Re: Re: [Elecraft] K3 #1037 in IARU contest

2008-07-14 Thread Jim Brown
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:49:25 -0700, Fred Jensen wrote: Slightly different subject, I wouldn't mind at all if the K3 had more audio available in the headfones from both the monitor and sidetone. Fred, There's an AF Gain setting in the Config Menu. Check that it's set to HI. If you need more,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #1037 in IARU contest

2008-07-14 Thread Jim Brown
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:33:34 -0600, Bill W5WVO wrote: Jim and Ed, your thoughts would be appreciated, along with those of others who are long-time SSB contest operators. I'm certainly not an expert on the politics or psychology of it, but my mom had no shy children, and I have on more than one

Re: [Elecraft] RF probe

2008-07-14 Thread OE5CSP-Chris
Is the K3 capable of using an RF probe similar to the K2? Do you get an RF probe with the K3 like you do with the K2? Can one be added to the order if not? How much is it? 73, Jim KG0KP Jim, Elecraft sent me the diagram of the RF-probe in an e-mail.If you want to have it, just send me

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #1037 in IARU contest

2008-07-14 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
Bill W5WVO wrote: This is probably slightly OT, but Ed's and Jim's comments prompt me to take this thread further. I can add my agreement to the generally poor state of the transmitters of a few of the top contest operators on 6 meters during the recent ARRL contest. Some of them you could

Re: [Elecraft] RF probe

2008-07-14 Thread Brett Howard
Did you ever get a chance to measure the voltage at pins 6 and 8 on your connection to the Reference board? On Mon, 2008-07-14 at 01:15 -0700, OE5CSP-Chris wrote: Is the K3 capable of using an RF probe similar to the K2? Do you get an RF probe with the K3 like you do with the K2? Can one

[Elecraft] K3 #1037 in IARU contest

2008-07-14 Thread Lennart Michaelsson
Ian said: --- Coming back on-topic, a feature for the K3 that could be very helpful in setting RF output and compression levels would be a peak-holding RF output meter (for SSB only, just like the CONFIG: SMTR PK option). Or is it already there and I missed it? -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK

[Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread David Cutter
It has recently astonished me just how deaf some headphones are. In my work I was given aircraft headphones that needed 2W to get the same audio output as our own make that needed about 20mW. That quick test with the spl meter needs to be repeated on a calibrated jig and I'll be taking my ham

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Brian Alsop
David, Glad somebody else is experiencing this. I tried plugging in a set of Heil BM-10 earphones into the K3. It was if the leads were shorted. I sent them back to Heil who declared them within spec. I tried an el cheapo computer 32 ohm headset with only slight improvement. Odd thing is

[Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread KB1PXD
Can anyone tell me if the K3 shipment via UPS requires signature? - Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-delivery-require-signature--tp527125p527125.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, Only if you ask that it be required. With the good tracking tools available with UPS, I really don't understand why anyone would want to require a signature on delivery - especially for delivery to a residence since there is always a chance that no one would be home when the UPS man

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread KB1PXD
My wife just contacted UPS and they stated that no signature would be required. I guess if you lived in an apartment or something, the wouldn't leave the package without signature. - Bill KB1PXD wrote: Can anyone tell me if the K3 shipment via UPS requires signature? - Bill --

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Jon K Hellan
KB1PXD wrote: My wife just contacted UPS and they stated that no signature would be required. I guess if you lived in an apartment or something, the wouldn't leave the package without signature. Doesn't that mean 2-3k $ worth left unguarded on your doorstep? And Elecraft refused to send

Re: [Elecraft] RF probe

2008-07-14 Thread Greg - AB7R
The same RF probe can be handy doing some troubleshooting if it ever becomes necessary. The K3 does not come with one as its not an essential/integral part of the radio as it is in building the K2. An inexpensive kit is availble through Elecraft by contacting their sales department.

