Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Sad part is that no one noticed the lack of power. What's so sad about that? 8-) The amp should only be used when absolutely needed... 73 es HNY, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Dave, I agree with your math, except... Having a noise level of -27dBm delivered by the transmitter to the antenna system, does not mean the antenna has 100% radiation efficiency, yes? So -27dBm is 2 microwatts in transmitted noise to the antenna system, at this particular spacing, in a 500Hz

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
I stand by my statement ... if everyone used FLEX SDR rigs (you do know that noise power is additive, right?) we'd all have a major problem. Dave AB7E With that, I agree. Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed. HNY, Bruce, N1RX _ From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:e...@elecraft.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 8:03 PM To: Bruce Beford; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR Let's let this thread rest for now in the interest of reducing

Re: [Elecraft] Where will Elecraft be showing near New England?

2013-12-18 Thread Bruce Beford
I would expect Eric and his wife Lerma to have a booth at the ARRL 100th anniversary convention in Hartford, CT in July. They have been regulars at the New England Division Convention (Boxboro, MA) every other year. That event is being superseded by the ARRL 100th anniversary bash this coming

Re: [Elecraft] MRP40 CW Software SDR ver.

2013-11-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Fred, The webpage for the MRP40-SDR software indicates it is looking for a radio with IQ signal outputs. The KX3 has this. The K3 does not (natively). However, a K3 equipped with an XV3(or XV3A), plus an LP-Pan, SoftRock, or other IF to IQ baseband output would seem to be acceptable. (It is also

Re: [Elecraft] MRP40

2013-11-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Fred, perhaps you misunderstood. To properly use the SDR version of this program, you need to present it with both I and Q signals (in-phase and quadrature). These would be routed into a 2-channel (stereo) soundcard. So, you need the I/Q output from the K3, provided by LP-Pan, SoftRock, or

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft reflector

2013-11-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Bill, that's not the official archive. A more up-to-date listing can generally be found on the mailman.qth list, which actually hosts the reflector. http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/ 73, Bruce N1RX I was referring to the mail-list at:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 no reception CW

2013-11-10 Thread Bruce Beford
Verify Roofing filter(s) configured for CW RX? -Bruce N1RX __ 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 hosted

Re: [Elecraft] K3 seems to be deaf on 17 meters

2013-11-02 Thread Bruce Beford
Wrong antenna input selected? -Bruce N1RX K3 # 7462 works great on all bands except 17. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 seems to be deaf on 17 meters

2013-11-02 Thread Bruce Beford
Hmm, Can't think of any other user-selectable setting that could cause this... Perhaps something amiss with the 15M/17M BPF, I suppose. Suggest you contact Elecraft Support for further T/S ideas. GL, Bruce, N1RX just double checked, correct ant Wrong antenna input selected? -Bruce N1RX K3 #

Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution

2013-10-20 Thread Bruce Beford
I assume you are talking about the KX3 beta firmware. This discussion has been about the K3 sidetone pitch. Production firmware level for the K3 is 4.67. Bruce N1RX I'm using 1.69 beta firmware that stops at 400 Hz. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] I don't believe I would have said that

2013-09-13 Thread Bruce Beford
As a good natured poke at our modern life. note the little wink at the end... Plenty of comments on this one. Let's end the thread gracefully. Bruce, N1RX Wow, I wonder how the poster is supposed to take this comment? Mike R __

[Elecraft] OT: signature lines

2013-09-12 Thread Bruce Beford
Recently seen on an Elecraft e-list post: Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable Incorrect. Typos are entirely evitable... It's a telephone. use a real keyboard. ;-) 73, Bruce N1RXX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Use of K3 on 600m (and below)

2013-09-10 Thread Bruce Beford
I still feel transverter is appropriate (transceiver converter) Bruce, N1RX of course I meant upconverter not transverter... jim ab3cv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Will the K2 and KX3 work with the P3?

