Re: [Elecraft] K3 kit builders start your nuts ...

2008-05-03 Thread W6NEK
one. 73, Frank - W6NEK Windy Dankoff KM5Q wrote: Start them with a Heathkit nut starter! It's a little plastic tube just soft enough to stretch over the two main sizes of nuts. Makes it SO much easier to start those little buggers. You'll need to find an Old Master who saved them

[Elecraft] K3 - KRX3 (2nd Receiver Option) Shipping Status??

2008-05-20 Thread W6NEK
Hello Elecraft, Can you please provide an update on the shipping status of the KRX3?? Based on the current website info, delivery must be very close. Any info greatly appreciated, Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Using the V6.2 lite Softrock Rx as a panadaptor with Elecraft K3

2008-05-25 Thread W6NEK
to simultaneously listen to two inband frequencies at once. It's a very powerful addition to the K3. Just passing along info to K3 users who may be interested in adding a computer supported panadapter to their K3. 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Jerry Flanders [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bandswitching-My experiences to Date

2008-05-28 Thread W6NEK
, the entire team at Elecraft for designing the K3 which has brought back the fun in my HAM radio operating! Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: n4lq [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: David and Dianne on Comcast [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 28

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...

2008-05-30 Thread W6NEK
. As I mentioned in a earlier post, it has been achieved using PowerSDR LP-PAN. When not using PowerSDR I simply enter the 1st two digits of the band I want to go to and press enter. Works for me. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Dave Van Wallaghen [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Synchronous AM Receive

2008-06-19 Thread W6NEK
listening to SW broadcasts. Works great! Thanks for any info on 7800 Sync AM, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Shane White [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Synchronous AM Receive WW2PT wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3's + 2nd RX ready

2008-06-25 Thread W6NEK
if that is correct? Frank - W6NEK, K3 S/N 312, KRX3 back-ordered on May 5th, 2007 Original Message: I just received from Elecraft, confirmation that my two K3's factory assembled with respective second receivers are being built and will ship in two weeks. My two units SN 423 and 434 were on hold

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] NEW: K3 Front Panel Switch Customization

2009-10-25 Thread W6NEK
, you can custom design many pertinent rig setting into a single key press. It keeps getting better and better ;-) Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W0FK llader...@earthlink.net Thanks for the sub on addition, Richard. Lou, W0FK Thanks Wayne for letting me try the new

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA question

2009-10-31 Thread W6NEK
. (See page 34 of K3 Owners Manual Rev D4) 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: VE3NFK john.turgo...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:27 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 DATA question Hello Playing around listening to PSK / Pactor some Hell etc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 locked up, ERR KEY in display

2009-12-11 Thread W6NEK
see CONFIG:PTT-KEY. If necessary, try removing the KIO3 module or its digital I/O daughter board. Check to see if your key is closed, or PTT is shorted or external software has RTS or DTR set to PTT the rig. Hope this helps, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: eric norris

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Low and High Power Cmd

2009-12-23 Thread W6NEK
/TUNE to exit the TUNE mode and the K3 will return to LSB mode and the power will be set to its previous value of 100 watts. If your K3 is not working as I have described then you may want to contact k3supp...@elecraft.com for help correcting the problem. Best of luck, Frank - W6NEK On 12/23

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No 133

2008-12-17 Thread W6NEK
Keith, you can start here: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Keith Bainbridge vk...@arach.net.au To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:44 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 No 133 Ok I've been very

[Elecraft] K3 - CWT ON/OFF change request

2009-01-20 Thread W6NEK
of Elecraft for encouraging it's customers to make suggestions and actually implement a significant number of change requests. Elecraft is truly unique in this regard. Thank you! Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CWT ON/OFF change request

2009-01-20 Thread W6NEK
function is turned OFF. So it looks like half the request I asked for is already implemented! Now all that is needed is to change the firmware to leave the CWT function in whatever state I left it in prior to changing from CW to any other mode. Thanks for your input Joe, Frank - W6NEK - Original

Re: [Elecraft] CW ZERO-BEATING WITHOUT BUTTON PUSHES

2009-01-21 Thread W6NEK
/tune and a quick turn of the width control to 50 Hz bandwidth. The way Elecraft implemented the CWT function is fast, intuitive and repeatable. It's one of my favorite features in CW mode on the K3. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: K9ZTV Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Silly question - what is KEY OUT?

