Re: [Elecraft] CW, Here I come!

Page 5 in the manual  CW Mode Wes  N7WS On 5/31/2022 6:24 PM, Bob Cutter via Elecraft wrote: Look on menu for sidetone volume Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 7:02 PM, Richard wrote: For code practice, I tried plugging a straight key into the “KEY” jack on the ba

Re: [Elecraft] CW, Here I come!

I hear a tone when I operate the straight key but the volume is low > and I can’t change the tone. Level is controlled by the MON in CW (hold CMP/PWR). Frequency is controlled by "Pitch" (Hold SPOT). > How about some sequential help on this? All in the Owner's Manual. 73, ... Joe, W4T

Re: [Elecraft] CW, Here I come!

Look on menu for sidetone volume  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 7:02 PM, Richard wrote: For code practice, I tried plugging a straight key into the “KEY” jack on the back of my K3s. I hear a tone when I operate the straight key but the volume is low and I can’t c

Re: [Elecraft] CW slow speed

Josep, The K3 has a QRQ mode which provides faster QSK and improves the timing of CW over about 33 wpm. But when the K3 has to shift frequency between TX and RX (that is, when RIT/XIT or SPLIT is on, this is automatically turned off. What you may be noticing is not exactly a change in speed,

Re: [Elecraft] CW bands hopping up through 10 m...

Maybe but with 100s of field activations under my belt this felt different!! I’m still routing for a spectacular cycle 25. Paul > On Nov 28, 2020, at 7:18 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 11/28/2020 5:23 PM, PAUL GACEK via Elecraft wrote: >> lack of noise > > That probably had as much to do with

Re: [Elecraft] CW bands hopping up through 10 m...

On 11/28/2020 5:23 PM, PAUL GACEK via Elecraft wrote: lack of noise That probably had as much to do with your SOTA QTH being noise-free and the antenna you were using as to propagation. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: ht

Re: [Elecraft] CW bands hopping up through 10 m...

Hi Wayne I did a couple of SOTA activations earlier today in the Eastern Sierras with my ever trusty KX2. I had some voice contacts on 17m to Hawaii and back east that were the best quality (clarity, lack of noise) that I have heard in ages. I hope Cycle 25 turns out to be a gem. Paul Gacek W

Re: [Elecraft] CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

Ron's (wb3aal) documentation for the CW tuning indicator is on the wayback machine. https://web.archive.org/web/20180109195848/http://www.wb3aal.com/Pages/K6XX/K6XXCWIndicatorKit.htm Richard - K4KRW __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

Geert, The kits that Ron WB3AAL (SK) offered were exactly the same kit as Tom Hammond N0SS (SK) offered. Tom passed the baton to Ron for the kits some long time ago (2015 or 2016). Ron added nothing, and in fact offered Tom's documentation for the instructions. One thing that Ron did add w

Re: [Elecraft] CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

On 15/10/2020 18:37, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: someone out there still have the kit for CE Tune Led modification for the Elecraft K2 (or K1) ? Or any information where is possible to find it ? Last year, I found a kit offered by WB3AAL and I ordered. Unfortunately, I learned late

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone and Line Out?

Wow thanks Bob. I thought I was going nuts and wasn't sure where the sidetone was coming from. Seems odd that the normal mon control doesn't affect this but I'm sure Elecraft had it's reasons. Thanks again, Dana On Thu, Aug 20, 2020, 4:35 PM Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: > There's a special set

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone and Line Out?

There's a special setting only documented in the K3 Firmware Release Notes as follows: * TX LINE OUT (MONITOR) LEVEL NOW ADJUSTABLE: In CONFIG:LIN OUT menu entry, tap '2' (REV switch) to set the "T=" level (TX monitor). Tap '2' again to return to

Re: [Elecraft] Groundplane antennas (was: Re: Elecraft CW Net Announcement)

On Thu 30 Jul Bill Frantz wrote: > Steve Stearns, K6OIK has a article in the latest QST about the > effect of trees on 160M vertical antennas. It reads like it is > the first in a series about the effect of trees on antenna performance. > > It also mentions Jim, K9YC who has some direct experien

Re: [Elecraft] Groundplane antennas (was: Re: Elecraft CW Net Announcement)

