Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question

2013-11-10 Thread Edward R Cole
In my professional work before I retired in 2009, I used N-connectors as much as possible. Some commercial VHF marine radios and the CB radios (required on our boats) had UHF connectors so I bought Amphenol PL-259's for them. I bought antennas that had N connectors. Sealing on boats I used

[Elecraft] OT: For Sale - NUE-PSK modem

2013-11-10 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Elecrafters,   I have a Nue-PSK modem surplus to my requirement and available for sale.  It was returned to the factory for upgrade and installation of USB + RTCC card in May 2013 so that the modem is now like new and with the latest software and hardware.   Nue-Psk modem will

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site

2013-11-10 Thread Edward R Cole
I ran Norton Antivirus several years ago on win2000pro but switched to AVG on all but two of my computers. I have an old win95 laptop that never goes on-line and another backup computer which I run ESET antivirus. MalewareBytes is the only software that catches all the bad stuff. I run a

[Elecraft] K3 CAT-Interface

2013-11-10 Thread Karl-Heinz Kuehlborn
Hello, I have the problem, that the K3 sends continously the frequencies of VFO a and VFO B (FAxxx, FB) out. This results, that the Logging-Program always shows me both frequencies. I was looking around, how I can have just the main VFO in the seriel-Output, but haven't

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Ordered - Battery/Power Questions

2013-11-10 Thread pkhjr
I use the Eneloop XX 2500 and am very pleased. The internal charger charges then just fine. Can't comment on the power supply. I use the Gamma Research HPS-1A which is overkill for only 12 watts but it will also power my K3 at 100 watts and KX3 with the 100 watt amp when I get one. It is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CAT-Interface

2013-11-10 Thread Pierfrancesco Caci
Karl-Heinz == Karl-Heinz Kuehlborn khkuehlb...@outlook.com writes: Karl-Heinz Hello, Karl-Heinz I have the problem, that the K3 sends continously the frequencies of Karl-Heinz VFO a and VFO B (FAxxx, FB) out. This results, that the Karl-Heinz Logging-Program

[Elecraft] K3 no reception CW

2013-11-10 Thread Paul Milward
Hi gang I have a very strange condition with my K3. Absolutely no reception in CW mode on any band. There is dead quiet, no noise no static. It looks as though I can xmit CW, as the red LED lights. All other modes are working normally Thoughts? Suggestions? 73 NU4C

Re: [Elecraft] K3 no reception CW

2013-11-10 Thread Bruce Beford
Verify Roofing filter(s) configured for CW RX? -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY with a K3/0

2013-11-10 Thread Walt W0CP
I have a new k3-k3/0 twin setup going. When I have the k3/0 paired up with the k3 neither can decode digital modes. I assume that's the state of affairs right now. Any plans to include native support for digital in the k3/0? -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 to K3/100 twin issue at K6LRG - mode switches usb to cw

2013-11-10 Thread Walt W0CP
After more testing, I see that, as stated previously, this is a display problem. When in ssb mode and pressing PTT I am modulating the k3 even though the k3/0 diplays cw mode. -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Wanted KXPD3

2013-11-10 Thread Mike Sanders
Looking for the KXPD3 paddles for the KX3. Anyone have one to part with? Thanks, Mike K0AZ K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

2013-11-10 Thread Jim Brown
On 11/9/2013 2:46 PM, Igor Sokolov wrote: I always thought of Beverage as directional antenna that favors low angles. Is it not so? Beverages tend to favor higher wave angles, while verticals favor low angles. Those who have lots of land like to install both Beverages and vertical RX

[Elecraft] P3 display hanging

2013-11-10 Thread NZ8J
I have a K3/P3(w/SVGA) connected to DXLabs Commander and the P3 display hangs from time to time. By hang, I mean it just freezes for a second or two periodically then starts working again by itself, I do not have to do anything to restart it. It seems to be connected to Commanders polling the K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CAT-Interface

2013-11-10 Thread bill conkling
What software? I use DX Labs and don't have this problem. I suspect that if I run split, it might spot both frequencies. More info please. ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Karl-Heinz Kuehlborn khkuehlb...@outlook.com wrote: Hello, I have the problem, that the K3

[Elecraft] Power supply death K3 also any idea ?

