Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Computers In The Shack

2015-03-11 Thread david Moes
to available club radios with N1MM and network running. soon to add one for linking a repeater. probably an old dell running linux. David Moes VE3DVY, VE3SD On 3/11/2015 14:12, Edward R Cole wrote: Hmm, another survey? I have had up to four computers in the shack, but run two (mainly). I Dell

Re: [Elecraft] K3 voltage indicator

2015-03-08 Thread david Moes
13.8 RX 12.2 TX voltage at distribution box drops to 13.3 on TX key down CW with 2 ft 10awg PSU to dc distribution box with fuses. 3ft 12AWG to K3still well within specs and definitly still better IMD that any other rig I have in the shack I am sure. so no worries here. David Moes

Re: [Elecraft] Virtual com port problem with k3, nap3, and HRD

2015-02-19 Thread david Moes
however because of some license issue with Microsoft if you have 64 bit OS you have to pay for it. for 32 bit OS it is free. http://www.eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE.html David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 2/18/2015 14:33, Shel Sherman wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Panadapter

2015-01-26 Thread david Moes
can go on and on.For me I feel it was money well spent. I certainly get more use out of it than I had hoped for. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 1/26/2015 22:57, Mark Tellez wrote: Hello all, I would like to know what people think

Re: [Elecraft] DATA A mode and WSJT-X

2015-01-24 Thread david Moes
/eFN20vG.jpg Flatten off http://i.imgur.com/cpQoPEX.jpg David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 1/23/2015 23:51, Edouard Lafargue wrote: I tried JT65 for the first time today (there is a first for everything, right?), and to my surprise, I

Re: [Elecraft] Lost in K3 and MMTTY and N1MM setup

2015-01-02 Thread david Moes
Thanks Rich your advice was perfect also found the link I was looking for http://www.n3me.net/pdf%20files/N1MM%20-%20Elecraft%20K3%20Setup%20Notes.pdf David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 1/1/2015 22:02, Richard Ferch wrote: Re mode

[Elecraft] Lost in MMTTY and N1MM setup

2015-01-01 Thread david Moes
Someone posted some links to setting up MMTTY or MMvari for rtty and I lost them. I am struggling with a few problems. I am using MMTTY with AFSK within N1MM I will build an adapter for FSK I am hunting some parts now, but for now I will use AFSK and hope to for the RTTY roundup

[Elecraft] Lost in K3 and MMTTY and N1MM setup

2015-01-01 Thread david Moes
I set everything someting I dont want to have to do every time I start N1MM Any advice or If anyone has those Links I would appreciate it. -- David Moes VE3DVY, VE3SD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] K3 13.8 VDC power

2014-12-23 Thread david Moes
were the actual high, nominal, and low voltages. just a guess would be the rigs spec High, 13.8, and spec minimum. Also I wonder if I could get the authors permission to use this in a presentation at a club meeting. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 12/23/2014 02:24, Jim Brown

Re: [Elecraft] K3 13.8 VDC power

2014-12-22 Thread david Moes
12 volts (transmit) really an issue? David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 12/22/2014 11:31, Jim Brown wrote: On Mon,12/22/2014 7:05 AM, Greg Troxel wrote: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com writes: I run a contesting station with two

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product

2014-12-05 Thread david Moes
but not essential list but for SP in a contest or hunting DX it has been a wonderfull tool and therefore has now been upgraded to an essential piece of my station. Any improvement would be icing on a superb cake, and I love icing! David Moes VE3SD On 12/5/2014 08:45, ANDY NEHAN wrote

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

2014-11-28 Thread david Moes
I recieved a new la Crosse clock about two months ago In the instructions it stated that it would only sync a a specific time at night.And now I know why. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 11/28/2014 18:40, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Heil mic/headset for use with K3/KX3?

