Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Stewart
I would like to have the ability to see the split as a Delta frequency display. It is a feature on my old TS180S that I miss on the K3. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:38:31 -0600, Dwayne Rohmer wrote: How about CONFIG: DELTA-F LED (nor or FLASH) 73, Dwayne WV5I On 2/18/2015

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

2015-02-18 Thread Dominic Baines
Chris, I had this issue with both of my KX3 #1082 and #2334 after using on and off for about 12 months on DX trips from beaches where they get used with the connectors being done/undone over and over. The power barrel connector on the later model numbers (Elecraft will have to advise) are

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Michael Eberle
How about a menu option for flashing or non-flasing delta f lamp? Sent from my U.S. Cellular® Smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com /divdivDate:02/18/2015 12:17 AM (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: d...@nk7z.net /divdivCc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] G Ops - K Line description in RadCom - slightly OT

2015-02-18 Thread Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO
While the KPA500 is rated at 500W I believe that in practice it can deliver up to 600W. Unlike some manufacturers, Elecraft is conservative in its power ratings. On 18 Feb 2015 13:05, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Slightly off-topic, but I've opened up my March RadCom, to find a WS add on

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

2015-02-18 Thread Matt VK2RQ
You want the retention clip: http://www.andersonpower.com/files.php?file=02628.pdf 73, Matt VK2RQ On 18 Feb 2015, at 4:03 pm, Rick Bates happymooseph...@gmail.com wrote: Because the is no locking mechanism to keep them connected; far too easy to pull apart. Not the black/red paired

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Ken K3IU
Please leave it alone. The TX marker point to B and the SPLIT with a border around it is enough. 73, Ken K3IU ~~ On 2/17/2015 7:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Or, we could replace the *entire* VFO A display with the word SPLIT during key-down. This

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Who said anything about removing diversity? That would *never* happen...

2015-02-18 Thread Ian White
I know it's true, but I don't see WHY the receivers need to be phase-locked. After all, the signals are entirely separate until they are combined in your head. There isn't a question of interference/ reinforcement at RF. Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO That is correct: the only relevant requirement for

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO
I think as you and W4TV have pointed out, there isn't a problem in determining that SPLIT is on. Not noticing that it's OFF is the issue! Wayne can make the radio sit up and whistle 'Dixie' when SPLIT is on and it will not help. I used to be prime cop meat until I made a macro to turn on

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread N2TK, Tony
While we are on this subject, I have PF1 programmed for split up 2KHZ and PF2 programmed for split up 5KHZ. Is there a way I can program RCVR B to have a very wide filter setting tied into PF! Or PF2? Right now after holding in either PF1 or PF2 I need to go into B SET to open up the bandwidth. I

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Mitch Wolfson DJØQN
Joe, that is a great idea, but it doesn't go far enough. Some users might switch off the test mode on purpose. In this case, the K3 should induce an electric shock. Add some voice recognition software, so that when the user says UP in simplex mode, the K3 self-destructs. ;-) 73, Mitcn DJ0QN

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Doug Turnbull
Mitch, Your brilliant mind is again on the case. I though a small shock delivered to the paddle would be a help. But seriously, I do think that a flashing delta frequency LED could help and I would like this option.I have sinned and never want to do so again. It seems that I want the

[Elecraft] Fwd: Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Ken Chandler
Wayne The radio has recording playback ability. Why not! Put a pre recorded fixed / user enabled, audible warning message when out of SPLIT mode! Ken.. G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Ken Chandler g0...@sky.com Date: 18 February 2015 09:02:40 GMT To: Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

2015-02-18 Thread Dennis Griffin
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity on 160m?

2015-02-18 Thread Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO
I am very happy with my Pixel Loop receive antenna. You could mount one horizontally (basketball-hoop style) to get horizontal polarization. On 18 Feb 2015 02:17, Jim Miller wrote: What are folks using for their two antennas to provide improved reception on 160m? I have a recently installed 2

[Elecraft] G Ops - K Line description in RadCom - slightly OT

2015-02-18 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Slightly off-topic, but I've opened up my March RadCom, to find a WS add on the inside back page, advertising a K line (K3, P3, KPA500) as a 600W station - am I going nut's or have they decided that 100W from the K3 plus 500W from the KPA means you get 600W out? 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Well stated, Gary. But those who don't have a P3 could still benefit from a more overt split/non-split indication on the K3 itself. I'm going to try the method I proposed. Wayne N6KR On Feb 18, 2015, at 8:39 AM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote: It is the operator of the radio who must be in

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO
I like this idea, at least for those with a P3. It is usually where my eyes are. If the P3 (and of course SVGA display) were to make the transmitting cursor background yellow when the K3 is in TX mode, that would immediately get my attention. Nothing could be clearer when looking at a pileup.

