Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch
Hi Doug, I am currently using two of the following switches and they work perfectly.They switch 1/8" stereo plugs so if you are currently using 1/4" plugs you would need reducers. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTKFKMG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8=1 I use my K3 for local operation and with an RRC device for remote operation. I use one switch for my headphones and another for my microphone. I would have a third switch for my paddle, however, I had previously made a toggle switch box for that purpose. 73, Mike K2MK Doug Hensley wrote > I have two radios and one cw paddle. I'm looking for a small inline A/B > switch as would be used on stereo headphone sets to switch between > sources. The whole thing would be a "Y" cable with two 1/8" male stereo > plugs on one end and a single female jack on the other. Switching would > choose which male plug is active. Yes I can build one but before I > reinvent the wheel, I thought someone might have a source. > > I'm tired of plugging and unplugging and I don't want or have the extra > space for another paddle. > > Has anyone found such a switch? > > Reply by private email please as this is off topic. > > Thanks, > > Doug W5JV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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] Selectivity
Hi Roger, Take a look at your RX equalizer settings. If I remember correctly the DSP will not apply positive DB equalizer settings at a bandwidth setting of 100Hz or 50Hz. So if for example your pitch is set to 600Hz and you have a 6db boost dialed in on your equalizer at 600Hz then when you narrow your bandwidth you will experience a drop in audio level of 6db. Again, if I remember correctly, the solution is to only apply negative db settings for your CW RX equalizer. So you might drop all frequencies except 600Hz by 6db. Then when you narrow your bandwidth you won't experience an audio level drop. 73, Mike K2MK Roger D Johnson wrote > I noticed that during the contest, that if I selected 50 or 100 Hz > selectivity, > the audio would drop way down. It didn't used to be this way. I tried > reloading > an earlier version of the software but couldn't figure out how to do it. > > Hope this comes through, finally! > > > 73, Roger -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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] K3 users with SteppIR interface
Hi Larry, Don't worry, you're not breaking any new ground. You will need a few items. You'll need a Y cable and an S-13 cable from SteppIR or you can make your own. You may also need a 9 pin extension cable depending on how close together all of your components reside. The SteppIR controller must have the transceiver option. Choose Kenwood in the menu setting. You also have to make a configuration change on your K3. CONFIG:AUTOINF to AUTO 1 If you are a member of the SteppIR Yahoo group you can find PDFs for these cables in the Files section. The Y cable PDF does a good job of illustrating how to use it. If you are not a member it would probably be a good idea to join. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SteppIR/info You can also e-mail me directly and I can send you the PDFs. k2mk dot mike at gmail dot com 73, Mike K2MK The Wizard wrote > Ok, guys, I will be getting a new 3 element SteppIR soon. I have a K3 and > a P3. I want to use the SteppIR interface to have the antenna track > frequencies as I turn the dial. I used to do this on my old Pro 3 with the > SteppIR I had about 4 years ago. As I understand it, you connect the > SteppIR interface cable to the 9 pin port on the back of the K3. Problem > is that I use Ham Radio Delux and there is already a cable from the > computer to the K3 using that port. I would like to continue to use HRD > but would also like to use the SteppIR interface. Am I between a rock and > a hard place? Any help, anyone already solved this problem? > > 73 OZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-users-with-SteppIR-interface-tp7631102p7631116.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Feature request
Hi Dave, Yes this is the place and that's a great idea. It's called ballistic tuning. I think it ultimately became the feature that makes the RIT dial a rapid tuning dial. Check out the 2009 e-mail from Wayne that I pasted below. Maybe Wayne will update his earlier comment. 73, Mike K2MK On May 26, 2009 Wayne wrote: -This is referred to as "ballistic" tuning. We experimented with it but -rejected it when we did the K2 design. I haven't tried it on the K3 -yet, but I've added it to my list. - -73, -Wayne -N6KR Dave Kelley wrote > Greetings! > > I hope this is the place to suggest new features. > > I’d love to see a variable ‘course’ tuning of the VFO based on the speed > it is tuned. For example, if I’m in the CW band and want to move to SSB > I’d like to simply tune quicker than usual and have the VFO switch to > course tuning until I slow back down or stop. The Course/Fine button > would still be used for manual override and default setting. It would > save the time of pressing and holding the ‘course’ button, tuning, and > then tapping that button again to go back to normal tune. > > ICOM and a few other radio makers have had this feature for a long time. > And honestly, it’s the ONLY feature I miss on my KX3 and K3S. > > Thanks and 72/73 > > Dave > AI7R -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Feature-request-tp7631015p7631035.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Need advice on Small Tower