On 7/30/20 at 3:43 AM, m0...@hewett.org (Rick M0LEP) wrote: I've used three radials for SOTA-type activations, with the vertical element supported by a fishing pole, but only on bands from 20 metres up, and experience suggests the arrangement works best when set up in the open. It certainly does

Re: [Elecraft] Groundplane antennas (was: Re: Elecraft CW Net Announcement)

Fred K6DGW wrote: > Yes, one radial is all you really "need," and Victor 4X6GP wrote: > Two radials is slightly less efficient than three or four, With only one tuned radial you've pretty much got a dipole, just in a slightly unconventional geometrical arrangement. I've used three radials fo

[Elecraft] Groundplane antennas (was: Re: Elecraft CW Net Announcement)

A symmetrical arrangement of radials (which implies more than one) will reduce common mode current and high-angle radiation, which are usually considered undesirable (although for local QSOs the high-angle radiation can be useful). If you have an unsymmetrical radial arrangement, it's best to

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Try some ATT. Barry W2UP -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Is your NB on? If it is, turn it off and see if it helps. 73, George -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Wes, All I know is that increasing the AGC threshold and setting the slope to something other than the default will help. I don't know where the non-linerity is happening, and I suspect something more is going on than just non-linearity. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/2/2020 8:09 PM, Wes wrote: Please

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Well I didn't see what band it was on. If below 20M, the preamp should be off and maybe attenuator on. Also the RF gain should be backed off. Dave, K4TO On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 10:24 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Dave, > > Yes, it applies to the K3/K3S, KX2 and KX3. > Try it, it works. I don't know

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Dave, Yes, it applies to the K3/K3S, KX2 and KX3. Try it, it works. I don't know if it will cure the particular CW Mush that you are hearing, but it is a good starting point. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/2/2020 6:44 PM, Tom NB5Q wrote: Excuse my ignorance Don, does your K3 AGC, etc. article also appl

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush See also http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Receiver-mush-td7627277.html#a7627323 73, Bob, N6TV On Thu, Jul 2, 2020, 2:34 PM Peter Chamalian mailto:w...@comcast.net> > wrote: My K3S is turning CW into mush. Huge pile ups as K2D are

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Unless I'm misunderstanding something here, the answer to your question is pretty basic.  There is a kink in the curve where the AGC kicks in.  Signals that traverse that kink see a nonlinearity. I set the threshhold pretty high, and I set the slope as low as I can in order to minimize the a

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Should have signed my call.73,Gary K9GS Original message From: Gary K9GS Date: 7/2/20 7:39 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Dick Dickinson , elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush Suggestion - Look into other facets of amateur radio where 'content' isemphasized

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Suggestion - Look into other facets of amateur radio where 'content' isemphasized more than 'contact.' Really? As ever,Dick - KA5KKT __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

See also http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Receiver-mush-td7627277.html#a7627323 73, Bob, N6TV On Thu, Jul 2, 2020, 2:34 PM Peter Chamalian wrote: > My K3S is turning CW into mush. Huge pile ups as K2D are really hard to > deal with. Any suggestions other than get a K4 which I have on

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

This is VERY interesting. I have never even thought much about AGC in my 8-year old K3, so I did that just now. I changed the THR to 12 and the SLP tp 003. Will watch for the difference. I am really a CW operator here. Thanks for the good wisdom! On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 7:10 PM Wes wrote: > Ple

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Please explain to me where this non-linearity is generated. If 1 volt of RF (really I-F) gain reduction causes 10 dB of gain reduction, prey tell what difference does it make if the 1 volt is generated by an AGC circuit or a manual control?  Either way, *all* signals are reduced 10 dB. What's no

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Boy, if I had thoroughly read the original post I would have seen you were answering a question regarding a K3S! Humbling, and a reminder to slow down and read the posts! I just wish I had a K4 coming ;-) Tom NB5Q On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 4:44 PM Tom NB5Q wrote: > Excuse my ignorance Don, does you

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

My K3S is turning CW into mush. Huge pile ups as K2D are really hard to deal with. Any suggestions other than get a K4 which I have on order? Pete, W1RM -- Suggestion - Look into other facets of amateur radi

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Excuse my ignorance Don, does your K3 AGC, etc. article also apply to a K3S? I assume it does, maybe receiver advice & tips I've missed along the way? Thanks, Tom NB5Q On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 4:20 PM David Gilbert wrote: > > > What are your AGC settings? I have a K3 with the new synths and I us

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

What are your AGC settings?  I have a K3 with the new synths and I use almost the least AGC possible ... THR = 12 and SLP = 000. AGC creates non-linearity, the non-linearity is most pronounced at the signal level where it kicks in, and non-linearity creates mixing.  Do the math for the sum

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

You might turn AGC OFF or experiment with AGC settings. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 2, 2020, at 5:36 PM, Peter Chamalian wrote: > > My K3S is turning CW into mush. Huge pile ups as K2D are really hard to > deal with. Any suggestions other than get a K4 which I have on order?

