Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K3 Tx Eq question

2012-02-14 Thread Dave Johnson
Dick Going back a few years, there was a lot of work done on the K3 firmware to improve the performance of the audio path on data, particularly on the synchronous data mode for ARQ modes such as Amtor and Pactor. That is one of the reasons why on Data A mode you will not be able to alter the

Re: [Elecraft] My new K3 has arrived on Saturday

2012-02-14 Thread dl1...@t-online.de
Hi, thank you very much to OMs who responded to my e-mail. You helped me very much. Sebastian, W4AS gave the right reference for my HRD -logbook problem. Config: VFO IND to Yes. It now works flawless. Rich VE3KI helped me with the Line-in: With MAIN:MIC SEL set to LINE IN (this is remembered

[Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Timothy Urban
K3 operator used to work CW contests all manually with a paddle plugged into K3 and a pad of paper, now would like to experiment with an integrated logging setup where I use a logging program to both log and send cw. Trying to figure out the shortest line from here to there with least number of

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tim, If your keying speed is at 20 WPM or less you can likely get by without the Winkeyer, but Windows does not allow the logger application to have direct control of the serial port, so there will be some timing differences in the keying. At slower speeds it may not be noticeable, but as

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread WD0ECO
Can N1MM or other logging program be set up to use my computer's one RS232 port to log using the vfo freq and to generate and send cw, or do I need a separate winkeyer USB box? Tim, I have used N1MM with only my direct single interface between the K3 and my laptop since last August and operated

[Elecraft] K3 Transmitter Equalizer

2012-02-14 Thread n5ge
All, What improvements does using transmitter equalization make in one's transmitted signal? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member Only the white eyes would believe they could cut the top off a blanket, sew it to the bottom and have a longer blanket. --

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transmitter Equalizer

2012-02-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tom, You can (and should) apply TX EQ to match the microphone - many mics have a lot of bass response that will eat up transmitter power without adding any intelligibility, so cut the bottom two bands of the equalizer completely down. With microphones that have a flat response, you will want

[Elecraft] HAMCATION 2012 - the movie

2012-02-14 Thread Adriano Perazio
I made a small movie of my entire trip to Orlando last week. It includes some shots of the HAMCATION. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu6ouJdTIEQ 73´s PY2ADR/ZY2C/PR2X __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K1 - 4 For Sale

2012-02-14 Thread C I JONES
I am selling my K1 with 40, 30, 20 and 15 meters, internal tuner and tilt stand to fund my upcoming KX3. This radio functions very well, but will not be needed by me. My price is $400 including shipping and all manuals CONUS. Please email me direct at bpci at aol dot com. Thanks and 73, Ci,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread orthodoxhome
Keith ke...@elecraft.com wrote: One would initially think of a power supply problem, I found out an Astron RS-20 is insufficient. That is good information to know! Thanks. Exactly the sort of info I was seeking when I reiterated someone else's questions about power supplies. Is the

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Tommy Alderman
Tim, You will probably get a lot of under-informed information about using N1MM and Windows to send CW. I have been using Windows and several different 'CW' programs to generate CW since the early 1970's and I can tell you from experience that IT DOES WORK!! Some folks will refer to 'CW stutter'

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Randy Moore
Maybe I'm just lucky (although other data indicates otherwise!), but I operate N1MM in contests with my N1MM keyer speed set to 25-30 wpm (usually 28 wpm) and have never detected a problem with it. I'm running Windows 7 (64-bit) on a fairly new CPU, and that probably has a lot to do with it. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

2012-02-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The KPA500 fold back point in firmware is an SWR of 2:1 at its rated output of 500W. (This is based on reflected power and will occur at lower SWRs if the amp is operated above 500W) At that point it first inserts a 3 dB input attenuator and flashes the fault LED. (This is a soft fault.)

[Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR 12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
Early K3s had tin plating on the connectors that supply 12 V DC to the KPAIO3 and KPA3 modules. We discovered that in some climates the tin plating can eventually corrode, reducing voltage to the PA module, especially when operated at high duty cycle. This can result in an ERR 12V warning

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
My main shack computer is an 8-year-old Pentium 4 running Windows XP. At various times, I have run serial port and parallel port CW, as well as Winkey. I never had any difficulty with CW quality with any keying method and N1MM Logger. I have settled on Winkey, for two reasons. First, a

[Elecraft] K3 Transmitter Equalizer

2012-02-14 Thread Anthony Scesny
Hi Tom, Not quite sure if you are referring to Menu item TXG VCE -3.0 to +3.0. The way I adjust it is to key up the CW power on your antenna tuner while keeping it dipped, and note the reading. Switch to SSB, turn Processor CMP back to Zero and talk into the mic until you get 5

[Elecraft] OT: RS232 ports on newest desktop computer motherboards

2012-02-14 Thread David Windisch
Nothing new here, I'm sure; I simply was happily reminded of this during research on gaming machine motherboard candidates. The mobo mfrs seem to disguise the naked (9-pin!) RS232 headers on their boards with names like COM, LEGACY, etc. Have a look at your own board's naked headers, if you're

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread n6ax
Mark, an RS-35 ought to be plenty capable of powering your K3. I am using a Drake PS-7 (originally for the TR-7) which doesn't sag at all yet I am having the same problem with my K3 TX power that you reported...sent a note to K3 Support and will let you know any information. John On Tue

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RS232 ports on newest desktop computer motherboards

2012-02-14 Thread Brian Alsop
The mobo I had also had an LPT port pin connector on board. The only difficulty was that it was a non-standard sized connector and the pin numbers had different functions than usual LPT connectors. Also keep in mind there are at least two standards for the pin numberings on the onboard mobo

[Elecraft] verapines

2012-02-14 Thread Jan Sluchak
Gentlemen: http://ampinteriors.com/ageown.php?anybyahooID=52 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:14:29 _ And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. (c) Chelsy wegroept __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Tony Estep
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR n...@contesting.com wrote: ... never had any difficulty with CW quality with any keying method... === Yeah, same with MixW. I have used it for years to key CW at many speeds and never had a single timing issue. There are very

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR 12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Jack Berry
Wayne, Define older K3 please. Can you let us know when you started shipping K3's with gold contacts; date or S/N? Thanks! Jack - WE5ST From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR 12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
I'll look into the date. tnx Wayne On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:20 AM, Jack Berry wrote: Wayne, Define older K3 please. Can you let us know when you started shipping K3's with gold contacts; date or S/N? Thanks! Jack - WE5ST __

[Elecraft] KAT500

2012-02-14 Thread n5ge
What's he latest news? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member Farmers have learned that rotating crops improves productivity and saves the land. Voters should increase productivity and save Our Land by rotating politicians at the ballot box. -- Otis

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread Tony Estep
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 9:27 AM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote: Is the RS-35 up to it?.. Yes, but. Some of the parts seem to be under-engineered. Mine failed after a year or so, and I found this very enlightening page with lots of info on how to rebuild it and why it failed in the

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Adriano Perazio
Mine is s/n 4795 and showed this problem last week. After turn off it disapeared. So must be it. PY2ADR -Mensagem Original- From: Jack Berry Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 2:20 PM To: Wayne Burdick ; Elecraft Reflector Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Older

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread nr4c
That's odd, as yours is newer than mine, and I'm pretty sure mine has gold plated pins on all connectors. And, my K3 was delivered Aug3, 2010. Well after the 2009 date. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:37:36 -0200, Adriano Perazio wrote: Mine is s/n 4795 and showed this problem last

[Elecraft] K3 Owners manual translated in Italian

2012-02-14 Thread carlo bianconi
The K3 owners manual is available translated in Italian language, following exactly the page numbering of the original. All the details here: http://www.carlobianconi.com/it/component/content/article/54-articolo-in-evidenza-2.html All the best Carlo IK4ISQ

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem [more info]

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
The change was implemented around May of 2009, meaning radios with serial numbers in the low 3000's. If you have a K3/100 more recent than this and you're seeing ERR 12 V, check the Faston terminals on the circuit breaker (they are crimped, and could be soldered or replaced). Also verify

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Stewart
I had a look inside my K3 today. Although it is an early one, S/N 307 it has a new RF board with gold pins.However, these mate with the KPA103 Interface Module which has sockets that are tinned. I thought that there was a danger that over a period of time the tin would migrate onto the gold

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Vic Rosenthal
I have good results with n1mm too, with an older xp computer. Difficulties may be caused by internet activity (i don't use cluster in contests). Vic Sent from my phone On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:36 PM, Randy Moore wrmoor...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe I'm just lucky (although other data indicates

