Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 with KPA500/KAT500

2021-07-30 Thread Ken Winterling
I use this four position AV switch to select the keying line. Since it can switch three connections (L/R audio, video) you can get creative. Although I don't use ALC it could also be switched along with the keying line. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KXVBB3Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_tit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 with KPA500/KAT500

2021-07-30 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/30/2021 9:43 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: Can this be done and if so has this been written up or documented someplace? The KAT500, KPA500, and KPA1500 have excellent frequency sensing, so nothing more than a SPDT coax switch is required. I suspect that the key lines from the KX3 a

[Elecraft] K3 & KX3 with KPA500/KAT500

2021-07-30 Thread Phil Hystad via Elecraft
I currently run a full K-line (K3/P3 -> KPA500 -> KAT500) and I have a KX3/PX3 with KXPA100 as my backup and portable radio. When I first got my KX3 I wanted to use it with the KPA500 but at the time, as far as I remember, it was not possible without some fiddling of cables (physical switching)

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 / KX3 with Rigblaster Advantage?

2017-08-31 Thread Bert Rollen
Hi all, I am reconfiguring a few radios and wanting to use an *existing* sound-card interface - So, anyone using the Rigblaster Advantage with their K3 w/serial port or KX3 (I have both)? (I did not see much at all on archives regarding use of the RB Advantage unit) * Thus, I am looking

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 and Bluetooth Headphones

2017-01-23 Thread Bob N3MNT
I purchased a Bluetooth transmitter for use with sound system and decided to try it on my KX3. Works OK for SSB, but absolutely unusable for CW as mentioned the latency is so bad I had to disconnect it to send. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-KX3-and-Bl

[Elecraft] [K3/KX3] Memory Editor

2016-01-03 Thread Thomas Lindner
I made e simple memory Editor: http://dl2rum.de/rumsoft/Elecraft.html It programmed my K3 and KX3 once and it worked fine for me. 73 de Tom, DL2RUM > > Is there a memory editor for Mac? I ask because I have been using the K3 > Memory Editor on and off via Parallels for quite some time but it d

Re: [Elecraft] [K3/KX3] Memory Editor

2016-01-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
An error in the post below - Dick's call is K6KR, Wayne Burdick's call is N6KR. Sorry that I got the two confused. 73, Don W3FPR -- Joel, It may not be your computer at all. The current production K3 Memory Editor has a problem with Paste. Dick N6K

Re: [Elecraft] [K3/KX3] Memory Editor

2016-01-02 Thread Joel Black
Thanks, Don. That version fixed the copy-paste issue. 73, Joel - W4JBB > On Jan 2, 2016, at 3:17 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Joel, > > It may not be your computer at all. The current production K3 Memory Editor > has a problem with Paste. > Dick N6KR posted a link to a beta version which fixe

Re: [Elecraft] [K3/KX3] Memory Editor

2016-01-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joel, It may not be your computer at all. The current production K3 Memory Editor has a problem with Paste. Dick N6KR posted a link to a beta version which fixes it on 12/26/2015. Unfortunately, it has not been moved to production (likely due to the holidays). In the meantime, the fixed ve

[Elecraft] [K3/KX3] Memory Editor

2016-01-02 Thread Joel Black
Is there a memory editor for Mac? I ask because I have been using the K3 Memory Editor on and off via Parallels for quite some time but it doesn’t seem to function the way I remember it working. I had to go in and make a lot of changes to the memories on my K3 yesterday. I thought you could cop

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 and win4k suite..using multiple virtual com port generators

2015-08-24 Thread Tom
Hi I have replied off list. Thanks Sent from BlueMail On Aug 24, 2015, 11:07 AM, at 11:07 AM, "wgrav...@juno.com" wrote: >I have both units connected to win4k3.. the k3 on com 3 , the kx3 on >com 4. I am using com0com as my virtual port generator on com3 per >Tom's advice. > >The problem aris

