Re: [Elecraft] K3: ERR TXG message

Hi John, did you turn it on in the firmware? Easy to enough overlook... Page 42 - OWNER’S MANUAL Revision C1, November 18, 2007 Option Module Enables K3 options can be installed at any time. Once an option has been installed, use

[Elecraft] band changing

I would imagine there's been some talk about the ergonomics of changing bands on the K3. Before I add my two-cents, has Elecraft committed to any improvements in this area? 73, Dick WC1M ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 #857 on the air

The kit arrived Friday and I spent most of Saturday building it (after running down to Radio Shack to get an ESD wrist-strap and anti-static mat package -- built a lot of stuff without ever using those items, but I wasn't going to take any chances with my new K3.) Completed and tested the 10W

RE: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good

Joe, W4TV wrote: This is key and should be enforced. Many years ago Bell Labs (and others) proved rather thoroughly that 2.4 to 2.6 KHz was more than adequately for communications purposes. Their tests were specifically in relation to toll grade audio for long distance telephony. The FCC

RE: [Elecraft] K3 FW Download Crash

Joe Subich, W4TV-3 wrote: Thanks, that's good info. It is certainly easier to select the radio type to None than mess around changing serial cables. The alternative to none is to check the Disable Router Queries box. With that checked, Router will not do any polling while The K3

RE: [Elecraft] K3 FW Download Crash

On Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:13 -0700 (PDT), GW0ETF wrote: Good idea Stewart, Now if I can only find an existing profile to sacrifice I will do the same :-) 73 Stewart G3RXQ In response to a suggestion here a while back, I have simply created a new profile in my Router set for 'No Radio', 'No

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roofing filter for SWLing

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I read, with interest, the discussion about the K3's inability to + copy (or perhaps a better way to say it is to reproduce the audio of) + shortwave broadcast stations well without a wide FM filter. I just The problem isn't for shortwave broadcast stations in general,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width

Just to pass the time I used a wire to link across an unused filter position (with a series 0.1u DC blocking capacitor), adjusted the filter bandwidth to 8kHz, and listened to AM broadcast stations. Quite a respectable performance, much better than with a 2.7kHz filter. Now I know that it is

Re: [Elecraft] SSB output with new firmware

Using a scope and my LP-100A meter set to oeak read, I find that I need a setting of +2.0dB TXG VCE to equalise the SSB envelope with a CW carrier. Before +3.0 dB was not enough. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 05 May 2008 18:01:31 +0100, Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, I installed the latest firmware this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roofing filter for SWLing

David Woolley (E.L) wrote: This has already been covered, more than once. Without the filter, one will get image responses at 30kHz less twice the DSP IF filter Sorry, I meant twice the audio bandwidth. For AM it is the IF bandwidth. bandwidth. You will also, probably, get aliasing at

[Elecraft] K3 TX DLY

TX Delay (control to amplifier) can be adjusted from 8 mS to 20 mS which is good. Question: Does the release time follow with the same - chosen - amount or do we have immediate release? Len SM7BIC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3

Ian J Maude wrote: Hi John You need the software utility to open up the K3. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get it. Thanks for all the advice K3 now running on 60M John G3YPZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Download Problems. Hopefully solved.

I put a note based on Mike's experience into the USB troubleshooting page of K3 Utility Help, but maybe it was an RS-232 cable rather than USB to Serial Dapter. Mike which was it? Thanks, Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David

[Elecraft] New Firmware AM FM Issues

Hi Folks, A couple of observations on the new Firmware. AM 1 Before the new Firmware, the AM carrier would not go above 5 watts. Now full power gives a carrier powe of 12 watts, which immediately falls to 5 watts - as it should. Once this has happened, subsequent transmissions remain at

[Elecraft] Connecting the K3 to a PW-1

Hi, I have been using my K3 and PW-1 together. I use a Microham Band Decoder as the interface for automatic band switching and also switch bands on my SteppIR. With the latest firmware upgrades I only need to set the K3 for a little over 20 watts to get a KW out of the PW-1 on SSB. I use an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FIRMWARE UPDATE: MCU 1.87, DSP 1.69 (Finally!)

