Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

On 5/23/2019 6:48 PM, W2xj wrote: What you are advocating is a federal government style of documentation. It doesn’t come cheap. How much more would you be willing to pay for products to support a vastly increased Elecraft documentation team? Not really -- indeed, Elecraft team member K6KR

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4 Questions

Hi Eric, Is the sampling clock for the internal sound card driven by the reference oscillator? Or does it have an independent crystal oscillator for sampling? Thanks and 73, tom w7sua On 5/22/2019 10:19 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: The K4 also has  one USB-B on the rear (with

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

Peter, First, you do not use RX RF out. You should use IF out. You need not disconnect your receive antenna. I believe there is a buffer between the receiver IF and the connector on the back of the K3, but the splitter adds a little over 3 db loss/per output. The buffer amp I added, the

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

I had an LP-PAN and sound card and could never get them to work very well (they're up for sale for anybody who's interested). I don't think I understand the whole RX-OUT/splitter/back to RF-in loop. Doing that would mean I would have no RX antenna connection, would it not? I use the RX IN

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

What you are advocating is a federal government style of documentation. It doesn’t come cheap. How much more would you be willing to pay for products to support a vastly increased Elecraft documentation team? Sent from my iPad > On May 23, 2019, at 9:23 PM, N4ZR wrote: > > I wasn't

[Elecraft] Elecraft Customer Service - Outstanding

I have a fair amount of Elecraft gear all of it purchased on the used market. The customer service I have received from Elecraft has been outstanding. They don’t seem to care where I got their gear, they just want it to work as designed. I plan to buy a K-4 from them directly when it becomes

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

Click “Copy new files from Elecraft” on the K3 Utility firmware tab to copy the latest firmware, and current release notes to your PC. Dick > On May 23, 2019, at 18:23, N4ZR wrote: > > I wasn't suggesting that Elecraft "issue a new manual" with every firmware > release, just that it

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

This is a step forward - the URL Bill mentioned is current, unlike the link from the Utility.  So now I can find out what's in my radio. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please use your favorite

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

I wasn't suggesting that Elecraft "issue a new manual" with every firmware release, just that it institute a "change page" system. Currently the K3 documentation is confused at best.  According to the release notes, the latest MCU is 4.77, but my radio was back to the factory early this year,

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

Don, sorry to hear that you have had a bad experience with Elecraft. Since I built K2-90X, I have had many conversations with the folks at Elecraft. Don has helped me with the many K2’s I have had over the years (10?) and now realize that I should keep the one that is here now, a K2/100 that Don

[Elecraft] MFJ1234 RigPi

I received a MFJ1234 RigPi this morning. Can control The K3S, but but still no audio. Connected the provided audio cable to the speaker and line out jacks, nothing. trouble shooting in the help files says to click on the speaker on the RSS display. There is no speaker on my RSS display.

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

You can do that. In fact I did that initially, I now use a Minicircuits Lab 2 way splitter and an about 6 db gain buffer amp between my K3s and the divider. This seemed to give me a bit better spectrum display. You will need NO SDR protection as you are using the receiver IF. I did use HDSDR

Re: [Elecraft] FS: KX2 Package

Still available, currently asking $949 shipped 48 States (AK HI additional due to distance). Lou, W0FK - St. Louis, MO "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

[Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

"I think HDSDR has an option to sent I/Q signals to the Skimmer." Yes it has. I've been doing it that way for some time as documented in my "Introduction to SDR based Panadapters" presentation: http://www.w7tbc.org/downloads.php?do=file=382 73, Andy, k3wyc

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

Hi Don, I am sorry that you aren't happy with the service so far. I am a new Elecraft owner... 2 k3s and a k3,and kpa1500. I bought the k3 used off of Ebay,and it had a problem. Elecraft emailed me when they received it,gave me prices,and told me it would be about 3 weeks. I was happy. Then

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

I can't imagine trying to fill Don's shoes. Can't be done, plain and simple. But I will strive to achieve the level of service Don has provided for years. I can only help to mentor a number of future hams as Don for me. I've told him, but will say it publicly that I can't thank him

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

Why not take the RX OUT of the K3 to a BNC T  and the RX IN of the K3  to the other side of the BNC T and with a BNC T  in that path, feed that to the SDR receiver.  Then on the K3 press the RX ANT button and both are fed the entire band from the same antenna and they are protected during

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

Peter, I use the SDRPlay for spectrum display with my K3s using Win4K3. I have found it really easy to control anything you want or have so long as it is compatible with the K3. It's all done using virtual com ports that you create using a FREE bit of software named com0com. You create

