Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pelican case?

2007-12-13 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
I use Pelican cases - just get whatever size you want as only you will know what you will be taking along with your K3. Look in camera shops - sometimes they have special offers. My size criteria is limited by carry-on size dictated by airlines.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 Temp/Fan

2007-12-13 Thread David Woolley
Andrew Moore wrote: into RX mode -- it took a deliberate keying event to, apparently, force the firmware to re-evaluate the temp and disable the fan (which of course causes a transmission and confuses the op on the other I suspect this is because the AuxBus and peripheral microcontrollers are

[Elecraft] PELICAN FOR K3

2007-12-13 Thread cx7tt
I have always tried to keep my radio equipment with me as carry-on; this keeps the thieves and lost luggage at bay. When I had a 756 Pro, it fit nicely in my airline roll aboard and the power supply was right beside it. I could still carry the headset and key so I ALWAYS arrived with full

[Elecraft] RE: K1-4 -- No 30m band during initial tests

2007-12-13 Thread Paul Barlow
Mark, have you set up the bands in firmware? The K1 doesn't simply know which bands are which, you have to tell it. The procedure is described in Band Assignment on p39 of the K1 manual. 73, Paul M0CDP From: Mark Lampert (KB3OKS) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] K1-4 -- No 30m band

[Elecraft] K3 S-meter

2007-12-13 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I have been having great fun building a K3 for a friend and have a query on the S-meter. I have checked it with my XG1 and it appears to have s9 for 50uV etc. It seems *very* reluctant to go over s9 though. I am considering setting it for s9 without the preamp in. Any ideas please?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S-meter

2007-12-13 Thread Ian J Maude
Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, I have been having great fun building a K3 for a friend and have a query on the S-meter. I have checked it with my XG1 and it appears to have s9 for 50uV etc. It seems *very* reluctant to go over s9 though. I am considering setting it for s9 without the preamp

[Elecraft] KPA-100 QRP except on 80m

2007-12-13 Thread Bob Towers
I've just completed building the kit (bought 3 months ago from Elecraft) and all went well until I got to Page 50 of the manual, the QRO transmit tests. I could only get any power above 11 watts on 80m (I don't have the 160m module). On all the other bands the output power to the dummy load,

[Elecraft] K3 with SteppIR antenna

2007-12-13 Thread Mike Penkas
Finally got around to slaving my SteppIR control box to the K3 for automatic frequency change. No problem at all. I simply used the Y cable from SteppIR, of which there is a diagram in the files section of the SteppIR Yahoo Group. Kenwoods and Elecraft need to have a Radio Control program

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pelican case?

2007-12-13 Thread David Yarnes
Hi All, Pelican cases are excellent. But they can get pretty expensive, especially in the bigger sizes. If you have a Fry's Electronics store in your area, they usually have a fair selection. A less expensive, but I think effective solution, can often be found at places like Harbor

RE: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Please: Drop thecomments and go direct to Elecraft to resolve!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread G4ILO
Jim-170 wrote: Please give the fine staff at Elecraft a break. They are providing a great service to our Amateur Community.. And there was me thinking they were advertising products for sale and entering into contracts with people who placed orders for them! How silly of me! -

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Please: Drop the comments and go direct to Elecraft to resolve!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread G4ILO
Bill Johnson-9 wrote: Replies to this message to the reflector are not wanted. If you have issue please email me direct off list!!! Which bit of If you have a complaint about someone or a thread please email it directly to me ( eric(at)elecraft.com ) and I'll address it from the list

RE: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Please: Drop thecomments and go direct to Elecraft to resolve!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 06:55 AM 12/13/2007, G4ILO wrote: Jim-170 wrote: Please give the fine staff at Elecraft a break. They are providing a great service to our Amateur Community.. And there was me thinking they were advertising products for sale and entering into contracts with people who placed orders

[Elecraft] K3 Service Manual

2007-12-13 Thread Benny Aumala
The Owner`s Manual refers in many places to Service Manual. Neither manual nor the schematics were with K3 delivery. Schematics are downloadable on website. FB! How about Service Manual? If necessary, I am ready to pay for it. By the way, I would like to see a dictionary for e-mail

[Elecraft] K2 complete

2007-12-13 Thread Mike, W9QS
K2 number 6327 is complete. Test 3 will be completed tonight and I hope to have it on the air later. What a great kit. Mike, W9QS Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo!

