Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Panadaptor/Bandscope

2008-12-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I hope if at all possible, it will work with a Mac and OSX Realise this is probably not a high priority or perhaps you're looking at some form of CAT interface, but if at all possible, working with OSX would be much appreciated. And not looking for any commitments in any way, just looking

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Panadaptor/Bandscope

2008-12-29 Thread Joe Planisky
Yes, I'll second the desire for an OS X version of the Panadapter. It's fantastic that there's an OS X version of the K3 Utility. I hope it's a trend that Elecraft will continue with all future software products. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Dec 29, 2008, at 2:48 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Panadaptor/Bandscope

2008-12-29 Thread O. Johns
Another vote for a Mac OSX version when it appears. --Oliver Johns W6ODJ On 29 Dec 2008, at 3:34 PM, Joe Planisky wrote: Yes, I'll second the desire for an OS X version of the Panadapter. It's fantastic that there's an OS X version of the K3 Utility. I hope it's a trend that Elecraft

[Elecraft] Re: Automatic diversity configuration

2008-12-28 Thread wayne burdick
Joachim wrote: I've just installed MCU 2.76 and find that the diversity auto config no longer works. Anyone else notice this? Hi Joachim, I just tested this and it appears to be working. What you may be noticing is that in diversity mode (*long* hold of SUB), VFO B is no longer linked to

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Automatic diversity configuration

2008-12-28 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
burdick Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 6:07 PM To: joachim.groe...@ewetel.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Automatic diversity configuration Joachim wrote: I've just installed MCU 2.76 and find that the diversity auto config no longer works. Anyone else notice this? Hi

[Elecraft] Re: Question on Squelch; why not in other modes?

2008-12-28 Thread wayne burdick
Eivind L. Reiersen wrote:   Any reason for not implementing squelch in other modes (especially SSB) ?  - I really miss it. This is on the list, Eivind. It will be announced when we get it into the firmware. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: ADC Ref calibration

2008-12-27 Thread chen dave
My DMM say only 4.93v on pin 2 of the ACC connector. After calibration, supply voltage measure show me 13.7V, actually it should be 13.85v(test on K3 PS connector). During the 100w key down test, K3 shows 13.1~13.2v, but actually it should be 13.81V. I use DAIWA 32A PS So, I think 5V standard is

[Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread K2MK
Hi Joe: Consider the possibility of it being the software program you are running on your PC in DATA mode. Quit the program first then switch to AM. It's frequently a safe bet to blame the computer for anything that goes wrong. 73, Mike K2MK

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
I have) it happens there! 73, Bill N2BC - Original Message - From: K2MK k...@comcast.net To: jp...@jeffnet.org; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 8:25 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode? Hi Joe

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Greg
How high is your VOX setting? - Original Message - From: Bill Coleman N2BC n...@stny.rr.com To: K2MK k...@comcast.net; jp...@jeffnet.org; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 7:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
26, 2008 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode? How high is your VOX setting? - Original Message - From: Bill Coleman N2BC n...@stny.rr.com To: K2MK k...@comcast.net; jp...@jeffnet.org; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Ken K3IU
~~ Greg wrote: How high is your VOX setting? - Original Message - From: Bill Coleman N2BC n...@stny.rr.com To: K2MK k...@comcast.net; jp...@jeffnet.org; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 7:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Ken K3IU
is your VOX setting? - Original Message - From: Bill Coleman N2BC n...@stny.rr.com To: K2MK k...@comcast.net; jp...@jeffnet.org; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 7:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode? S

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Joe Planisky
: Bill Coleman N2BC n...@stny.rr.com To: K2MK k...@comcast.net; jp...@jeffnet.org; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 7:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode? S/N 00929 /w FW 2.76, 6.0 kHz filter. Confirmed TX

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Roy Davis
I have the MCU 02.67 version in my #1366 K3. I have not readily seen any problems with this version. However today, I have noticed that at various times that a a loud burst of audio emits for a split second. This is not on powering up, but with the unit just setting on the desk receiving.