2013-08-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Yes, but it would -still- be a Flex-1500, not a K2 with panadapter... Bruce, N1RX To get back to the original question, I am not sure how many people would want to add a P3 to a K2 ? For the price of the P3 (or even an LP-Pan) you could pick up a new Flex-1500.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 serial number

2013-08-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Bryan, I don't believe you can determine the original serial number without the original packing slip/invoice. Alternatively, Elecraft -may- be able to look it up, if you have the original owner's name and/or call sign. If you -can- determine the serial number, a replacement sticker can be

Re: [Elecraft] Simplest ever mod for K2 will also work on KX3

2013-08-12 Thread Bruce Beford
I'll assume you did not assemble your KX3. The screws that hold the display bezel on thread into standoffs attached to the control board. IIRC, the 5 screws that hold the bezel (4 around the display, one below the VFO A knob) are the only screws that hold the control panel in place. Use caution

Re: [Elecraft] Good Battery for K3 Portable Ops

2013-08-12 Thread Bruce Beford
Paul, you will get more meaningful replies if you state what power level for TX. Are you asking about a 10W K3, or 100W version? 73 Bruce N1RX I would appreciate knowing the experiences of folks who have run their K3 on battery power for several (4-8?) hrs., with perhaps a 20% TX duty

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Roofing filters

2013-08-06 Thread Bruce Beford
I know many users are happy with the 700 Hz roofing filter you guys have had custom-made. However, I am wondering just how helpful it actually is, compared to other, more standard roofing filter BWs. If a 700 Hz bandwidth is ideal for scanning, just how is a roofing filter needed when scanning? By

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AM-breakthrough

2013-07-30 Thread Bruce Beford
Peter, I have heard from some afflicted with this, that the situation can be helped in a few ways. #1- reduce the overall system gain. Turn off unneeded preamps, turn on attenuator. #2. Often, the interfering signal has been identified as a SW BC station _below_ the Amateur band in use. In

[Elecraft] test- ignore

2013-07-19 Thread Bruce Beford
testing new internet and email account. 73, Bruce N1RX __ 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 hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Orders Being Taken!

2013-07-01 Thread Bruce Beford
As always, unless you direct them otherwise. For example, some DX buyers ask for the full amount to be deducted immediately, if they expect the exchange rate to move against them. 73, Bruce N1RX Will Elecraft, as in the past, only charge the charge card when the amp is ready to ship ? 73

Re: [Elecraft] P3- Center Freq - a zero

2013-06-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Jim- a few thoughts on this. 1. You only stated you have power and IF into the P3. You did not mention whether or not you have the RS232 cable connected between the K3 and the P3. This is essential for getting the freq info from the K3. 2. In the P3 menu XCVR SEL: is it set to K3? 3. Make sure

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2ACC with K3 and Navigator an P3

2013-06-24 Thread Bruce Beford
One option for dealing with the different baud rate speeds of the P3 vs. the KRC2 is a baud rate converter, such as seen here: http://serialgadget.com/ One could also roll one's own, with the appropriate skills. Also, if you are going to monitor the remote system via webcam, proper antenna

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2ACC Problems continued

2013-06-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Brian- Your original post said you were working on the KRC2. Your last post stated you had it configured as the KRC2ACC. The KRC2ACC uses different firmware, and behaves differently than the basic KRC2. The KRC2ACC accessibility upgrade and operation instructions indicate how the KRC2ACC firmware

[Elecraft] Love/hate the K3? or just enjoy turning them over?

2013-06-14 Thread Bruce Beford
I'm sensing a pattern... Nov 16 2008, looking for a K3: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-K3-td1507873.html Mar 3, 2009, looking for a K3/100: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-K3-100-td2412961.html Mar 25, 2009, selling my K3/100-F (sold same day):

Re: [Elecraft] K2 qrp battery drain estimation

2013-06-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Is this more or less accurate, or have I missed something? Thanks. You missed the fact that you really can't/shouldn't try to discharge the full capacity of the battery. The life span of SLA batteries for instance, are greatly reduced if you routinely go to greater than 50% depth of discharge.

Re: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?

