[Elecraft] KX3

2013-10-03 Thread David Anderson
I have a KX3 on order, my first Elecraft product. br/br/I am receiving emails from the list OK, but recently replied to the list and have not seen my reply appear, so this email is as much a test as anything else. Anyway if this does come though OK I just say hi to all.br/br/73br/br/David

Re: [Elecraft] Side KX Parts for KX3

2013-10-03 Thread David Anderson
warranty from the UK supplier. br/br/73br/br/David Anderson GM4JJJbr/br/br/br/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

2013-10-03 Thread David Anderson
Unfortunately this HTML garbage is produced by the yahoo mail app on the iPad. Despite sending plain text in MIME format, it still has the HTML tags in the plain text and there is no way to change it. Sorry about that.br/br/73br/br/David Anderson GM4JJJbr

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

2013-10-03 Thread David Anderson
lists, yahoo groups etc separate from my main email for personal and business which use a different account and mail client. Anyway, let's see if this is any better. Sorry for the OT. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 3 Oct 2013, at 14:44, Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE) pa0...@xs4all.nl wrote: Hello

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

2013-10-03 Thread David Anderson
for the reflector now, have moved over to another mail client on the iPad. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 3 Oct 2013, at 17:01, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: David, Great that you have the KX3 enroute! Dealing with authorities and beauracy's always vexing, it seems. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

2013-10-03 Thread David Anderson
for the reflector now, have moved over to another mail client on the iPad. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 3 Oct 2013, at 17:01, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: David, Great that you have the KX3 enroute! Dealing with authorities and beauracy's always vexing, it seems. I

Re: [Elecraft] SideKX

2013-10-10 Thread David Anderson
Mine arrived this morning, well packed and easy to fit. A quality product that matches the Elecraft perfectly. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 10 Oct 2013, at 09:39, Heinz Baertschi heinz.baerts...@bluewin.ch wrote: Tom Rousseau wrote This is the perfect tweak to the superb KX3 design

Re: [Elecraft] 80w 2m amp

2013-12-08 Thread David Anderson
According to this FAQ it is in the range 3 to 5 watts, to be determined. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 8 Dec 2013, at 17:43, Jeff Herr her...@comcast.net wrote: I am waiting for the 2m option to be released from Elecraft for the KX3

[Elecraft] Wanted XV144 transverter UK

2013-12-29 Thread David Anderson
I am looking for a used XV144 transverter for my KX3. An unbuilt XV144 kit would also be considered. If anyone has one for sale please contact me directly. Many thanks. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted XV144 transverter UK

2013-12-30 Thread David Anderson
a little. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 30 Dec 2013, at 10:21, AD6XY willis...@gmail.com wrote: First question is why as the XV144 its much larger than the radio - do you mean the internal module? I have two, one to go with my K2 and K3 for 2m and the other for my 23/13cms IF. I am looking

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SDR transmitter issues?

2013-12-30 Thread David Anderson
them for his purpose of showing differences between receiver and transmitter noise. He has measured the particular brand that exhibited very poor noise sidebands on transmit. David Anderson GM4JJJ On 30 Dec 2013, at 14:34, Rick Stealey rstea...@hotmail.com wrote: With regard to SM5BSZ's SDR

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2 port 50 ohm RX splitters ---TNX

2014-01-02 Thread David Anderson
hybrid from a design in an ARRL handbook many years ago when I wanted to do some 2 tone testing on a receive converter, but with the availability of good quality surplus nowadays it isn't worth the time and effort! David Anderson GM4JJJ On 1 Jan 2014, at 14:15, als...@nc.rr.com wrote

[Elecraft] KX3 External Transverter and ATU TUNE disable option suggestion

2014-01-04 Thread David Anderson
sure that ATU TUNE button does not transmit when a XV is selected (ATU in bypass mode) , it would also be nice if the ATU mode was band specific. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 External Transverter and ATU TUNE disable option suggestion