[Elecraft] RE: K3 250Hz Filter gain maxed yet low

2008-12-26 Thread K2MK
Hi Jim: Not sure if this will help. There was a thread a few days ago where the comment was that the audio level was reduced at tighter filter widths. The factory commented on the effect of the RX EQ on filter gain. The suggestion was to make sure none of your RX EQ frequencies are set

[Elecraft] Re: K3 250Hz Filter gain maxed yet low

2008-12-26 Thread Jim Miller
Mike Thanks for the tip but after going to the RX EQ menu and using the CLR function as described in the manual I'm left with the same low output from the 250hz/8pole filter even when maxed at +8dB. Any other ideas welcomed. tia jim ab3cv ___

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 56, Issue 39

2008-12-25 Thread Barry Middleton
Thank you Joe for the best wishes, I send all my best wishes to all at Elecraft and all owners of K1, K2 K3s. Season Greetings and may 2009 bring you all that you desire. 73 de Barry G4DBS elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Subreceiver ANT selection doesn't work - always uses the AUX antenna

2008-12-25 Thread K2MK
Hi Frank: I think I have your answer. Try this. Turn the SUB on Don't press BSET Hold RX ANT You should alternately see MAIN and AUX as you hold the RX ANT button. Now hold BSET. When the display changes it will tell you which antenna is on your sub receiver. It will be either MAIN or AUX as

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Subreceiver ANT selection doesn't work - always uses the AUX antenna

2008-12-25 Thread K2MK
Hi Barry: Yes I just re-read Frank's original posting. I was using the wrong button. Thanks for the clarification. I just confirmed that on my K3 the RX ANT button changes the sub receiver antenna when in the main display and the ANT button changes the sub receiver button when in the BSET

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Subreceiver ANT selection doesn't work - always uses the AUX antenna

2008-12-25 Thread Gregory Fischer
You should be able to change it from bothI just tried it and it worked fine from both BSEt and using the RX ANt button. Merry Christmas! Greg AB7R On Dec 25, 2008, at 6:24 AM, K2MK wrote: Hi Frank: I think I have your answer. Try this. Turn the SUB on Don't press BSET Hold RX ANT You

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 56, Issue 41

2008-12-25 Thread Robert Klein
Thanks for the replies. I reloaded one more time all of the files (as before), but this time I checked the DSP tables box. This time it worked. If the tables are necessary, why is that an option instead of the default? Anyway, everything works great. You guys are the best. Robert KI4ZHF

[Elecraft] RE: 6 Meters

2008-12-24 Thread Dave Agsten
I find the K3 to be just fine on 6 meters. For extremely weak signal work, an external preamp may be needed. Time will tell. I've used the Flex 5000A, Pro III and the K3 on 6 meters. As far as signal reception goes, I could not notice any difference between the 3 rigs. I could A/B/C them. The

[Elecraft] Re: Christmas 2008

2008-12-24 Thread Robert C.Abell
MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year to all Elecrafters. 73, Bob VE3XM K2/100 S/N 04031 K3/100 S/N 00409___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Firmware Rev. 2.76: No AF noise burst; PRE/ATTN independent for sub RX; etc.

2008-12-24 Thread wayne burdick
Christopher Kovacs wrote: I too still suffer from the notorious pop when powering on. I would be interested if this change may help. The AF noise burst that is eliminated by the latest firmware was caused by the AGC being turned off until about 2 seconds after power-up. If you had been

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Firmware Rev. 2.76: No AF noise burst; PRE/ATTN independent for sub RX; etc.

2008-12-24 Thread Iain MacDonnell - N6ML
wayne burdick wrote: Christopher Kovacs wrote: I too still suffer from the notorious pop when powering on. I would be interested if this change may help. The AF noise burst that is eliminated by the latest firmware was caused by the AGC being turned off until about 2 seconds after

[Elecraft] Re: K3: component location on circuit diagram

2008-12-24 Thread wayne burdick
Far left side of the RF board (top, not bottom). They're leaded caps about 1/2 in diameter. Blue, as I recall :) 73, Wayne N6KR David Lankshear wrote: What better time than the final hours of Christmas Eve to apply the mod, recently described by Wayne, that prevents damage to the audio

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Firmware Rev. 2.76: No AF noise burst; PRE/ATTN independent for sub RX; etc.

