[Elecraft] K3-Options

2010-07-22 Thread nr4c
add it later so as not to have to remove the front panel. Does this make sense? ...bc nr4c __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3- 4536 Fixed my rattle!

2010-08-17 Thread nr4c
Hi, For information purposes I'd like to annouce I fixed my rattle. I built my K3 about 2 weeks ago, and had a rattle caused by the large, thick spacer washer on the phone jack. Well, I tried tightening it but still no joy. This week, I installed the Digital Voice Recorder and therefore

Re: [Elecraft] Externmal ATU

2010-08-24 Thread nr4c
The discussion below is one approach, but not the situation I am dealing with. I am looking for a way to access the signal from the K3 that tells the ATU to TUNE. I want to use the front panel ATU button to start the TUNE process, not a button on the tuner. Leaving the tuner in AUTO

Re: [Elecraft] two 2m-Transverters for diversity reception on 2m

2010-09-13 Thread nr4c
Where is the 4.1 beta? I have looked for it and onbly founbd the 4.05 which i already hve on my K3. ...bc Quoting David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk: Joe - It might be useful to upgrade to the latest K3 v4.10 beta software. It provides some changes to the way the transverters are

[Elecraft] K3 - FSK question

2010-09-21 Thread nr4c
A mode, it had shifted a lot to the left, maybe 1khz. What gives? ...bc nr4c __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] FSK power

2010-09-23 Thread nr4c
don't want to damage the radio, but don't want to start off with a weak signal if I can do better. Thanks ...bc nr4c __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] line in/line out question

2010-09-28 Thread nr4c
I'm not sure if this will work for you, but I did accomplish writing a couple of macros last night that will switch the mic from front to rear and update the tX EQ accordingly. now i can have both my headset and hand mic avail at the press/hold of a front panel button. this might work

[Elecraft] K3 - DVR equalization

2010-09-29 Thread nr4c
that the recordings contained some TX EQ AND I was hearing it compounded by the current TX EQ for the front mic. Does this make any sense. Help! ...bc nr4c __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] K3/P3 - To watch own TX, what lines need to be disconnected?

2010-10-19 Thread nr4c
Alan, Thanks for the answer to my question. That would be a simple accessory. Now to answer your question. A lot depends on how your station is setup. If the radio is placed so it is very inconvienient to disconnect the cable, it makes sense to add a switch. And, there may be times

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] How much compression for contest use?

2010-10-29 Thread nr4c
I use my CM500 on 'RP.L bias' with mic gain set to around 12-15 and compression less than 20. I get good audio, and good power out. it just plugs right in the real panel jacks. My TX EQ is set to -16 -16 -16 +3 0 0 0 0 (I think this is right). Could you explain why you are going thru a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output?

2010-11-04 Thread nr4c
. ..nr4c Quoting JAMES ROGERS w4...@bellsouth.net: In a word, yes Jim, W4ATK On Nov 4, 2010, at 12:18 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote: I updated my K3 to MCU 4.17 beta last night along with DSP 2.65 and FPU 1.4(?) and now today I notice that my SSB output is down about 3 dB. I can only coax

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KDVR3

2010-11-09 Thread nr4c
answer to this. ...bc ps; Hi Roy! NR4C Quoting Jim Cox jcox...@bellsouth.net: Yes, this has been a problem here since I got my K3 about a year ago. Others have noticed it when their audio is played back to them making playback on the air almost useless for quality reports. I have reported

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KDVR3

2010-11-09 Thread nr4c
with TX EQ flat at 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. ...bc NR4C Quoting David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com: A quick and easy search of the archives brought up this reply from Lyle dated June 22 to an earlier post: The DSP treats all TX audio sources the same: FP MIC, RP MIC, Line In, and DVR. TX EQ

[Elecraft] K3 - mods for Mars/CAP

2010-11-16 Thread nr4c
We have a gov net that we check into weekly at the EOC here at our installation. It uses frequencies assigned by the NTIA and are near, but slightly below or above the ham bands. Can the K3 be modified to transmit on these frequencies? How? William Conkling Alternate Spectrum Manager

[Elecraft] P3 -00841 LIVES!

