Re: [Elecraft] K3S and HRD

It appears to me that many are quite happy to make excuses for shortcomings of the current owner/seller of HRD. I know from experience, you either jump for the customers and give them what they want - or, you will quickly become a "has been." The excuse makers will not put food on the table.

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift

In a recent message, "etks...@gmail.com" writes >When you are logging to paper and have the radio clock displayed for >the specific purpose of having a handy UTC clock it's annoying when >it's off. The KXBC3 is marketed as a battery charger and RTC, and I >bought it for both.

[Elecraft] Win3k3

I sent you at least 2  emails before the weekend we were supposed toget together and never got a reply. Remember, your wife was away for the weekend?In any case please reply with you phone number and I'll call you.73 Tom Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.rem

[Elecraft] KPod stopped working

I just hooked up the Kpod and and get no response to any functions. I read through the instructions again but am obviously missing something. The data cable is firmly in place and power is from USB. K3 Ver 5.50 Any thoughts? Randy N1KWF -- Randy Lake N1KWF 73 Gunn Rd. Keene,NH

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and HRD

On Mon,8/29/2016 10:53 AM, Bill wrote: It appears to me that many are quite happy to make excuses for shortcomings of the current owner/seller of HRD. SNIP I never upgraded to a paid for version of HRD, although I did donate to Simon for his versions, as the upgrades I desired were never

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift

When you are logging to paper and have the radio clock displayed for the specific purpose of having a handy UTC clock it's annoying when it's off. The KXBC3 is marketed as a battery charger and RTC, and I bought it for both. Erik W1QED Sent from my iPad On Aug 28, 2016, at 12:46 PM, GRANT

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

> For me, having the I/Q on the KX2 would not eliminate need for my KX3. I agree, Len. In purchasing a KX2 with an RX I/Q output, I'd dedicate my KX3 to the shack. I'd use the KX2 / PX3 combination in the backyard, on a picnic table at the park, for camping, day hikes, Field Day, mini

[Elecraft] K3S and HRD

Save your self a lot of trouble and change over to Win4K3 Suite. It is specifically designed for Elecraft products and the customer support leaves HRD in its rearview mirror. Check out the website.  73Paulkc2nyu Win4K3 Suite Software for the Elecraft K3 K3S and KX2 | | | | ||

[Elecraft] XG3 Waveform Shape

I just purchased an XG3 adding it to my small collection of test instruments. Of course, the first thing I did was direct hooked the output to my Scope. What i see is not pretty. At various frequencies and levels, nothing looks like a great looking clean square wave that i was expecting. I get

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

>I'm conflicted on this. With no RX I/Q, I'm not tempted to buy one. My wife already thinks I've bought too >many expensive R2D2s... >73, Ryan AI6DO Q: How many R2D2s does a man need? A: One less than his wife will divorce him for buying. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and HRD

Which is EXACTLY why there is chocolate, strawberry AND vanilla to choose from. ;-) I always thought that 'suite' to be a collection of random parts marginally integrated and hard to manage. To each their own flavor; they ALL have something lacking. Rick nhc On 8/29/2016 11:26 AM, Jim

[Elecraft] For Sale: W1 Kit with W1 Serial Cable Kit

I bought the W1 Kit along with the W1 Serial Cable Kit almost two years ago and have never had the time to put it together and my original need for this product has long passed (as I gave away the radio that I was planning to use it with). Original posted price for both on the Elecraft web

Re: [Elecraft] Win3k3

? to whom are you directing your comments? It went through the reflector :) -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of tomb18 Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 3:09 PM To: wrmich...@hotmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 Waveform Shape

That waveshape is likely normal (although I question the 'rounding' of the top/bottoms - check your scope probe compensation). Looking at my XG3, I see a square wave with considerable overshoot - steep vertical sides to the waveform - consistent with 'harmonic rich'. The XG3 is intended to

Re: [Elecraft] Clock accuracy and JT-65

Hi all, I couldn't agree more. I have had Meinberg NTP on both my computers for a decade or more and it works perfectly. While I can't tell that it is ms accurate (I have no doubt that it is) but it is certainly totally synced to WWV as determined by the ear and eyes. Just Google it, install it