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

Dave, thank you for stepping up. Not an easy task. Thank God, you are in transition for Don. Tough shoes, but you have steady feet. 72 & 73, Bill K9YEQ FT'er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dave Van

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

Don, there you go again... perfect explanation from a super tech! 72 & 73, Bill K9YEQ FT'er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 2:03 PM To: Doug Hensley ; Don

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

I have the same front end protector on my K9AY receive loop, but that's not a suitable antenna for anything above 80m, and I need the SDR to be functional on all bands. I could put in an antenna switch, but honestly I'd rather not unless there's no alternative. I only need the CW portion of the

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

Don, is spectacular. Few words, to the point, excellent. The new route will soon be the same as I know Elecraft is big into process control. I believe they are very happy to get the feedback and will fix the situation. New route, new process. 72 & 73, Bill K9YEQ FT'er for K2, KX1, KX3,

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

Thanks Dave, that was all I needed to hear. Enjoy your vacation, have one for me in the Tiki bar! Don, KE0PVQ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave Van Wallaghen Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:46 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

Don, I profusely apologize for the delay and lack of communication. As Don, W3FPR pointed out, Don was and I am a part time employee. For a whole host of reasons, that I won't go into at this time, the transition has been somewhat slow but I am making progress. The amount of backlog has

[Elecraft] FS KRC-2

I have a KRC-2 assembled and working.  Currently wire for Icom but that can be changed to your liking. $110.00 shipped in the USA Contact me direct. Rich K3RWN __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

On 5/23/19 at 2:49 PM, j...@audiosystemsgroup.com (Jim Brown) wrote: On 5/23/2019 2:07 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: One can download and print the entire list of firmware release notes or part of the list.  They are in .rtf format. Link? After learning something about the new web site, Try

[Elecraft] Old gear

I have been following the thread on the issue of poor service (perceived). I am a new Elecraft user and can only say great things about the level of service. From Madelyn Gomez to Cody Adams, my experience has been absolutely FIRST CLASS. In fact they should give lessons to some of the other

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

You can view the entire file at any time from the K3 Utility's Help menu. The K3 Utility reads the entire file into a rich text window that you can scroll through. I can help you find it on your PC. The (windows) path is shown on the K3 Utility Firmware tab, in the edit box labeled "Local

[Elecraft] Fw: K2: FS, Built & Working KAT2

The KAT2 has been sold. Thanks. 73, Jim KO5V -Forwarded Message- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: May 23, 2019 12:30 PM >To: Elecraft List >Subject: K2: FS, Built & Working KAT2 > >Sorry, no K4 content here... > >I bought tuner this several years ago from the ham who built it, and it works

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

Connecting SDR may be simpler. I think HDSDR has an option to sent I/Q signals to the Skimmer. I use AS-RXFEP - Receiver Front End Protector from Array Solutions to protect SDR. I use TX vertical or RX loop as receive antenna with AS-RXFEP - Receiver Front End Protector from Array Solutions, close

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

On 5/23/2019 2:59 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: It’s on your PC already Mine is copied from ftp to c:/Users/dick/AppData/Roaming/Elecraft/K3 Firmware because I used the default firmware folder on Windows 10. Not if I can't find it, and files in Microsoft's default locations don't show up in

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

It’s on your PC already Mine is copied from ftp to c:/Users/dick/AppData/Roaming/Elecraft/K3 Firmware because I used the default firmware folder on Windows 10. It’s also on our ftp site at ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/hfwnotes.rtf 73 de Dick, K6KR > On May 23, 2019, at 14:49, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

On 5/23/2019 2:07 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: One can download and print the entire list of firmware release notes or part of the list.  They are in .rtf format. Link? Thanks, Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 manual errata

Not at all.  I bought my K3s in 2008, added new synth boards and replaced the Xvtr board to get the K3S-vintage preamp. Most of us studied the hard copy manual that came with our radios, then  printed an updated user manual a few years after we got our radios. My last printing was from about

[Elecraft] Connecting SDRPlay to P3 IF OUT, to CW Skimmer

I bought an SDR Play 1A at Dayton with the intention of feeding its RF IN port from my P3's IF out. I don't have a separate multi-band antenna that I can dedicate to the SDRPlay, so I think I need to go the IF Route. I run full legal-limit TX power from antennas in the center of a small city lot,

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

Jim, That would be practical only if ALL users downloaded each and every firmware update as it came along - I am sure it should be relatively easy to display the latest firmware release notes. As it is, the release notes are shown in the Help tab. But many do not update firmware each time it

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

The file displayed by the K3 Utility is a rich text file downloaded from the file server along with K3with firmware. It’s just a file on your PC, in your firmware folder. hfwnotes.rtf as I recall. 73 de Dick, K6KR > On May 23, 2019, at 13:48, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On 5/23/2019 1:23 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] Level of K3S audio out to digital apps on Mac