RE: [Elecraft] K3 with SteppIR antenna

2007-12-13 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Kenwoods and Elecraft need to have a Radio Control program running to interface the hookup. Simon has provided that service with K3 support on Ham Radio Deluxe. If your logging or other rig control program will enable the Kenwood or Elecraft auto information mode when it exits (AI1;)

[Elecraft] Re: K1-4 -- No 30m band during initial tests

2007-12-13 Thread Mark Lampert (KB3OKS)
You're absolutely right -- I clearly didn't read that step correctly. I'm all sorted out now and go bravely onward! Thanks Paul, as well as to Karl (NM7N). 73, Mark (KB3OKS) On Dec 13, 2007 4:21 AM, Paul Barlow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark, have you set up the bands in firmware? The K1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Service Manual

2007-12-13 Thread dj7mgq
Schematics are downloadable on website. FB! How about Service Manual? If necessary, I am ready to pay for it. AFAIK, the Service Manual is not finished, which is why the Schematics were (pre-) released on the website. You should be able to find the mail from Elecraft about this in the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-100 QRP except on 80m

2007-12-13 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, What have you finished of the Testing and Alignment. If you have not yet done the PA bias adjustment, your KPA100 will have little or no output as you describe. Actually I had some trouble understanding your exact problem. Do you mean that you have no KPA100 output on 80 meters, but it

[Elecraft] F/S Parts tools and other stuff

2007-12-13 Thread rcerkon
Folks, See: http://rcerkon.googlepages.com/fs_radio.html for details It's the end of an era, I'm throwing in the towel WRT to building. I don't have good facilities in my newer/smaller QTH, nor is the interest and passion I once had still with me. So pretty much every thing I have is up for

RE: [Elecraft] Re;Shipping status...ENOUGH ALREADY!!

2007-12-13 Thread Ed Lambert
Before you cancel a K3 order, please consider contacting me off reflector. Ed Lambert, KD3Y -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:elecraft- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charlotte Bob Higgins Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 10:15 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Crybabies - Woe is me - I have a contract

2007-12-13 Thread Lee Buller
Take your complaint to managementnot to the list. I am sure there are a lot of people who are tired of hearing of your shipping woes. So you have a contract... Big deal. You knew the risk going in. You agreed to it. If I was Elecraft, would refund your crybaby money and tell you I

Re: [Elecraft] Crybabies - Woe is me - I have a contract

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, Lee Buller wrote: Now, lets get back to Ham Radio - having fun - and building radios. I'll simply point out to you what I pointed out to another fellow that whined about the deleivery discussions on the list. Some of us can NOT build due to physical impairments...so

[Elecraft] Re: ENOUGH ALREADY

2007-12-13 Thread Gil Gibbs
Gents 'n other OMs; I see enough childish squabbling in other reflector lists that waste my download time as is, so please grow up about who gets their K3 sooner! What I'm interested in is the really important items of carrying cases, how to tweak the K2 circuits, et all. Right now, I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with xv-432

2007-12-13 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Klaus, One approach would be to change the transverter's LO frequency to 406 MHz. which would give you 434 - 436 MHz coverage with an IF of 28 - 30 MHz, assuming that the K3 tunes to 30 MHz. Due to moving my shack I have not been able to look at the transverter's schematic today nor check

[Elecraft] FS: K1-4 with Bklgt,KAT1,KBT1,and KTS1

2007-12-13 Thread Ronald Pfeiffer
This K1 is in exc condx and has never been used outside or and only in a smoke-free enviroment. The internal battery option has a BatterySpace 9.6v 2000ma Nimh battery in place of the AA's. I have the orig AA holder. The original speaker was kept for better audio. Serial

[Elecraft] Re: F/S Parts tools and other stuff

2007-12-13 Thread rcerkon
Lots of stuff sold, webpage updated, Thanks all for your interest so far. Off to work now. -- 73 Rod, Ai7NN ~*~*~Happy Holidays~*~*~ On 12/13/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Folks, See: http://rcerkon.googlepages.com/fs_radio.html for details It's the end of an era, I'm

RE: [Elecraft] Crybabies - Woe is me - I have a contract

2007-12-13 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Lee, There is as much a problem with those who label as cry-babies anyone who complains about delayed delivery or lack of useful (and believable) delivery schedules as there is with the when will my K3 be shipped postings. The fact is that Elecraft have not made a single stated delivery