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Pete, Go to my website www.w3fpr.com and look at the "Noisy K3" article. It will help you adjust your AGC settings to help combat the mush. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/2/2020 5:34 PM, Peter Chamalian wrote: My K3S is turning CW into mush. Huge pile ups as K2D are really hard to deal with. Any sugg

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

In computer space 4ms is an eternity. I do wonder what is going on there. And also hope the K4 fixes it. Thanks again for the scope shot. Ed / w2rf From: Bob Wilson, N6TV Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 10:37 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Cc: E.H. Russell Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW rise

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

nteresting to see how the new radio CW looks in time and > frequency domains. Also how the turnaround latency is managed. > > > > Tks, > > 73 Ed w2rf > > > > > > > > *From:* Bob Wilson, N6TV > *Sent:* Thursday, June 11, 2020 2:05 PM > *To:* Elecraft Re

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

the turnaround latency is managed. Tks, 73 Ed w2rf From: Bob Wilson, N6TV Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 2:05 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Cc: E.H. Russell Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 12:31 PM E.H. Russell mailto:e...@qrv.com> > wro

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 12:31 PM E.H. Russell wrote: > I suppose shaping of the curve corners removes harmonics introduced by the > abrupt transitions, allowing an accelerated ramp inbetween. But does this > really reduce the total rise time to 2.5ms? It seems that the softening > process must tak

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting On 6/9/2020 11:07 AM, Al Lorona wrote: > The reduction in the sideband levels (what some folks here called 'clicks'... > not sure that's a good name for this) varies d

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

I used: 1/(1+exp(-x)) where x = the pulse train. I then modulated a 7 MHz carrier with the result (although the results don't care what the RF frequency is, of course). Al  W6LX >>>Which sigmoid function did you model, Al? __ Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

On 6/9/2020 11:07 AM, Al Lorona wrote: The reduction in the sideband levels (what some folks here called 'clicks'... not sure that's a good name for this) varies depending on where you measure it, but in general the sidebands will drop anywhere from 0 to 12 dB-- sometimes less, sometimes more-

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

Which sigmoid function did you model, Al? 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 6/9/2020 11:07 AM, Al Lorona wrote: I used to think that the rise and fall times of the CW pulse didn't really matter much to the sideband levels; I believed that it was more a function of the

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

I used to think that the rise and fall times of the CW pulse didn't really matter much to the sideband levels; I believed that it was more a function of the waveshaping, especially at the corners of the pulse. But I just ran a quick simulation of a pulse train going through both a raised cosine

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

ublished out there? >>> >>> >>> >>> Ed / w2rf >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Alan Bloom >>> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 3:15 PM >>> To: E.H. Russell &g

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

PM To: E.H. Russell Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting In the "good old days" key shaping was done simply by adding a capacitor to the key line or equivalent. That results in an exponential rise and/or fall time, which is not optimum, s

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

ay, June 8, 2020 3:15 PM > To: E.H. Russell > Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting > > > > In the "good old days" key shaping was done simply by adding a capacitor to > the key line or equivalent. That results in an expon

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

radios. Anything published out there? Ed / w2rf From: Alan Bloom Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 3:15 PM To: E.H. Russell Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting In the "good old days" key shaping was done simply by adding a capaci

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

t; Behalf Of Richard Stutsman > Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 1:31 PM > To: David Gilbert > Cc: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting > > Yes, I would regard a 2.5 msec rise time (using appropriate sigmoid > > shaping) to probably be ideal, in w

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 1:31 PM To: David Gilbert Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting Yes, I would regard a 2.5 msec rise time (using appropriate sigmoid shaping) to probably be ideal, in which case I would have no desire to modify or shorten it. I'll b

