[Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
I´m currently using a pair of old TV-speakers and I´m still looking for good speakers.I´ve found the Dierking 40w speakers(http://www.eurofrequence.de/lautsprecher/)in the internet.Is anybody using them with the K3? Are they good? Is there a recommendation from Elecraft or any wise audiophile? 73,Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Loudspeakers-for-the-K3-tp7472583p7472583.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: PTT IN problem - cause found...Thanks from VK7JB
Hi all looking for a second hand P3 and used 10watt k3 73 tony G0GMS -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of VK7JB Sent: 13 April 2012 12:37 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: PTT IN problem - cause found...Thanks from VK7JB A note of thanks to everyone who offered me helpful advice and tips, on and off-list. Elecraft are sending me some replacement RFC1's and I feel a bit more confident about replacing it after all of your sage advice. This is a great group and I value your collective knowlege and generosity in sharing it. 73, John VK7JB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-PTT-IN-problem-cont-d-tp7457978p7462 415.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: PTT IN problem - cause found...Thanks from VK7JB
Tony Can I suggest that you might have a better response if you start your own message with a suitable header, instead of tagging on to an unrelated message ? Regards John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tony Read Sent: 17 April 2012 08:15 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: PTT IN problem - cause found...Thanks from VK7JB Hi all looking for a second hand P3 and used 10watt k3 73 tony G0GMS -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of VK7JB Sent: 13 April 2012 12:37 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: PTT IN problem - cause found...Thanks from VK7JB A note of thanks to everyone who offered me helpful advice and tips, on and off-list. Elecraft are sending me some replacement RFC1's and I feel a bit more confident about replacing it after all of your sage advice. This is a great group and I value your collective knowlege and generosity in sharing it. 73, John VK7JB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-PTT-IN-problem-cont-d-tp7457978p7462 415.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 7059 (20120416) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 7059 (20120416) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
Good morning Chris - I do not have direct experience with the speakers mentioned in your post, but I use a pair of JBL Control 2 powered studio monitors. They are very accurate and, perhaps most importantly, do not seem to radiate detectable RF (or be susceptible to it). http://www.jblpro.com/catalog/general/ProductFamily.aspx?FId=64MId=5 73, Mike Alexander - N8MSA amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: OE5CSP-Chris hans-christ...@gmx.at To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 3:00:29 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3 I´m currently using a pair of old TV-speakers and I´m still looking for good speakers.I´ve found the Dierking 40w speakers(http://www.eurofrequence.de/lautsprecher/)in the internet.Is anybody using them with the K3? Are they good? Is there a recommendation from Elecraft or any wise audiophile? 73,Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Loudspeakers-for-the-K3-tp7472583p7472583.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] windowing P3 display...
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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] No power out in OPER mode
Hi Larry, My KPA500 exhibits the same problem at times, don't know why. I turn off the amp and then back on and then it will operate in OPER mode. I guess it is a common problem. Jim K2ZF -Original Message- From: K2GN k...@k2gn.com To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 10:42 pm Subject: [Elecraft] [KPA500] No power out in OPER mode Today, I was on 15M CW in a pile-up calling, when I looked at the meters I had no output. AMP was in OPER. Put AMP in STBY and I had output, but at the drive level, naturally. I did NOT see any faults or hear a beep. I check all Menu items and found them right on the factory settings. I read a few reflector messages via Nabble that described the same symptoms but there wasn't any solutions offered or follow up fixes. There was something about low voltage, so I checked my 2nd KPA500. Running just fine. Switch power sources on the AMPs and the problem stayed with the 1st AMP. I'm stumped but it doesn't take much to do that. I'll call Elecraft tomorrow but in the meantime, any suggestions? Larry/K2GN Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com http://k2gn.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX-3 Serial Numbers To Date ...
Remember folks, there's a spreadsheet tracking the orders. If you put in your information, you can help others and yourself find out where you stand in the stack. As of today, there's been 23 factory build units delivered with 15 in transit or ready to ship. That is only the first 34 minutes of orders and doesn't count a single kit since none have shipped. http://goo.gl/hqRqD TJ W0EA __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Uploading Firmware (again) [was K3-Data mode RTTY]
microHAM keyer interfaces (CW Keyer, Digikeyer, DigiKeyer II, microKEYER, microKEYER II, and MK2R/MK2R+) as well as Station Master and Station Master Deluxe *do not support* firmware uploading in *any* transceiver. It *may* be possible to upload to the K3 by setting Router's Radio option to no radio (mode selected manually) and powering the keyer from a dedicated supply. However, microHAM recommends using a true RS-232 port or KUSB and accepts no responsibility if the keyer is used for uploading firmware. I use RS-232 switches and a real serial port for updating all of my Elecraft equipment. 73, ... Joe Subich, W4TV microHAM America, LLC. http://www.microHAM-USA.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM On 4/17/2012 8:35 AM, Jack Brabham wrote: Joe, I am trying, unsuccessfully, to do a K3 download via my microKeyer 2. I'm using a profile with everything off except the K3 that worked last time I did one of these downloads a year or 2 ago. I get the usual K3 stuck in MCU load and the K3 utility cycling thru various speeds trying to connect. Any suggestions? I'm running Win7 64 and do not have a serial port on my PC. 73 Jack KZ5A __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
The West Mountain Radio powered COMspkrs are wonderful. No RFI problems at all. Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation www.ke7x.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of OE5CSP-Chris Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:00 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3 I´m currently using a pair of old TV-speakers and I´m still looking for good speakers.I´ve found the Dierking 40w speakers(http://www.eurofrequence.de/lautsprecher/)in the internet.Is anybody using them with the K3? Are they good? Is there a recommendation from Elecraft or any wise audiophile? 73,Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Loudspeakers-for-the-K3- tp7472583p7472583.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
Hello Chris, I do not have any experience with the speakers you mentioned. Hopefully another person will have information for you. The JBL speakers that Mike mentioned are indeed excellent. I first learned about them when they were recommended to me by Bob Heil. If you use a pair of them you can take advantage of the K3's various audio effects. Regardless of the specific brand and model, a quality set of speakers (or headphones) preserves the fidelity of the audio from the rig to help dig that rare one out of the pile or QRM. Thanks, JP 73 de WF4Z On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote: The West Mountain Radio powered COMspkrs are wonderful. No RFI problems at all. Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation www.ke7x.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of OE5CSP-Chris Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:00 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3 I´m currently using a pair of old TV-speakers and I´m still looking for good speakers.I´ve found the Dierking 40w speakers(http://www.eurofrequence.de/lautsprecher/)in the internet.Is anybody using them with the K3? Are they good? Is there a recommendation from Elecraft or any wise audiophile? 73,Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Loudspeakers-for-the-K3- tp7472583p7472583.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?
