constraint for MOSFET PAs. But, like a lot of other manufacturers, we accept this constraint so the equipment can be used in a wide variety of portable/emergency power situations. As a result we have IMD numbers in exactly the same range as other products that are subject

Re: [Elecraft] Why predistortion ?

2020-09-13 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi JR, Virtually all class-AB-biased amplifier stages have worst-case 3rd-order IMD in the range of -30 dBc (ARRL method) on some HF bands. This reflects a limitation in the state of the art. Even with adequate feedback and bias, an amplifier operated in the vicinity of its 1 dB compression

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Predistortion planned? timetable?

2020-09-13 Thread Wayne Burdick
> Robert Sands wrote: > > Is the processor in the K4 fast or big enough to handle the demand of the > anticipated predistortion algorithm? Yes. Modulation and demodulation is handled by a dedicated, very fast floating-point DSP with various on-chip accelerators. The panadapters run from

Re: [Elecraft] Update on K4 manuals

2020-09-10 Thread Wayne Burdick
> 73 Eric WD6DBM > > On Thu, Sep 10, 2020, 8:10 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > All manuals will be kept updated to reflect the current software. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > On Sep 10, 2020, at 7:55 PM, Rick NK7I wrote: > > > > Wayne, > > > > When the K4

Re: [Elecraft] Update on K4 manuals

2020-09-10 Thread Wayne Burdick
's always the most > current (or at least as current as the firmware)? I realize that > rewriting/updating the manual delays the release of the firmware. > > 73, stay safe, > Rick NK7I > > > On 9/10/2020 6:28 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> I thought I'd post an up

Re: [Elecraft] Update on K4 manuals

2020-09-10 Thread Wayne Burdick
ips. > My interpretation is hardware will not ship this month. > > de Dave K5MWR > > On September 10, 2020 7:28:21 PM MDT, Wayne Burdick wrote: > I thought I'd post an update given the many questions on this topic. I'm the > bottleneck on documentation, something that wasn't supp

[Elecraft] Update on K4 manuals

2020-09-10 Thread Wayne Burdick
I thought I'd post an update given the many questions on this topic. I'm the bottleneck on documentation, something that wasn't supposed to happen, but...stuff happened. No need to rehash that. There are three major documents in the works: 1. K4 Built-In Operating Manual This is an .html

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] A Very Quiet Day

2020-09-10 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Al, Thanks for entertaining observations. I have a proximately the same experience every time I take the KX2 or KX3 miles away from humanity. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Sep 10, 2020, at 12:53 PM, Al Lorona wrote: > > Power was shut off to my noisy urban neighborhood yesterday

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Question

2020-09-09 Thread Wayne Burdick
This is far beyond sufficient :) Wayne N6KR > On Sep 9, 2020, at 8:29 AM, Pete Meier via Elecraft > wrote: > > The K4 has an eithernet port for remote operations. As I understand it the K4 > doesn’t have WIFI . > My internet router is not close to my shack so direct CAT 5/6 wiring is not >

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2020-09-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Yes. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Sep 3, 2020, at 4:48 PM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hello all > Will the K4 have an input for a 10mhz GPS reference > > Thanks agn 73 Ken K5DNL > > __ > Elecraft mailing list >

Re: [Elecraft] [K4] Shipping??

2020-09-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
4 as > soon as possible. > > I emailed you a few months ago but I guess that was too early. > > Björn SM7IUN > > Den tis 1 sep. 2020 kl 18:20 skrev Wayne Burdick : > A small batch is in process to go out this week, and I'm sure Eric will post > an update. > >

Re: [Elecraft] [K4] Shipping??

