[Elecraft] Re: K3 # 685 arrived

2008-04-28 Thread vk2nu
Hi Chris, Sorry to hear about the customs issues, and sorry I can't help you with your query regards nuts, but I'm curious as to which shipping method you used, and if you had to pay GST (tell me to mind my own business if you don't want to say)?? My K3 came via post (can't remember what it

Re: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles?

2008-04-28 Thread Rick Dettinger
Good for you George. I just got my Begali Signature paddles last week. They are very nice but they are not carved out of a solid block of stainless steel like your Sculpture paddles. And they weigh about as much as a 5 ah gel cel battery. So they do not go traveling with me. But I

RE: can anyone tell me what 4-40 refers to (was [Elecraft] K3 #685 arrived)

2008-04-28 Thread Gary Hvizdak
At 01:11:22 EDT on Monday 28 Apr 2008 Chris Meagher (VK2LCD) wrote ... ... K3/10 #685 basic kit arrived 28 April. Inventory done, all there but no 4-40 nuts. ... can anyone tell me what 4-40 refers to ... -- Hi Chris, Referring to http://www.wikihow.com/Read-a-Screw-Thread-Callout it is

Re: can anyone tell me what 4-40 refers to (was [Elecraft] K3 #685 arrived)

2008-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Apr 27, 2008, at 11:12 PM, Gary Hvizdak wrote: At 01:11:22 EDT on Monday 28 Apr 2008 Chris Meagher (VK2LCD) wrote ... ... K3/10 #685 basic kit arrived 28 April. Inventory done, all there but no 4-40 nuts. ... can anyone tell me what 4-40 refers to ... Size #4 screw (0.112 or 2.85mm

[Elecraft] [K3] Station has been ordered

2008-04-28 Thread Henrik Tuxen
I have today taken the plunge and ordered my K3/100 with the ATU, BPF, filters, TCXO and USB. So now I have to wait patiently for my Katiegram. With a bit of luck, I will have it in my hands by August, just in time for the summervacation. 73 de OZ6WU, Henrik -- Der GMX SmartSurfer hilft bis

[Elecraft] Re: Palm Paddles

2008-04-28 Thread Mike Fitzgibbon
I have a set of these and, for a base, had my kid cut a piece of steel out of 10/12 gage sheet that is slightly larger than the paddle base...rounded the corners a bit with a sander and it holds down well with the magnets. I do, however, set my paddles for a very light touch... I'm sure any

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT in SSB with CW-Key?

2008-04-28 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi all, On 27 Apr 2008 at 8:45, mark roz wrote: It would be nice to be able to use CW paddle plugged into paddle jack. Just like in K2. yes please! --- On Sun, 4/27/08, Ed K1EP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to use my CW key to key the transmitter in SSB mode. This is very

Re: [Elecraft] Heil BM-10 and new K3

2008-04-28 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
Todd, On 27 Apr 2008 at 11:16, T Gahagan wrote: From what I understand you must turn off the microphone bias in the menu. I have a Heil pro-set and had to do this. If you have the Heil headset made for use with the K2 you leave it on. If I am wrong someone please correct me. you are

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT in SSB with CW-Key?

2008-04-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I wonder if the suggestion was intended to be use the PTT jack on the rear - but it's an RCA socket. -- There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience. -French proverb On 28 Apr 2008, at 10:46, Dr. Werner Furlan wrote: hi all, On 27 Apr 2008 at 8:45, mark roz wrote: It would be nice to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT in SSB with CW-Key?

2008-04-28 Thread Ken Wagner K3IU
I would like to add my opinion to this issue... just in case anyone is keeping score :-) . I would recommend that this NOT be incorporated into the K3. There are at least 4 places that I'm aware of on the existing K3 where PTT can be manually asserted while in SSB mode. On the Front Panel one

[Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3

2008-04-28 Thread john petters
Hi Folks, Very pleased with my new K3. Worked 5B4 on 17M 2 way AM on 3 watts carrier. I have a problem on 60M. I cannot get the transmitter to work below our 5.398 frequency. The VFO B message says 'end'. Any ideas? Also I can't get more than 8 watts carrier output on 6M. Thanks in

Re: [Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3

2008-04-28 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi John You need the software utility to open up the K3. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get it. 73 Ian Ian J Maude, G0VGS Sysop GB7MBC DX Cluster K2 #4044 | K3 #455 Sent from my iPod On 28 Apr 2008, at 11:49, john petters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Folks, Very pleased with my new

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-28 Thread Dave Martin
On 4/28/08, George Victor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chill out Rasmussen, We all know know what you did... Can't hide your act. George Doesn't bother me, probably doesn't bother Aptos. They're selling all they can make, and they've jacked up their price, too. I may put my #605 up for sale

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-28 Thread George Victor
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[Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles?