* SSB TRANSMIT BANDPASS EXTENDED AT LOW END. Improvement is about 2 dB at 300 Hz, 3 dB at 200 Hz, and 6 dB at 100 Hz. Can this be made optional? Excess LF response only wastes power at low frequencies and occupies excess bandwidth. We could add a menu entry for this -- it's on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Pitch adjustment

Pitch selection by 10Hz is on wish list on http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/board,25.0.html I do not know how many supporters it have but I suppose this is only small f/w change (but programmer can have extremly oposit meanining!) and that there are more important issues now on the list.

[Elecraft] RE: K3 Band Changing using Memories

In reply to Dick Green WC1M / Mon, 05 May 2008 23:06:37 -0700 I would imagine there's been some talk about the ergonomics of changing bands on the K3. Before I add my two-cents, has Elecraft committed to any improvements in this area? 73, Dick WC1M I took the advice of one of our loyal

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ERR TXG message with KPA3

Hi Toby - Yes, I did turn the KPA3 on, but thanks for the hint. I should also add that all my filters have the correct offsets set (with - signs...), and I have the 2.7 KHz filter set as the transmit filter for all modes. I should probable reiterate that the radio calibrates fine on all

[Elecraft] K3 Single Band SWR problem

Craig - I had a very similar problem. I was operating on 20 CW into my non-resonant antenna (SWR about 7:1) using the internal tuner. All of a sudden I had a high SWR. My Powermaster showed that the external antenna system hadn't changed. I was able to have the K3 ATU re-tune, and then

[Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Testing Part 1 Troubles

I know this list is mainly for K3 owners. Still notice few postings for K2, so am hoping for some help. I am having a rather vexing time with Alignment Testing Phase 1. My problem is that all of the front-panel controls and display work as they should EXCEPT for the Menu/Edit button. The

[Elecraft] K3; SWL Filters

I wonder if all changes for SWL shouldn't be reserved only for the second receiver. I want to be sure that a world class transceiver designed for HAM operation does not get screwed up by creeping specs from changes being made to change it into something else. Look up the history of the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Testing Part 1 Troubles

G'morning Curt: Sorry I can't help you with your specific problem, but PLEASE don't think that this list is mainly for K3 owners. It may look like it at times, but this list was here long before the K3 was even announced and is open to any and all issues related to any Elecraft product. It is

[Elecraft] K3 SSB Output Greater on USB

I find the SSB peak output greater on USB than LSB. This anomaly occurs on all bands and can be as much as approximately 15 to 25 watts peak difference depending on band. I hope this can be corrected in firmware. Roy Morris W4WFB K3 #323 ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rtty Tx Setup Question

Meant to reply to all, so the list would be copied. Sorry, the coffee is still brewing and has not yet been able to have its usual impact. Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. David Wilburn

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Testing Part 1 Troubles

Curt, This list is for *Elecraft* owners, and those interested in any Elecraft gear. That includes the KX1, K1, K2, transverters, KRC2, the mini-modules and yes, the K3. Discussion about the K3 has filled the reflector contents of late, but there are others asking about the other products.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Output Greater on USB

I also find USB gives a greater peak output than LSB, filter 2.7k. Hope this can be fixed. Peak power output still only about 80 watts with CONFIG: TXG VCE set to +3dB but if this means the output is very clean, I can live with this lower output power. Mike G8ALS - Original Message -

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SSB output power

I have excactly the same problem, also awaiting an answer Ian J Maude wrote: OK, I was waiting to see if the firmware sorted this but it has not. If I hold tune or use a key, I get full output power on my external meter. On SSB I get about 40-50W showing on peaks for a setting of

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting the K3 to a PW-1

From what I can determine, both the Icom PW-1 and the Yaesu Quadra (which I have) BOTH utilize the ALC circuit to protect the amp in oddball situations such as an antenna disconnect/intermittent/whatever. If you are going to run without the ALC, you are putting your expensive finals at risk.