Hi Terry, I'm moving and I've just sold my MA40 with the MARB40 tilt over/rotator base. It's a fine tower for small loads. Be careful, it's only rated at 3sqft load when the tower is cranked down to the 21 foot level. I had a 2 element SteppIR yagi on it and I would crank it down if winds over 20 or 30 mph were forecasted. Cranking it up and down is very easy on the arm. It cranks easily but requires 100 cranks. Tilting it over and cranking it down and back up requires much greater effort until the mast is at the 45 degree angle. I would have liked to have a power driven winch for that operation. The foundation for this mast is substantial with lots of rebar. I'm selling my house and just had the top 12" of concrete removed so that I could replace it with grass. It took a crew longer to remove the 12" then it did for the crew to dig and pour the foundation in the first place. I'm thankful I didn't have to any of the work. This mast can actually be handled by one person if you have moderate equipment to help. I had a wheeled lawn cart for rolling it around and a Harbor Freight 1 ton shop crane for taking it off of the flat bed delivery truck and helping to engage and dis-engage the mast into the MRB40 unit. With two people it's a very simple job. All of my experiences were good and given the opportunity I would not hesitate to purchase another one. I have a personal website with lots of photos. Contact me directly if you want the link. k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK Terry Brown wrote > Hello all, > > I am the owner if a K2, KX3, PX3, and KXPA100. I have been a ham since > 1982, and love my Elecraft gear. I have a question for the group. I am > moving from my current QTH in Corvallis, OR after 30 years. Currently I > have a Rohn 25 based tower that is about 35 feet above my flat roof. On > the > tower is a tri-band Cushcraft ATB-34 and 2m/440 comet antennas. The beam > and tower date from the time I became a ham. > > I am building a new home in an established neighborhood in West Salem, > Oregon. The CCRs have expired, so I am not restricted from a tower setup. > My new QTH is high in the west hills of Salem. The view to the east is > amazing as the ground slopes away. To the west, the terrain has a slight > rise. I am 68 yrs. old. I don't want to have to climb a tower again. > My > home will be two stories with the garage level under it. The peak of my > roof will be about 34 ft. above grade. My new tower location will be > about > 32 feet from grade to the peak of the roof. The roofline will run N-S > with > the tower on the west side of the house. > > I have decided to purchase a new smaller lightweight crankup tower and a > smaller tribander such as the Mosley TA-33 JR-N or NW. I have seen the > US > Towers MA-40, a 20-41ft. crankup as one type. It comes with a tilt over > base add-on which would allow me to service the antenna from the ground. > This particular two section tower can crank down to 20 ft., thus not being > visible from the street east of the house. It's max height is 41 ft. > which > would put the antenna only 9-10 ft. above the roofline when transmitting > to > the East. I want to put a winch on the tower so I don't have to > physically > crank it up by hand as I get older. With this background I have two > questions: > > 1.Will the yagi attached to the tower with only 9-10 ft. height above > the roofline (41 ft. tower) be an effective radiator and receive antenna > on > 20-15-10 meter bands to the East? Being on the West Coast, this will be > the > direction of most of my mainland US contacts. To the N-W-S, the antenna > will be 41 ft. above the ground, so no problem. > > 2.I am not committed to any particular crankup tower. The US Tower is > just the one I have seen on the internet. I would be interested in any > lighterweight fold over crank up tower up to 50 ft. I think a tubular > constructed type tower would be my preference due to weight of > installation. > A triangular designed crankup may be ok, too. > > I know I can have a larger tower and antenna, but I want my setup to be > neighbor friendly. I am not a contester, and will never operate over 100 > watts. It is nice to be able to work a station if I can hear it. I also > want the advantage of a horizontally polarized antenna with gain. I have > been spoiled with that setup over the years. > > Just as an aside, my other antenna is a horizontal loop about 250 ft. in > length that I use for all the other bands. It is up about 30 ft. > suspended > from the trees in my current QTH. I feed it with 450 ohm ladder into a > 4:1 > balun to coax. At my new QTH, we will plant two contained planters with > 20 > or 30 ft. bamboo on the SW and NW corners of
Re: [Elecraft] Please recommend an HD monitor to use with P3SVGA
