Re: [Elecraft] Very cool Earth Screw at Lee Valley Tools... Just a tad O/T

2011-05-17 Thread Maarten van Rossum
I use these: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSqryMls2ojpz4K_cNSLt0h1y744kO8i4uQNQXAhkNENVTAcxK3 They are really inexpensive, just a couple of Euro's, and depending on soil conditions can easily support large vertical antenna's or other poles. You could try camping stores and look for

[Elecraft] K3 NR

2011-05-17 Thread Bob DeHaney
I have a K3 S/N 906 and a new FTdx-5000D side by side, same antenna, same DSP filter bandwidth. The NR on the FTdx-5000D is significantly better IMHO. Easier to dial in (ergo metric) and much less harshness for lack of a better word. Once the FTdx-5000D NR is set up for band conditions, and

Re: [Elecraft] Monitor output...

2011-05-17 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
Jim Brown wrote: On 5/16/2011 10:35 AM, Tony Estep wrote: True of electrons, and other subatomic particles as well. For those who wish to delve into quantum mechanics and find out what the uncertainty principle actually deals with: If you read a bit further down in Wikipedia with respect to

[Elecraft] K3 NR in the Tropics

2011-05-17 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
All, During the 9L5MS DXpedition (about one month ago) we used my K3 on 160m. Because of little available space we had no RX antennas, and we had to listen on the vertical antenna. The usual tropical QRN was there, about S8 - S9+15dB. The NB on my K3 is always on at a moderate setting doing

[Elecraft] K2 connection to Laptop

2011-05-17 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Hi Guys When I recently bought my K2, it came with the KPA100 watt amplifier the separate KAT100 watt ATU. I was advised to connect the K2 RS232 interface (the KIO2) to the antenna tuner using a made up serial cable the vendor gave me it all works fine. I now want to connect the K2 to a

Re: [Elecraft] K1 - Can someone quantify faint wiper noise from VFO pot?

2011-05-17 Thread VK7JB
Hello Stan, This is an interesting observation. For reasons I'll not elaborate on here :), I ended up with two front panels for my K1, serial #2822. Both panels were bought from Elecraft within a few weeks of one another. Both have the same brand VFO pot with same ID markings, so I believe

Re: [Elecraft] XV432 Oscillates with Amp connected - FIXED

2011-05-17 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
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[Elecraft] Join my network on LinkedIn

2011-05-17 Thread Giulio Pico via LinkedIn
LinkedIn Giulio Pico requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: -- I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. Accept invitation from Giulio Pico

Re: [Elecraft] Bounces, no email, cannot change options re: email

2011-05-17 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Hello Jeff, Thank you. When selecting the options offered by Elecraft I chose to receive a copy of my own posts as a check, and was receiving them until about 36 hours ago.. I looked to see if my List options had been changed, but they are still as I chose them. Also checked my server's spam

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Bill W4ZV
KK7P wrote: In the end, NR is a filter, and like any filter it will affect what is being passed through it. The weaker the signal, the more it appears like noise and the harder it is to separate the two. This is why some of us use a relatively wide DSP filter (4-500 Hz) when listening

Re: [Elecraft] K2 connection to Laptop

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ray, Take a look at the cable shown in the KAT100 manual. Yes, you can expand the existing cable to include a serial port connection. Yes, if you do not have a serial port on your computer, you will have to use an RS-232 to serial adapter cable. Try to get an adapter which uses the FTDI

[Elecraft] A gift - A KX1 to a worthwhile ham

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Hello all, I recently built a KX1 with KXB3080, KXAT1 and KXPD1 for a ham who wishes to remain anonymous. He would like to give it to a worthwhile ham. This is not a scam, it is a real and generous gift. Worthwhile is defined as any radio amateur who is blind or has a severe handicap and

Re: [Elecraft] K2 connection to Laptop

2011-05-17 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Good Morning Don OK I've found the full cable instructions in the KAT100 manual thank you, I was looking in the K2 manual didn't find it! However, there appears to be a USB/RS-232 cable available from Elecraft i.e. the KUSB. You'll find it in the Elecraft price list page on the website under

[Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Bill,   I trust Elecraft engineers have already listened to some elecrafters' comments as compared with the NR in Icom radios. Elecraft will find ways to improve the NR by regular firmware updates.   I have no further to add but do suggest elecrafters try the NR in the latest IC9100 if

Re: [Elecraft] K1 - Can someone quantify faint wiper noise from VFO pot?