2014-01-05 Thread David Anderson
this potential problem elegantly. Pretty please! 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 5 Jan 2014, at 03:55, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Dave, If you are referring to he Elecraft XV series transverters, then I suggest that you set up the transverter to use 4 watts input. That is a level

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 External Transverter and ATU TUNE disable optionsuggestion

2014-01-05 Thread David Anderson
), perhaps a low power TX/RX on the SMA would be best. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 5 Jan 2014, at 11:06, Dave d...@g0dja.co.uk wrote: I'll second Davids request. I have some transverters that will take a fair amount of RF in, like the Spectrum Communications types, but others expect quite

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 External Transverter and ATU TUNE disable optionsuggestion

2014-01-06 Thread David Anderson
at high duty cycle. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 5 Jan 2014, at 20:17, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: David, I don't know about the power control characteristics of the KX3 yet, but with the K2 without the K60XV option), more steady power control is achieved in the 2 to 10

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 transverter offset

2014-01-14 Thread David Anderson
Oh No! Is there a list of unimplemented features anywhere? Thanks David Anderson GM4JJJ On 13 Jan 2014, at 21:55, Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net wrote: Not yet implemented. -Bruce, N1RX Let's try this post again, looks like the text was truncated... Can't seem to get

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Speakers

2014-01-15 Thread David Anderson
and possibly CW in ideal conditions. (2 x 2WL I0JXX XPOL yagis about 15dBd gain and 1kW from SSPA - special high power permit for EME). Lot of work to do to get there though. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 15 Jan 2014, at 06:01, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: I finally ordered and have

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Speakers

2014-01-15 Thread David Anderson
Brian, In the EU we get a warranty on anything we buy, so if they do break within a year or even 2 I will get them replaced or my money back, but I hope that I don't have to go down that route. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 15 Jan 2014, at 20:51, Brian Hemmis bhem...@me.com wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Speakers

2014-01-15 Thread David Anderson
Yes Brian, it may have been something very simple that had failed and I am sure you could have fixed it for them if they had thought to ask you, what a shame. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 15 Jan 2014, at 21:04, Brian Hemmis bhem...@me.com wrote: Hopefully mine were the exception, David

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Speakers

2014-01-20 Thread David Anderson
Probably not, but he doesn't seem to care or know what he is selling, 'nuff said. Life is too short to worry about things like this, I shouldn't get worked up about it, but I do. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 20 Jan 2014, at 17:14, Stewart stew...@twinwood.me wrote: Not sure

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Speakers

2014-01-21 Thread David Anderson
On 20 Jan 2014, at 17:04, David Anderson GM4JJJ gm4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Just a quick note to mention that I did buy the West Mountain COMspkr from a dealer in the UK and was disappointed to discover when I received them that they were supplied with a USA voltage AC mains adaptor

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M module?

2014-04-08 Thread David Anderson
28 to 144 MHz transverter which was stable enough or purchase a more modern high performance transverter such as the HA1YA unit for driving my SSPA for 144 MHz EME and terrestrial DX, which only needs a few watts of drive. I am interested in the PX3 however :-) 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 7

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M module?

2014-04-09 Thread David Anderson
attenuator it before the input of the transverter, wasteful in power and heat, but... So aftermarket KX3 PA heatsink and copper heatspreader for SI570 and extra calibration for VFO temperature may be essential for the highest frequency stability. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 9 Apr 2014

[Elecraft] Split transmit/receive option for KX3

2014-04-09 Thread David Anderson
, as then there is no danger of transmitting into the receive mixer of the transverter. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Quick survey: Need a 0-dBm transverter interface module for the KX3? (KXXV3)

2014-05-13 Thread David Anderson
in the same space as the internal 2m transverter. I may make one myself of I can get sufficient details from Elecraft. David Anderson GM4JJJ On 13 May 2014, at 13:05, David G4DMP da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk wrote: No thank you, David, this is something about which I have no interest. The K2 and K3