Re: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-14 Thread AD6XY
Don Wilhelm wrote: Jerry, Good that you never use ALC with an amplifier. Driving an amplifier into the region where it develops ALC voltage is a sure recipe for creating non-linearity and the accompanying distortion and splatter. More folks should follow your lead. That may

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread David Yarnes
I'll add my displeasure as well with regard to Heil headphones. I have 3 Heil headsets--the BM-10, the Heil Pro-Set Plus, and the Elecraft Pro-Set (made by Heil). In all cases the headphones suck! At least as far as output goes. I don't know what Heil does to their headphones, but it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Matt Patterson
I learned my lesson with this. I sold a TS-2000 and had it shipped and insured via UPS. UPS delivers it and the guy isn't there so they leave it on the front porch. His house just so happens to be adjacent to a city bus stop! He gets home to find that the package is no longer on his front

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] BAND+ push button failure...

2008-07-14 Thread Vic K2VCO
Steve Kallal wrote: Don, I am about to change my mind. Now I am having a flaky response from the XFIL button, much the same symptoms. I already went through the Front Panel, Control, RF boards earlier today. Now I am out of ideas. I must of jarred something loose when do the volume

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Blanker Question

2008-07-14 Thread Vic K2VCO
Mike Warden wrote: When I am listening to any SSB signal (or AM signal) and I engage the Noise Blanker (NB) function, both the S-Meter reading and the audio drop way down. For example, if I am listening to an SSB signal at S-9 and have the audio set at a moderate level, engaging the NB IF

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
David Yarnes wrote: I'll add my displeasure as well with regard to Heil headphones. I have 3 Heil headsets--the BM-10, the Heil Pro-Set Plus, and the Elecraft Pro-Set (made by Heil). In all cases the headphones suck! At least as far as output goes. I wonder if some of you may

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Jim's mail
My thoughts, for something the price of the K1, KX1, or basic K2 shipment without signature on delivery can be acceptable. For anything more valuable than a fully equipped K2, if ordered at the same time and shipped as one package, then a signature could protect both the buyer and the seller.

[Elecraft] OT code practice w/MP3 and iPod?

2008-07-14 Thread TMorton
Off topic a bit but I think quite a few guys would like to improve their code speed... I read in the Hints es Kinks of QST Feb 08 a tip on using MP3 player using downloaded mp files from W1AW...sounds good so far. I downloaded the mp3 files from W1AW into iTunes library and did sync with iPod

[Elecraft] OT code practice w/MP3 and iPod?

2008-07-14 Thread TMorton
Off topic a bit but I think quite a few guys would like to improve their code speed... I read in the Hints es Kinks of QST Feb 08 a tip on using MP3 player using downloaded mp files from W1AW...sounds good so far. I downloaded the mp3 files from W1AW into iTunes library and did sync with iPod

Re: [Elecraft] OT code practice w/MP3 and iPod?

2008-07-14 Thread Andrew Moore
Off topic a bit but I think quite a few guys would like to improve their code speed... I read in the Hints es Kinks of QST Feb 08 a tip on using MP3 player using downloaded mp files from W1AW...sounds good so far. I downloaded the mp3 files from W1AW into iTunes library and did sync with

RE: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Don W3FPR wrote: With the good tracking tools available with UPS, I really don't understand why anyone would want to require a signature on delivery - especially for delivery to a residence since there is always a chance that no one would be home when the UPS man arrives.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Ken Kopp
Here in the outback of Montana UPS routinely leaves packages on doorsteps ... or opens the door and sets it inside. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:22:42 -0700, David Yarnes wrote: I'll add my displeasure as well with regard to Heil headphones. I don't know anything specific about Heil headsets (except that the electronics in some that I've used at contest stations have bad RFI problems). I work in the pro audio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Matt Patterson
You're right.. It doesn't have anything to do with the operation of a K3 but it does have everything to do with receiving your K3 from Elecraft and if you will be required to be there to accept delivery of the package. Some of us still work and don't have the luxury of being retired and home

RE: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:55:47 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: However, our UPS driver is happy to put parcels in specified locations, such as on a back porch, if asked I've lived and worked a bunch of places, both big cities and now out in the country. My universal experience with UPS has been

Re: [Elecraft] OT code practice w/MP3 and iPod?

2008-07-14 Thread Julian, G4ILO
The program MorseGen on my website has an option to create MP3 files. You just need to download the optional encoder into the program's folder, and it will turn the WAV files it produces into MP3s. You have various options to generate practise material, including random letters and numbers,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread K7TV
What is adequate headphone sensitivity may be highly dependent on operating mode and rig selectivity. Case in point: Many years ago I ordered an FT-1000 and a Heil headset (forget which model). Headset volume was fine for voice, and for CW using a wide filter. But the FT-1000, like the K3, can be

[Elecraft] K2 power cord?

