Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A no longer available?
Never mind. Still available. Found them on the site by searching for the upgrade kit name, K3SYN3AUPG -Bruce, N1RX Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KSYN3A no longer available?
With the discontinuation of the K3S, I decided to take a look at the website to see if the KSYN3A updated synthesizer modules are still available for my original K3, s/n 559. It does not appear there anymore. Are these updated synth modules in fact, now gone? Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] The times they are a changin
Don Wilhelm wrote: I believe Elecraft will continue to support the K1 (and KX1 too) for as long as possible. Just don't try to order any of the enclosure parts or the VFO knob. I ordered a replacement K1 VFO knob the other day. Got a shipping notice, so I assume they are still in stock. -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] August 21st Eclipse Net?
Does anyone know of any plans for any HF nets that will be running specifically for observers of the Solar Eclipse on August 21st? I plan to travel to Nebraska for the event, and will have radios with me (of course.) Bruce Beford, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] If you're going to Visalia ...
That's excellent news Rose! Enjoy each day as it comes! 73, Bruce, N1RX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdvCqUguIh8 _ From: Rose [mailto:elecraftcov...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 4:58 PM To: Bruce Beford; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] If you're going to Visalia ... Hi Bruce! Boy if I could be there you'd have a deal! I was a regular in the Elecraft booth for a number of years, but both mine and Ken's health keep us close to home these days. The good news is that my oncologist says I'm still "cancer-free". (:-) 73! Rose - N7HKW On Apr 20, 2017 2:46 PM, "Bruce Beford" <n...@comcast.net> wrote: Be sure to wear some flowers in you hair. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] If you're going to Visalia ...
Be sure to wear some flowers in you hair. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by
Thanks, James. I saw your post after I posted mine. Temporarily overriding all protection is also an option. I prefer to specifically allow the utilities, so that eventually others will benefit from the reputation feedback to Symantec. Thanks, Bruce Beford -- Original Message -- From: James F. Boehner MD To: 'Bruce Beford', elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: March 18, 2017 at 4:57 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by I sent this a little earlier today: Oliver, I have Windows 7, so hopefully this will apply to your OS. Go to the lower right of your screen. If you have the standard configuration, there will be a system tray. Left click on the "up arrow" to bring up the hidden icons. Right click on the Norton Icon, which is a yellow check mark with a green one within. Click on "Disable Auto Protect". It will give you a protection warning pop-up, and lets you select the duration of disabling the Auto Protect. 15 minutes is generally enough time. Download the file, and install as usual. Norton is a bit aggressive these days. '73 de JIM N2ZZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; hoosa...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Well, I have seen a lot of Norton-bashing, but not one single helpful suggestion. Here go es. Oliver, Norton, as well as many other anti-malware programs use different techniques to try to protect you. Some are known anti-virus definitions, or heuristic analysis, or looking to see how many other users of their software have downloaded the particular file you are downloading. Norton will err on the side of caution, and quarantine a file if it does not have a known "reputation" as safe. When you try to open the file, you will get a small warning box in the bottom right of the screen that says it has been removed by Norton. Click on "View Details" within this box. This will bring up another window that shows that it has been quarantined. Within this box, you will see a button that says "More Options"- From here, you can tell Norton to Restore the file. It will then be flagged as OK, and this action will be submitted to Norton. This helps them keep their Reputation checks updated. You can also open Norton directly, and click on "History". In the list that appears, you should seewhere the file was quarantined. You can also restore it by clicking on that entry in the log. I hope this helps. -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to jboehne...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by
Well, I have seen a lot of Norton-bashing, but not one single helpful suggestion. Here goes. Oliver, Norton, as well as many other anti-malware programs use different techniques to try to protect you. Some are known anti-virus definitions, or heuristic analysis, or looking to see how many other users of their software have downloaded the particular file you are downloading. Norton will err on the side of caution, and quarantine a file if it does not have a known "reputation" as safe. When you try to open the file, you will get a small warning box in the bottom right of the screen that says it has been removed by Norton. Click on "View Details" within this box. This will bring up another window that shows that it has been quarantined. Within this box, you will see a button that says "More Options"- From here, you can tell Norton to Restore the file. It will then be flagged as OK, and this action will be submitted to Norton. This helps them keep their Reputation checks updated. You can also open Norton directly, and click on "History". In the list that appears, you should see where the file was quarantined. You can also restore it by clicking on that entry in the log. I hope this helps. -Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 fan
Bill, Have you considered (or already done) setting the minimum fan speed to 2 (or 3)? Doing this helps delay the onset of higher fan speeds. Of course, long duration AM transmissions this may not help, but I have notice it help on lower duty-cycle modes. 73, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Tracking Upgrades with the K3 Utility?
Unfortunately Bob, It's not feasible to have the K3 utility track and report all of the possible mods that may have been made to an earlier K3. Some of them involved simple component changes or additions that would not be visible to any firmware or software. To keep track of this on my early K3, s/n 559, I printed out the mod instructions or the option install instructions and noted the rig s/n and the date it was installed or the mod performed. I have these going back to 2008 of all the updates I have done on this rig. I know it is a bit late for that for you, but. You could download all the updates that have come out since your rig was produced, and do the same- just note the date that each update was verified as done. Just a thought. 72/73 es GL, Bruce/N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] DSP/Audio upgrade for K3
The FAQ for the K3s indicated that these K3S DSP boards "May be available later in 2016..." for use as a retrofit to the K3. I think key word there being "may". I would expect that once production needs are fully met and excess becomes available they will be offered as an upgrade for the K3. I also expect it will be fairly expensive, as this is not just a simple update to the original K3 DSP board as the older upgrade was. 73, Bruce N1RX Grant wrote: "The K3DSPUPGD is the Rev D upgrade for earlier K3's, which I've had for a long time (well, actually a Rev C with the LPF board). The upgrade I'm referring to is the the K3S DSP board (with updated audio amps for reduced IMD). When the K3S was announced, the indication was that this newer board would be made available to K3 owners as an upgrade." __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and KX3 Accessory Suggestion
Own a soldering iron? Make one yourself. Easy, a LOT cheaper than Elecraft could sell it to you for, AND you get the satisfaction of custom making something that does what YOU want it to do... Have fun! -Bruce, N!RX > Perhaps a smallish ergonomic hand held up-down tuning/band changing thumb operated tuning button for the KX2 and/or KX3? > Dan - NB1C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] PX3 USB keyboard connector update?