Somewhat related to this question. Will the Elecraft line of transverters work with other brands/makes/models of radios? Specifically, I have an Icom (seriously considering an Elecraft in the near future though) that is an HF/VHF/UHF all mode radio but does not include the 222 MHz band. There is some limited activity on that band locally and I would like to try operating there if possible. Thanks in advance. Jim KD5VXH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Lowman Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly? I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters. I understand that there are no SMT parts to install; only through-hole components. How long should the assembly/alignment/testing take? I've been assembling kits since the Heathkit days. This looks like an excellent way to get on 222 MHz, although I'm a bit on the fence. I would need to buy the transverter interface module for the K3, so we're looking at almost $500 without an antenna for this band. As I understand it, there is little activity on SSB on 222 MHz except in contests, which is surprising given the population of the greater LA/OC area. At the SCCC meeting in September, our Division Director and Vice Director said that it wasn't this way 10 years ago. Any help with my original question will be greatly appreciated. I know that you can't help with the scarcity of stations on the band in this area. :-) 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?
You can use the transverters with most any radio, and the manual show how to interface it. 73 de Thomas LA3PNA/AE5YS 2012/4/17 James Good jamesg...@charter.net Somewhat related to this question. Will the Elecraft line of transverters work with other brands/makes/models of radios? Specifically, I have an Icom (seriously considering an Elecraft in the near future though) that is an HF/VHF/UHF all mode radio but does not include the 222 MHz band. There is some limited activity on that band locally and I would like to try operating there if possible. Thanks in advance. Jim KD5VXH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Lowman Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly? I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters. I understand that there are no SMT parts to install; only through-hole components. How long should the assembly/alignment/testing take? I've been assembling kits since the Heathkit days. This looks like an excellent way to get on 222 MHz, although I'm a bit on the fence. I would need to buy the transverter interface module for the K3, so we're looking at almost $500 without an antenna for this band. As I understand it, there is little activity on SSB on 222 MHz except in contests, which is surprising given the population of the greater LA/OC area. At the SCCC meeting in September, our Division Director and Vice Director said that it wasn't this way 10 years ago. Any help with my original question will be greatly appreciated. I know that you can't help with the scarcity of stations on the band in this area. :-) 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. See http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Audio Level using filters
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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] No power out in OPER mode
Guessing is always just guessing. At least one KPA500 has operated flawlessly and nightly since its purchase as a kit more than a year ago. Most recently it performed perfectly for 48 continuous hours at Titanic Special Event Station WØS in Branson, Missouri. On my desk or in the field, it has /never /failed to function as designed. On a different but related subject . . . I would strongly encourage those not physically handicapped to purchase their Elecraft equipment in kit-form. Frankly, I trust my own skills a lot more than I trust a cadre of strangers hired for that particular purpose, no matter how proficient they might be. For significant dollars spent, I want the knowledge and experience acquired in putting that kit together to end up in MY brain, not the brain of someone else. Elecraft has several low-cost, useful, high-performance kits available, both soldered and non-soldered, to help anyone gain self-confidence. The Heath Company inspired and educated a whole generation of today's finest electronic minds. What a shame to have those same opportunities available and not take advantage of them, even if it's only a hobby for us. Instant gratification comes with a price, and I fear the next greatest generation is growing up outside our borders. My opinion only . . . 73, Kent Trimble, K9ZTV Jefferson City, MO On 4/17/2012 7:37 AM, someone wrote: My KPA500 exhibits the same problem at times, don't know why. I turn off the amp and then back on and then it will operate in OPER mode./I guess it is a common problem/. __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [KPA500] No power out in OPER mode
Larry If you use ALC between your KPA500 and your transceiver, check to see if there is a permanent output from the KPA500. U8 on the KPA500 control board is a known issue where the wrong part was specified up to at least serial 573 (mine)... The fix is to obtain the correct part and replace it. A work around is to not use ALC. 73 Dave, G4AON __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] No power out in OPER mode
This is not a common problem. Reports are few and far between. But, if and when you do see a problem of this sort, please send a very detailed report so that we can try to figure out what is going on and correct it if we are able. It might be something in the amplifier, something in your environment or some combination. So when it happens, please let us know, along with all the details. We really do want all our products to be as perfect as possible. Jack Brindle, W6FB Elecraft Engineering On Apr 17, 2012, at 5:37 AM, k2z...@aol.com wrote: Hi Larry, My KPA500 exhibits the same problem at times, don't know why. I turn off the amp and then back on and then it will operate in OPER mode. I guess it is a common problem. Jim K2ZF -Original Message- From: K2GN k...@k2gn.com To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 10:42 pm Subject: [Elecraft] [KPA500] No power out in OPER mode Today, I was on 15M CW in a pile-up calling, when I looked at the meters I had no output. AMP was in OPER. Put AMP in STBY and I had output, but at the drive level, naturally. I did NOT see any faults or hear a beep. I check all Menu items and found them right on the factory settings. I read a few reflector messages via Nabble that described the same symptoms but there wasn't any solutions offered or follow up fixes. There was something about low voltage, so I checked my 2nd KPA500. Running just fine. Switch power sources on the AMPs and the problem stayed with the 1st AMP. I'm stumped but it doesn't take much to do that. I'll call Elecraft tomorrow but in the meantime, any suggestions? Larry/K2GN Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com http://k2gn.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