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency onkeydown

2015-02-18 Thread Wes (N7WS)
There is no end to the issues with split. I too have a macro that locks VFO A, double taps A-B, holds A-B, and tunes VFO B up 1. (Maybe in a different order, I forget). The end result is that I'm split up 1. Great starting point on CW, but when on SSB and the split is huge (K1N) I may

[Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
I ordered a pair of the KSYN3A boards because mainly I have an interest in below 500 kHz. I already have the KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass boards installed in both my receivers.As I understand it I will need to use the RX AUX antenna inputs. Is it possible to move the lower limit down

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Feb 18, 2015, at 10:10 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: I ordered a pair of the KSYN3A boards because mainly I have an interest in below 500 kHz. I already have the KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass boards installed in both my receivers.As I understand it

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Gary Smith
Will that include the telepathy module so that the K3 knows when it should be in split? Unless I've missed something it still needs the operator to know when split is desired and initiate it. My YL expects me to have the telepathy module running 24/7... Gary KA1J --- This email has been

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Anthony Simons
Now, how can we help the guy that is in split but on the wrong VFO? On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote: Will that include the telepathy module so that the K3 knows when it should be in split? Unless I've missed something it still needs the operator to know

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread george fritkin via Elecraft
I make it easy. I use two radios. George, W6GF On Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:55 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: User interface design is often called upon to make up for human failings. We get distracted, we forget, we have trouble breaking bad habits, we easily

[Elecraft] Options for Split and Link

2015-02-18 Thread Dauer, Edward
Yay. Choice is good. Moots much of the argument. Maybe the same could be offered for those (few, I gather) of us who like ³Link² on the sub button? A configuration option? Ted, KN1CBR. Message: 16 Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 07:30:01 -0800 From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Carey Magee

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread jim
And then, responsible people will cover up the annoying flashing LED with tape. Jim W6AIM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:17 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread jim
We need more Btu's to boil the ocean, to solve this major problem.. Yea, right Jim W6AIM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cady, Fred Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 4:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] 3 Items for Sale-ALL SOLD!!

2015-02-18 Thread Pete Meier
Thanks to all who responded. Pete Meier pme...@me.com Amateur Radio Callsign: WK8S || If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you. But if you really make them think, they'll hate you - Don Marquis || __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Stephen Selberg
My .02 I think it's a good idea if Elecraft is willing to invest the time. I know plenty of good operators who take the time to set split only to accidentally bump a button that throws everything out of wack during the rush of a new one. Then they continue to call thinking they're in split because

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread jim
Wayne, You are boiling the ocean for a small issue. I think a better CW decoder would help on CW, some op's can't copy up or Eu, or JA, or Jim W6AIM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
With all due respect, however.. There are two times during a contest when I can get tripped up with SPLT or LINK or anything else that is not a firm habit or totally rote: STUPID -- my usual state after 24 hours with only scattered sleep, worsened by pileups not there to keep me energized

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 troubles

2015-02-18 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Dimly powered USB connectors are as common as nails in computer land. It's a favorite cheap, cheap trick by the bulk manufacturers, where even pennies multiplied by a million units is a lot of money. I have had that kind of problem in just about every PC, laptop I ever bought. Follow Harry's

[Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Larry Boekeloo
Just make the choices an option in the config setting. Then, like everything else on my beloved K3, it'll work the way i want it to work. Larry, KN8N __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Thank you Even getting this much additional range is a real treat to me. From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Harry Yingst hlyin...@yahoo.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Mike Harris
Will that include the telepathy module so that the K3 knows when it should be in split? Unless I've missed something it still needs the operator to know when split is desired and initiate it. It's all getting out of perspective. The only programming needed is that of the operator, aka

