[Elecraft] K-3/0 mini with N1MM+

2016-02-26 Thread Art via Elecraft
Hi all, Just setting up this dandy gizmo. Would someone using N1MM+ to control and send CW share set up info? Thanks. Art KZ5D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
Thank you Alan!  As always Elecraft is there with the right stuff at the right time!  THANKS AGAIN GENTS!!! -- 73's, and thanks, Dave For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support see: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For SSTV help see:

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread Terry Schieler
Jose, You might also contact a ham radio club or two in your area and see if they have a classified section in their newsletters. Attracting more local interest may make a sale quicker and less painful than one involving shipping the gear. Just a thought. Terry, W0FM -Original

Re: [Elecraft] and now something completely different.. the w2

2016-02-26 Thread David Aslin G3WGN
Thanks Chris! My use case is 2 antenna SO2R. I can always put tape over the sensor lights :-) Doing fine here and at last homing in on a contest QTH. Hope all is well with you. I have Visalia 2017 in planning so hope to see you there or in the Bay Area next spring. 73, David G3WGN M6O

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
HI, I do not believe this corrects the macros being strung together bug which currently exists in the P3.  I hope this bug fix happens sooner than later. -- 73's, and thanks, Dave For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support see:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
This change allows for the control of the P3 via the Genovation keypad. -- 73's, and thanks, Dave For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support see: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For SSTV help see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On

[Elecraft] KX3 For Sale in UK only

2016-02-26 Thread John Chappell G3XRJ
KX3-K srl 2989. includes KXAT3 Wide range 20-W ATU KXFL3 Dual Passband Roofing filter KXPD3 Precision Keyer Paddle. E980231 I/Q Output Cable 2.5-3.5mm KXUSB USB Interface cable. KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger/clock 14v PSU Side KX Panels and hard cover. All contained in a Pelican 1200 case. Only

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Bill
Will any of these changes effect the use of macros programmed into the P3 that are used to control the K3 - ala the "48 button keypad"? Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Y Cable for K3 ACC 15pin connector

2016-02-26 Thread Cady, Fred
Winford Engineering has some nice stuff too: http://www.winford.com/ 73, Fred KE7X From: Elecraft on behalf of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 7:22 AM To: Dennis Egan; Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit out of band question [ANSWERED]

2016-02-26 Thread Bert Rollen
Thanks David, I do not need 27 Mhz, (just need lower end of 26 Mhz) so hopefully all would work fine. In fact, I do not need the PA enabled at all. I will drop Elecraft a note soon. (I do, BTW, have the KBPF3.) One question perhaps may still be answered here; would I have to have a special

[Elecraft] Y Cable for K3 ACC 15pin connector

2016-02-26 Thread Dennis Egan
I think someone out there has a source and part number for a compatible 15 pin Y-connector. I need the type where the pins are connected straight through. Please reply Direct. Dennis W1UE __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
Nice Job Warren!  That is a clever way of doing that, and getting around the bugs in the P3 software!!!  Thank you!  I will add that to my setup... -- 73's, and thanks, Dave For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support see:

Re: [Elecraft] Y Cable for K3 ACC 15pin connector

2016-02-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dennis, A "Y" cable is available from Elecraft. The p/n is E980190. Look on the order page for the KPA500. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/26/2016 9:00 AM, Dennis Egan wrote: I think someone out there has a source and part number for a compatible 15 pin Y-connector. I need the type where the pins are

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
It would of course be best if the P3 software actually would execute macros one after th other with no issues...  I tried inserting 100ms of ";" in and that seemed to fail...  Nice use of the tools at hand! -- 73's, and thanks, Dave For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Programs

2016-02-26 Thread Nr4c
DX LABS SUITE. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 26, 2016, at 6:30 PM, Terry Brown wrote: > > Hello All, > > > > I have been using a logging program for many years called LOGic. I am > currently upgraded to ver. 9 because it had a KX3 interface. As I have been

Re: [Elecraft] K3 unable to change passband control shift amount in SSB

2016-02-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jeff, It would appear that something is "stuck". Do you have a saved configuration file from sometime before this problem came up? If so, try an EEINIT (Reset to Factory Defaults) and then restore the configuration file. The Reset to Factory Defaults will wipe out the calibration and

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Gary Smith
As much as I dislike being a "me too" person, Elecraft is to me, the epitome of proper product, service and respect. If we could only make politicians in the same vein. 73, Gary KA1J > Thank you Alan!  As always Elecraft is there with the right stuff at > the right time!  THANKS AGAIN

Re: [Elecraft] Slighty off topic - 80 meter second harmnic how to stop

2016-02-26 Thread Jim Bolit
I would take an antenna analyzer and sweep the antenna system (coax with stubs, connectors, etc.) by connecting the analyzer at the xmitter "end" of the antenna system. Disconnect the coax that goes to the amplifier and take that coax and plug it into the analyzer instead and sweep the antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Y Cable for K3 ACC 15pin connector

