Re: [Elecraft] K3 - remote control head
Bill, I wonder if the Elecraft K3 has the I/O signals to easily implement a remote head. This is a feature which has been requested in the past and I think that Elecraft even had a prototype at one time but it died a death - could be wrong on this last point.I too have hoped for this feature as implemented with the Orion II but Elecraft has supplied so much it is churlish for me to look for more.God, an improved AGC for CW, P3 SVGA adapted for data modes - it is hard to keep up with Elecraft.They are such an unusual company in their close links to the customer base and willingness to oblige when they can. We are a fortunate bunch to have chosen their product. The hot keys software is supposed to implement some of what I want in a remote control head but the confession is that I have not tried this yet. Interaction with Micro keyer II or Wintest is my worry but I understand this is not supposed to be a problem. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: 27 July 2012 01:44 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - remote control head I wonder if the K3's (K3/0) front panel will ever be available as a stand alone device similar the Kenwood TS-480? No big box behind the panel, just a line to the transceiver - which is operated remote from where it is mounted on the side of my desk. It is very handy to be able to move that control panel all over my desk. This is similar to the Yaesu 857D and the Icom 706 and 7000 series. It is not rocket science - just another purchase for the K3. Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) __ 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] Microphones - Yaesu MH-31
Steve, The only thing I can say is that there is more than enough audio drive with my MH3 microphone. Does your MH-31 work with plenty of audio on your FT-817 or FT-857? My numbering scheme was consistent with a left to right convention looking into the jack opening (like the diagram in the FT-817 manual. If you were looking at the end of the plug, the numbers would be reversed. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/26/2012 10:58 PM, Steve KC8QVO wrote: Don Wilhelm-4 wrote Pin 4 goes to the tip Pin 5 goes to the shell Pin 3 goes to Ring 1 Pin 2 goes to Ring 2 Don, Your numbering was backwards from what I used, but I translated the numbers from the other direction (made 8 = 1, 1 = 8, and the others in between to match) and got the same pin designations and wire colors. However, I took (your numbers) pin 2 and pin 5 and grounded them to the shell together (pin 2 shows as mic ground in the schematics so I figured I'd ground it to the regular ground also). After looking over your numbers I moved the regular ground (your pin 2) to ring 2. This gave me the same results as before. If I crank the power up I can get some deflection in the power meter, but I can't get the ALC meter to budge on max mic gain and max compression. I just tested the output with a pair of headphones on. I took the compression off (0) and as I increased it the audio volume from the monitor circuit got louder. Just out of curiosity - what are some others using for microphones and what settings are you finding work for those microphones? My experience with other rigs is that if the mic gain is too high the audio distorts, likewise if the compression is too high it distorts. Here I have both gain and compression max'ed out and seemingly not getting enough. That doesn't make much sense to me, but I know the KX3 is a different rig. Is that perhaps a change that can be made in software? Or am I at the limits of the hardware? Steve, KC8QVO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Microphones-Yaesu-MH-31-tp7559727p7559858.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 - remote control head
How about: http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm ? Uses an Ethernet connection between the remote and the transmitter. Mark AD5SS On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 4:44 AM, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote: Bill, I wonder if the Elecraft K3 has the I/O signals to easily implement a remote head. This is a feature which has been requested in the past and I think that Elecraft even had a prototype at one time but it died a death - could be wrong on this last point.I too have hoped for this feature as implemented with the Orion II but Elecraft has supplied so much it is churlish for me to look for more.God, an improved AGC for CW, P3 SVGA adapted for data modes - it is hard to keep up with Elecraft.They are such an unusual company in their close links to the customer base and willingness to oblige when they can. We are a fortunate bunch to have chosen their product. The hot keys software is supposed to implement some of what I want in a remote control head but the confession is that I have not tried this yet. Interaction with Micro keyer II or Wintest is my worry but I understand this is not supposed to be a problem. 73 Doug EI2CN __ 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 Vfo Blips
Hello gang, I have a number of blips (birdies) surrounding my VFO A display line on the P3 that faithfully follow it as I tune up and down. They are more visible on 40 meters but more down in the noise on other bands. Is this normal behavior…to be expected? Pete WK8S __ 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 transmit audio cuts out
While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. I currently use a Heil proset 4 and a heil hand switch with that rig. I then decided to switched headsets and switch to my heil proset 5 and my foot switch which is on my other K3 to determine if it was an issue with headset / PTT switch combination. Upon transmitting it continued to cut out the audio and power. I was alerted by the ham I was communicating with that I was having an issue with my audio. This issue continued to persist so I decided to shutdown the system. My configuration last night also consisted of this K3 unit being connected to my Yaesu Quadra amplifier to my SteppIR three element Yagi. I was operating at about 500W. This is the first time I have had any issue with this K3 unit though I do experience some unusual receive issues with spurious and higher noise levels with this unit versus my other K3 and my KX3. Turns out that I am coincidentally sending up my other K3 1526 to Elecraft today for several mods and some additional features to be added. I would like to get the older 1391 unit working before sending 1526 up north. Any thoughts on what might be happening or troubleshooting options would be great. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 transmit audio cuts out
Kieth, In cases like that, the first things to check are the external cables - in your particular case, the PTT. If you are using the mic jack PTT, try the one on the back panel - if that cures the problem check your cables again. The other possibility is that something happened in your antenna system and you are experiencing RF feedback. Run the K3 barefoot into a dummy load - if the condition persists into a dummy load, then you can conclude that the K3 might be to blame. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/27/2012 8:36 AM, Keith Heimbold wrote: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. I currently use a Heil proset 4 and a heil hand switch with that rig. I then decided to switched headsets and switch to my heil proset 5 and my foot switch which is on my other K3 to determine if it was an issue with headset / PTT switch combination. Upon transmitting it continued to cut out the audio and power. I was alerted by the ham I was communicating with that I was having an issue with my audio. This issue continued to persist so I decided to shutdown the system. My configuration last night also consisted of this K3 unit being connected to my Yaesu Quadra amplifier to my SteppIR three element Yagi. I was operating at about 500W. This is the first time I have had any issue with this K3 unit though I do experience some unusual receive issues with spurious and higher noise levels with this unit versus my other K3 and my KX3. Turns out that I am coincidentally sending up my other K3 1526 to Elecraft today for several mods and some additional features to be added. I would like to get the older 1391 unit working before sending 1526 up north. Any thoughts on what might be happening or troubleshooting options would be great. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 transmit audio cuts out