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Edward R Cole
Thank you! I need to be able to know both frequencies at a glance and not have to wait a minute for the transmit cycle to end in JT65. Keeping the present display as default works for me (and hopefully whatever option you provide in the menu makes others happy). 73, Ed - KL7UW From: Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
If I forget to put on a belt or suspenders, maybe there could be a sensor at the door that would staple my pants to my waist. I'm just not a fan of trying to make up for someones lack of attention to the job at hand. A car ad I saw on TV recently concluded with the statement that by virtue of

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 troubles

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
You may need to use a powered hub Many laptops do not put out enough of a level to work properly From: Karel Karmasin ok...@seznam.cz To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:03 AM Subject: [Elecraft] RS232 troubles Hi there, I have following problems

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO
This is almost exactly what I would want except I'm r/g colorblind and want the cursor yellow. It might help to have the TX cursor become red only while transmitting. Then the sudden color change would act as a 'flash' and get your attention. On 18 Feb 2015 17:58, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Amen, maybe modulate the off and on at an audio frequency to make it wax and wane instead of blink. Nah, I didn't say that. I really didn't. That strange guy standing over there in the corner, he said it, wasn't me 73, Guy On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 1:38 AM, Dwayne Rohmer djcaroh...@ntin.net

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Ted Roycraft
This sounds like a harmless change and might even do some good. I wish there were a good way to measure its effect, however, because I'm betting it won't make a bit of difference in errors in using split. You have to look at the K3 display for it to be effective and I believe that is the

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 troubles

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
I'm not sure what to tell you to try next. Some laptops just don't supply enough voltage to work well with RS-232 From: Karel Karmasin ok...@seznam.cz To: Harry Yingst hlyin...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS232 troubles Tried two

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Dwayne Rohmer
Situation awareness is the perception of environmental elements with respect to time or space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their status after some variable has changed, such as time, or some other variable, such as a predetermined event. I guess we need more

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
I believe the technical term for this is a splicket. The mind boggles Wayne On Feb 18, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Guy n7un@gmail.com wrote: Wayne, While you are adding this warning feature, can you also add a cricket sound that randomly chirps? User configurable, of course. Partly for

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Bob
Personally, I think anything that might even slightly improve the chance that an operator might detect the wrong mode is a good thing. From the original description, this sounds like a minor code change, so it isn't like it is taking a lot of firmware development time. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Wed,

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Edward R Cole
I agree...ain't broke so why fix it? I use split with diversity reception on 2m-eme. I need to see both frequencies just like it is, currently. If you want an option to flash delta-f, fine. I note that it is illuminated when in SPLIT. My only problem is to remember to enter my new Tx

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
Mode change drops it out of split -- 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 Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread N2TK, Tony
I can't tell you why, but I do know that I have had an issue with SPLIT more so with the K3 then my former rigs. Deservedly so I have had the frequency police alert me when I forgot to go split when I thought I was SPLIT. For some reason I don't equate the yellow LED on the left side of the panel

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread jim
I find myself in far more car accidents when driving and I take my hands off the steering wheel to start doing Excel spreadsheets. One needs to be situationally aware. Jim W6AIM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of dave Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Mike Reublin NF4L wrote: If I forget to put on a belt or suspenders, maybe there could be a sensor at the door that would staple my pants to my waist. Of course not. But consider two companies that make pants. One company's pants emit a discrete audible warning as you approach the front

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Pierfrancesco Caci
So long as it doesn't also mess up with the output of the FA command. It's already bad enough that the radio stops to respond at all when you press REV, making all the software go in hamlib timeout. Thanks Pf Wayne == Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com writes: Wayne Or, we could replace

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Ted, I think the chance of success with this change is pretty high, precisely because you *won't* have to be looking at the radio. A complete rewrite of the VFO A or B display on key-down is going to be very noticeable even with peripheral vision. Wayne N6KR On Feb 18, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Ted

[Elecraft] How I handle split operation

2015-02-18 Thread Ken G Kopp
With rare exceptions my K3 ... and K2 ... are always in split mode, even for routine rag chewing. This habit goes back as far as my Drake twins. I still blunder and embarras myself but it's my fault because I've not paid attention to what I was doing. I can't blame it on the radio. No amount of

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
On Wed, 2015-02-18 at 10:55 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV spewed: Implicit in your statement is that the transceiver, automobile, roadway or whatever should make it impossible for the operator to have an accident. That's not possible - there are those who can break an anvil. === Untrue Joe... No

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
Hi Gary, THANK YOU! That is exactly what has been happening here as well... I will find myself out of split after checking a spot. -- 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] Power Pole connectors

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
I think would have dropped my head and given a prayer of thanks that very moment. From: K9ZTV k9...@socket.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Mailer elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:27 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors ARRL Midwest

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programmable Split?