2014-11-28 Thread david Moes
for comfort. David Moes VE3SD On 11/28/2014 17:28, Jim Lowman wrote: What are some of you using? 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] PC Internal Sound Card

2014-11-28 Thread david Moes
There are many internal cards The creative sound blaster Audigy FX PCIe will do 24 bit / 196 stereo so that will be fine for LP-Pan it can be had for under $40.I have the PCI version. seems quite both in and out. works well for digital including JT65 David Moes President

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FLDIGI Question

2014-11-24 Thread david Moes
. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 11/24/2014 11:31, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: On 2014-11-24 11:14 AM, Bob NW8L wrote: Fldigi has a TX level *attenuator* control on the status bar (to the left of the AFC button) that can be used to trim the TX

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FLDIGI Question

2014-11-23 Thread david Moes
and converter is medium interpolation. and corrections all 0 and third tab right channel all buttons are clear unchecked. David Moes VE3DVY, VE3SD On 11/22/2014 17:15, James Bennett wrote: I’ve been using cocoaModem on my iMac for PSK31 QSO’s. Also, I use WSJT-X for JT65 and JT9. Recently

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FLDIGI Question

2014-11-23 Thread david Moes
with other programs although I cant remember if that setting is linked to the windows levels or not I don't believe that WSJT-X has this though. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 11/23/2014 18:06, James Bennett wrote: John - thanks

Re: [Elecraft] ESSB

2014-11-18 Thread david Moes
the advantage. David Moes VE3SD On 11/17/2014 13:22, David Ahrendts wrote: Experimented yesterday for a few minutes with ESSB (carefully avoiding weekend contesters), and it raised a fundamental question: As bandwidth is broadened, is effective radiated power diluted? In other words, will 500 watts

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW conector Problem

2014-11-18 Thread david Moes
.with a flashlight and very fine long needle nose pliers I was able to grab it and pull it out. no damage done. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 11/17/2014 16:56, Oli, DL1OLI wrote: Hello, a friend of mine, also a Ham, bought his new K3 some

Re: [Elecraft] K3 cw settings

2014-10-31 Thread david Moes
the others calling I will go right down to as low as 100 hz even 50hz the K3 will go that narrow without too much ringing something I have not been able to do with other radios. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 10/31/2014 02:02, K6ST

[Elecraft] no audio on one channel

2014-10-28 Thread david Moes
of one channel with perhaps a speaker with a mono plug? and if so is it something I can fix or do I have to send it in. (I'm good with a soldering iron) David Moes VE3DVY, VE3SD On 10/26/2014 06:14, Stewart wrote: Very sad news, a real loss to Amateur Radio. Operating in CQWW I am

Re: [Elecraft] no audio on one channel

2014-10-28 Thread david Moes
Thanks Lyle that was it. I feel a whole lot better now. Thats why I like this list so much To bad I put up with it for the CQWWSSB I do prefer the AFX with that weird sort of aural effect seems to help me discern voices in a busy band David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur

Re: [Elecraft] Using tube transmitter with K3/KX3/K2 as receiver?

2014-10-23 Thread david Moes
power on AM and CW than the K3 and it warms the shack in the winter. Its not all DX and contests sometimes its fun to get out the old and tinker. next up is 1930 era two tube push pull UX-245 40m transmitter now were talking chirp!. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club

Re: [Elecraft] Using tube transmitter with K3/KX3/K2 as receiver?

2014-10-23 Thread david Moes
. David Moes VE3DVY, VE3SD On 10/23/2014 20:44, Don Wilhelm wrote: Re: Heath TX1 power -- The Heath TX1 used a pair of 6146 output tubes, those normally run 180 watts *input* power. Modern transceivers (K3 included) are rated fort power output. If one assumes a 67% efficiency (realistic

Re: [Elecraft] Coiled Coax Choke

2014-10-21 Thread david Moes
You say a 1:1 balun.What type is it and should it not be preventing common mode currents? If not Id consider one that will rather than adding a choke. I bought a commercial 1:1 Balun opened it up and found it to be just a length of RG8X looped once inside the casing with half a dozen

Re: [Elecraft] Coiled Coax Choke

2014-10-21 Thread david Moes
what ever it was in the balun I purchased and took apart so Im not sure. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 10/21/2014 09:49, Michael Walker wrote: David What mix of ferrites are you using? Mike va3mw On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 8:29 AM

Re: [Elecraft] setting up Fldigi

2014-10-21 Thread david Moes
FLdigi with logger32 and both communicate at the same time just fine even K3 utility will run with it and K3-EZ all concurrently.32 bit version is free 64 bit you have to pay for since they have to pay some licence fee to Microsoft for components used in the 64bit version. David Moes

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Foot swtches

2014-10-16 Thread david Moes
one. The other option I looked at were Tattoo foot switches. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 10/16/2014 14:18, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: QLF? 73, Guy On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 2:18 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: A J-38