[Elecraft] KPA500 Vs. Kenwood

2012-02-14 Thread Francisco Siso Hennessey-HK3W-
Last friday I bougt a KPA500 and is on the way right now, I want to know what cable do I have to use in order to connect it to my Kenwood radios?,(TS-870SAT y TS-480SAT) what is the correct configuration or if you have an schematic I'll appreciate this 73 Siso HK3W

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
Both the production change and the field modification result in gold- to-gold contacts throughout the 12 V circuit to the PA. Wayne N6KR On Feb 14, 2012, at 9:12 AM, Stewart wrote: I had a look inside my K3 today. Although it is an early one, S/N 307 it has a new RF board with gold

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Owners manual translated in Italian

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
Grazie, Carlo! Sono sicuro che questo è stato uno sforzo enorme. Wayne N6KR On Feb 14, 2012, at 9:01 AM, carlo bianconi wrote: The K3 owners manual is available translated in Italian language, following exactly the page numbering of the original. All the details here:

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Adriano Perazio
I´m not pretty sure but mine was Oct. 2010 but the problem was exactly the same except for the msg error. I didn´t see any but i tried to put more than 12w but no way. I went into the menu to check if the PA was enable and yes. After shut down it was normal agn. As i stopped radio after that

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread Dennis Moore
On 2/14/2012 7:27 AM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote: Is the RS-35 up to it? I'm using a second-hand RS-35M with no issues. Bought it from a friend of mine who had been using it for quite awhile. It's more than capable. 73, Dennis NJ6G __

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Stewart
Thanks Wayne, Does the field modification also include changing pins on the KPA3 PCB, as mine are tin plated ? 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:21:31 -0800, Wayne Burdick wrote: Both the production change and the field modification result in gold- to-gold contacts throughout the 12 V

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread Keith
Sounds like maybe the LPA has a problem. Try the following test; With the bottom back cover off, radio powered up. If you have a FLIR camera watch the 3 LPA FETs. If not, put a finger on each and TAP (not push and hold) the XMIT button They should start to get hot EVENLY! Takes 5 or 10

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] 12 volt error

2012-02-14 Thread Mike Rodgers
A problem similar to this as I recall a while back and may have been hi current on 10m where rf was getting in the dc power and causing shutdown. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Vs. Kenwood

2012-02-14 Thread nr4c
Try downloading the manual for the amp from the Elecraft website manual download page. Should show you everything you need to know. ...bc On Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:17:05 -0500, Francisco Siso Hennessey-HK3W- wrote: Last friday I bougt a KPA500 and is on the way right now, I want to know

[Elecraft] WTT my HF beam for KX1, K1, Transverter

2012-02-14 Thread jacob chambers
Greetings:   I have, in my garage and not being used, a Cushcraft MA5B mini HF beam. It is in fine working condition - great for light duty rotators or as a lightweight beam to take to field day. I'd love to find someone near Lexington, KY who might be intererested in a trade. Depending on the

[Elecraft] KPA-500 arrived

2012-02-14 Thread Hunsdon Cary III
KPA-500 #698 arrived, fittingly, on Valentine's Day...today. Can't wait to begin the build tomorrow as a City Council work session and meeting tonight preclude beginning that today - I'll try to be patient! 73, Cary, K4TM LYNCHBURG VA H. Cary III h3c...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
I'm pretty sure, but check with k3support when you order the mod kit. 73, Wayne N6KR On Feb 14, 2012, at 9:35 AM, Stewart wrote: Thanks Wayne, Does the field modification also include changing pins on the KPA3 PCB, as mine are tin plated ? 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:21:31

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread David Gilbert
A lot depends upon your computer and what other apps you are running on it. I have a five year old quad core Intel machine running Windows XP and during contests both N1MM and CW Skimmer are often active. I typically run CW speeds of 28 or 30 wpm and might get one or two minor stutters

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Matt Murphy
I have a winkeyer USB but still just use N1MM for keying. I have not had any problems with it. I actually prefer the feel of the K3's built-in keyer (for sending by hand), but since sending CW via CAT commands is not supported by N1MM, the winkeyer is the only approach that allows you to adjust