I'm using the Inland ProSound 2000 multimedia speaker system. AC cable, no wall wart. Signal connector is mini-phone and fits the I/O firmly. Stereo AFX and Diversity image nicely with speakers about 30 apart. Running barefoot right next to the K3, I've never had any interference. Footprint for each speaker is 3.5 x 3.25. WalMart has these speakers for $10.84 (I paid $6.99 at MicroCenter about 2.5 yrs. ago). The specs say 3.6W x2. I have the volume set at 50%, and the volume on the K3 at 25% and its just right. Jim WN8A __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
I've posted this a year ago but want to repeat. Probably an over kill but I run the K3 into a stereo amp and then to book case speakers mounted on the wall and pointed down at me. Wonderful audio that I never tire of, even after many hours on the K3. I've used these for over 15 years and find them the best. No RFI. Phil Philip LaMarche 727-944-3226 727-510-5038 Cell www.w9dvm.com WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM K3 # 1605 KPA500 # 029 P3 #1480 CCA 98-00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim LeFevre Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:44 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3 I'm using the Inland ProSound 2000 multimedia speaker system. AC cable, no wall wart. Signal connector is mini-phone and fits the I/O firmly. Stereo AFX and Diversity image nicely with speakers about 30 apart. Running barefoot right next to the K3, I've never had any interference. Footprint for each speaker is 3.5 x 3.25. WalMart has these speakers for $10.84 (I paid $6.99 at MicroCenter about 2.5 yrs. ago). The specs say 3.6W x2. I have the volume set at 50%, and the volume on the K3 at 25% and its just right. Jim WN8A __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Uploading Firmware (again) [was K3-Data mode RTTY]
Jack: there is a K3 Utility Help troubleshooting page on MCU load failures. It has a step by step recovery procedure. Joe has it right, you will need to remove the microHAM router from the chain for the recovery. I use ABCD switches to connect one KUSB to a variety of Elecraft products and another to connect a K3 to various interface products for testing. 73 de Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPad On Apr 17, 2012, at 3:35 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: microHAM keyer interfaces (CW Keyer, Digikeyer, DigiKeyer II, microKEYER, microKEYER II, and MK2R/MK2R+) as well as Station Master and Station Master Deluxe *do not support* firmware uploading in *any* transceiver. It *may* be possible to upload to the K3 by setting Router's Radio option to no radio (mode selected manually) and powering the keyer from a dedicated supply. However, microHAM recommends using a true RS-232 port or KUSB and accepts no responsibility if the keyer is used for uploading firmware. I use RS-232 switches and a real serial port for updating all of my Elecraft equipment. 73, ... Joe Subich, W4TV microHAM America, LLC. http://www.microHAM-USA.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM On 4/17/2012 8:35 AM, Jack Brabham wrote: Joe, I am trying, unsuccessfully, to do a K3 download via my microKeyer 2. I'm using a profile with everything off except the K3 that worked last time I did one of these downloads a year or 2 ago. I get the usual K3 stuck in MCU load and the K3 utility cycling thru various speeds trying to connect. Any suggestions? I'm running Win7 64 and do not have a serial port on my PC. 73 Jack KZ5A __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
Radio Shack sells two reasonably small stereo speakers. They are black and have the name AUVIO or KLH on them. The dimensions are 4.75W x 7.5H x 4 deep. They match well with the K3 and are moderately priced. They match well to the K3 and sound great to me.I have two sets of these for my two K3s and am pleased with them. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche Sent: 17 April 2012 18:52 To: 'Jim LeFevre'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3 I've posted this a year ago but want to repeat. Probably an over kill but I run the K3 into a stereo amp and then to book case speakers mounted on the wall and pointed down at me. Wonderful audio that I never tire of, even after many hours on the K3. I've used these for over 15 years and find them the best. No RFI. Phil Philip LaMarche 727-944-3226 727-510-5038 Cell www.w9dvm.com WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM K3 # 1605 KPA500 # 029 P3 #1480 CCA 98-00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim LeFevre Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:44 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3 I'm using the Inland ProSound 2000 multimedia speaker system. AC cable, no wall wart. Signal connector is mini-phone and fits the I/O firmly. Stereo AFX and Diversity image nicely with speakers about 30 apart. Running barefoot right next to the K3, I've never had any interference. Footprint for each speaker is 3.5 x 3.25. WalMart has these speakers for $10.84 (I paid $6.99 at MicroCenter about 2.5 yrs. ago). The specs say 3.6W x2. I have the volume set at 50%, and the volume on the K3 at 25% and its just right. Jim WN8A __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] P3, Remote Viewing via the Internet