Re: [Elecraft] Split N/A

2014-10-03 Thread david Moes
. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 10/3/2014 05:24, Ken Chandler wrote: I'll agree with that Ian, set it a 3KHz, then let the user define his own split offset once split is activated. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 3 Oct 2014, at 09

Re: [Elecraft] MMTTY DATA-A or FSK

2014-10-02 Thread david Moes
tempted to use Data-A and tuning with the mouse David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 10/2/2014 06:32, David Cole wrote: Why only tune the radio, and not use the Waterfall? __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] MMTTY DATA-A or FSK

2014-10-01 Thread david Moes
. -- David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] MMTTY DATA-A or FSK

2014-10-01 Thread david Moes
dont like tuning with the mouse. David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD On 10/1/2014 22:31, Don Wilhelm wrote: David, Actually, MMTTY and data sub-mode AFSK-A on the K3 will give you the best transmitter IMD. With MMTTY, you would tune

Re: [Elecraft] MMTTY DATA-A or FSK

2014-10-01 Thread david Moes
was happening so I wasn't doing the same thing to others. I didn't add the line feed Ill revisit that before next contest. All good advice Thanks David Moes President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY, VE3SD

[Elecraft] No thanks to SSTV on P3, let's get back on track.

2014-08-18 Thread david Moes
add me into the per mode group.and auto reference level would be cool -- David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-17 Thread david Moes
with MMSSTV's level of capability. adding more comprehensive RTTY/psk function or perhaps JT65/9 or even a simple logger so I don't need to drag the the PC when outside the shack would be nice.just pie in the sky thing there. -- David Moes VE3DVY

Re: [Elecraft] Another Elecraft Tale

2014-08-10 Thread david Moes
of a provincial park but have to lug the K3 I so wish I had something I could toss into the backpack or canoe. -- David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) ATU Beeps

2013-07-02 Thread david Moes
David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 7/2/2013 18:42, Joel Black wrote: Fred, Thanks for this, but I still cannot find what I'm looking for. Sometimes, when I hit ATU, I get a short beep. Sometimes it's a bit longer (at least 2x if not 3x longer). I cannot find anything on the length

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Guide to K3 and P3 by K2QY--RECAP

2013-06-28 Thread david Moes
. or whatever page it was on. My mistake and it seems you did it correct is I will need to do a presentation next year. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 6/28/2013 09:01, John Fritze wrote: I gave my presentation on the Friday prior to Field Day. I had a couple of questions

Re: [Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

2013-06-28 Thread david Moes
Jim: Wish I had read some of these articles you have many years ago would have saved a lot of hair on my head. Thanks! David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 6/27/2013 12:28, Jim Brown wrote: On 6/27/2013 8:33 AM, WM3M wrote: Could you please give me more info on the pin 1 RFI problem

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Connector

2013-06-26 Thread david Moes
10 Lbs? Ive used APP for years and I am quite satisfied the whole shack is done that way. however Ive never had one set strong enough that I think could dangle the weight of the K3 let alone a full 10lbswhat am I doing wrong? David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 6/24/2013 08:42, Don

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day guide to K3 and P3

2013-06-14 Thread david Moes
is the file available elsewhere? it seems and I have no idea why but I am no longer a member of the yahoogroup. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 6/14/2013 09:03, John Fritze wrote: As promised I have uploaded to the Yahoo group (Elecraft K3) the Field Day guide I made up for the K3

Re: [Elecraft] OT: APP strain relief

2013-05-02 Thread david Moes
For the fine wires, before crimping I slide a short length about half to 3/4 inch length of shrink tubing with a diameter just big enough to fit over the crimped end on each leadthen I slide another piece of shrink tubing over both wires about 2 inches long and slide it out of the way for

Re: [Elecraft] OT: APP strain relief

2013-05-02 Thread david Moes
that Mercedes Benz soldered plenty including pins for the connectors. I'm sure that is changed in the last 3 decades due to manufacturing cost. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 5/2/2013 21:42, EricJ wrote: {Directed at no one in particular. Don't take it personally, anyone} I think someone

Re: [Elecraft] Felt washer source?

2013-04-14 Thread david Moes
I needed one some time ago for a similar use to dampen a knob on another rig.I simply raided my XYLs sewing supplies found some felt and a pair of scissors it wasn't perfect but did the job just fine and since its hidden behind the knob who cares that I cant cut a perfect circle.