2010-11-17 Thread nr4c
buy the base model, and are going to do a lot of upgrades, any chance of a 'Zipper' or Velcro fastener on the top panel? Ok, One more question, Do we get any pretzels or peanuts with the Kool-Aid? . K3 4536 proud owner (P3 841) ...bc nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] Connector on bottom right side of the fmain front panelboard?

2010-11-17 Thread nr4c
Quoting k2qi@gmail.com: Hi Mark, That connector (looks like an RJ11) is an accessory connector that isn't used for anything at the moment. Perhaps the guys at Aptos use it for diagnostics? James K2QI That connector --Original Message-- From: Mark Goecke Sender:

Re: [Elecraft] Connector on bottom right side of the fmain front panelboard?

2010-11-17 Thread nr4c
Quoting k2qi@gmail.com: Hi Mark, That connector (looks like an RJ11) is an accessory connector that isn't used for anything at the moment. Perhaps the guys at Aptos use it for diagnostics? James K2QI That connector --Original Message-- From: Mark Goecke Sender:

Re: [Elecraft] Connector on bottom right side of the fmain front panelboard?

2010-11-17 Thread nr4c
It's a 6 lead version of the modular connector. There is one on the P3 front panel as well. I think it might be a test port for the panel assembly. sure would be nice for a mic or a separate panel to use fo mobile installation. ,,,bc nr4c Quoting k2qi@gmail.com: Hi Mark

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB port

2010-11-19 Thread nr4c
nr4c Quoting The Smiths notforc...@hotmail.com: I'm sorry, perhaps I'm mistaken, but I've already hooked up my K3 using a serial to USB converter cable, and then turned on Spectrogram and found that the audio IS already there. Do I have a voodoo K3, or is someone else mistaken

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ATU Question

2010-11-22 Thread nr4c
, you MUST cycle the K3 power to make it appear. ...bc nr4c Quoting Bill K9YEQ k9...@live.com: If you press and hold the tune button it will cycle on and off. Try holding it down once to enable it. Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 post SS observations

2010-11-22 Thread nr4c
this out soon with some on air recordings from friends. OK, who's got the Kool-Aid pitcher? Where are the nuts and pretzels? ...bc nr4c Quoting Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us: Before I start I should note that I'm not a top tier contester. For that matter I probably don't even rank very high

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and K3 always on transmit problem

2011-01-04 Thread nr4c
Yes. You have PTT or KEY(CW) configured wrong. maybe try to start N1MM without the K3 on. Find these settings and verify the configuration. Also check your cabling. Might try unplugging all cables and re-connecting one by one. Divide and Conquer. ...bc nr4c Quoting dbellw...@aol.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread nr4c
is the best in the industry. ...bc nr4c Quoting VK7JB zen...@netspace.net.au: Hello group, My mouse is hovering over the Add to Cart button for a K3/100 modular kit. I'd really value some candid advice about options before I commit. My situation: I'm a casual operator, data modes, SSB

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power switching

2011-01-06 Thread nr4c
Yes. The K3 is very much like a computer and when you press the OFF switch, you initiate a 'shutdown' procedure that eventually turns off the power. All of your settings get saved to memory so that it will start-up next time just the way it was when it was shutdown. ...bc nr4c Quoting

Re: [Elecraft] K3: options to buy: a summary of what I learnt from you all...

2011-01-07 Thread nr4c
want at a later time. This is the beggining of a great adventure. ...bc nr4c Quoting VK7JB zen...@netspace.net.au: Hello All, A couple of people have asked me to post a summary to share what I learnt from my question about options for a new K3. I received 25 replies, many were off-list

Re: [Elecraft] unequal power output per tone in FSK

2011-01-10 Thread nr4c
be transintted 100% of the time. The other tone is a pulsed deviation from the base, so is only ON for short pulses when needed to form a character. Since there is hardly ever an even distribution of MARK/SPACE, the power out will not be the same. My $.015 worth. ...bcnr4c Quoting Mark n2qt n

