WINDOWs? A while back I picked up a used Toshiba NB-205 (10 screen, 1.6G
Atom processor, 1G RAM, 160G HD, XP Home, extended run battery) for a lot
less than a new netbook would cost. Since MS no longer supports XP I reloaded
it with Debian Linux. It runs very well with a lightweight desktop
I will think about Android. I do have a hand held (not used as a
phone), but I think it is too small and no real keyboard.
73, steve WB3LGC
On 29-Jul-15 4:08 PM, Ryan Noguchi via Elecraft wrote:
What are others using for PSK31 portable (no computer) with your KX3?
KX3 Companion app on a 7
Has anyone compared the SDR-IQ as a panadapter with the P3?
I am using the SDR-IQ now but would like to be able to use my entire
computer screen for other displays during contests.
Dave N1IX
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Not buying K3S but I am selling my K3 S# 3746 and P3 S# 1020 Both Factory
Assembled
K3/100
KAT3 ATU
KRX3 2nd Rcvr
KXF3A IF out and xverter for P3
2- KF3A 2.8k 8pole filter
KFL3A 1.8k 8pole filter
KFL3A 400 8pole filter
KFL3A 6k 8pole filter
KFL3B 13k FM filter
Included associated interconnect
Brian,
Thank you for the comments.
I do use fldigi.
Yes, PSK31 is difficult to tune and partly because of the lack of AFC in
the kX3, as you reminded me (why... KX3 tuning is difficult).
The PX3 does make it easier to tune provided the sending station isn't
drifting.
RTTY seems easier to tune
On 2015-07-30 5:11 AM, Andy McMullin wrote:
I respectfully suggest that you watch his video and listen to the
explanation before making comments.
I did watch his video.
He does not ask you to set the microphone level to 100% — he says
to adjust the erroneous interface control to the 100%
It seems this dilemma can be solved by something like a 10 screen
WINDOWs laptop. You get display, keyboard, the ability to run FLDIGI.
They probably run on batteries as long as the rig et al. A few years ago
I had an ACER aspire 1 (?). It ran everything I tried including sound
card
It seems this dilemma can be solved by something like a 10 screen
WINDOWs laptop. You get display, keyboard, the ability to run FLDIGI.
They probably run on batteries as long as the rig et al. A few years ago
I had an ACER aspire 1 (?). It ran everything I tried including sound
card
On 2015-07-30 4:36 AM, Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE) wrote:
I have the impression he *DOES* know what he's talking about...
Any time someone says to run the microphone level of a PCM29xx
series USB CODEC at 100%, he obviously does not know what he is
talking about. 100% represents 30 dB of gain
Joe, what device do you use in the Microham?
73, W0EA
TJ
QRP ARCI #14612 | CW Ops #953 | SKCC #4593T
NAQCC #3768 | Flying Pigs QRP #2254
http://W0EA.us
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I have seen a couple in operation but do not personally own a P3. I do use an
SDR-IQ running SpectraVue on my K3 and have a second one to use with my new K3S
when it gets back from Elecraft rehab:-(
To me the P3 display is just too small. Apparently, many agree, hence the VGA
adapter. So
-Original Message-
From: Dauer, Edward
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 7:31 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Is there a good reason to buy a K3S
I I would rather buy a K3S kit than a
used K3 even if factory-built, to have the advantage of knowing
my radio
more
I agree as well. Buying a K3S has been tempting in the way that buying
the latest model car sometimes is - though I should disclose that one of
my cars is 14 years old and well into its second 100,000 miles. But as a
practical matter, with the K3 upgrades (which I am doing), that temptation
On 2015-07-30 12:36 AM, TJ Campie wrote:
Joe, You are correct when the input device has been enumerated as a
microphone input, which is the bug.
No, enumerating the device as a microphone input is *not a bug* when
the device descriptor specifically identifies the input as microphone.
If the
We are now down to 2-3 weeks on new K3S orders. (And shrinking)
As we reduce lead time we are seeing an increase inorders, so get yours in
soon! ;-)
73,
Eric
/elecraft.com/
On 7/30/2015 11:09 AM, Richard Vincent wrote:
This message is for the good folks at Elecraft. What are your lead times
This is a Windows related bug documented by Texas Instruments on their Rev B
versions of the PCM29xx USB Sound CODEC.
