Re: [Elecraft] Morse Code to send on PSK32

2013-07-28 Thread Julian, G4ILO
It would be great if PSK63 could be supported. Like 75 baud RTTY, it's popular in contests. Julian, G4ILO WB0OEW wrote Yes, and you can send RTTY that way also. No other digital modes are supported but more could be added to the firmware if there is room and interest. - Julian

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 keying using CWtype on USB

2013-04-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
://myworld.ebay.ca/phutping/?_trksid=p4340.l2559gt; This is a UK seller who provided the cable in 5 days UK to Canada. and it works. Finally I don't have to use the KX3 utility to key the rig via USB. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222 KX3 #110 * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm

Re: [Elecraft] FW: RTTY and PSK31 Decode Using K3 Utility Terminal

2013-04-11 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Have you tried using KComm? It uses the same built-in capability of the K3 (and KX3) to send and decode RTTY and PSK31 (and CW). Julian, G4ILO Mike Flowers wrote Hi Gang, Has anyone been successful getting solid copy in RTTY or PSK31 using the Terminal feature of the K3 Utility

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

2013-04-05 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. Julian, G4ILO Don Wilhelm-4 wrote Since this is just another digital mode, why would you not set the K3 ALC indication as specified for other digital modes. 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering. If you do not do it that way, the K3 will power hunt and you will not have

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft USB interface

2013-02-11 Thread Julian, G4ILO
the data presented in the VFO B window.. and with a much larger character count. Also, there is an input text window, plus 16 message memories.. which can work quite nicely for a contest situation. You still have to do logging and keep track of serial numbers. - Julian, G4ILO. K2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware 4.58 - Problem using K144XV

2012-11-19 Thread Julian, G4ILO
didn't get it. I'm surprised that a firmware version with a known bug is still on the FTP site. Matt Zilmer wrote See Wayne's earlier email. This update fixes the 180 MHz problem with the 144 Mhz transverter as well. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware 4.58 - Problem using K144XV

2012-11-18 Thread Julian, G4ILO
The latest beta firmware appears to be dated 8 November and this issue was raised later than that. So I guess not. John Lemay wrote Is this fixed now ? Thanks - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

2012-11-09 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. Is there something better suited to casual CW QSO's? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-Decoding-Your

[Elecraft] K3/KX3 data sub-modes

2012-10-31 Thread Julian, G4ILO
On the K3 and KX3, is it possible to set/get the sub-mode of PSK D (45 or 75 baud.)? Is it likely in the future that the K3 and KX3 will support a 63 baud variant of PSK D? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html

Re: [Elecraft] Repair facility in UK?

2012-09-16 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Waters and Stanton is building Elecraft products in the UK and is offering a full warranty on them. So they presumably have repair facilities. What you really need is a British W3FPR! Julian, G4ILO - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http

Re: [Elecraft] KCOMM error List index

2012-08-19 Thread Julian, G4ILO
It might be worth taking a look at the macros that generate the error. Julian, G4ILO Bruce Wade wrote Just move to another XP machine. The K3 and old computer worked great. On some macros I get List Index(3) out of bounds risk data corruption. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? Bruce

[Elecraft] K2 Key Out?

2011-07-21 Thread Julian, G4ILO
noise cancelling box, to avoid having to use the RF sensing.) Is there a solution? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time

2011-06-02 Thread Julian, G4ILO
reference for use with the K3XREF. But I hope they make it so it works with something we can use over here. WWV is not a good enough signal to be reliable. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 LO injection

2011-06-02 Thread Julian, G4ILO
there was no modulation. :( I run my K3 in SSB with the filter centered on 1.4kHz and it sounds great to me. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] K2's Future

2011-06-01 Thread Julian, G4ILO
by the availability of a digital modes interface along the lines of the one designed and made available several years ago as a limited edition kit by Pauli EA3BLQ (SK)? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Info Sign-up Form

2011-05-26 Thread Julian, G4ILO
No, still the same message. :( Julian, G4ILO (About to hit the road) On 26 May 2011 06:38, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Odd - I'm seeing a lot of entries come in fine. The host resolution is part of the anti-spammer protection. Give it another try. 73

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: How much space inside?