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Julian, I apologize for the delays getting you (and everyone else) your K3. We are absolutely working as hard as possible to get K3s out the door quickly. Every time I see a complaint here (and elsewhere) about delivery delays, status accuracy etc., I take every posting very personally

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-100 QRP except on 80m

2007-12-13 Thread Bob Towers
Many thanks, Don, for your comments. Here's my replies... Don Wilhelm wrote: Bob, What have you finished of the Testing and Alignment. If you have not yet done the PA bias adjustment, your KPA100 will have little or no output as you describe. I've done SWR calibration, power calibration,

[Elecraft] Production delays, Cabin Fever, End of Year

2007-12-13 Thread Steve
Hi, I am primarily a listener on this list. I have a K2/100 which I ignominiously bought on ebay from a good guy four counties over. Am also an engineer who runs a small company. Recently we shipped some gear to a place where things are pretty rough. Part of a system that helps keep people

[Elecraft] Mics for the K-3

2007-12-13 Thread aj9c
A quick question for whoever. I saw mention that the K-3 was essentially wired like a Kenwood. I already own a Heil headset. Do I just need a new adapter set up for Kenwood and plug in or do you need to order a headset/mic from Elecraft? Mike/aj9c

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread Stewart Baker
Eric, Thank you for such a Spot On email. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:53:23 -0800, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Hi Julian, I apologize for the delays getting you (and everyone else) your K3. We are absolutely working as hard as possible to get K3s out the door quickly.

[Elecraft] Totally OT: Universal Radio, anyone?

2007-12-13 Thread Fred N. van Kempen
Hi all, OK, new subject, equally offtopic ;-) Does anyone have bad or strange dealings with Universal Radio from Reynoldsburg OH? Please respond off-list Thanks, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR, K2/100 #05331 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] OT: Source for fiberglass bulkhead cabinet

2007-12-13 Thread Larry K1UO
Can someone tell me where to get a 12X12 X5 fiberglass bulkhead cabinet for mounting to the outside wall for bringing in coax, cables etc and possibly has a copper or aluminum plate for mounting lightening protection devices just before entering the shack wall? Apparently I'm not using the

Re: [Elecraft] Mics for the K-3

2007-12-13 Thread Vic K2VCO
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A quick question for whoever. I saw mention that the K-3 was essentially wired like a Kenwood. I already own a Heil headset. Do I just need a new adapter set up for Kenwood and plug in or do you need to order a headset/mic from Elecraft? The Heil Proset that I have

[Elecraft] Mics for the K-3

2007-12-13 Thread Bill Tippett
AJ9C: Do I just need a new adapter set up for Kenwood and plug in or do you need to order a headset/mic from Elecraft? You only need a Heil AD-1K...I used mine from the TS-930S I've had for 23 years. My Pro-Set HC-4 works fine including the foot switch connection. Life is good...and

Re: [Elecraft] Totally OT: Universal Radio, anyone?

2007-12-13 Thread David Worthington
Hi, I've dealt with them and if there was a question I just called them on their 800 number. I really can't complain. I do know they are 7 to 10 days behind right now because of Christmas. David --- Fred N. van Kempen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, OK, new subject, equally offtopic ;-)

[Elecraft] K3 and N1MM Logger

2007-12-13 Thread Paul
I can get N1MM to see the K3. I am switching logging software, for the K2 I used WriteLog. The frequency and mode show in the title bar for N1MM. However, I can NOT get N1MM to send CW. to the K3. I see the software thinking it is sending the CW (the stop light gets bright and then dims).

Re: [Elecraft] Totally OT: Universal Radio, anyone?

2007-12-13 Thread Clark B. Wierda (N8CBW)
They're about a three hour drive from here. I make the occasional pilgrimage. I have always had a good expereince dealing with them online and in person. 73, Clark (N8CBW) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

RE: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Thanks Eric! Keep up the great work! It is appreciated. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 10:53 AM To: G4ILO Cc: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping status

[Elecraft] Hexkey item and a caution

2007-12-13 Thread Ken Kopp
Gil, others ... I'm likely the one who made the post about firmer feet for the HexKey. It badly needs them! I happened to have some identical feet in my stock, except that they were firmer. Changing the feet to the firmer ones completely changed the key's behavior! It's now the key I

[Elecraft] K3

2007-12-13 Thread larryD
First time on the forum, I'm running a Heil PR40 mic with great results, work SSB 80 meter net -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-tp14322249p14322249.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 Remote KPA100