Re: [Elecraft] K3, using the Yamaha CM-500

2011-01-12 Thread nr4c
gain to be set pretty low (prob less then 20) and adjust comp to get about 10db on the COMP scale. I'm trying to remember, but I think I have the TX EQ set to -16 -16 -16 0 0 0 0 0. My widest filter is 2.8KHz so I haven't tried AM or FM so far. ...bc nr4c Quoting Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3: re CW ID macro on SSB

2011-02-15 Thread nr4c
any chance of recording the CW audio on a DVR and replaying and recording into one of the memories with the K3 DVR? then jkust play it back on the air. ...bill nr4c Quoting Richard Ferch ve3...@storm.ca: Scott, If Ralph's guess is correct, there is a configuration option to do

Re: [Elecraft] K3-PSK/RTTY Question

2012-05-03 Thread nr4c
will not be). Unless you need the sound card for computer sounds and/or other audio uses, I'd just use the computer sound card. PTT can be handled via the serial CAT cable. bill nr4c On Thu, 03 May 2012 07:32:45 -0400, Steve wrote: Good Morning All, I have a K3 and am awaiting my KX3

[Elecraft] N3FJP Rig Cntrl 'odities'

2012-06-05 Thread nr4c
I seem to remember that one issue with Scott's programs is that he sends the 'MODE' command before the band/freq. And, depending on your settup, the freq re-sets the MODE. Anyone able to comment on this? ..bill nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Popular power supply query

2012-06-12 Thread nr4c
I know it seems daunting, but a call to Astron might change your mind. A few caps and I have heard that the transformers aren't that expensive ($50)so you might re-think a refresh. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:21:23 -0400, Bill wrote: Transformer let go - not worth fixing. I'll just

Re: [Elecraft] more Bass in K3 with PR-40

2012-06-20 Thread nr4c
that way. My $0.02 worth ...bill nr4c On Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:16:29 -0700, eric manning wrote: Rich said: intelligibility is concentrated around 1-2K Hz. Yes? I think so. If my failing memory serves, early Bell Labs work found that 300 - 3000 Hz was the minimum- width audio band

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Memory Editor

2012-06-26 Thread nr4c
enjoying mine. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:20:12 -0800, Edward R. Cole wrote: I believe this has been asked before: Is the K3 Utility usable with the KX3; is the k3 memory editor usable with the KX3? 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver no signals

2012-07-02 Thread nr4c
cabling, Antenna, settings. Oh, how is your RF/AF gain controls set up. I have separate RF gains, but the AF gains are set up so that the little knob is volume, and the larger one is a fader. How are your set up? ./...bill nr4c On Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:49:36 -0600, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

2012-07-02 Thread nr4c
, but I'm really leaning toward using magnets to provide the 'feel'. I've done this with others including a AZQRP Scorpion. ...bill nr4c On Mon, 2 Jul 2012 07:51:49 -0700, Sid Leben wrote: I received my KX3 a few days ago we are getting acquainted. Similar to my K3, but not the same.. I

Re: [Elecraft] using Proset-K2 with KX3

2012-07-05 Thread nr4c
nr4c On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 22:59:52 -0500, David F. Reed wrote: I must be doing something wrong, but I can't seem to use my Proset-K2 with my KX3... The headphones work fine, but plugging the microphone into the mic input puts the KX3 into transmit mode; I had expected to use the XMIT button

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK31 RTTY with K3 and SignaLink USB

2012-07-05 Thread nr4c
not an issue in my shack. YMMV. Hope this helps, good luck! ...bill nr4c On Thu, 5 Jul 2012 10:55:35 -0500, Terry Schieler wrote: I have a SignaLink USB external soundcard that I have used successfully for years with my former rig (FT1000MP). Got around to hooking it up to the K3 (#474) a couple weeks

Re: [Elecraft] K3 lost comm with K3Util

2012-07-17 Thread nr4c
another laptop. Don't give up! ...bill nr4c On Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:43:33 -0700 (PDT), W8JH wrote: My K3 has lost communication with the K3 utility program. Although properly configured (comm port) the Utility cannot read the versions of firmware in the rig nor update them. The recent