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

On 6/8/2020 9:21 AM, Richard Stutsman wrote: I for one would like to have some control over the rise/fall times. You want the cleanest (narrowest) of CW signals when operating on a crowded band or in a contest - unless you're a rare DX station. Most of my operations are 22wpm rag chews on very u

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

Yes, I would regard a 2.5 msec rise time (using appropriate sigmoid shaping) to probably be ideal, in which case I would have no desire to modify or shorten it. I'll bet it will sound even better than a Drake or a Ten-Tec! I hereby withdraw my previous request/opinion. Rick N6IET On Mon, Jun 8,

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

You don't need to generate clicks to have a crisp CW tone. Elecraft uses a pretty much optimally shaped waveform (some version of a cosine function) and if I remember correctly the rise time is only about 2.5 msec, although I could be wrong about that last part. And while you may be careful not t

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

Glad to hear that we can count on the K4 maintaining the excellent CW characteristics.  I frequently will look at signals I am receiving measuring the transmitted waveform based on what I see on the P3 and it never ceases to amaze me about how different brands can be identified based on the wav

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

Good! 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. On 6/7/2020 9:45 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: N4ZR wrote: Will the K4 have options for setting CW rise and fall tim

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

Thank you. I'd be really disappointed if the keying waveform for the K4 was made adjustable. I consider the fact that it is not adjustable on my K3 to be one of its best features. On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 6:49 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > N4ZR wrote: > > > > Will the K4 have options for setting C

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

Thanks Wayne for the excellent and exceptional clean keying. 73 Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2020, at 8:49 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > >  >> >> N4ZR wrote: >> >> Will the K4 have options for setting CW rise and fall times...? > > Hi Pete, > > Probably not. We've always bee

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

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

Re: [Elecraft] CW rise time setting

I really hope the answer is "No."  Rise/Fall times and waveshape of the RF envelope should be tailored by the mfr for the best signal, not adjustable. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 6/7/2020 6:35 PM, N4ZR wrote: Will the K4 have options for setting CW rise and fall t

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 12/31/2019 2:58:52 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer Why not ask the author of CWSkimmer, Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA what his plans are? I would think he would be a central character in making CWSkimmer compatible with the K4. Wayne, N6KR, has already sa

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer vs. i/q

A great analogy is from Keysight. In the lab I work in, scopes and RTSAs stream i/q. Keysight software named Vector Signal Analysis takes the i/q and can sometimes provide more capability in signal analysis than the stand alone gear itself. Tektronix does similar. Raw, binary i/q is all you

Re: [Elecraft] CW

FWIW, I'd rather hear two signals willing to ragchew at 20 wpm than one contester at 40 wpm ;) Happy New Year to all! John K7FD > On Dec 31, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Frederick Dwight wrote: > > N6IET has some good insights. For sure some methods of learning code are > more efficient than others.

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

Why not ask the author of CWSkimmer, Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA what his plans are?  I would think he would be a central character in making CWSkimmer compatible with the K4.  Wayne, N6KR, has already said that K4 baseband I/Q signals would be provided over the ethernet which is all, I believe, t

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

Amen Bob, I totally agree. With an API to the K4 and the I/Q output over the LAN, applications that are much better at what they do, can interface and get access to everything they need in the K4. I can't imagine community support or Elecraft support starting with the question: What hodgepodge of

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

Thoughts on this.    I would expect the K4 to be a high performance product in both the on air performance and the communications interface performance.   I would not expect it to have any embedded applications as there are just to dang many;  CW ones, Digital, ones, Logging ones, and etc.   Ev

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

sage -- From: "Rich" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 12/31/2019 9:28:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer The RTTY skimmer would be nice, also! HNY Rich K3RWN On 12/30/2019 23:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: This is very much in the plan. Wayne On Dec 30, 2019, at 4:07 PM, E.H.