2008-12-24 Thread Christopher Kovacs
Hi Wayne, No problem, I understand now what's occurring. Merry Xmas to all, Chris wayne burdick wrote: Christopher Kovacs wrote: I too still suffer from the notorious pop when powering on. I would be interested if this change may help. The AF noise burst that is eliminated by the

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-23 Thread Mitch Wolfson DJØQN
Eric, The thing that makes the KPA-1500 most attractive from my perspective, and surely others, is it's supposed SO2R ability. What other amps on the market offer similar capability other than the SPE Expert 1K-FA (which is only 1kW)? A KPA-1500 is domestic, so eliminates the extra steps

[Elecraft] RE: KPA-800 1500

2008-12-23 Thread Gary Gregory
Wayne, Perhaps you could throw us a crumb or two and let us know if these are scheduled for production in '09..:-) At the very least let us know if they are shelved..:-( In the spirit of the holiday festivities.? Gary K3...679 I just got lost in thought. It was

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-23 Thread Jan Erik Holm
Checking product information I can see it is advertised as a 1000W PEP amplifier. What happens with IMD at over 1300W? / SM2EKM --- Mitch Wolfson DJØQN wrote: Eric, The thing that makes the KPA-1500 most attractive from my perspective, and surely others, is it's

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-23 Thread Mitch Wolfson DJØQN
@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News Checking product information I can see it is advertised as a 1000W PEP amplifier. What happens with IMD at over 1300W? / SM2EKM --- Mitch Wolfson DJØQN wrote: Eric

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-23 Thread Kevin Luxford
If I were Wayne and Eric, (which manifestly I am not), I would think not twice but many times about investing design and production engineering effort to a new product which would compete with many similar products currently on the market for a very limited potential market which is renowned

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-23 Thread dj7mgq
If I were Wayne and Eric, (which manifestly I am not), I would think not twice but many times about investing design and production... I also would think that Wayne and Eric will also be looking towards more goodies for the K3, i.e. Panadapters, variable bandwidth roofing filters, improving

[Elecraft] Re: [Elecraft Digest] KX1 Newby Help!

2008-12-23 Thread Paul Huff
Hi Burke, I don't think that you have a problem. I know that when the Elecraft specs give a resistance value of #, it can often be much greater than the #. Your DMM is probably just reading a large off-scale value. During construction of my KX1 I kept an extensive log of my progress and I

[Elecraft] Re: CW and data

2008-12-23 Thread wayne burdick
Robert Klein wrote: I hope this isn’t too elementary for you folks, but I have not been able to get my K3 to come close to accurately reading CW and data RX. Hi Robert, The CW and PSK31 decoders works best with a narrow bandwidth (50-150 Hz). Once you have this dialed in, turn on CWT and

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-23 Thread JohnK1JD
snip ...which however doesn't change my lust for a KPA1500 or KPA800. ;-) Me neither, Toby. This is really very simple: The K3 delivery time is down to a mere 3 weeks, so it's time to trot out the KPA's. Giddy up! 73 Happy Holidays, John K1JD

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-23 Thread k4tmc
Yes, more goodies for the K3...a REMOTE version of the KAT3 that can be placed at (or near) the antenna feedpoint. 73, Henry - K4TMC K3/100 #98 -Original Message- From: dj7...@muenchen-mail.de To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 5:32 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE

[Elecraft] Re: 6 meters

2008-12-23 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Phil, The K3 was optimized from the ground up for high dynamic range (which we achieved). Sensitivity is very satisfactory on the HF bands (typically -135 to -138 dBm). But on 6 meters, where a low MDS is critical for some types of operation, an external, ultra-low-noise preamp may be

[Elecraft] Re: K3 - VCO Calibration temperature

2008-12-22 Thread wayne burdick
Stewart Baker wrote: My thought are, to get the best VCO temperature tracking that the CAL should be carried out at the mid point of operating temperature range. Is this correct, or doesn't it matter ? Hi Stewart, In general, it's good practice to calibrate equipment after it has warmed

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Request VFO round freq when coarse tune

2008-12-22 Thread wayne burdick
This is on the firmware list. I'll include a menu entry so it can be turned off if desired. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 22, 2008, at 1:28 PM, Dave G4AON wrote: One point to watch: If you accidentally move the coarse tuning you will find it hard to return to the original frequency with rounding

[Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-22 Thread Dave Agsten
I think that Wayne, Eric and company need a break after the K3 settles down. There are numerous good amplifier choices out there. I wonder if some think that with the Elecraft name on their amplifier it will make the same differences that the K3 does when compared to other transceivers? 73 es

RE: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-22 Thread N2TK
N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Agsten Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 5:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News I think that Wayne, Eric and company need

[Elecraft] Re: Amplifiers

2008-12-22 Thread Dave Agsten
I thought the Ameritron Amps were basically the design of Denny Had of Dentron fame. (Also, I think, Amp Supply in addition to Ameritron.) I don't think MFJ had much to do with the designs of the tube amps.not sure about the SS ones. 73 es Merry Christmas to all, Dave N8AG

