Re: [Elecraft] k3 firmware update.

2008-07-10 Thread Brett Howard
What mode are you in... Try using the auto notch when you're in SSB mode... The auto notch isn't there in CW mode because it can't really tell the difference between a signal and a carrier with out making a lot of assumptions that have high probability of being wrong... On Thu, 2008-07-10 at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - DSP IF Width Increment

2008-07-10 Thread AD6XY
I agree the main issue is the shift. If you are looking in 50Hz you can not use shift, but you can use the CW offset. Musicians might recoil in horror at a 25Hz error in their sidetone, but it is a reasonable fix for the moment. -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K3: S/N 1219 arrival

2008-07-10 Thread F H Plomp
Statistics of S/N 1219: Ordered   :  2/21/08 Katiegram:  7/03/08 Confirmation:  7/07/08 Shipped   :  7/08/08 Delivered : 10/07/08 at 09.40 GMT (11.40 LT) So the estimated delivery time of 4 months at the time of ordering was only extended by 2 weeks. Well

Re: Re: [Elecraft] BL2 Balun Heating

2008-07-10 Thread d.cutter
My doublet ladder line feeds straight into the K3 without external tuner. Why use another box? David G3UNA From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/09 Wed PM 09:12:34 BST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] BL2 Balun Heating Just passing along some information that

Re: [Elecraft] K2 audio pops

2008-07-10 Thread Bill Coleman
On Jul 8, 2008, at 5:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a new k2 that is all but useless as a CW rig because of audio pops when transition from tx to rx. Pop is also present when power on or pwr off, vol setting no difference in level of pop. Worse with NR off.

Re: [Elecraft] k3 firmware update.

2008-07-10 Thread Steef PA2A
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[Elecraft] balun question

2008-07-10 Thread Rich Ardolino
Is the BL-2 a current balun or a voltage balun? Rich k2cpe K2 #1102 ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] balun question

2008-07-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Rich, It is a current balun in both the 1:1 and 4:1 configurations. 73, Don W3FPR Rich Ardolino wrote: Is the BL-2 a current balun or a voltage balun? Rich k2cpe ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] WA3WSJ PSK31, SSB CW Portable in Delaware!

2008-07-10 Thread Edward R. Breneiser
Hello all, Please look for WA3WSJ/p operating psk31, cw and ssb from the Lewes, Delaware. I'll be on a family vacation and will be on the air in the every evening from about 22:00utc until 02:00utc. I will be on psk31, but do some cw and ssb work to. Look for me in the mornings too around

[Elecraft] Flashing NB Icon

2008-07-10 Thread Brett Howard
So reading about the NB the NAR/MED/WID is how long you blank for and the 1-7 is the blanking level. Its mentioned that the higher the number the more aggressive the blanking. So I'm assuming the higher the value the lower the trigger point for a blanking event? So then in the errata says that

[Elecraft] Not receiving posted messages

2008-07-10 Thread Thomas Kuehl
Hi,   Since subscribing to the list about a week ago I haven't received any of the messages that have been posted. I know this because I see that many have been listed in the archive. I am able to post a message and receive responses directly addressed to me, but that is the extent of it.   My

Re: [Elecraft] Not receiving posted messages

2008-07-10 Thread Bob Tellefsen
You're 5NN here, Thomas. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: Thomas Kuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:35 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Not receiving posted messages Hi, Since subscribing to the list about a week ago I haven't received

[Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

2008-07-10 Thread OE5CSP-Chris
Hi, I´d like to build the Rf probe from th K2 kit.Elecraft says I need a 1N34A Diode, but this one is hard to get in my small town.Can I take another one and which diode should I take? 73,Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] WTB: Elecraft KX1

2008-07-10 Thread Fraser ROBERTSON
I'm looking for a fully loaded KX1. Please reply off list. Thanks / 73 Fraser G4BJM [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] truble contacting elecraft

2008-07-10 Thread Paul
hi im haveing truble contacting elecraft. i had a email from lisa on the 27/06 08. she was haveing truble getting emails to me. they kept bouncing back i dont know This can be a problem when using a mass market ISP, like BTInternet. Such ISPs tend to use simplistic anti-spam filtering that

Re: [Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

2008-07-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Chris, The 1N34 is specified because it is a germanium type and the low voltage drop of the germanium junction is preferred for accurate readings at low RF Voltage levels. Other germanium diodes will do that task just as well. Watch the peak reverse voltage rating for the diode you choose,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 band button perspective