2007-12-13 Thread Evert Bakker (PA2KW)
Hello all, Before I start to look in the manuals... Do I need the KIO2 module when I want to use my KPA100 in a separate enclosure? Do I need more then that? Thanks in advance 73's, Evert PA2KW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Mics for the K-3

2007-12-13 Thread Andrew Faber
Mike, A Heil Kenwood adaptor works fine. I've used it. You can also simply plug both the mic and the phones connectors from a Pro-Set into the back of the K3 and not use the front panel inputs at all. This is really helpful in reducing clutter in front of the radio. 73, andy, ae6y -

Re: [Elecraft] Crybabies - Woe is me - I have a contract

2007-12-13 Thread Mark Bayern
All anybody is asking for is a useful and believable shipping schedule/commitment. Fine ... BUT THIS EMAIL REFLECTOR IS NOT THE PLACE TO ASK!!! None of us on the reflector can help -- you must contact Elecraft. I checked on my order about 6 weeks ago, and I probably will ask again in mid

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM Logger

2007-12-13 Thread Van W1WCG
Paul, The settings you give are identical to what I'm using, however you didn't mention setting the K3 CONFIG parameter PTT--KEY to OFF - dtr. This will match the settings you have in N1MM logger. 73, Van W1WCG K3 #42 - Original Message - From: Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[Elecraft] Agree to Disagree

2007-12-13 Thread Darwin, Keith
Hey guys, I think the discussion of the K3 delivery schedule has reached a conclusion. All sides have very valid points. The points have been made remade. Elecraft is apparently painfully aware of the issues and is doing everything they can about it. Further complaining, further talk,

[Elecraft] Walk A Mile In Elecraft's Shoes First

2007-12-13 Thread Mark, KJ7BS
Elecraft is not keeping to their stated schedule ... My K3 did not ship when I was told it would ... Elecraft doing a bad job with the K3 project ... Elecraft is not communicating status enough ... PLEASE! Until you have walked in Elecraft's shoes, keep your mouths shut. I dare say most if

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
Hi all, Please keep in mind that we're in a holiday season now, and all of us have lives outside amateur radio, including all the staff at Elecraft AND THEIR VENDORS!!! And it's flu and cold season. Let it go, let the people at Elecraft have a life. If it stops being fun, then you may just kill

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Source for fiberglass bulkhead cabinet

2007-12-13 Thread Larry K1UO
Thanks all who responded...I now have about 4 good sources to check out their product... If anyone else needs a little prod in the right direction as I did, please e-mail me direct. 73, Larry K1UO -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread David Wilburn
Thanks for taking the time to drop us a note. I have a K3 or order, and I appreciate the ability to put money down. That lets me spread the payment out some this year, and pay the rest when it ships next year. I also have the warm feeling that I am investing in a company that has consistently

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S-meter

2007-12-13 Thread Tom Hammond
Ian: I have been having great fun building a K3 for a friend and have a query on the S-meter. I have checked it with my XG1 and it appears to have s9 for 50uV etc. It seems *very* reluctant to go over s9 though. I am considering setting it for s9 without the preamp in. Any ideas please?

Re: [Elecraft] Mics for the K-3

2007-12-13 Thread K4IA
You can get the Kenwood cables for the Heil mics and they will work (according to Chip @ Heil). I bought one yesterday but have not yet installed it. HOWEVER, you must be sure to turn the bias OFF in the mic selection menu of the K3 if you are going to use a non-Elecraft mic. The MH2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM Logger

2007-12-13 Thread David Wilburn
When doing this, are you still able to have paddles connected to the K3 to send corrections and unexpected information by hand? - David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 S/N 5982 On Thu, 2007-12-13 at 14:03 -0500, Van W1WCG wrote: Paul, The settings you give are identical to what I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Service Manual

2007-12-13 Thread Paul
By the way, I would like to see a dictionary for e-mail abbreviations like FYI. www.N4LCD.com/Emoticons.pdf ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Service Manual

2007-12-13 Thread David Wilburn
http://www.webacronyms.com/webacronyms.com - David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 S/N 5982 On Thu, 2007-12-13 at 15:39 +0200, Benny Aumala wrote: The Owner`s Manual refers in many places to Service Manual. Neither manual nor the schematics were with K3 delivery. Schematics are