Re: [Elecraft] XG50 - Frequency Instability

2014-05-22 Thread David Anderson
It could be the low level of the XG50 is not enough to trigger the counter properly. I think I found a similar problem and had to use a scope probe on the counter and put it before the output attenuator on the XG50. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 22 May 2014, at 15:31, kj...@kj7rt.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] XG50 - Frequency Instability - Resolved

2014-05-23 Thread David Anderson
Great to hear Gary. You should be all set for the calibration of the KX3 now. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 23 May 2014, at 05:53, kj...@kj7rt.com wrote: First I want to thank those that pointed out that my first two postings didn't contain message content, probably due to using HTML. You

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Supply Voltage reading low

2014-08-15 Thread David Anderson
if as we say over here if I am teaching my grandmother how to suck eggs :-) 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 15 Aug 2014, at 17:34, Arlen Fletcher arlenfletc...@mac.com wrote: Greetings all! My KX3 has the set of internal NiMH batteries and currently reads 9.9v while idling (I haven’t

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Supply Voltage reading low

2014-08-16 Thread David Anderson
Don Arlen, Yes it has two voltage monitoring settings, PS and then BT. I have a power supply connected, PS is 14.2V and BT is 10.5V I disconnect power supply and PS is 10.0V and BT is 10.0V Hope that clarifies. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 16 Aug 2014, at 00:38, Don Wilhelm w3

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Supply Voltage reading low

2014-08-16 Thread David Anderson
Don Arlen, Yes it has two voltage monitoring settings, PS and then BT. I have a power supply connected, PS is 14.2V and BT is 10.5V I disconnect power supply and PS is 10.0V and BT is 10.0V Hope that clarifies. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 16 Aug 2014, at 00:38, Don Wilhelm w3

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Case for KX3

2014-08-19 Thread David Anderson
, but I must say I think the 7dayshop one is as well thought out and protective as those much more expensive bags. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 19 Aug 2014, at 02:51, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: I use a LowePro Nova 170 AW. Holds the KX3, batteries, etc. Has a waterproof cover

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Side tone gone.

2014-08-20 Thread David Anderson
Check the sidetone pitch isn't 0 or something crazy like that. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 20 Aug 2014, at 14:55, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com wrote: I hope someone can help. I am supposed to be operating W1AW right now on CW but when I went to send CQ with Wintest there was no side tone. I go

Re: [Elecraft] Synchronized and stable GPS phase lock for KX3, K3 and XV transverters

2014-08-21 Thread David Anderson
A couple of ham designs, which you can buy, not cheap, but good quality. http://rudius.net/oz2m/ngnb/gps.htm http://www.jrmiller.demon.co.uk/projects/ministd/frqstd.htm Some more ideas: http://www.g4jnt.com/freqlock.htm 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 21 Aug 2014, at 13:50, Slava Baytalskiy

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 124, Issue 11

2014-08-22 Thread David Anderson
You must have seen this Dilbert cartoon Fred! http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/2014-08-12/ 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 19 Aug 2014, at 20:57, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: Leaving the military in 1972, I supported my family in control system, communications, and software

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 24 HR stand-alone shack clocks

2014-11-27 Thread David Anderson
it, but anyway I put the details on: http://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinoledgpsclock/ Still to put it all in a box, but it works great. Full disclosure: I am a time nut! ;-) 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 27 Nov 2014, at 00:25, Bob wb4...@gmail.com wrote: I built my own 24 hr dual zone station

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 timekeeping

2014-11-27 Thread David Anderson
I sent screen shots and an explanation to WWV, and asked them about the transmitters. The reply said, We're pretty sure we're on frequency. ROTFL Thanks for that, cheered me up. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changes at WWV, WWVB

2014-11-29 Thread David Anderson
scheme. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 29 Nov 2014, at 02:16, david Moes dm...@nexicom.net wrote: I recieved a new la Crosse clock about two months ago In the instructions it stated that it would only sync a a specific time at night.And now I know why. David Moes President