2016-02-26 Thread Nr4c
Elecraft has it. Check order page Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 26, 2016, at 9:00 AM, Dennis Egan wrote: > > I think someone out there has a source and part number for a compatible > 15 pin Y-connector. I need the type where the pins are connected

Re: [Elecraft] K3 5 pole vs 8 pole filters - attenuation in the passband

2016-02-26 Thread Nr4c
Well, no longer a question. The 5 pole 200 is no longer available. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 26, 2016, at 5:03 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > > Interesting timing for this thread. A friend wants to buy my K3 and > fit it with the most advantageous filters for his

[Elecraft] Logging Programs

2016-02-26 Thread Terry Brown
Hello All, I have been using a logging program for many years called LOGic. I am currently upgraded to ver. 9 because it had a KX3 interface. As I have been using it in the learning mode, I find that the error trapping is not good and the program constantly crashes when I try to do something

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Programs

2016-02-26 Thread Kevin Stover
Ditto. On 2/26/2016 6:05 PM, Nr4c wrote: DX LABS SUITE. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [Elecraft] K3 5 pole vs 8 pole filters - attenuation in the passband

2016-02-26 Thread Gary Smith
Interesting timing for this thread. A friend wants to buy my K3 and fit it with the most advantageous filters for his contesting methods. I remember when selecting filters back in 2009, the consensus was the 8 pole 250 Hz filter was more desirable than the 5 pole 200 Hz filter. Now its 7 years

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Programs

2016-02-26 Thread Ian Kahn
Terry, I've used Ham Radio Deluxe for years and am quite happy with it. It has most of the features you're looking for (I'm not aware of customizable forms, but fields can be added/removed/moved in the logger), plus outstanding rig control, digital mode software in DM780, satellite tracking (if

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Programs

2016-02-26 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri,2/26/2016 4:05 PM, Nr4c wrote: DX LABS SUITE. YES. Excellent, well supported, and FREE! 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 unable to change passband control shift amount in SSB

2016-02-26 Thread Jeff Schmidt
Hi, Don, After talking with Howard at Elecraft Wed AM, I did exactly what you recommend below. I did the EEINIT, tried several saved configs, but even my oldest, which isn't that old (new computer, didn't bother to copy over the older configs from previous machine), exhibited the same problem.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 unable to change passband control shift amount in SSB

2016-02-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Try pushing the buttons on the four controls to the left of the main VFO knob, e.g. CMP/PWR, about 100 times each. The switches on those encoders has been known to stick, and when that happens, certain functions become non-responsive. After you pus those four buttons 100 times each, turn

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 noise generated on KX3-2M

2016-02-26 Thread Alan
I finally got around to checking this. On 02/23/2016 11:37 AM, Jim Brown wrote: I've been bugging Wayne about these issues for more than ten years, and he still hasn't gotten the message. This is a great example of ignoring what EMC guru Henry Ott calls "the hidden schematic lurking behind the

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Programs

2016-02-26 Thread Gary
Terry Dxlabs meets all your mentioned requirement plus a whole lot more. I have tried many programs but only Dxlabs has worked for me. Like this reflector, support is top shelf. I concur with Jim, k9yc, I like FREE  73 Gary -Original Message- From: "Terry Brown" Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
Hi Paul, Firstly-- thank you for putting this on your radar!   I will rephrase-- the P3 fails to control the K3 when using some macros in sequence, due to the P3 failing to implement flow control, and the P3 overrunning the K3. End result is the same however-- the P3/K3 cluster fails to execute

[Elecraft] K-3/0 MINI with N1MM+

2016-02-26 Thread Art via Elecraft
Hi all, Just setting up this dandy gizmo. Would someone using N1MM+ to control and send CW share set up info? Thanks. Art KZ5D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: E-Bay charges

2016-02-26 Thread John Shadle
Hi Ken, I think you must have an eBay Store, because that is the only way fees could be that low. In that case, you have to pay a monthly "Store fee" to get that rate. If you are doing high volume, that makes sense. http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/stores/Subscriptions.html For the

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread Jeremiah Peschka
For eBay, I do have a few recommendations (having just sold a couple of laptops). When you're creating the auction, there's an option to use the advanced listing tool - do that. You can require that people pay immediately when they use the Buy It Now option. This helps avoid a lot of scams where

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread John Shadle
I've done business on eBay, eham.net classifieds, and swap.qth.com boards. All have yielded acceptable results. I've never been burned at any of them as a seller. I recently sold my K3 on eBay, but would've preferred to sell it on eham.net or swap.qth.com. eBay, as you know, takes about 15% off

[Elecraft] OT: E-Bay charges

2016-02-26 Thread Ken G Kopp
Hi John! I have a 100% rating for about 200 transactions and AFIK, E-Bay's fee is a bit less that 4% and PayPal use is not a condition of use. Virtually all of Rose's case and cover orders are paid via PayPal. Never had a problem. 73 K0PP