[Elecraft] K3 - Pitch adjustment

Please add me to the list of supporters of a 10 Hz resolution in the pitch adjustment for the K3. This is what I'm used to with my trusty Ten Tec Omni 6. 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K2/10 s/n 5853 K3/100 ordered Jan 21 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Pitch adjustment

On Tue, 6 May 2008 10:27:22 -0500, you wrote: Please add me to the list of supporters of a 10 Hz resolution in the pitch adjustment for the K3. This is what I'm used to with my trusty Ten Tec Omni 6. [snip] Me too... Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq They that can give up essential liberty

Re: [Elecraft] band changing

Dick Green WC1M wrote: I would imagine there's been some talk about the ergonomics of changing bands on the K3. Before I add my two-cents, has Elecraft committed to any improvements in this area? Wayne has talked about a menu parameter to activate or deactivate each band. So if you do not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width

Stewart Baker wrote: Now I know that it is worth making even a fairly loose LC filter just for occasional AM reception. Keep in mind that you can copy AM stations quite well in SSB mode by zero-beating the carrier and choosing the better sideband (some SWBC stations seem to transmit only

[Elecraft] K3 Data Filter Bandwidth?

Am I dreaming or did the new firmware cause the data mode bandwith to drop from 6kHz down to 4kHz? I have the 6kHz filter and want to take advantage of all the BW I can get. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Re: Downgrading [if you're in this group, please contact me directly]

If you're having difficulties with the latest firmware upgrade, I'd like to ask that you first contact me directly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) rather than downgrade. I'll work with our staff to try to quickly resolve your issues. Our full attention is on the firmware. We've had a few cases where the

[Elecraft] K3 ALC polarity fix

Most amps in common use provide a negative-going ALC voltage. And most rigs in common use are compatible with this. The K3, however, requires a positive-going voltage. According to the K3 FAQ at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm#SignalArchitecture , Once ALC is working to our

[Elecraft] Re: K3 ALC polarity fix

Jerry Flanders wrote: Most amps in common use provide a negative-going ALC voltage. And most rigs in common use are compatible with this. The K3, however, requires a positive-going voltage. According to the K3 FAQ at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm#SignalArchitecture , Once ALC is

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Data Filter Bandwidth?

Always been 4 KHz as far as I can tell. Norm is 400 Hz just like CW. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n4lq Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 12:18 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Data Filter Bandwidth? Am

[Elecraft] Shipping Status

Once again Elecraft , it has been quite a while since a shipping update was posted. I could do as Fern suggested in an email to me and call you however if each of us waiting for a radio took the time to call my guess is that many man hours would be lost in answering each individual call. Why not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Pitch adjustment

In a message dated 06/05/2008 05:13:17 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is Elecraft - where - the difficult is performed immediately, the impossible takes a little longer ;) Kevin. KD5ONS NO The difficult was done yesterday, the impossible is done today and

[Elecraft] K3 Heavy hum after Upgrade

Hello, I did the 1.87 upgrade and today did the 1.88. I did not work any ssb after doing 1.87 but today saw some posts concerning ssb output to drive amps, etc. Sooo, I decided to check it out and found that I have heavy hum on the keying of my MH2. I am set for FP.L with biasI initially

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Heavy hum after Upgrade

Tom, I can't think of any reason that the firmware upgrade could have caused this, but one of our engineers will be contacting you shortly to help you figure it out. tnx Wayne N6KR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I did the 1.87 upgrade and today did the 1.88. I did not work any ssb after

RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Heavy hum after Upgrade

Heavy hum is rare. Most experience ho hum or heavy sigh after the upgrade. :-) Sorry ... - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- I did the 1.87 upgrade and today did the 1.88 ... and found that I have heavy hum on the keying of my MH2

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Heavy hum after Upgrade

Make sure the 2 tone osc is set to off George ne2i Sent from my iPhone On May 6, 2008, at 2:10 PM, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom, I can't think of any reason that the firmware upgrade could have caused this, but one of our engineers will be contacting you shortly to help

[Elecraft] Rush To Install Firmware

A word from the wise regarding firmware upgrades. Be not the first to accept the new or the last to reject the old. These words sure saved me hours and days of grief in my years of big mainframe computer management. More than once I have seen supposedly simple upgrades in software cause big

[Elecraft] Rush To Install Firmware

A word from the wise regarding firmware upgrades. Be not the first to accept the new or the last to reject the old. These words sure saved me hours and days of grief in my years of big mainframe computer management. More than once I have seen supposedly simple upgrades in software cause big

[Elecraft] Re-visiting The K2

Hi All, It has been a long time since I built my K2 (#72). But it still is working like a champ! I started pondering the idea of having a 2nd K2 to leave at our summer location so I wouldn't have to haul an extra radio back and forth. Building another one could have been fun, but a friend

