Re: [Elecraft] K3: Is it wrong?

2008-06-11 Thread Peter G3MLO
Having had my K3 for about 2 weeks now I have been listening to the bands more than operating. During this time I have found groups chatting and often I seem to be able to copy everyone where as others in the net struggle. I have done A - B comparisons between my K3 and my Orion 1, the K3 has

[Elecraft] XV432 - users' comments

2008-06-11 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Group. In response to my earlier email asking for the above, I have received one reply so far. Anyway, my second K3 has already been shipped so that it is now no point to place an order for xv432 in order to save shipping costs. Thanks for your time in reading my post. 73 Johnny Siu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 microphone

2008-06-11 Thread G4ILO
giuliano-8 wrote: I have orderd yesterday a K3 Kit version, I hope is sheepped before four mounth actually scheduled ! I have a question regarding the microphone that I can use. I have an ICOM HM-36, from photo the connector appear the same. It is usable? If not I have to order the

[Elecraft] K3: Is it wrong?

2008-06-11 Thread Dave G4AON
With later firmware versions the K3 has a very accurate S-Meter - especially when calibrated using a commercial grade signal generator. So giving a report on what the S-Meter indicates is something you can do with confidence! How often have we smiled when hearing your signal is only S3 but you

Re: [Elecraft] k3/psk on laptop

2008-06-11 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
Limiting factors - well first you should try a side-by-side comparison of the average internal laptop soundcard and a high-end solution. With poor soundcards you get: * Reduced dynamic range, (weak signals will be lost) * Intermodulation. You are limiting a very good RX by using a poor

Re: [Elecraft] k3/psk on laptop

2008-06-11 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
Bit more (Plug) If you're a keen digital modes guy reward yourself and your K3 with a quality product such as USInterface.com Navigator (I have one) or a product from Microham http://www.microham-usa.com/index.html . This is not snake oil, it really makes sense. And clears up lots of cables

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Is it wrong?

2008-06-11 Thread David Yarnes
I think I disagree that a 5/1 report is appropriate. But I suppose this is a matter of interpretation. Strength 1 is intended to convey that the signal is barely perceptible. A signal that is truly that weak should not equate to one that is readability 5 in my view. Loosely translated, it

[Elecraft] K3 Computer Interface

2008-06-11 Thread Don Rasmussen
Eventually N8LP will publish LP-Bridge which will allow PowerSDR to directly control the K3. Thanks Bill, I have an LP-PAN coming. Assuming LP_Bridge comes along to allow PowerDSR to control K3 - is there some great benefit over HRD? Any benefit? I have used PowerSDR a small amount with

RE: [Elecraft] k3/psk on laptop

2008-06-11 Thread Ed Muns
Limiting factors - well first you should try a side-by-side comparison of the average internal laptop soundcard and a high-end solution. I have (US Navigator) and there was no difference. Maybe the internal sound cards I've used are good enough compared to ones you've seen. Also, my only