2009-01-22 Thread W6NEK
Hi Keith, From the K3 Owners Manual (Page 17): KEY OUT (RCA/Phono) is the (linear) amplifier T-R relay keying output, capable of keying up to +200VDC @ 5A. Manual Index KEY OUT: Pages 17, 19, 57 Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith To: elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 firmware update 2.8 - CWT ON/OFF state now saved.

2009-01-26 Thread W6NEK
). The rig that keeps on giving ;-) Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control

2009-02-03 Thread W6NEK
Hi Michael, That is a meaningful and outstanding suggestion. I would really like to see Elecraft add it to the List. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: The Smiths To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly

2009-04-04 Thread W6NEK
Wow that was fast! It's already in there! Guess it's time to review all the menu settings. Who knows what other nifty things I'll find! Red faced, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W6NEK w6...@socal.rr.com To: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 04

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly

2009-04-04 Thread W6NEK
That is an outstanding suggestion Joe! Simple and elegant. I hope it makes it to The List! Frank- W6NEK - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly SNIP All that's necessary is to set MEM 0

Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.11 now available

2009-04-21 Thread W6NEK
Here is where I found the latest K3 beta download: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/ Once connected, download zip file K3fw3r11.zip 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: K7WIA emoss98...@msn.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 4:58 PM Subject

[Elecraft] K3 both main and sub receivers are deaf on 6 meters

2009-07-16 Thread W6NEK
out there with a detailed working knowledge of the K3 can help guide me in the right direction. I do have a good RF Signal Generator, OScope, etc to do signal tracing as necessary. Thanks for any help, Frank - W6NEK __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 both main and sub receivers are deaf on 6 meters

2009-07-16 Thread W6NEK
I need to clarify my opening statement. The Main and Sub Receivers are both deaf on 6 meters only. Thanks, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W6NEK w6...@socal.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 1:02 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 both main and sub

Re: [Elecraft] K3 both main and sub receivers are deaf on 6 meters

2009-07-17 Thread W6NEK
have nothing connected to the RX Ant Input!) While I have egg on my face I also have a big smile. Sure glad it was a loose nut behind the main tuning knob and not a real hardware problem! Thanks again for all the feedback, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Brian Alsop als

Re: [Elecraft] LP PAN

2009-07-22 Thread W6NEK
the K3 to it's frequency). I'm so spoiled that I seldom use the 7800 for CW operation anymore. Add to that CWSkimmer (running at the same time) and I died and gone to heaven ;-) Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: N1IX n...@n1ix.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Photo

2009-08-15 Thread W6NEK
display, 400 KHz max display span, matching K3 esthetics. Going to be a very popular accessory for the K3. 73, Frank - W6NEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Setting K3 LED Brightness

2009-09-01 Thread W6NEK
Ref: K3 Owners Manual Rev D2 Page 52 under Menu Functions, Main Menu: LED BRT Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Roy Morris w4...@carolina.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 8:42 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Setting K3 LED Brightness Quite

Re: [Elecraft] Birdie ?

2008-07-16 Thread W6NEK
if it's internal or not. 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: K2/100 S/N 868 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:16 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Birdie ? I am showing a very strong signal at 3590 KHz - is this normal ? Thanks, TR

[Elecraft] K3 - MCU 2.16 vs. 2.19 NR Volume Level

2008-07-23 Thread W6NEK
reloaded MCU 2.16 (DSP 184) and now NR signal volume level is once again balanced between NR ON and NR OFF. Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KRX3 Shipping?

