[Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change

2014-07-01 Thread Rooby
Hello how can I change the CW Sidetone Pitch via the remote interface? I want to set it to a absolute value e.g. 550Hz. Unfortunately the CW command is only for reading. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-Sidetone-Pitch-remote-change-tp7590762.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change

2014-07-01 Thread Matt VK2RQ
Which radio? 73, Matt VK2RQ On 1 Jul 2014, at 4:59 pm, Rooby sdftrb4...@hotmail.de wrote: Hello how can I change the CW Sidetone Pitch via the remote interface? I want to set it to a absolute value e.g. 550Hz. Unfortunately the CW command is only for reading. -- View this

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change

2014-07-01 Thread Rooby
sorry forgot, KX3 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-Sidetone-Pitch-remote-change-tp7590762p7590764.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change

2014-07-01 Thread Matt VK2RQ
If you were talking K2, then I was going to say it may be possible with SW command, but not really recommended since you may have to realign your filters. Then again, if you store the alignment values for different pitches in advance... But since you talk about KX3, then it seems you are

Re: [Elecraft] K3/P3 tuning oddities

2014-07-01 Thread ac2ev
From: Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net Don, ... as I tuned the P3 waterfall started shifting as I tuned. I have the P3 setup to be fix track |Check the FixMode menu selection. |It sounds like it might be set to |Slide. I just checked that. It wasn't that. It's set to half span. It is almost like

[Elecraft] KX3 KXPA combo at Field Day

2014-07-01 Thread John Lawrence via Elecraft
I wish to report in after our radio club Field Day with glowing results using the KX3 and KXPA-100 combo on CW operating as W1PBR from Thomaston, Maine. We were able to work over 700 QSOs using an OCF Dipole while another 100 watt radio was up in the phone band on 40 and 20 during our

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change

2014-07-01 Thread Rooby
Thanks for your reply, Yes you are correct I would like to automate the sideband suppression procedure and there it is stated to set the CW sidetone pitch to 550Hz which I have no idea how to do this remotely. I did not find any way to do in the programmers guide. -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software advice

2014-07-01 Thread Slava Baytalskiy
MacLoggerDX and MacLoggerDX HD (for the iPad) are the best loggers i've found for my Macs. Very visual and VERY easy to setup/use. They don't do rig control besides the normal QSYs when clicking on spots. But they do work with a bunch of rotators. And support from the developer is awesome.

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change

2014-07-01 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Page 8 of the Programmer's Reference. CW (CW Sidetone Pitch; GET only) RSP format: CWxx; where xx is 30-80 (sidetone pitch in 10 Hz units). 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rooby Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 4:25

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
That indicates to me that your soundcard ADC is being overdriven, or that you have a bad soundcard. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/1/2014 1:02 AM, David Cole wrote: Here is a bit more info on the issue... If my friend moves his frequency just out of the radio passband, as shown on the P3, the problem go

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change

2014-07-01 Thread Rooby
Yes CW command is possible but only for reading not for setting the value. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-Sidetone-Pitch-remote-change-tp7590762p7590772.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change

2014-07-01 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I see that now. Sorry for not reading carefully enough. Dick -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rooby Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 6:08 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Pitch remote change Yes CW

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread Ian White
That indicates to me that your soundcard ADC is being overdriven, or that you have a bad soundcard. 73, Don W3FPR The sound card could also be overdriven if another unrelated program has changed the settings. 73 from Ian GM3SEK -Original Message- On 7/1/2014 1:02 AM, David Cole

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software advice

2014-07-01 Thread Peter Wollan
I've looked at logging with an iPad and haven't found it satisfactory yet -- but I haven't tried a Piglet. Just what control does the Piglet allow with an iPad? (1) Can it fetch the frequency in use from the rig (K2 or KX3)? (I think yes.) (2) Can it enter a frequency from the iPad? (3) Can

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread David Cole
Hi, We are starting to focus on the Signalink soundcard itself... I can't imagine it is the Elecraft K3 failing, as a dead carrier does not cause the spray, only when audio is being supplied to the transmitter, and only when from the Signalink, does the problem happen... -- Thanks and 73's,

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread Per-Tore Aasestrand
But why will not the K3 filters take care of any too wide signals coming from the SignalLink? . On 1 July 2014 16:11, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: Hi, We are starting to focus on the Signalink soundcard itself... I can't imagine it is the Elecraft K3 failing, as a dead carrier does not

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread David Cole
I am running JT65, the bandpass is on the order of 1 to 2 KHz, the signalink is spraying across at least 1 KHz. with wideband noise. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
While I hate to point fingers in this situation, the symptoms are that of an unstable (noisy) sound card. Given the documentation of insufficient filtering, regulation and bypassing in that particular device, a noisy USB power line (remember the computer power supplies are switchers with the

[Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread Ramon Tristani
I am considering using my K3 with an Ameritron AL-811H linear amplifier. Yeah, I know, the KPA-500 runs circles around it… but budget is tight here. Are there any interface problems that I should be aware of? If so, are there any fixes for them? Please let me know. Thanks. Ramón Tristani, NQ9V

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread David Cole
Hi Joe, The fellow is aware it is something on his end... I have been trying to pin it to something on my end, and just can't... We have known each other for years and are on good enough terms that we can talk about it with zero issues... He is pretty sure it is the sound card as well... We are

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread Bill W2BLC
Very straight forward to use a tube based amplifier. I ran an AL80A for a year with the K3 before I took the expensive leap. RF out of the K3 into the amp - out of the amp into a tuner - out of the tuner into the antenna. A PTT line from the K3 to the amp. That is all you need. Be sure to

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread Tim Tucker
I've used my K3 with both an Ameritron AL-800H and Ameritron ALS-1300 with no interface issues whatsoever. Tim AE6LX On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 8:12 AM, Ramon Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com wrote: I am considering using my K3 with an Ameritron AL-811H linear amplifier. Yeah, I know, the KPA-500

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread Ramon Tristani
Thank you for the advice. Much appreciated. 73, Ramón Tristani, NQ9V r.trist...@gmail.com http://www.tristaniministries.org On Jul 1, 2014, at 11:47 AM, Tim Tucker ae...@worldwidedx.com wrote: I've used my K3 with both an Ameritron AL-800H and Ameritron ALS-1300 with no interface issues

[Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

2014-07-01 Thread Tony Rowland
When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download? Sent from my iPad __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

2014-07-01 Thread Nr4c
Prob when the modules are ready to ship. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:00 PM, Tony Rowland biggsbigb...@gmail.com wrote: iPad ___ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread Ken Pyke
Mine works perfectly, but I do NOT connect the ALC line. I only connect the Relay line..73   Ken  VE3YK On Tuesday, July 1, 2014 11:50:40 AM, Ramon Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you for the advice. Much appreciated. 73, Ramón Tristani, NQ9V r.trist...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread KB9WMJ
I use an AL-811H and the K3. Just use a RCA to RCA plug to key the amp from the K3. I have my K3 setup to 50W. No issues. - Original Message - From: Ramon Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 10:12 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Ameritron

[Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

2014-07-01 Thread Ellam, Timothy St. J.
Hi I have an issue with my K3. I keep the antennas physically disconnected here and the radio had not been turned on for a week or so. Turned it on last night and it initially worked fine. Made a few Qs on 6m. I then noticed that I could not switch the VFOs back and forth using the A/B

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

2014-07-01 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Another thing to try is load the FPF firmware again. The FPF must match the MCU, that is, when a set of firmware files is released, don't just load one file from the set. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ellam, Timothy

[Elecraft] Logging software for Linux

2014-07-01 Thread Thomas Taylor
What recommendations for Linux logging/operating would fellow hams recommend and why? This would be for use with a K2/KPA100 of recent vintage. Thanks, Tom KG7CFC -- To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.  -

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software for Linux

2014-07-01 Thread Michael Schulz
The best option would be CQRlog. Great features and also great integration with FlDigi. The best LoTW and club membership tracking I've seen. 73 Mike K5TRI Sent from my amazing Windows Phone From: Thomas Taylormailto:li...@comcast.net Sent: ‎7/‎1/‎2014 11:03 AM

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software advice

2014-07-01 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
I have to agree with Sal, I've tried several Mac logging programs. HamLog is pretty darned good on the iPad and iPhone for quick logging when I'm not doing a lot and don't want to bother with a computer. But I use MacLoggerDX on my Mac and really like it a lot. It isn't a real contest logger,

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software for Linux

2014-07-01 Thread William Liporace - WC2L
I would look CQRLOG. It is fully supported, does HAMLIB and FLDIGI. I have not seen anything better for a true Linux logging software! Will WC2L -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Thomas Taylor Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 2:03 PM

[Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again

2014-07-01 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I guess I've blown the speaker amp IC in my K3 again. This is the third time this has happened, twice in one radio and once in another. In this case, the radio had both the AF Output Mod Kit (pair of 470 ohm resistors) and the E85056 Audio Protection Assembly Circuit Board installed. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again

2014-07-01 Thread Fred Townsend
It sounds like there may be another fault in your system. Are you hooking up to any powered external speakers or phones? 73, Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Dave Hachadorian k6ll.d...@gmail.com Sent: Jul 1, 2014 12:28 PM To: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