2011-05-17 Thread Rick Dettinger
A few years ago, someone on this list recommended a metal body pot. I bought one and think it was a good investment for my K1. I no longer have the original plastic model, or I can't find it, so I can't do a direct comparison, but the metal replacement has a very nice feel. I also use a

Re: [Elecraft] K2 connection to Laptop

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ray, Yes, Elecraft does have the KUSB USB to RS-232 cable available. Do NOT plug that cable directly into the K2. You must use the cable described in the KAT2 manual - connect the USB to serial adapter to the PC end of the special cable. The instructions on the website are for the K3 which

[Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Bill,   I trust Elecraft engineers have already listened to some elecrafters' comments as compared with the NR in Icom radios. Elecraft will find ways to improve the NR by regular firmware updates.   I have no further to add but do suggest elecrafters try the NR in the latest IC9100 if

Re: [Elecraft] K1 - Can someone quantify faint wiper noise from VFO pot?

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Rick, That Bourns pot that you refer to is now being shipped with new K1s and has been for the past year or so. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/17/2011 9:54 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote: A few years ago, someone on this list recommended a metal body pot. I bought one and think it was a good investment for

[Elecraft] A gift - A KX1 to a worthwhile ham

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Hello all, I recently built a KX1 with KXB3080, KXAT1 and KXPD1 for a ham who wishes to remain anonymous. He would like to give it to a worthwhile ham. This is not a scam, it is a real and generous gift. Worthwhile is defined as any radio amateur who is blind or has a severe handicap and

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Jim
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[Elecraft] Dayton

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
In less than 24 hours I will be on my way to FDIM and Dayton. I will see some of you there, and will have a great time. I will not be taking my email with me this year. I will sort through it all after I get back. Let's get together at the FDIM hotel and have a Foster beer Thursday evening

[Elecraft] Re︰ Dayton

2011-05-17 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Don,   Sure, will try to catch you up in Dayton and take this chance to thank all your help in the past. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com 收件人︰ 'Elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net; qr...@qrp-l.org qr...@qrp-l.org 傳送日期︰ 2011年05月17日 (週二) 10:16 PM 主題︰ [Elecraft]

[Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Johnny Siu
Good, Jim.  I trust you know how to find me and Adam. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Jim pywac...@insightbb.com 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年05月17日 (週二) 10:16 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction Johnny, look forward to seeing you at Dayton at either the Elecraft booth or with

[Elecraft] A KX1 to a worthwhile ham

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
There has just been an addition to this KX1 gift. Another anonymous ham would like to donate a full size G5RV antenna to the worthwhile recipient. I will inform this donor who the recipient of the KX1 is and he will send the antenna. I am only the go-between guy here, I am not either of the

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton

2011-05-17 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
You like a Fosters eh Don? You know why we export that stuff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 'Cause no self respecting Aussie will touch it, even in it's home, which is Melbourne, in the state of Victoria. (Which is where I am originally from) :-) 73 de Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF Innisfail, QLD,

[Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread Barry
I have an Astron RS70M linear supply that I've used for many years to power everything 12VDC in the shack, including my K3. In my former QTH, I had it located under the operating desk and never heard a peep from it. In my new shack, which is considerably smaller, I hear an annoying hum from

[Elecraft] Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Tony Estep
It seems to me, and apparently to some others, that an important metric of receiver performance is the ability to fight noise. ARRL has promoted dynamic range, because they can measure it, and the manufacturers have stampeded to win the dynamic range sweepstakes. With the K2, Elecraft jumped to

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread riese-k3djc
set something heavy on top of it ? Bob K3DJC On Tue, 17 May 2011 09:28:44 -0600 Barry w...@comcast.net writes: I have an Astron RS70M linear supply that I've used for many years to power everything 12VDC in the shack, including my K3. In my former QTH, I had it located under the

[Elecraft] Manuals (was: Re: K3: Noise reduction)

2011-05-17 Thread Vic K2VCO
I have been reading this reflector since long before the K3, and I've come to the conclusion that the problem isn't the manual. It is the need for a more basic understanding of the technical concepts involved in amateur radio. Many new hams (and old ones) simply don't understand the basics,

[Elecraft] Is the K2 cable to the computer the same as one for the K3?