2020-09-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
A small batch is in process to go out this week, and I'm sure Eric will post an update. So how about a weather report? This past few weeks has been very difficult for California and the Bay Area in particular. No one could have anticipated this at the beginning of the month (remember the Ham

Re: [Elecraft] K4 info

2020-08-30 Thread Wayne Burdick
We've been down this road before, multiple times. In the end we've always chosen not to split the forum, which I believe was the right decision. For those looking for a more narrow topic space, there are presently 13 Elecraft-related groups.io forums: https://groups.io/search?q=elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] KX3 microphone nut size

2020-08-28 Thread Wayne Burdick
It's metric. If you need one, we'll send it at no charge. Please contact support. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug 28, 2020, at 4:24 PM, Rich NE1EE <73.de.ne...@gmail.com> wrote: > > It is easy to cross thread nuts and screws this way. IME, machine > threads...which is likely what you have

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 plexiglass

2020-08-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Dan, Flip the bezel over when you reinstall it. This will compress the convex catenary side against the case, reducing the gap. Note that at some point in the KX2's history we revised the bezel, moving the screw holes slightly outward. Customer support could help you determine if you have

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants

2020-08-21 Thread Wayne Burdick
h in depth information on the radio design. > The session was more than I expected. > > Thank you very much for Providing such nice sessions. > > 73 de JH3SIF > > Kiichiro (Keith) Onishi > Sent from iPad > >> 2020/08/22 8:50、Wayne Burdick のメール: >> >> Hi

[Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants

2020-08-21 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, I'd like to write up a summary of the recent [virtual] Ham Expo, especially for the benefit of those who weren't able to make it. Perhaps they'll get a chance later this year or next March -- both likely, as the Expo was quite a success overall. It was, shall we say, unique...I'd love

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY for SOTA?

2020-08-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Great story, Jim. Thanks. 10 m is amazing when it's open. I once worked Italy from Massachusetts mobile, driving up 495, running about 250 mW CW to a mag-mount whip about 3' long. The rig was homebrew, about 4x2x1", powered by a 9 V lithium battery. I would say "doesn't get much better than

Re: [Elecraft] Symbol T in KX3 display

2020-08-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
The 'T' indicates that text decode is turned on. Wayne N6KR > On Aug 19, 2020, at 9:30 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: > > > >> >> Howdy Gang. >> >> Been a while since I had a KX3 and just recently bought another one…I guess >> I just like them (grin). >> >> In changing menu choices for

[Elecraft] OT: Looking for an email address for Bill Frieder, N4QNF

2020-08-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Unfortunately the email address for Bill on QRZ.com bounced. If you know of a more current email address, or a phone number, please contact me offline. tnx Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] The KIO2 unit in my K2 has died

2020-08-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Paul, If all else fails, let me know. I have a spare K2 with a KIO2 that I never use, and I'll be happy to send it to you. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug 18, 2020, at 5:11 PM, Paul Huff wrote: > > A couple of weeks ago we had a large thunderstorm roll through here with > unfortunate

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY for SOTA?

2020-08-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
Wayne > > I think doing RTTY is a good idea. Speaking from someone who used to own a > Model 15 with Tube Terminal Unit! :) > > I still do RTTY today. > > Mike va3mw > > > On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 9:27 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > No, this is not a trick

[Elecraft] RTTY for SOTA?

2020-08-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
No, this is not a trick question :) And yes, I'm aware that most data mode operation uses computer based modes like FT8 and JS9call these days. But read on. Of all the data modes available to ultralight adventures, RTTY is the easiest to use, for three reasons -- assuming you have a KX3 or

Re: [Elecraft] S Meter RX numbers?

2020-08-15 Thread Wayne Burdick
In the DSP. This is the case for most SDRs. 73, Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Aug 15, 2020, at 10:13 AM, M1KTA wrote: > > Where in the physical chain of an KX3 are the RX s-meter signals > obtained/derived? > > 72 > Dom > M1KTA > > > > -- > Sent from:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions

2020-08-15 Thread Wayne Burdick
Yes, IQ data will be available. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Aug 11, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: > > I just saw the presentation Eric gave on the K4. It is really impressive. > However, I've never been able to get the answer to a few questions. First, is > the pan

[Elecraft] KX-line design talk (with KX2 3D model tour) at 2030 Z (1:30 PM Pacific)

2020-08-09 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, Just a reminder...if you're interested in our KX-line design discussion and missed it yesterday, you can catch the repeat performance today at 1:30 PM Pacific (2030 Z). I'll be discussing the 3D modeling process while building a virtual KX2 from the ground [plug] up. Afterwards, I'll

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ZOOM Presentation -- Virtual Expo

2020-08-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
My pleasure, Grant. First Zoom presentation for me. I wasn't sure how the content (3D model tour) would go over, but the attendees turned out to be quite enthusiastic. The part I wasn't worried about was stage fright (year of playing guitar for large crowds, solo :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug

[Elecraft] Correction on QSO Today Ham Expo link

2020-08-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
The original link I sent was to QSO today (the organizer), not Vfairs (the expo itself). To register, to to: qsotoday.vfairs.com 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Ham Expo has begun....