I've been interested in remote control of my station for about ten years now and have experimented with just about every method there is between Seattle Hawaii. Now that remote controlling the K3 is easy with the RemoteRig device and the new Elecraft firmware, I’m headed down that path. However, the current state of most devices makes remote viewing of my P3 pan adapter a challenge and Elecraft has not addressed this as yet. After experiencing the value of a P3 for the last year I miss it terribly when I’m at my remote location. To date it has been difficult for me to view most waterfall displays remotely due to the high bandwidth requirements of the ever changing picture. I’ve tried remote viewing of many PSK-31 displays with poor results. The bottleneck is usually the low upload speed of my consumer Internet circuits which are cable at one end and DSL at the other. Their upload speeds are 1-megabit or less and remote control programs such as Microsoft's Remote Desktop, PC-Anywhere and VNC just don't compress the video enough for a satisfying result and it locks things up waiting for each new frame of video. However, MPEG4 does a nice job of transmitting my local news in standard definition NTSC at about 500 kilobits/sec. So, I’m going to try that method for my P3. I haven't tried this yet but I'm gathering the parts for the experiment and I should know more after I visit my P3 at the remote location and wire things up. Unfortunately that won’t be for over a month and this is not of interest to my adult children who are there to kick most other things when needed. If anyone else wants to try this before I do, I’d be very interested in your results. I have an old Slingbox Classic that I use to send local, over-the-air television to Hawaii so that I can watch the local Seattle news from here. This unit accepts video via an RCA or S-Video connection as well as having an NTSC tuner. They don’t offer this older unit any longer but their newer offerings include the PRO PRO-HD models which have either no tuner or, in the HD version, an NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuner. SlingMedia.com claims a 400% improvement in video for these newer offerings over what my classic produces. I’ve found an $18 device at Amazon.com (Kanaan PC VGA to TV Composite Video RGB Converter) which claims that it will convert RGB video to S-Video. There are other converters listed so be careful that you get one that will accept video in a resolution that the P3s SVGA card will produce. I’ve chosen 1280 x 1024. This unit should accept the output of the P3’s SVGA card and convert it to S-Video ready for the Slingbox. The SlingBox should then send it over the Internet to my remote location using MPEG4 compression and be ready for viewing on my PC using the SlingBox player that came with my classic unit. The main unknown right now is the latency of the video buffer and how that might impact operating. This arrangement will not allow me to control the P3 remotely but viewing the P3 is primary while control is secondary to me for now. I don’t see why this shouldn’t work but until I can try it I will be looking for comments on how I might do this using any other method someone might be willing to share. Thanks, Bob, W7KWS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Remote-Viewing-via-the-Internet-tp7474682p7474682.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
They are black and have the name AUVIO or KLH on them. The dimensions are 4.75W x 7.5H x 4 deep. The Auvio S-PRO4 are Radio Shack catalog number 40-016 and list for $39.99 on-line. They appear to be in stock in most stores in this area. The KLH versions are no longer listed on-line. However, there are a large number of small bookshelf speakers - often marketed as satellite speakers for home theater systems - available for ca. $40/pair from many sources. A few months ago I picked up a few surplus communications speakers (about 70 mm x 60 mm x 35 mm) from cellphone handsfree kits for around $5 each. They make outstanding speakers for the K3 as long as you're not trying to fill an auditorium. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/17/2012 2:51 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Radio Shack sells two reasonably small stereo speakers. They are black and have the name AUVIO or KLH on them. The dimensions are 4.75W x 7.5H x 4 deep. They match well with the K3 and are moderately priced. They match well to the K3 and sound great to me.I have two sets of these for my two K3s and am pleased with them. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche Sent: 17 April 2012 18:52 To: 'Jim LeFevre'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3 I've posted this a year ago but want to repeat. Probably an over kill but I run the K3 into a stereo amp and then to book case speakers mounted on the wall and pointed down at me. Wonderful audio that I never tire of, even after many hours on the K3. I've used these for over 15 years and find them the best. No RFI. Phil Philip LaMarche 727-944-3226 727-510-5038 Cell www.w9dvm.com WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM K3 # 1605 KPA500 # 029 P3 #1480 CCA 98-00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim LeFevre Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:44 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3 I'm using the Inland ProSound 2000 multimedia speaker system. AC cable, no wall wart. Signal connector is mini-phone and fits the I/O firmly. Stereo AFX and Diversity image nicely with speakers about 30 apart. Running barefoot right next to the K3, I've never had any interference. Footprint for each speaker is 3.5 x 3.25. WalMart has these speakers for $10.84 (I paid $6.99 at MicroCenter about 2.5 yrs. ago). The specs say 3.6W x2. I have the volume set at 50%, and the volume on the K3 at 25% and its just right. Jim WN8A __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] SSB QRP
I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
Hi Ron, If an SSB station is strong, it's likely they'll hear you with lower power. Consider an S-9 SSB signal with low band noise, from a station running 100 W. If you're running 10 W, you'll probably be somewhere between S-7 and S-8 at their end. A good antenna at either end helps both stations. My favorite SSB band for local purposes is 40 m, and for DX, 17 m, 15 m, and 10 m. I routinely use a K3 or KX3 at 10 to 12 W on SSB. The antenna I use most often is a 50' random wire, fed roughly in the middle with 300-ohm twinlead, an Elecraft BL2 balun in the shack, and a short piece of coax to the rig. I then use the ATU in the rig to match this antenna on 160-6 meters. Despite this modest antenna, my SSB results have been excellent. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 17, 2012, at 12:43 PM, ron wrote: I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 QRP