Re: [Elecraft] SSB Bandwiedth adjust

2012-07-23 Thread nr4c
Sounds like you have somehow mis-configgured your filter(s). Try using the K3 Utility and verify your filter settings. Make sure you have selected the 2.7 KHz filter for SSB TX. Can we assume you have a 400 hz filter installed for CW? ...bill nr4c On Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:33:20 -0700 (PDT

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Keyboard

2012-08-02 Thread nr4c
What Elecraft Keyboard? ...bill nr4c On Thu, 2 Aug 2012 07:35:30 -0500, W4ATK wrote: Has anyone tried the MFJ-551 RFI suppressed keyboard? This is a PS2 type of keyboard but PS2/USB adapters are cheap. Better yet, any word on when the Elecraft keyboard will be available? Jim, W4ATK

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q output for pandapter

2012-08-02 Thread nr4c
Anyone have any experience with the Behringer U202 or U222 USB sound device? I see a lot of regular spikes across the band. ...bill nr4c On Thu, 2 Aug 2012 08:46:14 -0500, Tony Estep wrote: On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 9:40 PM, Buck k4ia k...@aol.com wrote: ...the signals are not there - just

Re: [Elecraft] email response from Elecraft

2012-08-07 Thread nr4c
and potential customers is not in good taste. It there were a systemic problem with support or service, the company would not be doing business this long with the vast array of products available that Elecraft offers. ...bilkl nr4c On Tue, 7 Aug 2012 07:17:41 -0400, Robert Emory wrote

Re: [Elecraft] odds and ends...

2012-08-21 Thread nr4c
Yes, the SignalLink USB is a mono sounbd card with other features, a very nice, reasonably quiet mono soundcard. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:53:47 -0700, Jeff Herr wrote: Is signalink mono? __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose

2012-12-03 Thread nr4c
mating of the connectors. I have seen a device that looks like a 'chain' locking link than can be used to hold a connector set together, but I think the hole in the K3 connector is obscured by the case panels. ...bill nr4c On Mon, 3 Dec 2012 06:14:01 -0800, Ron Midwin wrote: I was working cw

Re: [Elecraft] How to APF

2012-12-03 Thread nr4c
. bill nr4c On Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:49:11 -0800, Bob W7AVK wrote: Gang - Know I should have it somewhere but I can't find the instructions on using APF. Someone please refresh my memory. I have the latest K3 software loaded. 73 Bob W7AVK K3/100K s/n 4365

Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?

2011-02-24 Thread nr4c
visualization tool. This worked pretty well. Funny thing, my 200Hz fileter with a -86Hz offset is pretty well centered about the centerline, but my 400 Hz 8-pole with 0 offset, is way off center! So are the 1.8 and 2.8 filters. What gives? ...bc nr4c Quoting Amateur Radio Operator N5GE n

Re: [Elecraft] Sub RX upgrade

2011-02-25 Thread nr4c
being duplicated. ...bill nr4c Quoting N1IRB n1...@cox.net: I am getting ready to add the second RX to my K3. I notice that the order page says that only one AM and FM filter is required in my radio for the TX side. So my question is when using the divirsity mode to listen to say

Re: [Elecraft] K3 serial to serial

2011-03-01 Thread nr4c
It should work fine. I replace my TS570 with a K3 and used the same serial cable. ...bill nr4c Quoting Adriano adriano.pera...@uol.com.br: Anyone knows if the Serial to Serial cable from FT-2000 would work w/ the k3? Tnx again PY2ADR K3 4795

Re: [Elecraft] K3 serial to serial

2011-03-01 Thread nr4c
OK, yes, My TS-570 has a gender changer mounted on it's rear RS232 port. My main response was to the fact that the wiring is the same, and I didn't consider gender. However, the cable I used for the 570 is the same cable I use for the K3, minus the gender changer. ...bc nr4c Quoting

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

2011-03-03 Thread nr4c
tube and made a screen out of brass screen. Find a foam wind screen and a wooden plug in the other end with a hole for the cable to exit and a plug on the end. I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil. This should get you started. ...bill nr4c Quoting Phil

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Heil headset

2011-03-21 Thread nr4c
enjoy your K3 as much as I've enjoyed mine. Good luck ,.,.,bill nr4c On Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:49:54 -0700, Kate Hutton wrote: My new K3 works great on CW - love the way it sounds the intuitively logical controls - but I'm trying to figure out what part I need if any to connect my

Re: [Elecraft] Pleased...P3 No. 1327...

