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John, N6JW
Elecraft SSB Net 11-5-2017
WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 4017 Net Control
KJ4ZSI Bud FL K3 4703
N6JW John
Hi Joe,
>
>
> On 11/13/2017 9:01 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
> >
> > The only way I can reproduce the problem
> > every time ( And FWIW, PTT-Key is set to
> > off-off) is to go into the WSJT-X
> > settings, select Radio, click on test PTT
> > and it creates this exact condition. If I
> > exit se
On 11/13/2017 9:01 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
>
> The only way I can reproduce the problem
> every time ( And FWIW, PTT-Key is set to
> off-off) is to go into the WSJT-X
> settings, select Radio, click on test PTT
> and it creates this exact condition. If I
> exit settings without clicking on Test PT
Hi,
Just hooked up a sniffer to WSJT and the PTT CAT commands are correct,
putting it into transmit when appropriate and out as well. (Unless there is
an intermittent bug).
If the radio menu for PPT-KEY is OFF-OFF it cannot get put into transmit via
hardware. So, DTR signals do nothing. Ther
I've done some testing. I have a good selection of Times LMR-400-ULTRAFLEX
jumpers that I stocked up on from MPD Digital. Never had a problem with any
of their cables and so far it's looking like they are all good.
I set things up as Radio <--> KPA500 <--> DL1500 with new cables in between
and the
Folks,
I seem to have ignited a fire-storm that
was not at all what I was trying to
accomplish, I was just stating an issue
and asking if others had experienced this
and it seems like the topic has taken on
legs.
I am a novice at WSJT-X but I can't help
but feel that it is a program that is
On PL-259 connectors, make sure they are more than finger tight. I use a
pair of 4" Channel Lock pliers to snug mine after they are finger
tight. Today's PL-259's may look good but indeed with many of them
today, the plating is crap!. Same for coax cable and the way it gets
terminated insi
Thank you Joe for going public with that instead of private email!
I will not respond other than this.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/13/2017 7:46 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> Use software PTT in the applications while W4TV figures out what is
> going on with the MicorHam gear.
Damn it Don! *DON"T T
Steve,
I suspect that increasing the TX Delay will *not* fix that problem.
Since at greater than 50 watts, you hear relays clicking indicates that
the K3S COR is being activated.
The solution is to either move your RX antenna further from the TX
antenna or use some device that disconnects or gr
> Use software PTT in the applications while W4TV figures out what is
> going on with the MicorHam gear.
Damn it Don! *DON"T TELL USERS HOW TO USE MICROHAM PRODUCTS*
The microHAM instructions are very clear - *NEVER USE CAT FOR PTT*
YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS HANDING OUT INSTRUCTIONS THAT VIOLATE THO
Wstj-x has a lot of issues communicating with rigs. What I have found is For
example, on the k3, it will change modes before it changes bands. The result,
when you are on the new band you are in the wrong mode. On the Yaesu ftdx
radios, it puts the radio into USB instead of data mode for transmi
>
>
> The roofing filter may have a fair amount of group delay inequality at
> the edges of the passband, which can lead to inter-symbol interference
> on digital modes. I
WSJT-X can run split. In split mode, it will adjust the Tx frequency so
that the audio tones are always near the middle of
Kevin der Kinderen wrote:
> I'm a bit surprised that's the conclusion as simply bypassing or turning
> off the amp but leaving it connected made the problem go away. I have some
> good cable on there now but can replace each one of them to try it out.
> I'll report back later on. I really hope it
What Joe, eluded earlier is actually true in some cases. Software can bombard
the serial port with so many commands, without listening to a response and
then issue the cat command. The problem there is the radio is processing all
the other commands and the PTT is delayed.
In wsjt if you are u
Here's the setup : 3 month old K3S. Full wave 80 mtr RX loop. Closest point to
TX antenna is around 200 ft. Over 50 watts I hear relays clicking and stations
have a hard time breaking in even using QRQ plus. I assume the RX antenna is
not switching fast enough and I'm getting milliseconds of hi
Bert and all,
Use software PTT in the applications while W4TV figures out what is
going on with the MicorHam gear.