2011-05-17 Thread Philip L. Graitcer
I am using a built according to the manual K2 cable between my K3 and USB/serial port adapter/computer. It seems to have good functionality, except I can't use the Function keys in the N1MM logger to send code. I suspect it might be that jumper that was in the K2 cable. If the K2 cable is

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Alexander Sack
On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 11:35 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Don Cunningham wrote: We were PROMISED an enhanced manual around Christmas, 2010... A new operating manual actually was written, by a third party (based on their enthusiastic pitch, we agreed to let them have a crack at

[Elecraft] Test

2011-05-17 Thread Lee Buller
This is a test...Sorry Lee In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? Common

[Elecraft] The K3

2011-05-17 Thread William Levy
The best approach to a digital radio or a complex GPS Navigation System in a small aircraft is to 1) leave it alone if you don't know what it does 2)or Get an Instructor. Frankly it's easier to learn to fly than to be proficient on these brilliant radio sets that do way more than necessary.

[Elecraft] . Re: Astron hum/vibration (riese-k3...@juno.com)

2011-05-17 Thread Jerry Pittenger
I had the same experience with an Astron 50A model. I just started doing it overnight. I opened it up and narrowed it down to hum in the power transformer. I actually removed it and try to tighten the 4 bolts holding the lamination of the transformer together. I could get it to change

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread John Harper
It goes away if I press down on it. Any ideas how to get rid of the noise? Tnx, Barry W2UP Press down on it. John AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread Bill Harris
I agree...should work fine, last a long time.Bill w7kxb From: j...@ae5x.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 11:25:30 -0500 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration It goes away if I press down on it. Any ideas how to get rid of the noise? Tnx, Barry W2UP

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread Barry
It goes away if I press down on it. Any ideas how to get rid of the noise? Tnx, Barry W2UP Press down on it. John AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog Thanks John. A takeoff on the old joke - Doc, it hurts when I breathe. What should I do? Don't breathe. On a serious note, thanks for the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Elecraft K3
On May 17, 2011, at 9:12 AM, Alexander Sack wrote: What a terrific idea! I seldom post in here -- I find it all a little too intimidating for a guy that doesn't come from a technical background. I do make use of the search function, but a fully hyperlinked wiki would be awesome. Might

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Don Cunningham
Wayne, At least, thank you for your kind, civil response to our plea. I knew this thread would degenerate to he's a stupid ham that can't run his rig, but you didn't go there. Don't do anything more as it seems only two of us have a problem, and that's certainly a minority. I'll either learn

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread n4qs
I agree with Alexander . The manual is fine as is. A Wiki type online resource with company and user input would be fantastic. N1MM has recently revamped their online user guide into levels--Getting Started, Digging Deeper and References. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread Steve Ellington
From my experienceOnce it starts, there's no cure. I think the windings in the transformer eventually start rattling around insideMaybe you could talk to Astron? Steve N4LQ - Original Message - From: Barry w...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 17,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Lets not go that route again, there was one, it didn't get the support it deserved, it got dropped. I'll happy support it if someone puts the effort in, but I wouldn't want to see it dropped again. Beware - there are many pitfalls. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 -- Do not meddle in the affairs

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Alexander Sack
On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk wrote: Lets not go that route again, there was one, it didn't get the support it deserved, it got dropped. I'll happy support it if someone puts the effort in, but I wouldn't want to see it dropped again. Beware