2015-02-18 Thread Ian White
Wayne wrote: You can't change the behavior of the SPLIT switch itself (that would bring our support department to its collective knees), but you can create a custom SPLIT macro of arbitrary complexity and assign it any of the K3's 10 programmable function switches. We have to accept Wayne's

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Wes (N7WS)
There you go, a 75A-4 and a DX-100. On 2/18/2015 10:22 AM, george fritkin via Elecraft wrote: I make it easy. I use two radios. George, W6GF O __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread dave
On the K3 here, changing mode does not cause it to drop out of split. I can change between SSB and CW and it remains in split. If I try to go to DATA or AM it shows a 'SPLIT N/A' message in the VFO B window and refuses to change modes. So the op must manually turn off split to go to those

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Ross Primrose
On 2/18/2015 1:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Probably not. It allows quite useful sensitivity down to 250 kHz, and even some utility at 100 kHz. But most operators are interested in the 600-meter band (472-479 kHz). Wayne N6KR At the rate they're going, my grand kids will probably be retired

[Elecraft] Virtual com port problem with k3, nap3, and HRD

2015-02-18 Thread Shel Sherman
Is there a virtual com port program other than LP-Bridge that can be used to simultaneously connect NAP3, and the latest version of Ham Radio Deluxe to a K3? The LP-Bridge program does this for earlier versions of HRD, but the newer versions are written in Unicode and are not compatible with

[Elecraft] While talking Split, Why do you have to turn Off to Change Modes.

2015-02-18 Thread Doug Welborn
Why is it necessary to have split off when changing modes to digital from CW/SSB or in digital going to CW or SSB? I guess there is some reason for this, but it is aggravating to have to cut off and then back on. Doug, K4fi __

Re: [Elecraft] K3, VHF Diversity

2015-02-18 Thread Jim Brown
On Wed,2/18/2015 11:25 AM, Chuck Smallhouse wrote: I don't even allow any computers to be on when performing 2M EME operations, due to the residual broad band noise and birdies emitted by most . Yes, that's a real problem. You may do better with older computers. My T2x and T4x-series

[Elecraft] Feature Request

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Since so many are asking for features I'll add one I really want. I'd like to have a few control lines I can play with. We already have DIGOUT 1 but would like to have more that I can use. Some I can do with Band decoders  but there are times like 2 meters where I want to switch between

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 130, Issue 39

2015-02-18 Thread AC2FO
Wayne I don't think you need to say NON Split on display It should either be split or no other message we are all to assume if the radio doesn't say split it is not in split mode. Do appreciate your efforts to listen to the users to make Elecraft the best out there. Dennis On Wed, Feb

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
I agree, this would work for me, and then the people that simply can't stand it flashing, can turn it off... -- 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 Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Be aware that this can be a huge problem when dealing with support or asking for help, or even when someone walks up to your radio and theirs works differently. I don't have a strong opinion either way, but I can see flaws in all of the suggestions. For example, blinking a LED when

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Wes (N7WS)
Yep. Pity the guy who still tunes to find DX and hasn't see a spot with split info. He hears one of these stations and starts calling after a few QRZs. He's lit on with a vengeance. Same thing with DX working by continents or call areas that don't regularly announce that either. Then you

[Elecraft] Elecraft

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
One of the things that attracted me to the K3 was what I believed to be common sense. (using RS-232 instead of USB, access to band decoder lines etc). I didn't fully realize at the time of purchase that this radio would continue to be improved as much as it has been.The fact that it is being

[Elecraft] K3, VHF Diversity

2015-02-18 Thread Chuck Smallhouse
I am in the process of implementing full diversity reception of 2M CW EME signals. I will be using 2 each quad arrays of 2M long yagis, One horizontally polarized and the other vertically polarized. At and after the antennas' power dividers, there will be installed equal gain and NF LNAs,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programmable Split?