Hello All, This is a different subject but still QRP. Last Sunday afternoon I helped a new Ham Build a digi interface and made a QSO to Demonstrate JT65A mode on HF. This inspired me to make a few contacts this morning on 15M With one CQ I was able to work 9 EU stations and one State side, All with 5 Watts and a 3 ele yagi. Most of the stations were running 20 to 30 watts except for N1QN He was running 1 watt into a longwire. As usual the K3 performs spectacular. 73 All Ken K5DNL __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
Ron, Admittedly, I'm mostly a cw op, and really only operate during the summers, but nearly every time I've decided to scare up a contact, I've succeeded. A few weeks back, I was sitting in a friend's van waiting for him to do something in the house and had a nice 2m FM simplex contact over about 50 miles on 20w -- just had to call CQ 4-5 times. A few months earlier, I was playing with an MFJ 40m ssb adventure radio (stock mike, radio's built in compression), and had a nice chat with a fellow in Texas from my Washington QTH at ~10w. My antenna was a trap dipole on the roof at about 30'. It probably took 20 minutes of listening and tuning around between other tasks until I found a conversation; as it was winding down, I gave a call and we were off! My club operates Field Day QRP, and I used to take the Sunday morning 20m SSB slot with great success. Rig is a K2 with a Heil #4 element; the antenna is typically a hamstick dipole up 15'. Dunno if I was using any compression. From my experiences, the challenge is usually in getting the conversation started. I don't know how much of a practical difference QRO makes when calling CQ, but once you find someone to talk to, power doesn't seemed to be much of a problem :). The other thing I can say is that technique and awareness of what things might be like at the other end is important. I generally give my call three times for both cw and phone, and on phone, I usually use the phonetics twice and the third time use just the letters, but keep them well separated (on CW, I tend to send the call at different speeds, both for intelligibility and as a hint to the other op that I'm happy to work across the range). When I'm talking to the other person, I automatically repeat key words, figures, and any word that isn't part of casual conversation, and keep the exchanges short so the other person can immediately report lost words and changing conditions. Habits that make communication easy in spite of power or conditions keeps it fun for everyone. -kb7psg. On Tue, 17 Apr 2012, ron wrote: I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
i picked up several motorola hands free kits...for the k2 for under 3$ each ...shippedthey have a 2x6 WATT amp inside.. just reconnectorize , apply 12 vdc.( alot of current) and stand back even has a regulated 6.25out still have some pix on line,,, with part #s https://picasaweb.google.com/Bill.SteffeySr/SpkrForWayne bill.. __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3, Remote Viewing via the Internet
I took the lazy way out. I'm using HRD and a spare laptop in the shack, attached to the K3/P3, using remote login and Skype for audio. When I know I'm going to be remote (I'm QRV in San Diego now) I set the web cam to view both the K3 and P3 displays. I then use Skype video to 'see' the displays and can zoom and pan as needed. I don't have control access of the monitor (unless I run a macro from the P3 utility) and it requires bandwidth but this simple and clunky lashup actually works. If the bandwidth is limited, I remotely login, 'answer' my call with audio only and keep the HRD bandwidth low. So system (and rig/license) security requires that you're on the allowed list of logins for remote desktop (just me); that you're on my Skype list (very few) AND have the HRD remote login info (again, just me). So far, so good. Some days, being nerdy and having toys is a good thing. 73, Rick wa6nhc -Original Message- From: Bob Fuller I've been interested in remote control of my station for about ten years now snipped __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
Wayne, How high is that antenna? 73 Gary KJ7RT Sent from my iPad On Apr 17, 2012, at 13:08, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Ron, If an SSB station is strong, it's likely they'll hear you with lower power. Consider an S-9 SSB signal with low band noise, from a station running 100 W. If you're running 10 W, you'll probably be somewhere between S-7 and S-8 at their end. A good antenna at either end helps both stations. My favorite SSB band for local purposes is 40 m, and for DX, 17 m, 15 m, and 10 m. I routinely use a K3 or KX3 at 10 to 12 W on SSB. The antenna I use most often is a 50' random wire, fed roughly in the middle with 300-ohm twinlead, an Elecraft BL2 balun in the shack, and a short piece of coax to the rig. I then use the ATU in the rig to match this antenna on 160-6 meters. Despite this modest antenna, my SSB results have been excellent. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 17, 2012, at 12:43 PM, ron wrote: I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] MacOS support for ab3ap software
I was told my software was not working on some versions on MacOS. After checking, it seems I forgot an important library - oops, sorry. Problem fixed! Please let me know offlist if you are a Mac user and can't run the software at http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/ 73, Mike ab3ap __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [OT] for Sale Kenwood TL-922
I'm heading out tomorrow (Wednesday) for the Visalia DX Convention and I have a Kenwood TL-922 I would be willing to drag along and deliver to some lucky person either along the way or at Visalia. I'm also going over to Denver after Visalia. I'm asking $800. Please contact me off-line for more details if you are interested. 73, Fred KE7X Fred Cady The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation www.ke7x.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