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possibleERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Cady, Fred
The mod may not solve everything. At C6ATA last november, one of the K3s which had the Elecraft installed pin changes failed again. KB7Q ended up jumpering around the pins to get back on the air for the contest. I don't know if the pins were gold to gold or what but it was the classic ERR12V

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Ralph Parker
I had this problem after #1823 came back from PJ6A. Luckily, it didn't happen while we were there, although another K3 did show this error. Tnx goodness we had a spare (mine). I bought a set of gold pins (they were not offered for free), but elected to use the 'bypass surgery' method, suggested

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Ralph Parker
Back in my NA days (under DOS), I used the serial and then the printer port to key the radio via a simple transistor interface. When I switched to N1MM (under XP), I used a microHAM interface to avoid the stuttering, and to exchange info (frequency, etc.) with the radio, as well as send perfect CW

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
I was unaware of this, but I'll check with support to see what they did about it. The station may have been running extremely high duty cycle in worst-case temperature/climate conditions. We need to handle this, of course. (Nothing like extended field testing to get the engineering team

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
Tim, Winkeyer is a great piece of equipment and was needed for the K2 after some changes to N1MM years back, due to timing issues. For the K3, you do not need Winkeyer at all, and we're talking up to 40 WPM. You do need two ports. You can use the LPT port or USB to Serial adapter from your

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread WD0ECO
I only use one port and the single interface (USB to Serial) from N1MM generates the CW and PTT. You do not need any kind of built or external keying interface to key the K3. It's very simple and straight-forward. 73, Mitch Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote Tim, Winkeyer is a great piece

Re: [Elecraft] verapines

2012-02-14 Thread Robert Sands
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[Elecraft] Secondary Allocation at 472-479 kHz Approved at WRC-12

2012-02-14 Thread W0FK
Per ARRL, delegates attending the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) have approved a new 7-kilohertz-wide secondary allocation between 472-479 kHz for the Amateur Radio Service. http://www.arrl.org/news/view/amateur-radio-gets-secondary-mf-allocation-at-wrc-12 Implementation won't

Re: [Elecraft] Secondary Allocation at 472-479 kHz Approved at WRC-12

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
The K3's synthesizer was never intended to go below 550 kHz, originally. We changed the firmware to get it to 490, but to get to 472 may require a hardware modification to the synthesizer that adversely affect coverage of other bands. So I can't guarantee anything. But once the new band is

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Buck - k4ia
Don't tease us like that. ;-) What is the bypass surgery method? I don't remember seeing it. Buck k4ia On 2/14/2012 2:41 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: I had this problem after #1823 came back from PJ6A. Luckily, it didn't happen while we were there, although another K3 did show this error. Tnx

[Elecraft] K3/10 # 6219 alive and well

2012-02-14 Thread Keith Hamilton
I finished the building of my new K3/10 today and it is alive and well! Thank you Elecraft! 73 Keith N8CEP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread KM4VX
Will the P3SVGA be capable of direct connection to a monitor separate from the computer monitor that might be enabled for other uses with the K3? For my purposes if I am going to use a larger screen (may or may not be useful) I would want it to be a dedicated monitor that does not interfere with

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ron, Yes, and in fact, the monitor *must* be dedicated to the P3VGA function (unless you put a switch on the VGA cable), it cannot be shared with the PC. The P3VGA connects directly to the monitor - no computer involved. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/14/2012 4:43 PM, KM4VX wrote: Will the P3SVGA be

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Buck, The bypass surgery is a method of soldering wires around the KPA3 connectors that carry high current 12 volts. I have seen the pictures and words in the past, but I cannot locate them right now. You would do better to change the connectors. I know the bypass surgery has been used as an

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Ted Bryant
Ralph, http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php?page=Interfacing+Basicsstructure=N1M M+Logger+Documentation 73, Ted W4NZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Ralph Parker Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 2:53 PM

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I would also think that if one has a DVI and VGA output on the monitor, you could hook up both a PC and The P3VGA outputs to the same monitor and alternate between both inputs using the usual switch located on the monitor itself. This assumes the P3VGA output functions like most video cards and

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
I haven't had a chance to look at the schematics yet, but have been wondering is it feasible to feed 12v to the KPA3 directly from the breaker? Or is that 12v feed used for other things on the RF board and/or riser board? Thinking that a fixed jumper from the RF board to the KPA3 would