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changes at WWV, WWVB

2014-11-29 Thread David Anderson
John, Just read your excellent reply after I had pressed the button to send mine which covered the same points, though much less eloquently, many thanks. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 29 Nov 2014, at 08:39, John Marvin jm...@themarvins.org wrote: There's some wrong information being

Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

2015-01-03 Thread David Anderson
that in that configuration you can plug a PC into the KXPA100 PC RS232 connector which will be available. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 3 Jan 2015, at 15:20, Dick Dievendorff d...@elecraft.com wrote: I have it connected as shown on page 9 of the PX3 owner's manual. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/PX3

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] MCU 2.27 BUG NB/NR mode

2015-01-03 Thread David Anderson
I observe this pause too. The main VFO does not move while the NR or NB setting display is showing. I am not sure if this was always like this or not. Perhaps someone with an earlier version of firmware would like to check and comment? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 2 Jan 2015, at 08:07

Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

2015-01-03 Thread David Anderson
Can you explain what you have connected to the ACC1 port on the KX3 at present? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 2 Jan 2015, at 23:13, David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com wrote: Got the KX3 Line. KAT500 and W2 also. Love ‘em. Now, I appear to be out of inputs and outputs with little lines

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] MCU 2.27 BUG NB/NR mode

2015-01-03 Thread David Anderson
I am sure there are technical reasons for. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 3 Jan 2015, at 18:29, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: When you're displaying noise blanker or or noise reduction parameters, etc., the VFO is disabled. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com On Jan 3

[Elecraft] KX3 idea about decode display

2015-01-03 Thread David Anderson
the time, interrupting what I am looking at on the decode area). Would it be possible to have an option to toggle the display feedback on or off please? Apologies if such a thing already exists and I just have not found it. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ

Re: [Elecraft] CW Announcement

2015-01-26 Thread David Anderson
, as well as a text-only panel description for blind operators, can be found on our KX3 web page.) Switch tone volume is the same as CW sidetone volume. It must be adjusted in CW mode, using MON. Hope that helps. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 26 Jan 2015, at 15:54, Jim GM jim.gmfo...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] CW Announcement

2015-01-26 Thread David Anderson
Jim also check out this guide for blind ops http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3%20CW%20UI%20rev%20E1.pdf 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 26 Jan 2015, at 15:54, Jim GM jim.gmfo...@gmail.com wrote: I have a blind friend who has a KX3. He called me last night. between my questions and his I keep

[Elecraft] PX3 red LED flashing?

2015-02-04 Thread David Anderson
Just built my PX3 and it works nicely, however I have a quick question - I can see a red LED flashing inside, have searched for any mention of this, is this normal? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 red LED flashing?

2015-02-04 Thread David Anderson
Thanks everyone for putting my mind at rest. I was worried that red meant something bad, normally I think of a green light as good. Can we have a firmware update update to fix this? ;-) 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 4 Feb 2015, at 20:43, Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote: What does

[Elecraft] PX3 spikes every 12KHz

2015-02-04 Thread David Anderson
I notice I have large spikes every 12kHz at about -115 dBm whether connected to the KX3 or not. Thought it may be by switching PSU I was testing with, but tried a silent linear PSU with the same result. Is this normal or have I a problem with the PS board in the PX3? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 spikes every 12KHz

2015-02-05 Thread David Anderson
poorly filtered or faulty, but apparently this is normal. I don't see it being a problem on HF, but could be annoying on transverter bands where band noise is much lower. Maybe once out of warranty a mod to using linear regulators could be worthwhile. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 5 Feb 2015

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 spikes every 12KHz

2015-02-05 Thread David Anderson
know if they see the same effect please. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 5 Feb 2015, at 00:07, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Make sure your cables are well seated. I believe I got that symptom one time when one cable was not fully plugged in. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/4/15 3:11 PM, David

