Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying AFSK?

Can you decode RTTY signals? If not, get that working as a first step. Is the soundcard device selected in HRD the same one that is connected to the K3 Line-In and Line Out jacks? The soundcard LINE OUT (or SPKR) should connect to the K3 LINE IN. Do you have the computer soundcard output

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying AFSK?

Richard, What do you have set as the keying method in DM-780? I use it extensively and have never had an issue. I believe I have it set to use HRD keying, which does not require the use of vox for keying. Hope this helps. 73 de, Ian, KM4IK On Jun 19, 2016 10:02 PM, "Richard Vincent"

[Elecraft] K3 keying AFSK?

I recently purchased a new to me K3 which I am in the learning curve. I am trying to get the K3 to key RTTY in AFSK mode and not having any luck. I have Fred's book and have followed the steps with still no keying. I am using DM-780. VOX is on, sound set correct (I think). Anyone have any idea

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying Alpha 374A/76A

Scott, The K3 KEYOUT can handle up to 200 volts as long as it is a positive voltage. So +20 volts is no problem. I cannot comment on the delay settings, I don't have an Alpha amp. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/3/2015 9:51 AM, Scott via Elecraft wrote: Out of an overabundance of caution I thought

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying Alpha 374A/76A

Thanks everyone, seems to be working great at 008 here. On to the next problem :) 73 Scott In a message dated 11/3/2015 2:05:57 P.M. Central Standard Time, j...@audiosystemsgroup.com writes: On Tue,11/3/2015 11:48 AM, Elliott Lawrence wrote: > I use the default setting TX Dly 008 with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying Alpha 374A/76A

I use the default setting TX Dly 008 with my 87A with no problem. I would think that it would work fine also with the contempory 76s etc. 73 Elliott WA6TLA On Nov 3, 2015, at 11:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Scott, > > The K3 KEYOUT can handle up to 200 volts as long as

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying Alpha 374A/76A

I use an Alpha 76PA with my K3 and no problems. 73, Bob K6uj On 11/3/15 11:48 AM, Elliott Lawrence wrote: I use the default setting TX Dly 008 with my 87A with no problem. I would think that it would work fine also with the contempory 76s etc. 73 Elliott WA6TLA On Nov 3, 2015, at 11:26 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying Alpha 374A/76A

On Tue,11/3/2015 11:48 AM, Elliott Lawrence wrote: I use the default setting TX Dly 008 with my 87A with no problem. I would think that it would work fine also with the contempory 76s etc. It works fine with my Ten Tec Titan 425s, which are early '80s vintage, and use a vacuum relay for

[Elecraft] K3 keying Alpha 374A/76A

Out of an overabundance of caution I thought I'd ask first My manuals for my old Alphas suggest the amplifier keying line is 20 something volts DC +, and the K3 manual says I can key way more than that + DC. So I just wanted to confirm (or learn more): 1) I shouldn't worry about any

[Elecraft] K3 keying/vox for digi

Hi Thanks for all the replies. I did not wish to explain why I do not want to use VOX for keying digi from the right channel tone. But as another has explained, the VOX setting needs to be different for Digi and phone, and I found it annoying having to fiddle through the menu after changing modes,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying external Amps

I used to just leave them plugged into a Y connector and powered up the amp I wanted to use. Now I have a KPA500 so I don't have to worry. Jim Rhodes K0XU Sent from my Droid Razr Maxx On Apr 16, 2013 4:03 PM, Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com wrote: I have a K3 and want to key two different external

[Elecraft] K3 Keying external Amps

I have a K3 and want to key two different external amplifiers. The K3 has one key out line this I use to key an Expert 1K 160-6 meter amp. Now that I've installed a K144XV board I want to key a 144Mhz block amp. I wondered how my fellow hams are keying two seperate amps separately with one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying external Amps

