Re: [Elecraft] RIBBON MICROPHONE

2011-08-15 Thread Ny9h@comcastNet
To each his own,is right. After 30years working under contract with sennheiser, then akg ,then shure brothers I learned how silky smooth a $ .40 element can sound when properly enclosed in anything cute I must confess after being away from the mic biz for a few years it is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

2011-08-15 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi Ed, Edward R. Cole schrieb am 13 Aug 2011 um 11:22: I checked with WSJT9/JT-65B running the spectraJT waterfall: I have no Rx EQ set up. TX EQ for SSB is -16, -16, -9, 0, 0,+3,+6,+6 With USB I have display 500-Hz to 2800-Hz With DATA I have display for 900-Hz to 3400-Hz with no TX

[Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-08-15 Thread N2TK, Tony
I have a question to see if there is an easy, foolproof (almost) way to switch between a biased mike (CM500) and a non-biased mike (Heil Proset). At KP2M we sometimes run multi-op with two K3's. We change ops every 4 hours. I like using the CM500 and another op likes using the Heil Proset. The

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Question re the K3s per band power control

2011-08-15 Thread n5ge
I have never had the problems you guys have described with the OPER and STBY power settings on my KPA500 #119. What do they say at Elecraft Support when you ask them? Have you ever talked with anyone at Elecraft about this? Thanks for ending the thread. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-08-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tony, That sounds like a task for a couple of macros. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/15/2011 7:45 AM, N2TK, Tony wrote: I have a question to see if there is an easy, foolproof (almost) way to switch between a biased mike (CM500) and a non-biased mike (Heil Proset). At KP2M we sometimes run multi-op with

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Question re the K3s per band power control

2011-08-15 Thread Phil Debbie Salas
I occasionally saw this problem in earlier KPA firmware. It seemed intermittant and I was unsure if it was me or the firmware that was causing this - sounds like it was the firmware. I'm currently testing the latest 1.11 and don't see the problem at all. Be patient - I think the latest

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

2011-08-15 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
To Ed... Ed, what is your firmware version? One of the reasons for DATA A was to remove SSB features that were inappropriate for data modes. 73, Guy. On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 6:14 AM, Dr. Werner Furlan fur...@gmx.net wrote: hi Ed, Edward R. Cole schrieb am 13 Aug 2011 um 11:22: I checked

Re: [Elecraft] Hi! Baby, you are to try this unreal stuff!

2011-08-15 Thread Fredric Serota
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-08-15 Thread WD0ECO
Hello, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my K3/100 Kit tomorrow, 8/16/11, and had a question along this line. I am wanting to connect a Yaesu MD-100 desk mic to the front, the Heil Proset headset to the back, a remote foot switch to PTT for both CW and the Heil Proset, and connect my Yaesu

[Elecraft] Proper K3 filter/options selection?

2011-08-15 Thread paule...@yahoo.com
I fell in love with the three Elecraft K3's that we had at ST0R and have decided to order a new one for myself to replace the one that was lost in transit upon return from South Sudan. (all Intrepid-DX Group gear is lost)   Each of the K3's at ST0R were slightly different. I brought a bare-bones

[Elecraft] K3 AM filter (on receive) question

2011-08-15 Thread Edward R. Cole
One of the reasons I bought the 13-KHz filter was to process wide band audio baseband for use by spectrum sw, but it appears the modes limit this if I understand correctly. Example in FL1 (13-KHz) I am only able to reach 4-KHz in USB. Same goes for DATA-A max bw is 4-KHz. AM - 5 KHz, FM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM filter (on receive) question

2011-08-15 Thread Barry N1EU
Edward R. Cole wrote: One of the reasons I bought the 13-KHz filter was to process wide band audio baseband for use by spectrum sw, but it appears the modes limit this if I understand correctly. What limits it is a 4Khz low pass filter that all the audio passes through, independent of

Re: [Elecraft] Proper K3 filter/options selection?

2011-08-15 Thread Jim Brown
On 8/15/2011 9:33 AM, paule...@yahoo.com wrote: Can you experts check this configuration and tell me if it will be ideal for CW/SSB/RTTY? You're ordering more filters than you need. I would go with 2.8 kHz, 1.8kHz and 250 Hz in the main RX, 2.7 kHz and 250 Hz in the second RX. You're only

Re: [Elecraft] Proper K3 filter/options selection?

2011-08-15 Thread Rick Stealey
If you want a separate receive only antenna port in addition to Antenna A/B you might consider the KXV3A option. i.e. for a Beverage on 160. There is no way you can transmit on that port to accidentally damage the receive antenna. I am assuming you are equipping only the sub-rx with the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

2011-08-15 Thread Edward R. Cole
I believe I am running 4.33 (what shows in CONFIG). What we want for WSJT modes is full bw, totally flat freq. response. If I could get 13-KHz it would be great for JT-65 but it appears the K3 DSP limits audio out to about 4-KHz except in AM or FM modes (which are useless for soundcard

[Elecraft] P-3 F/W 01.09

2011-08-15 Thread Richard Fjeld
I just uploaded F/W 01.09 to my P-3. In a word, EXCELLENT. Thanks, guys. Richard Fjeld, n0ce rpfj...@embarqmail.com I'd rather be learning. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Proper K3 filter/options selection?