2008-04-28 Thread Phil Debbie Salas
I've had a Palm Paddle for several years. It is part of my portable set-up, and it is a great key. I bought mine with the magnetic base, and stick it to a steel conduit cover which is painted black and has that rubbery non-slip rubber glued to the bottom. I have a short article with photos

[Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread K3KO
Anybody else concerned about all the requests being made to add things? I personally don't want a box with 99 million menu choices or requires 99 button presses to get to more universally needed radio settings. Why not hold off all these requests until after say the first 2000 are in the

Re: [Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3

2008-04-28 Thread David Pratt
On 28 Apr 2008, at 11:49, john petters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a problem on 60M. I cannot get the transmitter to work below our 5.398 frequency. The VFO B message says 'end'. Any ideas? That's rather strange, John. K3s supplied to the UK should have transmit enabled from 5.150 to

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-28 Thread S Sacco
Capitalists and Comrades: Methinks it's time for some folks to reaquaint themselves with the List Guidlines, specifically, #5: 5. Please keep all postings cordial. Please restrain the urge to email someone admonishing them about a posting. The last thing we want to do is to scare anyone off the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 wish list - option to turn of display

2008-04-28 Thread George Victor
To save power? On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 7:38 PM, Phil Theis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This would be a great addition to the product. Phil K3(352)TUF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] K1 Crystal

2008-04-28 Thread ken . holland
Just a short update on the K1 problem I was having with 20 meters - crystal would not oscillate. Scott was so kind to send me a new 22 mhz crystal gratis - even though the radio is well out of warranty... GREAT folks at Elecraft. I installed the crystal and radio now works just fine on 20

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Paul Christensen
I'm sure Eric and Wayne are quite capable of filtering these requests based on value, need and priority. Most successful companies want, and depend on constructive feedback like this. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: K3KO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-28 Thread Stewart Baker
Well put... 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:19:24 -0400, S Sacco wrote: Capitalists and Comrades: Methinks it's time for some folks to reaquaint themselves with the List Guidlines, specifically, #5: 5. Please keep all postings cordial. Please restrain the urge to email someone

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT in SSB with CW-Key?

2008-04-28 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi David, On 28 Apr 2008 at 11:23, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I wonder if the suggestion was intended to be use the PTT jack on the rear - but it's an RCA socket. maybe. I could use an RCA Adapter and plug in the Key there, but this is inconvenient to always change the jack. The best

Re: [Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3

2008-04-28 Thread Stewart Baker
Something else worth checking. I get an ERR TXG message at the extremes of the UK 60m allocation. Problem yet to be resolved. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:02:55 +0100, David Pratt wrote: On 28 Apr 2008, at 11:49, john petters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a problem on 60M. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 wish list - option to turn of display

2008-04-28 Thread Phil Theis
Power was a consideration, but I just discovered the 'DAY' selection was what I was after, no light in a dark room. I believe we already have what I was looking for. Phil - Original Message - From: George Victor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Phil Theis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT in SSB with CW-Key?

2008-04-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I guess my first question is - why do you want this - is it to put the rig into Tx when using the mic and the second question is what kind of Mic/ -- Black holes are where God divided by zero. -Steven Wright, comedian (1955-) On 28 Apr 2008, at 13:38, Dr. Werner Furlan wrote: hi David, On

[Elecraft] display off ?

2008-04-28 Thread ken
I know everyone has some particular thing they do, but lets keep the use of precious memory to things that benefit the masses. If there is a menu item to turn off the display, how will one then use the display to turn the menu item back on? ___

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread drewko1
On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:02:23 -0700 (PDT), Brian/K3KO wrote: Anybody else concerned about all the requests being made to add things? I personally don't want a box with 99 million menu choices or requires 99 button presses to get to more universally needed radio settings. I am fine with

Re: [Elecraft] display off ?