Any idea how soon we may see the activation of the USB Keyboard connector on the PX3? Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 General Coverage Receiver -- Main or Subreceiver
If you only have 1 bpf module, I'd probably install it in the main, I guess. I added a second one for my sub RX later. Opinions will probably run on both sides, but I'd like to hear the arguments one way or the other myself. (not that it really matters to me- as I said, I have it in both positions. -Bruce N1RX K3 #559 (real serial number, not a contest exchange...) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 73's
= best regards's sigh ;-) Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 musings
Interesting wish list for a fantasy KX2, Jay. But- I don't believe there is any way they could add all those additional bands (with the filtering components required), plus higher output power on internal batteries, plus an extended range auto-tuner and still fit within the same size box. Elecraft has some great design folks, but... you'd have to give on that size requirement to stand a chance of ever seeing the others. If you admit it would take a larger box, then you are close enough to the KX3 to not make it worth the development costs. 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Dummy Load
I wonder if Elecraft could build a dry dummy load into a P3 sized enclosure to match the K-line. Sure they could. But why? I see no reason to have my dummy load occupying valuable desk space. My big one sits on the floor behind the corner desk I use. A coax switch puts it in line when needed. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?
Until either of those products are actually close enough to release to take orders, the answer will always be no. That's just the way it is. (This in no way should imply that either is in actual development). 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Found a K1!
I think so... (a dream). I have a K1 now, and have had a few of them in the past. There can only be 1 band board in at a time, although the K1 will remember the VFO calibration for all the bands, across the boards you have. The only time this is an issue is if you have two different modules with the same band, like 40/30/20/15 on a 4 band board, and 40/17 on a 2 band board. GL, Bruce N1RX From: James Rodenkirch [mailto:rodenkirch_...@msn.com] Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 10:35 AM To: Bruce Beford; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Found a K1! Bruce: don't consider this the beginning of an argument but.I recall having both modules installed, at the same time, in my previous K1..was I dreaming that?? From: bef...@myfairpoint.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net CC: rodenkirch_...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Found a K1! Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:08:46 -0500 Going to have the two band module changed to 80/17 and, when not traveling, will swap out the ATU for the two band module and have an 80/40/30/20/17/15 rig (already have an auto tuner at the base of my 30' vertical). Jim, since you had a K1 in the past, you probably remember this, but others may not be aware... You cannot swap out the ATU for the 2 band board. The ATU does need to be removed to replace the 4 band board with the 2 band board as the band board sits below the ATU in a stacked configuration. But- both band boards cannot be in at the same time. As I say, I am pretty sure you know this, but wanted to mention it for the benefit of others who may not know. 72, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Found a K1!
Going to have the two band module changed to 80/17 and, when not traveling, will swap out the ATU for the two band module and have an 80/40/30/20/17/15 rig (already have an auto tuner at the base of my 30' vertical). Jim, since you had a K1 in the past, you probably remember this, but others may not be aware... You cannot swap out the ATU for the 2 band board. The ATU does need to be removed to replace the 4 band board with the 2 band board as the band board sits below the ATU in a stacked configuration. But- both band boards cannot be in at the same time. As I say, I am pretty sure you know this, but wanted to mention it for the benefit of others who may not know. 72, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Need size of Allen wrench for small knobs on K1
Can someone please tell me the size of the Allen wrench that is used to attach the small knobs on a K1? it is 0.050 Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 synthesizer question
73, Wayne N6KW Wayne, Have you sworn off QRP? Looks like a QRO call sign change to me ? 8-) 72/73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Err BPF2
Nobody knows the cure for ERR BPF2? Mike NF4L Mike, remove and reseat the KBPF3 The manual says to *De Install the KBPF3. I don't want to get rid of my KBPF3. What does the asterisk refer to? It refers to the note at the top of the page, which reads: * = See module de-installation instructions on previous page. GL, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Err BPF2
There _IS_ no ERR BPF2, only BP2. I assumed that was what you meat in the first place. See pg 68 of the owner's manual. GL, Bruce N1RX OK, so how about ERR BP2? Mike On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:38 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L nf4l at comcast.net wrote: Nobody knows the cure for ERR BPF2? Mike NF4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Our Christmas gift
Ken, It sounds like you and Rose have received the best gift of all. Here's hoping for her continued and speedy recovery. May you both enjoy many more years together. HNY, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Holiday Schedule (Closing today at 12 noon PST,
Happy Holidays to all the elves at Elvecraft! 8-) Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Question
Hi, Stan I'm not sure how you want this measured, so here's a couple of measurements for you... Using the PX3CBL cable kit that comes with the PX3, the maximum separation between the two units is about 8 inches.(from the right of the PX3 to the left of the KX3) Measured from the outside edges (that is, with the PX3 on the left of the KX3), the maximum distance between the left edge of the PX3 and the right edge of the KX3 is 21. I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like different dimensions measured. GL es 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Feature Request?
Fairly obvious that an external sensor will be needed, probably the same (or similar) sensors to what is used for the W2 wattmeter. Also, since there is no current corresponding input on the P3, an option board will be required for that. (Strictly speculation on my part, but fairly obvious to me) Availability and pricing TBD. 73, Bruce N1RX Obviously, the sensor would have to be purchased. I do not know whether additional P3 option boards will be necessary or not. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FW: P3 Feature Request?
No. Obviously. There is no TX output path sampling built into the P3. This can be seen by studying the manual. There has always been however, a large empty hole in the back of the P3 labeled sensor. Therefore (obviously) space left for a future sensor. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] FW: P3 Feature Request?
OK, Study was not the right term. It's a matter of knowing the basic functions and capabilities of a piece of equipment. Best done by reading (not studying) before assuming. For those of us who have had the P3 for some time, this _was_ obvious. My apologies. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 message length variation
Early KDVR3 boards had a larger memory, hence longer message lengths, IIRC. I forget when they switched to the newer, smaller memories. Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Looking for P3 SVGA Factory built
Steve, You might want to clarify. Are you looking for a factory built P3, with the optional SVGA adapter? Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 enhancement
Alan: Mine beeps and displays BND END and does so at precisely the edge of a band. Brian KD0HII It only does this when you try to transmit beyond the band edge. I believe what Alan (an others) have asked for, is a beep when tuning the VFO beyond a band edge, while receiving. This has been discussed many times in the past. Some people want it for their particular country's band plan, other for their particular license class. I hope we don't get into another drawn-out debate over this (again). Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a K3
Again? Really? Tim must have the record for the most number of K3s bought and then sold, over the last several years. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Filter Set-up
In addition to the other suggestions you have received (assuming still no signal through the filter), you may want to try the filter in another slot. Early on, I had the same problem after installing a 250 Hz filter. the problem ended up being a coupling cap on the circuit board with no solder on one end. I was able to find it, and touch it up myself. Mine was a fairly early unit (s/n 559). GL, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Possible solution: K1 with a strange XFIL problem...