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: Clock chip

2015-02-16 Thread David Anderson
wanted to set the clock accurately without using a computer. Just a fun thing to do. I am fairly lucky my KX3 clock keeps reasonable time, but I am a Time Nut and do like clocks to be accurate. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 16 Feb 2015, at 00:26, Nick Kemp nkemp1...@hotmail.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Adjusting reference frequency some time after tx compensation

2015-02-16 Thread David Anderson
David Anderson GM4JJJ On 15 Feb 2015, at 21:51, David Orman orma...@corenode.com wrote: Hi, A while ago (months) I did the extended temperature compensation procedure using the XG50, which seemed successful. I decided to tune up to 20MHz recently, and noticed when in CW mode, if I ran spot

Re: [Elecraft] Adjusting reference frequency some time after tx compensation

2015-02-16 Thread David Anderson
David Anderson GM4JJJ On 15 Feb 2015, at 21:51, David Orman orma...@corenode.com wrote: Hi, A while ago (months) I did the extended temperature compensation procedure using the XG50, which seemed successful. I decided to tune up to 20MHz recently, and noticed when in CW mode, if I ran spot

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Management for the KX3 on the Mac (OT)

2015-02-12 Thread David Anderson
is in the iOS and Android market, again down to the numbers. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 12 Feb 2015, at 16:54, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: There is a request for K3/KX3 support in Chirp. I would start with that code and contribute support. http://chirp.danplanet.com

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Management for the KX3 on the Mac (OT)

2015-02-12 Thread David Anderson
at doing this, just the memory manager seems to be missing. As things seem to be running in browsers more and more, there is hope for more universal software. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Bug or feature KX3 stuck in CMP ALC meter display mode -aha!

2015-02-12 Thread David Anderson
transmit metering scales (CMP/ALC and SWR/RF). The CMP/ALC scale is still shown temporarily whenever CMP or mic gain are adjusted. So that is what was causing it. DATA mode allows you to toggle it to one or the other so when you go back to SSB. Useful to know. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 12

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Management for the KX3 on the Mac

2015-02-12 Thread David Anderson
Good on you Phil. It is always nicer to write and use your own software IMO too. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 12 Feb 2015, at 19:46, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: I have half a mind (only half) to write a memory management program for the KX3 and K3 for Mac. My motivation is to do

[Elecraft] Bug or feature KX3 stuck in CMP ALC meter display mode

2015-02-12 Thread David Anderson
are stuck forever displaying SWR RF. I wasn't aware of this until today, but it did cause quite a bit of confusion. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Bug or feature KX3 stuck in CMP ALC meter display mode

2015-02-12 Thread David Anderson
Correction I meant stuck displaying CMP ALC in the last sentence. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 12 Feb 2015, at 20:11, David Anderson gm4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: We have noticed (others on the Yahoo KX3 group) that if you toggle to the CMP ALC meter display mode by tapping the Keyer/Mic knob

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Management for the KX3 on the Mac

2015-02-12 Thread David Anderson
which has been modified over the years from an early beginning to run on the Macintosh and Windows PC. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 12 Feb 2015, at 03:03, Joshua Gould jg.k8...@gmail.com wrote: As I'm tuning around the bands I keep finding frequencies that I would like to place

Re: [Elecraft] K3, VHF Diversity

2015-02-19 Thread David Anderson
that to when I (and much more so Chuck, who is one of the pioneers of EME) started on EME and there was no QRM at all, if you heard something it was another station. Sometimes it is nice to get away from it all and just have a radio, headphones and key. Good luck. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ

Re: [Elecraft] K3, VHF Diversity

2015-02-19 Thread David Anderson
on circular polarisation and even this requires a bit of thought because the mirror reflection off the moon converts right hand circular into left hand circular, so your antenna feed system to your dish has to cope with that. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 19 Feb 2015, at 07:32, Harry Yingst via