Re: [Elecraft] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-Aprilissue)

2013-04-06 Thread david Moes
most stuff in QEX but I keep reading anyway. In Canada we have less restrictions regarding the band plans and Digital Voice is allowed here as well. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 4/5/2013 1:17 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: I have thought about this also. Some data modes use carrier

Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

2013-04-04 Thread david Moes
is it will have many options that you may never use, but it will be there as your interests change. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 4/4/2013 11:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues

Re: [Elecraft] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-April issue)

2013-04-03 Thread david Moes
to decode well. nice and quite when you are receiving no hiss etc. definitely not for DX but fine for rag chew or a round table where all the signals are strong. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 4/2/2013 8:29 PM, Mike Heitmann wrote: Hi Eric, I've used it with my KX3 and used DATA A mode

Re: [Elecraft] Is ham radio a sport ??

2013-03-21 Thread david Moes
17m 12m and 30m are not used in contests David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 3/21/2013 11:18 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Isn't 17 meters left alone during contests? Also, if I remember, 30 meters is left out too. And, 30 meters is one of my favorite bands. 73, phil, K7PEH On Mar 21, 2013

Re: [Elecraft] computer - P3 - K3 communications blues

2013-03-16 Thread david Moes
to K3 is working. also shut down LPbridge and try using the port directly with only K3 utilities using that port. I am not totally familiar with LP bridge so I am not sure if there is extra configuration if using the P3. 73 David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY

Re: [Elecraft] computer - P3 - K3 communications blues

2013-03-16 Thread david Moes
terminal etc with the K3 Utilities. On 3/16/2013 08:49, Don Wilhelm wrote: The K3 and P3 Utility programs should not be run through LP Bridge. LP-Bridge does not transfer everything used by the Utilities. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/16/2013 8:38 AM, david Moes wrote: You should be able to run one

Re: [Elecraft] Echo when transmitting

2013-03-16 Thread david Moes
I had a similar problem some time ago.had me baffled for a while If your computer is connected to line in and out try disconnecting them. If the problem disappears then check that the sound card used for the K3 audio by opening recording devices, then select the device you are using

Re: [Elecraft] Wait For The K4 Direct RF Sampled SDR?

2013-03-14 Thread david Moes
Glad to hear it Wayne I cant say that there is much more I want in a radio that the K3 or the K line can't offer now. Mind you if there are some cool toys coming for the K3... well new toys are always fun! David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 3/13/2013 9:49 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote

Re: [Elecraft] OT: beware of strange replies to your ads

2013-03-11 Thread david Moes
. They replied thanking me stating that there was already an ongoing investigation in similar matters. after some of my own investigation turned out he was in Nigeria.never heard more after that. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 3/11/2013 9:46 PM, Chris Wagner wrote: Hello Seller

Re: [Elecraft] P3 burn-in concerns?

2013-03-11 Thread david Moes
screen over night it disapears and doesnt seem to come back for another several months so the burn in seems to not be permanent. on the P3 I doubt this will ever be an issue. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 3/11/2013 6:39 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: No. The only possible issue

Re: [Elecraft] Filter

2013-03-06 Thread david Moes
I currently have the 1.8 filter. and it works fine for me. however don't expect miracles I am not sure it its really all that needed. If you are in a location that you get a lot of very strong signals in a contest the filter will help more when adjacent strong signals start AGC acting

Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question

2013-03-01 Thread david Moes
worked the same band as him.This year there will be no FT101. I wish we could have all K3s David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 2/28/2013 10:46 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: I have a couple of hams living .7miles and 1.3 miles from me. On my P3 they both appear 6-8+ kc wide when viewed using

Re: [Elecraft] XLR microphone wiring, K3 rear panel

2013-03-01 Thread david Moes
73 David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 3/1/2013 5:16 PM, Benson Wills wrote: I'm hoping to get my mic wired for the contest tomorrow. I have an XLR mic (AKG D5) which has: Pin 1: ground Pin 2: hot Pin 3: return Just got back from RadioShack after waiting in line 15 minutes while the iPod

Re: [Elecraft] P3 New Features

2013-02-28 Thread david Moes
Thumb drives are definitely not created equal. other than download speeds there are other timing issues. the combination of the OS on a desktop or laptop computer and the firmware on the motherboard seems to deal with poor quality thumb drives. but just about any dedicated hardware that