[Elecraft] Re: K3: Firmware Request

2008-12-22 Thread wayne burdick
Steve wrote: ...I need to set Proc=0 and Mic=0 just before transmitting in MT63, and after the transmission I need to reset Proc=10 and Mic=15 so I can immediately start talking on the radio. Hi Steve, The most recent releases of code include both mic gain (MG) and speech compression (CP)

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Amplifiers

2008-12-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, You may be correct in saying most, but I do believe that some of the Ameritron designs were the work of Tom Rauch W8JI. 73, Don W3FPR Dave Agsten wrote: I thought the Ameritron Amps were basically the design of Denny Had of Dentron fame. (Also, I think, Amp Supply in addition to

[Elecraft] Re: announcing the KPA2000

2008-12-22 Thread wayne burdick
Is this the 2000-milliwatt QRPp power booster I asked you not to reveal to anyone?? :) Wayne N6KR DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Got your attention? :-) RE: KPA800 and KPA1500 --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Any Amplifier News

2008-12-22 Thread Eric Tichansky
Dave Agsten wrote: There are numerous good amplifier choices out there. I wonder if some think that with the Elecraft name on their amplifier it will make the same differences that the K3 does when compared to other transceivers? Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote: Does the market need another

[Elecraft] Re: [Moon-net] WSJT and K3

2008-12-21 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
QROradio wrote: All, Given the nices specs I am considering to buy a K3 trx. (it's almost X-mas anyway...) With transverters this rig will also be used on EME. I wonder how that will work with WSJT. The K3 uses a digital IF, with A/D, DSP and D/A conversion. How would that dual conversion

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2008-12-20 Thread David Cutter
Wayne I will be doing all the mods for Christmas. Hope you can give us the info really soon so I don't have to take the K3 apart again. Can you just point to the circuit and tell us what you intend ahead of the official mod instruction? 73 David G3UNA To this end, we're working on a

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2008-12-20 Thread wayne burdick
Hi David, Lyle, KK7P (who designed the KIO3 board set) will create an application note and post it as soon as possible. The short version is: put 1/8-W (or larger), 470-ohm resistors from each speaker output to ground. (The actual value isn't critical; anything from 330 to 1000 ohms would

[Elecraft] Re: RTTY using LSB versus AFSK-A

2008-12-20 Thread K2MK
Yes I just tried AFSK-A with the DPB filter off and the bandwidth opened up and it seems to provide the same comfort level that I had on LSB. Aside from the advantages of having the levels set differently from LSB and the compression turned off is there a received signal advantage to using Data

[Elecraft] Re: RTTY using LSB versus AFSK-A

2008-12-20 Thread Richard Ferch
Mike K2MK wrote: Yes I just tried AFSK-A with the DPB filter off and the bandwidth opened up and it seems to provide the same comfort level that I had on LSB. Aside from the advantages of having the levels set differently from LSB and the compression turned off is there a received signal

[Elecraft] Re: RTTY using LSB versus AFSK-A

2008-12-20 Thread K2MK
Well I'm really glad I posted this question. With the contest running I was able to try the suggestions and I've learned a lot. I'm now using the data mode AFSK A at a wider bandwidth when activity is light. I can narrow the bandwidth as activity increases. I implemented settings in MixW

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Internal keyer question

2008-12-19 Thread Gary Smith
Wayne, Perfect! That's exactly what I was hoping for. Santa comes in many guises, indeed! Thanks! 73, Gary KA1J As to CW the K3... I use iambic paddles. I Always used keyers based on the Curtis 8044 like the Ham Keyer HK5A. I still do. I remember the TenTec internal keyer was a

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 feeling of knobs and switches

2008-12-19 Thread O. Johns
Is this thread maybe related to the following problem? The tap of the SPOT key is very goosey on my K3. If I just tap it very briefly, the SPOT tone fails to come on. I have to press it for just a fraction longer, but not long enough to register as a HOLD (which triggers the PITCH

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Operating Tip: Menu help text and factory default settings

2008-12-19 Thread Fred Jensen
wayne burdick wrote: The owner's manual has full descriptions. I do encourage everyone to read the entire menu section, just so you'll know what you can do with the rig. (Or, if you don't like to read manuals, just go to each one in turn and tap DISP to get the short version.) Two