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

OK, I am most likely late to the discussion... Yes, it would be nice to have all the software under the hood. But, I know I am going to need a computer for Fldigi, wsjt-x, and js8call. So I might as well add skimmer there (if I want it) too. I don't use skimmer now.  I like contests but I want

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

The RTTY skimmer would be nice, also! HNY Rich K3RWN On 12/30/2019 23:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: This is very much in the plan. Wayne On Dec 30, 2019, at 4:07 PM, E.H. Russell wrote: As a developer very familiar with connecting SDR radios with CW Skimmer, the best hope for a connectio

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

Hey, first things first.  Windows 10's market share among non-computer-scientists answers this question for me. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. On 12/

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

I would hope that any such app would be ported to Linux and macOS as well, and notnecessarily require Windows 10. 73, Brandy, N1HO On Monday, December 30, 2019, 11:52:01 PM EST, Wayne Burdick wrote: This is very much in the plan. Wayne > On Dec 30, 2019, at 4:07 PM, E.H. Russell

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

This is very much in the plan. Wayne > On Dec 30, 2019, at 4:07 PM, E.H. Russell wrote: > > As a developer very familiar with connecting SDR radios with CW Skimmer, the > best hope for a connection with the K4 is to stream the K4 IQ data to a PC > running Windows, and have a 3rd party app ne

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

to the K4 API. I'm hoping to be able to develop such an app. Thanks, 73 Ed w2rf -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Monday, December 30, 2019 11:39 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: 30 December 2019 16:39 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer The K4 has sufficient internal horsepower to run advanced software applications; that's one major r

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

The K4 has sufficient internal horsepower to run advanced software applications; that's one major reason we included a general-purpose processor. However, all third party applications will require modification to run in the K4 environment, and they'll be vetting by our staff before being made av

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer

Morgan, The K4 (any version) will not run software apps like Skimmer, you will need to run that on your shack computer. While the K4 does contain a processor and a version of an operating system, it is used for dedicated K4 functions. I would compare it to my fileserver box which runs on a Li

Re: [Elecraft] CW problem

John,Re:  "Anytime I change the mode from LSB or USB on any band to CW it starts to send a “dit” without stopping..."Take a look at the plug and jack.  Be sure there is no damage to the jack, and that none of the plug was left behind in the jack.  That happened to me once on a keyboard.  A part

Re: [Elecraft] CW problem

John, The recommended troubleshooting steps in cases like this is to remove everything from the K3 except the power cable and the coax to a dummy load. With that done, does the problem still appear - if so contact supp...@elecraft.com. If it does not appear, then plug things back in one at

Re: [Elecraft] CW problem

Good morning Do you have any external programs connected via CAT control? Mike va3mw Sent from my iPad > On Jul 5, 2019, at 6:58 AM, Roy Koeppe wrote: > > John, I think you may have won the Unique Problem Award with that one. Good > luck (sorry). > > Roy K6XK > > > I am trying to run

Re: [Elecraft] CW problem

John, I think you may have won the Unique Problem Award with that one. Good luck (sorry). Roy K6XK I am trying to run down a CW transmit problem on my K3s. Anytime I change the mode from LSB or USB on any band to CW it starts to send a “dit” without stopping and I have to halt it by rest

Re: [Elecraft] CW decode speed?

OK figured it out. After decoding signals (first step) then select TEXT DEC (0) then use “B” to select WPM CHK. Pretty cool. de Frank KG9H > On Jun 24, 2019, at 6:35 AM, Frank Krozel wrote: > > Looking for the instructions on how to indicate the speed of a received > station on my K3. > Look

Re: [Elecraft] CW with PX3

I found that any wired keyboard I used would suffer from the same problem, usually a runaway transmit condition, where new characters got jam-crammed into the keyboard buffer due to stray RF. This kept the KX3/PX3 transmitting until cancelled manually. Bluetooth keyboards don't work because there'

Re: [Elecraft] CW with PX3

I am using this one and have not had any issues. https://www.amazon.de/TeckNet-Kabellose-Tastatur-QWERTZ-Schwarz/dp/B00M75WPKO -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mai

Re: [Elecraft] CW with PX3

Can you list which keyboards work well. I am using one that is having issues with dropped characters, added characters and disconnecting from the px3. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: ht

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decode and Preamp?

Gwen Patton writes: I do try to have the decode around 3 or 4, but code that'll decode with the preamp off doesn't even make the CWT bar flicker with it on. I copy code in my head but have played with the CW decoder on my KX2 for amusement and also at our FD station so the others could see

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decode and Preamp?

I'll take a look at both of those suggestions. I do try to have the decode around 3 or 4, but code that'll decode with the preamp off doesn't even make the CWT bar flicker with it on. So there's more at work here than signal strength. That's why I asked what I did. But I'll try to work on techniqu

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decode and Preamp?