2011-05-25 Thread Julian, G4ILO
) in the KX3. It would be in the ~5W range, and would substitute for the optional ATU. If you needed both the transverter and an ATU, you'd need to use an external ATU such as the Elecraft T1, which can be band-switched and remotely tuned directly from the KX3. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Info Sign-up Form

2011-05-25 Thread Julian, G4ILO
tomorrow, along with a link from our main page to this form. 73, Eric WA6HHQ www.elecraft.com - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: How much space inside?

2011-05-24 Thread Julian, G4ILO
there are people who would buy one for that reason alone, if it were possible. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Pedestrian Mobile

2011-05-23 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: Remember those watch bands from the 70's? We built up a scale model in the shop and it fits perfectly on one's forearm. paul At last, I get to be Dick Tracy! - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-22 Thread Julian, G4ILO
decision. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Something-really-new-at-Dayton-from-Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-19 Thread Julian, G4ILO
guessed it would come from Elecraft. I bet these are going to be backordered for months. At least. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] Is the K2 cable to the computer the same as one for the K3?

2011-05-17 Thread Julian, G4ILO
a real serial cable into it. Therefore it would be best to buy a separate proper cable for use with the K3 and only the K3 rather than modify your K2 cable and then risk damaging your K2. Julian, G4ILO Philip L. Graitcer-2 wrote: I am using a built according to the manual K2 cable between my K3

Re: [Elecraft] XV144

2011-05-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
underneath/overtop of the station you want to work.. There is a trade off when you step away from transverters. Roger K8RS - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune

Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2011-05-11 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Jim Wiley-2 wrote: The FCC has the power to force your neighbor to stop using the interfering device. Bet that improves neighbourly relations no end. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Output for Input schedule?

2011-05-11 Thread Julian, G4ILO
get virtually full output. So I think the OP actually asked a very reasonable question. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Output for Input schedule?

2011-05-11 Thread Julian, G4ILO
.  It it isn't then it's non-linear.  The practical question is how much non-linearity is acceptable. --- On Wed, 5/11/11, Julian, G4ILO lt;julian.g4...@gmail.comgt; wrote: If it does that then it will be the first linear amplifier I have ever seen that actually keeps that relationship across the whole

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-28 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. You'd need a PIC thingy to do the keying too, though. QRSS isn't only done using on/off keying, it can be done using 5Hz shift FSK. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3STFNR

2011-04-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
synthesizer boards in my K3. I've checked the archives with mixed results as to the efficacy of this mod. Any opinions out there? Thank you. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Control Cable Question

2011-04-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
it isn't free. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Control-Cable-Question-tp6310306p6311357.html

[Elecraft] K3EXREF Questions

2011-04-16 Thread Julian, G4ILO
on? To maximize life of the rubidium lamp in the frequency standard I wouldn't want to leave it on all the time and for a lot of amateur operation the frequency accuracy it provides isn't needed anyway. Julian, G4ILO - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: PLL Reference Lock Option for the K144XV 2-Meter Module

2011-04-14 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Do you have an anticipated price for the EX REF module? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 power supply

2011-04-12 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. It is a transformer based supply and has a variable voltage control with a detent at 13.8V so you can set the voltage to a higher level for better TX performance. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF and Trimble Thunderbolts

2011-04-06 Thread Julian, G4ILO
the frequency is selected - the rest is done in the computer application software. 73, Don W3FPR - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF and Trimble Thunderbolts

2011-04-05 Thread Julian, G4ILO
What are the advantages / disadvantages of this type of frequency standard over the Efratom LPRO-101 which is a rubidium standard? Julian, G4ILO - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF and Trimble Thunderbolts

2011-04-05 Thread Julian, G4ILO
is being controlled using discrete steps. Has anyone tested the effect of these small stepwise adjustments of frequency on the WSPR mode, in which the data is transmitted using a frequency shift of about 1.5Hz? Julian, G4ILO Rich Heineck wrote: The K3EXREF uses the 10 MHz standard as it's time base

Re: [Elecraft] Buy K3 in Europe

2011-04-04 Thread Julian, G4ILO
http://www.qrpproject.de/UK/elecraft_k3.html or direct from Elecraft. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Frequency display

2011-03-28 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Frequency-display-tp6212996p6214321.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Forums?