Hey Hi Howdy Ron, One particular phone net that might be of interest is the Elecraft SSB Net that gathers at 1800z each Sunday on 14.3035, there are a number of K3s some qrp,some not, that check in from all over the country. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:43:32 -0400 From: ronc...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SSB QRP I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
Ok, so a little off topic, but got to tell you about the time I was getting on 2M SSB. I worked real hard at building up a 25 w SSB station. While in the garage in Milpitas CA, I was testing into a dummy load and at the end of my test, a voice came back saying, Thats pretty good where are you.? That was the begining of many SSB QSO on 2 Meters. Here is the rest of the story, the other ham whose name I have forgotten was doing the same thing in Palo Alto, CA across the bay. Now that is QRP. Dummy load to Dummy load, hi. QRO is when you need it, now QRP is for FUN.. Mel, K6KBE --- On Tue, 4/17/12, Dale Putnam daleput...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Dale Putnam daleput...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP To: ronc...@verizon.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 3:13 PM Hey Hi Howdy Ron, One particular phone net that might be of interest is the Elecraft SSB Net that gathers at 1800z each Sunday on 14.3035, there are a number of K3s some qrp,some not, that check in from all over the country. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:43:32 -0400 From: ronc...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SSB QRP I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
oops back thirty yeas ago. I worked 48 states on to meters running 25 watts. Dunc, W5DC On 4/17/2012 5:23 PM, Mel Farrer wrote: Ok, so a little off topic, but got to tell you about the time I was getting on 2M SSB. I worked real hard at building up a 25 w SSB station. While in the garage in Milpitas CA, I was testing into a dummy load and at the end of my test, a voice came back saying, Thats pretty good where are you.? That was the begining of many SSB QSO on 2 Meters. Here is the rest of the story, the other ham whose name I have forgotten was doing the same thing in Palo Alto, CA across the bay. Now that is QRP. Dummy load to Dummy load, hi. QRO is when you need it, now QRP is for FUN.. Mel, K6KBE --- On Tue, 4/17/12, Dale Putnamdaleput...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Dale Putnamdaleput...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP To: ronc...@verizon.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 3:13 PM Hey Hi Howdy Ron, One particular phone net that might be of interest is the Elecraft SSB Net that gathers at 1800z each Sunday on 14.3035, there are a number of K3s some qrp,some not, that check in from all over the country. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:43:32 -0400 From: ronc...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SSB QRP I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
25' on one end and 15' on the other. When I get the urge to use a big antenna I visit Eric :) Wayne On Apr 17, 2012, at 1:50 PM, Gary Marklund wrote: Wayne, How high is that antenna? 73 Gary KJ7RT Sent from my iPad On Apr 17, 2012, at 13:08, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Ron, If an SSB station is strong, it's likely they'll hear you with lower power. Consider an S-9 SSB signal with low band noise, from a station running 100 W. If you're running 10 W, you'll probably be somewhere between S-7 and S-8 at their end. A good antenna at either end helps both stations. My favorite SSB band for local purposes is 40 m, and for DX, 17 m, 15 m, and 10 m. I routinely use a K3 or KX3 at 10 to 12 W on SSB. The antenna I use most often is a 50' random wire, fed roughly in the middle with 300-ohm twinlead, an Elecraft BL2 balun in the shack, and a short piece of coax to the rig. I then use the ATU in the rig to match this antenna on 160-6 meters. Despite this modest antenna, my SSB results have been excellent. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 17, 2012, at 12:43 PM, ron wrote: I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3, Remote Viewing via the Internet
Rick, Thanks for the input. I too use a camera but it's mostly to look for smoke. Bob, W7KWS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Remote-Viewing-via-the-Internet-tp7474682p7475373.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects
Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for one of those binocular, head mounted, magnifiers to improve my SMT work. The parts are TINY compared to my old HW-16 and HA-14! Thanks, -Bob AH7I __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
*Wayne, Just worked NH6I on the Big Island and he was running 5W, went down to 2W and I responded with the K3 set at 1W Exxchange at these power levels was S0 and Q5 on SSB...I then went to 0.2W and was heard by Norm @ S0..but only Q4 Ah...does that qualify me for QRP status?:-) Gary * On 18 April 2012 10:22, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: 25' on one end and 15' on the other. When I get the urge to use a big antenna I visit Eric :) Wayne On Apr 17, 2012, at 1:50 PM, Gary Marklund wrote: Wayne, How high is that antenna? 73 Gary KJ7RT Sent from my iPad On Apr 17, 2012, at 13:08, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Ron, If an SSB station is strong, it's likely they'll hear you with lower power. Consider an S-9 SSB signal with low band noise, from a station running 100 W. If you're running 10 W, you'll probably be somewhere between S-7 and S-8 at their end. A good antenna at either end helps both stations. My favorite SSB band for local purposes is 40 m, and for DX, 17 m, 15 m, and 10 m. I routinely use a K3 or KX3 at 10 to 12 W on SSB. The antenna I use most often is a 50' random wire, fed roughly in the middle with 300-ohm twinlead, an Elecraft BL2 balun in the shack, and a short piece of coax to the rig. I then use the ATU in the rig to match this antenna on 160-6 meters. Despite this modest antenna, my SSB results have been excellent. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 17, 2012, at 12:43 PM, ron wrote: I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!! __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] qrp operation