2013-06-09 Thread Bruce Beford
Sounds like it rescued -your- interest in the hobby, not the hobby itself. Amateur Radio has been alive and well right along, thank you. Have fun! Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 v. others

2013-06-09 Thread Bruce Beford
I don't believe Ten Tec has outsourced anything to China. They made an agreement with YouKits to offer their products in this county under the Ten Tec name. They did not design them nor request YouKits design them for Ten Tec. They were available for quite a while before Ten Tec picked up the

Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton

2013-06-08 Thread Bruce Beford
Your answer lies here: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/dsp_rev_c_information.htm Bruce N1RX From what point (date or serial number) was the K3DSP mod included? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 freq stability module request

2013-05-30 Thread Bruce Beford
This is exactly what I did. I used the output of my Trimble Thunderbolt, through about 60 dB of attenuation, as the signal source for the temp stability calibration. Worked great. Bruce N1RX You can use the Gpsdo directly as a signal source. It should have a 5th harmonic that will work well

Re: [Elecraft] XG3_Signal_Source

2013-05-27 Thread Bruce Beford
I don't think the CS2100 fractional-n synthesizer used in the XG3 will allow operation as low as you are asking. Perhaps Bob (the designer) will chime in on this. OTOH, you could always build your own divider, and use the XG3 at a freq that it can produce now. If you are designing transverters for

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Umm... I don't know how else to put this but... Eric, -you- started the rumor. Back on 18-Dec-2011, while we were waiting on our KX3s, you posted to this list. For brevity's sake, I have not copied out the entire exchange that was going on at the time. I know you have a lot of irons in the fire

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-21 Thread bruce . beford
Understood, Wayne. I recognized that full functionality would require more than just the hardware. I (and others) would still like to see this developed, as time and resources allow.   Thanks for your response.   Bruce N1RX On Tue, 21 May 2013 07:57:20 -0700, Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA brightness (K3)

2013-05-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Sounds like you have the waterfall set to monochrome in the Menu. Tnx for all the responses. I may have poorly stated my question. What I was trying to say is the waterfall traces seem dim both on P3 and on the monitor I am using (dedicated to P3 SVGA). Even though signals seem relatively

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Evangelizing customers is a very important part of the Elecraft business and advertising model. It works. A small company like Elecraft relies upon (and needs) enthusiastic customers to help spread the word. It's the best advertising money can't buy. Bruce N1RX I really like Elecraft's

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed. I enjoy helping out at the Elecraft booth at every New England ARRL Convention. I always take time during the weekend to answer any questions I can for prospective buyers. I try not to exaggerate or sugar-coat. I give my opinions and relay my experience. I explain why Elecraft products

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Bruce Beford
If you mean Ken Kesey, then no, I don't think that's the relevant reference. Ken Kesey (and the gang of Merry Pranksters) used LSD laced Kool-Aid to promote communal tripping. The Jonestown example was far darker, a case of blindly following a misguided trust to oblivion. It was after that

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed. Nor should they. -Bruce From your etymology no one could ever state, I drank the Kool Aide. Kevin. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Discounts was: K7WTG Dayton

2013-05-17 Thread Bruce Beford
...they lose $10 each each sale, but make it up in volume! 8-) I wonder how it is that they are still able to offer discounts. I guess it's due to the volume of sales. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3A CAlibration Test

2013-05-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Ron, I suggest you update your utility to the latest, 1.13.4.15 from the Elecraft website here: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm You are way behind on your Utility version. 73, Bruce N1RX I installed the KXV3A feature and attempted to run the 1 Milliwatt Transmitter Gain Calibration

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Noise signature

2013-05-01 Thread Bruce Beford
Correct. -Bruce, N1RX Making sure I understand back to back... One diode is wired in parallel with the other and the cathode end of one is connected to the anode end of the other. This connection will limit the passed voltage to +- the diode insertion drop, about .6 volts. Cheers -

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-26 Thread Bruce Beford
They were posted on the Elecraft twitter site: https://twitter.com/elecraft I'm feeling particularly IQ-zero at the moment, because I've searched and searched but can't find these doggone pictures of the KXPA100 amp that so many posts have referred to. Will some kind soul please put me out of

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100

2013-04-23 Thread Bruce Beford
The question was about the KAT100 tuner, not the KPA100 amp. Bruce, N1RX The KPA100 needs access to internal K2 signal lines for bandswitching, T/R states, and other functions, so it is not usable with other rigs. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/23/2013 1:29 AM, Eddy wrote: Can the KAT100 be

Re: [Elecraft] {K3{ Combined 6 and 10mtr preamp?