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 and win4k suite..using multiple virtual com port generators

2015-08-24 Thread wgrav...@juno.com
I have both units connected to win4k3.. the k3 on com 3 , the kx3 on com 4. I am using com0com as my virtual port generator on com3 per Tom's advice. The problem arises with the 3rd party software (LOGGER32) when I switch rigs. com0com is working for the k3 on com 3 , but when I switch to the kx

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-27 Thread Matt Zilmer
Can't speak for everyone else, but I have all 100 memories programmed. I just have them programmed in 160 - 6m order, 4 per band. Each of the 4 has one each CW A/B, Data, SSB1, and SSB2 (tailored to the band, of course). It's easy enough to spin VFO A to get to the right band and mode, then tune

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-27 Thread wa9fvp
I manage memories for all my radios including an Icom R8500 that has 1000 memories. There are programs that can save and edit the memories to a PC file but I keep a frequency list in an Excel spread sheet. - Jack WA9FVP Sent from my TRS-80 :-) -- View this message in context: http://ele

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-27 Thread brian
I wonder how you guys with 100 programmed memories manage to remember what is in what memory? Personally if the number gets to be greater than 5, I have no clue. It becomes trial and error. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 7/26/2015 23:47 PM, Nr4c wrote: I'd like to see a feature to save "User settings" t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-27 Thread Steven Dick
Would it be possible for Elecraft to document what commands were used to extract and rewrite the memory items? Given that, it would be too difficult to write (portable) python code to do the memory extraction. Then we'd all have a linux client. On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 6:58 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-27 Thread Rick M0LEP
On Sun 26 Jul Matt Zilmer wrote: > Since both functions are already available, That availability is limited. Windows is covered, and there's a beta version on Mac (which seem to work OK) but nothing yet for linux. It's a pity the function isn't included in the relevant Utility programs. -- 73

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-26 Thread Nr4c
I'd like to see a feature to save "User settings" to a file. Only those config items that define the user preferences, not calibration stuff. This would allow an owner of several K3 radios to set them up alike. Also two TX EQ settings; one for front and one for rear. Sent from my iPhone ...nr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-26 Thread Matt Zilmer
Combining the utility and memory editor is a good suggestion, but Elecraft's owners would have to decide that it's worth the effort and development cost. Since both functions are already available, it's probably not a priority. Just a guess on my part. 73, matt W6NIA On Sun, 26 Jul 2015 16:27:3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-26 Thread Phil Hystad
> On Jul 26, 2015, at 4:09 PM, David Cole wrote: > > My guess would be that a different program author wrote it... :) > — Yes, a different program author wrote it but that does not stop Elecraft from adding it to their utility programs which I think they should do. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Sun

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-26 Thread David Cole
My guess would be that a different program author wrote it... :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net For MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram

[Elecraft] K3 & KX3 Memory Editing Utility (revisited yet again)

2015-07-26 Thread Phil Hystad
I have followed previous discussions on the memory editor issues (no support for Mac, etc.) but I missed the answer to the big, big question. The big question is: why is it that the existing Elecraft supported K3 and KX3 utilities do not include a memory editing page built in and supported as a

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KX3, and FD

2015-06-30 Thread Matt Zilmer
Ted, Just a couple of comments: Our 2A station used a barefoot K3 throughout FD 2015. This one is a newer unit (#7811) with recently-installed KSYN3As. We operated QRQ 100%, at around 25 WPM for 17 hours. I noticed the same improved performance you did. I'd used an older K3 (#24) with new syn

[Elecraft] K3, KX3, and FD

2015-06-29 Thread Dauer, Edward
I used the K3-KPA500 on 10-15-20 during the day and the KX3-KXPA100 on 40 overnight, and so had a good chance to compare them, albeit subjectively and on different bands at different times. Both setups performed flawlessly, and the K3¹s new synths were impeccable at QRQ. While the K3 is clearly ca