I can not resist this thread. Go look at Elecraft contest pictures. I work nothing but QRP ssb and use a K3/10 #3212 before that K2 #6321. I've used EFLW and HB tuners. Now a Hy-Gain EXP-14 w/40M eL AT 30' FABULOUS FUN. rC KC5WA -- RC www.kc5wa.net __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects
Bob, I use an Optovisor with a 5 power lens. I sent my Dad one about 35 years ago. About 20 years ago I got one for myself. 16 years ago, I inherited my Dad's, so now I have two which I use a lot. They work well and flip up when not needed. I recommend them. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Robert Duckworth rduckwor...@student.gsu.edu To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for one of those binocular, head mounted, magnifiers to improve my SMT work. The parts are TINY compared to my old HW-16 and HA-14! Thanks, -Bob AH7I __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects
Bob, Do not scrimp on this particular item. Yes, there are less expensive alternatives than Optivisor, but some have plastic lenses that are not totally clear - buy quality, your eyes will appreciate it. I have one that has a working length of about 10 inches (OK for soldering without burning your nose), but a flip-up lens that brings that working length down to the 4 inch region for examination. There is also a flip-down loupe that focuses at about 2 inches for even more magnification. The combination is quite useful. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/17/2012 8:54 PM, Robert Duckworth wrote: Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for one of those binocular, head mounted, magnifiers to improve my SMT work. The parts are TINY compared to my old HW-16 and HA-14! Thanks, -Bob AH7I __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects
I've been using the cheap head magnifiers (typically $5-7) for years and am pretty happy with them. If you go to mcmelectronics.com and type in magnifier in the search box, you'll find a range of quality and prices. The one I use is the $6.99 one. I remove the 2 lights and battery holders to make the headset lighter and use a bench mounted lamp for illumination. The ulitimate is a Bauch Lomb or Sciencscope 7x-35x binocular zoom microscope. I use these at work and they're very good. But they run $125 - $350 used on that auction site. 73 GL, Lenny W2BVH On 4/17/2012 8:54 PM, Robert Duckworth wrote: Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for one of those binocular, head mounted, magnifiers to improve my SMT work. The parts are TINY compared to my old HW-16 and HA-14! Thanks, -Bob AH7I __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects
Do you really mean a 5 power lens? The ones I see listed only go to 2.75 power. Dick WO1I At 09:20 PM 4/17/2012, WILLIS COOKE wrote: Bob, I use an Optovisor with a 5 power lens. I sent my Dad one about 35 years ago. About 20 years ago I got one for myself. 16 years ago, I inherited my Dad's, so now I have two which I use a lot. They work well and flip up when not needed. I recommend them. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Robert Duckworth rduckwor...@student.gsu.edu To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for one of those binocular, head mounted, magnifiers to improve my SMT work. The parts are TINY compared to my old HW-16 and HA-14! Thanks, -Bob AH7I __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
Just remember that in the 1950's, as the use of SSB grew rapidly, a typical SSB rig ran 10 or 20 watts PEP. That was equivalent in talk power to a 100 watt A.M. rig, and the bulk of the A.M. rigs of the day only ran 50 watts or so output (back the power was measured as D.C. input to the final tube. Figure perhaps 75 percent efficiency max). Yes, we had the rock crushers and California kilowatts(who bragged about running a kilowatt input to the driver stage and they didn't discuss on the air what the finals were running) but they were in the extreme minority on the phone and CW bands. If you operate your 10 or 20 watt PEP SSB rig just like it was a 100 watt rig, you'll make a lot of QSOs just like any QRO station. Over the years I have run into some Hams who say If you aren't running at least 100 watts, you aren't worth a QSO but they are so mired in their narrow beliefs that they can't have fun anyway. And they are in the minority. Unless I'm looking for another QRP station to work, I avoid calling CQ/QRP. Frankly, it says to a lot of operators that if they are not QRP, you don't want to talk to them. If you are looking specifically for fellow SSB QRP operators, here are some frequencies to check out (all in kHz): 3985 7286 14285 18130 21285 (Europeans) 21385 24956 28300 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects
On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 9:13 PM, w2bvh w2...@comcast.net wrote: The ulitimate is a Bauch Lomb or Sciencscope 7x-35x binocular zoom microscope = There are pretty cheap ones that work perfectly for SMT. I got one new on ebay for about 80 bucks and it is fabulous. 10x (or less) is best for magnification. If you get one that has plenty of clearance between objective and stage, you can use it when soldering, but its best use is for inspection. Certainly not necessary in your shop, in fact sort of a frivolous extra, but great fun to have. Robert (and anyone else who might be interested), for excellent SMT advice, see: http://www.wb5rvz.com/sdr/ensemble_rx_ii/ scroll down the page and you'll find very helpful info on tools, how to set up your bench, instructional videos on SMT soldering, and more. Literally thousands of builders have followed the advice here and built working SDRs with SMT components (over 20,000 kits have been shipped over the life of the project). Good luck have fun! Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Audio Level using filters