2008-04-28 Thread ab2tc
The request was to turn the backlight off. The display is still perfectly readable. The DAY setting does indeed turn the backlight off, but the LEDs instead light up really, really brightly. I would also like to see a setting where the backlight is turned off. Knut - AB2TC Ken-99 wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] display off ?

2008-04-28 Thread drewko1
On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:09:09 -0500, ken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If there is a menu item to turn off the display, how will one then use the display to turn the menu item back on? ___ Have it come back on the next time the unit is powered up? 73,

Re: [Elecraft] display off ?

2008-04-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I don't want to get into whether a particular feature should or should not be included into the interface - if enough people want it, Elecraft might add it, the chances are they will if it looks like a good idea and enough people want it. However, I don't understand why you'd want the

[Elecraft] Elecraft at Visalia - any input?

2008-04-28 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
So...what was it like? Anything new on display or offered up? KPD800 or 1500 amplifiers back on the table? Survey input for the K4? (ha ha ha) Any booth photos? What else was around (other venders)? I heard new order k3 delivery was being quoted as August...true? tnx... de Doug KR2Q

Re: [Elecraft] K3 wish list - option to turn of display

2008-04-28 Thread Björn Mohr
Phil, The problem with the currently available daylight option is that it makes the LEDs light up on full strength. I have this option on my wish list, I believe it is very useful to be able to turn the display off when monitoring for openings overnight. 73 de Björn /SM0MDG On 080428 13:44 ,

RE: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-28 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- I may put my (K3) #605 up for sale if they don't get the bugs out and the features in. If I do, I'll take bids and see how much I can make above what I paid for it. - The premium folks are willing to pay (yes, they're willing to pay it) is a

[Elecraft] Remote Power on/off

2008-04-28 Thread rmthorne
The current subject of having the ability to turn the display on/off while operating remote could be solved another way. I would prefer to be able to turn the rig on/off with a software command. Not sure if this is a possible modification or not. Is the power switch a soft switch or is it

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft at Visalia - any input?

2008-04-28 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Wayne gave a well-received talk on the K3's ergonomic design (and its electrical design) at the Contest Dinner and was on hand all day Saturday at the Elecraft booth, patiently handling questions. Brian was at the Elecraft Booth about non-stop from setup Friday through teardown Saturday afternoon

RE: [Elecraft] Remote Power on/off

2008-04-28 Thread Dick Dievendorff
You can turn the K3 off with a software command. To turn it on, you need to manipulate the level of one of the AUX I/O pins (the 15-pin connector on the back of the rig). That could be done by an external device of some sort. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Re[Elecraft] mote Power on/off

2008-04-28 Thread GW0ETF
Page 1 of the Programmer's Reference perhaps...? Command PS (Power-on/off control) would seem to fit the bill. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Richard Thorne-3 wrote: The current subject of having the ability to turn the display on/off while operating remote could be solved another way. I would

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

2008-04-28 Thread WA6L
I think the biggest mistake is to worry about making mistakes. Just get out there and do it! Get on between 14.050 and 14.058 (or 7.050 - 7.058) and call CQ or answer a call. There are many slow-speed ops out there who are happy to talk to you and who will probably be making some mistakes

RE: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

2008-04-28 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- I think the biggest mistake is to worry about making mistakes. Just get out there and do it! Get on between 14.050 and 14.058 (or 7.050 - 7.058) and call CQ or answer a call. There are many slow-speed ops out there who are happy to talk to you and who will probably

[Elecraft] contest logging software

2008-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
I think I have mentioned that my students and I will be running our K2 for field day. I was wondering which logging software people have used, especially if it interfaces to the K2 for getting frequency and mode info. I would prefer software that runs on MacOS but we can use Windows

Re: [Elecraft] contest logging software

2008-04-28 Thread Stephen W. Kercel
Brian: I cannot speak for MacOS, but following the advice of someone on the Elecraft list, I downloaded the N1MM logger for contest operation. It runs on Windows and works very easily with the K2 (including automatic capture of frequency and mode data). I was extremely happy with its

Re: [Elecraft] contest logging software

2008-04-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I think MacLoggerDX is the best and do many others (your milage may vary), but it's licensed - I don't know if you might get a discount. see http://www.dogparksoftware.com/MacLoggerDX.html there is also Aether (http://www.aetherlog.com/index.html) A list of lots of Mac software for Ham Radio