2011-05-03 Thread nr4c
From the owner's manual for the K3, the DC power output is rated at 0.5A max. The P3 max draw is, you guessed it, 0.5 A max. this doesn't leave a lot of overhead for 'all' the other things you want to power with it. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 3 May 2011 01:43:09 -0700, Fred Townsend

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How to set Split in PSK31 Data mode

2011-05-11 Thread nr4c
receiver. I do, and can work around the issue I have used software that allows independent selection of RX and TX frequencies, within the audio bandwidth. Left-click for RX, right-click for TX. Most notable is Hamscope, but I have seen others. ...bill nr4c this way. I can also work

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 High Reflected Power Fault

2011-05-16 Thread nr4c
. They'll send you a new chip to insert in the tuner. I hope this helps. ...bill nr4c BTW: if this doesn't help, loan me the KPA500 for a while, you know, maybe until thge Elecraft tuner makes it's appearance. On Sun, 15 May 2011 11:00:57 -0400, Nels Anderson wrote: Been enjoying KPA500 #32

[Elecraft] K3-intercom between headsets

2011-05-16 Thread nr4c
it would be in there was some way that the mic's could be active during 'non' key periods so that the logger and operator could talk to each other to verify calls, exchange etc. and still hear what's on the radio. Is there any chance this might be added to the K3 feature list? ...bill NR4C

Re: [Elecraft] Interface for MRP 40

2011-05-24 Thread nr4c
/MRP40-EN/IF.gif, the part with the opto-couplers. A patch cord from computer OUT to K3 LINE IN Will get you the audio. The K3 already has transformer isolated in/out on the LINE interface. bc nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 09:34:11 +0100, Gavin Keegan wrote: I would like to use the MRP40

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power loss

2011-05-24 Thread nr4c
suffering, but not dangerous. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 16:00:49 +0200, jgaudron wrote: Hello (On behalf of a friend, Gerard, familiar with his K3, but not so much with the English language ) When he sets the power of his K3 at 110, 100, or 90 watts, it decreases gradually down to 50

Re: [Elecraft] Interface for MRP 40

2011-05-24 Thread nr4c
Thanks for this note. I had completely forgotten this capability. I have to use a second RS-232 port for keying my rig due to software restraints (N3FJP won't use same serial port for CW as CAT). ...bc nr4c On Tue, 24 May 2011 15:24:25 +0100, Brendan Minish wrote: The requisite keying

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Quesiton on PC Control

2011-05-27 Thread nr4c
Sounds to me like they are providing a serial cable (one end, DB-9 to fit computer and the other end a diferent connector to fit KX3 but not a DB-9 die to limited space). ...bill nr4c On Fri, 27 May 2011 09:00:38 -0700 (PDT), Lee Buller wrote: What does this mean and how does this work

Re: [Elecraft] K3 8 pin mic wiring to avoid pin 1 problems...how best to...??

2011-06-02 Thread nr4c
I've wired several K3, Kenwood and ICOM mics and Kenwood and K3 are very similar. I think you'll find that the mic and PTT are the same, with mic being on Pin 1 and 7, PTT on 2 and 8. Cable shield is usually tied to pin 8 as well. ...bill nr4c On Thu, 2 Jun 2011 06:04:55 -0700 (PDT

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Need help with soundcard digital mode transmit (retry)

2011-06-09 Thread nr4c
) and in data mode, the Mic gain control varies LINE IN level. From here, a little testing with a dummy load for TX and some tweaking on the rec end should get you going. ...bill nr4c On Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:03:45 -0700 (GMT-07:00), Don Putnick wrote: Hi all, I'm the proud new papa of Elecraft K3

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity Mode - DATA-A

2011-06-16 Thread nr4c
separately and the data combined after decoding. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/15/2011 10:39 PM, Bill Conkling wrote: The K3 line out jack is MONO. Nothing beyond the K3 is gonna see two signals. It might be combined in the K3 audio circuit, I didn't look this up. ...bc nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and Ameritron AL-811H Amplifier