Hi Doug, The problem with recommending a model number is that within a year of purchasing a monitor it is usually superceded by a different model. I do have some suggestions that you might not have considered. Consider getting a monitor that can also serve as a second monitor for your PC. Most monitors today have multiple inputs. A few years ago that would have been SVGA and DVI. Later it became SVGA and HDMI. Now you might also find SVGA, DVI, and HDMI. But that's not the whole story. You want to make sure that you can change the monitor with a push-button at the bottom of the monitor. Some monitors require that you go into the monitor program settings. That would be much less convenient. When I'm using the P3 I'll push the monitor button to go into SVGA. When the P3 is off the monitor automatically switches back to the DVI input thus acting as a secondary monitor output from my PC. Typical 22" monitors can display the 1440 x 900 from the P3 quite nicely. Of my ASUS and ViewSonic low-cost monitors I prefer the ViewSonic. The colors are more realistic. The ASUS adjustments don't seem capable of getting the softer colors I'm interested in. My ViewSonic model number is VA2265smh. The ASUS is model number VS228H-P. With two large monitors on a desk it's also worth considering adjustable monitor support arms. They let you situate the monitors for best viewing heights and angles without taking up valuable desk surface for your equipment. 73, Mike K2MK Doug Hensley wrote > Subject says it all. Looking for a clear recommendation for > > a decent monitor that will last. Also what is too small and > > what is too big and so a waste of room? > > One side of me tells me anything that will display text well > > will display the P3 signal but another side tells me "Don't > > assume !!). > > Please respond in private if you'd like. > > Thank you. > > Doug W5JV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Please-recommend-an-HD-monitor-to-use-with-P3SVGA-tp7619579p7619605.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 - soft key labels disappeared
Hi Fred, The bottom right button has two functions. If you press the button you get the menu. If you hold the button the screen expands to a full view less the function key labels. You must have accidentally held the button too long. Hold it again and the F-key labels should reappear. 73, Mike K2MK k6dgw wrote > So, before I just go fix this ... > > I run my K3 both locally and remote to W7RN. Was remote last night in > the 0300Z CWT, P3 doesn't work of course in remote, and local tonite the > soft-key labels for FN1-FN8 are gone. Tried the usual with no good > results. Before I dig out the manual and reassign all the keys once I > re-figure out how, any ideas on a quicker solution? > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-soft-key-labels-disappeared-tp7618927p7618930.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] FS PR6 6 meter pre-amp for K3 (not K3S)
The PR6 has been sold. 73, Mike K2MK Mike K2MK wrote > I have my own personal PR6 for sale. It includes the two male to male BNC > adapters, the 12 volt power cable that plugs into the K3, the 15 pin > accessory plug that plugs into the K3 accessory socket, and the > instruction manual. It's in perfect operating condition. I no longer need > it as I am moving to a no-antennas-allowed neighborhood. > > Price is $55 and I will ship for free within the contiguous 48 states. A > little extra for KL7 and KH6. Unfortunately I am not prepared to ship to > foreign locations. > > Write to me directly at: > k2mk at comcast dot net > > 73, > Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-PR6-6-meter-pre-amp-for-K3-not-K3S-tp7616485p7616491.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] FS PR6 6 meter pre-amp for K3 (not K3S)
I have my own personal PR6 for sale. It includes the two male to male BNC adapters, the 12 volt power cable that plugs into the K3, the 15 pin accessory plug that plugs into the K3 accessory socket, and the instruction manual. It's in perfect operating condition. I no longer need it as I am moving to a no-antennas-allowed neighborhood. Price is $55 and I will ship for free within the contiguous 48 states. A little extra for KL7 and KH6. Unfortunately I am not prepared to ship to foreign locations. Write to me directly at: k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-PR6-6-meter-pre-amp-for-K3-not-K3S-tp7616485.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] FS receive antenna splitter for K3 with Sub RX
Hi, If you have a separate receive only antenna for your K3 or K3S and if you have a Sub RX you might want to split the antenna signal between the AUX RF port and the RX ANT IN port. If you only have your antenna connected to the AUX RF port you will not be able to use it for your Main RX. There are other ways to accomplish this but this is simple and clean. There is a 3db insertion loss with this device on each leg. It is the DX Engineering RSC-2 splitter which you can view at: http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rsc-2 If you have technical questions please look at the manual on the DX Engineering website. It works great. It can also be used to combine two separate receive antennas. DX Engineering sells it at the lofty price of $71.95 plus shipping. I am selling it for $40 and I will include priority mail to the the contiguous 48 states. I don't want to sell it internationally. Please contact me off list at: k2mk at comcast dot net I'm not checking the reflector daily so please don't post questions or offers here. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-receive-antenna-splitter-for-K3-with-Sub-RX-tp7616088.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Equipment on top of K3?