Re: [Elecraft] Side KX and/or cover

2015-02-01 Thread David Anderson
I did and I'm Scottish, worse than that I am a Fifer! Seriously if you are getting the side panels, the clear cover is worth getting as well. It protects the rig quite nicely if you are stuffing it in a rucksack or something. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 1 Feb 2015, at 13:10, Charlie T

Re: [Elecraft] K3 , Elecraft Transverter K144XV-K

2015-01-07 Thread David Anderson
level to the 144MHz transverter by 3dB reduces the S/N of the transmitter output by that figure. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 7 Jan 2015, at 09:10, David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk wrote: I have just measured my K144XV power output with an accurate power output meter and find

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + iMic Sound Card = Wild Scan

2015-01-07 Thread David Anderson
David, Set MIC BTN to OFF That should fix it I think. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 7 Jan 2015, at 02:53, David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com wrote: Strange one. Trying to make audio in and out connections with my Mac Mini and my KX3 Line for use with cocoaModem and FLDigi. Mac Mini

Re: [Elecraft] P3 for Alan: VFO A Cursor color in FixTrack Mode - for Alan

2015-01-08 Thread David Anderson
the P3 as useable as possible for those with similar conditions. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 8 Jan 2015, at 00:35, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: I may be the only Elecraft customer with this problem, monochromacy is extremely rare [poor choice of both Mom and Dad :-)], but other

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a KPA500 Schematic

2015-03-28 Thread David Anderson
Lots of people like to have an understanding of what is under the hood, whether they can fix it or not. ;-) BTW it isn't that hard to find a copy on the Internet, I am rather surprised Elecraft don't supply them with the amplifiers, it never crossed my mind that they wouldn't. 73 David

Re: [Elecraft] Synthesizer Issue

2015-03-03 Thread David Anderson
of the phase relationship of the receivers would change as the VFO was moved. The only person I know that is currently using his K3 for doing this is Ed KL7UW, so he may be interested in this. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 3 Mar 2015, at 02:21, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Some users

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LSB/USB/CW/CW-R question

2015-02-21 Thread David Anderson
If I understand you correctly, I think you are looking at the VFO OFS setting which is hidden in the CW WGHT menu on page 55 of the manual. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 21 Feb 2015, at 13:47, KD8NNU gold...@charter.net wrote: I would love to know if there is a setting for this also

Re: [Elecraft] Odd KX3 Behavior

2015-05-14 Thread David Anderson
, and LSB with CW normal. Hope that helps! 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 14 May 2015, at 03:22, Joshua Gould jg.k8...@gmail.com wrote: I think I might have done something... If I'm on 7.184 LSB, and I hit mode to go go CW, the radio goes to 7.184.540

Re: [Elecraft] WTB Trimble ThunderBolt for K3EXREF / QS1R

2015-04-06 Thread David Anderson
a few years ago. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 6 Apr 2015, at 00:44, M. George m.matthew.geo...@gmail.com wrote: A follow up to my write up... I should have included more details from personal emails I received from Dave, G3TJP. Bob W7AVK also mentioned the BG7TBL GPS Disciplined Clock

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Receiver Overload Protection?

2015-06-05 Thread David Anderson
repeatedly activated, try moving the antennas farther apart. You can also increase the COR threshold, at your discretion; see MENU:COR LVL. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 5 Jun 2015, at 03:16, Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Does the KX3 have any form of Reciever

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Receiver Overload Protection?