2012-01-10 Thread nr4c
and the KEYOUT. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:56:41 -0500, Ian Kahn wrote: All, I recently acquired a used Ameritron AL-811H for use with my K3 (until I can save enough to get the KPA500). I seem to be having issue getting the amp to respond to key down on the rig. I have an RCA cable

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and Ameritron AL-811H Amplifier

2012-01-11 Thread nr4c
hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html DUH! been there, got the Tee shirt! ...bill nr4c __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Use of K3 voice keyer

2012-01-23 Thread nr4c
Since you can access the M1-M4 buttons for 'playback' from N1MM for CW messages, I assume it (N1MM) could playback the M1-M4 DVR messages as well. I think it just sends the EPL macro as ascii text over the serial line. ...bill nr4c On Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:19:01 +, Mike Clarke wrote

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and CW signal not aligned perfectly

2012-01-24 Thread nr4c
On the P3 there is a menu function to calibrate the frequency. Do this and you can set it perfectly. ...bc On Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:07:52 -0800 (PST), N0SA wrote: I have a K3 with the P3 panadapter. When I properly tune a CW signal in and us the SPOT and CW indicator I notice that it is not

Re: [Elecraft] Winkey Keyer

2012-01-30 Thread nr4c
be relevant to your situation. For me, the jury is still out on the continued use of the WinkeyUSB. It works well for keying, but.. ...bill nr4c On Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:54:28 +0100, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: As said, N1MM can key the K3 via the serial port. Still, I use my old K1EL keyer because

Re: [Elecraft] Activate voice memories by computer

2012-01-30 Thread nr4c
Not real sure what you question is, but If using n1mm logging software, it is possible to have n1mm send message to the K3 to play one of the m1-m4 memories pre-recorded via the DVR for call and/or contest exchange. Works very well. ...bill nr4c On Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:14:00 -0600 (GMT

Re: [Elecraft] 1/4 paddle jack rear panel of K3

2012-01-31 Thread nr4c
else gets unceremoniously unplugged. Good luck, but don't jump the a quick fix, make sure you're fixing the correct problem. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:56:16 -0500, Linda and Bob wrote: Rick, I just checked the rear panel at the paddle jack area. There is no external lock washer

Re: [Elecraft] Update on KX3 shipments

2012-02-08 Thread nr4c
I think they meant the 'OTHER' end of February.. You know, closer to March. ...bill nr4c On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:33:36 -0800, Keith Heimbold wrote: Just curious is there any word on when the first KX3 transceivers will ship. It is February now and I am getting very excited. Keith

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread nr4c
That's odd, as yours is newer than mine, and I'm pretty sure mine has gold plated pins on all connectors. And, my K3 was delivered Aug3, 2010. Well after the 2009 date. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:37:36 -0200, Adriano Perazio wrote: Mine is s/n 4795 and showed this problem last

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Vs. Kenwood

2012-02-14 Thread nr4c
Try downloading the manual for the amp from the Elecraft website manual download page. Should show you everything you need to know. ...bc On Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:17:05 -0500, Francisco Siso Hennessey-HK3W- wrote: Last friday I bougt a KPA500 and is on the way right now, I want to know

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup and CM500 Headset Questions

2012-02-21 Thread nr4c
, set the first three TX EQ steps (50, 100, 200) to -16, all others at +0 and you will sound good. A bit of tweeking here will make you sound great! ...bill nr4c On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:50:09 -0700, Bryon wrote: Hello everyone. I have a couple questions for you. I have browsed the archives

Re: [Elecraft] Inexpensive Desk Mic suggestions?