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread goldtr8
In my opinion the manual is fine, now that I have a few months of operation under my belt. When I just starting out with the rig I was struggling a lot. So what I personally believe is needed is the starter guide and theory of operation kind of document. This would be targeted for a new K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread David Pratt
The Elecraft owners' database is still running. This was part of the Wiki web site. Although it was originally set up for K1 K2 owners, many of us with the K3 and XV transverters, etc, keep our entries up to date. http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html 73 de David G4DMP In a recent

[Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki

2011-05-17 Thread Ken - K0PP
I would only be interested if it was closely watched and/or moderated by Elecraft, and no one else. IMHO, the earlier attempt failed because of heavy- handed, biased editing/censuring. The Elecraft reflector meets my needs. The same content that might appear on a Wiki will most likely

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Edward R. Cole
So far, I have not used the K3+2m transverter on weak-eme CW, but when I did quite a bit of eme-CW several years before the advent of digital-eme I found the use of NR and DSP narrow BW filters (100-200 Hz) necessary to copy CW. This was using my FT-847 which has a more limited DSP menu than

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction

2011-05-17 Thread n4qs
The old Wiki site was run by one guy as a volunteer. He was somewhat proprietary with how it was run as I recall. I think Alexander and I are suggesting that Elecraft would have to support and administer the site while also accepting input from users. It does not have to be on Wiki. It

[Elecraft] A KX1 to a worthwhile ham

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
There has been another addition - the recipient of the KX1 will also receive an XG1 for another donor. The note below was not posted on the Elecraft reflector, so if you have not yet seen it, read below. 73, Don W3FPR - There

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction) [End of thread]

2011-05-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys - right now we are maxed out getting ready for Dayton. We start flying out tomorrow. We'll revisit this after we get back. Let's let the thread rest for now. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List moderator On 5/17/2011 10:45 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Lets not go that route again, there was

[Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Roy Morris
This has been the second big thread about NR. Firmware improvements were made at that time, but additional firmware improvements still need to be made. I don't believe a how to primer is going to be the cure-all and make the K3 NR work as well as the NR function on the other mentioned

Re: [Elecraft] Is the K2 cable to the computer the same as one for the K3?

2011-05-17 Thread Julian, G4ILO
The K2 cable only has the TS RX and GND connections used for serial communication. It does not have connections for RTS or DTR which can be used to key the K3 because the K2 does not have those signal pins. The K2 DB9 socket is not a true RS-232 connector and you can damage the K2 by plugging a

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread Dale Putnam
I've not repaired a high current xfrmr, like that one, but have the lower current ones... With hum that is physical, and a vibration, that maybe caused by the varnish breaking its hold and letting the individual windings rattle. I may have just been lucky too... all I did was take the

[Elecraft] K1 - No output

2011-05-17 Thread stan levandowski
I just finished FOUR BAND K1 #2994. Receives FB; all functions appear to work. NB and KAT not yet built/installed. Sensitivity seem very good but a LOT noisier than either K2 or K3. However, the transmitted signal is very weak (although of excellent quality and on frequency). Going into a

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Dale is obviously an experienced old school Ham who no doubt has rewound a few transformers - something we used to do a lot of in the 50's but I suspect is almost a lost art in Hamdom today. If the windings are loose, his suggestion is excellent. It will also extend the life of the transformer

[Elecraft] K3. RX too sensitive for me

2011-05-17 Thread Mike Rodgers
I've got a lot of noise which I attribute to a sensitive receiver. If possible I would like to find a way to reduce it somehow maybe artificially. This would go a long way towards increasing my listening pleasure. My agc dcy is soft. Hold is zero Pls is nor,slope 10 threshold 8 Agc-f 120. S-

Re: [Elecraft] K3. RX too sensitive for me

2011-05-17 Thread Jim Brown
I've got a lot of noise which I attribute to a sensitive receiver. You may be mistaken about why the noise is loud. Many of us live in places where there is a lot of electrical noise. When I lived in Chicago, my noise level was rarely less than about S6, and often S9. There are three good

[Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

2011-05-17 Thread Tim Tucker
I've followed the various discussions on how well the NR/NB works as compared to other rigs. I've used NR functionality in many different rigs, as well as just about every after market solution. In my area, the QRM makes NR/NB absolutely a necessity. Part of makes the NR NB seem easier to use