Hi Mike, I had the P3 on top for several years. I also had the front bale raised on the K3. I used a piece of non-adhesive shelf liner to keep the P3 from sliding around. I cut out the shelf liner around the K3 speaker openings. Absolutely no problem with sliding or K3 ventilation. 73, Mike K2MK Mike Dodd wrote > I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of a K3s/100 kit on Tuesday. I didn't > order the P3 panadapter, but plan to in a few months. > > Is it allowed to place the P3 on top of the K3? I see ventilation slots > in the top panel, but I think the P3 has feet that elevate it. Is there > enough clearance for satisfactory K3 ventilation? > > Thanks for any info. > 73, Mike N4CF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Mobile-operation-bible-tp7615776p7615826.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Is the [DEV] email list down?
Hi Norm, Still down here as well as of Thursday morning. 73, Mike K2MK tomb18 wrote > Hi, > Normally I see my posts but today it’s been several hours and it seems > perhaps the [DEV] mailing list is down? > Thanks -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Is-the-DEV-email-list-down-tp7615257p7615264.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Receive drops about 6 s-units
Hi Dick, Don't be too quick to blame the amplifier relay. It could be your SteppIR yagi. This is a common SteppIR problem. QSY a bit so that the tuning light on the SteppIR controller turns on and off. Then tune back and forth over that frequency and listen for a drop in signal strength. If it occurs then it is the SteppIR EHU and not your amplifier relay. 73, Mike K2MK rlindzen wrote > I'm having a problem with my K3 (with 2 receivers and a P3). While > listening for a few minutes, signals drop about 6 s-units. Original > strength returns when I push the PTT, but the drop returns after a minute > or two. None of this impacts transmit. It seems like a bad relay. Has > anyone else encountered this? > 73, Dick, WO1I -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Receive-drops-about-6-s-units-tp7614196p7614220.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3s & Rx antenna
Hi Gary,
I don't know if it's right or wrong to do it the way you described. I chose
to purchase a 2 port splitter from DX Engineering. Their part number is
DXE-RSC-2. I suppose there are cheaper alternatives.
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rsc-2
73,
Mike K2MK
Gary Smith-2 wrote
> My order is in Queue for a K3s.
>
> I currently have a K3 with sub Rx and have a HI-Z Rx antenna I use
> with the K3. Sometimes I like listening with only the Rx antenna,
> sometimes I like listening from the the Tx antenna. When I use
> diversity I want to hear from both the Rx and main antennae.
>
> With the K3, what I have done with the Rx coax is attach it to a T
> connector with one end attached to the BNC connector {27} Aux RF,
> located below ANT 2 and the other leg connected to the RX ANT - IN on
> the KXV3.