2011-03-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
can participate in the reflector in a forum-like way using Nabble (there is a link to it on the same Elecraft page that links to the reflector.) That is how most of us who would have preferred a forum now use it. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson PowerPoles

2011-03-26 Thread Julian, G4ILO
not the radio, but with other connector types that would not be possible. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Powerpoll connector

2011-03-25 Thread Julian, G4ILO
to solder the connectors I'm not going to disagree with them. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 mode

2011-03-13 Thread Julian, G4ILO
For HF use I would recommend the JT65-HF program by Joe Large over the WSJT by K1JT. Same mode, different and much easier user interface. http://jt65-hf.sourceforge.net/ - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 mode

2011-03-13 Thread Julian, G4ILO
a second. The Windows built-in time sync usually isn't good enough. The best software to use for this is NTP for Windows which you can get here: http://www.meinberg.de/english/sw/ntp.htm . - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com

Re: [Elecraft] CW to DATA question

2011-03-09 Thread Julian, G4ILO
one or the other or whether either of them work. The Programmers Ref will probably have the answer to that. Happy coding. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View

Re: [Elecraft] Multiple Ghost Image CW Decodes While Using CW Skimmer a K3

2011-02-28 Thread Julian, G4ILO
what it is.) - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Multiple-Ghost-Image-CW-Decodes-While-Using-CW

Re: [Elecraft] K-3: USB SignaLink for better RTTY decoding?

2011-02-24 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. KComm supports it. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K-3-USB-SignaLink-for-better-RTTY-decoding

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and FLdigi

2011-02-22 Thread Julian, G4ILO
don't. It's a mystery. Julian, G4ILO Bob-19 wrote: I've recently setup my K2 for digital modes using HRD and DM780. After some fiddling with audio levels, HRD/DM780 seems to work reliably with my K2. It was subsequently suggested that I try the FLdigi set of software (FLdigi, FLrig, FLmsg

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] N3FJP and K3 control issue

2011-02-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
command that just says change frequency. If the K3 would do what the computer tells it and only what the computer tells it then it would fix an annoying problem with several programs besides N3FJP. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http

Re: [Elecraft] UK Import Duty attracted by factory built K3.

2011-02-10 Thread Julian, G4ILO
You can also buy from QRP Project in Germany if you want to avoid the high shipping costs from the USA. I think German VAT is now cheaper than ours. The built K3s are I think professionally assembled in Germany from kits. It's a bit hard to find pricing on that website, though. - Julian

Re: [Elecraft] K2: active cooling for data modes?

2011-02-03 Thread Julian, G4ILO
to it internally. I do run my K2 at 10W in digital modes but only for APRS packet where the transmissions a maximum of a few seconds. Julian, G4ILO Owen B. Mehegan wrote: At the moment I mostly use my K2 (no KPA100) for data modes - PSK31 and Olivia. I've read that it's recommended you keep

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Observations Digital Modes and SSB

2011-02-02 Thread Julian, G4ILO
I meant ... if you had a KPA*500* you could drive it to 100W output and ... - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Observations Digital Modes and SSB

2011-02-02 Thread Julian, G4ILO
legal limit, but I have worked several RTTY stations in a contest using only 100 watts. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboard CW with HRD and DM780

2011-02-02 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Have you tried using the K3 Utility (or KComm)? If you can send CW with either of those it will show that the problem must be an HRD issue and not a fault with the settings of the K3. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-29 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Personally I didn't find the built-in whip to be any use at all. But YMMV. Vic K2VCO wrote: You can use the built-in whip or you can connect an external noise antenna. Just don't make it resonant or put it too close to the transmitting antenna if you run high power! - Julian

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Slow power change

2011-01-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
in the power output using the PWR control will cause the slow recovery if done before or during a WSPR transmission. Is this normal? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html

Re: [Elecraft] just 500W ?

2011-01-25 Thread Julian, G4ILO
anymore,its too late,so design and build another amp for 1KW and I am sure you will sell way more than the actual 500W unit.   - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - just 500 watts?

2011-01-25 Thread Julian, G4ILO
, and unnecessary verbiage (like /QRP, for example). - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-just-500-watts

Re: [Elecraft] k3 cw decoder and external keyer. does it work?