Yes I had this exact problem on one I repaired in July of 2012. It was traced to a short between the RIT/XIT switche to a trace on the board, where the switch lead had been bent over by the original builder before soldering. I corresponded with Don Wilhelm about this. Though he didn't provide the solution, our conversation led me to the tests that found it. Copied below is a repost of my last message to Don, after I resolved it. I don't recall if I posted this to the reflector or not. In any event, It may help someone in the future. I have a photo of the offending switch pin connection, if anyone wants it. Bruce Beford, N1RX Hi, Don. You may recall that I posted recently to the list about a strange problem with a K1. I resolved it today, and wanted to share the results with you. Here's a copy of my original post: OK, folks. Time to put on your thinking caps... I just purchased a used K1. Has NB, ATU and 4 band board, set for 7/10.1/14/21 MHz. All appears to be operating normally, except... When cycling through the crystal filter bandwidths from FL1-FL3, once FL3 is reached, all buttons become unresponsive. The VFO readout still works, but the MCU will not respond to any key presses. The filter does actually switch to the narrowest setting, based on the audio response. Cycling the power returns the rig to normal operation (on FL1), and all works fine again until trying to use FL3. About the only other anomaly I notice is what seems to be a louder pop in the speaker when switching in RIT or XIT than I remember from my last K1. I have not yet begun any troubleshooting (except for a full reset). Just thought I would poll the collective wisdom here before digging in. Actually, I'll be getting ready for Lobstercon over the next couple of days, so I don't know how much time I'll be able to commit until after the weekend. You and I both suspected a problem with the MCU, as there should no other circuitry involved, except the DAC and EEPROM. You also suggested perhaps replacing those ICs while in there. Fortunately, I have a friend who allowed me to borrow his working K1. Swapped the entire Front Panel board, mine works fine with his board. I then took his MCU chip and put it in my board, still have the problem. So, the problem was on my FP board, but not the MCU. One thing I did notice was a ticking noise in the audio with no antenna connected, almost like ignition noise in a vehicle, when using my board FP board but not when using my friend's. The ticking would disappear when I went to FL2. Ahh, another clue... I then decided to remove the DAC from my board and see what happens. Lo, The unit would now switch properly, FL3,FL2,FL1 and back to FL3 OK. Of course, it was not actually switching the filter bandwidth with the DAC out. I now had a pretty load, almost moterboating noise in the audio. I decided to ground what was the XFIL/TONE output pin of the DAC (pin 1) to see if it would quiet the audio. It did, BUT- it activated the RIT! Wait a minute- there should be no connection between the two but, there was. Upon extra careful inspection, I found that one lead on the RIT/XIT switch was not inserted through the board by the original builder. It was bent over, and was contacting pin 5 on J1 (the XFIL/TONE signal). The moaterboating I heard was actually the MCU driving the LCD pin and polling the input for the switch. This was not noticeable when the DAC was holding this line at a steady DC voltage. So, what was happening was when the DAC output it's lowest voltage for FL1 (about 1.6 volts), it would tickle the input pin on the MCU for the WPM+/FILTER switch. I believe the MCU would think the switch was being held in, therefore no other switches would work, until the unit was powered off. An original symptom (which I didn't recognize at the time) was when I noted that the RIT/XIT button seemed to generate an audio pop when used. That's because it was grounding the XFIL/TONE signal line. I reworked the switch connection, and all is fine now. I have attached a photo of the offending pin (not a good shot, but shows the connection in question). I thought you might like to hear about this one. Thanks for being a sounding board, Don. I appreciate it. 73, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Freq Editor req for update - allow entry of WX freqs
My understanding is that the KX3 (not the K3) _CAN_ tune the WX band for RX. Bruce/N1RX The K3/KX3 can't tune those frequencies ... even with the 2 meter transverters. Those frequencies would be well above 30 MHz (IF limit). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-09-20 5:31 PM, Jeff Herr wrote: Would it be possible to get the k3/kx3 freq memory editor ver 1.3.3.0 updated to allow entry of the NOAA weather channels? 162.400, .425, .450, .475, 162.500, .525, .550 currently i get a little red exclamation mark error. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3: My VFO B knob is NOT cracked.
s/n 559, in use since year 1. Just wanted to add a little balance... 8-) Bruce/N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV display on the P3 and PX3?
Very good news indeed. Thanks for the update. Bruce/N1RX In the works as we speak. Wayne Gary Gregory vk1zzgary at gmail.com wrote: Whatever happened to the RF Sensor? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Rf sensor
I don't believe Wayne meant to imply an RF sensor for the PX3 is under development. He was replying to a query about the long awaited sensor for the P3. We have been waiting for one for the P3 for a long time, and there has been a hole for the connector on the back panel since day 1. Bruce/N1RX Wow, Wayne says an RF sensor is in the works for the P3/KX3, how about two to sense amp linearity please. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] No thanks to SSTV on P3, let's get back on track.
Agreed. Never mind SSTV. Let's focus on useful stuiff. I also (and many others, I am sure) would like to see this developed. Getting transmit monitoring via an external sensor would greatly enhance the P3's usefulness. Many of us have been waiting for this (patiently) for YEARS now. Bruce, N1RX Whatever happened to the RF Sensor? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Need Advice - Xmt Rcv frequencies differ but RIT
While you are studying the manual, pay close attention to the reference frequency calibration. That is what you need to perform. GL, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 panadapter with K2?