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 feeling of knobs and switches

2008-12-19 Thread drewko
I posted the problem you are describing about a month ago, but it only happened when I had activated SW TONE. With SW TONE disabled SPOT worked fine. But now it seems to work fine with or without SW TONE. I am using FW 2.67. 73, Drew AF2Z On Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:07:04 -0800, W6ODJ wrote: Is

[Elecraft] Re: K2 - CAT

2008-12-19 Thread hank k8dd
Fred I have never had luck running either the K2 or K3 with AUTO baud rate. I'd set the baud rate to 4800. And I've seen on the Writelog reflector recommendations not to use AUTO with most radios. 73HankK8DD quote author=Fred Jensen The RS-232 CAT for my K2 has always worked well.

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2008-12-19 Thread wayne burdick
Thanks for your observations on this, Todd. Just to be safe, we recommend using a stereo plug even when only a single external speaker is being used. This is discussed in detail in the owner's manual (page 20 in the case of revision D). Just use the TIP contact of the plug for the speaker,

[Elecraft] re: Halted by tiny screws

2008-12-18 Thread ni0c
I do recall when I asembled my K3 kit that the 2-56 screws were not where I expected to find them, and it was cause for worry. I recommended in a reflector message that Elecraft put in a couple extra in the spare hardware bag. 73, Chuck NI0C K2/10 s/ 5853 K3/100 s/n

[Elecraft] Re: Halted by tiny screws

2008-12-18 Thread Benson
Thanks to all those who helped off-list. To summarize, the missing 2-56 1/4 screws for the front panel standoffs were located in the VFO bezel screw pouch which is apparently their normal location. I guess I just don't equate a standoff with a bezel. Plus the warnings about damaging bezels by

[Elecraft] RE: Roofing Filters

2008-12-18 Thread Mike, W9QS
Thanks to all that responded. I think I will wait and see. BTW. My K2 will be up for sale as soon as the K3 is built and running. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521

[Elecraft] Re: Roofing Filter question (+ some K3 receiver philosophy)

2008-12-18 Thread wayne burdick
Mike, W9QS wrote: I have a K3/10 on order. I have used my K2 for over a year and find the filters to be very good. I operate 90% on the time on QRP CW. I'm looking for opinions on which roofing filters I might include. Mike, If you operate CW at all, you'll almost surely want at least

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Roofing Filter question (+ some K3 receiver philosophy)

2008-12-18 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
wayne burdick wrote: Mike, W9QS wrote: I have a K3/10 on order. I have used my K2 for over a year and find the filters to be very good. I operate 90% on the time on QRP CW. I'm looking for opinions on which roofing filters I might include. Mike, If you operate CW at all, you'll almost

[Elecraft] Re: Variable-BW crystal filters

2008-12-18 Thread wayne burdick
Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: I got the 6, 2.7 (standard), and 1.8 KHz filters in my K3. I realize that a narrower filter will be good for crowded CW with strong stations, but was waiting for the release of the variable filter mentioned on the website. Is there any more recent information on

RE: [Elecraft] re: Halted by tiny screws

2008-12-18 Thread Terry Schieler
Jack K8ZOA wrote: A good hobby shop catering to the model aircraft builders should have 2-56 hardware. http://rtlfasteners.com/RC/index.html RTL Fasteners has a large selection of 2-56 screws and other small black hardware. They ship quick and are nice to deal with. I use them for my

[Elecraft] Re: Variable-BW crystal filters

2008-12-18 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
wayne burdick wrote: Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: I got the 6, 2.7 (standard), and 1.8 KHz filters in my K3. I realize that a narrower filter will be good for crowded CW with strong stations, but was waiting for the release of the variable filter mentioned on the website. Is there any more

[Elecraft] Re: Power-on AF noise burst

2008-12-18 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Steve, The AF mods are worthy, but the disappearance of the power-on noise may be coincidental. I had to fix this in firmware, and we haven't declared that revision as beta-ready yet. 73, Wayne N6KR W0SZ wrote: For what it's worth, I noticed some power-on noise with my K3 which was

[Elecraft] Re: K3 feeling of knobs and switches

2008-12-18 Thread wayne burdick
ab2tc wrote: For the record, my readings are perfectly stable on one number even if I do my best to tease the button press. Not relevant to Hank's problem, though. The A-to-D converter has an inherent +/- 0.5 count ambiguity, and you just got lucky :) 73, Wayne N6KR ---