2015-06-05 Thread David Anderson
in the KX3. I'm pretty sure I modelled that a while ago anyway. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 5 Jun 2015, at 16:25, Andrew Hebden and...@ahebden.com wrote: Harry, Be aware that the preamp does not come back on. I encounter this problem periodically when contesting in the UK (6m UKAC) as I have 2

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3} Charging internal batteries

2015-06-05 Thread David Anderson
connected and the radio now being powered from the PSU not the internal batteries, the batteries can recover from the load that they were subjected to while running the radio without the PSU. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 5 Jun 2015, at 16:40, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Gareth

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Auto OFF on battery only suggestion

2015-06-03 Thread David Anderson
changing something else by mistake by turning the VFO in a moment of confusion. I doubt anything will be done, but I thought it was worth asking. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 3 Jun 2015, at 03:09, Peter Lambert plamb...@qa.com.au wrote: Consider the use of an external battery pack. Starts

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 / KX3 USB Problem

2015-06-25 Thread David Anderson
that problem exists. Very frustrating I can understand. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 25 Jun 2015, at 22:45, James Bennett w6...@me.com wrote: Tried it. In fact, not only did I try the one that connects to my K3/P3, I tried a spare that I use occasionally for my KAT500. Neither of the three

[Elecraft] KX3 VOX delay with Noise Gate question

2015-06-11 Thread David Anderson
the delay I wanted on the VOX. So, is the use of noise gate not recommended with VOX? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 2 Meters, No power output

2015-06-13 Thread David Anderson
nearest the edge of the radio case. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 13 Jun 2015, at 06:51, BillP b.bil...@gmail.com wrote: KX-3 Serial number 2517 Internal or external battery power, same condition. HF SSB/CW/Digital operation is Fine No 2 meter RF output on any mode. I've carefully followed

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 2 Meters, No power output

2015-06-13 Thread David Anderson
, I am surprised none of them has chipped in with a little help. Can anyone help Bill? Hope that you get this resolved and do let us know the solution. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 13 Jun 2015, at 06:51, BillP b.bil...@gmail.com wrote: KX-3 Serial number 2517 Internal or external battery

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and PX3 with 2m Transverter comments

2015-05-28 Thread David Anderson
and get a configuration of equipment so that I can test a little better. That was a close call, I was in the local emporium today and if there had been a certain radio in stock I may well have bought it today! Thank you all again. My confidence is much restored. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ

[Elecraft] KX3 and PX3 with 2m Transverter comments

2015-05-27 Thread David Anderson
they don't appear to work for my specific needs. Unfortunately it wasn't possible to try before you buy here and I ended up being the guinea pig. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] KX3 Auto OFF on battery only suggestion

2015-05-29 Thread David Anderson
down. I like to leave the rig on continuously when running from an external source for stability and frequently come back to find it has switched off. Thanks for your consideration. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and PX3 with 2m Transverter comments

2015-05-28 Thread David Anderson
visible on the display, which is a showstopper. I will speak to Elecraft about it though. Thanks. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ Questions and observations. Questions first. Did you build these units or were they factory assembled? If you built them, dig you carefully scrape all the tape

[Elecraft] [KX3] DATA A v SSB maximum receiver bandwidth not as wide.

2015-07-29 Thread David Anderson
like NR on RX which might upset WSJT). 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ 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] [KX3] PX3 display not sensitive

2015-07-31 Thread David Anderson
you are seeing John. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 31 Jul 2015, at 12:29, Matt Maguire matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: Another thing to try is the noise blanker in the PX3. At the moment I have an arcing power pole down the road from my place spewing out lots of garbage on the air, which can

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] DATA A v SSB maximum receiver bandwidth notas wide.

2015-07-31 Thread David Anderson
I have been doing that, still don't get 4KHz bandwidth. I would just accept it as a limitation of the receiver if it weren't for the fact that on SSB I can widen the pass out to 4KHz. So in summary, why can't DATA A be as wide as SSB mode? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 31 Jul 2015, at 10:34

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] DATA A v SSB maximum receiver bandwidth not as wide.

2015-08-01 Thread David Anderson
A which is what I prefer to use for data modes. So is this a feature or a bug? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 31 Jul 2015, at 14:00, David Anderson gm4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I have been doing that, still don't get 4KHz bandwidth. I would just accept it as a limitation of the receiver

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] DATA A v SSB maximum receiver bandwidth notas wide.