Re: [Elecraft] using Virtual serial Port 64

2013-02-18 Thread david Moes
I gave Lp Bridge a try Got it to work fine but its not really what I am looking for. I want a totaly hands off option as was the VSPE application.It started at boot up and sat quietly in the systray.did not need K3 on to launch didn't have to think about order of launching and

Re: [Elecraft] using Virtual serial Port 64

2013-02-18 Thread david Moes
Spent the Big bucks and registered VSPE seems to be the best option I know it works __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] using Virtual serial Port 64

2013-02-17 Thread david Moes
so I have upgraded into the new age and purchased a fancy new new computer. with windows7 64 bit. everything works fine except for one minor problemI was using eterlogic VSPE so that I can share one port with a bunch of programs but because of a Microsoft money grab they don't

Re: [Elecraft] using Virtual serial Port 64

2013-02-17 Thread david Moes
that were mainly targeting the gamers with mega fast busses and designed around overclocking etc that didn't. no mucking around with USB to Serial Thanks Dave VE3DVY On 2/17/2013 1:06 PM, david Moes wrote: so I have upgraded into the new age and purchased a fancy new new computer

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Backpack Recommendations

2013-02-05 Thread david Moes
Have a look at Lowepro backpacks. They have a huge selection of padded backpacks for photo. I have a large one for all my camera gear it even has a slot for a laptop. its one of the larger padded backpacks with padded dividers. I can rearrange the padded dividers and fit key, headset,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: vs a Collins S-line RX

2013-02-03 Thread david Moes
I have a rig that has many similarities to the Collins KWM-2. The KW2000b made by KW Electronics in Great Britain is often compared to the Collins as it shares many similarities in design.It too has a mechanical filter and very similar audio amp. Is the best sounding SSB rig I have

Re: [Elecraft] P3

2013-01-17 Thread david Moes
On 1/17/2013 2:32 PM, W4SK wrote: But are they fun? Dare I askWill it Blend? http://www.willitblend.com/ok this should only be tested in a virtual test environment whit no real Elecraft products, that would be a crime. Ok seriously nowI am weighing my options for the next

Re: [Elecraft] YALB

2013-01-16 Thread David Moes
Hmm new projects needing a home. winkeyer lite a Raspberry pi for running digital modes, and another tied in doing the logging and perhaps some program to enable added function keys.add a pair of high quality super small speakers and an amp for audio.oh what else. You could

Re: [Elecraft] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder

2013-01-14 Thread david Moes
Just to take this one even further of topic Ive always been fascinated by strange sounds and signals on the HF bands in and out of the amateur bandsI wonder if there is a website that has audio samples with some sort of explanation of what they are.sometimes there are descriptions in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer Cable Connection Problem

2013-01-09 Thread david Moes
Check the continuity from the connector to the paddle tip to the dit contact on the paddle ring to the dash contact and the sleeve to ground. in your case I am suspicious that ground may not be made. On 1/8/2013 10:55 PM, Mark Kopec wrote: I have been unable to get my new BY-4 paddle

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote VFO tuning control

2013-01-06 Thread David Moes
try K6TD and K6TU this is now produced and marketed for Flex radio http://www.southgatearc.org/news/april2011/flexcontrol.htm On 1/6/2013 9:06 AM, Bill Clarke wrote: I did a search for the suggested callsign and the term K3 (as well as other terms) and found very little information. Seems

Re: [Elecraft] What CW Filters do others have

2013-01-06 Thread David Moes
just to add my two pennies, I am what I would call a casual CW contester. I got the 250Hz 8 polenow I often think that was not the best decidion and should have used the 400Hz filter in rare cases the 250hz pay off in tight situation. Most often the 400hz would have probably done

Re: [Elecraft] K3 suggestion

2013-01-05 Thread David Moes
Im just wonderingwhat would the advantage be to using ethernet over serial other than perhaps for remote operation. for me this would be an nice feature. I did here a comment today while scanning the bands a wish for an XYL roofing filter. (-: On 1/5/2013 1:38 PM, Dr. William J.

Re: [Elecraft] XMIT EQUALIZTION

2013-01-03 Thread david Moes
Two thoughts. First for PSK you should be using Data-A This bypasses RX and TX EQ, any compression settings and also disables the mic. On the EQ thing.You can set eq settings with a program called K3EZ I use it with different settings for rag-chew and net and another for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time

2012-12-28 Thread david Moes
The clock on my K3 loose time quite fast. at least a few seconds a day. On 12/28/2012 1:50 PM, Jon Stromsland wrote: This is a subject I have not seen before on the net. I have noticed that the clock on my K3 loses a few seconds every day. Is this normal and has anyone else noticed this?