TI has fixed this issue in PCM29xxC. and later revisions.
On the K3S we are using PCM2901E revision (newer than C). It does not have this
problem.
TI's Application Note
Hi all,
I'm looking for a few volunteers to help us test the latest K3/K3S field-test
firmware. Please email me directly *if* you have an immediate need for one of
the changes described below, and can do testing right away on either a K3 or
K3S.
Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR
* * *
MCU 5.32 / DSP
Hi Don,
That seems like a good idea, however, it doesn't behave as you would think.
Yes SWH42; turns on the pitch function and the actual pitch is displayed in
VFO-A. But once that occurs the UP; or DN; function don't actually change
the number displayed in VFO-A.
73,
Mike K2MK
Mike,
SWH42;
On Thu,7/30/2015 7:31 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
One improvement that would make me
jump to a new model, almost regardless of the cost, probably won’t be
available until the K8 or K9, namely a Blue Tooth-type system
Blue Tooth is not practical in many ham applications because of latency.
In my case my use of the panadapter in a contest is for
A. Finding a run frequency
B. Observing above and below when experiencing interference, plus A above
in deciding whether to get a different run frequency.
C. Catching all the active frequencies when search and pounce
None of these require
Flashed 1.50 ok. Command Tester window in P3 Utility is now showing
continuous polling data now. Beta code only hopefully?
On 7/29/2015 1:39 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Yes, P3 f/w v1.5 is up on the website at:
http://www.elecraft.com/software/P3/elecraft_p3_software.htm
As
I remember when 'the masses' were crying for a USB connection. Our
great sages at Elecraft kept suggesting that compatibility issues
would come along with USB et al.
Guess this would have been one ( or could have been one) if the USB
was a few years ago, and our designers were not as slick as
Mike,
SWH42; will simulate activating the PITCH button
DN; will move VFO A down
UP; will move VFO A up.
A combination of those along with inquiring the present pitch setting
with the CWxx; should get you what you want.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/30/2015 4:58 PM, Mike K2MK wrote:
I was trying to
I was trying to use the CW sidetone pitch command in a macro but it is a GET
only command. It does not function as a SET command. I was wondering if
there is a work-around.
CWxx; where xx is 30-80 (sidetone pitch in 10 Hz units)
73,
Mike K2MK
--
View this message in context:
This inconvenience was brought up a long time ago.
Wayne said, Filter bandwidth is stored per-mode. At present, all data sub-modes
share the same bandwidth. I'll look at what would be required to split them out.
July 5, 2010.
On 7/30/2015 1:13 AM, Ian White wrote:
This links into another
Yes, I have both. The SDR-IQ with SpectraVue remains off 95%
of the time while I use the P3 (without SVGA) for everything
else.
The P3 does not provide a second receiver (but I have the KRX3)
or the ability to QSY by clicking a mouse on the screen but I
haven't missed that capability.
The P3
There are NO statutes of limitations on this sort
of thing, Wayne :-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 7/30/15 3:24 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
I thought we'd hit the statute of limitations on this one. Thanks for the
reminder.
tnx
Wayne
N6KR
On Jul 30, 2015, at 2:02 PM, Wes (N7WS) w...@triconet.org wrote:
Time to ask for advice...
I have off the air at the home shack for 6 months because of work. I covered
up everything, all disconnect from antennas and power. Now work is back to
normal so on my vacation I unpacked the K3, P3, and KAT500 and began hooking
all up again--the only difference
Hi Joe - Do you have signal averaging turned on to reduce the noise floor? If
you do, it has to stop averaging when the freq is being changed while tuning,
temporarily raising the noise floor slightly. It then re-starts multi-pass
averaging once you stop tuning. This is normal for signal
Same here. Looks great on this end.
You might want to perform an exorcism or something
My personal opinion is that the P3/VGA is on par
with the Flex 6000 system or the QS1R running
SDRMaxV.
It is literally MILES ahead of anything that shows
on any Icom, Kenwood or Yaesu radio that I've
I've seen nothing like that here, Joe, in well
over a year of using the K3-P3 combo.