2008-08-04 Thread W6NEK
Hi Jerry, I back ordered my KRX3 on 5/5/2007. Received Katiegram 7/29/2008 Received UPS notice that KRX3 has shipped 8/4/2008 KRX3 is due to arrive on 8/6/2008 My K3 S/N is 312 You should be getting yours soon. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Jerry T. Dowell [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] LINK Command

2008-08-06 Thread W6NEK
Hi Dave, Push and hold the SUB key to LINK and UNLINK the VFO (toggle function). 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Dave W7DPW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: k3 elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 11:03 AM Subject: [Elecraft] LINK Command I've received my K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and SM20

2008-08-12 Thread W6NEK
- W6NEK - Original Message - From: Barry Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and SM20 In readiness to use my new K3 I have rewired my Icom SM20 mic to the K3 configuration. I was surprised to find

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Voice pitch adjustment on SSB

2008-08-14 Thread W6NEK
Hi Oliver, How about the NET meets on a specific frequency and everyone tunes to that specific frequency. That will work too, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: O. Johns [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 4:41 PM Subject: [Elecraft

Re: [K3] [Elecraft] Power meter

2008-10-04 Thread W6NEK
/detail/5981 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Joe G [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 11:23 AM Subject: [K3] [Elecraft] Power meter Can anyone suggest a good power meter to calibrate the K3 Joe W1JGS - Joe W1JGS -- View

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CWT and Volume wish list

2008-10-22 Thread W6NEK
and actually have the lead designers hear you!!! Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Larry Naumann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 11:12 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: CWT and Volume wish list I have a couple of minor things

Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter vs what I REALLY want.

2008-11-04 Thread W6NEK
then the addition of the LP-PAN IF interface and PowerSDR software to the K3 is, in my opinion, the single biggest enhancement available for the K3 (in fixed station use) at this time. My 2 cents, Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] Shipping Status Updated 11/26/07

2007-11-26 Thread W6NEK
Hello K3'ers For those interested in K3 shipment status, the elecraft web site has been updated. http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm 73, Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CQ sn# 129 to 142

2007-12-10 Thread W6NEK
Better yet, instead of collecting S/N's in an attempt to guesstimate what shipped last week, how about a weekly shipping status update? Please Elecraft; enlighten those of us who are in the 1st batch and waiting. Information please! Thank you, Frank - W6NEK Batch #1, May 5th. Day 220 - yes I'm

[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Status As of 1/16/08 now posted Elecraft Web Site

2008-01-16 Thread W6NEK
Updated shipping schedule has been posted on the web site. 73, Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Notice

2008-01-24 Thread W6NEK
I also received notice last night from Lisa that my K3/100 Kit will ship in 3-5 days. My order was placed on May 5th with NO deposit. Looks like Elecraft is picking up steam in K3 deliveries. Good news for everyone! Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Phil Debbie Salas

[Elecraft] K3/100 - S/N 312 Received today

2008-01-29 Thread W6NEK
For those keeping track of K3 deliveries: Order date May 5, 2007 (NO DEPOSIT) K3/100 (S/N 312) shipped from Elecraft on Jan. 25, 2008 Received Jan. 29, 2008 73, Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB average power output

2008-02-04 Thread W6NEK
and watt meter set-up. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK K3 #312 - Original Message - From: mark roz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 1:23 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SSB average power output With SSB mic level adjusted to the max level (ALC

Re: Re:[Elecraft] K3 S-meter calibration

2008-02-10 Thread W6NEK
input, Frank - W6NEK Dave G4AON wrote: Bryan You can set the S-Meter to whatever you want, given that most other HF transceiver S-Meters are nowhere near as accurate as that in a K3. The recommended setting with firmware ver 1.66 is SMTR SC=14 and SMTR OF=24 (from the firmware notes

Re:[Elecraft] K3 S-meter calibration

2008-02-10 Thread W6NEK
Thanks for the info Bill, That puts my mind at ease knowing that what I observed (below) is normal given the current state of firmware development. No problem, I'll just wait for the future firmware correction. By the way, my rig has the HAGC hardware mod installed. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK K3