Hi Don, Thanks for the quick recommendation. I will give that a try this morning. I did a complete switch out of the headset, PTT switch and adapter and experienced the same cutout. I did consider this being an RFI issue. I was doing a bit more ragchewing then usual last night. I will try your recommendations and report back. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 5:48 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Kieth, In cases like that, the first things to check are the external cables - in your particular case, the PTT. If you are using the mic jack PTT, try the one on the back panel - if that cures the problem check your cables again. The other possibility is that something happened in your antenna system and you are experiencing RF feedback. Run the K3 barefoot into a dummy load - if the condition persists into a dummy load, then you can conclude that the K3 might be to blame. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/27/2012 8:36 AM, Keith Heimbold wrote: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. I currently use a Heil proset 4 and a heil hand switch with that rig. I then decided to switched headsets and switch to my heil proset 5 and my foot switch which is on my other K3 to determine if it was an issue with headset / PTT switch combination. Upon transmitting it continued to cut out the audio and power. I was alerted by the ham I was communicating with that I was having an issue with my audio. This issue continued to persist so I decided to shutdown the system. My configuration last night also consisted of this K3 unit being connected to my Yaesu Quadra amplifier to my SteppIR three element Yagi. I was operating at about 500W. This is the first time I have had any issue with this K3 unit though I do experience some unusual receive issues with spurious and higher noise levels with this unit versus my other K3 and my KX3. Turns out that I am coincidentally sending up my other K3 1526 to Elecraft today for several mods and some additional features to be added. I would like to get the older 1391 unit working before sending 1526 up north. Any thoughts on what might be happening or troubleshooting options would be great. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 - remote control head
Mark, Yes the remoting capabilities are great but a simple pod such as TenTec uses is what some of us would like. A good friend EI9KF is using a K3/0 with similar interface boxes and it is a pretty nifty arrangement. Thanks. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: Mark Bayern [mailto:plcm...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 July 2012 13:14 To: Doug Turnbull Cc: Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - remote control head How about: http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm ? Uses an Ethernet connection between the remote and the transmitter. Mark AD5SS On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 4:44 AM, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote: Bill, I wonder if the Elecraft K3 has the I/O signals to easily implement a remote head. This is a feature which has been requested in the past and I think that Elecraft even had a prototype at one time but it died a death - could be wrong on this last point.I too have hoped for this feature as implemented with the Orion II but Elecraft has supplied so much it is churlish for me to look for more.God, an improved AGC for CW, P3 SVGA adapted for data modes - it is hard to keep up with Elecraft.They are such an unusual company in their close links to the customer base and willingness to oblige when they can. We are a fortunate bunch to have chosen their product. The hot keys software is supposed to implement some of what I want in a remote control head but the confession is that I have not tried this yet. Interaction with Micro keyer II or Wintest is my worry but I understand this is not supposed to be a problem. 73 Doug EI2CN __ 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 - Remote Control Head
If what you are looking for is a multi-function remote tuning knob consider using the Shuttle Pro 2 by Contour Design at http://retail.contourdesign.com/ I've used this device in that role in my mobile contesting setup to control the K3 which is in the rear of the vehicle and the operator is in the front passenger seat. The Shuttle Prov 2 has a nice set of 15 buttons and a tuning knob. The buttons on the Shuttle Pro can be mapped to any function keys supported by the software you are using and also supports macros which combine multiple function keys. There is a brief description on this page of my website http://www.no5w.com/CQxK3RemoteKit.html describing how I am using it with CQ/X. Of course the above approach requires an intermediary in the form of software running on a PC. If what you are interested in is a standalone remote that connects (essentially) directly to the K3, an Android smartphone can serve as the display and controlling device and can be interfaced wirelessly to the K3 over Bluetooth via a small PIC-based board (Android IOIO) from SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com. Some details of the interface and of a prototype are available at http://www.no5w.com/CQxK3-AndroidInterface.html. It should be noted that this is a work in progress. I believe there are others who have carried this idea even further so look around and see what you can find. 73/Chuck/NO5W __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
Hi, Since I received my UPS tracking code last week I have been following the parcel's track through the US, arriving in Germany and then going through Denmark and Sweden before arriving in Oslo, Norway yesterday. The expected delivery was next Monday before the end of the day. However, today the postman arrived with a big parcel from UPS with my name, address and the correct UPS tracking code for my KX3 shipment. I hurried inside to open the box and almost had a heart attack. The box is full with clothes. I have got the wrong box and somebody else has got my KX3, :-( UPS says there must have been a mix of two or more shipments along the way. They will send me a new address labels for the box I have received and I hope they manage to trace the person who has got mine. A long wait just became even longer. 73's from a sad ham, Frode, LA2RL __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
That my friend is very hard to understand I'm sure, hope you get it sorted out soon. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frode LA2RL Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:54 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( Hi, Since I received my UPS tracking code last week I have been following the parcel's track through the US, arriving in Germany and then going through Denmark and Sweden before arriving in Oslo, Norway yesterday. The expected delivery was next Monday before the end of the day. However, today the postman arrived with a big parcel from UPS with my name, address and the correct UPS tracking code for my KX3 shipment. I hurried inside to open the box and almost had a heart attack. The box is full with clothes. I have got the wrong box and somebody else has got my KX3, :-( UPS says there must have been a mix of two or more shipments along the way. They will send me a new address labels for the box I have received and I hope they manage to trace the person who has got mine. A long wait just became even longer. 73's from a sad ham, Frode, LA2RL __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2196 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 __ 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] Raspberry Pi (a 35 dollar Computer) Linux and Elecraft K3, K2, KX3 etc
On 26/Jul 17:43, Phil Townsend wrote: Has anyone on this site fooled with Raspberry Pi for use with the Elecraft line? Just wanna know. Phil Hi Phil, I've got a Pi that I bought with the intention of making a new radio-focused image for it; been a bit short of time to make much progress on it yet though! 73, -- Mike, M0PRL __ 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] Raspberry Pi (a 35 dollar Computer) Linux and Elecraft K3, K2, KX3 etc
They Raspberry Pi may be fine. Or it might be not. Because it's an extremely limited device. For example: doesn't have an Audio- (Mic/Line) input. So you need an USB dongle for it if you want to do any data mode stuff (e.g. with FLDIGI). Doesn't have an RTC clock, so always starts at 1st January 1970 on every boot. Broadcom, the manufacturer of the CPU/SoC combo, is a kind-of-secretive company. They often don't provide chip documentation. For more than 7 years the Broadcom WIFI-Chips in the Linux WLAN stack have been inferior to, say, Intel or Atheros chips. And yeay, the do that again: you don't get a full datasheet for the BCM2835 that is used in the Raspberry PI. If you really want the docs, you need to sign an NDA with Broadcom. But they are snoop: you need to provide a business model and declare how many chips you will buy from them. Compare with with TI, for the TI OMAP, where you almost get everything, downloadable from their Website without registration or NDA. __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