2008-07-14 Thread Peter Wollan
I just saw on the Elecraft order page that the K2 now has an option for an assembled power cord with PowerPoles, like the K3. Does that mean that the K2 no longer uses a barrel plug for power? Or is it just a way to buy an APP end assembled, and the barrel plug still needs to be soldered

[Elecraft] K3 SO2R in IARU

2008-07-14 Thread Bob Evans
I finally had my first run with both K3s in full SO2R mode as a CW only entry in IARU this past weekend. Very, very nice! I had apparently had previous lightening/surge damage to my KRC2s, which finally fixed before the contest with the help of W3FPR and K3Support, but they work perfectly now

[Elecraft] OT: FS B K Precisioin Model 3020 Sweep/Function Generator

2008-07-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
FS: Dynascan Corp., B K Precision model 3020, solid state sweep/function generator. Unit is in very good condition with the original instruction manual. $60.00 shipped anywhere in the US. Pix available on request. Any interest, please contact me off list to save bandwidth. Jim, W0EB [EMAIL

RE: [Elecraft] K2 power cord?

2008-07-14 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
A K2/100 uses an Anderson PowerPole connector to handle the current drawn by the amplifier. The K2/10 uses the barrel connector. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I just saw on the Elecraft order page that the K2 now has an option for an assembled power cord with PowerPoles, like the K3.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SO2R in IARU

2008-07-14 Thread David Cutter
Be interested to know your antenna line up. Did you use a linear or were you barefoot? What was your logging software/keying arrangement? David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Bob Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 5:34 PM Subject:

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware Bug

2008-07-14 Thread Dr. James C. Garland
Hi All, I'm new to this list and apologize if this has come up before. I just assembled my new K3 (#1217, firmware 2.11, DSP firmware 1.81) and noticed a bug in the filter selection routine. I have filters in FL2 (2.7 KHz), FL3 (1.8 KHz), and FL4 (0.4 KHz). (I'm saving the FL1 slot for an

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Bug

2008-07-14 Thread Darwin, Keith
I thought you had to have a filter in FL1? I don't know, I bought my K3 factory built and haven't even opened the case. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- I have filters in FL2 (2.7 KHz), FL3 (1.8 KHz), and FL4 (0.4 KHz). (I'm saving the FL1 slot for an eventual AM 6 kHz

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I have not heard of 32 ohm impedance headphones. The DC resistance is not the impedance, but a 600 ohm pair might have 32 ohms resistance measured with an ohm meter. Of course, I don't know what the British military used. The US used 600 ohm. Measuring several headsets resistance of the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SO2R in IARU

2008-07-14 Thread Andrew Faber
A quick note. I operated casually with my K3 barefoot, CW only, for about two hours. I was using full break-in. One feature that I noticed was the ability to tune the subreceiver while CQing and actually find other stations while transmitting. Of course, I couldn't make out fully what was

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Brian Alsop
These are exactly the condx the BM-10 are useless for here. . 73 de Brian/K3KO K7TV wrote: What is adequate headphone sensitivity may be highly dependent on operating mode and rig selectivity. Case in point: Many years ago I ordered an FT-1000 and a Heil headset (forget which model). Headset

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Brian Alsop
From the K3 manual page 20 Sterero or Mono 16 ohm min. recommended 32 ohm earphones are quite common. Not surprising 16 ohms is the paralleled configuration of the two 32 ohm individual ear sides for mono. I first ran into 32 ohm earphones for an FT1000MP. 73 de Brian/K3KO WILLIS COOKE

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:29:13 -0700 (PDT), WILLIS COOKE wrote: I have not heard of 32 ohm impedance headphones. Headphones are built with a wide range of rated impedances, including 32 ohms. Another important specification is voltage sensitivity in dBSPL for some specified voltage. See

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, Funny that you mention that - we have a 1/4 mile driveway, and some vendors that DHL uses do a good job, but others will just leave a parcel most anywhere from the mailbox at the end of the driveway to the house! So far, I have found them all, but there could come a time when I might