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM Logger

2007-12-13 Thread Vic K2VCO
David Wilburn wrote: When doing this, are you still able to have paddles connected to the K3 to send corrections and unexpected information by hand? Yes. I have a paddle plugged into the paddle jack, a bug in the key jack, and use DTR for computer keying in contests. All of these are live.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM Logger

2007-12-13 Thread Tom Hammond
David: At 14:42 12/13/2007, David Wilburn wrote: When doing this, are you still able to have paddles connected to the K3 to send corrections and unexpected information by hand? YES.. the K3 has a PADDLE input jack SEPARATE from the KEY (which would come from the external keying device). Tom

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM Logger

2007-12-13 Thread Van W1WCG
Yes - Original Message - From: David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM Logger When doing this, are you still able to have paddles connected to the K3 to send corrections and

[Elecraft] Re: OT: Source for fiberglass bulkhead cabinet

2007-12-13 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
Can someone tell me where to get a 12X12 X5 fiberglass bulkhead cabinet for mounting to the outside wall for bringing in coax, cables etc and possibly has a copper or aluminum plate for mounting lightening protection devices just before entering the shack wall? Apparently I'm not using the

Re: [Elecraft] Walk A Mile In Elecraft's Shoes First

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, Mark, KJ7BS wrote: Elecraft is not keeping to their stated schedule ... My K3 did not ship when I was told it would ... Elecraft doing a bad job with the K3 project ... Elecraft is not communicating status enough ... Of the four above, one may not be true, while the

[Elecraft] Settings for PSK31 and the K2

2007-12-13 Thread Stephen Prior
I have been using PSK31 with a number of Japanese transceivers over the past ten years and have plenty of experience of IMD issues, ground loops and so on. Up until using the K2 I used a TS-480HX (still have it, can't bear to sell it!) and due to the isolated audio inputs and outputs with that

[Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Steve
A case which I have used a lot for electronics in general is: http://www.stormcase.com/StormCaseSizes/StormiM2500.htm Very durable and meets IATA carry-on reqs. A nice step up from Pelican at a similar price. 73 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Richard Everitt
I am pleased to say that K3 serial number 128 is built and working. The build process took a little longer than expected (10 hours) but as this was my first Elecraft kit I progressed slowly and surely. No major issues were encountered and the radio worked first time. I have a few photos of the

RE: [Elecraft] Settings for PSK31 and the K2

2007-12-13 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
You've got it Stephen! As with the others, limiting the power by limiting the audio drive is preferable. It holds the IMD to a minimum. In any case, you want to avoid an ALC action with PSK31. As for isolation: the K3 has fully-isolated audio inputs and outputs ;-) What isolation gets you is

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Lyle Johnson
...the noise reduction doesn't seem to be working as well as before. Has anyone else noticed this? Yes. The filed test group is currently testing a new code release that addresses this, and adds... oops, I shouldn't say that yet! 73, Lyle KK7P

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, Lyle Johnson wrote: ...the noise reduction doesn't seem to be working as well as before. Has anyone else noticed this? Yes. The filed test group is currently testing a new code release that addresses this, and adds... oops, I shouldn't say that yet! I haven't gotten

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Lyle Johnson
I haven't gotten my K3 yet, so haven't tried to updatebut it appears the download page doesn't say what's new/deleted in a firmware version. Is that information part of the upgrade? In another File? With each firmware release there is a notes file that is fetched and displayed by the K3

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
With each firmware release there is a notes file that is fetched and displayed by the K3 Utility when new firmware is seen by the program. It can also be viewed at any time from the Utility by selecting Thanks...I found the download pageand I think that the same information is contained

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Lyle Johnson
Thanks...I found the download pageand I think that the same information is contained in the RTF files? It *is* the info in one of the RTF files. Lyle ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Vic K2VCO
Richard Everitt wrote: I have now upgraded to DSP version 1.45 (plus MCU 1.48) and the NR feature seems to not work as well. I have tried the higher settings (3 and 4) of all NR 4 modes in CW and the noise reduction doesn't seem to be working as well as before. Has anyone else noticed this?

Re: [Elecraft] Mics for the K-3

2007-12-13 Thread David Yarnes
Hi All, Actually, it is more complicated than that. First of all, you need to be sure you know exactly what kind of mike you have, as in electret or dynamic. Also, when referring to the Pro-Set, you should be sure to distinguish between the Heil Pro-Set with the HC4 or HC5 cartridges (no

OT: Re: [Elecraft] Totally OT: Universal Radio, anyone?