Has anyone on this list used a P3 panadapter with the K2 transceiver? Is it directly plug compatible or does it need a custom interface/cable and where can that be obtained? Thanks, Tom KG7CFC It is not directly plug compatible, as there is no IF output port on a stock K2. Even with a modified K2, the P3 cannot achieve the same level of integration that it has with the K3. To study up on a couple of different ways to accomplish an IF output on the K2, you can read up here: http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/k2_interface.htm GL, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT KX3 - Yahoo Group
Sadly, The KX3 Yahoo group has taken a very bad turn. It was originally started, when the KX3 was initially announced, by a very responsible group owner who had a very lenient moderation policy. Unfortunately, he has turned the day-to-day operation over to two other moderators that prefer to remain anonymous. They have instituted a Draconian zero-tolerance policy of any mention of either commercial products, or links to any other resource pages. They claim to want all KX3 related material to be copied to the Yahoo Group, rather than links to other sites. This is unworkable, as only those who actually own the information can post it there. It also make maintenance of updates unworkable. For instance, I posted a link to a website that was still maintaining an archive copy of NaP3 software (N8LP), after development of NaP3 ceased. For this, I was placed on moderation (unannounced and unexplained). Unfortunately, the implementation of these new policies has resulted in the banishment of many, often without explanation. Sad to say, this once very useful Group is now much less so. Bruce/N1RX From the Elecraft email reflector: Just thought I would pass along my recent experience on the KX3 Yahoo Group. Yesterday I received a heatsink from KB8UHN. I posted on the KX3 Yahoo Group that I received a heatsink from KB8UHN and it was a quality product and about half the price of other heatsinks. About an hour later I get an email from the moderator telling me I'm banned from group for promoting products. I replied Sorry did not know your rules, you would think a warning? He did not respond to my query. Johnny Siu VR2XMC told me he has been banned from posting on the group for agreeing with my post about the heatsink. So be careful on the KX3 Yahoo Group. Somehow I will suffer through this traumatic banning. 73 Tex ka5y __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] WTB:KTS1 tilt stand for K1
Have one you don't use? Please reply off-list with condx and price, shipped to 03773. Thanks, Bruce/N1RX mycall aht arrl doht net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] UPS for K3
Is it overkill to power my Astron RS-35 power supply that runs my K3 from a UPS? In my opinion, yes- it's overkill. I personally would probably use the Astron to float a deep cycle or SLA battery on it's output. You might also want to investigate adding a PWRgate or similar Schottky diode matrix to the mix. This would provide not only the protection against abrupt power failure that you seem to seek, but also provide some additional operating time in the event of power fail. Those UPS units are designed to run for only a handful of minutes, while a computer system shuts down. GL, Bruce/N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] UPS for K3
The kit referred to in these instructions: http://k2jji.org/files/Power_Gate_Assembly_Instructions_v2.pdf is no longer available from the NFARL. However, the instructions contain all the info needed for a builder to source their own parts. Bruce/N1RX Where might one actually find the kit on-line? I have not had any luck with my search. Thanks, Bill - W0BBI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone? (Hand SMT---Never)
While I understand this mindset; I for one, am grateful that there are SMT-based kits available. I enjoy building both thru-hole and SMT based projects. In many cases, thru hole equivalents are not available for some components. I have built many all-SMT projects, notably those offered by KD1JV,ad formerly NJQRP (now Midnight Design Solutions), among others. No, they are not for everyone. But- I am glad they are offered for those of us who can and do enjoy building them. It is not nearly as difficult as some seem to believe it to be. Different techniques are required, that's all. In many cases, a much more compact package, or an otherwise impossible project is the result. Bruce/N1RX I have to agree with Mike, especially with the assertion about SMT components being intended for robotic assembly. Imagine all of the troubleshooting calls and e-mails that Elecraft would get if Joe Ham had to populate circuit boards with these miniature components. Too much room for error. While I'd prefer a through-hole kit where soldering was required (although I hate winding toroids!), like the K1 and K2, if the KX3 had even one SMT device, I would not have purchased one. 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone? (Hand SMT---Never)
I build all my SMT projects with my 30+ year old Weller WTCPT iron, and an Optivisor. Have been for years now. Bruce/N1RX Jim/ AD6CW wrote:More power to you and others who have the patience, equipment and eyesight/hand coordination to work with SMT devices, Bruce. I think what many of us are saying, is that type of construction is not for everyone. I have a nice Weller soldering station and a variety of tips for it, as well as enough 63/37 solder to last a lifetime. Somehow it fell into my tool pouch from time to time, when I was in the Air Force working on air traffic control radar systems. :-) I'd rather spend my money on other items for the shack, than for the tools necessary to do SMT work. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?
There is no provision for connecting a keyboard directly to the KX3. An external device, i.e. netbook, NUE-PSK modem, etc would be needed to do what you are asking. Bruce/N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?
All this talk about the K1 backlight led me to look back at the K1 order page. There is no option for a 4-band version, nor for the KFL1-4 4-band filter module itself. Is this an oversight, or has the 4-band board been discontinued? If so, when and why? Also if so, then the K1 description page should be edited to remove reference to the new 4 band board... or at least explain that it is no longer available. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?
This is sad news indeed. I have built a few K1s, and repaired a few for others. The 4 band board made for a very capable rig, without the swapping that the 2 band version requires. A redesign/reintroduction would be nice, but I imagine it's primarily a business decision, rather than strictly an engineering one. -Bruce/ N1RX I emailed Elecraft about it and they said the 4-band module is unlikely to come back. http://radiopreppers.com/index.php/topic,824.0.html Gil. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] WTB: Elecraft KFL1-4 K1 band board
Looking for a 4-band filter board for an Elecraft K1. Working or non-working. Please contact me off-list with details and asking price w/shipping. Thanks in advance, Bruce/N1RX Newport NH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?
Thanks for taking the time to reply with the details, Wayne. It's a shame. I (and many others) feel the K1 has some advantages over the KX1, such as the analog VFO, higher output power, and 4-pole filtering. It's internal antenna matching unit also offers more tuning range than the KX1. I have also built a 160m/80m 2 band board for mine. I have built and own all the Elecraft rigs, and each has provided great enjoyment, each has it's strong points. Time marches own, it would be wonderful if a 4-band redesign solution could be found, using modern components. Perhaps a pre-built, pre-tuned SMD based board. But, I imagine the potential sales volume would not justify the costs. Too bad. Bruce/N1RX -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 2:43 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: K1-4 4 band version gone? Hi Bruce, The 4-band module requires extremely low-temperature-coefficient trimmer capacitors because of its narrow-band pre-mix and RF band-pass filters. The last source for these exotic trimmers dried up recently. A redesign using higher-TC trimmers might be possible, but the filters would end up being triple-tuned, which would force the use of SMD components throughout, and tuning the filters would then be very difficult without a spectrum analyzer. Sales volume for the K1 has decreased in recent years due to the KX1 (which is smaller and has a DDS VFO), and the KX3 (which covers all bands, all modes, with up to 12 W output and has a much more capable auto tuner, nicer user interface, etc.). So the cost of a redesign wouldn't be recovered. That said, for the time being we're continuing to offer the two-band version and the other options (KAT1 ATU, KBT1 battery pack, etc.). The K1 is one of our full kits, and has a bit of a fan club of its own. We'll update the website to reflect the change in option availability. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jul 17, 2014, at 4:13 AM, Bruce Beford bef...@myfairpoint.net wrote: All this talk about the K1 backlight led me to look back at the K1 order page. There is no option for a 4-band version, nor for the KFL1-4 4-band filter module itself. Is this an oversight, or has the 4-band board been discontinued? If so, when and why? Also if so, then the K1 description page should be edited to remove reference to the new 4 band board... or at least explain that it is no longer available. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- now off topic
1 KPH= 1670.245764733954 furlongs/fortnight. 8) Bruce/N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Charlie T, K3ICH Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 2:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- now off topic What is the conversion factor from furlongs per fortnight to KPH? Chas __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- totally off
The United States is being dragged from Imperial measurements to the Metric System- Inch by Inch. 8) Bruce/N1RX (Enjoying a pint...) Enough! It is time for the USA to quit fighting the rest of the world and switch to Metric __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3: Repair Broken Power Pole
The two screws in the middle of the right side panel hold the low voltage regulators to the side, for heat sinking, IIRC. Take the top off and you will see this. There are nuts inside to remove. G, Bruce/N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:49 PM To: Reflector Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Repair Broken Power Pole The plastic housing of the black power pole that is captive to the radio is broken, so I'm trying to take it apart to repair it. I started taking the right side panel off, removing all the perimeter screws, but there are two in the middle of the side panel, and six years after building these radios, I don't remember what I can remove without having a problem. This radio is my spare, minimal stuff in it. K3/100, no tuner, no 2nd RX. Suggestions? 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK, KXV3A
Mark- I never saw anything come back to me, or go to the Elecraft reflector on this. Did you manage to get this resolved? before the contest? Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 7:38 AM To: 'Mark Pride' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter,DVK, KXV3A I forgot to mention- the DSP error messages- you had to disassemble the front panel assembly to install the DVK. You may not have that stack properly re-assembled, leading to some of the DSx error messages. You may have to remove the front panel assembly again, to inspect your work there. 73, Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark Pride via Elecraft Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 7:22 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK,KXV3A Hello all, Ran into some issues with the K3 after adding some new boards. Here is the sequence of screens on the radio as I move to get it going again. Few more experiences - And added some more notes in the first email below. On SSB, it transmits okay, no ERR on screen. When I just send a short message on CW, it transmits, then the next time it shows this series of ERR messages. By pushing any button on the radio, it returns to normal screen, showing VFO A and B (smaller print size), then transmit again, ERR TxF and no output power after that first burst of RF. I have swapped power supplies - same problem. Let me describe the sequence of events and what I see on the screen. Power up: E 020202 (main VFO line) under that: ERR DSE (VFO B info) E 020202 under that call sign (VFO B info) scrolling E 020202 under that: ERR DSE Press the A/B button (actually press any button) 14.232.32 under that ERR DS3 Press the A/B button 14.232.32 under that ERR BP2 Press the A/B button 14.232.32 ERR BP3 (pressing the button changes the type of ERR showing? DS3, BP2, BP3, IF2, etc) Press A/B button 14.232.32 ERR IF2 Press A/B button 14.032.00 under that 14.232.32 Transmit on CW (short burst - then nothing - no more TX) 14.032.00 ERR TxF No transmitter power after that first burst of RF. Had some trouble getting the radio to be read by the N1MM program, but eventually got that going. But does not appear to be stable, frequent N1MM message saying to retry connecting the radio, etc. Regards, Mark, K1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: How Robust is the Build?