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Bug

2008-07-14 Thread Lee Buller
If I am not mistakenyou have to have a filter in the FL1 slot. The K3 has to transmit through the widest filterand I think that should be in the FL1 slot. Your Mileage May Vary Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Bug

2008-07-14 Thread Ken Wagner K3IU
The only requirement in the instructions is that the filter width go from widest to narrowest from FL1 to FL5. There is no requirement to have a filter in FL1. I'm not sure about the FM filter... it MAY have to be put in FL1. I originally had FL1 empty, and the 2.8 in FL2, 1.8 in FL3, etc, and

RE: [Elecraft] K3: 2.1 vs 1.8

2008-07-14 Thread Guy, K2AV
Engineering is *always* about compromises. -- Ron AC7AC While I certainly agree in theory, I don't think I'm making many with the K3. I picked my roofing filters on the basis of contesting and non-contesting. For non-contesting there's very little that strains the DSP. For general puttering

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
K7TV wrote: What is adequate headphone sensitivity may be highly dependent on operating mode and rig selectivity. Case in point: Many years ago I ordered an FT-1000 and a Heil headset (forget which model). Headset volume was fine for voice, and for CW using a wide filter. But the

[Elecraft] OT: FS B K Precisioin Model 3020 Sweep/Function Generator

2008-07-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
B K 3020 is Sold! W0EB ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Serial cable for my new K3

2008-07-14 Thread Paul
In either case I need to know if the K3 requires a straight through cable Yes or a null modem cable No ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Erik N Basilier
Bill, I may have exaggerated when I said the noise needs to be quite loud, but what I meant was the it should be loud enough to be easily heard, or else the desired signal won't be easily heard. (I do think I can copy a signal that is about equal to the noise level.) Probably when you copy a

[Elecraft] Re: OT code practice w/MP3 and iPod?

2008-07-14 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
I do this all the time, but I don't use iTunes to manage my iPod :-) The trick is almost certainly to convert the mp3 to AAC. I also suggest that you find a copy of Chuck Adams K7QO code practice course - you can get the CD for the cost of a mailer from the FISTS office, or find the .iso

[Elecraft] K3 SO2R in IARU

2008-07-14 Thread G4MKP
I also used my newly acquired K3 in the IARU last weekend. I had a run of about 90 at 7.0183 MHz in just over an hour with stations above and below me at S9+++ - no problem with the K3. The K3 filtering is far superior to my FT2000, that I once thought would be difficult to surpass and is now my

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread R March
I've been using a Heil headset for many years with my FT 1000D, and now also the K3. I have never felt there is inadequate volume from either rig through the headphones. Using narrow filters on CW, the volume settings are about 60 per cent of full volume. And often I have to back off from

[Elecraft] K3 Slow AGC Recovery

2008-07-14 Thread Paul Franson
During the IARU (CW only) contest I noticed very slow AGC recovery on my K3 - only when tuning by my neighbor (1500 watts, 1 mile away). He was full scale on the meter. My AGC settings are PLS off SLP 13 THR 3 --F 200 Did I miss another AGC setting? Never noticed this with my

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread John Clare
Hi Brian and all. I have an old pair of Kenwood HS5 headphones and plugged them in to my factory assembled K3 after donning them. Had to back the AF gain back by about 10% for comfortable listening. I have a question that someone out there with an Elecraft/Heil MD2 mic may be able to help with.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Bill Tippett
Hi Erik, On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 3:15 PM, Erik N Basilier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill, I may have exaggerated when I said the noise needs to be quite loud, but what I meant was the it should be loud enough to be easily heard, or else the desired signal won't be easily heard. (I do think I

[Elecraft] K2: squeezing rig causing frequency change...

2008-07-14 Thread Steve Kallal
I was trying to calibrate the frequency on my K2/100 and noticed that the received beat frequency changed when attaching the top cover (the KPA100 option). After putting the mounting screws back in, I noticed the frequency will again change when squeezing the top and bottom covers towards each

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #1037 in IARU contest

2008-07-14 Thread WA6L
Hi, Ed, Thanks for taking the time to write all this down. It is some great information. I can vouch for the fact that W0SD was all over the bands. We had you in the log several times. 73, John, WA6L (contest call was W6B) The IARU contest was the first chance to try SN#1037 out in more

Re: [Elecraft] K2: squeezing rig causing frequency change...