Are all those having a similar problem using MicroHam something? or does
it occur with other interfaces.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/13/2017 7:00 PM, Bert Garcia N8NN wrote:
The CAT a
Permission to use that information is granted. You may include it in
your presentations or provide the .pdf file as a link. Edit if you
desire, as long as you retain the "4 to 5 bars of ALC" information and
that Elecraft transceivers are unique in that regard.
73,
Don W3FPR
-
The CAT and PTT are on different COM ports, per the installation instructions
for the microKEYER II when using WSTJ-X. And it's not a stray RF problem as I
have all the equipment bonded together, ferrite cores on the audio and control
lines, a line isolator in the feedline where it enters the h
Larry and all,
Good information.
For those using Elecraft transceivers, also refer to the article on my
website www.w3fpr.com about setting the audio level. The Elecraft
transceivers are unique in this regard.
On my website, scroll to the bottom of the left column and click the
link to the a
Not necessarily true. If, for example, equipment in the shack is not
properly bonded together, an antenna close to the shack will put a lot
of RF in the shack, which will induce RF onto cables connected to
equipment, and is likely to couple into equipment. If an antenna is
working as an antenna
Richard and all,
The proper place to cure "RF in the shack" problems is in your antenna
system. A good common mode choke (many call it a balun) in the antenna
feedline and running the feedline at right angles to the radiator
(assuming a dipole) to keep the feedline from picking up radiation f
On 13/11/17 20:18, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 11/13/2017 11:12 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
>> For those using WSJT-X, sometimes I find
>> the K3s is locked as transmit but there is
>> no RF being sent and no Rx from the K3.
>
> I've been using WSJT-X since it was first introduced several years ago,
> and I'v
On 13/11/17 19:12, Gary Smith wrote:
> For those using WSJT-X, sometimes I find
> the K3s is locked as transmit but there is
> no RF being sent and no Rx from the K3.
>
> Anyone experience this and figure out how
> to prevent it?
I've seen this occasionally too. I've had a number of odd malfu
Hmm... alright then. Jim sent me an email with the same conclusion. I need
to recheck all my cabling.
I'm a bit surprised that's the conclusion as simply bypassing or turning
off the amp but leaving it connected made the problem go away. I have some
good cable on there now but can replace each one
Hi Kev
Don is 100% right.
I would change all the cables and then test with the amp alone and the
tuner alone to narrow it down.
I spent 3 days debugging an Acom A1000 issue only to finally out I had a
bad jumper cable.
Mike va3mw
On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Kev,
>
Kev,
That behavior can be caused by a coax jumper, either loose or faulty in
some way. Make sure the PL-259s are tight and if you can substitute the
jumpers with known good ones - particularly the one between the KPA500
and the KAT500 and the one between your transceiver and the KPA500.
Ther
Waiting on an answer from Elecraft but thought I'd also check with the
group here.
I have a Flex 6500 with KAT500/KPA500 combo. It's been working great until
very recently. Within the past couple of days I was intermittently reading
high SWR when the amp is in operate. In standby or off everything
> Play it safe, just use software Ptt for everything.
BS! Many rigs have race conditions in their processors. *NEVER* use
software PTT and stick to hardware (RTS) switching only - particularly
if you have the need for external sequencers and audio switching.
If you have a problem with hanging
The menu option in the K3 is PTT KEY. If you set this to OFF-OFF then you
won't have any issues with transmit coming on when you don't want it. Just
make sure you use CAT based PTT in your software and you are good to go.
73
-Original Message-
From: tomb18
Sent: Monday, November 13,
Using hardware PTT using Dtr or RTS is technically fine but many software
packages will default to having them on with the consequence that the
transmitter is in transmit mode if PTT is set to dtr. It becomes more and more
complicated with more software hooked up. I have yet to see any software
Hi, In wsjt turn off Dtr or RTS PTT and set Cat commands for this. In the K3
turn the menu entry Keying to Off Off. Make sure all your other software uses
software Ptt and you arr are all set.. 73 Tom
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Original message From: Gary Smith D
This happens to me once in a while however if I let it go through the
cycle it shuts off TX and will be normal again next cycle with RF out.
Strange.
73!