Re: [Elecraft] ELecraft K2 DATA port IMPORTANT update

2008-04-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jean-Francios, Congratulations on identifying and resolving the ground loop problem. For those situations where a separate power supply is either required or desirable, the use of an optoisolator instead of the more simple transistor PTT/KEYING arrangement can also cure the ground loop

[Elecraft] K3: two problems

2008-04-28 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
today I observed a problem with my K3 ATU. on some bands the ATU does not find a fix. I connected the transceiver to a 50 ohm 100 Watt dummy load. I tried on 1850 - no fix - rattle rattle - display says: - . - with Xmit: 1.0 - 1 3700 - quick fix 1.0 - 1 5330 - no fix but when I press transmit

[Elecraft] K3 - Dead RX after TX

2008-04-28 Thread Stewart Baker
Hi All, I have been experiencing a strange problem on my K3 where the receiver is sometimes 'dead' after transmit. This seems to be tied in with the MCU control of the DSP. To prove that this is either unique or not to my unit, I would be grateful if fellow K3 owners could try this quick test.

RE: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

2008-04-28 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! I cannot easily switch between paddles/keyer and bug unless I take special precautions when using the keyer. I built an Accu-Keyer in the 1970s because it was new and interesting. But the day came, twenty years later, when I set it aside for 99% of my

[Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3

2008-04-28 Thread Dave G4AON
John and Ian My UK spec (if there's any difference between UK and USA versions) K3 transmits all the way down to 5.150, on VFO A or B (it's a bit dirty on the analyser that low in the band though) so I don't think you need to open it up! 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 -- Hi John

[Elecraft] OT: Wanted 60Hz vibrating reed freq meter

2008-04-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
Looking for a vibrating reed type of 60Hz frequency meter for a generator monitor I'm trying to build for field day. Anyone have one they don't need and are willing to part with cheap? Jim, W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Dead RX after TX

2008-04-28 Thread Jerry Flanders
K3 newbie here. Tried to test using your sequence, but stopped at the SAV ALT1 command. My (USA Version) K3 does not have such button(s) or entries in MAIN or CONFIG, and the Operators manual does not even have an entry for that/those commands. Help. Jerry W4UK At 01:30 PM 4/28/2008, you

[Elecraft] K3 #764 experience and critique

2008-04-28 Thread KM5Q
First, I'm delighted with the whole K3 experience. It's a brilliant product, worth the wait. I have a few issues and suggestions: 1. Several times I found myself doing a complex assembly step in my hands while reading the instructions. An important point would show up late in the

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Remote Power on/off

2008-04-28 Thread K9ZTV
For what it's worth, the Omni-VII (specifically designed for remote operation) does not (yet) have the capability for remote power on/off either. K9ZTV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] K3: two problems

2008-04-28 Thread Ken K3IU
Hi Werner: With respect to your second problem, the mic high / low setting is working on #202 with latest firmware. It is easy to demonstrate if you set the MAIN:MIC SEL to high (rP.H in my case), set compression to zero(0), and MIC gain to zero(0), and the METER to display the ALC. Tap the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Dead RX after TX

2008-04-28 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
It would be extremely helpful for those of us who yet received our K3s that any of these concrete problem-repro cases include: SN Firmware version And hardware versions of the peripherals used. Does the Config capabilities of the K3's firmware loader provide a way to dump the comphrensive I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Dead RX after TX

2008-04-28 Thread Ken K3IU
Hi Jerry: Check the firmware Release Notes for, I think, MCU v1.75. Tells you all about it there. 73,Ken K3IU ~ Jerry Flanders wrote: K3 newbie here. Tried to test using your sequence, but stopped at the SAV ALT1 command. My (USA Version) K3 does not have such button(s) or

[Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG

2008-04-28 Thread py5eg
Hi Folks: Somebody could explain how to operate RTTY via computer with the K3 using MixW2? Thanks in advance Oms PY5EG ___ 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: two problems

2008-04-28 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi Ken, Ken K3IU schrieb am 28 Apr 2008 um 14:20: With respect to your second problem, the mic high / low setting is working on #202 with latest firmware. It is easy to demonstrate if you set the MAIN:MIC SEL to high (rP.H in my case), set compression to zero(0), and MIC gain to zero(0),