2011-08-15 Thread Tony Estep
On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM, paule...@yahoo.com paule...@yahoo.com wrote: ...I am ordering in the next day or two... Paul, First, thanks for all you guys did. I never worked you but I think I worked all the other ops, some more than once. Great operating by all, and a hugely

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-08-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mitch, Your MD-100 microphone will not work unless it is modified. You must re-wire the microphone plug to match the Elecraft pinout. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/15/2011 12:24 PM, WD0ECO wrote: Hello, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my K3/100 Kit tomorrow, 8/16/11, and had a question along

Re: [Elecraft] Tokyo Ham fair 2011

2011-08-15 Thread ~BG~
I might be there for the Sunday... ./Ben KJ6PML On Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 6:12 AM, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk wrote: Hello Group, Will I be able to meet some of the elecrafters in this year Tokyo Ham Fair? TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-08-15 Thread WD0ECO
Hi Don, I just replied to you via email an answer along with a couple of other questions. Yes, I'm getting an adapter for the mic in order to use it on the K3 and continue using it on my FT-950. Thanks, Mitch -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

2011-08-15 Thread Richard Ferch
Ed, If I remember correctly, when a DATA mode frequency memory is stored in the K3 the data sub-mode is remembered as part of the information stored at the time the memory is created. For example, if your K3 data sub-mode happened to be AFSK-A at the time the memory was stored, I believe the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

2011-08-15 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
I don't understand why you want 13 kHz for JT65. The system requirements from their webpage are System Requirements • SSB transceiver and antenna for one or more VHF/UHF bands • Computer running the Microsoft Windows, Linux, or FreeBSD operating system • 800 MHz or faster CPU and 128 MB of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

2011-08-15 Thread Tony Estep
On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.netwrote: ...The signal seems to be only 400-500 Hz wide = Stations looking for JT-65 QSOs tune to a central calling frequency, which is on a menu in the program's main panel. Then they transmit somewhere within a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM filter (on receive) question

2011-08-15 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
What limits it is a 4Khz low pass filter that all the audio passes through, independent of mode. The limit is in the audio DSP - you will see the maximum cutoff even on the Line Out which does not pass through the analog (op amp) LPF in the headphone/speaker channel. 73, ... Joe, W4TV

Re: [Elecraft] Proper K3 filter/options selection?

2011-08-15 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I agree with Jim that you are over ordering the filters. That said, I would stick with the stock 2.7 KHz in both main and sub RX. Quite simply, there isn't enough difference in selectivity or IMD performance to justify the cost of the change. Add the 1.8 KHz for narrow SSB in the Main RX (you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-08-15 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
I have created 2 macros to switch between a Heil HC5 and a Icom SM-8 (front and rear) It works fine, but it is not foolproof. The problem is that the BIAS switch toggles, There is no foolproof command - if you press the Heil Macro twice, it will toggle the BIAS on / off. I have asked Wayne

[Elecraft] K3 shutdown

2011-08-15 Thread Hunsdon Cary III
Hi, Chuck: I had the same problem with my K3 using an Astron 35M; tried my SEC1223 switching supply and shut down continued. Very frustrating but I eventually tracked it down to the Anderson Power Pole connectors! I am not a fan of those ubiquitous things! I'll bet that's where you'll find

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-08-15 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
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[Elecraft] [OT] Pruufreeder needed

2011-08-15 Thread Al Lorona
The full-page FlexRadio ad in the September QST has six typos in it. Ouch. I think I see an employment opportunity here. Al W6LX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Pruufreeder needed

2011-08-15 Thread Dennis Moore
Only if you're ri-lahy-uh-buh. Dennis NJ6G On 8/15/2011 3:51 PM, Al Lorona wrote: The full-page FlexRadio ad in the September QST has six typos in it. Ouch. I think I see an employment opportunity here. Al W6LX __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KPA500 Info Button

2011-08-15 Thread Bill
I have seen mention of the AUX button being for future use but have not seen anything that describes the function of the INFO button on the KPA500. Is that also for some future use? 73, Bill - K6WLM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Pruufreeder needed

2011-08-15 Thread Mel Farrer
Reminds me of the first English translation ham manuals of the 1960+.  The words were there in English, but had little in common to the subject, hi. Mel, K6KBE From: Dennis Moore den...@mail4life.net To: Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Proper K3 filter/options selection?

2011-08-15 Thread Jim Brown
On 8/15/2011 10:14 AM, Rick Stealey wrote: If you want a separate receive only antenna port in addition to Antenna A/B you might consider the KXV3A option. Yes, definitely do this. Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 abruptly shuts off during CW transmission

2011-08-15 Thread K4SC
Power supply appears to be the problem. It is an Icom PS-125 that was a gimmee when I got my previous rig, an IC-746PRO. The problem kept repeating even after I reseated the power pole connectors in the K3 rear apron. I then substituted a switching supply I have for my Kenwood TS-480HX and had

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Re: [Elecraft] Saving K2 configuration

2011-08-15 Thread Nigel
Hi John, Mike Markowski AB3AP wrote a neat program back in 2007 which reads the configuration of the K2, see http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/ It takes a few steps to get it installed as it run under java, so follow the instructions carefully.If you are running under windows the steps to

[Elecraft] [K2] KAT2 and SWR calibration

2011-08-15 Thread Chip Stratton
I have a recently obtained K2 with KAT2 module that I am trying to get up to speed. I'll have more questions and data later, but to start with I have a question about calibrating the SWR readings. After going through the procedures in the manual, I find that the KAT2 under reads SWR. When the

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KAT2 and SWR calibration

2011-08-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Chip, I have found many KAT2s that underreport the SWR. There is no harm in setting the REFL pot to maximum if that is what it takes. The KAT2 is not a precision wattmeter when it comes to SWR - the reflected power detected allows it to tune for an SWR minimum, no matter what that value may

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Info Button

2011-08-15 Thread Jack Brindle
The use of the INFO button is described in the KPA500 manual. It is used in clearing and displaying faults without returning the KPA500 to operate mode. Jack Brindle, W6FB On Aug 15, 2011, at 4:14 PM, Bill wrote: I have seen mention of the AUX button being for future use but have not seen