2012-02-22 Thread nr4c
of hte radio. Works well, and cheap. ...bill nr4c On Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:44:29 -0700, W7RIV wrote: I have a K3 and I'm looking for inexpensive suggestions for desk mic. Thanks, - - 73 de Bryon/W7RIV http://www.w7riv.com

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 Toroids

2012-02-22 Thread nr4c
I would leave them alone. I don't think mine are 'straight' but it works. bill nr4c On Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:35:39 -0600, Joel Black wrote: I came home for lunch today and my KAT3 was in the mailbox. I opened the box and the zip-lock bag and was looking at it through the anti-static bag

Re: [Elecraft] Need plans for building small baluns for using balanced feedline with a K1

2012-02-23 Thread nr4c
I recommend the Elecraft site for manual for the BL1 or BL2 BALUNs they sell. Or just buy one of them. The BL2 is switchable from 1:1 to 4:1 and is small, and very well designed. I tested mine on a high end vector analyzer and it is flat from 160-6meters and beyond. Handles my K3/100 and

Re: [Elecraft] Stereo phone plug on back of K3

2012-02-27 Thread nr4c
The headphone jack is not the issue, it was the SPEAKER jack. Different amplifiers. I haven't seen a mono plug on a headphones set in a long time. bill nr4c On Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:42:32 -0800, Phil Hystad wrote: Back around the time I got my K3 (serial number #3799) there were

Re: [Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?

2012-03-05 Thread nr4c
arrives and I get to tryit out with antennas that I already have before i look further. Good luck, ...bill nr4c On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 15:01:39 -0500, John Stears wrote: Good afternoon, I am a very new (receive only/studying for license) enthusiast caught up in the excitement here and for the loaded

Re: [Elecraft] P3 monitoring transmit?

2012-03-07 Thread nr4c
' will be dealt with a lot better in a future formware release after the P3SVGA card ships so keep watch. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 6 Mar 2012 17:45:57 -0600, David F. Reed wrote: I am wonder if it is possible to look at your transmitted signal with the P3; I only see the receive side. If so, how

Re: [Elecraft] Plugs

2012-03-07 Thread nr4c
won't ever get this thing delivered. ...bill nr4c On Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:12:47 +, va3...@gmail.com wrote: In one of the previous notes from Wyne, he mentions that maybe Elecraft would end buying a bulk, good quality set of plugs that can be ordered (instead of talking one's chances by order

Re: [Elecraft] P3 firmware question

2012-03-12 Thread nr4c
newer than what? Version 1.11 is available, adds support for P3SVGA adapter among other mods. bill nr4c On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:46:53 -0700 (PDT), John_N1JM wrote: Any new P3 firmware version in the works? John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 8-pin to stereo mic cable?

2012-03-12 Thread nr4c
For what mic? Any chance of getting a different cable? ...bill nr4c On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:58:00 -0500, John Shadle wrote: Hi all, Are there any recommended 8-pin to stereo mic cables for the K3 (for moving the mic to the rear panel), or will just any old one do? Thanks! -john W4PAH

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

2012-03-13 Thread nr4c
screws of the K3, and illuminates the front panel for operations like Field Day after dark. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:06:23 -0700 (PDT), Mike K2MK wrote: Hi Bill, Thanks for the information. I haven't received my shipping notice yet but I'd thought I'd get prepared. I found a 12V

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 or KX3 with all the options?

2012-03-13 Thread nr4c
like my K3 for my day to day DXing and contesting. I would not like to have to make the choice of one OR the other. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:33:27 -0400, David Stratton wrote: This question has been going around in my head and I would like some feedback from Elecraft owners

Re: [Elecraft] BL2 w/Multi-Band Dipole

2012-04-02 Thread nr4c
. This eleminates the coax jumper altogether. I would think it would be a very low loss way to go. My only concern is that the whole thing gets pretty long and bulky hanging off the KX3. Prob not as much an issue with a K3/K2 radio. What do you think? ...bill nr4c On Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:13

Re: [Elecraft] Flex 3000 or KX3

2012-04-03 Thread nr4c
in ham radio than money spent on wire, rope and feedline for an antenna. The five most important items in putting out a signal are: ANTENNA, ANTENNA, ANTENNA, POWER, MODULATION! Congratulatios on you upgrade, and best wishes on you exciting adventure with HF radio. ...bill nr4c On Mon, Apr 2

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply?