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my new k3

2008-02-14 Thread W6NEK
it's called BK-IN (Break-in). There's nothing wrong with your K3, Frank - W6NEK K3 312 - Original Message - From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:31 AM Subject: [Elecraft] CW with my new k3 K3/KPA #241 is operational. When

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Latest K3 Review on EHAM

2008-02-24 Thread W6NEK
to participate! Given the fact that Solardx admitted: I might have a faulty unit and I am not really sure, tells me he made a frustrated, disappointed, premature eHam post. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: AD6XY - Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements, several new features

2008-03-07 Thread W6NEK
I can't locate where the latest K3 Utility (version 1.1.3.6) is located. The latest I see on the Elecraft site for download is version 1.1.1.28 Anyone have a link?? 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham

2007-06-23 Thread W6NEK
- W6NEK - (A HAM since 1959) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham I'll offer a comment here... I beleive that the phrase ham radio operators carries more recognition

Re: [Elecraft] USB Support - K3, K2?

2007-08-08 Thread W6NEK
this? Thanks, Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Owner's Manual?

2007-09-14 Thread W6NEK
Hi, Does anyone know when the K3 Owner's Manual will be posted on the Elecraft web site? Now that I've fully digested the K3 Kit Assembly Manual, I'm anxious to see the detailed owner's manual. Any info, especially from Elecraft, is most welcomed, Frank - W6NEK, K3 ??? (first batch

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and QSK

2007-09-21 Thread W6NEK
- W6NEK - Original Message - From: Carl Clawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 10:11 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 and QSK Let us be clear. There are two questions in this discussion. #1. Can you use external PTT to put the rig in CW

[Elecraft] K0SS CW to RTTY QSO

2007-09-22 Thread W6NEK
demonstration of the CW to RTTY translator built into the K3. In addition, Tom's signal was 10 over S9 and the RTTY signal was clean and perfect copy (using MixW 2.18). Great demonstration of the K3 CW to RTTY capability. Darn, I can't wait to get my hands on my K3! Best 73, Frank - W6NEK

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic Bias Info Needed

2007-09-29 Thread W6NEK
Great Lyle, Perfect, that's exactly what the SM-20 needs to power the internal preamp. I'll continue on with the mic adapter plug. Thanks, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Elecraft Discussion List' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday

[Elecraft] Elecraft HF Linear Amplifiers - Any news?

2007-03-31 Thread W6NEK
It's been a long while since we have had any update on the availability of the new Elecraft HF Amplifiers. Is there any information to report? Wayne? Eric? This year? ;-) Next Year? :-( Inquiring minds want to know! Best 73, Frank - W6NEK

Re: [Elecraft] Watt meter

2006-05-24 Thread W6NEK
I own the Alpha (87A) but instead I purchased the LP-100 digital watt meter kit by N8LP. Just as accurate, at 1/5th the price, and it will match the looks of my Alpha even better! Got to love the sexy PLED Display ;-) Frank - W6NEK Larry N8LP wrote: Because it matches your Alpha

[Elecraft] For Sale New K2

2006-07-31 Thread W6NEK
a dial-up account) This is my 12th K2 kit and it was as much fun to build as my first. Thanks for the bandwidth, Frank - W6NEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale New K2

2006-07-31 Thread W6NEK
Hello All, The subject K2 has been SOLD. Thank you for the response and comments regarding this K2. 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W6NEK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 3:47 PM Subject: [Elecraft] For Sale New K2 Hello Fellow

re:[Elecraft] Smile

2005-11-02 Thread W6NEK
in front of 7800. Is just feels great to operate. Therefore, is there room for a Sienna at my QTH? If it performs like a K2, and feels like a 7800 then you bet there is! Bring it on guys. The more choice in the HAM market place the better! 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Brian

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins?

2010-06-28 Thread W6NEK
. Just click the AVG Button off. 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com To: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com Cc: Elecraft Group elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins?

2010-06-28 Thread W6NEK
it to any value from 1 to 350ms to your liking. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com To: W6NEK w6...@socal.rr.com Cc: Elecraft Group elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Disabling VOX on CW.