2015-02-18 Thread J.K. Hooper
I agree with Dennis. Hoop K9QJS On Feb 18, 2015, at 11:54 , AC2FO ac...@comcast.net wrote: Wayne I don't think you need to say NON Split on display It should either be split or no other message Dennis __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
I can reproduce it now...Place the rig in USB... Press and hold Split... Change modes to CW, split goes away every time here. -- 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 Dopplergram

[Elecraft] K3 Split and Anderson Power Poles

2015-02-18 Thread Outlook.com via Elecraft
WB6PSE has it right--the op should pay more attention and learn the use of the K3. And, power poles are fine when assembled correctly. Enough, please! 73, Steve, K4FJ k3 #290 and #7155 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 receiver noise figure with KRX3 option

2015-02-18 Thread Alan Ibbetson
I want to parallel the receivers on my recently-acquired K2 with my K3. I have the KXV3A RX ANT option on my K3 and K160RX option on my K2. The obvious way to couple the two is with a 3dB hybrid but that will cost me 3dB degradation in noise figure on both receivers. The KRX3 option in the K3

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 2015-02-18 12:05 PM, Dwayne Rohmer wrote: I suggested CONFIG: DELTA-F LED (nor or FLASH) as a solution to those that need another flag to indicate SPLIT. If you don't want it, you wouldn't have to configure it. I agree that this is the least cost and least objectionable *additional* split

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programmable Split?

2015-02-18 Thread Dwayne Rohmer
I also agree. No need to bring attention to anything unless SPLIT is expected. If SPLIT is expected but not displayed, it's easy to see that something is not the way it is wanted. As someone with low-vision, it is easier to interpret a displayed message for special ops than it is to have to

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Doug Holmes
Hi Dave, I use macros to set up my split and remove it when finished. That works very well. I am also familiar with tap - tap - hold to set the rig into split mode. However, if I happen to do something unrelated, and then later return to the DX, I may have caused the split to have dropped

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 2015-02-18 1:08 PM, David Cole wrote: Clearly you are not reading, or comprehending, what is being said here... I am reading *and* comprehending what has been said here. I've even been guilty of not being split when I should be but *never* more than one or two transmissions and most often

Re: [Elecraft] Split Operation

2015-02-18 Thread Dan Maase AC6DM via Elecraft
If the K3 is equipped with sub receiver, why not work split by working the pileup on VFO A while listening to the calling station on VFO B? I've not seen anyone comment on this operating mode. 1. Keeps the xmit operation on VFO A avoiding the oops of working conventional split and forgetting to

Re: [Elecraft] Split Operation

2015-02-18 Thread Rick Bates
Because if the other station is low power or otherwise weak, the 3 db RX hit may be too much to bear. 73, Rick wa6nhc Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable On Feb 18, 2015, at 12:23 PM, Dan Maase AC6DM via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: If the K3 is equipped with sub

Re: [Elecraft] Seperate Receive Antenna

2015-02-18 Thread James Balls
Do you have a link to this please? Jim M0CKE On Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:04:18 -, jim jbol...@outlook.com wrote: Dallas Lankford's page on Yahoo groups -- Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Split Record ?

2015-02-18 Thread Phil Hystad
Yesterday, the Seattle area broke an all time high-temperature record. I think the recorded high was 60 degrees besting the previously long held position of 58 degrees. No other day in recorded temperature history has a day been warmer — the day being February 17th that is. And, a new record

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
There's always 160-190 KC 1 watt into a 49' antenna From: Ross Primrose n...@n4rp.com To: Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 2:12 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz? On 2/18/2015 1:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Richard Ferch
It's nice to see some recognition that the issue is not the same for people using two receivers as for people using a single receiver, but I am not sure how well the proposed solution will actually work in the two-receiver sub-RX implied split (or reverse split) situation. When I am using

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programmable Split?

2015-02-18 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
The bedrock point of principle is this: users should *never* be forced to resort to macros for simple industry-standard features that ought to be part of the firmware. Since *when* is a programmable split an industry standard feature? In 40 years, I have *never* owned a transceiver that

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
Hi Dave, That is very odd, mine did! I tested it several times, and now no... I am confused. -- 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 Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread riese-k3djc
On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:48:13 -0600 dave ho13d...@gmail.com writes: On the K3 here, changing mode does not cause it to drop out of split. I can change between SSB and CW and it remains in split. If I try to This isnt going to go away ? kinda a bit much Bob K3DJC

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 130, Issue 39

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
I agree 100%, it does not need to say non split, just indicate split. -- 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 Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] While talking Split, Why do you have to turn Off to Change Modes.