: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 4:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Keying external Amps I have a K3 and want to key two different external amplifiers. The K3 has one key out line this I use to key an Expert 1K 160-6 meter amp. Now that I've installed a K144XV board I want to key

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying external Amps

Hi Richard, If both amplifiers use transistor switching, you may be able to simply connect the two in parallel and use the K3 to activate whatever amp is turned on. I am sure there must be better ways to do it, but simple often has a lot going for it.I have the key out of my K3 connected

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying external Amps

Hi Richard, I simply build a small switch box from parts I had. One input and two outputs  that you can switch between. If you are short on parts you can probably find everything at your local Radio Shack. Bill - W0BBI __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 keying the KPA-500 transverter

Hi, I plan on using my K3 with the KPA-500 and my Kuhne 144 MHz transverter. I would like to use the ACC (pin 10) Key-Out for the KPA-500 and the RCA/Phono Key-Out jack for the transverter. This, I assume, should not cause any problems. It would be a nice (sometime in the future) feature if

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying the KPA-500 transverter

Message - From: dj7...@muenchen-mail.de To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 10:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 keying the KPA-500 transverter Hi, I plan on using my K3 with the KPA-500 and my Kuhne 144 MHz transverter. I would like to use the ACC (pin 10) Key-Out

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:52:50 -0500 From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 4d5c4732.1030...@subich.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed The same thing can be accomplished with any 2 x 2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

The same thing can be accomplished with any 2 x 2 or 2 x 4 audio switcher - left/right become PTT and ALC. Radio Shack and most consumer electronics stores have a reasonable selection of A/V switches generally for less than the cost of a case, switch and the connectors. 73, ... Joe, W4TV

[Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

Is there anything about the voltage or current on the keying line that would prohibit putting the K3's key line in parallel with an ICOM's keying line so I would not have to switch between the two when sharing an amplifier? In other words, could I just use a Y connector to connect the two

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

You might have a problem when only one rig is powered up, with the unpowered one pulling down the key/control line. The K3 is OK, as both outputs are open drain/collector. If that's also the case with the ICOM, the Y connector should work. If the ICOM has a pull-up resistor, or anything

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

You might have a problem when only one rig is powered up, with the unpowered one pulling down the key/control line. The K3 is OK, as both outputs are open drain/collector. If that's also the case with the ICOM, the Y connector should work. If the ICOM has a pull-up resistor, or

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

Fred, I run a Kenwood TS-590S and the K3 with my Tokyo Hy Power HL-1.2Kfx amp. I take the keying and ALC lines from both rigs and connect them to an LDG ALK-2 switch (2 port switch) and then connect a set of common keying and ALC lines from the LDG to the amp. Works just fine. Harry WE1X --

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

I don't think the diode isolation will work in this case. Scott K9MA On Feb 16, 2011, at 2:36 PM, Paul Christensen wrote: You might have a problem when only one rig is powered up, with the unpowered one pulling down the key/control line. The K3 is OK, as both outputs are open

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

I don't think the diode isolation will work in this case. Scott K9MA If the Icom used an amp key line from an NPN transistor with an open collector and a high value (e.g., 10K) pull-up resistor to a positive supply rail, then all one needs is a steering diode added to the Icom key line

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

Sorry, I still don't think it will work reliably with the ICOM unpowered, if it has a pull-up resistor, etc. However, the ICOM may in fact be open collector/drain, in which case there's no problem. Might be worth checking. Scott K9MA On Feb 16, 2011, at 3:48 PM, Paul Christensen wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

Sounds like a wager for some beer money! :-)) Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Scott Ellington sdell...@facstaff.wisc.edu To: Elecraft Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier Sorry, I still

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an amplifier

K3 keys Alpha 9500 plug-n-play full break-in sweet! 73 WD1V Sent from my iPhone John Seney 603 785-2413 On Feb 16, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Fred Serota fser...@msn.com wrote: Is there anything about the voltage or current on the keying line that would prohibit putting the K3's key line in