2020-08-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
Note to all who are interested in the Expo: Our demos don't start until tomorrow morning, but attendees can visit the Exhibitor booths now. We're already there, available to answer questions or just ragchew 73, Wayne N6KR __

Re: [Elecraft] K4 training

2020-08-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Bill, Yes, the built-in Info System (accessed by tapping the "?" button) is a unique feature of the K4. We're refining it as we go along. It will be available for preview/comment at some point. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug 7, 2020, at 10:57 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > I have a vague memory

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 3D/X-ray model live demo at QSO Today Ham Expo

2020-08-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
ote: > > Is the presentation going to be recorded for viewing later for those of us > who cant make it this weekend? > > Eric > > On Fri, Aug 7, 2020, 9:33 AM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Curious about how the KX2 and other Elecraft products were designed? One of > the most import

[Elecraft] KX2 3D/X-ray model live demo at QSO Today Ham Expo

2020-08-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
Curious about how the KX2 and other Elecraft products were designed? One of the most important steps in the process is 3D modeling. On both Saturday and Sunday, I'll be doing live demos of the KX2, including a full tour of the radio's 3D model. This will include: - building a virtual KX2,

[Elecraft] Saturday & Sunday, all day: Live demos of Elecraft products at QSO Today Ham Expo

2020-08-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, As you may know, Elecraft is a gold sponsor of the QSO Today Ham Expo this weekend. We'd love to have you drop by our booth. In addition to new video content, we'll have our product specialists and designers available, running live demos all day both Saturday and Sunday. We'll be

Re: [Elecraft] K4 questions!

2020-07-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Eric, > eric norris wrote: > > Within shipping groups, will the K4D be available as soon as the K4, or later? Same time. > To use diversity rx with the K4D, does the second antenna have to be > connected to the RX ANT port, or a second ANT port, and do you need the > internal ATU to get

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: KPA1500 with K4 tracks VFOs with 1 kHz resolution

2020-07-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
it is perhaps best to wait just a bit for the amp and > tuner to be upgraded before buying? > --Ed, N3CW— > > > > -- > On Sun, Jul 19, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >>> Those using a K4 transceiver with our KPA1500 amp will have t

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 with K4 tracks VFOs with 1 kHz resolution

2020-07-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
add compatibility in the near future. There must > be more KPA/KTA 500 out there than KPA 1500 by a huge margin. > > AL7CR > > > > On Sun, Jul 19, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> Those using a K4 transceiver with our KPA1500 amp will have the >>

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 with K4 tracks VFOs with 1 kHz resolution

2020-07-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Andy (K3WYC) wrote: > I still don't see the advantage of AUX bus giving the KPA1500 the TX > frequency to 1 kHz resolution. What am I missing? Hi Andy, The improved resolution ensures that the correct bin is detected when you get within +/- 1 kHz of the target ATU LC data bin rather than

[Elecraft] KPA1500 with K4 tracks VFOs with 1 kHz resolution

2020-07-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Those using a K4 transceiver with our KPA1500 amp will have the advantage of +/- 1 kHz resolution in VFO tracking. In many stations, this finer resolution will result in lower SWR and improved amplifier performance, especially on the lower bands. (The original resolution was +/- 8 kHz.) This

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 - was "On Second Thought, I'll Take The Stairs"

2020-07-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
> On Jul 12, 2020, at 6:57 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > > Think of it this way ... CW works fine as both a contest mode, DXing mode, > and conversational mode. Underlaying CW with a well configured digital > signal processing scheme like that which is under FT8, except with a > different

Re: [Elecraft] Wayne's Story - "On Second Thought, I'll Take The Stairs"

2020-07-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Tony, > Tony Estep wrote: > > I've tried FT8 and even WiresX, but neither one seems much like radio. The > digital qso via an internet gateway seems particularly pointless, sorta > like a zoom call with a completely random person. Now there's a new one. It'll take me awhile to shake this

Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

2020-07-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
12, 2020, at 8:56 AM, John wrote: > > Thanks Wayne. > > Reminded me of Carl and Jerry. > > 73. > > John. > > ve7day. > > > On 12/07/2020 8:07 a.m., Wayne Burdick wrote: >> I have a friend about my age who got into amateur radio only a few years &g

Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

2020-07-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi JC, Thanks for the note on CWOPS. I hope to sign up for this myself. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jul 12, 2020, at 10:38 AM, W6IPA wrote: > > Wayne, > > This is great - however, here is how anyone can help train more CW operators. > I am still a beginner in CW, so I’m not yet feeling

[Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

2020-07-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
I have a friend about my age who got into amateur radio only a few years ago. Like many of us, he was enthusiastic about the technology. Intrigued with DX. I showed him my station; we talked endlessly about gear. Later, I helped him put up a simple wire antenna. Then, when his license

Re: [Elecraft] K4 info?

2020-07-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
> Weren’t we supposed to get some videos on the rig along with other info? Eric and Margaret were planning to release some new K4 material but got sidetracked because of the upcoming The Expo -- in effect, a virtual replacement for Dayton (see www.qsotodayhamexpo.com). Elecraft is a gold

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Pure Signal Output

2020-07-02 Thread Wayne Burdick
> On Jul 2, 2020, at 8:30 PM, rocke...@gmail.com wrote: > If you think I am kidding about the size of the chip resistor I can send a > picture to anyone interested. I did take a picture next to a 2016 penny for > reference  You think that's small...in your cell phone you'll find parts

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Other Radios

2020-07-01 Thread Wayne Burdick
> Eric Norris wrote: > > I know Elecraft is very busy finalizing the K4, but I wonder if they have a > secret Tiger Team working on a response to the IC--705? Perhaps a KX4? Hi Eric, I can't comment on any mythical beasts one way or the other. But I think the existing KX line holds its own

Re: [Elecraft] New CW audio recording: K3 vs. K4D (E.H. Russell)

2020-06-27 Thread Wayne Burdick
This seems as good a time as any to present our new slogan: Elecraft: Full-contact ham radio. Wayne > On Jun 27, 2020, at 6:08 PM, Douglas Zwiebel wrote: > > 1. Nice job by 2RF. > > 2. Instant reply calling his approach smoke signals > > 3. 2RF sez "nope" > > 4. Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] New CW audio recording: K3 vs. K4D

2020-06-27 Thread Wayne Burdick
The radio was using an interim firmware release with configuration work-arounds that were less than ideal. Also, the recording was done with external equipment adding its own artifacts and coloration. The setup wasn't vetted before the recording was posted. It most certainly will be next time

Re: [Elecraft] N6TV recording K4 K3

2020-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
There's a lot more than two :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 10:28 PM Vic Rosenthal wrote: > One of the most exciting experiences in my life as a ham was participating > in the field test of the K3. I once sat in front of it and turned it on and > off more than a hundred times in a

Re: [Elecraft] K4 on FD -- who?

2020-06-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Pete, I'll be on (N6KR), and hopefully Eric (WA6HHQ). Certainly K6XX (Bob) and K6KR (Dick). I can think of at least four more off the top of my head but we'll let them weigh in if they want. Wayne > On Jun 25, 2020, at 4:50 PM, Peter Chamalian wrote: > > Please tell us which stations

Re: [Elecraft] New CW audio recording: K3 vs. K4D

2020-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Bob, The DSP code isn't quite settled yet. I can help you further optimize the K4 settings, including AGC and NR. (Note that the NR settings are completely different between the two. We're also working on a much more advanced NR algorithm the doesn't have the "hollow" LMS sound of the

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Question

2020-06-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
I should have mentioned that with 30 dB simulated path loss and 10 W TX, the received signal at each end is the equivalent of about +10 dBm, or "S9+83 dB". FWIW :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jun 23, 2020, at 8:16 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi Eric, > > I did a qui

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Question

2020-06-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
that sits maybe 15 to 20 dB above the wideband noise floor. When it comes to CW keying bandwidth, both the K3S and K4 have essentially identical (and excellent) performance due to an optimally shaped keying envelope. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jun 23, 2020, at 3:46 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Question