Re: [Elecraft] Power "per mode and per band"

Thanks, Tom. I had thought of that, but since I use NaP3 to control band/mode switching, there is no access (that I know of) to the built-in macros which do that job. 73 - George, W3HBM On 8/29/2016 6:41 PM, tomb18 wrote: Hi You could set up a macro and use that to change bands, modes and

[Elecraft] Tablet 4KX@ & KX3

Which Tablet or Convertible computer would work best with a KX2 & KX 3 I have both & would like to run the thru a computer with various ham programs, do a lot of Field Radio operating thought this woud be handy plus other handy options  that tablets have. Thanks in Advance 4 UR

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] RX I/Q Output for KX2

Hi Ray, That's exactly what I am proposing ... an RX I/Q *option* board (i.e., KXIQ2) for the KX2. The KXIQ2 would serve as an alternative to the KXIO2 Real Time Clock option board, replacing the AUX output of the KXIO2 with an RX I/Q output. As an *option* board, the KXIQ2 wouldn't add to the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

I have used the KXPD2 on a KX3 so I can say unequivocally that it does work. As Don said, just plug it in. Since the KXPD2 is shorter than the KXPD3, the KXPD2 paddles are slightly higher above the desk when the tilt stand is deployed, but by only by about 4 mm (0.15 inch). 73, Ron AC7AC

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift

Ha ha, a little snarky comment-wise, but it's an annoyance, not a deal breaker... :-) I was just wondering if it was a one-off issue, and/or if there was a possibility of correcting the issue in any way. I've been doing some experimenting with condo patio antennas (hamstick dipole up a

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift

Erik, If you want to experiment with trimming the oscillator for the clock, you can try varying the capacitance of C7 and C8 on the KXBC3 option board. Nominal capacitor values are +/- 5%, so you may be able to find suitable capacitors that vary a bit from the nominal 15pF value that will

[Elecraft] Power "per mode and per band"

I am inquiring if it is possible to have settings saved "per mode and per band". The current system seems to be "per band" only. Reason: Like many, I operate data modes as well as CW/SSB. On the latter two, the duty cycle is 50% or less, and running full power (100W) seems reasonable.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

Hi Len: Perhaps this idea (I/Q output from the KX2) would be an area where someone would develop an after-market item that would permit tapping the I/Q data and porting it to the outside world. I’m sure that the Elecraft people must have considered the idea of such a port on the KX2, but made

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

What is the reality of using the new KX2 paddle (KXPD2) on a KX3? I had someone from Elecraft tell me that it didn't work although the KX3 paddle (KXPD3) does work on the KX2. 73 Bill AE6JV On 8/29/16 at 1:41 PM, raysil...@verizon.net (Ray Sills) wrote: I think that the new paddle design was

[Elecraft] TX Bandwidth

Quick question: TX ESSB bandwidth is 4.0 kHz. Is AM bandwidth 6.0 kHz? David A., KK6DA David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

Bill, It should work fine. Just plug it in. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/29/2016 4:57 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: What is the reality of using the new KX2 paddle (KXPD2) on a KX3? I had someone from Elecraft tell me that it didn't work although the KX3 paddle (KXPD3) does work on the KX2.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

Should work fine. I'll have to try it! Phil -- Sent from my iPhone 5S > On Aug 29, 2016, at 13:57, Bill Frantz wrote: > > What is the reality of using the new KX2 paddle (KXPD2) on a KX3? I had > someone from Elecraft tell me that it didn't work although the KX3 paddle

Re: [Elecraft] TX Bandwidth

David, This is an often asked question - but it confuses the IF (or RF) bandwidth with the audio bandwidth. You can only get 3 kHz of audio from a 6 kHz wide AM signal. If you are using the 13kHz roofing filter for AM, you might get a bit more audio bandwidth. It has been that way since the

[Elecraft] KX2 vs KX3 paddle

I -think- there's an issue with the one of the screws for the KX3's paddle being too long with danger of it damaging a board if it's used on a KX2. 73! K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 vs KX3 paddle

Yes. But there is no issue using the KXPD2 paddles on a KX3. And one can order a second short screw for the KXPD3 so they can be used on either rig as well. Order E700245 from Elecraft. The long(er) screw does nothing for the installation on a KX3 either, so there's no reason to have it. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Power "per mode and per band"