Hi Don, Just wanted to let you know that I fixed the problem. I re-soldered all the switching diodes and also found a very small piece of clipping sticking to the back side of the board. Don't know if it was the clipping or the re-soldering but working perfectly now. Thanks for all the help. Earl VE7Qj -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:18 PM To: Earl Richardet Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Audio Level using filters Earl, It does sound like you have a problem with the filter switching diode matrix on the KSB2 board. If your signal level is decreased from the level obtained when the KSB2 is bypassed ( jumper between pins 1 and 3 of both J9 and J10). then you have a problem with the KSB2 board. Make certainly all the diodes are correctly oriented, and re-flow the soldering in the OP1 filter end of the board. If you are relying on the BFO frequency settings listed in the KSB2 manual, be advised that there is a better way -- go to my webpage www.w3fpr.com article on K2 Dial Calibration and go to page 3 which deals with the filter settings. Use Spectrogram to give you a visual indication of the filter placement. Note that recent K2s will have wide filter widths that are much wider than indicated i\on the K2 display -- use Spectrogram to indicate the actual filter width. Spectrogram version 5.17 and Spectrogram version 16 may be downloaded from my website, Both have been seving my needs for a long time and should be free of problems (there have been reports of bad downloads of version 16). 73, Don W3FPR On 4/16/2012 10:28 PM, Earl Richardet wrote: Hello to the Reflector, I've recently completed building my Elecraft K2 transceiver and I have one problem that I would like to resolve. Up to the point where I installed the SSB kit into the radio, the audio level on each of the filter selections was strong and working fine. After I installed the SSB kit, the audio level on the CQ filters dropped off significantly. The OP1 SSB filters are working great and have strong audio output, but as soon as I select FL3 or FL4 the audio drops way off. Otherwise the SSB board is working fine and I great audio reports from other stations on my transmit audio. At this point I have confirmed all the components on the SSB, no bridges or splatter that I can see. Everything appears to be ok. Don't know where to start troubleshooting this issue. Appreciate any suggestions on troubleshooting or if anyone has experienced this themselves and of course what you did to resolve. Thanks and Regards, Earl VE7QJ __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Just remember that in the 1950's, as the use of SSB grew rapidly, a typical SSB rig ran 10 or 20 watts PEP.If you operate your 10 or 20 watt PEP SSB rig just like it was a 100 watt rig, you'll make a lot of QSOs just like any QRO station. This is why we requested that the KX3, at nominally 10 W PEP, be categorized under HF Transceivers, not QRP Radios, at www.eham.net. The KX3 is a medium-power radio. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP
Ron, There is also the HFPack group; http://hfpack.com They aren't all QRP Ops, but they welcome low power and portable operators. Matthew Pitts N8OHU -- On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 11:13 PM EDT Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Just remember that in the 1950's, as the use of SSB grew rapidly, a typical SSB rig ran 10 or 20 watts PEP. That was equivalent in talk power to a 100 watt A.M. rig, and the bulk of the A.M. rigs of the day only ran 50 watts or so output (back the power was measured as D.C. input to the final tube. Figure perhaps 75 percent efficiency max). Yes, we had the rock crushers and California kilowatts(who bragged about running a kilowatt input to the driver stage and they didn't discuss on the air what the finals were running) but they were in the extreme minority on the phone and CW bands. If you operate your 10 or 20 watt PEP SSB rig just like it was a 100 watt rig, you'll make a lot of QSOs just like any QRO station. Over the years I have run into some Hams who say If you aren't running at least 100 watts, you aren't worth a QSO but they are so mired in their narrow beliefs that they can't have fun anyway. And they are in the minority. Unless I'm looking for another QRP station to work, I avoid calling CQ/QRP. Frankly, it says to a lot of operators that if they are not QRP, you don't want to talk to them. If you are looking specifically for fellow SSB QRP operators, here are some frequencies to check out (all in kHz): 3985 7286 14285 18130 21285 (Europeans) 21385 24956 28300 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix. Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or specific mikes. Things like that. I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share. (I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB freqs) Thank you for sharing, you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered 72 Ron, wb1hga __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects
A little bit different but you can get good magnification by mounting a webcam above the work piece and viewing it on a screen. 73 John ZL1BYZ. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duckworth Sent: Wednesday, 18 April 2012 12:55 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] head mounted lens or magnifier for SMT projects Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for one of those binocular, head mounted, magnifiers to improve my SMT work. The parts are TINY compared to my old HW-16 and HA-14! Thanks, -Bob AH7I __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3
On 4/17/2012 12:00 AM, OE5CSP-Chris wrote: Is there a recommendation from Elecraft or any wise audiophile? As an audio pro, I have a few observations. The speaker amp in the K3 is a fairly small one, so outboard speakers should be either fairly efficient or should be amplified. Most home stereo speakers have fairly LOW efficiency, but most speakers for use in public address systems, and most speakers designed for communications use have fairly HIGH efficiency. For most serious operation I use headphones, but for casual operation I use outboard speakers. On the radio I use the most, they are a pair of very efficient, very good pro speakers that have long been discontinued. On the other radio I have a couple of miniature cube speakers designed for communications use. They all work fine. Voltage sensitivity is expressed as dBSPL for one watt at one meter, or for 2.828 volts. The most efficient small speakers you're likely to find will have this spec in the high 80s. SPL is Sound Pressure Level with respect a standard acoustic reference level. In the near field, sound decays at 6dB per doubling of distance, so at 1/4 meter, it will be 12dB louder than that number with a one watt sine wave, about 10 dB less with speech. 73, Jim Brown K9YC. __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