Re: [Elecraft] k3 kx3 memory editor rejects 60 meter entries

2015-04-10 Thread Neil Collesidis
Thanks Don and Matt, I was able to load everything I wanted except 60 meters into the spreadsheet. 60 resulted in an "illegal frequency" warning that didn't allow anything else until I removed the frequency. I then manually loaded the freq's into the KX3 (which I absolutely love!). Then I downl

[Elecraft] K3 & KX3 using WriteLog

2015-02-03 Thread Wayne gmachl
I have the K3 (5070) and now have the KX3 (7209). I need to get the K3 and the KX3 to work with Writelog. What do I need to do? Wayne KD0NEO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mail

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 CW Sidetone Pitch

2014-11-17 Thread Matt VK2RQ
Hi Phil, The following article is a good introduction to demodulating SSB in DSP: https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/98qex003.pdf It has a bit of maths without going too overboard, and gives you the flavour of how it works. But simplifying as much as possible: - based on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 CW Sidetone Pitch

2014-11-17 Thread Phil Hystad
Don, Thanks for the comments. This I guess will be enough. I probably wouldn't do too much with the DSP math anyway although I have written some digital filters and playing around with FFT using signals that I invent mathematically and also some captured audio streams. But, all this was usin

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 CW Sidetone Pitch

2014-11-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Phil, The sidetone is a constant audio pitch sent through the audio amplifier (once you select the pitch you desire). It is not a function of the VFO, it is just a constant tone. The demodulated audio (from the signal you are listening to) does vary with the VFO setting. So yes, the selected

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 CW Sidetone Pitch

2014-11-17 Thread Phil Hystad
OK, so side tone generator is a DSP function. But, your answer leaves a lot of details out. So, if I am using the side tone generator to zero beat another CW station, I do two things. One, I adjust the sidetone pitch to something I prefer. Two, for the actual CW station, I adjust the VFO unti

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 CW Sidetone Pitch

2014-11-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Phil, The CW sidetone is nothing more than a set of math functions inside the DSP. With the proper DSP code, you can make up most any kind of sound wanted, even sidetone mixed with demodulated signals. That is what the DSP board firmware is all about (plus a lot more). 73, Don W3FPR On 11/1

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 CW Sidetone Pitch

2014-11-17 Thread Phil Hystad
I am asking this question of K3 and KX3 since I am assuming that the answer is the same for both rigs. If it is different, maybe someone can let me know. Question: Is the CW sidetone generated as a separate audio oscillator circuit or is it generated from a BFO type circuit? This morning, I s

[Elecraft] [K3][KX3]Worldwide 5MHz chart

2014-08-22 Thread David G4DMP
I see that the worldwide 5MHz (60 meters) allocation chart is now available. It is interesting to see that several countries have full use of the band from 5250 to 5450 kHz. https://www.dropbox.com/s/yekmpp3l0qb4wiv/5%20WW%20Chart%20%20New%20Format%20%2818th%20July%202014%29%20c%20G4MWO.xls 73 d

[Elecraft] K3, KX3 and XV series external 10 MHz reference

2014-08-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Correction - I was just informed of the "error of my ways". The K3EXTREF option is separate from the KXV3. 73, Don W3FPR -- John, That is already in place for the K3 with the External Reference (part of the KXV3 option). True that does not help with t

[Elecraft] K3, KX3 and XV series external 10 MHz reference

2014-08-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, That is already in place for the K3 with the External Reference (part of the KXV3 option). True that does not help with the XV series LO, and I am not certain where another connector could be added to the KX3 unless the 2 meter option were not installed and the SMA connector for that opt

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 and Bluetooth Headphones

2014-06-01 Thread Dave G.
Mark, Latency on this unit is about ~100msec.. With my QRS code it'll do the job -- I hope... But it'll do just fine for me to be able to monitor while away from the rig doing chores -- "Lonesome George" :-).. Dave G KK7SS Richland, WA > Be aware that bluetooth audio is useless for CW work.