2007-12-13 Thread waltk8cv4612amos
I think there cat pictures are GREAT :-) I bought a used drake receiver from them and it was not a low ball price but the receiver ( SW-8 ) works fine and looked like new. I was able to actually talk to the guy in charge of the used equipment and got a real good description of the condition

[Elecraft] Eric WA6HHQ and shipping status - enough already

2007-12-13 Thread Robert Allbright
Hi Eric thankyou for your excellent reply to Julian G4ILO, I just hope he gets his K3 swiftly and shuts up. There is just no excuse for all this moaning. It makes me feel like packing in ham radio. Please keep up your excellent work, you have done so much for amateur radio since introducing

Re:[elecraft] Eric WA6hhq and shipping status

2007-12-13 Thread Bryan
Hi Eric, I endorse Rob's remarks. Be assured that we aren't all whinging limeys. Keep up the good work I understand your problems with launching a new product 73 Bryan GM3AKF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Firmware authors update hfwnotes.rtf periodically. As firmware is made available to the Elecraft file server, an updated hfwnotes.rtf file is copied to the K3/firmware directory on Elecraft's FTP server, the same directory as the firmware files. The K3 Utility copies hfwnotes.rtf from the

[Elecraft] (OT) Some animals are more equal than others

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
For those that can't resist name-calling I've created a venue for you. The distinct advantage is that you can castigate away and not polute this list. http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/board,22.0.html Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
Err, how is this a step up from the Pelican cases? 73, doug Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:21:24 -0500 From: Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] A case which I have used a lot for electronics in general is: http://www.stormcase.com/StormCaseSizes/StormiM2500.htm Very durable and meets IATA

[Elecraft] HexKey

2007-12-13 Thread Fred Jensen
I bought the Elecraft HexKey on Monday and it arrived on Wednesday [yesterday]. I'm *really* impressed. Playing around with it some today on my K2/100, it has a really great feel, is still set as it came out of the box, and I didn't know it came with spell-check but I find that it misspells

[Elecraft] People who constantly post negative comments

2007-12-13 Thread fulltimeham
I just figured out why some people on this reflector constantly post negative messages. Just look under their name at the bottom of their messages and see that they are actually posting a link to their commercial business Free advertising -- very interesting!!! Eric and the rest of the

[Elecraft] A happy K2 owner who is turned off by all the K3 emails and all the bickering now present on this reflector

2007-12-13 Thread n2uz
Has anyone beside me noticed that this email reflector has really going down the tubes since the introduction by Elecraft of the K3. Before the K3 this list had good info, but now!!! I usually hit the delete key as soon as the Elecraft reflector email comes up. Jerry, N2UZ K2 # 4472

RE: [Elecraft] Mics for the K-3

2007-12-13 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
There are two means of supplying bias for an electret (or preamplified) microphone. The first, used by Elecraft in the K3 and by Icom, is to simply add DC voltage to the microphone hot lead. The second, used by the rest of the world is to use a power adder circuit to the mic line and supply

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Some animals are more equal than others

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Some animals are more equal than others

2007-12-13 Thread Sandy
BLESS YOU , MY SON! Really, I haven't read such whining and howling about anything more than this K3 thing! NEW RADIOS have NEW BUGS. I'd say that if I wanted to be the first ham in town to sport a new K3, I'd have to live thru the de-bugging that has to happen as a result of being one

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Vk2NU
Err, how is this a step up from the Pelican cases? It's resistant to bear attacks (see picture on web-site). I've lost count of the number of pelican cases I've had eaten by bears over the last few years.. David, VK2NU -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Bruce Bowman
It's fibre-reinforced. Withstands airline baggage handlers (and bear attacks!) better. Probably over-kill, but if a person is obsessed with having the best protection, this is a decent candidate. If this doesn't do it for you, the next step is concrete with re-bar. Or maybe just stay home.