I believe any liquid or semi-liquid, in this context would qualify. Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com wrote: Is coffee, in this context, considered a condiment? Sent from my iPhone - empirically investigate the effect of condiments on option modules __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [OT] Elecraft's Linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not
I don't believe people load Linux just so they can spend time getting a computer to run Elecraft utilities. The use of Linux appears to be more of a philosophical endeavor than a strictly performance one. It's not too often that I hear someone say that they run Linux because they can't get a similar app on Windows. Windows runs on around 90% of the worlds desktops and laptops. OSX something less than 9%, Linux (all distros) less than 2%. One of the reason for Window's dominance is the (generally) simplified user experience, coupled with the broad software/comparable hardware availability. The two sides feed on and promote each other. i.e. a larger installed base of OS users makes for an attractive market for software/hardware creators. Of course, it also makes it a fertile hunting ground for malware creators, too... (My only post in this thread...) Bruce N1RX Sent from my ASUS Pad Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote: I really have to chuckle regarding all the various simple steps the Linux users go through to get their computers to speak to the K3. I have one machine set up for Linux - although I am not really sure why. Everything I do using a computer is so much easier on Windows - including control of all the parts of my K-Line. Download, install, and use - it doesn't get much simpler than that. It took me over an hour to get a simple WiFi printer operating on Linux Mint 17 this afternoon (driver issues). Took me less than five minutes on the Win 8.1 machine. I use a network for my printers and all the computers share the same printers - Windows and Linux. Having said all that, I cannot imagine spending a bunch of time getting Linux up and running with the K-Line software much less having faith in its ability to correctly operate/update the K-Line. I am not trolling, I really would like an honest answer as to why Linux is chosen over Windows for similar operations. I play with Linux and work with Windows. I have been dealing with computers and software design since the late 1970s - so I am not living in a cave. If you reply to my question - and all you are going to do is take me to the woodshed, then kindly don't bother. Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz)
Yes, 15M was also my favorite band as a Novice. It may be ancient but it's still active, and still an official band segment for Novice/Techs (21.025-21.200 MHz). The same goes for the Novice/Tech segment of 40M (7.025-7.125). There is a lot of activity at the top end of the old Novice segment of 40M. You can often find relatively slow code CW QSOs from 7.120-7.125. Stop in and work these stations! There are many who frequent these segments. I know many FISTS and SKCC members who hang out in these areas. Some other folks are working on getting their code speed up. Not because they _have to_, but because they want to. I know a few lifetime Novices, that are active, but have no intention of upgrading. Yes, there are still Novice class licensees. The FCC does not issue new Novice (or Advanced) class licenses, but they can still be (and often are) renewed. Latest statistics from the FCC: MonthExtra Advanced General Technician Novice ARS Total Apr-14 134,558 53,166 168,502 354,151 12,805 723,182 Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 4:04 PM To: Elecraft Reflector; k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Elecraft] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz) Thanks to the PX3 panadapter and the CQ WW CW contest, I just made my first QSO in at least three decades in the legacy 21.1 MHz U.S. Novice-license segment. I didn't expect activity to spread upward that far, but sure enough, blips appeared on the PX3 above 21.1, and I was able to make a quick QSO with WK1Q using 12 W (KX3 barefoot). This brought back a lot of memories. 21.1-21.15 was my favorite place to hang out back in the 1970s, when I was crystal-controlled on transmit, using a Heath HW-16. In those days I had a home-rolled 2-element 15-meter yogi made from 1/2-inch steel pipe and 2x4s. Must have weighed 40 pounds. Fortunately, my patient stepfather knew that getting that antenna up would keep me out of trouble (I was 15 at the time). Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK, KXV3A
Hi, Mark. Most of these error messages relate to the second RX. I assume you have the second receiver, and had to remove it, in order to install the 250 filter in the main receiver. If that is the case, you may not have gotten the 2nd RX module properly reseated on the main board. Another error you report, TXF, relates to the transmit filter selected for the particular mode. Did you use the K3 utility to confirm and reconfigure your filter settings after installing the new options? Also, did you activate the new options in the menus, and then power cycle the radio? All the error messages are listed in the back section of the K3 manual. I am sure with some re-inspection, reseating, and configuration verification with the K3 utility, you will be able to get it right. Good luck, Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark Pride via Elecraft Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 7:22 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK,KXV3A Hello all, Ran into some issues with the K3 after adding some new boards. Here is the sequence of screens on the radio as I move to get it going again. Few more experiences - And added some more notes in the first email below. On SSB, it transmits okay, no ERR on screen. When I just send a short message on CW, it transmits, then the next time it shows this series of ERR messages. By pushing any button on the radio, it returns to normal screen, showing VFO A and B (smaller print size), then transmit again, ERR TxF and no output power after that first burst of RF. I have swapped power supplies - same problem. Let me describe the sequence of events and what I see on the screen. Power up: E 020202 (main VFO line) under that: ERR DSE (VFO B info) E 020202 under that call sign (VFO B info) scrolling E 020202 under that: ERR DSE Press the A/B button (actually press any button) 14.232.32 under that ERR DS3 Press the A/B button 14.232.32 under that ERR BP2 Press the A/B button 14.232.32 ERR BP3 (pressing the button changes the type of ERR showing? DS3, BP2, BP3, IF2, etc) Press A/B button 14.232.32 ERR IF2 Press A/B button 14.032.00 under that 14.232.32 Transmit on CW (short burst - then nothing - no more TX) 14.032.00 ERR TxF No transmitter power after that first burst of RF. Had some trouble getting the radio to be read by the N1MM program, but eventually got that going. But does not appear to be stable, frequent N1MM message saying to retry connecting the radio, etc. Regards, Mark, K1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK, KXV3A