2013-04-17 Thread Bruce Beford
What happened to the PR10 (10M preamp)? Could one of these be daisy-chained with a PR6 on the KXV3A, and be selected based on band on the K3? (For those who already have the PR6). Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] (KX3) Voltage display (solved)

2013-04-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Rich, AC7MA explained this quite well on the KX3 Yahoo group just last week: The batteries and external supply are connected at the '+' end. The external supply '-' is connected to KX3 ground, but not battery '-'. With an external supply connected that's higher than the battery voltage, the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and PR6 configuration help needed

2013-03-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Knut, you should have the KXV3 (or KXV3A option in your K3 to use the PR6. The order page on the Elecraft website reads: PR6 Low Noise 6m GaAs FET Preamp (0.5 dB typ) for the K3 and most other rigs (Connects to the RX IN/OUT conn. on the KXV3.) 73, Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mic input problem

2013-03-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Switch to SSB first, then go into the menu to change the MIC BTN parameter? Bruce, N1RX There appears to be a setting on the Configuration menu to turn off the up/down and PTT but this is non functional. When selected on the menu by VFOB the options on VFO A say n/a.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker Amp Protection

2013-03-11 Thread Bruce Beford
I also inquired about this mod on the list a couple months ago. No replies or posting of the relevant info yet. 73, Bruce N1RX Last August, Wayne N6KR posted: The mod I was talking about is newer (2010, I believe). It involves a pair of very small-valued resistors in series with the AF output

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs THP HL-550FX

2013-02-17 Thread Bruce Beford
Dave- The THP amp uses a switching power supply, the KPA500 uses a linear supply. There's the major difference in weight. You don't need the heavy transformer in a switcher, but it's harder to make the power supply radio quiet without detectable birdies in the ham bands. 73, Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] ATT level

2013-02-17 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi Jorge, Assuming you are asking about the K3, No there is no easy way without modifying the unit, to make the ATT greater than the fixed amount. Why not just reduce the RF gain? -Bruce, N1RX Hi Is any way to increase ATT level? How many dB´s ATT is reducing? Seems not enough this weekend!

Re: [Elecraft] Best Antenna Portable/Tabletop Operation for KX3

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Looking for the best out of the worst kind of antenna for my KX3 all band. I think you just summed it up nicely yourself. These telescopic antennas with loading coils at the bottom are all going to be many dB down from even a modest wire antenna on a push up pole, like a Jackite kite pole.

Re: [Elecraft] Best Antenna Portable/Tabletop Operation for KX3

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Beford
configurations, of course. This one simply works for me, with minimal hassle, and reliable results. 73, Bruce, N1RX -Original Message- From: Fred Smith [mailto:m...@mo-net.com] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:41 AM To: 'Bruce Beford'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Best Antenna

[Elecraft] P3 firmware updated fine

2013-01-19 Thread Bruce Beford
With a few messages from folks saying they had trouble loading the latest beta firmware into the P3/P3SVGA, I just thought I'd add a data point. I had absolutely no problems loading all of the files into my P3 and P3 SVGA. All went perfectly, without any need for reboots (beyond what the utility

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Cord

2013-01-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Fred, It -is- in the manual, on page 4, under POWER SUPPLY: A power cable with a 2.1-mm plug is supplied. The wire with the white stripe is positive. Trim the cable to the desired length. Plug the cable into the 9-15 VDC jack, shown at left in the illustration below. But, as Don says, when in

Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 a fun radio to operate ?

2013-01-16 Thread Bruce Beford
No, he actually did not hear wrong. He heard exactly what was said. However, what was said was factually incorrect. 73, Bruce, N1RX Again, you have heard wrong. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ProSet Mic Adaptor

2013-01-06 Thread Bruce Beford
OK, hint then... Why not just plug the Proset into the back of the K3? Then you don't -need- an adapter. If you want or need to use the front panel jack, the K3 is wired the same as Kenwood rigs. Get a Pro set to Kenwood adapter. GL, Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Schematic.