Adding on to the RF part of the adjustment described by Mr. McGraw below, the idea described in this old post-- I still contend-- would be a very useful graphical way of making the adjustment. Not coincidentally, I wrote it in response to a similar post by Bob almost two years ago:

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

On 5/23/2019 1:23 PM, N4ZR wrote: Hi Don - I know I can download a fresh manual, and it may yet come to that.  However the manual available online is dated August 24, 2011, and the Firmware Release Notes available under Help in the K3 Utility go up to 2013.  I'm fairly confident there were

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

Pete, Download the most recent copy of K3 Utility and you should find all the more recent Firmware Release Notes. A full listing of the notes can also be found on the Elecraft website. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/23/2019 4:23 PM, N4ZR wrote: Hi Don - I know I can download a fresh manual, and it may

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

Hi Don - I know I can download a fresh manual, and it may yet come to that.  However the manual available online is dated August 24, 2011, and the Firmware Release Notes available under Help in the K3 Utility go up to 2013.  I'm fairly confident there were more changes after that. 73, Pete

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

With enough money, all things are possible. :-) Sent from my iPad > On May 23, 2019, at 3:55 PM, N4ZR wrote: > > One of the nice things about Elecraft gear is the continuous improvement that > goes on, even years after initial release. Unfortunately, these improvements > are often only

Re: [Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

Pete, If you download the newest manual, you will have the most up to date information that is printed in the manual. Above and beyond that (and equally important), you should pay attention to the Firmware Release Notes. They are on the website and also included on the K3 Utility Help Tab.

[Elecraft] Proposal for change pages for manuals

One of the nice things about Elecraft gear is the continuous improvement that goes on, even years after initial release.  Unfortunately, these improvements are often only documented at release time, and nine years' worth (in my case) is hard to organize. Recently, I ran into issues with my

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

Thanks for the reply Doug, I think you may have identified what’s happening. I did receive excellent and timely help from Elecraft when I had the need for new parts or questions answered. I also received excellent support from Don Wilhelm before he retired, and have nothing but praise for the

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

Doug, Thanks for the nice words about my service. When I was doing repairs for the classic gear, I did not have a staff (like they do in Watsonville) to send emails when the rig arrives, etc. I would email customers when I started work on it, ask any questions about what the customer

[Elecraft] K2: FS, Built & Working KAT2

Sorry, no K4 content here... I bought tuner this several years ago from the ham who built it, and it works well. I have been using my KPA100/KAT100 combo, and I have a T1 for low-power, so I no longer need this. I have the original manual, and the hardware to mount it into the K2's lid. The

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV issues in K3S

Oops. My bad! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 23, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Hank wrote: > > > Not the ATU, the ATT (attenuation function). > > > - Original Message - > From: Nr4c (n...@widomaker.com) > Date: 05/23/19 13:34 > To: Hank (h...@optilink.us) > Cc: Hank Blackwood

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD switchable?

Thanks Wayne. 73, Andy, k3wyc From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 10:55 AM To: Andy Durbin Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4HD switchable? > "> Can the superhet option be switched in/out independently for each of the > K4D

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

Don, I think that is because the early stuff is farmed out to contract people who may not have an email routine going yet. The K1 & K2's were usually handled by Don Wilhelm who just retired. You might contact Elecraft support and ask them who they sent the rig to, when, where, etc. Don had

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD switchable?

> "> Can the superhet option be switched in/out independently for each of the > K4D receivers? > > In theory." > > Why is this theoretical? Figure of speech. The hardware will do this, but we haven’t provided a way to do it yet in software. Easy enough. > My understanding of the superhet

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

Weekly updates are super. Probably wouldn’t cost more than $100 or so added onto the bill... Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 23, 2019, at 12:18 PM, Don Schroder wrote: > > A good morning to all! > > I am sitting in my recliner, drinking a cup of java, and doing what I

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

My KPA1500 went for a vacation for updates. Rene in service and Madelyn kept me updated along the way. I thought the whole process was handled professionally and I appreciate the effort the staff exhibited. Not sure what happened with your radio but from what I read and experienced that is

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV issues in K3S

Just some questions to understand the problem better.Is the audio issue only happening in FM or also in other modes?Try FM on HF with someone close and see if if it is really caused by the K144Does the K144 output also drops or is that stable.73 HenkPA0CVerzonden vanaf mijn Samsung

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV issues in K3S

Not the ATU, the ATT (attenuation function).   - Original Message - From: Nr4c (n...@widomaker.com) Date: 05/23/19 13:34 To: Hank (h...@optilink.us) Cc: Hank Blackwood (k4...@arrl.net), Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net) Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K144XV issues in K3S Frequency