I forgot to mention- the DSP error messages- you had to disassemble the front panel assembly to install the DVK. You may not have that stack properly re-assembled, leading to some of the DSx error messages. You may have to remove the front panel assembly again, to inspect your work there. 73, Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark Pride via Elecraft Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 7:22 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK,KXV3A Hello all, Ran into some issues with the K3 after adding some new boards. Here is the sequence of screens on the radio as I move to get it going again. Few more experiences - And added some more notes in the first email below. On SSB, it transmits okay, no ERR on screen. When I just send a short message on CW, it transmits, then the next time it shows this series of ERR messages. By pushing any button on the radio, it returns to normal screen, showing VFO A and B (smaller print size), then transmit again, ERR TxF and no output power after that first burst of RF. I have swapped power supplies - same problem. Let me describe the sequence of events and what I see on the screen. Power up: E 020202 (main VFO line) under that: ERR DSE (VFO B info) E 020202 under that call sign (VFO B info) scrolling E 020202 under that: ERR DSE Press the A/B button (actually press any button) 14.232.32 under that ERR DS3 Press the A/B button 14.232.32 under that ERR BP2 Press the A/B button 14.232.32 ERR BP3 (pressing the button changes the type of ERR showing? DS3, BP2, BP3, IF2, etc) Press A/B button 14.232.32 ERR IF2 Press A/B button 14.032.00 under that 14.232.32 Transmit on CW (short burst - then nothing - no more TX) 14.032.00 ERR TxF No transmitter power after that first burst of RF. Had some trouble getting the radio to be read by the N1MM program, but eventually got that going. But does not appear to be stable, frequent N1MM message saying to retry connecting the radio, etc. Regards, Mark, K1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 led backlight assmbly
Some time ago, I had a K1 that needed a repair, including the backlight. Instead of ordering a part from Elecraft, I was able to use two sub-mini yellow LEDs that I had, and positioned them so they illuminated the edge of the original diffuser. The same technique could be applied to the K2. I have since sold that K1 along. So... If you ever see a K1 with an amber backlight instead of the standard green, that's probably the one I modified. bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Cooper Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:11 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 led backlight assmbly Anyone got a brand or part number for the k2's led backlight assembly that goes under the lcd screen? Not an elecraft part #. I'm wondering if it is made in different colors? WT5Y Sent from my Cricket smartphone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Band Data
How about using the BAND0-3 OUTPUT pins on the ACC jack? Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Solomon Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:50 PM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Band Data When you switch bands on the K3, is Band Data available to the user ? Is that data written down anywhere, that I can get to ? Reason I ask, is I want to investigate building an interface between the K3 and the SPE 1.3K-FA Amp to facilitate automatic bandswitching on the Amp. 73, Dick, W1KSZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW on SSB
Assuming a K3 (not given in subject line): Possibly a case where the sideband received when on SSB is opposite what it is when switching to CW (for the given band). You could try switching to CW-R (for reverse). Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of HREFAB Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 4:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] CW on SSB I notice that I can often hear CW on SSB but when I switch to CW, the signal is lost. I'm talking about very strong signals, not stuff in the background. Is there something that I'm doing wrong to not be able to copy them on CW? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XV50 for trade
Thanks for sharing this, David. I don't know when or if we will ever get a 4M allocation in this country. But, I downloaded your write-up, just in case. I have an XV50 that languishes here. I'll have to pull the cover off and see which power module is in it. Cheers, Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David G4DMP Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 4:33 PM To: Mike Sanders Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] XV50 for trade Mike - Assuming your XV50 has the latest PA output module (RA30H0608M) you might like to consider modifying it for 4 metres in readiness for when the FCC allocates the 70MHz band in the USA. I have had great success with this. http://www.g4dmp.co.uk/XV70mods.pdf 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Mike Sanders k...@centurytel.net writes I have a clean working XV50 no problems that I would like to trade for an XV432. Anyone interested? 73, Mike K0AZ k...@centurytel.net -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bef...@myfairpoint.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW on SSB
More info might help, Jim. Band, Freq, filter width settings? For example: Is it possible you are hearing CW at a relatively high pitch while in SSB, and when you switch to CW, it is just outside the (narrower) filter width? Around hear, you mostly here CW with SSB at the lower end of 40M. There is an age old Canadian SSB net that meets right about 7.055, where there is also a lot of CW activity... Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of HREFAB Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 6:49 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW on SSB Sorry for not identifying the mode (it's a KX3) now should be reflected in the title. Anyway, thanks for the input. Switching to rev doesn't seem to have any effect. Seems pretty odd to me that I can hear the signal on SSB but not on CW (Not to say that I don't get CW signals, just that some which appear on SSB aren't available on CW). Still looking for a solution. THanks Jim / KD2FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3
A 4M frequency allocation for us here in the States would be even better. Wayne- could you please fix THAT with a firmware update? Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AD6XY Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 4:36 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3 A 4m module would be a very good reason for me to buy a KX3 - but it would be even better if it was available for the K3. Mike __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100?
Jim, The KX3's internal tuner will not do anything while you are using the KXPA100. The tuner is bypassed when the amp is in use. For an antenna tuner to do it's job, it must be positioned between the final amplifier and the antenna feedline. Or, (even better) at the feed point of the antenna itself. Therefore, the internal tuner of the KX3 is only in use when running the KX3 barefoot. Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of HREFAB Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100? Ok, so if you were in the market for a new piece of Elecraft Technology (and who isn't?) what would you get? A KXPA100 amp or the new PX3 Panadapter? I've got my order in for hte Panadapter , but I'm wondering if I should throw a few more dollars on it and get the amp. This way I could sell my IC7000, and My Ft817 and clear up my desk and still have 100 watts available for those nights when QRP just isn't cutting it. As it stands now, I would like to be all Elecraft for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the superior (in my experience) capabilities of the Radio. Sure, eventually, I'll get both, but what would you guys opt for initially? If you chose the Amp, would you get the internal Antenna tuner or use the tuner in the KX3? 73 Jim Harvey /KD2FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100?