[Elecraft] Test

2011-05-17 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Sorry to be a nuisance. Geoff GM4ESD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread Steve Ellington
HWonder if some quick drying epoxy would work? Steve N4LQ - Original Message - From: Dale Putnam To: n...@carolina.rr.com ; w...@comcast.net ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 3:05 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration I've not

Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration

2011-05-17 Thread Bill Harris
I like the putting your hand on top method. Cheap and not as messy.BillHarris-w7kxb From: daleput...@hotmail.com To: n...@carolina.rr.com; w...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 13:05:56 -0600 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration I've not repaired a

Re: [Elecraft] K3. RX too sensitive for me

2011-05-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Mike, The K3 has a lot of receiver gain. You can reduce it to something more like the gain of a K2 by setting CONFIG menu entry AF GAIN to LO. This will have no impact on performance. Have you already tried turning the preamp off? It really isn't needed on the bands from 160-20 m unless

[Elecraft] The K3 and The T1

2011-05-17 Thread Phil Townsend
I know the T1 will workwith the T1 But will it do the memory thing like it does with the FT-817?? Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction) [End of thread]

2011-05-17 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I know this thread is ended, just want to make it clear I wasn't suggesting Elecraft was the one not giving support and wouldn't expect them too. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 -- Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not so sure about the universe. -- Albert

Re: [Elecraft] The K3 and The T1

2011-05-17 Thread Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU
The T1 to FT-817 cable contains one of Wayne's famous microcontrollers. As far as I know they don't have a T1 to K3 cable, but they did document the protocol. At least one enterprising ham has built an interface for it: http://blog.zensunni.org/electronics/arduino-elecraft-t1-interface/ You

Re: [Elecraft] [qrp-l.org] Dayton

2011-05-17 Thread Mike, W9QS
I will definitely have a Fosters on Thursday. Hank will be smiling looking down at us. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 --- On Tue, 5/17/11, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Don

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Adi Andrei
For NR I always use BHI (Gap Hear it) or Lingua (http://www.ssbusa.com/LINGUA.html) products. They seem to be very similar technology, with the audio implemented a bit differently. If you use headphones for very weak signals in large amounts of noise, I recommend the 10W BHI speaker, it has a

[Elecraft] Test

2011-05-17 Thread ac5p
Have not seen a post since Saturday.  Can someone let me know if this makes the reflector?  Not sure why or how I got dropped. Thanks Mike  ACC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
Lyle Johnson schrieb am 16 May 2011 um 17:57: We are always looking at ways of doing this better, and went through a very lengthy several months ago to improve NR. You can be sure that we will revisit it when we review the status of the K3 firmware and operation. the best NR (for my taste) I

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Grant Youngman
20 dB for both per spec. I suspect they're both LMS, but haven't tried the Lingua. I do like the Hear It, even if it does have that watery LMS sound. But it isn't the ultimate solution either. And as you say, it's worthless on CW. Do I believe the other radio's NB are so much better? Nah.

[Elecraft] How do I register on this list but not get the e-mails?

2011-05-17 Thread Bill Swindell - K1LED
I want to be able to post on this list and read the posts but I do not want the e-mails from the list. Is there a way to do that? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/How-do-I-register-on-this-list-but-not-get-the-e-mails-tp6375403p6375403.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

2011-05-17 Thread al_lorona
Tim, I like this idea for the same reasons you articulated so well. Regards, Al W6LX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] How do I register on this list but not get the e-mails?

2011-05-17 Thread Alexander Sack
On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Bill Swindell - K1LED bill_swind...@value.net wrote: I want to be able to post on this list and read the posts but I do not want the e-mails from the list. Is there a way to do that? http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] How do I register on this list but not get the e-mails?

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, Yes there is - go to the signup page - see the Home link at the bottom of every post - and check the no mail (or something similar) box. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/17/2011 6:02 PM, Bill Swindell - K1LED wrote: I want to be able to post on this list and read the posts but I do not want the

Re: [Elecraft] How do I register on this list but not get the e-mails?