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Firmware and K3

2012-12-26 Thread david Moes
You only hear of the failures here, thats what the forum is about. If you think of the thousands of K3 and the many upgrades that have been done on each the failures posted here are a small fraction of a percentage compared to the successfull upgrades. Those that have problems get it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and HRD

2012-12-23 Thread david Moes
Similar function with logger32 works fine on the K3.The mode will change according to mode definitions in the bands and modes table and sets mode when I click on a spot. HRD uses a similar setup. Is there possibly an error in the HRD band layout definitions as set in the band manager?

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 10 Watt DX

2012-12-17 Thread david Moes
I agree that the K3 is an amazing QRP rig. Ran the K3 at 5W on ssb sweepstakes with great results. Think I had a few non believers that I was really QRP. No regrets geting the KPA3 for full power but still enjoy QRP on a regular basis and for this the K3 rocks. I really enjoy the ability to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Abberation

2012-12-10 Thread david Moes
The other day as I went to sit down after a short break I too saw a flickering TX light and thought Oh Oh then while I settled in my chair my foot tapped the foot switch and it stopped. issue here with the foot switch. Since its keying CW do you have a straight key or bug installed? a

Re: [Elecraft] Speakers and other Bright Ideas… Maybe not so Bright...

2012-12-10 Thread david Moes
Interesting ideaI did that in a speaker mic that I used on an HT using a speaker element from a dead blackberry. it sounded much better than the original.My only worry is the original speaker used and its magnetic shielding may be important.If I replaced it would I be creating

Re: [Elecraft] Speakers and other Bright Ideas… Maybe not so Bright...

2012-12-10 Thread David Moes
This is true in many cases. however in many small devices like phones and such put decent modern drivers in that will sound pretty good without all the electronic wizardry that the device uses to make it even better my speaker mic was proof of that.Its amazing how the fine points of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rig control/CW serial interface

2012-12-02 Thread david Moes
I use serial cable only as well using RTS DTR for keying from N1mm and logger 32. originally I had some issues with some messed up keying using the USB- serial adapter. I discovered that the Mother board did have RS232 it just wasn't on the back of the computer. I just needed an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ Program

2012-11-23 Thread david Moes
Thankyou! I spent way to much time the other day searching my hard drives and sundry thumbdrivers for the installer and never found it. And now thanks to you I have it. Thanks! 73 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 neophyte needs help please!

2012-11-23 Thread david Moes
What do I do to enable fldigi to read the frequency from the K3? In FLDigi select Configure and choose rig control. Then select the Hamlib tabIn that window check the use Hamlib button, then in the rig menu box select the Elecraft K3 (beta). The Device should be the com port that

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 neophyte needs help please!

2012-11-21 Thread david Moes
Here is my limited input on digital and Digipan. and in my experience the K3 caters very well to this type of digital operation using AFSK. The best when compared to any other rig I have tried or owned. On 11/21/2012 1:50 PM, Larry Royster wrote: Hi from Julie KT4JR, writing from the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FREQ RIGFILE

2012-11-11 Thread david Moes
On 11/11/2012 11:09 AM, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote: Mike == Mike Greenway k...@bellsouth.net writes: Mike I quite often use a spot on my packet spots to just change Mike band/modes. Often there is nothing in the spot window to get Mike me to the band mode I desired so I was

Re: [Elecraft] hEADPHONE'S RECEIVE LEVEL?

2012-10-10 Thread david Moes
Hi Jim I dont believe that there is a menu item for separate level control for the headphones relative to the speaker volume. to adjust the transmit monitor level for sending either CW or phone hold in the power control knob for half a second and it will now adjust monitor level tap it

Re: [Elecraft] Capicator Size for filtering across battery power

2012-10-07 Thread David Moes
On 10/6/2012 5:15 PM, gold...@charter.net wrote: I believe that I have an RF problem with the power setup. I have put chokes in the power leads to the equipment but at certain times I can hear the ferrites buzzing with either the digital code being sent of matching my voice with SSB. That