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Operating Tip: Menu help text and factory default settings

2008-12-18 Thread wayne burdick
So, you think the CONFIG menu doesn't have enough entries? That means you probably have CONFIG:TECH MD (tech mode) set to OFF. Set it to ON and stand back ;) Which brings me to ask Why wouldn't one just leave his K3 in TECH MD all the time? Is there a disadvantage to this? You might want

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Internal keyer question

2008-12-18 Thread wayne burdick
Gary Smith wrote: As to CW the K3... I use iambic paddles. I Always used keyers based on the Curtis 8044 like the Ham Keyer HK5A. I still do. I remember the TenTec internal keyer was a different kind of logic and I had a terrible time with it. If I remember correctly, it had an issue with

[Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-17 Thread Julius Fazekas
filters are a definite plus for weak signal work on the low bands. Too, check out the YCCC, and other big contest group or station, websites for ideas about what works and what does not. 73, Julius Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception Wayne, To carry this one step

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-17 Thread Jerry Flanders
common sense as to what levels are tolerable. Yesterday Wayne gave some guidance on tolerable levels with the K3, removing some of the guesswork. Jerry W4UK Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception Wayne, To carry this one step more, what about when I am running

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-17 Thread Jay Bromley
of the guesswork. Jerry W4UK Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception Wayne, To carry this one step more, what about when I am running multiple K3's on different bands at the same time? Do you recommend to use external receive bandpass filters on the receive lines if I am using

[Elecraft] re: Halted by tiny screws

2008-12-17 Thread Benson
Radio Shack is supposed to have an assortment of 2-56 so I'm off to find them. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] re: Halted by tiny screws

2008-12-17 Thread Jack Smith
A good hobby shop catering to the model aircraft builders should have 2-56 hardware. Jack K8ZOA Benson wrote: Radio Shack is supposed to have an assortment of 2-56 so I'm off to find them.

[Elecraft] Re: K3 feeling of knobs and switches

2008-12-16 Thread wayne burdick
Per, OZ5ABO wrote: Mode Switch: It takes only a very light push to activate the up function. Now, activating the down/ALT is a very different story as I have to push/press *very* hard to activate this side of the switch. This is definitely abnormal. Please contact k3support; they'll help you

[Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread wayne burdick
Dr. James C. Garland wrote: In using my K3 for diversity reception, I use my G5RV antenna on the AUX subreceiver input, and my SteppIR for the main (transmitting/receiving) antenna.  When I’m transmitting, does the K3 short the input to the subreceiver AUX input, or otherwise protect the

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread N2TK
To: Dr. James C. Garland Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception Dr. James C. Garland wrote: In using my K3 for diversity reception, I use my G5RV antenna on the AUX subreceiver input, and my SteppIR for the main (transmitting/receiving

[Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread wayne burdick
Tony, N2TK wrote: Wayne, To carry this one step more, what about when I am running multiple K3's on different bands at the same time? Do you recommend to use external receive bandpass filters on the receive lines if I am using receive antennas on the Receive Antenna and/or Aux input? And

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread w8zn
As an add-on, we have used a pair of K3's at K8GP multi multi VHF station on 6m. Our 5 element and 7 element antennas were only several hundred feet apart and we didn't hear the COR come on and we could actually copy stations 20 KHz away from our transmitter running 1500w!!! I'm sure this

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread Jerry Flanders
Hi Wayne At what approx. RF voltage level sent back into the rx from the second antenna do we need to worry about additional protection like external switching or shorting? Also, what do I hear when the COR activates? What sound? Is this a reed relay? I operate SO2R and occasionally need to

[Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread wayne burdick
w...@comcast.net wrote: As an add-on, we have used a pair of K3's at K8GP multi multi VHF station on 6m. Our 5 element and 7 element antennas were only several hundred feet apart and we didn't hear the COR come on and we could actually copy stations 20 KHz away from our transmitter running

[Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread wayne burdick
Jerry Flanders wrote: At what approx. RF voltage level sent back into the rx from the second antenna do we need to worry about additional protection like external switching or shorting? The short answer is: the voltage resulting from input power high enough to trigger the COR (probably 0.5

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread Ed Gray W0SD
Wayne, What about Snow static on the main antenna and danger to the rcv? It is fairly high voltage and I assume not much current? I had a bunch during the 10 meter contest. Those of us in the north country hear it snapping in the antenna switch quite regularly if not grounded during the

[Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

2008-12-16 Thread wayne burdick
Ed Gray W0SD wrote: What about Snow static on the main antenna and danger to the rcv? It is fairly high voltage and I assume not much current? I had a bunch during the 10 meter contest. Those of us in the north country hear it snapping in the antenna switch quite regularly if not grounded

[Elecraft] Re: [K3] Photo of Large Tuning Knob for VFO B

2008-12-15 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 12:49 PM 12/13/08, Gary Hvizdak wrote: Thanks to K3HRN, you can now see one of John's photos at the *bottom* of this page http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/SpotLight_on_K3 on the K3 Wiki website. Actually, wb8yqj, Don, put the pix up on the wiki...he's one of the tireless

[Elecraft] Re: Strange problem when switching modes from VFO A to B

2008-12-15 Thread wayne burdick
I've read all the mail on this and will try to duplicate it (and fix it). Thanks for the input. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] Re: K3: ADC Ref calibration

2008-12-15 Thread wayne burdick
Tom Whiteside (N5TW) wrote: I'm wondering if this new ADC reference calibration affects any other calibration settings. Are there other parts of the calibration procedure we should repeat after changing this setting from the default? Hi Tom, At present only the PLL voltage and supply

[Elecraft] Re: K3: ADC Ref calibration

2008-12-15 Thread Tom Whiteside
Hi Tom, At present only the PLL voltage and supply voltage measurements are affected by the ADC REF calibration. You shouldn't have to re-do any other calibration steps. 73, Wayne N6KR Thanks Wayne, What prompted the question was getting a PLL error when using the sub receiver during the

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Strange problem when switching modes from VFO A to B

2008-12-15 Thread Roger Marrotte
, December 15, 2008 11:17 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Strange problem when switching modes from VFO A to B I've read all the mail on this and will try to duplicate it (and fix it). Thanks for the input. 73, Wayne N6KR ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] RE: easy source of static dissipating work mat?

2008-12-12 Thread Barry Pfeil
I bought a 3M Field Service kit (model # 8501) like this but I think I paid quite a bit less via Digi-Key(?):   http://www.newark.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=46F7444CMP=KNC-G1676HBX_OU=50HBX_PK=3M+8501   Yes, the 3M version is twice the price of the one from Radio Shack but not having

[Elecraft] Re: K3, Orion, Orion II comparison

2008-12-12 Thread Kenneth Waites
Not that it really matters, I had the inrad 600 cycle filter in the 1 khz slot.  Thats why I had a 600 cycle filter.  I have now sold the Orion II, and use the Orion at one location and the K3  at another location.  I would not hesitate to use any of the three rigs in any contest.  They

[Elecraft] Re: [fpqrp] For sale: K2 #3422

2008-12-11 Thread Thomas M. Beaudry
The radio has been sold. 73, Thomas M. Beaudry K8LA Click for FHA loan, $0 lender fees, low rates approvals nationwide http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/PnY6rx8arZqa43SiKRMtbYBkfR4sOyNbWPM05AKCZXj7ob3lbkXj7/

[Elecraft] Re: Travelling case for K3

2008-12-11 Thread Ralph Parker
I'm looking for recommendations for a small padded case for a K3, which could in turn be placed into checked luggage. Rose Kopp makes a nice padded case for the radio, but I'm not sure I'd want to put it inside checked luggage unless it was something like a Pelican with lots of foam all around..

Re: [Elecraft] {Elecraft] Re: Dodgy Site

2008-12-10 Thread Julian, G4ILO
DaveL G3TJP wrote: G4ILO said: Given that web hosting is available for well under a tenner in the UK from reputable hosts like 1+1, I don't know why someone would penny-pinch to the extent of using a dodgy free web host for their business site. Ah, I would have been disappointed

[Elecraft] Re: Dodgy Site [End of Thread]

2008-12-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys, Time to end this thread. If you need to discuss this further, please do it directly between each other. 73. Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator _..._ -Original Message- From: Julian, G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 1:38 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] {Elecraft

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.

2008-12-10 Thread wayne burdick
I'm taking lots of notes for the next revision :) Wayne On Dec 10, 2008, at 12:48 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Which playback? Message playback or the RX loop? I would guess you mean Message playback and I would like that to stop if XMIT or a PTT line is keyed too. Can this be added

RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.

2008-12-10 Thread Don Nesbitt
consideration Wayne. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:41 AM To: David Ferrington, M0XDF Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev

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