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible

2012-02-14 Thread Bruce Beford
First off, I have never experienced this problem (yet) with K3 s/n 559. I have an older PA, as it was ordered with the kit. Mine is in a controlled environment in the shack. That said, if I ever encounter this problem, or simply decide to proactively prevent it, I will most likely jumper

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Jim Noe
Cvv. ( Sent from my HTC smartphone -Original Message- From: Buck - k4ia k...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 1:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem Don't tease us like that. ;-) What

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Keith
If you make TWO jumpers, one on the PA end and one on the main board end, then the current sensor on the riser board will still be in play. This is a fine permanent fix, you just will have to unsolder if you take the PA and riser out. Keith I have pictures, but I think they will be stripped.

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Whether or not that can work might be monitor dependent - that is why I did not mention it. But even if the monitor input cables can be switched by the monitor itself, it is still a dedicated one at a time connection. It sounded to me like the original poster thought there was a PC involved in

[Elecraft] K3 Manual from KE7X

2012-02-14 Thread ke4d
Got my copy of Fred's K3 manual today. About halfway through it and I've learned some things that I didn't know I didn't know! Great read, very informative as I've read on the reflector from time to time. Certainly a must have for K3 owners. John KE4D Brackettville, TX

[Elecraft] [OT] Radio Control via HamLog on iPhone

2012-02-14 Thread Nick Garner
Hello Everyone, Over the years that HamLog (http://goo.gl/BMFzM) has been available on the various mobile platforms out there, I've had several users ask me for a way to get radio information into the app automatically, both at home and/or out in the field, portable, dxpeditions, etc.  In the past

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
It is not common to remove the KPA3, so I would not mind de-soldering one end of the wire(s). If you want to provide high current disconnects, an Anderson PowerPole connector would be ideal - you don't need both the black and the red because it is just a couple of single wires. If you want the

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread David Christ
A suggestion to all when including longer links in your message. I apologize to Tom but as you see below when longer URLs exceed the line length they may be truncated. To prevent this put your lin between angle brackets link Many mail readers will recognize the full URL Example:

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Ian Kahn - Ham
And are we still looking at the P3SVGA shipping late this week or early next? --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 On 2/14/2012 4:43 PM, KM4VX wrote: Will the P3SVGA be capable of direct connection to a monitor separate from the computer monitor that might

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I haven't had a chance to look at the schematics yet, but have been wondering is it feasible to feed 12v to the KPA3 directly from the breaker? The breaker is electrically located on the KPA3 *after* the problematic headers. Unfortunately, the PA current sensor is located on the

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Tony Estep
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 5:06 PM, David Christ radio...@mchsi.com wrote: ... put your link between angle brackets link Example: http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php?page=Interfacing+Basicsstructure=N1M M+Logger+Documentation === Unfortunately, that doesn't work either, sad

[Elecraft] Wanted: KFL3A-400 400 Hz, 8-pole

2012-02-14 Thread Alfredo Vélez WP3C
Hi I would like to know if someone have on sale the KFL3A-400 400 Hz, 8-pole please let me know. 73’ Alfredo Velez WP3C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Split in RTTY?

2012-02-14 Thread Joe K2UF
When in 'data' mode if I try to split I get a 'SPL N/A' display. I do not use the data modes very often. I did not see anything in the manual ( probably missed it). Any help? Thanks Joe K2UF No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons were inconvenienced.

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Rick Bates
Or for a few dollars more, get an HDTV with HDMI/DVI input (computer) and a VGA input (P3), you can switch back and forth AND do PIP with the P3 while watching 'the game'. ;-) Add a frig and there's almost no reason to leave the shack/man cave. :D Actually lately, the price for a monitor

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Don, I use this process regularly when repair or using PC's that have VGA inputs. My personal desktop uses DVI. I do this intentionally. I would also like to correct my previous email posting to mean monitor inputs. I used outputs which is totally wrong. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I believe with PIP and HDMI you still can only do VGA or DVI, one at a time. Watching the tube as PIP is sweet, I must admit. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick Bates Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Ted Bryant
So, how do you avoid the truncation? Btw, copy and paste works. Ted W4NZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Tony Estep Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:25 PM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] another

Re: [Elecraft] Split in RTTY?