UPS is very, very good at their business. Bet you have it tomorrow! Imagaine how surprised the other person is that they received a radio and not clothing! God Bless Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'Frode LA2RL' la2romeol...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( That my friend is very hard to understand I'm sure, hope you get it sorted out soon. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frode LA2RL Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:54 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( Hi, Since I received my UPS tracking code last week I have been following the parcel's track through the US, arriving in Germany and then going through Denmark and Sweden before arriving in Oslo, Norway yesterday. The expected delivery was next Monday before the end of the day. However, today the postman arrived with a big parcel from UPS with my name, address and the correct UPS tracking code for my KX3 shipment. I hurried inside to open the box and almost had a heart attack. The box is full with clothes. I have got the wrong box and somebody else has got my KX3, :-( UPS says there must have been a mix of two or more shipments along the way. They will send me a new address labels for the box I have received and I hope they manage to trace the person who has got mine. A long wait just became even longer. 73's from a sad ham, Frode, LA2RL __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/ Version: 2012.0.2196 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
Man that's way worse than getting socks for Xmas! On Jul 27, 2012, at 11:42 AM, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: UPS is very, very good at their business. Bet you have it tomorrow! Imagaine how surprised the other person is that they received a radio and not clothing! God Bless Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'Frode LA2RL' la2romeol...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( That my friend is very hard to understand I'm sure, hope you get it sorted out soon. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frode LA2RL Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:54 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( Hi, Since I received my UPS tracking code last week I have been following the parcel's track through the US, arriving in Germany and then going through Denmark and Sweden before arriving in Oslo, Norway yesterday. The expected delivery was next Monday before the end of the day. However, today the postman arrived with a big parcel from UPS with my name, address and the correct UPS tracking code for my KX3 shipment. I hurried inside to open the box and almost had a heart attack. The box is full with clothes. I have got the wrong box and somebody else has got my KX3, :-( UPS says there must have been a mix of two or more shipments along the way. They will send me a new address labels for the box I have received and I hope they manage to trace the person who has got mine. A long wait just became even longer. 73's from a sad ham, Frode, LA2RL __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/ Version: 2012.0.2196 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 __ 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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __ 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 - remote control head
It should be technically feasible to use the high-speed protocol that was developed for the RemoteRig solution to implement a remote control head that talks over a serial connection to the K3. It'd essentially be a K3/0 in a compact package, suitable for moving around the desk, or mounting on a vehicle dashboard. The RR boxes wouldn't be necessary for such short distances - just RS232 (although it'd need to get power from somewhere too). 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 5:13 AM, Mark Bayern plcm...@gmail.com wrote: How about: http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm ? Uses an Ethernet connection between the remote and the transmitter. Mark AD5SS On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 4:44 AM, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote: Bill, I wonder if the Elecraft K3 has the I/O signals to easily implement a remote head. This is a feature which has been requested in the past and I think that Elecraft even had a prototype at one time but it died a death - could be wrong on this last point.I too have hoped for this feature as implemented with the Orion II but Elecraft has supplied so much it is churlish for me to look for more.God, an improved AGC for CW, P3 SVGA adapted for data modes - it is hard to keep up with Elecraft.They are such an unusual company in their close links to the customer base and willingness to oblige when they can. We are a fortunate bunch to have chosen their product. The hot keys software is supposed to implement some of what I want in a remote control head but the confession is that I have not tried this yet. Interaction with Micro keyer II or Wintest is my worry but I understand this is not supposed to be a problem. 73 Doug EI2CN __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
Lately UPS has not been very, very good... I ordered a speaker from a company in Las Vegas, NV; I'm in Tucson. It was shipped on July 2 and scheduled for delivery on July 5, according to UPS' own tracking data. On the morning of July 5, it was Out for delivery. Imagine my surprise to see later in the day, Business was closed, will try again tomorrow. I'm not a business but a residence and I was home all day. I called their 800 number and requested a call from the local office. When they called, I got profuse apologies for their mistake, promises that heads would roll and that I would get my shipment the following day without fail. If that were the case, I wouldn't be writing. The next day, according to the tracking info, my business was again closed... twice. Another telephone got the same canned response and I'm sorry, you won't get it until next week. So my package due on July 5 arrived on July 9. I could have driven to Vegas for the weekend and picked it up. Wes N7WS --- On Fri, 7/27/12, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( To: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com, 'Frode LA2RL' la2romeol...@gmail.com, Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, July 27, 2012, 11:42 AM UPS is very, very good at their business. Bet you have it tomorrow! Imagaine how surprised the other person is that they received a radio and not clothing! God Bless Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'Frode LA2RL' la2romeol...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( That my friend is very hard to understand I'm sure, hope you get it sorted out soon. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frode LA2RL Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:54 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( Hi, Since I received my UPS tracking code last week I have been following the parcel's track through the US, arriving in Germany and then going through Denmark and Sweden before arriving in Oslo, Norway yesterday. The expected delivery was next Monday before the end of the day. However, today the postman arrived with a big parcel from UPS with my name, address and the correct UPS tracking code for my KX3 shipment. I hurried inside to open the box and almost had a heart attack. The box is full with clothes. I have got the wrong box and somebody else has got my KX3, :-( UPS says there must have been a mix of two or more shipments along the way. They will send me a new address labels for the box I have received and I hope they manage to trace the person who has got mine. A long wait just became even longer. 73's from a sad ham, Frode, LA2RL __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/ Version: 2012.0.2196 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 __ 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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
On 7/27/2012 11:57 AM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: I have outlined the interface that I am using here: Looks like a great solution, Lance. Just enough, not overkill. Thanks for posting. 73, Jim 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
Tigertronics is peddling the SignaLink. I've been using it for a long time on my TS-50 with the idea to use it on my KX3. I checked last night and found that they have the cables and the KX3 jumper plug. I've really been happy with this unit and suggest that you have a look. I paid $100 which included the cable I needed. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 2:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