Something is amiss in your setup. Be sure to check
all cables since that is a common problem.
73, Phil W7OX
On 7/30/15 5:43 PM, Joe Word wrote:
I have been using a P3 with my K3 for the last two weeks and
It seems like it would be possible to keep the averages for the old part of the
spectrum and only start fresh in the new part. It would look odd for a bit, but
it would be great for the portion that was not disrupted.
wunder
K6WRU
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
On Jul 30,
Mike,
Then I would guess that the pitch parameter is not treated the same as a
MENU item.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/30/2015 5:33 PM, Mike K2MK wrote:
Hi Don,
That seems like a good idea, however, it doesn't behave as you would think.
Yes SWH42; turns on the pitch function and the actual pitch is
I have been using a P3 with my K3 for the last two weeks and not happy with it's
operation. I set the parameters to what I like, the patterns look
good, but when
I tune the screen fills with noise and you can not see the signals up
and down the band.
I am told the SVGA option does the same thing.
I was afraid of that. I am in the shack now to try it again, but it is the
same. I live where it is dry so I haven't open it yet to check for something
loose or corroded. I was hoping for some magic solution from here first!
Do you think it is worthwhile to try that (the ham way!) first
On Thu,7/30/2015 5:43 PM, Joe Word wrote:
I have been using a P3 with my K3 for the last two weeks and not happy with
it's operation. I set the parameters to what I like, the patterns look good,
but when I tune the screen fills with noise and you can not see the signals up
and down the band.
I have a DigiKeyer II and it is currently connected to my K3. I am using FLDigi
software and have no problem whatsoever in copying PSK31. But when I hit the
transmit key I am not getting any ALC bars to show on the K3. I turn the Mic
control even up to 60 and still no ALC bars. I don't
I've loaded 5.32 wondering what it does for diversity reception. Here's
my observations:
My radio is the K3S (built last Saturday). The mismatched filters were
robbed from my old K3 (s/n 398) along with the sub Rx and transplanted
into the new K3S. The old radio also has the new Synth boards.
Our pleasure, Mike. I'm glad it's working well for you.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Jul 30, 2015, at 8:31 PM, Mike Cox m...@ab9v.us wrote:
I've loaded 5.32 wondering what it does for diversity reception. Here's my
observations:
My radio is the K3S (built last Saturday). The mismatched filters were
Joe - I use Fixed Tune mode because I just like that display the best -
BUT I just checked Tracking Mode and I see about a half S unit noise when
I tune - I do not see any in Fixed Tune . UNLESS I look with the K3 on a
dummy load so no external antenna noise at all. Its visible there but
Joe,
Are you by some chance using your P3 with the FixTrack mode set to
Tracking mode rather than Fixed-tune mode? If so, WHY??? ;-)
I used PowerSDR with a FLEX-5000A for years and always hated that it ONLY
supported what Elecraft refers to as Tracking mode. Eventually, as
PowerSDR was
My apologies - I neglected to change the title of the post below - should
be under ³Is there a good reason to buy a K3S?²
Message: 4
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:24:15 +
From: Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft
Mark,
Increase the output level of the computer soundcard.
How do you have your soundcard Line Out connected? It should connect to
the K3 Line IN jack.
Check the DigiKeyer II documentation and set it for Line Level output
rather than Mic Level (which I recall is the default).
73,
Don W3FPR
Hi Scott,
The first thing I would do is make sure the PC cable did not get plugged
into the TUNE port rather than the PC DATA port. I would also
disconnect the 15-pin connector from the K3 and try communicating with
the utility. This would rule out any possibility of something with the
K3
Wow, nice to see another Danner!!
73,
Mark Danner, ab7mp
-Original Message-
From: George Danner
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:02 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sub Receiver
Diversity
73 George AI4VZ
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I wear my Danner boots almost every day :)
73,
Kevin. KD5ONS
On 7/30/2015 11:56 AM, Mark AB7MP wrote:
Wow, nice to see another Danner!!