2011-01-21 Thread Julian, G4ILO
! Something wrong? thanks luca 73 de iz0fyl - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-cw-decoder

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bandwidth in data mode

2011-01-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
, it's will only open to 200 hz and it's too narrow to tune around the band looking for rtty signals. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software for RTTY

2011-01-05 Thread Julian, G4ILO
convenient. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Software-for-RTTY-tp5892932p5893381.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] WSPR with K3

2011-01-05 Thread Julian, G4ILO
that is at fault. Which, while not being the helpful response you might expect from the developer of a component if you had paid good money for it, is nevertheless true. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune

Re: [Elecraft] Time to Move the Reflector was: Re: Nabble

2011-01-03 Thread Julian, G4ILO
It looks like Leigh WA5ZNU is on the case... - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Nabble

[Elecraft] Nabble

2011-01-02 Thread Julian, G4ILO
are showing around 30. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Nabble-tp5879478p5879478.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Nabble

2011-01-02 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Julian, G4ILO wrote: As of this moment, Nabble is showing just one post for Jan 1, yet the qth.net archives for January 2011 are showing around 30. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] TCXO - 0.5PPM

2010-12-29 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Rather than try to listen for zero beat I offset the dial reading by 1kHz and use a computer sound card program to measure the frequency of the audio tone. Fldigi is a good program to use for this. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?

2010-12-28 Thread Julian, G4ILO
the IF output I probably assumed it was on the KXV3. Pity I don't have the required value of 1/8W resistor handy or I could have done the mod at the same time as I added the jack for powering the KXV144. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?

2010-12-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
modification.) Julian, G4ILO Dick Dievendorff wrote: The P3 does not require the KXV3A, the original KXV3 works fine. The main addition for the A has to do with a new TMP connector for the K144XV. Dick, K6KR On Dec 27, 2010, at 0:43, cx...@4email.net wrote: Does Elecraft keep

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic beacon scanner program for K3?

2010-12-13 Thread Julian, G4ILO
the results to a web page, of course. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Automatic-beacon-scanner-program

Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2010-11-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
to enforce compliance is impossible because of high legal fees. The RSGB wanted to mount a legal challenge to Ofcom's failure to act on the problem of PLT devices and was informed it would cost £200,000 just to get started, about 10 times the amount they'd managed to raise by appeal. - Julian

Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2010-11-26 Thread Julian, G4ILO
and IMD performance is unimportant, the alternative is QRT. Which would you choose? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2010-11-25 Thread Julian, G4ILO
in dread of the day when a neighbour installs solar panels. From the same mag one ham experienced S9+ interference from a neighbouring estate and after a year's investigation Ofcom informed him there was nothing they could do about it. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http

Re: [Elecraft] Does knowing the DXpedition has K3's change your

2010-11-24 Thread Julian, G4ILO
was on so he could call on exactly the same QRG. I didn't think he meant internet spotting at all. Strange how two people can read one post and get completely different ideas of what he was saying ... :) - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX spurs

2010-11-23 Thread Julian, G4ILO
vibrations inside the K3 case. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RX-spurs-tp5766108p5766251.html

Re: [Elecraft] FTDX5000 Design Flaw

2010-11-21 Thread Julian, G4ILO
and feature-lacking but interesting ADAT ADT-200A. Could the K3 do that? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB port

2010-11-19 Thread Julian, G4ILO
items that support it So it must be cheep. I figure it is a lack of will on Elecraft's part. As to the negative comments...Can't and won't never did anything. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB port - and SteppIR antennas

2010-11-19 Thread Julian, G4ILO
to whatever-it-is adapter cables to use with our K3s. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-USB-port

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

2010-11-17 Thread Julian, G4ILO
in the documentation that describes what this connector is for. Have I overlooked it? Can someone please tell me what that connector is for? Factory test purposes. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware

2010-11-12 Thread Julian, G4ILO
is it's a product of the fact that a lot of things in the K3 are controlled by software, which does not want to make sudden changes to things that would normally be expected to remain constant. It's just one of the quirks of the K3 that you get used to. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222

Re: [Elecraft] K3: glitch canceling CW using 'KY @'

2010-11-06 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. Julian, G4ILO - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-glitch-canceling-CW-using-KY-tp5710873p5711661