2011-05-17 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
I don't think there is a no mail option ... the only choice is daily digest (or, not = all messages individually). This isn't a Yahoo! group 73, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 10:11 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:  Bill, Yes there is - go to the signup page -

Re: [Elecraft] How do I register on this list but not get the e-mails?

2011-05-17 Thread Bob Nielsen
Under Mail Delivery click on Disabled. 73, Bob N7XY On May 17, 2011, at 3:18 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: I don't think there is a no mail option ... the only choice is daily digest (or, not = all messages individually). This isn't a Yahoo! group 73, ~iain / N6ML

Re: [Elecraft] How do I register on this list but not get the e-mails?

2011-05-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Yes, as Don said, there is a 'no mail' option on your elecraft list personal configuration page - accessed after you sign up. Go to the following page and scroll down to the bottom to enter your list password (assigned when you sign up) to log into your personal configuration page.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

2011-05-17 Thread Steve Ellington
Tim: Sounds like a good idea to put them in that order and then drop the F and number them 1through 32. Sometimes simple is better! Steve N4LQ - Original Message - From: Tim Tucker ae...@worldwidedx.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 4:43 PM

[Elecraft] Possible solution for missing RS-232 port on laptops

2011-05-17 Thread Ron - PE8E
There has been a lot of talk about the absence of real serial ports on more recent laptops. Here is something I recently discovered and want to share with you all. Maybe you can benefit ... Not to lang ago I received a HP Compaq 6710b laptop. On first sight there was no RS-232 output. With the

[Elecraft] KPA500 Software Bug

2011-05-17 Thread Nels Anderson
I think I've identified a bug in the KPA500 software. Maybe someone else can confirm it. I've several times found myself transmitting at low power (30w) when the KPA500 was in bypass, instead of the intended 100w. I have the K3 set so that transmit power differs by band so that I get the

[Elecraft] [MM] W1 software false error messages

2011-05-17 Thread Brian - N5BCN
Hi all, When launching the W1 software, it will always give an error message: No W1 found. Please check your computer's COM settings. After clearing this message, the W1 and software work normally. Another false error message is generated when I click on Settings then Save: Error saving to

[Elecraft] Latest firmware

2011-05-17 Thread n6ax
Attempting to download the latest production release firmware for my K3 (4.36), using utility 1.3.9.2, the utility reports new versions are missing and will not find them from the Elecraft site. Currently running 4.25 Rebooted computer, radio, etc, etc Any suggestions? Thanks John

Re: [Elecraft] How do I register on this list but not get the e-mails?

2011-05-17 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Oh, that's a bit misleading .. at a glance, it looks like the whole bottom section of the page is for administrators only, but if you use the Unsubscribe or edit options button, you can find your way to the options page, where you can change Mail delivery to Disabled. ~iain / N6ML On Tue,

Re: [Elecraft] Latest firmware

2011-05-17 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Missing means that the required files are not in the firmware folder that you've chosen. See Troubleshooting Missing Files in K3 Utility Help. I'd try pressing the default button on the K3 Utility's firmware page and then click the Copy New Files from Elecraft button. I just now erased all

[Elecraft] Bounces, no email, cannot change options re: emai

2011-05-17 Thread Jack Regan
I was finally able to change options on the server. I have yet to receive any email from the reflector. Jack __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3. RX too sensitive for me - S-meter/RFgain/absolute mode...

2011-05-17 Thread VK7JB
Helpful comments, Jim. I ride the RF gain control on the K3 to very good effect. The only problem, as you point out, is that the S-meter won't read signal strength at the antenna with the RF gain wound back. I have my K3 s-meter set in absolute mode, so using ATT or PRE does not influence the

Re: [Elecraft] Bounces, no email, cannot change options re: emai

2011-05-17 Thread al_lorona
That makes three of us who are experiencing the exact same thing... and all three of us are on sbcglobal.net. I'm on the phone with them right now... they are going to ask yahoo (mail host for ATT) to check to see if anything changed on Friday night/Saturday morning when this problem started.

Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2011-05-17 Thread Bill W4ZV
Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF wrote: most of the people have upgraded to LCD's Fortunately the higher power consumption (2-3X) of plasmas versus LCD/LEDs is causing plasmas to gradually vanish. I contacted several neighbors to alert them of the plasma RFI issue and every one had already decided

[Elecraft] A KX1 to a worthwhile ham

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
There has been another addition - the recipient of the KX1 will also receive an XG1 for another donor. The note below was not posted on the Elecraft reflector, so if you have not yet seen it, read below. Send the qualification of your suggested recipient (or yourself) to me at d...@w3fpr.com

[Elecraft] A KX1 to a worthwhile ham

2011-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
There has been another addition - the recipient of the KX1 will also receive an XG1 for another donor. The note below was not posted on the Elecraft reflector, so if you have not yet seen it, read below. Send the qualification of your suggested recipient (or yourself) to me at d...@w3fpr.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3. RX too sensitive for me - S-meter/RFgain/absolute mode...

2011-05-17 Thread Buck k4ia
Riding the RF gain just changes the floor. An S7 signal will still read S7. No? Buck k4ia K3 # 101 On 5/17/2011 7:56 PM, VK7JB wrote: Helpful comments, Jim. I ride the RF gain control on the K3 to very good effect. The only problem, as you point out, is that the S-meter won't read signal

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread goldtr8
I use the BHI in my mobile rig and could not live without it. Audio NR only effects the spectrum going to the speaker and it really can reduce the hiss. I am going to look at Dayton to see if they have a stereo version, if they do I will be bringing it home with me. Don KD8NNU On Tue, May

[Elecraft] Anderson Powerpole voltage loss

2011-05-17 Thread Dale
A fellow ham here in VK recently complained of a significant voltage drop (2V) through Anderson Powerpole connectors. Has anyone else experienced this on the powerpole connectors fitted to the K3 or elsewhere for that matter? -- 73 Dale - VK4DMC

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Powerpole voltage loss

2011-05-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Dale, When these connectors are properly assembled, crimped and/or soldered, they should drop a very small fraction of a volt even with a 20-amp load. The data sheet can be found on-line; check the resistance specification. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 17, 2011, at 6:00 PM, Dale wrote: A

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

2011-05-17 Thread n5ge
I don't. See below... On Tue, 17 May 2011 13:43:15 -0700, Tim Tucker ae...@worldwidedx.com wrote: I've followed the various discussions on how well the NR/NB works as compared to other rigs. I've used NR functionality in many different rigs, as well as just about every after market solution.

Re: [Elecraft] The K3

2011-05-17 Thread goldtr8
This list is the instructor that is how we get to use more of the capabilities of our radios. Plus what we learn can be applied to our other rigs. I can safely say I am at least at 98.5% of use from this list. :-) I can say the IC-7000 list is not this educational! Don KD8NNU On Tue, May

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

2011-05-17 Thread Charles Johnson
Good suggestion. I like it. 73, Charlie, K4ZRJ Sent from my MacBook Pro. On May 17, 2011, at 4:43 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: I've followed the various discussions on how well the NR/NB works as compared to other rigs. I've used NR functionality in many different rigs, as well as just about

Re: [Elecraft] [qrp-l.org] Dayton

2011-05-17 Thread David Yarnes
You guys are driving me crazy! I can't go to FDIM, and I'm suffering! Please quit talking about it! I'm miserable, and you are driving me to drink! Gee! I think I will have another glass of cabernet! Dave - Original Message - From: Mike, W9QS w...@yahoo.com To: 'Elecraft'

[Elecraft] [K3] Timing of P3 and K3 macro commands

2011-05-17 Thread Dan Greil
I operate in DATA A mode most of the time and found that the P3 QSY while in DATA A doesn't include the offset to the middle of the filter pass-band. Argh! To compensate I thought I'd write a macro to QSY then decrement the VFO by 1.5 kHz to bring a signal into the middle (assuming the FC is at

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

2011-05-17 Thread w4nhj
Another suggestion is to have the main tuning knob change the left number and the VFO B knob change the right number. This way you can increment or decrement either. Frank - W4NHJ -- View this message in context:

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