2008-07-14 Thread Mike K8CN
Steve, If memory serves me correctly, L33 (the BFO coil on the underside of the main RF board) has very little clearance to the bottom cover, and I found the same mild detuning when pressing on the bottom cover. Mike, K8CN K2/10 #5569 Steve Kallal wrote: I was trying to calibrate the

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Bug

2008-07-14 Thread Dick Dievendorff
You don't have to have a filter in FL1 unless you want to transmit on FM, and in that case, you need the 13 KHz FM filter in FL1. You must set the CW and SSB transmit filter to a 2.7 or 2.8 KHz filter, whatever slot it is in. It's recommended that you put the filters in from widest to

[Elecraft] [K3] Soapbox comments from IARU

2008-07-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
http://www.eskimo.com/~mwdink/3830/IARU%20Soapbox%20July%2014%202008.txt Set Edit Find K3 and scroll down in the link above. A few selected comments: Call: G4MKP Class: SO CW HP Total Score = 483,560 Used my FT2000 for the first few hours and then finished off

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread NZ0T
I'm lucky in that we own the hardware store in our small (4K) town and the UPS guy will leave an expensive package there if I'm not home. The XYL runs the store and is usually there when he delivers. I'm in sales and office at home so I may be there or halfway across the state. That said I am

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Dave G.
I have a set of headphones, made by Newcome, that measure 543 Ohms DC They are the old magnet-diaphragm type from the late '30's early '40's and have such a limited frequency response that they are ideal for Ham work... They seem to work with just about everything I have ;^)) -- Dave G.

[Elecraft] Voice mode settings for new K3

2008-07-14 Thread KB1PXD
Greetings everyone, I just received my K3 this afternoon. I'm using the stock Elecraft microphone. Can someone please provide me with some decent microphone settings to get started? (ALC, CMP, Monitor, etc.) I have no idea what to set these to and I was hoping that some of you have already

Re: [Elecraft] MD2 mic pinout (was: K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy)

2008-07-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, I disassembled the mic plug on my MD2. Here is the wiring by color (warning, it may be different on yours if Heil used a different cable, one never knows). Pin 1 - AF - White Pin 2 - PTT - Red Pin 7 - AF Return (gnd) - shield and black wires Pin 8 - PTT Return (gnd) - Blue. If you

Re: [Elecraft] K2: squeezing rig causing frequency change...

2008-07-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Steve, It is normal that squeezing the bottom panel will cause a BFO shift due to the proximity of the BFO inductor to the panel. One normally does not squeeze th epanel during operation, so it is not usually a problem. The BFO may also shift during the time the KPA100 is being put into

[Elecraft] SN#1196 K3 General coverage

2008-07-14 Thread Ed Gray W0SD
After using #1037 this past week end, last night I started putting together #1196 which came right after I got back from TO5E and I was getting ready for the IARU contest so there just was no time. The second one certainly is easier than the first. Things went well and I did add the General

Re: [Elecraft] SN#1196 K3 General coverage

2008-07-14 Thread Bill Maddock
Ed, I have the shortwave board in my K3 - the 2.8 khz would definitely be too narrow - I run a 6 hhz and it is still pretty narrow - The FM 12 khz would be best for fidelity if that is what you want - I have noticed with the 6 khz roofer in AM the DSP goes out to 10 khz! Both my 850s have 15

[Elecraft] Calibration of K3 wattmeter

2008-07-14 Thread Ed Gray W0SD
I must not be to sharp today because I read the manual and read a bunch of e-mails on the reflector and could not get the K3 power reading to calibrate against my Bird watt meter. The manual on Page 46 says ADJUST THE MENU PARAMETER. Well I first thought that meant VFO knob A but I turned it

Re: [Elecraft] SN#1196 K3 General coverage

2008-07-14 Thread Ed Gray W0SD
I am not into listening to short wave much or AM radio but I wanted it for getting news/WX when traveling on a DX-pedition and for an occasional basket ball game I like to listen to from the home QRH on a distant AM station that takes my antenna farm to drag in. If I add the AM 6 khz filter I

[Elecraft] K3: is it SDR?