2012-12-30 Thread Bruce Beford
Not yet. -Bruce, N1RX Has the schematic of the KX3 been published? Have searched, but cannot find. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and KPA-500?

2012-12-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Doug- If you are referring to the KX3 driving the KPA500 (there are no dashes in these product models) then- yes, many people do this. I get just almost exactly 13 dB gain from the KPA500 when driven by the KX3. 73, Bruce, N1RX __

Re: [Elecraft] K1 RF Board Trimmer Caps

2012-12-24 Thread Bruce Beford
My K1 RF board ceramic trimmer capacitors C13 and C20 have an outline shape that differs from either that described in the K1 assembly instructions or on the silkscreen outline on the RF board PCB. This is the same question that Dean asked back on 10/27/12. Don's answer described trimmer

[Elecraft] IMPORTANT CORRECTION: K1 RF Board Trimmer Caps

2012-12-24 Thread Bruce Beford
IMPORTANT ADDENDUM/CORRECTION TO MY PREVIOUS POST ON THIS. I wrote: Take your ohmmeter and measure from the center, where the adjustment tool contacts the capacitor. Measure to each of the two contacts, and find the one that is shorted to the adjustment slot. That is the side you want to be

Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue

2012-12-24 Thread Bruce Beford
I don't get this. How is the rig runner implicated? The power doesn't go thru it...DC or RF. Of course it does- the Rig Runner is a DC power distribution panel. -Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

2012-11-27 Thread Bruce Beford
The K2 has internal jumpers for the mic jack configuration. This allowed for the use of almost any microphone. I suggest you open yours to see how it is wired. Refer to the manual for the layout of the configuration header. 73, Bruce, N1RX I seem to remember that the K2 mic jack is configured

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Problems

2012-11-26 Thread Bruce Beford
This sounds like the issue that has been occasionally seen where one of the rotary encoder push buttons fails in the on state. Another possibility is a failure of a button mux/demux circuit. In either case, a front panel board swap-out may be the next step. Hopefully, you will hear back shortly

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and digital modes

2012-11-20 Thread Bruce Beford
From the order page, under KX3 accessories: XG50 Kit (Simple 49.380 MHz Signal Source) The Elecraft XG50 is a simple 49.380 MHz signal source specifically designed for use with the KX3 Extended VFO Temperature Compensation Procedure. See App Note. I used the 5th harmonic of my 10 MHz GPSDO for

Re: [Elecraft] Mic Conn. Protector!

2012-11-10 Thread Bruce Beford
It's the same thread as an SO-239 connector. There are caps available. See eBay item # 150780563154 for an example. 73, Bruce, N1RX * * *If anyone knows of a supplier for a Cover that goes over the Mic Conn. on the front of a K2 or K3, I would appreciate hearing from you. * * *

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXBC3 Display Backlight State During Charge

2012-11-06 Thread Bruce Beford
In the current firmware, the backlight will follow the state set in the menu. If it's off, it's off during charge. If on, it's on during charge. I kind of like it being on during charge. It reminds me the rig is actively doing something. Perhaps a future version of firmware may provide a

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 timer won't start

2012-11-04 Thread Bruce Beford
The batteries are -already- fully charged, Stan. 10.8v after a charge cycle on 8 NiMH cells is perfectly normal. The cells only have a rated voltage of 1.2v each. I believe the charge time won't start, because the batteries don't need charging... 73, Bruce, N1RX Am I missing something? I can't

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output current limit mod

2012-11-04 Thread bruce . beford
Hi, Drew. No reply yet... on or off list. 73, Bruce, N1RX On Sun, 04 Nov 2012 08:43:21 -0500, drewko drew...@verizon.net wrote: Hi Bruce, Did you ever get a response to this question? I have noticed questions about this but have never seen a response. I would also like to know about this

Re: [Elecraft] OT Chatter

2012-11-04 Thread Bruce Beford
Not true. A quick count for the month of November shows 154 posts with an Elecraft product number or OT in the title. I counted around 20 without any designation. The vast majority of posters are adhering to this request. 73, Bruce N1RX The sad truth is that the request is very seldom honored.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - KX3BC problem (?) - SOLVED