2013-11-10 Thread Andrea Borgnino
Hi, today i was in QSO in 17 meter band CW when my power supply (switching from Nissei model MS 280A) has shut down (i was in tx with 100 watt). After i discover that the supply is death.. and also my K3 (#4777) now it's death also..connected to a battery it's not swithing ON... nothing... any

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply death K3 also any idea ?

2013-11-10 Thread Rick Bates
Did you confirm cable and fuses are good? 73, Rick wa6nhc Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable On Nov 10, 2013, at 9:17 AM, Andrea Borgnino a.borgn...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, today i was in QSO in 17 meter band CW when my power supply (switching from Nissei model MS 280A) has shut down

[Elecraft] KX1 Antenna Binding Post Mod

2013-11-10 Thread Chris Ishmael
Since the addition of the ATU to my KX1, and the fact that when operating portable I use an EFHW antenna fed directly with no feed line, I've been wanting to install a set of binding posts to eliminate the need for a BNC adapter. Anyone who's built a KX1 knows that it's a very tight fit inside

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply death K3 also any idea ?

2013-11-10 Thread Harlan
All fuses good? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Andrea Borgnino a.borgn...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, today i was in QSO in 17 meter band CW when my power supply (switching from Nissei model MS 280A) has shut down (i was in tx with 100 watt). After i discover that the supply is death..

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply death K3 also any idea ?

2013-11-10 Thread Andrea Borgnino
yes cable it's good, there was no fuse on cable from K3 to the supply. I just check the K3 with a battery and it's seem that the K3 it's in short circuit.. the battery voltage go to 12v to 0.5v when connected to the K3.. can be the fuse inside the K3 ?? On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 7:19 PM, Rick

[Elecraft] K3/P3 Sold

2013-11-10 Thread John Seney
73 John WD1V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 115, Issue 16

2013-11-10 Thread k6xt
Definitely useful in at least two places. Low bands CW and RTTY. Maybe SSB too altho I don't use SSB much, no data. Lot of effort to install a good directional antenna on 160/80, every advantage helps. Diversity has played a significant role in my lowband operations. My diversity ant is a low

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply death K3 also any idea ?

2013-11-10 Thread Massimo Corinaldesi
Perhaps before die, the 280A delivered an overvoltage output. That could explain both the death of the 280A and the short of the K3. Obviously, I hope to be wrong Massimo I0MCF Il 10/11/2013 20:06, Andrea Borgnino ha scritto: yes cable it's good, there was no fuse on cable from K3

[Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: RIT on/off allowed during transmit; adjustable CW crystal-filter offset

2013-11-10 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, I'm looking for volunteers to test a few K3 firmware changes. See release notes below. If you'd like to try this firmware ahead of the next beta release, please email me directly. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * K3 MCU 4.72 / DSP 2.82, Nov. 10, 2013 * RIT CAN NOW BE TURNED ON/OFF DURING

Re: [Elecraft] K3 no reception CW

2013-11-10 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Paul, Check your RX EQ settings. 73, Mike K2MK Paul Milward wrote Hi gang I have a very strange condition with my K3. Absolutely no reception in CW mode on any band. There is dead quiet, no noise no static. It looks as though I can xmit CW, as the red LED lights. All other modes are

[Elecraft] [KX3] Can't get CW decode to work

2013-11-10 Thread Gary Hawkins
I'm now the proud owner of a KX3 and for the most part have everything setup and working. The one thing I can't get to work currently is the CW (and likely RTTY and PSK) decode. Now the antenna setup I have is not great and I'm suffering from high levels of RF interference. Thus, it's