[Elecraft] K3 keying an Alpha 91

I have been invited to operate at V48M with my K3 where an Alpha 91 will be the amp. Can I key the Alpha 91 directly from the K3's PTT line, or will I need a keying interface to protect the K3? 73, George. George Wagner, K5KG Sarasota, FL 941-400-1960 cell

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying an Alpha 91

No interface necessary. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of georgek...@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 8:01 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 keying an Alpha 91 I have been invited

[Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button Is Pushed

Is it normal for the K3 to key up right away for a split second when turned on. I have a Drake L4B with a soft key behind the radio. If by accident the amp is out of the stand-by mode and you turn on the K3, it will key the amp for a split second. Is this normal? Don't get me wrong, I try to put

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button IsPushed

Is it normal for the K3 to key up right away for a split second when turned on. I have a Drake L4B with a soft key behind the radio. If by accident the amp is out of the stand-by mode and you turn on the K3, it will key the amp for a split second. Is this normal? Don't get me wrong, I try to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button Is Pushed

I'm not sure I'm understanding your problem. Are you talking about having the amp on before the K3 is powered up? Are you leaving the amp with filaments on during periods while the K3 has been powered off? Powering on the K3 and waiting a second to power on the amp would seem to remove the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button Is Pushed

-.-. --.- Sent: April 1, 2010 3:34 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button Is Pushed Is it normal for the K3 to key up right away for a split second when turned on. I have a Drake L4B with a soft key behind the radio. If by accident the amp

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button, IsPushed (Tom W8JI)

W8JI w...@w8ji.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button IsPushed To: -.-. --.-N3TU -.-. --.- connectme...@hotmail.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: b545db30c1794028b301fbf152f95...@radioroom Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power ButtonIs Pushed

It took me a copy of tries to make my point to get Wayne to make the change, but at V3.10 of the firmware, he made the following addition feature available: CW VOX OFF BY DEFAULT ON POWER-UP: Some stations using PC control may inadvertently key the K3 in CW mode on power-up if VOX CW is in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button, IsPushed (Tom W8JI)

It is not normal behavior for my K3. The red tx light comes on for a split second but there is no amp keying or RF output. 73 Art Art, Mine has always closed the amplifier relay control line upon power up during the period after the power switch is pushed on and the display illuminates. The

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Up For A Split Second When Power Button, IsPushed (Tom W8JI)

I have this behavior when K3 is attached by a serial cable and RTS or CTS are set for keying. Must have something to do with COM port initialization. Nothing wrong with K3. Ignacy -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K3 keying at turn-on

Perhaps related I don't see the short output of RF that's being described. (S/N 56 w/latest firmware). I -do- note seven evenly-spaced +/- one second full power key-ups as my computer boots up when I forget to unplug the USB cable from the radio ... or initiate MODE/TEST. I have no

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying at turn-on

Ken, This sounds like your K3 is configured for DTR keying. Go to the CONFIG menu and look for the PTT-KEY parameter. If it is set for DTR keying, then when the computer boots, its BIOS raises the DTR line a few times which keys the radio. Unless you are normally keying your radio this way,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying problem on CAT line

Forgive me if this is stating the obvious, but have you disabled VOX by any chance? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K3: Keying problem on CAT line

I knew this would happen. After turning everything off and on a dozen times yesterday trying to fix the CW keying issue with N1MM, I gave up, made a few SSB Q's in the RAC Winter, and shut the rig down. Last night, I turned it back on just to check it, and had the same problem, so I turned

[Elecraft] K3: Keying problem on CAT line

Hi, I've been using N1MM logger with the K3 for some time now, using RTS for PTT and DTR for keying on the serial line using a USB adapter I got from Elecraft. In the RAC Winter contest, all was going well last night, but this AM when I turned things back on, N1MM wouldn't key the radio. PTT