This thread caused me to check up on my own expected shipment of a new LNRPrecision (PAREndFez) 40/20/10 dipole I've been waiting for. I went to the tracking website and look at what I found: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States 07/27/2012 8:25 A.M. Transportation accident occurred. Can you believe this!!! 73, Stan WB2LQF On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: Lately UPS has not been very, very good... __ 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 transmit audio cuts out
Keith, From your original post you seemed to say that the signal output dropped whilst the K3 was still in TX, i.e. you say during PTT transmit . So was the TX indicator active during my transmit audio cutting out ? This would indicate no problem with the ptt, but the audio - signal circuit chain, or rfi issues. Can you clarify please? I guess Don interpreted your original post different to myself. I would test sending dits into a DL for the same period to check power level consistency before looking at other areas. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith Heimbold Sent: Friday, 27 July 2012 10:53 PM To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: Elecraft Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out Hi Don, Thanks for the quick recommendation. I will give that a try this morning. I did a complete switch out of the headset, PTT switch and adapter and experienced the same cutout. I did consider this being an RFI issue. I was doing a bit more ragchewing then usual last night. I will try your recommendations and report back. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 5:48 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Kieth, In cases like that, the first things to check are the external cables - in your particular case, the PTT. If you are using the mic jack PTT, try the one on the back panel - if that cures the problem check your cables again. The other possibility is that something happened in your antenna system and you are experiencing RF feedback. Run the K3 barefoot into a dummy load - if the condition persists into a dummy load, then you can conclude that the K3 might be to blame. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/27/2012 8:36 AM, Keith Heimbold wrote: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. I currently use a Heil proset 4 and a heil hand switch with that rig. I then decided to switched headsets and switch to my heil proset 5 and my foot switch which is on my other K3 to determine if it was an issue with headset / PTT switch combination. Upon transmitting it continued to cut out the audio and power. I was alerted by the ham I was communicating with that I was having an issue with my audio. This issue continued to persist so I decided to shutdown the system. My configuration last night also consisted of this K3 unit being connected to my Yaesu Quadra amplifier to my SteppIR three element Yagi. I was operating at about 500W. This is the first time I have had any issue with this K3 unit though I do experience some unusual receive issues with spurious and higher noise levels with this unit versus my other K3 and my KX3. Turns out that I am coincidentally sending up my other K3 1526 to Elecraft today for several mods and some additional features to be added. I would like to get the older 1391 unit working before sending 1526 up north. Any thoughts on what might be happening or troubleshooting options would be great. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
Signalink USB is nothing more than a repackaged $10 USB audio dongle. It does not provide any USB to serial functions and no access to TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS. Lance specifically needed TxD and RxD for computer logging and RTS for advanced PTT. The alternative to the WestMountain Radio Nomic is a Buxcomm Rascal with a custom serial cable that splits RxD/TxD to the rig and DTR/RTS to the Rascal then to the rig. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 4:05 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Tigertronics is peddling the SignaLink. I've been using it for a long time on my TS-50 with the idea to use it on my KX3. I checked last night and found that they have the cables and the KX3 jumper plug. I've really been happy with this unit and suggest that you have a look. I paid $100 which included the cable I needed. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 2:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
Here's a similar story about FedEx, with a happier ending. As a beta tester for the K3, I was sent some new boards by FedEx. It was a Friday, and I really wanted to install them over the weekend. I was watching the FedEx site all day. The package was out for delivery when suddenly at about 5 PM, up popped 'exception': nobody home. I instantly called their 800 number and got a human! She called the driver and he actually appeared in about 10 minutes. He apologized, saying that he had been on the next block. Since they have GPS systems and since the numbers are not the same from block to block, I was suspicious, but happy. On 7/27/2012 12:14 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: Lately UPS has not been very, very good... I ordered a speaker from a company in Las Vegas, NV; I'm in Tucson. It was shipped on July 2 and scheduled for delivery on July 5, according to UPS' own tracking data. On the morning of July 5, it was Out for delivery. Imagine my surprise to see later in the day, Business was closed, will try again tomorrow. I'm not a business but a residence and I was home all day. I called their 800 number and requested a call from the local office. When they called, I got profuse apologies for their mistake, promises that heads would roll and that I would get my shipment the following day without fail. If that were the case, I wouldn't be writing. The next day, according to the tracking info, my business was again closed... twice. Another telephone got the same canned response and I'm sorry, you won't get it until next week. So my package due on July 5 arrived on July 9. I could have driven to Vegas for the weekend and picked it up. Wes N7WS -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ 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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
I wonder why so many designs talk about the Microphone input on the PC. Is a Line in that uncommon? __ 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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
With the rush by hams to using laptops for their ham station (lack of room is an often cited reason), they will find no Line-in - only mic-in, and that mic-in is not stereo either. While I believe that a desktop computer sitting under the operating table with real serial ports and real soundcards will serve the ham community much better than laptops, my words seem to fall on deaf ears. With a desktop on the floor, you can choose the monitor size that fits your operating position and you can even use a wireless mouse and keyboard if cables are a problem. So --- the move to Microphone rather than Line-In is being caused by the more frequent use of laptops in the ham station. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/27/2012 4:55 PM, Holger Schurig wrote: I wonder why so many designs talk about the Microphone input on the PC. Is a Line in that uncommon? __ 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] KX3 phase noise
Dear Elecraft Team, Is it possible to publish the KX3 phase noise measurements on this link: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm#Main%20RX%20Table Thanks in advance. Regards, Nikolay / LZ1NRD - Mail.BG: Безплатен e-mail адрес. Най-добрите характеристики на българския пазар - 20 GB пощенска кутия, 1 GB прикрепен файл, безплатен POP3, мобилна версия, SMS известяване и други. http://mail.bg __ 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] KX3 - CW glitch with KXPD3/keyer?/Cleaning
I'm far behind on e-mail, so apologies for being late on this comment. Also, I notice that when I use a slashed zero in my call, a ? is substituted. FWIW, Yes, true in part as was the experience from the old analog data days, but the 'self-cleaning' action was usually due to a wiping action that most relays had for that specific purpose. I have some of the cleaner Ron mentioned. I have not used it for relays yet, but use it for rotary switches, and mechanical wipers, etc. In short, places that suffer from oxidation. Not all problems are oxidation. This is where smoking was a problem. A nicotine film would develop on the surfaces of everything in a radio. Anything that made contact with another conductor could fail to conduct. The same can be true of the air quality at your operating position. Look at your furnace/AC filter with this in mind. Remember, air is being fan-forced through most radios. When we bring a radio from the cold temps into a heated building with humidity, condensation develops on the cold surfaces which leaves a film on them. We once wrapped the ventilators with cheese-cloth at a work location in the city, several stories above the street level. Even though the air had passed through standard furnace filters, the cheese-cloth became covered with a black-ish, oily film. You might think the air is better in rural areas. It is just different. For example, I live in an area surrounded by lakes, farm land, and trees. I checked the soffit vents under the eaves after 15 years, and they were packed thick with a mat of fibers from the air. I now check/clean them once a year. It helps the A/C. That problem did not exist before modern solid-state gear. Significant voltage/current flowing through the contacts provided a self cleaning action that broke down oxidation and other contaminants. Unless one carelessly used the key on a circuit that produced arcing, it was extremely rare for key contacts to require attention. Ron AC7AC 73, Richard Fjeld, N0CE __ 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] KX3 phase noise