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Can't get CW decode to work

2013-11-10 Thread Dave
Hi Gary, Let's get the obvious questions out of the way 1st... 1. You have pressed the DATA button in for more than about 1 second and moved the setting to 'RX THR1' through to 'RX THR9' ? 2. Have you tried the various different settings of THRnumber ? 3. Do you have the preamp on? I find

[Elecraft] K3 Com Port Question

2013-11-10 Thread Bill Wiehe
I need some tutelage on Com Ports. The K3 and P3 both use Com Port 6 for access to the computer. Com Port 6 is also used but the HRD/DM780/USB Navigator and MMTTY. This is not a real problem as I do not use all these programs at the same time. However, it would be nice to be able to access the

Re: [Elecraft] FOR SALE-KX3 and T1

2013-11-10 Thread Ron Davidson
Pristine condition KX3-K, #4429, assembled June, 2013. Includes KXFL3 roofing filter, MH3 hand mic, KX3-PCKT cable set, Fred Cady manual, Side-KX side plates and lexan cover, original manuals and boxes. Latest firmware. Selling as a complete package for $1175 shipped/insured CONUS. Also

[Elecraft] K2 mistake

2013-11-10 Thread John Cooper
On the K2 Front Panel Display I put the led back screen through the holes of the spacers. The LCD is already installed over the LED. Couple steps later realized your supposed to take them out. I checked with meter and there not shorting anything out. All resistance checks at the end are good

Re: [Elecraft] K2 mistake

2013-11-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, If I understand you correctly, you are OK. There were some backlight LED assemblies that had short leads, and they had to be soldered from the component side (in that case, the spacers would prevent soldering). If you put the spacers over the LED leads and were able to solder them from

[Elecraft] DSE (dsp echo missing) problem

2013-11-10 Thread Mark
It must be me or this would drive everyone nuts. During the WAE rtty contest, while sending QTCs ( lengthy transmission ) about 1 time in 10, the k3 would lock up and display the ERR DSE message. I run so2r and it happened on both rigs. I would power the affected k3 off and back on and try

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Com Port Question

2013-11-10 Thread Tony McClenny
Bill, You may wish to visit my website and check the How To section as I have documented how I use my K3 and five different software programs all at the same time with a single serial or USB port - the necessary software is LP_Bridge, which is free - based on its value, I suggest once you get it

[Elecraft] W2 alarm tripping question

2013-11-10 Thread Charles Johnson
When my W2 is set to trip, or interrupt the PTT line, when the SWR rises above a preset level, the manual says to push the sensor or range button to reset the W2 and re-enable the PTT line. Problem is, I have to push the sensor or range buttons multiple times, usually four, to get the W2 to

[Elecraft] Paying for xtra k2 parts

2013-11-10 Thread wt5y
I'm looking for anyone that may have extra k2 parts. In the process of building one by parts bags.  But I need some oddball items. The encoder.  The acryllic lens for the front panel.  Any uneeded stand offs chassis screws and 2d fasteners.  The side panels from unused blank enclosure?  Tilt

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Com Port Question

2013-11-10 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Bill: There are port sharing programs, such as LP-Bridge, that permit multiple programs to share the K3's single COM port. What these programs do is stand in for the K3. The port sharing owns the K3's single serial port, and the port sharing program provides virtual ports that your other

[Elecraft] I broke my KX3 already

2013-11-10 Thread Gerry leary
Sent from my iPhone this time well the first thing I have to say is the cake street is the most amazing piece of amateur radio equipment I have ever played with Ima blind guy and I use ham pod to read the menus while in one of the menus I somehow disabled the antenna tuner and now when I go

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Com Port Question

2013-11-10 Thread Bill W
Thanks for the feedback. I will follow-up on the suggestions. 73, Bill W0BBI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Com-Port-Question-tp7580665p7580675.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.