[Elecraft] K3 Keying Timing

OK, I know this is a strange (possibly even stupid) question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I've owned my new K3 for just a couple of weeks now, having upgraded (boy, have I upgraded) from an Icom 756Pro. I tend to mostly operate CW, albeit primarily for DXing and contesting rather than

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Timing

Conratulations David, you have discovered that the default Iambic keying mode is mode A. Thanks to Wayne who prefers mode A. I also prefer mode A. The Japanese rigs give you only mode B whether you want it or not. Enjoy your K3. Neal, WA6OCP K3 #305 David Gilbert wrote: OK, I know

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying

Barry, Shortening of characters in QSK is a common issue in many transceivers though it seems less of a problem in the K3. What you should really use to combat it is 'Keying Compensation' which you will see in for example Winkey configuration settings and other external keyers; it lengthens each

[Elecraft] K3 keying

No one has commented on the apparent shortening of the first dit as illustrated in the QST review, Figure 1. My K3 keying does not have that issue as far as I can judge from listening on a separate receiver. What is does have is a disparity between keying weighting between MOX (either

[Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay. I hope the little transistor in the K3 can take it! VE7XF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay. I hope the little transistor in the K3 can take it! VE7XF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 5:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay. I hope the little transistor in the K3 can take it! VE7XF ___ Elecraft mailing

RE: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

@mailman.qth.net; Ralph Parker Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 Ralf, just make up a simple interface between your K3 keying and the keying input of your SB-200 or look for one of those interfaces that Yaesu had available and I believe that Ameritron offers one as well.Fern VE7GZ

[Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 addendum

I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay. Tnx for your comments, guys. I'm at VP5W, and no Radio Shack on the island :-( I did bring a little relay interface, but the reed relay has given up the ghost. Fortunately, we have one op coming from Seattle next week, and he can bring a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

Ralph, If your SB-200 has not been modified, its relay voltage is negative, and THAT will cause problems. The HEXFET in the K3 will take up to 200 volts, but that must be a positive voltage. I would suggest adding a small relay in the SB-200 - rectifying the filament voltage at the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 addendum

Ralph, A reed relay is a fragile device and may not survive the transient current and voltage spikes present when switching the SB200 relay. Be sure to have your friend bring a relay robust enough to handle the load presented by the relay coil in the SB200. Don K7FJ Tnx for your

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 addendum

I am the parts delivery guy :-) there's a great one transistor one resistor circuit for doing this that I have used in the past. I'll bring some relays and back emf diodes too Brian soon to be vp5/n9adg Sent from my iPhone On Nov 22, 2008, at 10:39 AM, Don Ehrlich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

: Ralph Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 5:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay. I hope the little transistor in the K3 can take it! VE7XF

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

Ralph Parker wrote: I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay. I hope the little transistor in the K3 can take it! VE7XF I can thoroughly recommend Harbach Electronics' SK-201 keying kit for the SB200. Easy to fit and doesn't break the bank. Reduces keying requirements

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 addendum

- Original Message - From: Brian Moran [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Don Ehrlich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Ralph Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 addendum I am the parts delivery guy :-) there's a great one

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

I installed this Harbach kit on two SB-200s I have. It takes very little time and the peace of mind is worth it. You might as well install the soft-start and soft-key mods at the same time - they go roughly into the same place on the underside of the SB-200. Pictures:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay. I hope the little transistor in the K3 can take it! VE7XF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

I also would like Ultimatic mode implemented. Jerry AI6L -Original Message- From: Jack Regan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 3:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion? Wayne (and Gary) I hope you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Jack Regan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion? Wayne (and Gary) I hope you and Gary will reconsider adding Ultimatic/Single Lever Paddle

[Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

Hi all Before the K3, I used my computer (contesting) to generate the stock cw. I used a Kansas City Keyer for the hand keying, connected to the rig using a Y connector for the CW in. Worked well. With the K3, I still us a computer (contesting) to generate the stock cw (CQ, 59905, TU,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