2011-07-01 Thread nr4c
There's a lot of empty volume in the P3 already. maybe somneone could build a PS in the same enclcosure as the P3. ...bill nr4c On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:37:02 -0400, Andrew Moore wrote: On a related note, since it's been a long time since I asked, is there a possibility of offering a bare

Re: [Elecraft] strange question

2011-07-11 Thread nr4c
I seem to remermber that Prolific has a driver Remover on their website. Try google PL2303REMOVER. But, first try to use Windows/CONTROL PANE/Add_Remove Software app, then if that doesn't work, go to Prolific. Good luck ...bill nr4c On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:26:33 -0400, Paul W. Van Dyke

Re: [Elecraft] need some roofing filter advice?

2011-07-14 Thread nr4c
on this one. ...bill nr4c On Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:01:44 -0700 (PDT), callen1155 wrote: Sorry to do this to you guys but . I need some roofing filter advice:) Currently I only have the stock 2.7K filter and it has worked fine for casual rag chewing and some dx'ing. I've been operating my

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-09-08 Thread nr4c
there is an example of this. ...bill nr4c Bob - W6OPO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-dual-mikes-at-same-time-biased-and-un-biased-tp6687183p6693197.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power Meter

2011-10-05 Thread nr4c
for the band width. ...bill nr4c On Wed, 5 Oct 2011 10:09:17 -0700 (PDT), rich kennedy wrote: My setup is a simple resonant dipole, HRD/DM780 software, and a K3/100 with latest firmware.  I often operate PSK or RTTY, using the DM780 software and running approx 35 watts.  I've noticed

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Launcher

2011-10-11 Thread nr4c
) check my website for a '.pdf' file. http://nr4c.net/dev/images/PAL-FAB-Notes.pdf More information can be found here... http://nr4c.net/dev/pages/projects.html and look for links on the new PAL mkII and the construction notes above. ,,,bill nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Can the Panadapter be used with a Ten Tec Orion 1?

2011-10-25 Thread nr4c
this! ...bill nr4c On Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:09:47 +, Dave Johnson wrote: Lu, if you have access to an SDR receiver that can record it's output on a PC, it might be easier that using a noise source. When comparing several microphones and headsets on my K3, I used a Perseus SDR to play

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Choice of filters in KRX3

2011-10-26 Thread nr4c
. I do use the sub dialed down to 200 hz when chasing DX at times. But the DSP works so well that I couln't justify the expense of the other filters for the sub. I'd keep it. ...bill nr4c Before I do perhaps others could say how they think the 2nd rx should be populated filter-wise

[Elecraft] KE7X book

2011-11-09 Thread nr4c
A while back, I saw some discount 'coupons' on the list for the K3 book from KE7X. Are there any current discounts available for this item? ...bill nr4c __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Using both banks of KDVR3 via software

2011-11-15 Thread nr4c
I was just looking thru the n1mm manual and came across the {END} macro. Check this our as it might just do the trick. ...bill nr4c On Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:41:40 -0800, Fred Jensen wrote: If there is, I haven't found it yet. The basic problem is that WL [and N1MM, and maybe others

Re: [Elecraft] QSK OFF

2011-11-29 Thread nr4c
UH, QSK is Full Break IN. Would not QSK OFF be Semi-break IN? Just curious ...bc nr4c On Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:39:41 -0500, Paul VanOveren wrote: Is there a way to shut off QSK in CW mode? I only find SEMI or FULL NF8J

Re: [Elecraft] PTT and F1 message - copying configuration

2014-03-29 Thread Nr4c
The stored file contains configuration AND calibration information and is specific to a particular radio, including serial number. A lot of us would like to see this broken into two files but so far not happening. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Mar 29, 2014, at 9:01 AM, Richard hb9

Re: [Elecraft] The old mic question for the NEW KX3 owner..Sorry

2014-03-30 Thread Nr4c
and graft it to a Heil cable. As I recall the Amazon cable was pretty inexpensive, thin and red. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Mar 30, 2014, at 8:19 AM, John Lawrence j123...@aol.com wrote: First of all, the KX3 is a sweet radio and have it running quickly with only

Re: [Elecraft] Help! I have bricked my K3.

2014-03-31 Thread Nr4c
Are you using the latest K3 utility? If not try upgrading that first. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Mar 31, 2014, at 5:17 PM, Bill Coleman aa...@arrl.net wrote: I noticed this weekend that Elecraft had updated the firmware (not beta) back in February. So, today, I thought I would

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