Re: [Elecraft] OT: E-Bay charges

2016-02-26 Thread Ken G Kopp
No John, I'm just a ordinary user of E-Bay, not a "dealer". Dunno ... I'll pay closer attention next time. (:-)) 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit out of band question [ANSWERED]

2016-02-26 Thread wp4cw via Elecraft
Bert Rollen wrote: >Thanks David, > >I do not need 27 Mhz, (just need lower end of 26 Mhz) so hopefully all would >work fine. > >In fact, I do not need the PA enabled at all. > >I will drop Elecraft a note soon. (I do, BTW, have the KBPF3.) > >One question perhaps may

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Warren Merkel
Jim, Now that the # commands for the P3 are being executed from within a P3 macro, this *should* be possible. That is the first thing I was attempting to do after updating to P3 v1.57 -- Although have yet to get it to work completely. It appears that some of the individual commands in the

Re: [Elecraft] Y Cable for K3 ACC 15pin connector

2016-02-26 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Elecraft: E980190 Cables Wholesale: Altex: 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/26/2016

[Elecraft] Ham Radio in Sci Am (admittedly OT)

2016-02-26 Thread Dauer, Edward
I was interested to see in the February 2016 issue of Scientific American a book review of “Contact Sport” by J. George. The book is about the 2014 WRTC contest. Nice to see that there is a book about it but even nicer to see a review in Sci Am. The book describes, according to the review,

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread Walter Underwood
You might try the Yaesu user group. I think they have a Yahoo group. http://foxtango.org/foxtango001.htm wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Feb 26, 2016, at 8:53 AM, Ian - Ham wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 5 pole vs 8 pole filters - attenuation in the passband

2016-02-26 Thread lstavenhagen
Well, yes, to spill the beans on this: it was when I was reviewing the filter gains on my K3 the other day that this came up. I built my K3 with the stock 2.7khz 5 pole filter in FL1 and an 8 pole 400hz in FL2 - however, to even out FL1 and FL2 requires the gain to be nearly maxed out for FL2 (8

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread Ian - Ham
Jose, You could try selling your goods through your local ham club. Also, there are Yahoo! groups for many of the different Yaesu radio models. You could try joining one and sell through that avenue. If you're on Facebook, there is also a group there called "Amateur Radio Buy/Sell/Trade." You

Re: [Elecraft] K3 5 pole vs 8 pole filters - attenuation in the passband

2016-02-26 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri,2/26/2016 8:50 AM, lstavenhagen wrote: Quick question - do the 8 pole roofing filters have more attenuation, as a general rule, in their passbands than the 5 pole? Yes, but the difference doesn't matter -- it's in the IF, not the front end. Further, there is an menu adjustment for each

[Elecraft] K3 5 pole vs 8 pole filters - attenuation in the passband

2016-02-26 Thread lstavenhagen
Hi all, Quick question - do the 8 pole roofing filters have more attenuation, as a general rule, in their passbands than the 5 pole? Long story on how I arrived at this question in terms of troubleshooting something I've noticed in my K3 and K3S, but I'm just curious if there's supposed to be a

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Dave, The P3 does execute the commands one after another. The problem is likely that the K3 commands take a little longer to execute and there is no waiting in the P3 for the K3 to change frequency. In other words, the P3 executes the serial commands in sequence. It gets to a K3 command

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Due to the large number of OT posts on this topic, let's wind it down now in the interest of relieving email overload for our other readers. 73, Eric moderator when the natives allow it.. /elecraft.com/ On 2/26/2016 10:48 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: I find selling on e-mail reflectors better

Re: [Elecraft] Ham Radio in Sci Am (admittedly OT)

2016-02-26 Thread Bob Cutter
I have read this and I feel the author did a good job of explaining an esoteric subset of our hobby for a "lay" audience. 72, Bob KI0G > On Feb 26, 2016, at 11:44 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > I was interested to see in the February 2016 issue of Scientific American > a

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread Edward R Cole
I find selling on e-mail reflectors better than e-bay (I have 90* rating of 100%). Elecraft allows FS posts of Elecraft equipment and many ham reflectors will allow occasional ham selling. Different if you are a business. I like PayPal even though it charges 3% on sales to seller. It is

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread GRANT YOUNGMAN
> Or check if you know your buyer/seller and have trust (or endure 10-20 day > wait for checks to clear). > Maybe that’s your bank. At least for domestic payments, checks are normally truncated at the bank of 1st deposit (paper checks generally no longer get moved around like the “good

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Alan
Yes, the issue is that after the P3 sends the UP7, DN7 command, etc. to the K3 it doesn't receive the new frequency back from the K3 right away. So when the #FXT1 command (go to fixed-tune mode) is executed it is based on the old K3 frequency, not the new one. Adding a delay in the