2008-07-10 Thread Paul
FYI... If someone says, I like the low bands, I know that they mean 40/80/160. The high bands are (before WARC) 20, 15, and 10. ON4UN's book, covering operations on 40/80 and especially 160 is titled LOW BAND DXING. Right. So the lowest band is TOP BAND. Makes perfect sense. Paul N4LCD

Re: [Elecraft] truble contacting elecraft

2008-07-10 Thread Alan Bloom
The ultimate solution to an ISP that blocks your email is to change ISPs. I've generally found that ISPs really don't care if they block more than spam, regardless of what they tell you. Some don't even have white lists. Why reward an ignorant, incompetent, or arrogant ISP with your

Re: [Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

2008-07-10 Thread Jim Wiley
Chris - I think the 1N5711 is a suitable substitute. It is not a germanium diode, but rather a Schottky barrier silicon diode - sometimes called a hot carrier diode. Schottky type diodes have low forward drop and work well for most RF detector applications, and are readily available and

[Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Ken Kopp
No, Comcast is the worst, by far! (:-)) It's impossible for Rose to reach her case and cover customers that are Comcast subscribers. This is why you see an occasional broadcast message from her to a list member. From the customer's viewpoint it just looks like she's not responded to a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Dave Martin
No, Comcast is the worst, by far! (:-)) It's impossible for Rose to reach her case and cover customers that are Comcast subscribers. This is why you see an occasional broadcast message from her to a list member. From the customer's viewpoint it just looks like she's not responded to a

RE: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Bob Serwy
They can keep Comcast and use a free Google or Hotmail account. Bob Serwy - N9RS Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:16 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT: ISP

Re: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
COMCAST blocks by sender email address (a poor practice), so if your email address has been used by a spam merchant (as mine is) then you can't talk to COMCAST members. Better providers block by originating IP address as well as other more sophisticated means. Simon Brown, HB9DRV

Re: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM
Dave Martin wrote on 07/10/08 01:29 PM: No, Comcast is the worst, by far! (:-)) It's impossible for Rose to reach her case and cover customers that are Comcast subscribers. This is why you see an occasional broadcast message from her to a list member. From the customer's viewpoint it just

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Scan Rate

2008-07-10 Thread Brett Howard
I don't see to much need to change the scan rate really. It scans through as quickly as it can (or slightly slower depending on where you have the tuning rate set before asking it to scan). Then it stops on whatever it finds. Granted the dwell time being settable would be nice but I find that

[Elecraft] K3 serial 1216

2008-07-10 Thread shwhafen
This is a factory built[by Cody] K3 ordered Feb 16, 2008 received July 10. 2008. ATU, 2.7, 1.8 400 Hz filters with KXV3 transverter module. All seems to be working fine. Indeed, very good rig. Steve W6HPK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

2008-07-10 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In Europe you could use a OA-02 which is a germanium diode. Jean-Claude PJ2BVU ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Brendan Minish
Comcast regularly block Entire countries and/or ISP netblocks In addition to this they will not engage with mailadmins (such as myself) from other ISP's Your best bet if you are a comcast subscriber is to use gmail or similar On Thu, 2008-07-10 at 22:37 +0200, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote:

RE: [Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

2008-07-10 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Right on, Don. Like Jim, I often turn to the 1N5711 when a 1N34 isn't available. The 1N5711 has a forward drop of about 0.35 V max. It's very common and inexpensive here in the USA so I'd expect it to be available almost anywhere. Types to avoid are the common switching diodes such as the 1N914

Re: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Phil Kane
On 7/10/2008 1:29 PM, Dave Martin wrote: I wonder if those who are stuck with Comcast or simply persist in using it could get *all* their mail by using a yahoo or gmail account. Is it just mail to the comcast email addresses they block or do they actually block traffic from other mail

Re: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Julian, G4ILO
I don't know why anyone bothers with ISP mailboxes and local PC mail clients any more. I moved all my work and personal email addresses to Gmail accounts which I access via the web and it is just fantastic. I can read my mail from any computer, anywhere in the world, as well as my work PC, shack

Re: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Phil Kane
On 7/10/2008 3:33 PM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: I don't know why anyone bothers with ISP mailboxes and local PC mail clients any more. I moved all my work and personal email addresses to Gmail accounts I now use Google Docs for spreadsheeting and letter writing, we've moved the office accounts to

RE: [Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

2008-07-10 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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[Elecraft] K2: Audio hiss in headphones w/ KDSP2...