I'd say initially that you aren't configuring the radio for the best decode.   Here's something I wrote some months earlier.   It might prove worthwhile in your case.  Of course not knowing what bands and your noise conditions is something you'll have to judge for yourself.  You may need to cha

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

A suggestion I didn't see suggested - mine is ditch the cw readers.  If you use a reader, cw is going to be purely digital and its not meant to be that.Its not ft8!  Yes get over the shy thing too.  You won't get a report card on your Qso ability.  You know what they say - the more you do it -

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

On 10/5/18 12:33 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: 1. Call CQ at "your speed". Absolutely.  At your **receiving** speed, of course. 3. 86 the keyboard and send with paddle/bug/J-38 I agree although I would suggest a bug as the last challenge to face.  I'm currently exclusively using a bug as a challeng

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

I’ll throw one more activity in the mix-NAQCC (North American QRP Cw club) does a variety of CW/slow speed events throughout the year. In fact next week (Sunday 10/7 to 10/14 - 10/8 UTC) is the ‘NA’ Sprint where a number of stations will be using special callsigns like N1A,N2A,etc. I’ll be t

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

Everyone is s very literal these days! [:-)  I used "J-38" to mean any straight key that suits your fancy ... i.e. keyer+paddle, bug, straight key.  "J-38" is just well known and shorter than "straight key," which I've now typed three times, with and without quotes and a comma.  Just need t

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

I got a nice little mini key that seems based on the 26003, if abbreviated. It's 3d printed by http://www.cwmorse.us and has a very smooth and balanced feel. I made the error of not getting one with a base. But it's a very nice key that I'll certainly use for straight key cw. I have a nice Bencher

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

I have received many very good suggestions which I will give a try. I think the term “key shyness” is what I need to get over. All were very good suggestions! Thanks. Several questions (2) about readers. I find the Elecraft K3s, and KX3 readers along with the K42, CWGet and fldigi readers to

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

That's a very good and comprehensive list of suggestions, Fred. I've only one nit to pick in this statement: > 3.  86 the keyboard and send with paddle/bug/J-38 Avoid the J-38 military straight key. The common J-38 was used in military service ONLY for Morse training. The equally-common J-37

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

I'm re-learning code that I haven't significantly used since I passed my General (my Extra was BARELY past the time when they removed the requirement). I'm right on that edge where I can ALMOST get it, but not quite. I can get bits, but not enough to make sense. I don't think in it yet. I'm signed

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

Hi Mike, A couple of thoughts about activities that have kept me ditting and dawing. You might consider hanging out with the SKCC (Straight Key Century Club) ops. As the name suggests, straight key bug, or cootie key only. Lots of activities and awards to chase. Also the group has a very active r

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

Stop using readers and the keyboard. Find a conversation (qso) and listen/copy. Practice. When you are comfortable copying answer a call. Most cw operators will try to send at your speed. I was where you are now. I still get “stage fright” now and then. The more you do it the better you g

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

Have you tried chasing Summits on the Air (SOTA) activators? Last weekend there were a whole bunch of people on mountain tops in Arizona. There are quite a few CW activators. Programme: https://www.sota.org.uk/ Spots: http://www.sotawatch.org/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observ

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

1.  Call CQ at "your speed". 2.  QRS is a perfectly acceptable Q-signal in mixed company 3.  86 the keyboard and send with paddle/bug/J-38 4.  Listen around the QRP frequencies ~.050 - .060 5.  www.sotawatch.com & call summit activators.  short exchanges 6.  Join SKCC 7.  Don't join SKCC but look

Re: [Elecraft] CW Transmit Text Decode is off

The decode is rather persnickety. Your ears might not hear it but I suspect your sending is just not perfect enough to satisfy the decoder. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 16, 2018, at 8:05 PM, Cliff Clark wrote: > > I love my KX2, and I thought I would use the TX only CW code to

Re: [Elecraft] CW Transmit Text Decode is off

Make sure the contacts on the paddle are clean. Drag a business card between them while applying a bit of pressure. Also reduce the keyer speed a bit. I use both a single lever and a dual lever paddle. Timing and rhythm is the key to a good fist. Roll your fist from side to side as opposed

Re: [Elecraft] CW Transmit Text Decode is off

> > I'm actually doing the level 1 CW Academy course. I guess I have plenty of > practice ahead. It's pretty embarrassing not being able to send my own > name right :-) I'm taking that course in January, Cliff! I'm not precisely level 1, but it's been so long since I used my code that I'm start

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