Doug, All is well that Iambic B meets your needs, but it is not for everyone, even though we may be the minority. I need either a single lever paddle with an Iambic only keyer or Ultimatic mode and a dual lever paddle to send decent CW. The problem with dual paddles is that I squeeze too

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

I have to say I'm hoping that by the time it matters to me, Elecraft will have implemented Ultimatic, otherwise I can see myself buying a WKUSB or K12-EXT and fitting it into the K3 somewhere. I realise that your're busy Wayne and this is probably quite a way down on your list, but please

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

burdick Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Reflector; DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion? I have to say I'm hoping that by the time it matters to me, Elecraft will have implemented Ultimatic, otherwise I can see myself buying a WKUSB or K12-EXT and fitting

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

Well said, Don! I am one of those who can only send [half]decent code with an Ultimatic-mode keyer. Here's another vote for including the Ultimatic keying mode to the list of K3's features. So Wayne, please, please, please, implement this mode as soon as you have the time to do so. I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

Wasted effort as far as I am concerned Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Jack Regan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion? Wayne (and Gary) I hope you and Gary

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

FWIW, after 57 years of CW the K3's keyer meets my needs, but a keyer that would compensate for arthritis would be nice My HexKey's a pleasure to use, too. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Has anyone else noticed that there is a substantial difference in the mark space ratio of the keying dependent on whether you operate QSK/semi break in compared with manual transmit, eg push

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

Barry Simpson wrote: Has anyone else noticed that there is a substantial difference in the mark space ratio of the keying dependent on whether you operate QSK/semi break in compared with manual transmit, eg push the transmit button on the front panel or use a foot switch to enter

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

I would be interested to know why folks use external keyers in preference to the internal keyer. David G3UNA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

Hi David, in my case I am using external keyer (ETM-8) having - more memories - better programming possibilities (loops, nested loops, programable changes of speed in message, incremental numbering,...) - no need to touch FP for memory start/stop (keyer has own paddle so paddle and buttons

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

on Fri, 2008-09-05 at 18:11 +0100, David Cutter wrote: I would be interested to know why folks use external keyers in preference to the internal keyer. I use a logikey K5 keyer reasons 1/ more memories in 3 banks (6 in each bank, 3 banks in total ) 2/ user definable speed range, keying

[Elecraft] K3 Keying

David, G3UNA, wrote: I would be interested to know why folks use external keyers in preference to the internal keyer. I use the microHam CW keyer with my K2 and K3 for a couple of reasons. The two logging programs that I use (DXBase 2007, and N1MM) work nicely with the K1EL WinKey chip in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

? David G3UNA - Original Message - From: ni0c [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 6:30 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Keying David, G3UNA, wrote: I would be interested to know why folks use external keyers in preference to the internal keyer. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

Hi David: 1) More versatile CW generation features 2) More memories (in memory-type keyers) 3) More versatile CW memories (often) 4) Greater range of control These are my main reasons for using my Idiom Press CMOS Super Keyer (II/III/or IV) in deference to the K3's internal keyer. Cheers, Tom

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

, Roger, W1EM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Cutter Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 1:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying I would be interested to know why folks use external keyers in preference

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

David Cutter wrote: Would it still work for you if you used your paddle directly into the K3 paddle input and pc into the key input, then the programs would still key directly? I'm wondering if you would want to change the PTT, lead-in and tail features on the fly, ie could these all

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

G3UNA asked: Would it still work for you if you used your paddle directly into the K3 paddle input and pc into the key input, then the programs would still key directly? I'm wondering if you would want to change the PTT, lead-in and tail features on the fly, ie could these all be

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

Tom N0SS wrote: 1) More versatile CW generation features 2) More memories (in memory-type keyers) 3) More versatile CW memories (often) 4) Greater range of control --- Gee, those are all the reasons I use a manual key (bug or hand pump). The only time my logging