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 and Bluetooth Headphones

2014-06-01 Thread Mark Newbold
Be aware that bluetooth audio is useless for CW work. There's too much latency to use it with a paddle. The sidetone you hear in the bluetooth headset is out of sync with the keying. --Mark -- Mark Newbold K7NEW Sequim, Washington, USA http://dogfeathers.com ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 and Bluetooth Headphones

2014-05-31 Thread Phil Hystad
Bob, Thanks for the quick reply. I actually already have a pair of Bluetooth earbuds (Plantronics GO2) that I use with iPhone and iPad (listening and watching Physics lectures). So, the transmitter is the key thing I am looking for and was hoping that there would be recommendations for the be

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 and Bluetooth Headphones

2014-05-31 Thread Phil Hystad
Has anyone found or used an adaptor of sorts to join Bluetooth headphones with audio from a K3/KX3 (or, whatever). If so, did you buy a device, what kind, where, how much? Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http:/

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KX3 running winmor

2014-05-17 Thread Matt Zilmer
Rick Muething reported his team would fix this problem "real soon now" in Feb. Someone decided that having the "USB Digital" button was a bad idea, so they removed the option, or broke it. The solution I use is a workaround. Wait for the end of the first TX, then change the mode to DATA A. I us

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KX3 running winmor

2014-05-16 Thread Frank Precissi
I'm running RMSExpress 1.2.27.0 / WINMOR 1.5.7.0 and I'm seeing the same problem. It clicks the K3 over to USB mode instead of DATA mode. USB Digital is selected in WINMOR setup too. The bug was reported back in Jan (I believe) and from what I can see it hasn't been fixed. Frank KG6EYC On Fri

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KX3 running winmor

2014-05-16 Thread Joel Black
Hmm... I don't seem to have this issue with my K3. I use RMSExpress and WINMOR on both amateur bands and MARS frequencies. Make sure you're running the latest version of RMSExpress and WINMOR. There was an issue with a version released since the beginning of the year where the radio would go i

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KX3 running Winmor

2014-05-16 Thread Bill Noyce
ve selected "Elecraft K3/KX3" and select "USB Digital" as the mode. Make sure you have the most current version; there was a version a couple of months ago that didn't distinguish K3 from K3/KX3, with the result that this comm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KX3 running winmor

2014-05-16 Thread Tim Tucker
I know that it's "best practice" to use DATA A mode for digital, but I use Winmor all the time in SSB mode and don't run into any problems. I don't even bother turning off the compression and EQ, either. Have you tried it this way, and if so what has your experience been? Tim AE6LX On Fri, Ma

[Elecraft] K3 KX3 running winmor

2014-05-16 Thread K7JLTextra
I run Winmor on my K3 & KX3 and find it very frustrating that Winmor resets the mode back to SSB with each automatic frequency change. I need the mode to be set to DATA A so that the compression & Equalizers are disabled, ALC is optimized, and for the K3 the rear panel connectors are enabled. Ar

[Elecraft] K3 & KX3!

2014-03-25 Thread Jim Harris
*Good afternoon, ALL!* *I've noticed that when I load a newer version of "firmware/software", at the end of the "load" these units seem to "turn-off" on their own. I read somewhere that the operator should turn the units off and then back on so the units could take advantage of the "changes".* *

[Elecraft] [K3 / KX3] USB-to-Serial Adapter

2014-02-06 Thread Joel Black
In late 2012, I bought an iMac. I really like the iMac except for one glaring "feature" - it is quite limited in the number of ports available for communication to various rigs. Several months ago, I read about a GearMo 4-port USB-to-serial adapter. Last week I purchased one and it arrived Tues

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KX3 comparison

2013-12-19 Thread k6xt
Yes. My friend K7SO brought his KX3 to my station for a test. The KX3 acquitted itself very well against a well equipped K3. We were both impressed that connected to my good ant farm the KX3 receiver without crystal filter cleanly handled every loud sig we could find. The KX3 is so good, in fa

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 interface to N1MM logger - WITH DSP digital data ??