2012-02-14 Thread Rick Prather
Joe, The only time I get the SPL N/A is if the VFO's aren't on the same band or if I'm in PSK D mode. All three other DATA modes work fine in split. Rick K6LE On 2/14/2012, at 3:29 , Joe K2UF wrote: When in 'data' mode if I try to split I get a 'SPL N/A' display. I do not use the data

Re: [Elecraft] Split in RTTY?

2012-02-14 Thread Joe K2UF
Thanks guys... another DUH moment. They seem to come more often these days. Sometimes they merge into hours or even days. :o{ 73 Joe K2UF No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons were inconvenienced. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Radio Control via HamLog on iPhone

2012-02-14 Thread KQ8M
When you get this finished for iPad is there a chance for a port to droid? Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nick Garner Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Fred Jensen
On 2/14/2012 4:08 PM, Ted Bryant wrote: So, how do you avoid the truncation? tinyurl.com? There are others 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
With N1MM?? or do you log another way?   Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://k4tcg.org/ http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 # From: WD0ECO

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Cady, Fred
Actually, you don't need a keying interface. The K3 does it all. And I, too, have had no problem keying the K3 from N1MM without a Winkey. In the Config menu, go to PTT-KEY. Rotate VFO A to choose OFF-DTR. (You can also choose any combination of DTR and RTS from the serial port to control PTT and

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
I stand corrected Mitch. You are right, it can be done straight through the Serial (or USB to Serial) port. For some reason or another I was thinking of FSK... No hiccups that I've noticed with three different computers older to newer, all win based... Thanks Mitch! 73, Julius - Julius

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
Another good document, easy to follow, and worth having (unless you completely space and forget about it)! Thanks for putting it together Fred... and GL in ARRL DX! Maybe the prop gods will be kinder. Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group

Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

2012-02-14 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
I had RTTY on the brain Fred! I bought a used K3 a while back and he included your book with it. It helped with some settings I was struggling with, I had forgot I had it until your post. GL this weekend. I'll be on a bit, but not FT. Taking my wife out to a play Saturday night... Cheers,

Re: [Elecraft] WTT my HF beam for KX1, K1, Transverter

2012-02-14 Thread Mike Morrow
I really want a  KX1, but would consider a K1... KX1 = No 15 meter coverage (nor any band above 20 meters). That's bad for the next few years of solar activity. K1 = Excellent 15 meter coverage. Excellent QRP band when open, as is now common. The 17 meter band is also available

[Elecraft] kpa500 builders

2012-02-14 Thread richard allen
If you think your new kpa500 is heavy and has a lot of parts you need to watch this Hallicrafters video from 1944 ... http://www.archive.org/details/VoiceofV1944 Bill Tynan, W3XO posted this link to one of the Texas VHF reflectors. Enjoy! Richard W5SXD

Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 builders

2012-02-14 Thread Phil Hystad
Richard, Thanks for the post. Do you know if there are more videos. This was part 1 that ends with installing the exciter unit. I wanted to see them install the PA. Of course, today the military would use a satellite phone which would be viewed as coming from some aliens of another planet

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Radio Control via HamLog on iPhone

2012-02-14 Thread Nick Garner
That's the plan, Tim. I have the same app currently in the Android Market that will be modified to provide the same functionality. Nick On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 4:13 PM, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com wrote: When you get this finished for iPad is there a chance for a port to droid? Tim Herrick, KQ8M

Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 builders

2012-02-14 Thread Richard Allen
Phil, I noticed that also but could not find it. Perhaps someone else will. I became a ham (K1IGY) 13 years after that film was made. A lot of changes since then. My new kx3 is gonna be a bit better than the BC-348 of my novice days. Richard On Feb 14, 2012, at 10:49 PM, Phil Hystad

Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 builders

2012-02-14 Thread W0FK
Really interesting. Thanks for posting. Lou, W0FK - St. Louis, MO K3 #2513, P3 #620 KX3 *On Order* -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/kpa500-builders-tp7286452p7286604.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 builders

2012-02-14 Thread David Christ
This appears to be part 2 http://www.archive.org/details/VoiceofV1944_2 David K0LUM At 8:49 PM -0800 2/14/12, Phil Hystad wrote: Richard, Thanks for the post. Do you know if there are more videos. This was part 1 that ends with installing the exciter unit. I wanted to see them install the