[Elecraft] K3 VOX Sensitivity

Many of you have observed that the VOX sensitivity is less in the latest code release for the K3. I believe this is now fixed and has been in testing - with satisfactory results so far - since yesterday. Wayne and I are working on a release targeted for later this week intended to fix this

[Elecraft] K3: S/N 841 Arrived

K3/100 kit arrived today (May 6, 2008) Ordered 11/28/07. 2.1 filter option. All parts accounted for. 73, Joe N9VX Connersville, IN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

[Elecraft] K3 Filter Backorder

Is there any time frame on the back order of 1.8 filters? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common

Re: [Elecraft] Manuals

At 06:48 PM 05/05/08, David Pratt wrote: In a recent message, David Yarnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I think the manual should be downloadable in Word, Gosh, I sincerely hope not, David; I for one do not wish to have to start installing another Microsoft product. How about Corel

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Backorder

They arrive this week. Eric Lee Buller wrote: Is there any time frame on the back order of 1.8 filters? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width

Vic K2VCO wrote: Stewart Baker wrote: Now I know that it is worth making even a fairly loose LC filter just for occasional AM reception. Keep in mind that you can copy AM stations quite well in SSB mode by zero-beating the carrier and choosing the better sideband (some SWBC stations seem to

Re: [Elecraft] Rush To Install Firmware

On Tue, 06 May 2008 11:51:16 -0700 (PDT), Bob K9PAG wrote: So my suggestion is to look, listen, wait, and then carefully make a decision of when to upgrade to new firmware. Bob K9PAG The more people ingnore this suggestion, the better it works for those that don't. 73, Drew AF2Z

[Elecraft] Re: Upgrade Firmware/ Revert back

The upgrade problem was solved thanks to Wayne. Several of the new features seem to be working. There are so many new bells that I will need several days to check thru them. Basically I did two things for a successful upgrade. I suspected a problem going thru the MKII with No Radio and No

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VOX Sensitivity

Great news. Thanks. I just loaded the firmware in the new rig, so I didn't have anything in the past to judge by. But I was wondering a bit. Fixing problems before I am can even find them. Too cool. Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Backorder

Sweeet! Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: They arrive this week. Eric Lee Buller wrote: Is there any time frame on the back order of 1.8 filters?

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping Status

I can definitely state, that having gone through the wait, and received the radio, that these posts are easier to put up with. ;) Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. VE7AJJ wrote: Once

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Backorder

I was a little optimistic. :-) I am now told by our supplier early next week. 73, Eric WA6HHQ David Wilburn wrote: Sweeet! Dave Wilburn --- Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: They arrive this week. Eric Lee Buller wrote: Is there any time frame on the back order of 1.8 filters?

[Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width - OT

put on his smoking jacket and slippers, sit back in his favorite armchair Smoking Jacket. Ut-oh - not politically correct these days. Now hey're called them Cancer coats - I think. ;-) joking - AM is something less without DSB and a carrier imo... [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full

[Elecraft] K3: AM Reception

I have run a number of tests on my K3 regarding low-level BFO-like whistles reported during AM reception. Signals less than -16 dBm (57 dB over S9) do not exhibit this behavior, but signals above this strength do. For the time being, if you are listening to an AM station that is this huge,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: AM Reception

Seriously, we'll investigate further to see what can be done about this. But in the meantime, please understand that only huge signals exhibit the symptom, and then only if you are not tuned to the station's carrier frequency. 73, Lyle KK7P Wow, Lyle! It sounds like with a little

Re: [Elecraft] K3; SWL Filters

I don't believe it's a zero-sum proposition to design an HF receiver that performs optimally on all bands and modes. Any feature that could possibly be added to the K3 to make it a killer SWL receiver should have no ill effect on it's ham-band performance at all. Paul WW2PT Ken-99 wrote: I

[Elecraft] Something happened behind my back!