2013-11-08 Thread bill conkling
Yes! But I'm not sure what your DSP DIGITAL DATE is referring to. I have used my K3 AND KX3 with n1mm for RTTY and PSK31. These are using the computer sound card. I built an interface for my KX3 to include xforner isolation for both audio lines and transistor switching for PTT and CW KEYING.

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 interface to N1MM logger - WITH DSP digital data ??

2013-11-08 Thread Steve WB3LGC
Has anyone interfaced your K3/KX3 to N1MM logger - WITH DSP data for PSK/RTTY/CW digital modes??? 73, Steve WB3LGC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm P

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 Delay Macro Execution

2013-10-29 Thread Wayne Burdick
You can introduce small delays by inserting one or more semicolons, e.g "". But there's no long-delay capability at present. Wayne On Oct 28, 2013, at 10:33 PM, Jim - W6VAR wrote: > I find I setup my radio in a portable environment a lot with different > antennas. I like to clear all the A

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 Macro for Receive EQ

2013-10-29 Thread ab2tc
Hi, No, unfortunately not. A feature request for this has come up regularly in the past, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. Knut - AB2TC Jim - W6VAR wrote > Is there a receive equivalent of the TE (transmit EQ) command for setting > the equalizer on the receiver? I don't see it on t

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 Delay Macro Execution

2013-10-28 Thread Jim - W6VAR
I find I setup my radio in a portable environment a lot with different antennas. I like to clear all the ATU memories for each band when I setup. I created a macro that selects each antenna and clears the ATU memories on a band and move up one band. However, if I try to run this as a single macro

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 Macro for Receive EQ

2013-10-28 Thread Jim - W6VAR
Is there a receive equivalent of the TE (transmit EQ) command for setting the equalizer on the receiver? I don't see it on the command set overview. Jim W6VAR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-KX3-Macro-for-Receive-EQ-tp7580250.html Sent from the Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 Prog Ref App

2013-08-30 Thread Michael Downs
Dave, The K3/Kx3 Programmer's Reference app includes several essential additions to the free Elecraft K3/KX3 Programmer's Reference Manual: 1. It includes the full text of the Elecraft K3/KX3 Programmer's Reference Manual. 2. It includes full details from the Menu Refer

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 Prog Ref App

2013-08-30 Thread Stewart
On Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:29:18 +0100, g8kbvd...@googlemail.com wrote: > On 29 Aug 2013 at 12:00, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > >> Message: 2 >> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:59:46 -0400 >> From: Mike KS7D >> To: Elecraft Reflector >> Subject: [Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 Prog Ref App

2013-08-30 Thread g8kbvdave
On 29 Aug 2013 at 12:00, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:59:46 -0400 > From: Mike KS7D > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 Prog Ref App > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > >

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 Prog Ref App

2013-08-29 Thread Mike KS7D
There is an updated version of my K3/KX3 Programmer's Reference app available in the Apple App Store. There is also a new version for Android phones available in Google Play. Search for mike downs, ks7d in the Apple Store or Google Play to find the apps. 73, Mike ks7d Sent from my iPhone _

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 after market PTO knobs

2013-08-16 Thread Jim Rhodes
The word from Elecraft was that there should be no problem. And I like the feel of mine very much. Jim K0XU Sent from my Xoom tablet On Aug 16, 2013 12:27 AM, "Alan Hawrylyshen" wrote: > I cannot speak for the wear and tear, as I've only had mine a short time - > around 6 months. I can, however,