2008-07-14 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Currently, on the ARRL home page, they are running a survey: How familiar are you with Software Defined Radio (SDR)? And the possible radio-button answers are: * Very familiar! I own a software-defined radio * I don't own SDR gear, but I've been studying the technology * I've heard of it, but

Re: [Elecraft] K3: is it SDR?

2008-07-14 Thread Lyle Johnson
So if one owns a K3, does that match your concept (or the ARRL's) of an SDR? How would YOU answer? It is IMHO. SDR means software defined, and the K3 is defined by software. Whatever gets through the roofing filter is handled by DSP in transmit and receive. This is quite different from

RE: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Funny that you mention that - we have a 1/4 mile driveway, and some vendors that DHL uses do a good job, but others will just leave a parcel most anywhere from the mailbox at the end of the driveway to the house! ItÂ’s completely uneven ... I had that same problem with UPS. Their drive

[Elecraft] Case for K3

2008-07-14 Thread David Yarnes
Hi All, A quality (and expensive) transceiver like the K3 probably deserves a really nice carrying case, like the ones made by Pelican cases. However, I haven't gone to that extent yet, but perhaps I will eventually. In the meantime, I've been carrying around a piece of paper with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread hank k8dd
- Original Message - From: Bill W4ZV [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can't explain others' problems but all 3 of my Heil headsets have plenty of AF gain with the K3...even for very weak signals buried in noise. 73, Bill Headphone comfort has been a challange for me! I have several ProSets -

RE: [Elecraft] SN#1196 K3 General coverage

2008-07-14 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Ed, I am not into listening to short wave much or AM radio but I wanted it for getting news/WX when traveling on a DX-pedition and for an occasional basket ball game I like to listen to from the home QRH on a distant AM station that takes my antenna farm to drag in. For non-critical

Re: Re: [Elecraft] BL2 Balun Heating

2008-07-14 Thread Paul
Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: Paul, When using a SGC-230 to feed two wire open wire line I understand that one side of the feeder is connected to the SGC-230's ground terminal. That is correct. It's the lower wire of the window line in this picture: www.N4LCD.com/SGC-230_700x525.jpg

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Bug

2008-07-14 Thread Chad WE9V
According to the manual, page 68: Rule #2: You can install any filter in any slot, and can leave any slot empty in anticipation of installing a crystal filter there later. However, you should install the widest filter closest to FL1, the next widest to its left, etc. Here are two examples that

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread Paul
Somewhere there is now a disconnect between headphone manufacturers and rig manufacturers.I suppose there may be some regulations or guidelines that may be getting in the way too. However, for many of us, it's too late to protect against somewhat diminished hearing. We need

[Elecraft] K2: Help, I messed up the dial calibration!!!

2008-07-14 Thread Steve Kallal
I was trying to calibrate my K2/100 and had it within 10 Hz according to WWV 10 MHz. I should have left it alone. Now it is off by about 700 to 800 Hz on 40 meters. Ouch! Here are the steps I did so far: 1. I set the C22 trimmer on the Control Board by the N6KR method at

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Help, I messed up the dial calibration!!!

2008-07-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Steve, Your steps are correct. It sounds like you are off by the amount of your sidetone pitch. Were you receiving WWV in LSB or USB mode? If you used CW mode, that would explain the difference. Are you quite certain that you tuned WWV accurately? Do not 'set the dial at 10,000.00', but

[Elecraft] [K3] RIT Operation Question

2008-07-14 Thread Bud Semon N7CW
When I have the RIT on and I press CLR, the RIT is cleared. So far so good. When I press CLR again, the original offset reappears. I would expect that pressing CLR a second time would just verify the frequency delta is 0. If I want to switch between an offset and none, I can turn the RIT on and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread Brett Howard
When I called UPS they actually told me that a signature would be required and thankfully my wife offered to work from home and sign for it being that I had to be in the office that day... Working on schematic entry from home is a pain! On Mon, 2008-07-14 at 05:58 -0700, KB1PXD wrote: My wife

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] RIT Operation Question

2008-07-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bud, It works just like the manual states. Tap CLR to zero the RIT/XIT offset. Tapping it a second time restores the offset. - see the manual page 22. While your comment makes some sense, this is the first time I have heard anyone complain about teh original operation of the CLR control.