[Elecraft] 4-40 nuts

2008-04-28 Thread Chris Meagher
Thanks to all those who replied re 4-40 nuts. I now have the info required. K3 assembly to continue once nuts obtained. Chris VK2LCD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] K3: two problems

2008-04-28 Thread Ken K3IU
Hi again, Werner: I can't speak to what you might see on your LP100 meter. I know nothing about it except that is held out to be good! Since I have very little experience with SSB, I'd best not suggest what might be normal :-). I have a Diamond SX-200 wattmeter and in the Averaging position

[Elecraft] Logging software

2008-04-28 Thread DW Holtman
Hello, What is a good general use logging program that will work with a K2? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software

2008-04-28 Thread Stephen W. Kercel
DW: For general non-contest use: winlog32 For contests: N1MM In either case, if you're running CW use WinKey. (Note: I have no financial interest in any of these products. I'm merely a satisfied user.) 73, Steve Kercel AA4AK At 03:37 PM 4/28/2008, DW Holtman wrote: Hello, What is a

[Elecraft] logging software for Mac

2008-04-28 Thread Peter Wollan
Does anyone happen to know if the N1MM logger runs under Crossover Mac? (this is a MacOSX version of WINE). Peter N8MHD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
On Monday 28 April 2008 05:02, K3KO wrote: Anybody else concerned about all the requests being made to add things? 73 de Brian/K3KO Absolutely! Exactly one year ago today Wayne Burdick, N6KR, wrote: The K2 is an ongoing product that we'll be updating as time permits. As you may know, we're not

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software

2008-04-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
xlog http://www.qsl.net/pg4i/linux/xlog.html On Monday 28 April 2008 12:37, DW Holtman wrote: Hello, What is a good general use logging program that will work with a K2? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] contest logging software

2008-04-28 Thread Lee (WW2DX)
Brian, Check out Tom's DL2RUM's page: http://www.dl2rum.de/rumsoft/Home.html There is RUMlog for everyday logging and RUMped for contesting. 73 de Lee WW2DX On Apr 28, 2008, at 12:45 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote: I think I have mentioned that my students and I will be running our K2 for field

Re: [Elecraft] K3: two problems

2008-04-28 Thread Tom Arntzen
On sx-200 that is normal for all 100 watt rigs. Your output is normal. Tom LA1PHA - Original Message - From: Ken K3IU [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: two problems Hi again, Werner:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: two problems

2008-04-28 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi Ken, thank you for answering, Ken K3IU schrieb am 28 Apr 2008 um 15:23: I have a Diamond SX-200 wattmeter and in the Averaging position I see a max of about 45 - 50 watts and in the so-called PEP position I see anywhere between 60 and 90 watts indicated. That is with the Heil ProSet

Re: [Elecraft] K3: two problems

2008-04-28 Thread Stewart Baker
On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:10:25 +0100, Dr. Werner Furlan wrote: Werner, I get similar results to you. This is using the LP-100A in peak hold mode, where the speed of it's response is very fast. I need a COMP setting of around 20 to get the commanded 100W peak. With my K3 into a dummy load and

RE: [Elecraft] K3 - Dead RX after TX

2008-04-28 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Jeff, W7BRS wrote: Does the Config capabilities of the K3's firmware loader provide a way to dump the comphrensive I am this version of K3 including SN/Firmware #, and hardware version of the peripheral? Are peripherals like the ATU or RX come with their own SN? The output file from Save

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread David Yarnes
Darrell And All, No flame intended here, but just what do you expect to be done for the K2? Remember, the K2 is not expandable like the K3. It did have some spare room in the firmware initially, but I think much, if not most, of it has been used up. Furthermore, the K2 had many, many years

[Elecraft] K3 ATU tuner looses fix - finding

2008-04-28 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
I found out that when I change the frequency offset of my FL3 Filter (2.7khz) to around - 0.70, the tuner will work and find a fix with 1.0 or 1.1 into the dummy load. The frequency offset on my 2.7 kHz filter is - .89 though. do you think it is an ATU failure or a software problem? 73! de

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Mike Harris
G'day, Some of us have been asking for years for the individual K2 VFO's to remember the mode they were last used on. On the list I believe. Despite all the bells and whistles, I've yet to find anything I can't hear on the K2 as well as I can on the K3. It's taken me a while to make the K3