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 after market PTO knobs

2013-08-15 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
I cannot speak for the wear and tear, as I've only had mine a short time - around 6 months. I can, however, clearly state that the feel is fantastic. I have never had a radio with such a solid feeling VFO. From time to time, they appear on the used market which makes them less pricey. Alan K2A

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 after market PTO knobs

2013-08-15 Thread Linda and Bob
Does anyone know if the after market metal PTO main and sub tuning knobs for the K3 or KX3 (main PTO) will damage or cause pre-mature wear and tear on the optical encoders? Any feed back on how the weighted metal PTO will improve the feel while tuning would be welcome. They are kind of expensive

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 Off Topic FS Arduino

2013-08-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
I have for sale an extra "Getting Started With Arduino kit" from makershed.com. It does not come with the book which they sell extra, but the kit is complete as shown on the website. $50 shipped anywhere in the US. Please email w...@cox.net if interested - first "I'll take it" gets it. I ta

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / KX3 Key Jack

2013-04-20 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
ssage- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:43 PM To: Joel Black Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / KX3 Key Jack Joel, Use a stereo plug for both the K3 and the KX3. Connect the keyer to the ti

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / KX3 Key Jack

2013-04-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joel, Use a stereo plug for both the K3 and the KX3. Connect the keyer to the tip and the sleeve on both plugs (no connection to the ring) and it should work just fine. Set the KX3 menu to Hand. Yes, it does not matter to the KX3 whether the tip or ring are used, but connecting only to the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / KX3 Key Jack

2013-04-19 Thread Bill Gerth
Joel, Both the K3 and KX3 have internal keyers so a stereo connection is required in order to get the three required connections: ground, paddle dot, and paddle dash. My experience is with the KX3 only but I think the K3 works the same way. The KX3 manual states that the sense of whether the

[Elecraft] K3 / KX3 Key Jack

2013-04-19 Thread Joel Black
Okay, I think I am losing my mind. Is the K3 key jack stereo or mono? I know I only use two wires for a key, but for some reason, I have a stereo (TRS) plug on my key cable. I cannot find what I'm looking for in the manual either. I don't think the wiring for the KX3 matters (either T or R

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-05 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
D'oh!! - I should not write before coffee! I use SSB mode a lot to receive SW broadcast stations and often switch sidebands if I'm not sure I'm really on frequency. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- If it's an SSB signal, and I switch sidebands, won't I be trying to listen to the sideba

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-05 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
If you have trouble deciding whether you are tuned dead on, switch sidebands. The pitch of the voice should remain exactly the same. If not, you were off frequency. Doing it automatically sounds like an interesting challenge for a DSP programming enthusiast, but hardly necessary for good SSB rece

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-05 Thread Fred Smith
t: Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ? The P3's waterfall itself is an excellent visual tuning aid for getting very close to the the ideal frequency. Followed up with QRN filtering techniques, tuning for best reception is easy. The K3 - P3 is a great combination. Now, if the P3 w

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-05 Thread C L Jonkers
The P3's waterfall itself is an excellent visual tuning aid for getting very close to the the ideal frequency. Followed up with QRN filtering techniques, tuning for best reception is easy. The K3 - P3 is a great combination. Now, if the P3 was a touch screen (ala iPad) and all the K3 function

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-05 Thread Eduardo González
eers, > Peter > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erik Basilier > Sent: Tuesday, 5 February 2013 8:05 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ? >

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-05 Thread Lyle Johnson
Hello Peter! An interesting algorithm for automatically tuning an SSB signal was described at length in the Jan 1999 issue of QEX. 73, Lyle KK7P This is an algorithm I've contemplated writing many times At Field Day I have observed a number of operators operating SSB. I have noticed

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-05 Thread Peter Lambert
Peter -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erik Basilier Sent: Tuesday, 5 February 2013 8:05 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ? Peter, yes, I am sure many have thought

[Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-05 Thread Erik Basilier
Peter, yes, I am sure many have thought about this. For something so relatively obvious, one has to wonder why it hasn't already been done. Perhaps the rapid changes in typical contest speech makes it hard to get an accurate enough fix on the spectrum, unless one asks the other party to say a long

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-04 Thread Peter Lambert
the possibility many times. 73's Peter VK4JD -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wright, Robert Sent: Tuesday, 5 February 2013 3:54 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CW

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-04 Thread Gary Gregory
ert > Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 9:25 PM > To: 'Erik Basilier'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ? > > You are spot on, Eric > > This is an algorithm I've contemplated writing many times. > > Voice results

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-04 Thread Wright, Robert
onday, February 04, 2013 9:25 PM To: 'Erik Basilier'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ? You are spot on, Eric This is an algorithm I've contemplated writing many times. Voice results from the vocal cords snapping together in the range aroun

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-04 Thread Gary Gregory
Eric, I have the K3 and KX3 sounding pretty close in the headset on RX. (CM-500) I have found that adjustment of the RX-EQ needs to be done first and then I set the Hi/Lo cut and I then went and rechecked my RX-EQ settings to be sure I had the best audio for me. By doing it this way I now rarely

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-04 Thread Peter Lambert
ult thing to do. Cheers, Peter VK4JD -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erik Basilier Sent: Tuesday, 5 February 2013 3:07 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ? At F

[Elecraft] [K3} [KX3] SSBT like CWT ?

2013-02-04 Thread Erik Basilier
At Field Day I have observed a number of operators operating SSB. I have noticed that there is a great variation in skill when it comes to tuning the RX to an SSB signal. Sometimes I feel that the op has it tuned all wrong and I almost want to grab the knob. Maybe different people's brains focus on

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 and RemoteRig

2013-01-13 Thread Chad Wasinger
Hi Group, I’m wanting to try remoting my K3 via RemoteRig and wanted to see what successful configurations others are using. I just built the KX3 last weekend and wondering if anyone has used this as their controlling radio via RemoteRig? I’m very familiar to the capabilities of the RemoteRig u

[Elecraft] K3 KX3 Keyer and SPOT FW suggestions

2012-11-08 Thread John Oppenheimer
On 11/07/2012 11:00 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > effect on CW decode accuracy. Decode timing has also been changed > slightly to improve copy of code sent with shortened letter spaces-- > typical of operators who "rush" their code, running letters closer > together. To improved sending accuracy, con

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 data sub-modes

2012-10-31 Thread Julian, G4ILO
On the K3 and KX3, is it possible to set/get the sub-mode of PSK D (45 or 75 baud.)? Is it likely in the future that the K3 and KX3 will support a 63 baud variant of PSK D? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * K

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-10 Thread Mercury
Thanks for the explanations, Don and Bud. I think I understand how an Ultimatic keyer works now and can see how it would be less timing critical for many characters and most numbers. Except for the obvious "iambic" characters like 'c', 'k', 'r', and the period, it would require less practice to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-10 Thread Brian Alsop
Guys, I'd like to point out that the transition being made when electronic keyers started coming on line was: BUG --->KEYER What was being solved is not having to make all those dashes manually. That in itself was a huge help. Transmitting speeds could be increased 20% or more. Many guys at

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Will, The distinguishing characteristic is that it does not alternate between dits and dahs. You are correct, that a dingle dot insertion can work the same way in either case, and by the same reasoning, a single dash insertion. but if you send a character like "Z", you close the DAH paddle and

[Elecraft] Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-10 Thread Mercury
Maybe I'm missing something, Bud, but I send the letter Q the same way with Iambic B keying. Hold the dah paddle for the duration of the letter and tap the dit at the appropriate place. No need to let up on the dah paddle. Is there some other characteristic that distinguishes Ulimatic from Iambi