>
> Once I upgrade the two KBPF3 and Sub Rx board, I will migrate the Sub
> RX to the K3s
>
> With the K3s, how should I connect the RX antenna to be most
> effective with the K3s & diversity? As I have it now?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary
> KA1J
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[Elecraft] FS KPA500
I am selling my less than 2 year old KPA500 with the auxiliary cable kit and a W6ON gray wool dust cover. Serial number 2015. Bought new on 4/29/14 as a kit and assembled by me. It works beautifully and is in perfect condition from a non-smoking household. It has never left the house. I'm moving to an apartment and will also be selling my Alpha 8410. I don't have a way to easily calculate how much usage but I would estimate that it's under 100 hours. It's a backup to my Alpha (during the Alpha 3 minute warm-up) and for occasional use on 6 meters. Price is $1750 plus UPS shipping charges. If local, please arrange a visit for a full demo on all bands. PayPal or bank check only. Continental US only. Licensed hams on QRZ.com only. Please don't reply on the reflector. Contact me direct via e-mail. k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-KPA500-tp7613685.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] FS KPA500 **SOLD**
The KPA500 has been sold. 73, Mike K2MK Mike K2MK wrote > I am selling my less than 2 year old KPA500 with the auxiliary cable kit > and a W6ON gray wool dust cover. Serial number 2015. > > Bought new on 4/29/14 as a kit and assembled by me. It works beautifully > and is in perfect condition from a non-smoking household. It has never > left the house. I'm moving to an apartment and will also be selling my > Alpha 8410. > > I don't have a way to easily calculate how much usage but I would estimate > that it's under 100 hours. It's a backup to my Alpha (during the Alpha 3 > minute warm-up) and for occasional use on 6 meters. > > Price is $1750 plus UPS shipping charges. If local, please arrange a visit > for a full demo on all bands. PayPal or bank check only. Continental US > only. Licensed hams on QRZ.com only. > > Please don't reply on the reflector. Contact me direct via e-mail. > > k2mk at comcast dot net > > 73, > Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-KPA500-tp7613685p7613710.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 span per band?
Hi Jim, Mine does. Are you seeing your K3 frequency on the P3 display? 73, Mike K2MK Jim AB3CV wrote > It would be nice if the P3 would remember the Span setting on a per band > basis. > > Have I missed a setting? > > jim ab3cv -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-span-per-band-tp7612565p7612567.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 - N1MM & keyboard
Hi Gary, It sounds like you are not using the CW memories within N1MM. But I assume you are using a serial connection to the K3 so that N1MM can read your frequency for logging purposes. If this is true then you probably need to read up on using the memory functions. With 12 slots available you can pre-program some of the memory functions to handle the typical reach-for-the-paddle actions. Such as RRR or ee or 73. You can also press CTRL K to quickly bring up a free form CW/RTTY window that responds to anything you type on the keyboard. You can also program K3 macros into the message slots that access functions on the K3 such as the M1 through M4 memory keys. I always have one macro set up to call up the K3 Auto Spot function. And of course you can change frequency using the mouse wheel which you may already be doing. There is also incredible functionality with respect to skimmer spots. The only additional issue that will need to be addressed is whether you are satisfied with the response you get between your computer and the K3 when sending messages. Sending CW through the serial cable can sometimes come up jumbled. For this and other reasons many people use an external Winkeyer type device to handle the messages from N1MM over a USB cable and then to directly key the K3 through the KEY input jack (not the paddle jack). N1MM is a complicated, feature-rich program. Sometimes it's necessary to take it slow and learn the features during non-contest periods with the K3 in test mode. There are also tutorial video links available on their website. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote > When I contest I use N1MM, use the memories on the K3 and send with > the key when needed & I'm busy as a one arm paper hanger doing it > this way. I'd like to just use the keyboard, use N1MM to the fullest > and use the paddles only when needed. > > What's an affordable & simple method of getting the keyboard to work > with N1MM & the K3? > > Thanks & 73, > Gary > KA1J -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-N1MM-keyboard-tp7611947p7611952.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] VOX / PTT combination on k3
Hi Robert, If you are using VOX there should be no difference in the delay between using your paddle and using your PC. It sounds like N1MM is still sending a PTT command over the serial link. You can prove this by changing CONFIG:PTT-KEY to OFF-OFF on your K3. 73, Mike K2MK s57aw wrote > Hi, > > Simple question... Is there a way to avoid VOX delay on CW mode when PTT > is > used? > > To be more concrete: > > - CW and PTT signal are sent to K3 with N1MM directly from serial port (no > external keyer) > - external electronic keyer is connected to K3 > - VOX is enabled > > If I want CW keyer to work without PTT / paddle then VOX has to be > enabled, > but VOX brings unwanted delay at the end when CW is sent from PC. > > 73 Robert, S57AW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VOX-PTT-combination-on-k3-tp7611619p7611620.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW
Hi Ignacy, Is it possible that when you decided to end your transmission you quickly moved your hand to the ESC key and in the process accidentally touched the Tilde key. With N1MM the tilde key turns on the SUB RX. Now in my case this causes me to hear different stations in my right ear. But your K3 or your N1MM configuration may have a different reaction that is causing a frequency change. 73, Mike K2MK Ignacy wrote > Generally K3 worked very well. But I would like to report some problems. > This is with N1MM+ > > I interrupt a transmission with ESC. Periodically, I seem to hear > completely different stations with CQ called on my run frequency. Before I > was getting mad but now I know that K3 receives a different frequency than > shown on the display. Pressing A=>B button fixes the situation. > > When running, accidentally pressing RIT or XIT causes K3 to get stuck in > transmit. Switching off/on is the only solution. I am wondering whether > most of the buttons can be make inactive in TX. > > Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-N1MM-freq-jumps-etc-in-CQ-WW-CW-tp7611005p7611032.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] M1 - M4 per band quick memories
Hi Charles, You can easily program the buttons as described in other responses to your post. You can also use the Memory Editor program from your PC. I enjoy using the program because it is fast and it presents all of the data in a nice spreadsheet-like format. It also saves the data in a file. And the help feature really goes into detail about how to use the K3 memory features. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/FreqMemEdit/K3_Freq_Mem_Editor.htm 73, Mike K2MK charles-2 wrote > Just got my K3S yesterday and spent most of the night setting up the > menu and config selections. On Page 16 of the manual, it states that M1 > - M4 can be used as "per band" memories that can be used to set up CW > and SSB frequencies for each band. Unfortunately, I can't find more > detail on this as I scan the manual. Can someone help with the procedure > to establish M1 - M4 mode specific memories with a band? > > Also, my K3S Config menu does not have a BAT MIN position. Has it been > removed from the Config Menu system? > > Lots to learn. > Charles K5UA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/M1-M4-per-band-quick-memories-tp7610824p7610827.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] EXT ALC with KPA-500
Hi David, Not needed. Leave it OFF. 73, Mike K2MK David Winarsky wrote > Hi, > > Long time reader, first time poster here. I really enjoy this list and > have found countless solutions here. I'm new to the full k-line I've read > through both manuals and previous posts, but haven't been able to find a > clear indication on the below: > > I'm running the K3S alongside the KPA-500 and its not clear to me whether > I should enable EXT ALC in the config options on the K3? I need to enable > the Tech Mode option on the k3 to even get at the setting, so I'm taking > this as a clue it's not needed, however I'm not sure? > > Appreciate any help! > > 73, David -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/EXT-ALC-with-KPA-500-tp7610776p7610784.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Can I pre set Data A mode in a memory
Hi Howard, You definitely can if you use the latest version of the Elecraft Frequency Memory Editor program. It lets you choose the VFO-A mode and sub-mode and of course the frequency for all of the various memory keys. For example on my K3 when I go to a particular band I have the M1 button set for CW, the M2 button set for AFSK, the M3 button for SSB, and the M4 button for Data A. Here's the link: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/FreqMemEdit/K3_Freq_Mem_Editor.htm 73, Mike K2MK Howard Sherer wrote > I know that I can store data as a mode in a memory but when I recall it, > sometimes it comes back as Data A, and other times as AFSK A. I easily > just > re select the Data A mode for data but I don't understand why it changes > data modes. > > Can I default or store the data mode as A? > > Howard AE3T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Can-I-pre-set-Data-A-mode-in-a-memory-tp7610651p7610656.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 question: setting current frequency at center of display
Hi Bill & Gus, Toggling between Fixed Tune and Tracking modes also centers the cursor. Toggling twice brings you back to the mode you were first in. I set up the F4 button to accomplish this toggle. So a quick double press of F4 gets me centered. There was a side benefit. I normally leave my P3 in Ref Lvl mode. If I press Center twice it takes me out of Ref Lvl mode. By pressing F4 twice as I described above the P3 stays in Ref Lvl mode. 73, Mike K2MK Augie Gus Hansen wrote > Press CENTER a second time without any intervening action. > > On 11/18/2015 7:29 AM, Bill Conwell wrote: >> Is there a faster way to put the current frequency at the center of the >> display, than pressing CENTER, and twirling the knob? >> >> Thanks, >> /Bill, K2PO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-question-setting-current-frequency-at-center-of-display-tp7610488p7610493.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] [P3] Can I?