2010-07-07 Thread W6NEK
Hello Ian, While in CW mode just press and hold the VOX function Off (press left side of Band Select Button in upper left corner of K3). With the VOX function Off in CW mode the PTT function will be enabled which will allow you to use your foot switch for Tx/Rx change over. 73, Frank - W6NEK

[Elecraft] K3 Memory Manager - MCU 3.94 requesting beta copy

2010-07-22 Thread W6NEK
at all ;-) If someone could send me a copy ( or a link ) I would be most grateful, Thanks and 73, Frank - W6NEK w6nek at socal.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Manager - MCU 3.94 requesting beta copy

2010-07-22 Thread W6NEK
Many thanks to Dick for response. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W6NEK w6...@socal.rr.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:31 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Manager - MCU 3.94 requesting beta copy Hello All, Does anyone out

Re: [Elecraft] NCDXF/IARU Beacons

2010-09-08 Thread W6NEK
- W6NEK - Original Message - From: Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:07 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NCDXF/IARU Beacons I think the problem is, as you say, the decoder isn't sensitive on weak signals. But what's

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for theP3

2011-01-13 Thread W6NEK
999.00 KHz. 2. Now tune the VFO to 1000 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads 1.000.00 KHz. 3. Now return the VFO to 999 KHz and note the incorrect Center Freq Display now reads 1999.000 rather then 999.00. Can anyone else confirm this? 73... Frank - W6NEK

[Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit

2010-01-25 Thread W6NEK
the various K3 settings. It runs fine on my Win XP PRO partition. I really like K3_EZ. 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W4CCS w4...@w4ccs.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 3:39 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit Mike: I'm running

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] FT-5000 vs. K3

2010-03-23 Thread W6NEK
operating performance that I'll never again purchase any rig that isn't provisioned for one. I need my Radio Eyes. Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com To: Björn Mohr b...@broadcast.se; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 option request

2010-04-10 Thread W6NEK
Great suggestion Ted, It would be a very helpful addition to split operation and add to the Elecraft K3 operating elegance. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Ted Roycraft w...@comcast.net To: 'Elecraft_List' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:19 PM Subject

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT TO TOKYO HY-POWER 2.5

2010-05-28 Thread W6NEK
Hi Dave, Here is a direct link to the K3 ALC mod: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/K3ALCMod_Rev_B.pdf Best 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Dave Anderson, K4SV davek...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DNR

2012-09-02 Thread W6NEK
steps with the first 16 tailored to CW mode (F1-1 thru F4-4) and the remaining 16 tailored for SSB mode (F5-1 thru F8-4). While not as convenient as the variable NR setting on the FT5000, it's just as effective. You can read all about it on page 25 of the Operating Manual. 73, Frank - W6NEK

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DNR

2012-09-02 Thread W6NEK
while listing? As far as I know NR TAP HOLD (NR ADJ) is the only way to accomplish what he wants. Is there an easier way that I missed? 73... Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Gary Gregory To: W6NEK Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 2:28 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DNR

2012-09-02 Thread W6NEK
For anyone following this post, does Abbot and Costello's Who's on first routine ring any bells? I'm done, now back from whence I came, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Gary Gregory To: W6NEK Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 4:00 PM

[Elecraft] K3 Sub Rcvr S-Meter Reads Full Scale

2011-03-28 Thread W6NEK
-Meter display would lead one to think the RF Gain Control is fully off (counterclockwise, which it is not). Is anyone else seeing this kind of behavor? Maybe this is explained in the Manual and I overlooked it, but it sure seems strange to me. Thanks for your feedback, Frank - W6NEK

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Rcvr S-Meter Reads Full Scale

2011-03-28 Thread W6NEK
Thanks Dick and George, Looks like I have a hardware problem and need to contact Elecraft Support. I wanted to make sure that this wasn't normal before contacting them. Many thanks for the feedback, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W6NEK w6...@socal.rr.com To: Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 Sub Rcvr S-Meter Reads Full Scale - Fixed