Hi You could set up a macro and use that to change bands, modes and power. 73 Tom va2fsq.com  Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: George Kidder Date: 2016-08-29 6:29 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Elecraft Reflector'

[Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift

Looking at the schematic of the KXBC3, the real time clock seems to be a part of chip PIC24F16KA10. And a reference to that chip says this: 29.3.9 Calibration The real-time crystal input can be calibrated using the periodic auto-adjust feature. When properly calibrated, the RTCC can

Re: [Elecraft] TX Bandwidth

This is all true. Elecraft CAN in fact give you a much better bandwidth (maybe 4 Khz+ AUDIO Tx bandwidth when transmitting through the 13 KHz filter), which is quite good and sounds great on the air according to reports. So far, they have not been inclined to make it a part of the “standard”

Re: [Elecraft] KPod stopped working

Is the green led under the "On" button lit? If not, perhaps a suspect USB cable? Try a swap.  73, Charles N2SO Treasurer, Quarter Century Wireless Association, Inc. http://QCWA.org On Monday, August 29, 2016 3:06 PM, Randy Lake wrote: I just hooked up the Kpod and

Re: [Elecraft] KPod stopped working

OK Randy, that is a bit strange. I would send them an email tonight, so you will be in the queue for response tomorrow. (After 12:00 PM EDT). Describe the problem in detail in your message and what efforts you have made so far to get it to work.   73, Charles N2SO Treasurer, Quarter Century

Re: [Elecraft] TX Bandwidth

On 8/29/2016 7:26 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: This is all true. Elecraft CAN in fact give you a much better bandwidth (maybe 4 Khz+ AUDIO Tx bandwidth when transmitting through the 13 KHz filter) The K3 can *already do* 4 KHz ESSB with either the 6 KHz or 13 KHz IF filter. Why is that not

Re: [Elecraft] TX Bandwidth

My comment was related to TX bandwidth in AM, which was the point of Dos responst, not t ESSB. My mistake … sometimes the brain does what you don’t want it to do. For the record … Grant NQ5T > On Aug 29, 2016, at 7:57 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > > On 8/29/2016

Re: [Elecraft] TX Bandwidth

Apparently, I can’t type either … well, at least I can write in cursive with a fine degree of penmanship, which is more than I can say for my grandchildren :-) > On Aug 29, 2016, at 8:03 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > > My comment was related to TX bandwidth in AM, which

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] [KX2][KXIQ2] RX I/Q Output for KX2

FWIW In daily coffee meetings the local radio club members ... including several Elecraft owners ... don't appear to be very interested in marrying the PX3 and the KX2. 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Meinberg concern.

NONE of the products listed in this alert have ANYTHING to do with the NTP Sever Monitor software client... Please don't spread unnecessary and invalid rumors... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 8/29/2016 7:56 PM, k...@juno.com wrote: >

[Elecraft] FS P3 w/ SVGA and TX Mon Board

I am the original owner, non -smoker. Excellent condition with manual. $650 obo. Contact me at w...@arrl.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] [KX2][KXIQ2] RX I/Q Output for KX2

Hi Ken, How do your local radio club members use their KX3 + PX3? I don't understand why they wouldn't be interested in using a KX2 + PX3 in these same situations (e.g., in the backyard, on a picnic table at the park, camping, day hikes, Field Day, mini DX-peditions, travel, RVing, ...). 73's

[Elecraft] Meinberg concern.

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] [KX2][KXIQ2] RX I/Q Output for KX2

Hi Joe, I have no idea if we're a typical club, but we're Montana's oldest, FWIW. We have these Elecraft rigs among the membership of 21 ... 3 K1's, 2 K2/100's, 1 K2/10, 1 KX3 w/PX3 and 2 K3's w/P3's. None of these radios have internal batteries. Two K2's and the KX3 spend part of the summer

Re: [Elecraft] Tablet 4KX@ & KX3

Well one running the operating system that you use with your software at home is a good place to start. Bought my daughter a MS Surface last year and share likes it a lot after a year of use at school. On Aug 29, 2016 6:08 PM, "Robert Reiman" wrote: Which Tablet or

Re: [Elecraft] TX Bandwidth

Until I started typing on a computer in 1983 (Radio Shack Model 100) I had great handwriting. Now just great handwringing :-) Phil W7OX On 8/29/16 5:08 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: Apparently, I can’t type either … well, at least I can write in cursive with a fine degree of penmanship, which

Re: [Elecraft] Meinberg concern.