[Elecraft] K2 trouble

2007-12-13 Thread Mike, W9QS
I have a problem with the first part of section 3 testing. I set the power level to 2.0. When I press and hold tune I get HI CUR on the LCD for about 1/2 second and power is at .1. Nothing seems to be warm. Q6, 7 and 8 all seem Ok and not shorted. Anything I might have missed before I start

Re: [Elecraft] A happy K2 owner who is turned off by all the K3 emails and all the bickering now present on this reflector

2007-12-13 Thread Jay M.
I agree, Jerry. I'm new to this group and to HAM radio in general (K1 assembly currently sidelined by graduate school), and used to get a kick just reading through all of the daily banter and back and forth building and operating advice. Reading this group's posts was the whole reason I got

[Elecraft] A simple request

2007-12-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys, Sheesh! - I spend the day off site at our subcontractor getting our K3 PCB manufacturing rate up and return to a pile of emails :-) Please, let's end the pro/con K3 shipping status/delay discussions for now. I think we've beat it to death, and I'm losing way too much time reading it

[Elecraft] Re: A happy K2 owner who is turned off by all the K3 emails and all the bickering now present on this reflector

2007-12-13 Thread n2uz
I just posed the following message to the reflector 5 minutes ago.. Has anyone beside me noticed that this email reflector has really going down the tubes since the introduction by Elecraft of the K3. Before the K3 this list had good info, but

RE: [Elecraft] A simple request

2007-12-13 Thread Jim
Eric, It may be warranted to have a moratorium on the reflector in order to let you guys totally focus on the job at hand. All of these emails are not producing anything positive for any of the readers or participants. My suggestion is that you may work with the moderator and look at an option

[Elecraft] Re: K3 and N1MM Logger

2007-12-13 Thread Paul
Thanks to all of those who answered on and off the list. It is working now. The configuration that is working for me is: On the K3 - PTT-KEY is set to Off-dtr N1MM is set to CW for DTR and always off for RTS. I am able to key via the paddles and/or N1MM. 73, :) PK (Paul - K3MZ K2 #3135 K3

[Elecraft] Open Letter to 'HHQ / On Drinking the Kool-Aid and Other Things

2007-12-13 Thread Steve Sacco NN4X
I've been licensed since 1977. Never been part of one of these radio cult things. Never drank the Kool-Aid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kool-Aid for those who don't get the reference). I once owned a Ten-Tec Omni VI for a couple of weeks. Sold it: had lots of quirks nobody would talk

Re: [Elecraft] Carry-on Radios

2007-12-13 Thread Stephen W. Kercel
David: Being bear proof may not be relevant in VK land, but we have lots of bears here in Maine. 73, Steve AA4AK At 08:12 PM 12/13/2007, Vk2NU wrote: Err, how is this a step up from the Pelican cases? It's resistant to bear attacks (see picture on web-site). I've lost count of the

[Elecraft] Fw: VE1RGB Re: Lost K#/100 TX with latest FW!!!

2007-12-13 Thread Gary Bartlett VE1RGB
Here is some useful info if you should see ERR TXF show up after you download 1.48/1.45. - Original Message - From: Gary Surrency [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gary Bartlett VE1RGB [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:33 PM Subject: VE1RGB Re: Lost TX with latest FW!!!

FW: [Elecraft] K3 f/w updates and Keyspan USB to serial port adapter

2007-12-13 Thread Dick Dievendorff
My K3 back panel RS-232 connector is female. The USB to serial adapter I have is male. The m-f cable I have works fine. I'm not sure what picture you're looking at. I looked at the data sheet and it wasn't immediately clear to me which gender they were. The K3 15-pin accessory connector is also

[Elecraft] K3/10 Power levels

2007-12-13 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
I've got a K3/10 with a KXV3 on order. I have a vintage military amp that only needs 100 to 150mW of drive. I've studied the RX antenna options provided with the K3 and KXV3 but still have questions: Can I reliably set the output power at the 100mW level (band-to-band) ? Ideally I would

[Elecraft] K2 AGC THRESHOLD

2007-12-13 Thread bill KE5KWE
Hello All: This probably has been asked and answered before but I couldn't find it in the archives. I Set the AGC Threshold and could only get 3.644 volts out of R1 the potentiometer. Should I be concerned that I did not get 3.80 volts ? Thanks for the help. Bill KE5KWE -- View this

Re: [Elecraft] A simple request

2007-12-13 Thread Jack Brindle
Jim; While interesting, this is probably not a very good idea since we still do quite a bit of our support through this forum. You see, there are quite a few of us Elecraft types who monitor the list, answering questions or solving problems as they come up. There are now quite a few

[Elecraft] KUSB vs K2

2007-12-13 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Does anyone know conclusively if the KUSB USB to serial adapter listed on the Electaft website will work with a K2 and Vista? The KUSB is listed on the website with the K3 items. I've searched the archive and I found one remark that said the KUSB should work with a K2no mention of

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