2011-03-28 Thread W6NEK
-Meters were calibrated within a few minutes. Fast and easy fix! As always, Elecraft support is quick to respond. Outstanding service and support. Thanks again Gary! Thanks for the bandwidth, Frank - W6NEK K3 S/N 312 - Original Message - From: W6NEK w6...@socal.rr.com To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - Appearent P3 Anomoly

2011-05-03 Thread W6NEK
You're not alone Don. I have the exact same issue. If I place my hand on the top of the P3 cabinet the displayed noise goes to zero. I'll be interested to see what kind of feedback you receive. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Don Wines dwi...@suddenlink.net To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Question about setting AGC

2011-05-26 Thread W6NEK
Hello Ian, Set Config Menu TECH MD to ON. The various AGC menu setting will then be available. 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Ian Kahn ak4ik@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Question about setting AGC I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 spurious radiation?

2012-01-24 Thread W6NEK
Go to these websites. Everything you want to know about CWSkimmer reverse beacons: http://www.dxatlas.com/CwSkimmer/ http://www.dxatlas.com/CwSkimmer/Files/Skimmerintro.pdf http://www.reversebeacon.net/ Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Hanford R Wright jo...@earthlink.net

[Elecraft] P3SVGA Display Pan Level Change When Turning VFO A or B

2012-03-23 Thread W6NEK
. Is there a separate menu adjustment that prevents the VGA pan display level from dropping -15 dbm when the either receive VFO is tuned? I just know I have something set up wrong in the menu system. Any input welcome, Frank - W6NEK __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Display Pan Level Change When Turning VFO A or B

2012-03-23 Thread W6NEK
in Tracking Mode. LP-PAN/NaP3 displays properly in tracking mode but then again I have a Intel I7 powered PC doing the heavy lifting ;-) Thanks again for the info, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Vic K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, March 23

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Question

2012-03-26 Thread W6NEK
Display is duplicated on the P3SVGA display. What you are experiencing does not sound normal. Perhaps a P3 guru can shed some light on what you are experiencing. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Toby Pennington toby...@embarqmail.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday

Re: [Elecraft] Medium size monitor for P3?

2012-03-27 Thread W6NEK
: http://www.xenarc.com/product/700ts.html 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: David Christ radio...@mchsi.com To: Joel Black joel.b.bl...@gmail.com; :@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Medium size monitor for P3? All these small

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread W6NEK
Read your post while drinking my morning cup of joe. I laughed so hard coffee came out of my nose! Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W4SK w...@comcast.net To: Dyarnes w7...@cox.net; elecraft yahoo groups elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kit

2011-07-17 Thread W6NEK
for everyone waiting for a KPA500 kit. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Roy Morris w4...@carolina.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 8:24 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kit My KPA500 kit was ordered on 4/17/11. I received my shipping notice on 7/13/11

[Elecraft] KPA500K Delivery

2011-07-22 Thread W6NEK
For those keeping track of KPA500K deliveries: KPA500K ordered 5/17/11 Received notice of delivery on 7/15/11 Received KPA500K S/N 236 on 7/21/11 Guess what I'll be doing today? ;-) 73, Frank - W6NEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Hum

2011-08-03 Thread W6NEK
their investigation. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: ai6ii ai...@att.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 10:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Hum I too have noticed a hum emanating from the KPA500 (#26), but the circumstances are a bit strange. The hum

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Hum

2011-08-03 Thread W6NEK
. ;-) Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: W6NEK w6...@socal.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Hum I confirm the exact same hum issue as Mike describes below. (Front panel power switch is off

Re: [Elecraft] What is REV next to VFO A LCD indicator?

2014-12-28 Thread W6NEK
mode setting. To turn off your 17 meter REV Data mode icon just press and hold the MODE left down-arrow (ALT). Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: Phil Anderson aldenmcduf...@sunflower.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 2:59 PM

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Turn on Blinding Flash

2015-12-23 Thread W6NEK
not noticed any degradation to the TFT display brightness or resolution. Neither have I notice any evidence of dead pixels. From my own experience, I am not concerned about the TFT display. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: "Steve Ellington" <steven...@gmail.com>