My K3 will not turn on. It was semi-alive last night. When I press the Power button, the power supply meter reads about 2 amps and its lighted meter glow brighter, but the K3 front panel lies lifeless. I have been troubleshooting what appears to be a problem: when attempting to calibrate

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon

Hi, I finally did another project on my K2 #4130. I was tired of using a serial cable for just basic control of my K2 with Hamradio Deluxe. I integrated an internal bluetooth interface bound to the KIO2. So, I am still able to use the KIO2 as usual OR via bluetooth connection with my CF-30

[Elecraft] Stereo speakers for k3

I have a pair of MFJ-281 speakers I want to connect to k3 #241. Each speaker has a mono 3.5mm plug at the end of its cable. Does anyone have a better way to connect than by cutting off the connectors and wiring them direct to a 3.5mm stereo plug. There's not much room inside the end of the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon

I forgot to mention that my K2 have now a MAC address :-) 73 J-F VA2SS wrote: Hi, I finally did another project on my K2 #4130. I was tired of using a serial cable for just basic control of my K2 with Hamradio Deluxe. I integrated an internal bluetooth interface bound to the

[Elecraft] K3 Katiegram received

K3/100 kit ordered Dec 10. Katiegram May 5 for shipping in 7-10 days. Exciting! Doug K3KW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] K3 Katie-gram arrived

For those of you watching for these Katie-gram arrived this evening for my Dec 11 K3 order. Happy Camper, N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] Stereo speakers for k3

Pick up a Y 1/8 stereo adapter at Radio Shack and plug it into the back of the K3 (speaker jack). Replace both speaker plugs with stereo types and solder one of the speaker's hot lead to the tip of one plug and to the other plug's ring for the other speaker. This is the most expensive and

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping Status

I was in the same boat until today when I got the Katiegram informing me that my K3, ordered Dec 8, will ship soon. So, you might use a date of 5 months after your order date as the general guideline. They will most likely be able to improve that time as goes by. 73, John W2XS VE7AJJ

Re: [Elecraft] Stereo speakers for k3

Joe, Obtain a Radio Shack PN 274-375 1/8 Dual Mono Jack to 1/8 Stereo Plug Y Adapter. Plug your mono speaker plugs into the adapter and plug the adapter into the K3 speaker jack. 73, Don W3FPR Joe wrote: I have a pair of MFJ-281 speakers I want to connect to k3 #241. Each speaker has a

[Elecraft] OT - Looking for a code buddy

I have decided it is time to learn morse code! I have been using the computer for practice, both sending and receiving. The K3 in test mode makes a great practice oscillator. I made my first, very slow, CW contact today on 20 meters to a very patient ham in Texas. It was probably the most nervous

Re: [Elecraft] Something happened behind my back!

Thomas Norff wrote: Hi Dick, my fully equiped K3 takes 0.87 A while receiving... first of all i would do the initial poweron checks again Good luck, hopefully nothing damaged so far... 73 Thomas, DM7TN -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

[Elecraft] Help with new K3

At long last my new K3 arrived today. Ordered 10/29/07, Katiegram on 4/9 and it arrived May 6, 2008. It is an assembled radio. I have just begun to set it up for operation. But I have run into an early problem. I'm sure it's probably my fault. I purchased a pro-set with the radio.

RE: [Elecraft] Shipping Status

I also received a Katiegram for my second K3 ordered 12/12/2007. However, since I was changing from factory assembled to kit and delivery would have put its arrival while I am away for Dayton, I have asked her to put the order on hold until it can be shipped complete (with the KRX3 that was

[Elecraft] More on K3 trouble

Well, since the first message I tried my other proset which I use for my FT 1000D. I noticed that it had a stereo 3.5 mm stereo plug on it which I use through a 1/4 inch adaptor. It worked fine on the K3! So I wonder if the proset which came with the K3 which has a mono 3.5 plug could be the

[Elecraft] RE: K3 Band Changing using Memories

Windy K5MQ wrote: I took the advice of one of our loyal contributors as I have copied below. Works wonderfully for me. Ah! That's what I was looking for. I need a way to get to each band without scrolling through all the bands because 1) it's quicker when contesting, and 2) I have a

[Elecraft] K3 ham vs general band changes

The K3 manual says the Band switch scrolls through the ham bands. But if I enter a general coverage frequency, say 11.000, it becomes the setting of the nearest ham band. So, when I'm scrolling, I see 7.000, 11.000, 14.000, etc. I have to re-enter 10.100 to get 30m to the right setting. 11.000

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon

J-F: Hey, not clumsy at all! That's very classy, and I'd like to duplicate what you did. I've worked with Bluetooth interfaces before. Could you tell me more about what you did? Specifically, what model Socket card did you use, where you pulled off the serial (I assume TTL-level)