2020-06-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Eric, S9+65 dB is about -8 dBm. Off the top of my head, this is far, far below what a basic K4 or K4D can handle, artifact-free, in-band, without the need for attenuation or additional filtering. When I get back to the lab I'm going to set up exactly this condition and get back to you. Of

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft K4 has great Rx Audio on CW pileups, no more mush

2020-06-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Paul, The K4's DSP smoothly ramps audio up/down during muting. There's no "clamp." The artifacts in the recording are not coming from the K4; they're probably due to RFI getting into the external recording device's cables, as Bob mentioned in his posting. Wayne > On Jun 23, 2020, at 9:11

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio Peaking Filter

2020-06-22 Thread Wayne Burdick
We just added dual-passband APF to the K4. It's very effective at higher code speeds. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jun 22, 2020, at 10:51 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote: > > Unfortunately, the APF is too narrow for 160m with all the lightning noise. > As I recall, we've been promised wider selectivity

Re: [Elecraft] I'm building a personal email list....

2020-06-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
"OPT OUT" is the default for everyone on the forum. No one need send anything to Ken's personal list unless they want to OPT IN. I believe he was just trying to cobble together a list of friends and colleagues who may frequent the Elecraft forum. tnx Wayne N6KR > On Jun 20, 2020, at 11:25

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] I'm building a personal email list

2020-06-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
Ken responded to us asking that the thread be ended. His intentions were good, but misinterpreted. He was trying to gather input for a separate (personal) email list. We've all experienced unintended consequences before. Let's move on. 73, Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] Segments in KX3 display

2020-06-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
Robin, The LCD controller's internal segment memory is scrambled at power-on. Most of them reset quickly to all segments cleared, but a certain percentage still remain scrambled until the firmware has completed the power-up process. This has no effect on operation and is not an indication of a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 buttons....

2020-06-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Near the OFS/B knob, at far right. Wayne N6KR > On Jun 19, 2020, at 10:21 PM, oz6...@qsl.net wrote: > > Can anyone tell me where I find the 7 and 8 digit buttons on the KX3 front > panel. I need to use them for config. entries and looking at the panel and in > the guide they are nowhere to be

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Support

2020-06-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
Service with a smile. Wayne N6KR > On Jun 17, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Kt5te wrote: > > OK, Wayne, I'll bite... 73.5? > > -- > 73, William KT5TE > > On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:46:56 PM CDT Wayne Burdick wrote: >> Grant, >> >> We are, but res

Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
The KPA500 and KAT500 are proven QRO products that we'll be shipping for many years to come. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jun 17, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > I think a 500W-class amp is a good thing to keep in the product line, whether > it’s the current KPA500 or KPA500A, or

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Support

2020-06-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
Grant, We are, but response time has ticked up a bit for obvious reasons. If you have a burning question, feel free to email me directly. 73.5, Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Jun 17, 2020, at 10:33 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > Can anyone confirm whether or not Elecraft is currently

Re: [Elecraft] K3s discontinued?

2020-06-15 Thread Wayne Burdick
Gary, VK1ZZ, wrote: > I was hoping to add a K3s to my current setup (K3 #679) but that appears to > be out of the > question dammit. Hi Gary, We sold the last K3S, I believe, but we'll have a number of upgraded, fully warranted K3's available for purchase on the web site sometime soon. Some

Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK Timing

2020-06-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
ould carry over to the K4. > Thanks so much! > > I can easily recognize other rigs in cw nets. > > 50 years of cw traffic! > > Tom W4KX > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jun 11, 2020, at 3:23 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> >> Hi Tom, >> >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK Timing

2020-06-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Tom, On the K4, with full QSK selected, you can hear between dots at 40 WPM. There's no need for a "QRQ" mode, as on the K3, because the K4 doesn't have to update a synth between TX and RX. Wayne N6KR > On Jun 11, 2020, at 11:51 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft > wrote: > > I still do

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

2020-06-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
> Actually, I wouldn't mind having the option to select a sawtooth or > squarewave for the sidetone. I'm not sure why but it seems to make sending on > a manual key better, prompting the reflexes to be a little crisper maybe... > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > > > On 06/