Tom - KB2SMS
KX2 #1927
On 11/13/2017 03:07 PM, Bert Garcia N8NN wrote:
This problem is not unique to the K3. My Yaesu FT-1000mp does t
On 11/13/2017 11:12 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
For those using WSJT-X, sometimes I find
the K3s is locked as transmit but there is
no RF being sent and no Rx from the K3.
I've been using WSJT-X since it was first introduced several years ago,
and I've never had this problem. I've always used VOX to
Bert and Gary,
Have you looked for a computer problem? Such as having both PTT via
command and via an RS-232 signal line? Do you have both VOX on and
another means of keying the transceiver?
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/13/2017 3:07 PM, Bert Garcia N8NN wrote:
This problem is not unique to the K3.
This problem is not unique to the K3. My Yaesu FT-1000mp does the same
thing -- locks up in transmit mode with no RF output and I have to turn it
off to regain control. The lock up is intermittent, and some days it never
happens. Rebooting everything works for a while, but when I least expect
it
Knowledge of Morse code was an international requirement, but there was
no speed requirement.
Anyone who remembers the "incentive licensing" debates of the mid-60s
knows the Morse requirement in the U.S. was clearly intended to be
restrictive by many hams if not most. Incentive licensing intent
For those using WSJT-X, sometimes I find
the K3s is locked as transmit but there is
no RF being sent and no Rx from the K3.
Looking at the P3 I see a jitter on the
upper half of the screen as if there was a
tiny output but no Rf is seen on any of
the three SWR meters in line (K3s, AP3 &
LP-
I'm no sure I'd say it was to be "restrictive" but I will say there is a
benefit to making sure someone wants a license vs. mailing in boxtops
from their favorite cereal.
I'm probably one of the young guys here, at 60.
I made it to 5wpm and got my Novice, but never got past 10wpm. Took the
g
I was a shipboard comms officer for several days, part of mornings actually --
well, not officially and definitely not paid the big $$$.
When I was 14 and my copy speed about 20 wpm back then, I spent two weeks on my
dad's ship (he was Captain of a cargo ship). I hung out in the radio room
qui
The purpose of requiring CW was perhaps not to be restrictive - but
it had exactly that effect.
I was twelve when I discovered "hams" talking on 75m AM. It was not
the morse code that attracted me to ham radio - it was talking.
But I quickly found out that the gate to getting into ham radio
Guys, I'm old enuf when CW testing was required by the FCC for any license
grade. Commercial CW Ops could make really good $$$ as a shipboard
communications officer, I mean really good bucks! Much better than slinging
hamburgers at MacDonalds...wait, I'm not sure the Big Mac was available
b
Wayne,
That should be submitted to QST, QQ, CQ, etc. magazines. It will surely get
printed.
Dave, KD9VT
On 11/13/2017 7:17:59 AM, Graziano Roccon wrote:
Wow !
Wayne, thanks for this message.
It's one of the best sentiment and love declaration to CW that i have read.
I am proud to be an Elecraft
Wow !
Wayne, thanks for this message.
It's one of the best sentiment and love declaration to CW that i have read.
I am proud to be an Elecrafter and own more of your project.
I am still waiting you in Europe to finally meet you.
If you want to came in Italy, to Milan or around, you will be my gue
Don,
thanks. Even although I ordered it at the time when this item has been
available on the web they said "gone". Then after it disappeared from
the web several weak ago. So no way thru Elecraft.
Many thanks,
73 - Petr, OK1RP
On Mon, Nov 13, 2017, at 01:35 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Petr.
>
> C
Petr.
Contact sa...@elecraft.com to see if they have any left. Even though
the K1 has been discontinued, they have said the options will remain
available until stock is depleted.
The Elecraft T1 is an alternative.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/13/2017 2:57 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
Hi all,
looks
Several weeks ago there was a series of reflector posts by hams looking
for materials on FT8 to use in PPT presentations. I had offered to post
my slides after delivering to the SEMDXA club meeting on 11/10.
The 27 MB ZIP file contains the .pptx file, two videos (stand-along and
log-integrated
Hi,
VE2EBK seems to have found a KXV3 easily enough, wonder if there is
another one out there? I could certainly use it and can do PayPal easily
with postage to a US ham address (QRZ.com verified).
Let me know what you have and would need for it.
Also want a KSYN3. Now surely there must be a
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