Re: [Elecraft] logging software for Mac

2008-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Apr 28, 2008, at 12:45 PM, Peter Wollan wrote: Does anyone happen to know if the N1MM logger runs under Crossover Mac? (this is a MacOSX version of WINE). I don't know about WINE but I run Parallels and have had 100% success at running every Windows program I have tried to install,

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
The K2 is an ongoing product that we'll be updating as time permits. As you may know, we're not a large company, so our engineering resources will be stretched at times. I think that after a full year of K3 development, Wayne and the rest of the Elecraft RD team should take a break from the

[Elecraft] Measuring power output of an SSB transmitter

2008-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
There is no substitute for an oscilloscope. There are precious few meters that will read true peak power. Also, no meter is going to show you peak compression or outright flat-topping (clipping) like a 'scope. Someone mentioned that their power output went down when they turned the

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
David and All, Elecraft has stated that the K2 is an ongoing product and not replaced by the K3. I have a considerable investment in my K2 and would like to believe Elecraft when they state that they will continue to develop it. This is one of the things that has separated Elecraft from the

[Elecraft] A Katiegram in hand!!

2008-04-28 Thread Dick Roth KA1OZ
Ordered 11/22/07 KRX3 and 1.8 kc filter are back ordered. I am now in a race to erect my new Titan-DX vertical before the K3 arrives. I am psyched!! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Breathlessly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years.

[Elecraft] K3 - 6 M antenna, 1/2 vert or 2 ele yagi?

2008-04-28 Thread Darwin, Keith
With my new K3, I'm faced with a rig that will run 6 meters but no antenna. I'm waffling between a couple of choices, either of which would go on my roof, at a height of about 20 feet: * Cushcraft AR6 - 1/2 wave vertical * Diamond 2 ele yagi My K3 is a 10 watt version so I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 6 M antenna, 1/2 vert or 2 ele yagi?

2008-04-28 Thread Augie Hansen
Hi Keith, ... * Cushcraft AR6 - 1/2 wave vertical * Diamond 2 ele yagi What do you suggest? For many years I have used a set of home made antennas for 6m work. I use a 4-element Yagi and a J-Pole that provide good performance under a variety of conditions. The J-Pole is

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wanted 60Hz vibrating reed freq meter

2008-04-28 Thread N2EY
In a message dated 4/28/08 2:10:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Looking for a vibrating reed type of 60Hz frequency meter for a generator monitor I'm trying to build for field day. Sorry, I don't have one. But I do know an alternative. Way back in QST for March,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 6 M antenna, 1/2 vert or 2 ele yagi?

2008-04-28 Thread Lee (WW2DX)
Hi Keith and welcome to 6m, you will soon see why so many of us are hooked :) If you are not going to use a rotor I would suggest a halo/ loop, this will give you horizontal and omni pattern. As a matter of fact stack a pair of them. Cu in the next opening! 73 de Lee WW2DX On Apr 28,

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
The K2 manual on page 6 states that Other CW and SSB fixed crystal filter options may be available. It would be nice to have more fixed crystal filter options available. I would like to be able to add a 1.8 KHz fixed crystal filter. Yes, the variable CW filter can be set to that bandwidth,

RE: [Elecraft] K3 #764 experience and critique

2008-04-28 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Great comments, Windy! I am mystified about why your VFO A encoder shaft would not be perpendicular to the front panel. There's something wrong there! So far, all the cases of a loose headphone washer that I've seen were because the front panel pc board wasn't completely seated in the front

[Elecraft] Thank you Steve Smith

2008-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
Thank you to Steve Smith who sent me a Ft. Smith QRP Group Iambic Paddle/TiCK Keyer kit. You didn't include your email address so I am going to thank you here. The kids have already seen it and are vying against each other for the opportunity to build it. BTW, I have a parent who is

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for April 27th 28th, 2008

2008-04-28 Thread Kevin Rock
Good Evening, Spring is here on the mountain. Trilliums are blooming on the property and the daffodils have started to open en masse. I actually let the fire go out last night and have not relit it. I may just lay the fire so when I need it I only need to strike a match to it. Twenty

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Lyle Johnson
I think this is a key point. Open the K2 firmware for others to do development on it would be a great thing. The K2 DSP firmware is and has been open since inception. Free development tools, too. DSP source code and pointers to tools have been on the Elecraft website since mid-2003. 73,

[Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors

2008-04-28 Thread Robert Tellefsen
I thought these PP connectors were supposed to be such great stuff :-) Mine keep falling out and losing power on the rig. I assembled mine very meticulously, as I've read a lot of the comments here about keeping the solder away from the contact area. I assembled mine with the blade standing

[Elecraft] K3 #775 Arrival

2008-04-28 Thread Bruce Osterberg
Today the 28th of October 2008 K3 Number #775 Arrived. It was ordered on October 19, 2007, and is an assembled 100 watt unit. Starting to test it out now and will see how it plays. 73 Bruce N9BX ___ No viruses found in this outgoing message Scanned by iolo

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Mike S
At 06:38 PM 4/28/2008, Brian Lloyd wrote... Other than an official Elecraft-supplied buffered audio input and output for data modes, what else would you add to the K2? Open source firmware. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

RE: [Elecraft] K3 #764 experience and critique

2008-04-28 Thread AE4CW
So far, all the cases of a loose headphone washer that I've seen were because the front panel pc board wasn't completely seated in the front panel sheet metal. Rather, one edge of the microphone connector is binding in the hole in the sheet metal, keeping the board from fitting all the way

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors

2008-04-28 Thread Vic K2VCO
Robert Tellefsen wrote: I thought these PP connectors were supposed to be such great stuff :-) Mine keep falling out and losing power on the rig. I think this is strange. I use them on a lot of gear and haven't had this problem. They are not held in with a great deal of force, and they can

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors

2008-04-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, It sounds like the contact blades of your APP connector are not inserted all the way into the housing. The blade should extend over the spring finger in the housing. If you do have them assembled that way, then I need to ask - just how much stress is being placed onto the connector

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors

2008-04-28 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Hi Vic Well, it turns out I'm part of the problem :-) I was so sure I had the blade in the red plug all the way in, but I just checked it under a lighted magnifying glass, and it had not gone over the retaining ridge near the front opening. I pushed some more and got it to click over the ridge.

[Elecraft] K3 #757 arrives

2008-04-28 Thread Paul Ferguson
My K3/100 kit #757 arrived today and assembly has started. Ordered: Nov 7 Katie-gram: Apr 16 Shipped UPS ground: Apr 21 Delivered: Apr 28 73, Paul - K5ESW Raleigh, NC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-28 Thread AJSOENKE
H! It seems to me that would put Icom/Yaesu/Kenwood and many other Ham radio Rigs in a not in the spirit of ham radio category. As I recall every one that I ever bought was first sold to someone before they marked it up and sold it to me. At least that's what the AES, HRO and Jun's sales

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Apr 28, 2008, at 5:26 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: I think this is a key point. Open the K2 firmware for others to do development on it would be a great thing. The K2 DSP firmware is and has been open since inception. Free development tools, too. DSP source code and pointers to tools have

RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors

2008-04-28 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Excellent question, Bob!! You caused me to check. I have several APP cables about, to I hooked two of them together and added weights to one while lifting with the other until they separated. My test pair separated at 1.2 kg or just over 2.6 lbs. I consider that substantial force needed to

[Elecraft] K3 with KRC2--How?

2008-04-28 Thread Robert Tellefsen
I have a KRC2 connected to my K2, and the K3 manual says it should be compatible with the K3 also, even to plugging into the RS-232 port on the K3. Tried it and the KRC2 isn't responding, so now I'm trying to figure out why. The K3 manual implies the cabling between KRC2 and K2 or K3 should be

RE: [Elecraft] K3 with KRC2--How?

2008-04-28 Thread Ed Muns
I have a KRC2 connected to my K2, and the K3 manual says it should be compatible with the K3 also, even to plugging into the RS-232 port on the K3. Tried it and the KRC2 isn't responding, so now I'm trying to figure out why. The K3 manual implies the cabling between KRC2 and K2 or K3

Re: [Elecraft] Measuring power output of an SSB transmitter

2008-04-28 Thread Paul G4LNA
I quite agree with you Brian, I didn't think there was any other way of monitoring SSB reliably. I've always used a scope way back when I used to build AM transmitters and I have one permanently connected so I can keep an eye on what's going on, meters tell lies I find. 73 Paul G4LNA. Brian

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