73,
Mark Danner, ab7mp
-Original Message- From: George Danner
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:02 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
This links into another problem about data bandwidths: unlike the
specific DATA sub-mode, the associated passband settings are not saved
per-band.
Whenever you select DATA, the stored SHIFT and WIDTH settings will
always be the last settings that were used for *any* data sub-mode on
*any* other
Op 2015-07-30 06:09 schreef Joe Subich, W4TV:
The individual posting this does not know what he's talking
about. His instruction to set the microphone level to 100%
is completely *wrong*.
Joe,
I have the impression he *DOES* know what he's talking about...
This is a bug he's reporting in
As Ken's response indicates, the number of uses is probably as varied as
the number of K3S/KRX3 owners. Most people will use the sub RX to listen
to the pile-up when working DX, others will use it in contests to search
for contacts, and others will use it like Ken is doing, to hear openings
on
It's likely not a common usage, but mine's parked on 6M with a dedicated 6M
antenna listening for openings.
73
Ken - K0PP
On Jul 30, 2015 10:10 AM, David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com wrote:
How would you use the K3S Sub Receiver?
David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com
From: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm
New K3S orders now ship 2-3 weeks after order date.
It will take 2-3 more weeks to ship our current backlog. We're running as fast
as we can!
73,
Ken Alexander
VE3HLS
On Thu, 7/30/15,
I agree in part ‹ it is as much confidence as knowledge, but for some of
us that¹s just as important. Also agree that the details of construction
disappear from memory. What has stayed with me, however, is an overview
appreciation of the gross mechanical architecture (plus very detailed
memories
How would you use the K3S Sub Receiver?
David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com
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PR-6 Low Noise 6-Meter Pre-Amp for sale. Excellent condition. Includes cable,
instructions and 2 Male-Male BNC connectors for direct connection to back of
K3. $105 shipped. Contact off line please.
73,
Terry, W0FM (at swbell dot net)
Diversity
73 George AI4VZ
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- - - - - -
Most people will use the sub RX to listen
to the pile-up when working DX, others will use it in contests to search
for contacts, and others will use it like Ken is doing, to
I thought we'd hit the statute of limitations on this one. Thanks for the
reminder.
tnx
Wayne
N6KR
On Jul 30, 2015, at 2:02 PM, Wes (N7WS) w...@triconet.org wrote:
This inconvenience was brought up a long time ago.
Wayne said, Filter bandwidth is stored per-mode. At present, all data
Diversity on 144 MHz HPol and Vpol X-Yagis on EME with two transverters
locked by a common LO and 10 MHz GPS. There's no other rig than can do
this like the K3 with SubRX.
Udo, DK5YA
Am 30.07.2015 um 18:10 schrieb David Ahrendts:
How would you use the K3S Sub Receiver?
David Ahrendts
Yes. During 6M E-skip season, my K3 is usually monitoring either 50.125
or 50.276 in the main RX, with the sub-RX in the CW band, and the P3
displaying 50.080 to 50.280. With this setup, I'll quickly see any band
activity. The 50.276 RX will feed WSJT-X. Once short-sequence ISCAT-B
gains more
This message is for the good folks at Elecraft. What are your lead times now
for new orders of K3S? As soon as I sell some toys I will be placing my order.
N8VCF
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Home:
The ftp directory is working OK this morning at this location.
73,
Steve, W4FMD
On 7/30/2015 6:22 AM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote:
I'm unable to access ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/
The browser says 'connecting...' and sits there. I've tried both
Firefox and Chrome. I've done
I'm unable to access ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/
The browser says 'connecting...' and sits there. I've tried both Firefox
and Chrome. I've done this before. Is it just me or is there a problem?
73,
Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
Rehovot, Israel
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
On 29 Jul 2015 20:39,
I respectfully suggest that you watch his video and listen to the explanation
before making comments. In particular, when software is not executing correctly
you should remember that it is not doing what it is supposed to do.
He does not ask you to set the microphone level to 100% — he says to
I have purchased the KXV3B and now have a PR6 external
preamp excess to my needs. $100 USPS Priority Mail delivered
in US. Please respond direct.
73,
Ken Wagner K3IU
Portsmouth, RI
kenk3iu @ cox.net
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