2008-07-10 Thread Steve Kallal
I posted this question before and never got any response.   I have a K2/100 SN 2289 w/ the KDSP2. There is a definite soft hiss in the headphone output. It disappears completely when putting the KDSP2 into bypass mode. So I know it is from the DSP and not from QRN. I use the K2/100 almost 

Re: [Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

2008-07-10 Thread Nick-WA5BDU
It's common to recommend a Schottky as a replacement for the 1N34A. I've done it myself. That's why I was surprised to find this web page - http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/diode_vf_vs_if.htm where this guy discovers that the Schottky diode (1N5711, to be specific) can show some pretty

Re: [Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

2008-07-10 Thread Jack Smith
Nick: In the standard RF probe configuration, the diode carries little to no current, as it works into a high impedance digital voltmeter, or, in the old days, a 50 uA moving coil meter. My Vf/If diode measurements are for currents quite a bit higher than involved in a typical RF probe. If

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Audio hiss in headphones w/ KDSP2...

2008-07-10 Thread Lyle Johnson
Please let me know if someone has this problem or has resolved it. URL:http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/modAny.html#KDSP2 and look up the link for Hiss Reduction by adding the KAF2 LC-filter. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] truble contacting elecraft

2008-07-10 Thread Jim Miller
In talking to my ISP about problems I was having getting emails to some people, he mentioned that some block messages simply because there are more than a selected NUMBER of recipients and that triggers the spam filter. Try sending the messages with fewer recipients (or even only one recipient

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Audio hiss in headphones w/ KDSP2...

2008-07-10 Thread Steve Kallal
Tnx Lyle, I've seen that link before. It links to http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2003-10/msg00581.html which is broken. Maybe I can browse the old archives 2003-10 from a different archive. 73, Steve N6VL - Original Message From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - It's here. S/N-1195

2008-07-10 Thread Jim Miller
OK, how did you make that happen? 73, Jim - Original Message - From: Nick-WA5BDU [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:37 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - It's here. S/N-1195 My K3 S/N 1195 arrived today at 18:00 local, 30 minutes ago Ordered

[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXG Message

2008-07-10 Thread Mike Downs
I get an ERR TXG message after running the high power TX gain procedure on 12, 15, and 17 meter bands. However, both the K3 and my wattmeter show 50 watts output in each case. This error message does not show up on any of the other bands, and it does not show up when operating on any of the

RE: [Elecraft] k3 firmware update.

2008-07-10 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
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[Elecraft] K3 for sale

2008-07-10 Thread VE7AJJ
It's a Sad day -- for the k3 and me. I have to sell my K3. It is 5 weeks old give or take. I put it on the air June 10 of this year. Serial number is 0997 so it is just under the 1000 mark. In the short time that I have had this radio I have really developed a liking for it but health

[Elecraft] K3 1208 arrives in Colorado

2008-07-10 Thread Dick Housden, W0NTA
K3 #1208 arrived here in Greeley, CO yesterday as expected. Ordered on February 19. Received notice from Katie on July 2. She shipped it on July 3. It is a kit K3/100 with the auto tuner, 1.0KHz filter, and 400Hz filter. All arrived in excellent condition including the mixer board. It went

RE: [Elecraft] OT: ISP problems

2008-07-10 Thread Brett Howard
If you're storing stuff on an in-house server then you are your own email provider and if you are having problems with spam blocking software causing you problems then the fault lies close by... (you can at least reach the party to be blamed with a baseball bat). Most companies with more than 10

[Elecraft] rig file for K3 for LOG-EQF / WIN-EQF??

2008-07-10 Thread Allan Taylor
Greretings, I downloaded from this reflector a K3.RIG file for LOG-EQF/WIN-EQF. It didn't work. I don't remember who supplied it. As it turns out, the K2.RIG does work. Could someone point me to a K3.RIG file available somewhere for all the features of the K3?? -- 73 Allan K7GT

[Elecraft] Small problem with XV50

2008-07-10 Thread w2bvh
Hi I've got a small problem with my XV50. The XV 50's keyline is driving the 2 relay coils that switch my hb 100W amp in and out. In CW, once in awhile the headphones remain muted for a few morse elements (maybe a second), but I hear the relays (don't know if they're the XV50 relays or the