Yes, Phil. He asked if people with the KXPA100 used the tuner in the KX3 (Implying that people used that instead of purchasing the KXAT100). I was trying to explain why that is not possible (when the KXPA100 is in use). Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Wheeler Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 10:45 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100? I imagine he's referring to the optional tuner inside the KXPA100. As to the amp or the panadapter, unless Jim is an always QRP op, I'd go for the KXPA100 -- with ATU -- first. But for my base operations I'd want the PX3 eventually. Since the PX3 is not shipping until July (I've read here) -- and early availability may be limited -- that's another reason to go PA first. 73, Phil w7ox On 5/10/14, 5:32 AM, Bruce Beford wrote: Jim, The KX3's internal tuner will not do anything while you are using the KXPA100. The tuner is bypassed when the amp is in use. For an antenna tuner to do it's job, it must be positioned between the final amplifier and the antenna feedline. Or, (even better) at the feed point of the antenna itself. Therefore, the internal tuner of the KX3 is only in use when running the KX3 barefoot. Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of HREFAB Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100? Ok, so if you were in the market for a new piece of Elecraft Technology (and who isn't?) what would you get? A KXPA100 amp or the new PX3 Panadapter? I've got my order in for hte Panadapter , but I'm wondering if I should throw a few more dollars on it and get the amp. This way I could sell my IC7000, and My Ft817 and clear up my desk and still have 100 watts available for those nights when QRP just isn't cutting it. As it stands now, I would like to be all Elecraft for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the superior (in my experience) capabilities of the Radio. Sure, eventually, I'll get both, but what would you guys opt for initially? If you chose the Amp, would you get the internal Antenna tuner or use the tuner in the KX3? 73 Jim Harvey /KD2FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic
With all due respect, you already received the answer here. Yes, you can connect the Signal Link to the front panel mic connector. Just pad the audio output of the SL to a mic level, instead of line level. Also, you won't be able to get audio output from the K3 back to the SignalLink via that jack. The RX audio of the K3 is not available there (see the manual). So you would need another cable from line out on the back for that anyway. So... it would be easist to just patch it in via the back (via your rack of signal shaping/mixing gear), as has been suggested. Bruce N1RX I knew this was going to turn into why do you need all that audio gear discussion. Never mind. Thanks for your input. I guess i'll just ask Eric or Wayne next Friday at Dayton. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic
Yes, with the same caveat: you must attenuate the output of the SL to mic levels, and you would switch the mic input to rear panel when you want to use it. Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Slava Baytalskiy [mailto:sla...@nullserv.com] Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:15 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic I just had a thought: what about the rear mic jack (the 3.5mm) and the line out? Can that be done? __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On May 10, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Bruce Beford bef...@myfairpoint.net wrote: With all due respect, you already received the answer here. Yes, you can connect the Signal Link to the front panel mic connector. Just pad the audio output of the SL to a mic level, instead of line level. Also, you won't be able to get audio output from the K3 back to the SignalLink via that jack. The RX audio of the K3 is not available there (see the manual). So you would need another cable from line out on the back for that anyway. So... it would be easist to just patch it in via the back (via your rack of signal shaping/mixing gear), as has been suggested. Bruce N1RX I knew this was going to turn into why do you need all that audio gear discussion. Never mind. Thanks for your input. I guess i'll just ask Eric or Wayne next Friday at Dayton. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to sla...@nullserv.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 won't stop scanning-- help!
With an email address at widomaker.com, I'd be careful... ;-) Bruce N1RX So this REALLY is the wife! I was going to give you a hard time for using wife's email to ask for Help. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?
From what I have read thus far, VHF is still the best bet for this application. I have not yet heard how far these riders are spread out. If a 5W HT doesn't cut it, then perhaps adding a 30-50W amp would be more appropriate than going HF. Also, look at the antennas in use on the bikes, and their placement and adjustment. That means everyone on the ride needs to understand how to properly install and operate the equipment, and it's limitations. The bike with the lowest gain antenna/lowest power would seem to dictate the effectiveness of what it sounds like you are trying to do. I still don't think outfitting 'x' number of bikes with HF is the answer. But, I've been wrong before. It's an interesting problem. good luck, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Latest serial number for KX3 ?
Dave, I'm pretty sure it's somewhere north of 8000 now. -Bruce, N1RX What is the latest serial number for the KX3. Ballpark ? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FW: KX3 Serious Errors in the Manual
And your efforts -are- appreciated, Jim. At least by some. Please keep up the fight. Not to be overly dramatic but evil only requires good men to do nothing. Misconceptions and incorrect terminology should be corrected regularly or they become common knowledge. 73 Bruce, N1RX There's no chance that you are being just a little pedantic, perhaps? None at all -- it is exactly errors like this that have led to widespread misunderstandings about how these things work And I posted it to the reflector hoping to cause readers to think about these misconceptions. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] test ping
email issues here. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again
You don't need to be a EE to figure this out. All (S)VGA cable are straight-thru, in the sense that none of the pins are cross connected. However, a standard (S)VGA cable does not have all 15 wires connected from one end to the other, and often the ground pins are wired together. A simple Google or Bing search of SVGA pinout will show you what I mean. GL, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again
So, what I need to ask is not whether a custom cable is straight through but rather whether all 15 pins are connected, yes? HD15 connectors, straight through, all 15 pins, each isolated from the others. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again
Agreed, BUT- You do NOT want DB15 connectors. These cables use HD15 connectors, not DB15. DB15 has two rows of pins. HD15 (high density) has 3 rows. Bruce N1RX And VGA or SVGA should be removed from the discussion -- they describe a computer video data interchange format that needs fewer than 15 conductors, but uses DB15 connectors as a standard to differentiate it from other computer cables. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again
This is a DE connector. No. It's an HD15. Phil's (AD5X) pdf document (which he just posted a link to), is an excellent resource. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again
Thanks for the reference, Lynn. I have always (for many years) seen these referred to as high density (HD) D connectors. All the catalogs I have ever perused called them D-Sub High Density Connectors. I appreciate the background material. I think the most important take-away for this application is DO NOT go looking for DB15 connectors for this application. 73, Bruce N1RX No disrespect to Phil, but Cannon developed the D-Subminiature connector family, and Cannon calls it a DE-15. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] test message only
email trouble, testing settings. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3: thermal frequency drift
It was suggested I do the Temp Compensation Procedure. Unfortunately I do not have a stable 50-MHz signal source. Ed, I did mine using the 5th harmonic from my Trimble Thunderbolt GPSDO. I think I used about 60dB of attentuation between the oscillator and the rig, I don't recall exactly. If you have a precision 10 MHz reference (and I believe you do), you could use that similarly. 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Wattmeter Cal and Tech Mode
Ed, This seems to indicate the KXV3 menu setting is set to TEST. See the calibration procedure on pg 49 of the K3 manual, under 1.0 milliwatt meter calibration. Set the COBFIG:KXV3 menu entry to NOR (or Not Inst, if you don't have the KXV3 or 3A), and you should be able to proceed with the LP and HP calibrations. GL, Bruce N1RX Seems no PWR setting from 0 up to 100 watts makes any difference. I only get the WMTR MW screen in the config menu. I can't get to the LP or HP screens to make any adjustments. Tech Mode is turned on. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] PX3 case for P3?