2015-07-31 Thread David Anderson
this please enlighten me. (I prefer using DATA A to the SSB Mode on WSJT as it does things like turn off TX equalisation and compression and other things like NR on RX which might upset WSJT). 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 30 Jul 2015, at 23:24, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: I thought

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 and Digital Modea (KM4VX)

2015-07-23 Thread David Anderson
Ron, the drift reports will be a better on WSPR for you if you do the KX3 extended temperature frequency calibration. Well worth doing it for modes that depend on low frequency drift like WSPR and JT65b. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 23 Jul 2015, at 21:40, KM4VX ronce...@earthlink.net wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Miniature self-supporting HF antennas

2015-07-20 Thread David Anderson
be rotated, height varied to suit desired desired take off angle, element lengths reeled in and out to change bands. patent pending 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Manager for Linux?

2015-07-15 Thread David Anderson
Have you seen or tried this memory manager for the K3/KX3 for Macintosh? http://www.machamradio.com/blog/2015/3/3-k3-memory-manager 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 15 Jul 2015, at 09:59, Rick M0LEP m0...@hewett.org wrote: I too have had no luck getting the KX3 Memory Editor to run on either

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Unstable power output on 40m (digital modes)

2015-10-25 Thread David Anderson
on the K series is configured. There is no ALC action until the 6th bar of "ALC". If you don't have sufficient audio (4 to 5 bars of "ALC" ) then the radio power output will be unstable as you have described. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 25 Oct 2015, at 05:45, Brian - N

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Unstable power output on 40m (digital modes)

2015-10-25 Thread David Anderson
Brian, Too early in the morning with me, I just noticed the fact you have a K2 not a K3 or KX3. In that case the ALC meter is different, but perhaps you may find something that is helpful on the late G4ILO's site: http://www.g4ilo.com/k2psk31.html 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 25

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: KX3 Internal soundcard

2015-11-16 Thread David Anderson
pulsed on and off. It would have been great is there had been extra switching and sockets for doing this in the KX3, but I realise that it is a portable radio and there have to be some compromises to make it so. I am just amazed what Elecraft have been able to squeeze into it. 73 David

Re: [Elecraft] K3/XV144 vs. KX3/XV144

2015-11-04 Thread David Anderson
panadaptor is also nice for finding stations (search and pounce) on the band, it also shows very graphically the difference between a good narrow SSB signal and one that is being over driven and splattering. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 4 Nov 2015, at 10:32, Samir Popaja <7...@comhem.se&

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 lines - no radio attached

2015-11-06 Thread David Anderson
It is normal, they should be hidden by band noise when the radio is connected. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 6 Nov 2015, at 01:26, David Davis <kg6...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > This might be an obvious question for some of you so I am hoping I can get a > quick answer. Howe

Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz Reference Oscillator

2015-10-31 Thread David Anderson
/0B9Oysj7clpT7YTBWSjlfNTI1aTQ/view 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 31 Oct 2015, at 18:40, Bob W7AVK <ro...@accima.com> wrote: > > For evaluation I purchased last spring directly from China one of the BG7TBL > 10 mhz sine output GPS Defined Oscillators when the price was $125. These > very nic

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 USB control harness noise

2015-10-31 Thread David Anderson
that. As a reference point I only have the Laptop USB connected to a PX3 and from there to the KX3 and am using only 144 MHz with an external transverter from 14 MHz. I didn't need any ferrite on that port. I did need some on other USB leads and HDMI leads however. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On

Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz Reference Oscillator

2015-10-31 Thread David Anderson
I should also have linked to the USA importer of the Leo Bodnar unit http://www.force12inc.com/products/gps-locked-precision-frequency-reference-low-jitter-gps-clock-450-hz-to-800-mhz-output.html 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 31 Oct 2015, at 13:38, David Anderson <gm4...@yahoo.co.uk&

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