Nikolay, That data is not yet available. The chart is a compilation of independent testing by ARRL and by Sherwood. Neither have completed testing ot the KX3. You can look at the KX3 specifications to get an idea of the performance, but phase noise is not in the listed specification parameters. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/27/2012 5:15 PM, picmas...@mail.bg wrote: Dear Elecraft Team, Is it possible to publish the KX3 phase noise measurements on this link: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm#Main%20RX%20Table Thanks in advance. Regards, Nikolay / LZ1NRD __ 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] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
I recently got a mini keyboard that works with the P3/SVGA/Latest Firmware. I got it from a company in Houston, Texas called Directron (www.directron.com/akb110b.html). It is a Adesso AKB-110B for $23.99. It is an 87 Windows Key layout, nice and small (11.75 X 6 X 1 in.) with a 6 ft. USB cable. - Roger W5RDW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-USB-Keyboard-tp7559752p7559885.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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
An UPS story: Some years ago, I sent my TS-940 transceiver to the Kenwood repair facillity in California (from here in western Washington). Kenwood repaired it in a timely fashion. It was shipped back to me via UPS. UPS dropped it, smashing in the left rear corner about 1 1/2 inches as it is heavy, weighing in around 54 lbs. I had to argue with a high level UPS manager in Seattle to finally get them to pay for a return trip to California and an ultimate re-repair. After a lot of arguing UPS agreed to pay. I did not get my radio back until a few days past ONE YEAR had passed. However the radio once again worked perfectly and it looked like they put it in a new case. (the serial number is still the same) 73 de Jack / W7LD / Lucky Dog - Original Message - From: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com To: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com; 'Frode LA2RL' la2romeol...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( UPS is very, very good at their business. Bet you have it tomorrow! Imagaine how surprised the other person is that they received a radio and not clothing! God Bless Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'Frode LA2RL' la2romeol...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( That my friend is very hard to understand I'm sure, hope you get it sorted out soon. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frode LA2RL Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:54 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( Hi, Since I received my UPS tracking code last week I have been following the parcel's track through the US, arriving in Germany and then going through Denmark and Sweden before arriving in Oslo, Norway yesterday. The expected delivery was next Monday before the end of the day. However, today the postman arrived with a big parcel from UPS with my name, address and the correct UPS tracking code for my KX3 shipment. I hurried inside to open the box and almost had a heart attack. The box is full with clothes. I have got the wrong box and somebody else has got my KX3, :-( UPS says there must have been a mix of two or more shipments along the way. They will send me a new address labels for the box I have received and I hope they manage to trace the person who has got mine. A long wait just became even longer. 73's from a sad ham, Frode, LA2RL __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/ Version: 2012.0.2196 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 __ 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] KX3 phase noise
The KX3's phase noise is quite low based on our measurements. We're waiting for corroboration by two other testing organizations before we post numbers. Probably in a couple of weeks. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jul 27, 2012, at 2:15 PM, picmas...@mail.bg wrote: Dear Elecraft Team, Is it possible to publish the KX3 phase noise measurements on this link: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm#Main%20RX%20Table Thanks in advance. Regards, Nikolay / LZ1NRD - Mail.BG: Безплатен e-mail адрес. Най-добрите характеристики на българския пазар - 20 GB пощенска кутия, 1 GB прикрепен файл, безплатен POP3, мобилна версия, SMS извест яване и други. http://mail.bg __ 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] KX3 phase noise
Thanks Wayne, I'm not in hurry at all, just wondered what are the measurements of the youngest Elecraft family member (not that I listen at measurements from my speaker, but just of pure curiosity). (And guys, don't smile/laugh - everyone of us is just looking for a good excuse to say ...OK, this really will be my last radio, I promise!) Regards, Nikolay / LZ1NRD - Цитат от Wayne Burdick (n...@elecraft.com), на 28.07.2012 в 00:55 - The KX3's phase noise is quite low based on our measurements. We're waiting for corroboration by two other testing organizations before we post numbers. Probably in a couple of weeks. 73, Wayne N6KR - Mail.BG: Безплатен e-mail адрес. Най-добрите характеристики на българския пазар - 20 GB пощенска кутия, 1 GB прикрепен файл, безплатен POP3, мобилна версия, SMS известяване и други. http://mail.bg __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
I'm still waiting for my box of clothes! 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jul 27, 2012, at 1:15 PM, stan levandowski wrote: This thread caused me to check up on my own expected shipment of a new LNRPrecision (PAREndFez) 40/20/10 dipole I've been waiting for. I went to the tracking website and look at what I found: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States 07/27/2012 8:25 A.M. Transportation accident occurred. Can you believe this!!! 73, Stan WB2LQF On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: Lately UPS has not been very, very good... __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
On 7/27/2012 1:51 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: Here's a similar story about FedEx, with a happier ending. I instantly called their 800 number and got a human! She called the driver and he actually appeared in about 10 minutes. He apologized, saying that he had been on the next block. Since they have GPS systems and since the numbers are not the same from block to block, I was suspicious, but happy. My experience with both UPS and FedEx is that the driver leaves the package at the door. Sometimes they knock, and it's a race to see whether they can get into the truck and drive off before I can get to the door. Sometimes they just leave it and drive off. The tracking site says Delivered to occupant even if a signature was required. For a $5 book it's no big deal. For a $500 piece of equipment it is. I have had one instance of Can't find address Apology tendered, delivery postponed. It's so hard to find good help nowadays -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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 transmit audio cuts out