Please consider the possibility of offering an enclosure option for the P3. In many cases, it would be nice to have the P3 in a case footprint similar to the PX3. Perhaps with the sheet metal design work already done for the PX3, this would not be cost prohibitive. Possible? 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] PX3 case for P3?
Yes, I have seen the user-modified P3 units. I am still hoping Elecraft will offer a set of panels to repackage the P3 into a shallow case, similar to the PX3. 73 Bruce N1RX _ From: Jeff Stai [mailto:wk6i.j...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 8:05 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 case for P3? Hi Bruce. I was looking at the PX3 case today. It's not very deep and the current P3 won't fit in there. And Eric did confirm that. Some people have cut the stock P3 sides, top and bottom shorter to achieve a similar profile. 73 jeff wk6i On Saturday, April 5, 2014, Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net wrote: Please consider the possibility of offering an enclosure option for the P3. In many cases, it would be nice to have the P3 in a case footprint similar to the PX3. Perhaps with the sheet metal design work already done for the PX3, this would not be cost prohibitive. Possible? 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net javascript:; This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to wk6i.j...@gmail.com javascript:; -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/twistedoak __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mini ?
And now might be a good time to remind folks that the K3/0 mini is not a radio by itself... It is a control panel, for a real K3, just like the now available full-sized K3/0. It is to be used to control a remote K3. pictures on twitter: https://twitter.com/elecraft/status/327112919525490690/photo/1 Bruce, N1RX Alan, The K3 mini prototype was at Dayton last year too. It has the same front panel as the K3, but is not nearly as deep as the K3/0. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks
I seem to recall this was reported some time ago. IIRC, for that particular op, it ended up being slightly loosened hardware on the main heat sink assy. I would check all hardware (internally and externally) and see if anything has loosened up, through thermal cycling. Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Remote P3
Unlikely. I don't know how practical it would be, even if you _did_ use a computer at the remote end. Some folks set up a webcam to view the P3 display, I believe. This would be very bandwidth intensive, to get anything approaching a real-time rate and good resolution. Controlling the P3 would be another matter entirely. Bruce N1RX Then the question morphs into the following: If setting up a remote K-line without a computer at the remote end, is there any way to control a P3 and view its output? David K0LUM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Remote P3
Although it does require a computer at the remote end, Tom VA2FSQ was nice enough to remind me (off-line) about his Win4K3Suite product. -Bruce, N1RX From Tom: check out the end of the video Remote p3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Api2nomzg3U __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Power Plug
Dan, One place in the manual that the size of this plug/jack is mentioned is on pages 3, 5, and 7 which give the description of the connections to the device. Referencing figure 1, item 2 is given as Two wire power cable with a female 2.1 mm coaxial connector (supplied). This is the same 2.1mm ID/5.5mm OD coaxial power connectors used on most Elecraft equipment. 73, Bruce N1RX Thanks, Don. Several different coaxial plugs fit the jack, but wanted to make sure my friend purchased the correct size. Unless I am blind, I could not find this kind of information in the manual. An oversight, I guess. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 transverter offset
David- The latest list of unimplemented features can generally be found in the errata for the latest version of the manual. This can be downloaded from the Elecraft website, in the manuals and downloads section. Unfortunately, the transverter offset is not currently listed in the latest errata (it should be). This particular missing parameter was discussed as recently as last September-October on the KX3 Yahoo Group. Of course, the latest features are released in beta versions of the firmware, and then later in the full production releases. Whether you choose to run beta firmware is entirely up you, based on your needs. I have always installed the latest betas, and have never been sorry... As has been said earlier, I am sure this will be corrected soon, as development of the internal transverter is proceeding apace, and more people have been using the KX3 with external transverters. This should help move this issue higher up the firmware priority list. It will get implemented, have no fear. 73, Bruce, N1RX -Original Message- From: David Anderson [mailto:da...@gm4jjj.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:51 AM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 transverter offset 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 the XVn OFS function to work...anyone else out there have it working, or is this an unimplemented feature? Thanks, Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 transverter offset
Not yet implemented. -Bruce, N1RX Let's try this post again, looks like the text was truncated... Can't seem to get the XVn OFS function to work...anyone else out there have it working, or is this an unimplemented feature? Thanks, Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power cal
Not enough info. Are you running an audio based mode? i.e. JT65? If so, then it is very likely that you are not setting the audio levels properly to drive the K3(s). If the audio level is not set properly, the K3 will try to increase system gain to reach the desired output, resulting in the symptom you report. Bruce, N1RX I have 2 K3's and both have this same problem . In transverter mode the drive for a downeast 2 meter transverter That I use for EME, The power comes up slow. I also have a HomeBrew 630 meter transverter the same problem. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OCFs
Did this get through? I can't see a copy on the reflector delivered here... - Original Message - From: Dave dave at g0dja.co.uk Sorry, it looks like, in transfering the files from one program on one PC via another on another PC, the files got corrupted. Hopefully the ones attached to this message will work... No, it didn't get through. probably because this list does not support attached files... Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR
Many people seem to be either forgetting, or missing the point of Leif's article (referenced below). The entire thrust was in the context of using an HF transceiver as an IF rig with VHF/UHF/SHF transverters. Band noise on those higher freqs is low enough that transmitted phase noise can be an issue. This is especially true when running high power. His summation was that the Flex-1500 is marketed as being perfect for driving microwave transverters. His article outlines why this may not be true. The FLEX SDR radios are not as objectionable on the HF bands, where atmospheric and other noise dominates. Bruce, N1RX Based upon the published test results I've seen, if everyone used FLEX SDR rigs nobody would enjoy SDR rigs ... or any other rigs for that matter. Check out http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus313.pdf for the details. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Progress on K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR/band change (+ improved
Great news, Wayne. My thanks to you, and the entire Elecraft extended family for your continued excellent customer service. Your team continues to set the standard by which other suppliers are measured. 73 es HNY, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR
For those, the noise from a Flex at 100w, at -77 dBc (which is -27 dBm), can be quite substantial. Recall that S9 is approx -72 dBm. A Flex is transmitting wideband S9+45 noise. OK, I'm not a Flex user. But, I don't agree with your math. I am not trying to defend the transmitted phase noise performance of the Flex products, but... Your math is flawed. Assume 100w transmitter is delivering +50 dBm to an antenna. (100W is 50 dB greater than 1 milliwatt) Also assume you are at a receiving station, and hearing this station at S9+30 dB, on a receiver calibrated to 6dB/S unit, S9=50uV at 50 Ohms, or -73dBm for S9. Your receiving the fundamental signal at -43dBm (S9+30dB). With the transmitted phase noise 77dBbelow the carrier, it would be received at -120dBm, or about S2. Granted, it would be 10 dB stronger (abt S3.5), if you were receiving the fundamental transmission at S9+40dB, etc. But... the Flex is not transmitting wideband S9+45 noise. Let's not blow this out of proportion. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