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

The internal K3 keyer works fine, but I also prefer external keyer(s) for various reasons. I have both a WinKey USB and a LogiKey K-5 wired in parallel to the K3 key input. Most of my operating is CW contesting, and the WinKey generates great CW from the N1MM logging program. I have the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

, Chuck NI0C - Original Message - From: David Cutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ni0c [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 1:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Would it still work for you if you used your paddle directly into the K3 paddle input

Re: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

Craig D. Smith wrote: The internal K3 keyer works fine, but I also prefer external keyer(s) for various reasons. OK, the other side weighs in. Several years ago, I built a K1EL keyer [don't remember the model and not sure where the book is right now]. I included an interface to key the

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

WC1M -Original Message- From: David Cutter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 1:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying I would be interested to know why folks use external keyers in preference to the internal keyer. David

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

or if I was away from my shack. 73, Roger, W1EM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Cutter Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 1:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying I would be interested to know

[Elecraft] K3 Keying

Has anyone else noticed that there is a substantial difference in the mark space ratio of the keying dependent on whether you operate QSK/semi break in compared with manual transmit, eg push the transmit button on the front panel or use a foot switch to enter transmit. The QSK/semi break in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

nothing). :-) Put it on the list! Bill W5WVO - Original Message - From: Barry Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Keying Has anyone else noticed that there is a substantial difference

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying and NR No Effect Here

Don Ehrlich wrote: I just keyed my K3 with and without NR (all settings) while looking at the keying waveform. I used both the internal keyer and an external computer interface for keying and could not see any effect on the 5 mS rise and fall times related to NR settings or with NR on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying and NR No Effect Here

Thanks Stewart. I loaded the latest firmware this morning (I was using 2.20) but before I did that, I tried monitoring my transmitted signal on another receiver, on the same 80m frequency that I did the test with my UK friend yesterday morning. I cannot tell any difference to the keying

[Elecraft] K3 Keying and NR

Whilst in QSO with a European station recently, he asked if I was using a K3. I told him that I was and asked why he was asking. He said he thought I was using a K3 as he recognised the hard keying, having heard it on some other K3s. I was using the NR option at the time. This was the

[Elecraft] K3 Keying and NR No Effect Here

I just keyed my K3 with and without NR (all settings) while looking at the keying waveform. I used both the internal keyer and an external computer interface for keying and could not see any effect on the 5 mS rise and fall times related to NR settings or with NR on or off. Don K7FJ K3 #195

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Keying software improvement suggestion (was: Logging programs and internal keyer)

Thanks again to all who responded on- and off-line to this subject. Two things I learned here: There are external keyers that provide superb support for high performance contest software, but also, great software can indeed produce great CW over serial or parallel ports without the extra

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Keying suddenly stopped

by accident. Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3--Keying suddenly stopped Robert Tellefsen wrote

[Elecraft] K3--Keying suddenly stopped

I was working the 7th District QSO Party, and doing fairly well at 5w on both cw and ssb. Then, just after I logged my 103rd QSO, the keying stopped. Neither the paddles nor the computer coming through the key jack will cause a signal to go out in cw mode. Keying the paddles does give cw

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Keying suddenly stopped

Robert Tellefsen wrote: I was working the 7th District QSO Party, and doing fairly well at 5w on both cw and ssb. Then, just after I logged my 103rd QSO, the keying stopped. Neither the paddles nor the computer coming through the key jack will cause a signal to go out in cw mode. Keying the

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Keying suddenly stopped

PROTECTED] To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3--Keying suddenly stopped Robert Tellefsen wrote: I was working the 7th District QSO Party, and doing fairly well at 5w on both cw and ssb

[Elecraft] K3 Keying interface

OK, This is interesting. Does this interface also apply to CW keying from a serial or parallel port as well? Assuming one isn't using K1EL or winKey or a similar device? I see an opportunity for a a nice SM kit for the FSK interface ;o) 73, Julius n2wn *The K3 input is a general purpose input,