Adrian, I am looking at this as an rfi issue first and foremost. I am going to clean up a little bit inside the shack. That particular K3 has been suffering with unusual noise with my new SteppIR three element that was put up less than a month ago. To answer your question, the K3 was in transmit mode the entire time when the audio was cutting out. Very odd. If it turns out to be not a rfi issue then I will investigate the K3 a little more. I am shipping my other K3 to Elecraft tomorrow for a couple key mods and upgrades (negative ALC and band control which is important to me for a possible future KPA500 purchase) and it will be out of pocket for three or so weeks so I want to make sure that it is good to go. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 1:16 PM, Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com wrote: Keith, From your original post you seemed to say that the signal output dropped whilst the K3 was still in TX, i.e. you say during PTT transmit . So was the TX indicator active during my transmit audio cutting out ? This would indicate no problem with the ptt, but the audio - signal circuit chain, or rfi issues. Can you clarify please? I guess Don interpreted your original post different to myself. I would test sending dits into a DL for the same period to check power level consistency before looking at other areas. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith Heimbold Sent: Friday, 27 July 2012 10:53 PM To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: Elecraft Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out Hi Don, Thanks for the quick recommendation. I will give that a try this morning. I did a complete switch out of the headset, PTT switch and adapter and experienced the same cutout. I did consider this being an RFI issue. I was doing a bit more ragchewing then usual last night. I will try your recommendations and report back. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 5:48 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Kieth, In cases like that, the first things to check are the external cables - in your particular case, the PTT. If you are using the mic jack PTT, try the one on the back panel - if that cures the problem check your cables again. The other possibility is that something happened in your antenna system and you are experiencing RF feedback. Run the K3 barefoot into a dummy load - if the condition persists into a dummy load, then you can conclude that the K3 might be to blame. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/27/2012 8:36 AM, Keith Heimbold wrote: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. I currently use a Heil proset 4 and a heil hand switch with that rig. I then decided to switched headsets and switch to my heil proset 5 and my foot switch which is on my other K3 to determine if it was an issue with headset / PTT switch combination. Upon transmitting it continued to cut out the audio and power. I was alerted by the ham I was communicating with that I was having an issue with my audio. This issue continued to persist so I decided to shutdown the system. My configuration last night also consisted of this K3 unit being connected to my Yaesu Quadra amplifier to my SteppIR three element Yagi. I was operating at about 500W. This is the first time I have had any issue with this K3 unit though I do experience some unusual receive issues with spurious and higher noise levels with this unit versus my other K3 and my KX3. Turns out that I am coincidentally sending up my other K3 1526 to Elecraft today for several mods and some additional features to be added. I would like to get the older 1391 unit working before sending 1526 up north. Any thoughts on what might be happening or troubleshooting options would be great. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
One final story before Eric lowers the boom: Many years ago I bought a special hand-drawn cartoon as a present for a good friend who was retiring. I had it professionally framed, packed, and sent via UPS. The friend reported that the glass in the frame had a crack when it was received. Back to UPS who returned it to the sender. The latter reported to me that it had appeared that UPS had used it as a tennis racket and the drawing was totally destroyed. Because it was a one-of-a-kind and the artist had passed away in the meantime, I had to find a substitute in his remaining collection which was not nearly on-topic as the one that I had originally had found. It was re-framed with acrylic replacing the glass and fortunately it arrived back to my friend without any damage, with UPS picking up the replacement and reshipping costs. I prefer FedEx.'Nuff said -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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] K1
My K1 is sold. Thank you to those that responded to my add. Tony Castellano W1ZMB tcaste...@optonline.net Hopewell Junction, NY RV-6 N401TC __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
Just be glad you weren't with that box at the time, Stan! 73, Ron AC7AC On Jul 27, 2012, at 1:15 PM, stan levandowski wrote: This thread caused me to check up on my own expected shipment of a new LNRPrecision (PAREndFez) 40/20/10 dipole I've been waiting for. I went to the tracking website and look at what I found: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States 07/27/2012 8:25 A.M. Transportation accident occurred. Can you believe this!!! 73, Stan WB2LQF __ 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 transmit audio cuts out
Keith, OK on that. I have had a similar experience; Clamp ferrites on the mic line are beneficial, about 6 or so(wrap the core as much as possible, allowing to shut). # A series rf choke and 0.1uF bypass(to gnd) at the amp end keyline is beneficial also. Clamp ferrites also on the keyline help if you don't wish to do #. Choking the coaxial feed at the SteppIR feedpoint, and again at shack entry is helpful, if not already done. -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold [mailto:ag...@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, 28 July 2012 8:23 AM To: Adrian Cc: Elecraft Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out Adrian, I am looking at this as an rfi issue first and foremost. I am going to clean up a little bit inside the shack. That particular K3 has been suffering with unusual noise with my new SteppIR three element that was put up less than a month ago. To answer your question, the K3 was in transmit mode the entire time when the audio was cutting out. Very odd. If it turns out to be not a rfi issue then I will investigate the K3 a little more. I am shipping my other K3 to Elecraft tomorrow for a couple key mods and upgrades (negative ALC and band control which is important to me for a possible future KPA500 purchase) and it will be out of pocket for three or so weeks so I want to make sure that it is good to go. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 1:16 PM, Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com wrote: Keith, From your original post you seemed to say that the signal output dropped whilst the K3 was still in TX, i.e. you say during PTT transmit . So was the TX indicator active during my transmit audio cutting out ? This would indicate no problem with the ptt, but the audio - signal circuit chain, or rfi issues. Can you clarify please? I guess Don interpreted your original post different to myself. I would test sending dits into a DL for the same period to check power level consistency before looking at other areas. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith Heimbold Sent: Friday, 27 July 2012 10:53 PM To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: Elecraft Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out Hi Don, Thanks for the quick recommendation. I will give that a try this morning. I did a complete switch out of the headset, PTT switch and adapter and experienced the same cutout. I did consider this being an RFI issue. I was doing a bit more ragchewing then usual last night. I will try your recommendations and report back. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 5:48 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Kieth, In cases like that, the first things to check are the external cables - in your particular case, the PTT. If you are using the mic jack PTT, try the one on the back panel - if that cures the problem check your cables again. The other possibility is that something happened in your antenna system and you are experiencing RF feedback. Run the K3 barefoot into a dummy load - if the condition persists into a dummy load, then you can conclude that the K3 might be to blame. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/27/2012 8:36 AM, Keith Heimbold wrote: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. I currently use a Heil proset 4 and a heil hand switch with that rig. I then decided to switched headsets and switch to my heil proset 5 and my foot switch which is on my other K3 to determine if it was an issue with headset / PTT switch combination. Upon transmitting it continued to cut out the audio and power. I was alerted by the ham I was communicating with that I was having an issue with my audio. This issue continued to persist so I decided to shutdown the system. My configuration last night also consisted of this K3 unit being connected to my Yaesu Quadra amplifier to my SteppIR three element Yagi. I was operating at about 500W. This is the first time I have had any issue with this K3 unit though I do experience some unusual receive issues with spurious and higher noise levels with this unit versus my other K3 and my KX3. Turns out that I am coincidentally sending up my other K3 1526 to Elecraft today for several mods and some additional features to be added. I would like to get the older 1391 unit working before sending 1526 up north. Any thoughts on what might be happening or troubleshooting options would be great. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ Elecraft mailing list Home:
Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out
I am implementing these suggestions. I have a balun design 1:1 current choke that I plan to put at the entrance of the shack. I loaned it out but just asked for it back. I will ferrite up the key line to the Quadra amp. I have added some ferrites to the microphone. Thanks for the suggestions! I will report back if these recommendations help. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 4:04 PM, Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com wrote: Keith, OK on that. I have had a similar experience; Clamp ferrites on the mic line are beneficial, about 6 or so(wrap the core as much as possible, allowing to shut). # A series rf choke and 0.1uF bypass(to gnd) at the amp end keyline is beneficial also. Clamp ferrites also on the keyline help if you don't wish to do #. Choking the coaxial feed at the SteppIR feedpoint, and again at shack entry is helpful, if not already done. -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold [mailto:ag...@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, 28 July 2012 8:23 AM To: Adrian Cc: Elecraft Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out Adrian, I am looking at this as an rfi issue first and foremost. I am going to clean up a little bit inside the shack. That particular K3 has been suffering with unusual noise with my new SteppIR three element that was put up less than a month ago. To answer your question, the K3 was in transmit mode the entire time when the audio was cutting out. Very odd. If it turns out to be not a rfi issue then I will investigate the K3 a little more. I am shipping my other K3 to Elecraft tomorrow for a couple key mods and upgrades (negative ALC and band control which is important to me for a possible future KPA500 purchase) and it will be out of pocket for three or so weeks so I want to make sure that it is good to go. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 1:16 PM, Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com wrote: Keith, From your original post you seemed to say that the signal output dropped whilst the K3 was still in TX, i.e. you say during PTT transmit . So was the TX indicator active during my transmit audio cutting out ? This would indicate no problem with the ptt, but the audio - signal circuit chain, or rfi issues. Can you clarify please? I guess Don interpreted your original post different to myself. I would test sending dits into a DL for the same period to check power level consistency before looking at other areas. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith Heimbold Sent: Friday, 27 July 2012 10:53 PM To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: Elecraft Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out Hi Don, Thanks for the quick recommendation. I will give that a try this morning. I did a complete switch out of the headset, PTT switch and adapter and experienced the same cutout. I did consider this being an RFI issue. I was doing a bit more ragchewing then usual last night. I will try your recommendations and report back. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 27, 2012, at 5:48 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Kieth, In cases like that, the first things to check are the external cables - in your particular case, the PTT. If you are using the mic jack PTT, try the one on the back panel - if that cures the problem check your cables again. The other possibility is that something happened in your antenna system and you are experiencing RF feedback. Run the K3 barefoot into a dummy load - if the condition persists into a dummy load, then you can conclude that the K3 might be to blame. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/27/2012 8:36 AM, Keith Heimbold wrote: While operating last night on 20m on my K3 serial 1391, I had an issue with my transmit audio cutting out during PTT transmit. Also power output simultaneously dropped out completely in mid sentence. I could see this both on the power meter and hear it on monitor. I currently use a Heil proset 4 and a heil hand switch with that rig. I then decided to switched headsets and switch to my heil proset 5 and my foot switch which is on my other K3 to determine if it was an issue with headset / PTT switch combination. Upon transmitting it continued to cut out the audio and power. I was alerted by the ham I was communicating with that I was having an issue with my audio. This issue continued to persist so I decided to shutdown the system. My configuration last night also consisted of this K3 unit being connected to my Yaesu Quadra amplifier to my SteppIR three element Yagi. I was operating at about 500W. This is the first time I have had any issue with this K3 unit though I do experience some unusual receive issues with spurious and higher noise levels with this unit versus my
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
It has become increasingly common to do jack sensing and provide MIC/LINEIN on the same input. Check your laptop specs to see if it's offered. jim ab3cv __ 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] KX3 phase noise
I'm not saying/thinking that at all. I love my new KX3. I do know it will not be last radio, however. Thankfully, so does my wife... 73, Bruce, N1RX (And guys, don't smile/laugh - everyone of us is just looking for a good excuse to say ...OK, this really will be my last radio, I promise!) __ 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] UPS has lost my ???
Yeah well I wonder what's up. I got a roofing filter too many in my shipment from Elecraft so they sent me a SASE envelope with tracking number to send it back. I put the filter in the envelope and mailed it (USPS). and to my surprise received is back in the mail 2 days later. Ok, I admit, the label that Elecraft had made up for the SASE envelope was just a little confusing. but really...there seems to be an epidemic of bad judgment in the shipping world at present. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ Reactivating J68HZ August 3-19, 2012 Owner - Operator - K9ZC Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: mailto:b...@wjschmidt.com b...@wjschmidt.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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
Holger, Laptops, which are very popular, may have only 2 jacks, headphone and mic/line in. My Toshiba is set up that way . The input can be either mic or line in; I can't have both. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: Holger Schurig holgerschu...@gmail.com To: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 4:55:31 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes I wonder why so many designs talk about the Microphone input on the PC. Is a Line in that uncommon? __ 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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
Joe, The SignaLink uses the radio's PTT on the mic connector to switch from rx to tx. That is all that is really required. However, it does have a built in sound card that does work better than the one in my laptop. All power is taken from the USB connection to the computer. It's a complete, easy to set up and use package. With the additional sound card, I can do other things. So, I'd say your characterization is a bit off. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 4:32:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes Signalink USB is nothing more than a repackaged $10 USB audio dongle. It does not provide any USB to serial functions and no access to TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS. Lance specifically needed TxD and RxD for computer logging and RTS for advanced PTT. The alternative to the WestMountain Radio Nomic is a Buxcomm Rascal with a custom serial cable that splits RxD/TxD to the rig and DTR/RTS to the Rascal then to the rig. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 4:05 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Tigertronics is peddling the SignaLink. I've been using it for a long time on my TS-50 with the idea to use it on my KX3. I checked last night and found that they have the cables and the KX3 jumper plug. I've really been happy with this unit and suggest that you have a look. I paid $100 which included the cable I needed. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 2:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance __ 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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