Re: [Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-10 Thread W2RU - Bud Hippisley
Yay! I second that motion, Don! I've been a fan of Ultimatic mode since it first came out in QST as a vacuum tube keyer from a W6 in the mid-50s. Later I built the transistorized version that was in QST in the early 60s. But nothing's as easy as building a WinKeyer kit with it in it! Steve

Re: [Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-10 Thread Charles Sanders
>... the Ultimatic keying mode". What is this mode? Don has provided a concise description. If you would like more details here is a nice writeup http://fermi.la.asu.edu/w9cf/articles/ultimatic.pdf >Your software runs for many contests. Can it be adapted to run in DXpedition mode? Possibly >with

Re: [Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ultimatic is an absolutely wonderful keying mode (and the only one I can use with dual lever paddles). It gives priority to the last paddle closed. In other words, close the dah lever, and you get dahs - but then close the dot lever, and you then get dots even though both paddles are now closed

Re: [Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-10 Thread Ignacy
Chuck, Sounds great. Lots of functionality in your package. You write "K3 keyer does not provide all of the functionality of the WinKey, a case in point being the Ultimatic keying mode". What is this mode? Your software runs for many contests. Can it be adapted to run in DX pedition mode? Possib

Re: [Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

2012-08-09 Thread Charles Sanders
While not one of the "Big Three", CQ/X - GPS Enabled Software for Mobile Contesting (www.no5w.com) supports the use of KY keying, in addition to WinKey keying. 73/Chuck/NO5W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/li

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 Operating Tip: Displaying Menu Help Text

2012-07-13 Thread JP O'Connor
It is found in the KX3 user manual on page 35 in the second paragraph. It is under the "Menu Help Information" heading. I keep finding useful little nuggets just by slowly going through the manual with the radio at hand. Wayne and team put a lot of good informaiton in the manual - and a lot of good

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 Operating Tip: Displaying Menu Help Text

2012-07-13 Thread Monty Shultes
This is neat and helpful. Thank you, Wayne. Where was this hiding?? Monty K2DLJ On Jul 12, 2012, at 2:43 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Both the K3 and KX3 provide help text for all menu entries. The > owner's manual provides a lot more information, of course, but the > built-in info display co

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 MF/LF Transverter

2012-07-12 Thread Bill Frantz
As one who has been exploring caves for the last 40+ years, my principle interest in the 630M band is its ability to communicate thru solid rock. There is a long history of cave radios operating on medium frequencies under part 15, most of which use antennas consisting of a coil of wire. (One o

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 Operating Tip: Displaying Menu Help Text

2012-07-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Both the K3 and KX3 provide help text for all menu entries. The owner's manual provides a lot more information, of course, but the built-in info display covers the basics, and that may be all you need. Once you're in the menu, you can display information about the present menu entry by doing

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 MF/LF Transverter

2012-07-10 Thread Edward R. Cole
35-dB over noise for months with barely a couple dB variation in strength. Terrific emcomm potential. Why the ships used it for their emergency band when CW was still in use. 73, Ed --- Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:48:18 -0700 From: Jim Lowman Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 MF/LF Transverter

2012-07-08 Thread Eric Tichansky NO3M
There are plenty of LF converters to homebrew from, most very simple including those using an SA602/612. Another is the AMRAD LF converter, QST April 2002. PCBs can be purchased from FAR circuits. I use three of those for dual RX and TX with a 14MHz local oscillator and a K3 in transverter m

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 MF/LF Transverter

2012-07-08 Thread Jim Lowman
Not to rain on anyone's parade, Bill, but a couple of things come to mind: -- I would think it a risky business to develop a transceiver for a band that is not yet authorized for amateur use -- If most of us have trouble getting an antenna going for 160m - wow - 630m? Just thinki

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 MF/LF Transverter

2012-07-08 Thread Bill Harris
Wayne: An Elecraft Transverter for below 510 kHz would be well received, world wide. I guess the number of participants would be rather low to start with but interest would increase with the availability of such an item. A poll of the amateur market would give a good indication of interest.

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