Re: [Elecraft] Finding stuff on the 'net

2020-06-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
Guilty as charged :) Wayne N6KR > On Jun 8, 2020, at 5:47 PM, kevinr wrote: > > I was looking for something else when I ran into this article. I got close > to the end when I thought, "I recognize this guy." A few lines later my > suspicions were confirmed :) I'm sure he won't mind being

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

2020-06-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
It’s closer to 4 ms. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Jun 8, 2020, at 12:32 PM, E.H. Russell wrote: > > I suppose shaping of the curve corners removes harmonics introduced by the > abrupt transitions, allowing an accelerated ramp inbetween. But does this > really reduce the total rise

Re: [Elecraft] Peaks, parks, and prayers: CW & SSB islands in a digital sea

2020-06-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
post on the global SOTA > Reflector (watering hole). > > https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/wayne-burdick-elecraft-promoting-sota-cw-and-ssb/22983 > > You captured the essence and feeling of mountain top radio. I love it and > never cease to get a kick out of what you descri

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

2020-06-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
> N4ZR wrote: > > Will the K4 have options for setting CW rise and fall times...? Hi Pete, Probably not. We've always been very careful to ensure our rigs have an exceptional clean, click-free CW signal. (Third-party testing bears this out.) Minimizing the bandwidth requires a very specific

[Elecraft] Peaks, parks, and prayers: CW & SSB islands in a digital sea

2020-06-07 Thread Wayne Burdick
Every day, hams worldwide, young and old, summit mountains and hills carrying the lightest possible load. They earn every calorie burned, and are rewarded with vistas most people never see. Like all adventurers, they proudly display nature's merit badges: scrapes, bruises, and stings. And

Re: [Elecraft] This morning.

2020-06-05 Thread Wayne Burdick
Well, Dan, now you've gone and done it. I'm going to have to escape the lab to do a little /PM outing with the KX2. Also a bit jealous of your RV :) Wayne N6KR > On Jun 5, 2020, at 2:22 PM, Dan Baker wrote: > > This mornings setup. > > https://youtu.be/yvPY6I6Uk0Y > > -- > Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Looking for Wilderness Radio "SST" transceiver manual

2020-06-02 Thread Wayne Burdick
Thank you to all who responded. I now have a usable copy of the .pdf. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jun 2, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Yeah, I know...I wrote the manual, so you'd think I'd have a copy lying > around :) But all I have is the Word files, which are now too ol

[Elecraft] OT: Looking for Wilderness Radio "SST" transceiver manual

2020-06-02 Thread Wayne Burdick
Yeah, I know...I wrote the manual, so you'd think I'd have a copy lying around :) But all I have is the Word files, which are now too old to be read on any computer I own. Anyone have a printed copy they'd be willing to part with? A friend of mine has the SST kit but no manual. Tnx Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] Experimental 80 Meter Elecraft Net

2020-05-31 Thread Wayne Burdick
> it will shake the spiders out of your 80 meter coils And tip the balance of 75 m a bit in the direction of sanity, if we're talking about an SSB net. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS

2020-05-27 Thread Wayne Burdick
BTW, we *are* shipping KXPA100s and KXAT100s. For delivery dates on specific orders, please check with Elecraft sales. 73, Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On May 27, 2020, at 3:18 PM, barry halterman wrote: > > Check out qrp-shop.biz. They have a knock off of the kat100 > >> On Wed, May

[Elecraft] OT: Seeking UC Santa Cruz contacts

2020-05-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
If you have a direct or indirect affiliation with UC Santa Cruz, please email me. I’m following up on a non-ham research opportunity. Thanks, Wayne N6KR elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 transverters

2020-05-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Dan, We'd love to have a portable, multiband, higher-power transverter in the product line. This is one of many projects to be discussed as the team emerges from our intense focus on the K4. 73, Wayne N6KR > On May 26, 2020, at 10:31 AM, Dan de Bruijn wrote: > > > Hi Wayne and Eric, >

Re: [Elecraft] Auto Information mode

2020-05-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
You'll also get fast dB/bin data for external spectrum presentation, and streaming I/Q samples for external demodulation, etc. Wayne > On May 26, 2020, at 8:36 AM, Tom wrote: > > That's great. > Makes quite a difference. > 73 Tom > > -Original Message-

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