Doesn't look like this is anything that would affect Elecraft products, or any common Amateur Radio software. On 8/29/2016 5:56 PM, k...@juno.com wrote: https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-175-03 Fat Diminisher (Sponsored

Re: [Elecraft] Meinberg concern.

Just the time servers we rely on to keep our clocks set. Very important to some of the new digital modes I guess. On Aug 29, 2016 8:10 PM, "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" < k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> wrote: > Doesn't look like this is anything that would affect Elecraft products, or > any common

Re: [Elecraft] W-2 Wattmeter software

Hi Joe, I threw together a quick test in my shack here, did some packet captures because I was curious about what it actually does, and also did some other testing. First things first... On your client machine, open a telnet (or raw, it doesn't matter which) connection to your server's IP

[Elecraft] WTB K3 crystal filters.

I'm looking for the following filters. KFL3A-250 KFL3A-400 If you have either or both and they are excess to your needs I will buy them. Dave N1IX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3 Extended VFO Temperature Compensation

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S and HRD

In the HRD Rig Control application, try Customize -> Meters. However, if the K3S doesn't support displaying the meter externally, HRD can't display It. I tried on my K3 s/n 281 and, despite selecting the options for ALC and PWR, they weren't displayed, which leads me to believe the K3/S doesn't

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] fast becoming my favorite radio

Here's a "KX2 for 6 meters" solution: http://transverters-store.com/50mhz.htm John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ___ I have been looking at rigs for HF mobile. Not having 6 meters is annoying. The smaller size is wonderful. 73 Bill AE6JV

Re: [Elecraft] Clock accuracy and JT-65

On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 4:30 PM, John R. Lonigro wrote: > that accuracy is required in the computer doing the encoding/decoding, > not the radio > Correct. There are various automated schemes for making sure that the computer clock is accurate; some have

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and HRD

I'm a beta tester and have griped about it so they are aware of it. However they have come to realize firsthand how much WORK a business (95% customer complaint management) can be and have (lately) concentrated their (meager) programming efforts in other areas to provide more for the bulk of

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and HRD

Rick, For the Omni VII rig from HRD 5 to 6 it got worse. I recently sold that rig figuring maybe a more modern rig would have better support. Seems like the KX3 had those meters available with HRD. I may contact HRD and ask if they plan to add the meters. Thanks, Wayne > To:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

+1 to this: "Please reply to this thread if you're interested in having Elecraft expose RX I/Q on the KX2." I've owned a KX1, currently own a KX3/PX3 and a KX2. I don't have a lot of space for my radio gear and am a big fan of the small form factors. I've had more fun with my KX3 than any

Re: [Elecraft] Clock accuracy and JT-65

do NOT trust Windows to set time accurately (and only once a day too). They've mangled NTP so badly that it has a five minute accuracy window... if you want your computer to be accurate, replace the MS client with Meinburg. Mine stays within a few milliseconds now, easily close enough for

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and HRD

They plan on it... and plan on it... it's a time & money management thing... How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time... the HRD folks can only nibble at it, they have to do other things to make a living too. Rick nhc On 8/29/2016 8:41 AM, Wayne Michael wrote: Rick, For the Omni

[Elecraft] K3S and HRD

Does anyone know how to get HRD to show the ALC and Power meters when transmitting for the K3S? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 ant control (Brian D. Comer)

Bill The station has a bank of 4 marine batteries and a 1 kw inverter backing up the K3s, kat500, Steppir controller, Green heron rotor and the computer. Power outages are a regular occurrence at this remote location in Upstate New York, However; the first thing that would happen in this case

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

An 'unsuppressed' ‎KX2 would be a nice upgrade option... Jim Finan AB4AC ‎ Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.   Original Message   From: Joe Stone (KF5WBO) Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 12:11 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3