2015-02-18 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
YES! Now that's something to work on 73, Mike NF4L On Feb 18, 2015, at 2:35 PM, Doug Welborn k...@sc.rr.com wrote: Why is it necessary to have split off when changing modes to digital from CW/SSB or in digital going to CW or SSB? I guess there is some reason for this, but it is

Re: [Elecraft] Split Operation

2015-02-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
This is discussed briefly on page 38 of the owner's manual (SPLIT mode with the sub receiver). I think of it as implied split. I have posted about this technique on a few occasions. It has the advantage that you can tune the pileup with the large VFO A knob, and you don't have to engage in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programmable Split?

2015-02-18 Thread brian
Ian, Except for your posting, most guys really missed half the need. Getting it into split if the first half; knowing it is in split is the other part. It's too darn easy to not get into split because it takes three correct taps/press combos to get you there. For me the success rate is

Re: [Elecraft] K3, VHF Diversity

2015-02-18 Thread Edward R Cole
I guess I missed Chuck's posting on Feb.18th. Harry: First your question the K3 is unable to operate in duplex as common ckts are used in the DSP (2nd IF) for both Tx and Rx. Only simplex operation is allowed. Chuck: A couple comments: I am already doing what you propose as far as

Re: [Elecraft] Split Operation

2015-02-18 Thread Dan Maase AC6DM via Elecraft
Thanks Wayne. I had been using the conventional split mode when it occurred to me, why am I not using what you dub implied split? I've been doing that since and thought I would bring it up to the group since it has little press. I acknowledge your reference to the owner's manual, but frankly

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Useful analysis, Rich. I agree this might cause some confusion. Here's a simpler variation. Suppose we give operators the option of briefly flashing the entire transmit VFO frequency off/on once each time you start keying? This would duplicate the intent of the TX arrow, which points to either

Re: [Elecraft] Settings for Heil Pro7 on K3

2015-02-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Hank, Is the adapter you have the Kenwood adapter? Red band? When you talk into the microphone, do you see 5 to 7 bars on the ALC meter? If not, adjust the Mic Gain on the K3. That should take care of the microphone end of it. The headphones are a different consideration from the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programmable Split?

2015-02-18 Thread Ian White
We lost power for a few hours. Looks like I missed a load of fun... W4TV wrote: The bedrock point of principle is this: users should *never* be forced to resort to macros for simple industry-standard features that ought to be part of the firmware. Since *when* is a programmable split an

Re: [Elecraft] Virtual com port problem with k3, nap3, and HRD

2015-02-18 Thread Wes (N7WS)
LP-Bridge works for me but you might try VSPE. Don't use it myself, so can't help with setup tho... On 2/18/2015 12:33 PM, Shel Sherman wrote: Is there a virtual com port program other than LP-Bridge that can be used to simultaneously connect NAP3, and the latest version of Ham Radio Deluxe

Re: [Elecraft] K3, VHF Diversity

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Yes I understand the K3 is a Non-Duplex radio. Truthfully I have yet to really look at Sat Seriously and the last I really read up on it wasyears ago  (up on one band down on another) So for some reason I had it stuck in my mindthat you had to listen to yourself (Duplex) Something I'll need to

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
If it's an option, OK, but I am convinced that if an op misses the existing two indicators on the LCD display, and the Δf yellow LED, then more indicators aren't gonna help. And I am unanimous in my opinion. I'd much rather see the effort go into separating VOX for data from VOX for SSB. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread dave
too easy to unknowingly have the rig drop out of SPLIT I'm curious about this, how does the K3 drop out of SPLIT? The only way I know to get into and out of split is to hold the AB button. Is there some other front panel way? Is there a firmware bug that occasionally causes the K3 to

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Providing an optional means of reinforcing split/non-split state is in the tradition of design iteration -- using feedback about real errors that people make, then minimizing them. That's why we're having this conversation. The problem is that you're still trying to reinforce a negative.

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