RE: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-14 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
I use a Commander HF 2500 with vox operation and the K3 and amp work fine here. I also don't use ALC but I watch to be sure I don't over drive the amp so as to exceed the permissible grid current. Bruce-W8FU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] RIT Operation Question

2008-07-14 Thread Brett Howard
It should also be noted that holding clr zero's the offset but adds the offset to the current VFO freq. On Mon, 2008-07-14 at 23:04 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote: Bud, It works just like the manual states. Tap CLR to zero the RIT/XIT offset. Tapping it a second time restores the offset. - see

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Help, I messed up the dial calibration!!!

2008-07-14 Thread Steve Kallal
Don, I got back it in the ball park. I read the W5YR instructions on your web site, about the 5th harmonic of 4 MHz of 20 MHz. Fortunately WWV on 20 MHz is still coming in on the west coast, but fading out. After all this work, I am back where I was except about 40 Hz low for zero beat on 10

Re: [Elecraft] OT code practice w/MP3 and iPod?

2008-07-14 Thread Lee (WW2DX)
Hi Tom, I have not had a problem with mp3's and iTunes. As a matter of fact all my music in iTunes is all MP3. I have been doing something similar for about a year now. I use the following CW MP3 collections and listen every night on my iPhone when I go QRT. N6TR's Sprint practice

Re: [Elecraft] K3: is it SDR?

2008-07-14 Thread Steve Kallal
Sorry, but I'm not sure I agree. By that definition many radios since the 80s would be SDRs. My definition of an SDR is a radio that could be radically changed in functionality by a software change. Perhaps the K3 fits that definition with firmware changes. But does the K3 modulate or

Re: [Elecraft] K3: is it SDR?

2008-07-14 Thread Lyle Johnson
Sorry, but I'm not sure I agree. By that definition many radios since the 80s would be SDRs. The whole question really is, What is an SDR? As long as we all get to choose our own definition, we'll have widely varying opinions :-) My definition of an SDR is a radio that could be radically

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for July 13th 14th, 2008

2008-07-14 Thread Kevin Rock
Good Evening (only one day late), I have been having problems with the phone lines. Seems like some sort of rolling black out where I get a few hours of connection each day. The phone company tells me they are waiting for a part, something to do with generating a dial tone. They have been

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Help, I messed up the dial calibration!!!

2008-07-14 Thread Steve Kallal
Don, Sorry I didn't fully read your comments before my first reply. Could you briefly explain how you calibrate with the 500 600 Hz markers? Can it be done in real time while tweaking C22? I can't do it. I have C22 set exactly to 4 MHz via the 20 MHz WWV method, with a perfect zero beat.

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] RIT Operation Question

2008-07-14 Thread Bud Semon N7CW
Brett and Don, I wasn't really complaining - it just didn't make sense to me. I should have remembered to RTFM. Thanks for reminding me. Now to figure out how to use that feature to make working DX easier... 73, Bud N7CW -Original Message- From: Brett Howard [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] RIT Operation Question

2008-07-14 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
It works just like the manual states. Tap CLR to zero the RIT/XIT offset. Tapping it a second time restores the offset. - see the manual page 22. while it works like the manual says, the operation is not logical. Clear should always set RIT/XIT to zero - even if it is already zero. I'm

[Elecraft] re: Maidenhead site...

2008-07-14 Thread Bruce Prior
As I mentioned in my Salmoncon talk this weekend, the Maidenhead Locator System has one and only one official map datum. That is the World Geodetic System 1984, typically abbreviated WGS84 on GPS receivers. If you have a GPS receiver, make sure the datum is set up that way when determining

[Elecraft] k3 #1244

2008-07-14 Thread Tony Morgan
Ordered kit: 2-22 Katiegram: 7-8 Delivered: 7-14 :-) 73, Tony W7GO ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] KAT3 ATU and SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifier

2008-07-14 Thread Chris Page
My K3 has the KAT3 ATU fitted and I therefore have the options of selecting ANT 1 and ANT 2. I use the K3 with the SPE Expert 1K-FA amplifier. After looking at the diagram showing the switching of the KAT3 in the K3 Owner's manual, am I right in thinking that when transmitting (I am a CW