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 and RTTY

2012-09-30 Thread david Moes
The temp starts at 35c and as I run it slowly creeps up to 55-57c and kicks out with the error message of Pwr In High. does it read 35 degrees C when the amp is cold? and is it that hot in your shack?if this is the reading from a cold start I am guessing the temp sensor is not

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] [P3] IF Out / IF In Cable

2012-09-17 Thread David Moes
Yes there is a difference. But according to Amphenol spec sheet, Two distinct types of 75 Ω BNC's are available, and both mate with each other and with 50 Ω BNC's. the difference is in the dielectric This I doubt will be an issue at IF frequency. This is also backed up in the highly reliable

Re: [Elecraft] QRP DXCC

2012-09-17 Thread David Moes
Congratulations good work. You definitely have more patience than me.I have tried to resist the temptation of cranking the power and usually fail. I find that after some time calling QRP my fingers find their way to the power knob and its back to full power. I will take your good

Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a Hotel

2012-09-14 Thread David Moes
How about remote I am going on a business trip in the near future for a solid week of boardom, so I plan to leave my K3 at home and run it remotely using a laptop and the internet provided in the hotel. Just not sure how to do that yet. On 9/13/2012 2:55 AM, John Lally wrote: Horrid

Re: [Elecraft] SSTV Reception on the K3

2012-09-09 Thread david Moes
H Mark I play a fair bit if SSTV both using analogue and digital. for analogue (Martin, Scottie etc. DM780 does just fine. I cant really advise on how to implement switching mode for DM780 but Data A would be the best choice. personally I am using MMSSTV and manually change rig

Re: [Elecraft] K3 headphone audio question

2012-09-02 Thread David Moes
Is your speaker CONFIG:SPKRS set to 1 or 2. try setting to 2. as noted in Freds book even with SPKRS set to 1 you will hear main and sub on left and right but wont give you both ears with just the main and wont allow AFX. On 9/2/2012 9:55 AM, Mike K2MK wrote: Hi Gordon, It should

Re: [Elecraft] setting bias on rp mic

2012-09-02 Thread David Moes
Hi Ok setting the Bias for the mic is easy Tap the menu button and rotate the VFO b until it displays mic select. rotate VFO A to select the mic you are setting either FP or RP pressing the 1 (also labeled A/B), the number is in red, button will toggle between High and Low (H)igh

[Elecraft] cant post to K3 Yahoo group error 999

2012-08-23 Thread david Moes
Anyone tried posting to the K3 yahoo group? it seems to be broken. it says I have a virus or ISP issues. so tried it on work computer with a different ISP and same issue. Please someone tell me its really not just me. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adapter

2012-08-23 Thread david Moes
This dongle looks identical to many being sold for less that $2.00 free shipping that advertize as 7.1 with only stereo connections.If anyone orders this Id be curious if its opened up as to what chip is really in it. On 8/23/2012 3:45 PM, Clint wrote: I found an adaptor based on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and EasyPal

2012-08-12 Thread David Moes
to recieveI the MD command defines upper or lower sidband . so I need two different sets of commands for 40m and down and 20 and up I wish there was a way to set the K3 back to SSB to what ever sideband it was in before. On 8/10/2012 8:57 PM, david Moes wrote: I have a question for any

[Elecraft] K3 and EasyPal

2012-08-10 Thread david Moes
I have a question for any EasyPal users out there I am using my K3 to send digital images with EasyPal with great success but Id like to simplify my world since many EasyPal users talk about the images being sent between pictures I find that I have to manually change between DIGI-A and SSB

Re: [Elecraft] OT: PLT latest

2012-07-31 Thread david Moes
Power Line TelecommunicationsPLT isnt an exclusive term to the RSGB ARRL often refers to as PLT/BPL (broadband over Power Line in many articles and communications to the FCC.FCC tightend the rules in US but it is still a potential problem here and around the world. On 7/31/2012

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW text decoder

2012-07-23 Thread david Moes
also become a bad habit. David Moes VE3DVY On Monday 23/07/2012 at 9:43 am, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: In the later years, since the no-code decision in USA licensing particularly, I have noted an increase of contest QSO's where the other end obviously copies 25 WPM somehow and only sends 8

Re: [Elecraft] Echo in monitor audio

2012-07-22 Thread david Moes
Not sure what you are using but I can tell you that this is normal on the K3since you are monitoring the output from the DSP that applies EQ compression etc you are hearing the monitor with a slight delay that is a perceived echo the advantage here is that you are hearing what is

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