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

Don... My experience with Elecraft was similar to your PC repair experience. My KX3 went in for the ATU/low voltage tuning bug (which was repaired out of warranty at no cost to me).  I guess it's not really a bug, but some component value variations (in particular a resistor) cause weirdness

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV issues in K3S

Frequency drift comes to mind. The HF ATU probably won’t do anything for VHF. Let the radio warm up for half an hour before doing anything with VHF. Remember 1PPM at VHF is 144 Hertz. You need the high def oscillator and maybe the Ref In. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 23,

[Elecraft] My K3 for sell

I to want on the K4 list so I'm posting here the ad I have on QTH,com I am selling my Elecraft K3-100 S# 6644 I'm the original owner bought new in 2012. It has the IO board, RX in/out, IF and Xverter ..SSB filter is stock 2.7 and two CW filters both 8 pole 250Hz and 400Hz . I do not smoke and

Re: [Elecraft] [AX1] Who has the AX1 antenna DX record?

PierreNot too shabby! I made a "DX" contact with a fellow in Ontario from a site in NW Georgia in the US.  It may not be my farthest, but it was another country :-) This was a couple of weeks ago with the KX3 on 20 meters SSB , 15 watts (external battery), AX1 attached to radio and 13'

[Elecraft] To improve customer service

A good morning to all! I am sitting in my recliner, drinking a cup of java, and doing what I seem to do best, thinking, I’m thinking; when I sent my computer into the Company for repairs (under warranty), the Company did something I had never experienced before. They “GAVE ME A WEEKLY UPDATE”

[Elecraft] K4HD switchable?

"> Can the superhet option be switched in/out independently for each of the K4D receivers? In theory." Why is this theoretical? My interest in the question is for use with WSJT-X modes where I currently use a 4 kHz - 5 kHz RX bandwidth. My understanding of the superhet spec is that it would

[Elecraft] K144XV issues in K3S

Hey Folks...   I have noticed 2 unusual issues with my recently installed K144XV.  I bought it used from a list member and installed it a few months ago.  It seems to work ok but after some extended use (which recently begun) it is does 2 things: after it has been in use (even just

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD switchable?

Nice! Thanks! Jim ab3cv On May 23, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > On May 23, 2019, at 8:24 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > > Can the superhet option be switched in/out independently for each of the K4D > receivers? In theory. > > For example it might be nice to run a full band

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD switchable?

> On May 23, 2019, at 8:24 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > > Can the superhet option be switched in/out independently for each of the K4D > receivers? In theory. > > For example it might be nice to run a full band skimmer on one receiver (so > no superhet) while still needing the strong signal

[Elecraft] K4HD switchable?

Can the superhet option be switched in/out independently for each of the K4D receivers? For example it might be nice to run a full band skimmer on one receiver (so no superhet) while still needing the strong signal performance on another receiver (with superhet). Jim ab3cv

[Elecraft] FS: XV XTAL Oven, K2 Spares

Good Morning, I'm still finding a few surplus odds and ends from my K2 and XV projects. These are just taking up space, and I hope someone can use them: 1. Unused XV series transverter crystal oven, P/N XVOVN. The current price from Elecraft is $64.95. I am asking $45.00, OBO, shipped. 2.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 LAN (Or KPA-1500) - 4O3A Antenna Genius Control?

Would it be possible to add this feature to the KPA-1500 since it already has an ethernet connection? Rich - N5ZC On 5/23/2019 5:36 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: Will the K4 have the ability to control the 4O3A Antenna Genius 8x2 or 8x1  antenna switch over the LAN network? Rich - N5ZC

Re: [Elecraft] Line output

On 23/05/2019 11:55, G3YHM via Elecraft wrote: > For some reason my K3 has decided to change the level of the Line out when I > adjust the AF Gain control. Are my fingers in the menu to blame? How can I > return it to normal? Go to CONFIG:LIN OUT and if it says "=PHONES" then tap 1 to return

[Elecraft] Line output

For some reason my K3 has decided to change the level of the Line out when I adjust the AF Gain control. Are my fingers in the menu to blame? How can I return it to normal? Regards Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K4 LAN - 4O3A Antenna Genius Control?

Will the K4 have the ability to control the 4O3A Antenna Genius 8x2 or 8x1  antenna switch over the LAN network? Rich - N5ZC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Issues

Hi Paul, yes of course. 1. Remove all cables and use some ESD protection (at least discharge themself to grounding point) 2. Unscrew four main thumb screw and open the KX3 carefully 3. In the middle you will find flat (like PC) flex cable (we say ribbon cable) conecting both sides together