2012-10-30 Thread Bruce Beford
No, it does not mean that. I have interrupted mine several times with no ill effects. -Bruce, N1RX So does this mean you can not interrupt the charge cycle without locking thinks up? Tex __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

2012-10-29 Thread Bruce Beford
A firm spring was shipped to you in error. Contact parts at electraft dot com, and they will send you the medium spring. That's what I did. And yes, the shipped light spring p/n does not match the app note) 73, Bruce, N1RX And, in light of your reply, how do I know which spring came with the

Re: [Elecraft] Auto Notch Filter Freeze

2012-10-29 Thread Bruce Beford
Probably doesn't matter much, since sections are only seen/used by those who read the Nabble list on-line. Messages posted to Nabble are (eventually) copied directly to the main Elecraft email list-serv without any category or section. I believe the Elecraft pricipals involved- That is Wayne,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - KX3BC problem (?)

2012-10-29 Thread Bruce Beford
I also received my backordered KXBC3 today and installed it. I did not have any problems, and the Power Off Pending Mode seems to work fine here. No problem turning the unit back on/off again. Sorry, Stan. I can't duplicate your problem here. GL, Bruce, N1RX I installed my KXBC3 this morning

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 and 60 mters

2012-10-29 Thread Bruce Beford
No. You can tune anywhere in the 60M band. It is up to you to be sure you are transmitting on a valid channel. You can program these into memories if you wish, but they are not hard-coded. 73, Bruce, N1RX Are the 60 meter frequencies hard coded into memory in the kx3?

Re: [Elecraft] BL-2 Balun

2012-10-27 Thread Bruce Beford
It is a current balun. -Bruce, N1RX Question: Is the BL-2 Balun a current or voltage Balun? Bill, k6mgo __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3 audio output cuerent limit mod

2012-10-26 Thread Bruce Beford
ANy chance we can see the application note on this (second) K3 audio output mod added to the web page soon? I like keeping my K3 up to date, and I have some other updates to apply. Thanks, Bruce, N1RX K3 #559 Back in August, Wayne posted the following: Iain, The mod you referenced

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 using CW key as PTT switch for voice

2012-10-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed. -Bruce, N1RX More interesting will be to implement the send CW from SSB mode (CW WGHT = SSB +CW) as described in the owner's manual. 73, Matt VK2ACL __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 spurious signals on my K3/P3 ??

2012-10-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Yes, it's normal, due to the direct conversion architecture of the KX3. Turn on the KX3's RX isolation preamp to minimize this. 73, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 assy. manual

2012-10-11 Thread Bruce Beford
Only if you provide feedback on what you believe could be clarified. Ron, AC7AC writes and maintains many of the manuals. He monitors this list, and is always open to suggestions. 73, Bruce, N1RX Some of the instructions in the K2 manual are not precise to the point. It could easily be

[Elecraft] K3 PR10 N6KR???

2012-10-01 Thread Bruce Beford
Wayne, In response to a recent question about the K3's rx sensitivity on 10M, you mentioned the PR10 preamp. New product? Or the result of sleep deprivation? 73, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PR10 N6KR???

2012-10-01 Thread Bruce Beford
Happy Birthday, Wayne. Enjoy. 8-) -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:40 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 PR10 N6KR??? Apparently, even though we've shipped a couple

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Filter suggestions for new builder

2012-09-25 Thread Bruce Beford
I would not assume most users prefer this. I have 2.8/1.8 and it suits me just fine, thank you. The 1.8 works well under contest conditions, when needed. Remember there is almost always a silent majority. 73, Bruce, N1RX Interesting that most here have gone with the 2.1 vs. the 1.8 KHz

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - help rtty pro sign IM end of xmt

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Robert, Keep in mind that it IS a prosign. That is, it should be sent with NO SPACING between the I and the M So, di-di-dah-dah with NO SPACING. The K3 internal CW keyer is not very forgiving in this regard. I think many people who have reported difficulty recording the CW memories from the paddle

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - help rtty pro sign IM end of xmt

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Beford
While this is absolutely true, Dick (K3/KX3 Utility author)- The whole idea of CW to RTTY is to -not- require a computer. 8-) The K3 CW keyer routines could use some tweaking in the area of spacing rigidity. (IMHO) 73 and keep up the great work, Bruce, N1RX You can put this into a CW memory