2014-07-01 Thread Edward R Cole
From: Tony Rowland biggsbigb...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual Message-ID: d42bfb2f-045b-4ace-a21a-d0c3c984a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again

2014-07-01 Thread Phil Wheeler
Some years ago I learned to take only expendable items to Field Day: Myself :-) Otherwise I give items to the Club: Those things always seem to survive! Phil W7OX On 7/1/14, 12:28 PM, Dave Hachadorian wrote: I guess I've blown the speaker amp IC in my K3 again. This is the third time this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again

2014-07-01 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
With SLP=0 and THR=20 you have essentially *no* AGC action. That means nothing is protecting the audio amplifier from strong inputs. I leave it to Wayne or Lyle to calculate the overall gain from noise floor to maximum DSP output but if one has set the audio for comfort on a S4-S6 signal the

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread Mike VE3YF
Ramon: If you do any CW, you might want to experiment with the TX DLY settings. I have seen where many suggest changing the setting from 008 to somewhere around 020. You will have to find which setting works best for you. Other than that you should have no problems using your amp. 73 De

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread d...@lightstream.net
It works fine, but if you're a cw op, don't expect QSK operation without some extra hardware. With my AL-811H, I also used the Ameritron QSK-5 (with appropriate mod to AL-811H) to achieve QSK. It worked very well -- but not *quite* as very well as the KPA500 which I'm using now ;-) 73, Dale

Re: [Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again

2014-07-01 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
On 7/1/2014 4:10 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: more power, the 3.1W amplifier is going to die when asked to produce more than 150 W of peak power. In a properly engineered design, the amp may clip like crazy, but it should be able to survive such abuse indefinitely 73, Ross N4RP 73,

[Elecraft] Austin Summerfest

2014-07-01 Thread Lisa Jones
The Austin Summerfest is August 1 and 2. http://www.austinsummerfest.org/ at the Crowne Plaza in Austin. I believe the hours are 6 to 9 pm Friday and 8 AM to 3:30 PM Saturday. We are looking for 2 or 3 Elecraft Enthusiasts who would like to show off their Elecraft gear and share their

Re: [Elecraft] Austin Summerfest

2014-07-01 Thread Fred Jensen
On 7/1/2014 3:46 PM, Lisa Jones wrote: The Austin Summerfest is August 1 and 2. http://www.austinsummerfest.org/ at the Crowne Plaza in Austin. ELecraft will provide the table (1 or 2 depending upon the equipment available to demonstrate), table cover, banner, literature and your own

Re: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

2014-07-01 Thread gt-i
Talked to Eric at the HamRadio show in Friedrichshafen - he said about September. Elecraft also presented the new PX3 - really cool! 73 Gernot, DF5RF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again - CORRECTION!

2014-07-01 Thread Dave Hachadorian
My posting this morning about blowing the speaker amp chip was in error. Further investigation reveals that I actually blew out the K3's internal speaker. Ohmmeter measurement at the speaker terminals shows that the coil is wide open. This is really good news, because the speaker is easily

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread Bayard Coolidge, N1HO via Elecraft
One issue that someone obliquely mentioned in the various replies that I feel requires greater emphasis, is that the SignaLink USB box is, first and foremost, a sound card and as such requires a great deal more current than a typical USB device and should be plugged into a *powered* USB hub.

[Elecraft] iMic with iSDR on iPad4

2014-07-01 Thread Jenn Hughes
Bought a KX3 in June Trying to use the iSDR app on an iPad 4 to get portable panadapter functionality. Bought a Lighting to USB Camera adapter (Apple Brand) at Best Buy Bought a Griffin iMic on Amazon because I couldn't find it at Best Buy or Frys. Plugged in to iPad 4. After a few second get

Re: [Elecraft] iMic with iSDR on iPad4

2014-07-01 Thread Nr4c
I think it worked up thru iPad-3. Not sure but it works with wife's 2. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Jul 1, 2014, at 10:02 PM, Jenn Hughes 73.n...@gmail.com wrote: Bought a KX3 in June Trying to use the iSDR app on an iPad 4 to get portable panadapter functionality. Bought a

Re: [Elecraft] iMic with iSDR on iPad4

2014-07-01 Thread wb4jfi
I have the KX3, iMic, USB lightning adaptor, and iPad Air. They all work together fine. I have used the iMic and adaptors starting with the original iPad, iPad2, iPad3, and now Air, it has worked on all of them. I have been using them for a few years now, including with the old 30-pin

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

2014-07-01 Thread KB9WMJ
Check to see if you have corroded pins on the front panel. Elecraft has a mod for older K3's that switch them to all gold pins to prevent this. You can always take the front panel off, and reseat them. Keith KB9WMJ - Original Message - From: Ellam, Timothy St. J. tel...@mccarthy.ca