The SignaLink uses the radio's PTT on the mic connector to switch from rx to tx. The PTT is nothing more than a diode, capacitor and NPN transistor that forms a crude VOX circuit and can be added to the $9.99 USB audio dongle for about $2.00 by any competent amateur. That PTT does nothing to provide early PTT to switch amplifiers or preamplifiers, etc. that the EME folks require (and what W7GJ is trying to accomplish). So, I'd say your characterization is a bit off. No, my characterization is dead on the money - overpriced, and under performing in many aspects - particularly if one needs serial or USB control of K3 or KX3 frequency and positive computer controlled PTT for amplifier/preamp switching. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 8:10 PM, k3...@comcast.net wrote: Joe, The SignaLink uses the radio's PTT on the mic connector to switch from rx to tx. That is all that is really required. However, it does have a built in sound card that does work better than the one in my laptop. All power is taken from the USB connection to the computer. It's a complete, easy to set up and use package. With the additional sound card, I can do other things. So, I'd say your characterization is a bit off. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 4:32:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes Signalink USB is nothing more than a repackaged $10 USB audio dongle. It does not provide any USB to serial functions and no access to TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS. Lance specifically needed TxD and RxD for computer logging and RTS for advanced PTT. The alternative to the WestMountain Radio Nomic is a Buxcomm Rascal with a custom serial cable that splits RxD/TxD to the rig and DTR/RTS to the Rascal then to the rig. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 4:05 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Tigertronics is peddling the SignaLink. I've been using it for a long time on my TS-50 with the idea to use it on my KX3. I checked last night and found that they have the cables and the KX3 jumper plug. I've really been happy with this unit and suggest that you have a look. I paid $100 which included the cable I needed. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 2:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance __ 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] Computer interfaces
While I agree with Don about desktop space, I have a tower machine and a wall mounted 23 inch monitor that take up no space on my operating desk, I have zero serial ports. I have 8 USB ports with my K3, KPA500' my SteppIR controller, a USB headset for Skype, a receiver for my weather station, a link interface for my Great Planes Flight Simulator and a couple of spares. All of them work just fine. I haven't used any EIA 232 ports in years. John. KE4D Sent from my iPad __ 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] Computer interfaces
Gosh. I'd need a 60 monitor on the wall to be able to read anything! A 20 monitor 27 away is almost too far away. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 7/28/2012 00:44, John's email wrote: While I agree with Don about desktop space, I have a tower machine and a wall mounted 23 inch monitor that take up no space on my operating desk, I have zero serial ports. I have 8 USB ports with my K3, KPA500' my SteppIR controller, a USB headset for Skype, a receiver for my weather station, a link interface for my Great Planes Flight Simulator and a couple of spares. All of them work just fine. I haven't used any EIA 232 ports in years. John. KE4D Sent from my iPad __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2178 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2178 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 __ 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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
As usual, Joe is RIGHT ON THE MONEY! If I had a dime for every EMEe'r who was had troubles created by trying to use a Signalink, I would be sending this email from the beach in the Carib! I NEVER recommend them to anyone who is serious about running any kind of power on digital modes because of the cheap and dirty way they try to claim that they have PTT control, when all they really have is VOX. What I was talking about, and what most EME'ers and serious VHF'ers require, is an ADVANCE PTT command (which is very thoughtfully provided by WSJT programs) so that everything can be switched and settled into place BEFORE any signals are generated by the transmitter.If all you do is HF QRP, then the Signalink is probably all you will ever need. If you ever go QRO, it will pay you to do it right the first time and get a fully capable interface! GL and VY 73, Lance On 7/28/2012 12:10 AM, k3...@comcast.net wrote: Joe, The SignaLink uses the radio's PTT on the mic connector to switch from rx to tx. That is all that is really required. However, it does have a built in sound card that does work better than the one in my laptop. All power is taken from the USB connection to the computer. It's a complete, easy to set up and use package. With the additional sound card, I can do other things. So, I'd say your characterization is a bit off. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 4:32:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes Signalink USB is nothing more than a repackaged $10 USB audio dongle. It does not provide any USB to serial functions and no access to TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS. Lance specifically needed TxD and RxD for computer logging and RTS for advanced PTT. The alternative to the WestMountain Radio Nomic is a Buxcomm Rascal with a custom serial cable that splits RxD/TxD to the rig and DTR/RTS to the Rascal then to the rig. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/27/2012 4:05 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Tigertronics is peddling the SignaLink. I've been using it for a long time on my TS-50 with the idea to use it on my KX3. I checked last night and found that they have the cables and the KX3 jumper plug. I've really been happy with this unit and suggest that you have a look. I paid $100 which included the cable I needed. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/27/2012 2:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Knowing that there are a number of KX3 owners who are interested in an computer interface that does not rely on VOX mode to transmit CW or digital modes from the computer, I have outlined the interface that I am using here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Good luck and happy DXing! VY 73, Lance __ 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 -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __ 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] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
I was waiting for a VHF/UHF all mode rig and the tracking page said there was a delivery exception. Calling them they said there was a labor action at the delivery address and their drivers will not cross a picket line. I informed them it was a private residence and ask if it was my cat picketing for more food. All I got back was Oh! Fortunately their big depot was near work so I had them hold it and picked it up at lunch time. Take care, Mark AA3K __ 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] Microphones - Yaesu MH-31
I got a buddy of mine to get on 6m this evening to try out the mic on SSB. He said I sounded just fine. I did not adjust any settings, I had it on full mic gain and compression the whole time. I was able to get 10-12 watts out (off the meter on the rig, didn't hook it to an external meter/monitor) but still no ALC deflection. Oh well. As long as I can be heard and don't sound distorted I guess I am in good shape. Steve, KC8QVO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Microphones-Yaesu-MH-31-tp7559727p7559910.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] KX3 Computer Interface for digital modes
On 7/27/2012 6:03 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: If I had a dime for every EMEe'r who was had troubles created by trying to use a Signalink, In addition to the deficiencies Joe and Lance have noted, the Signalink also has Pin One problems, which are a well known cause of RFI, hum, and buzz. These guys are smart engineers. We should be paying attention to them. 73, Jim 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
[Elecraft] P3 SVGA data keyboard.
Just a bit of feedback on keyboards, it seems simpler is better. I purchased a flash new Dell SK-8135 keyboard and it it would not work. Dismayed I remembered getting my son a simple rubberised (rollup) keyboard some time back . This is real tough and would be good for field use and waterproof. Well I swapped my son and the rubberised usb keyboard works great, and he is real happy with the Dell. A list of known types that work or dont work may be a good idea, perhaps on the elecraft website? Adrian ... vk4tux __ 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