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - help rtty pro sign IM end of xmt

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Dick, So you are suggesting loading an RTTY memory with just an IM to end a CW-RTTY transmission? IOW, send your message via the paddle, the recall a memory to send the IM? -Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Tuner Or Not

2012-09-13 Thread Bruce Beford
For those that don't know Robert Heinlein: TANSTAAFL= There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. There is wisdom here. What Mike is saying is that, even though your auto-tuner may find a match to make the transmitter happy, there may be more efficient ways of coupling your signal to the ether.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Phase Noise / CW Key Clicks

2012-09-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Sadly, Al- I believe quite a few Big Guns that enjoy reading their calls in the contest reports feel exactly this way. To them it would be detrimental to clean up their signals. They have no incentive at all to care. 73, Bruce, N1RX I once spoke to a nationally-known, Big Gun contester who felt

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna static charge precautions - any tips?

2012-09-09 Thread Bruce Beford
What Don was trying to express was that if you simply add a resistor to your own antenna, you don't need to worry/wonder about whether or not it is included in a particular transceiver. It may be good engineering practice to add it to a transceiver one is designing. However, if you do it

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes

2012-09-03 Thread Bruce Beford
Tom, the data area occupies part of the waterfall area of the screen. Have you tried increasing the waterfall height? -Bruce, N1RX The window sizes on the screen on my P3 SVGA only go from 2-5 on WinR and from 0-3 on WinT when setting up for RTTY. The manual says the window sizes should go

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes

2012-09-03 Thread Bruce Beford
engineer (Paul) will chime in when he sees this. 73, Bruce, N1RX -Original Message- From: Thomas Lutz [mailto:tel...@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 2:23 PM To: Bruce Beford Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes The water fall is not on. On 9/3/12 1:11 PM, Bruce

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes

2012-09-03 Thread Bruce Beford
skinny waterfall display. GL, Bruce, N1RX -Original Message- From: Thomas Lutz [mailto:tel...@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 3:35 PM To: Bruce Beford Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes I'll give that a try. But in the menu it only shows 0-4 lines when

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Digital Mode Question (New Tricks...Old Dog)

2012-09-02 Thread Bruce Beford
From what I could tell from the manual, Line Out to my PC ought to be a level adjusted by Config: Line Out. However, each time I turned down the AF control, the signal to FLdigi went away. Dick, from the menu parameter section of the manual: (see second paragraph. Try tapping 1 while in the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DNR

2012-09-02 Thread Bruce Beford
Fred, Others here (none-FT5000) owners may be able to help with your question if they knew specifically what you were talking about. In the context of your question regarding the K3, what is DNR specifically control on the FT5000? Being in the medical field, I associate DNR with do not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DNR

2012-09-02 Thread bruce . beford
someone would not know that. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 6:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 DNR Fred

Re: [Elecraft] FCC exams

2012-08-29 Thread Bruce Beford
Well Fred, I don't know who's in charge of the VE sessions you have attended but... I have been a VE for many years. I head up our local ARRL VEC sponsored team. The only time I have required multiple forms of ID is when an appropriate photo ID was not available. Generally, this has been for young

Re: [Elecraft] Mid-Sept Price Increase Question

2012-08-23 Thread Bruce Beford
(speaking from experience) If past is prologue, then the new prices will simply go into effect without further announcement or elucidation. I suggest you decide what you want, what it is worth to you, and whether you can afford it now or risk waiting. It my experience, it is only worth worrying

Re: [Elecraft] K3Util Firmware version

2012-08-22 Thread Bruce Beford
I agree with Dick on this one as well. Guy put it well in his reply- Installing beta firmware should be a very deliberate process, taken on by the user who knows he is trying something that is perhaps not ready for prime time. The process for loading beta firmware, including downloading files,

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 IQ to laptop

2012-08-22 Thread Bruce Beford
Have you looked around yourself yet? Though not small, my 17 HP dv6 laptop has stereo input on-board. I am sure there are several others. Just takes some research... GL, Bruce, N1RX I gather that no one has found a small laptop with stereo input ( mike or line in) that will work with no

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