Re: [Elecraft] K3 test mode

2010-10-20 Thread Julian, G4ILO
accidentally tuning or transmitting with no load. A variable length hold setting would be nice but not sure how high on the list I'd place it. For that situation a better solution might be a configuration option to disable switching to Antenna 2. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC THR doesn't go low enough

2010-10-08 Thread Julian, G4ILO
different settings using my XG1 to generate 50uV and 1uV signals and observed the audio output on a scope, then it became clear what was happening and how the adjustments affected things. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Speaker output amp kaput

2010-10-07 Thread Julian, G4ILO
the front panel socket when I want to use headphones. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Speaker

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY operation with Terminal in Utility

2010-09-24 Thread Julian, G4ILO
that supports the DB command on the website for someone who asked, but it is only available as a zip file that you must install yourself: http://www.g4ilo.com/files/kcomm.zip . - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] FSK power

2010-09-24 Thread Julian, G4ILO
I normally run 50W in CW or any digi mode, because I feel more comfortable running well within the ratings, but I will always crank it up to 100W when needed. In a contest, you're listening half the time anyway, so 50% duty cycle and the K3 will take it even at 100W output. - Julian, G4ILO

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY

2010-09-12 Thread Julian, G4ILO
the firmware couldn't select the polarity automatically to match that used by the decoder? Julian, G4ILO - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] NCDXF/IARU Beacons

2010-09-08 Thread Julian, G4ILO
list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/NCDXF-IARU-Beacons

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Wiki Site

2010-08-22 Thread Julian, G4ILO
on here regularly but hasn't posted since May 18. Possibly Don sold his K3 and was no longer interested, but it's a shame that it was pulled without giving anyone any notice as even if Thom no longer wished to host it, someone else may have volunteered to take it on. Julian, G4ILO - Julian

Re: [Elecraft] Handle replacement on K3

2010-08-22 Thread Julian, G4ILO
this I've only used the handle maybe twice) is there a permanent fix, such as a locking nut? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Power supply

2010-08-11 Thread Julian, G4ILO
?) Even if the output were still 100W I'd still find it an attractive option, just for the better linearity. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] MMTTY

2010-08-09 Thread Julian, G4ILO
, which frees up the on board sound card for digital radio use. Despite comments in various places to the contrary, I've always found the built-in audio chips to work pretty well for digital modes. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http

[Elecraft] Blank P3 Cases

2010-07-14 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Is there any likelihood of blank P3 cases being made available in the future (as with the EC1, EC2) for people who would like to build their own matching accessories? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and USB Audio Codec

2010-07-11 Thread Julian, G4ILO
that USB sound cards do deliver a poor quality signal. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-USB

Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here

2010-07-03 Thread Julian, G4ILO
the new Kenwood is that it doesn't have an IF out. I think they shot themselves in the foot on that one. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and USB to Serial for Radio Control

2010-06-29 Thread Julian, G4ILO
and the K2. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-and-USB-to-Serial-for-Radio-Control

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 4.03: CW+ mode (Ultra-fast break-in; VOX-CW up to 100 WPM)

2010-06-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. Might just be a case of the wrong FSK polarity setting in the CONFIG menu? Never having used FSK before, I didn't even know there was such a setting. I just used DATA MD to set RTTY 75 as directed. I'll have a look and see if it makes a difference. Thanks. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222

Re: [Elecraft] Running the K3/10 at higher power

2010-06-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
(maybe 240w) but that will net more than 12w would (180w). The transmit IMD will get worse very quickly as you exceed 12W. You will then be amplifying all these IMD products. It depends whether you want to sound like a US station or someone from eastern Europe! - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW Decoder, Not very good

2010-06-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
sending. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-CW-Decoder-Not-very-good-tp5180238p5180926.html

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 4.03: CW+ mode (Ultra-fast break-in; VOX-CW up to 100 WPM)

2010-06-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
KK7P wrote: Might just be a case of the wrong FSK polarity setting in the CONFIG menu? Yep, that seems to be the answer. CONFIG FSK POL has to be 1. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 4.03: CW+ mode (Ultra-fast break-in; VOX-CW up to 100 WPM)

2010-06-14 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware-Rev-3-57-Synchronous-AM-Detection-AM-S-misc

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