Hi Mike, This really works best in Fixed Tune mode. Just hold the CENTER button and turn the SELECT knob until the VFO-A green cursor is at the far left. It will stay put as long as you don't move VFO-A on the K3. The VFO-B (magenta) cursor (and the split red cursor) will move as you tune the VFO-B knob on the K3. If you also want to use the A and B markers they will follow the select knob on the P3. 73, Mike K2MK Mike Reublin NF4L wrote > Span is set at 10. When chasing DX split, is it possible to position the > VFO A cursor at the left edge of the display and have the right 5 kHz > expanded over the (almost) full screen? > > In trying to achieve this, I got it so that when in tracking mode the A > VFO moves the magenta cursor as well as the A & B markers. The B VFO also > moves the magenta cursor. The green cursor doesn't move. Is this working > as intended? > > 73, Mike NF4L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Can-I-tp7610498p7610508.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3/KPA500 occasional high power input
Hi Rich,
Do the TX Gain calibration again and then retest into your dummy load on all
bands. You don't need to use the amp or tuner since it's a K3 problem that
you can see with your power meter.
You indicated that the overshoot occurs on the lower bands. If it only
occurs on 1 or 2 bands you may need to manually touch up the results from
the TX Gain Calibration on the affected bands. If the overshoot is seen on
most bands then it is probably a different problem.
A method is explained at the top of page 62 of the K3 manual for TXGN{pwr}.
Go to the affected band, turn off CONFIG:TX ALC and set the CONFIG:TXGN
number for that band to a lower number. Remember to turn CONFIG:TX ALC back
on after changing the number. Retest.
73,
Mike K2MK
gi4doh wrote
> With my K3/KPA500/KAT500 combo I occasionally get a soft or hard alarm on
> the KPA500 due to the K3 briefly giving a high power burst.
> I now have a digital peak power meter between the K3 and KPA500 and I can
> see the surges.
> The power output from the K3 is steady apart from these brief bursts. The
> power will change from typically 25 to 30 watts to anything up to the full
> 100 watts. The KPA500 gives a soft or hard alarm depending on how high the
> burst is.
> I have tried running into a dummy load and the same thing happens.
> These surges are random but they appear to be more frequent on the lower
> bands - with different antennas and dummy load.
> The surges appear to be more likely to occur within a minute or so of
> changing the power output from the K3 - either up or down.
> I run the KPA500 between 400 and 500 watts to achieve 400 watts at the
> antenna feed point as per UK limits. This means that I also see surges
> that do not cause an alarm but briefly light the red power LEDs.
> I was up to date with all firmware when I last checked about 3 weeks ago.
> I have done the Tx power calibration.
> Any ideas?
> Rich GI4DOH
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Re: [Elecraft] Has anyone Interfaced a K3S and OM2500A
Hi Charles, Not a direct answer to your specific amplifier question but something that might help. In the last 7 years I don't think I have used the BAND up/down button on my K3 more than once or perhaps twice. The numbered keypad is easily set up for each band either directly on the K3 or K3S or by using the K3 Memory Editor program. Changing bands is then a simple two button process. First press the M-V button then press one of the ten numbered key buttons. I have button 1 set for 160 meters, 2 for 80 meters... 0 for 6 meters. In a similar manner you can then set up each of the four M buttons for band segments. For example I have M1 set up for the CW portion of the band, M2 for RTTY, M3 for SSB. Again just press M-V then the M button. And finally, when using a contest or logging program it's very easy to just type in a frequency on your PC and press enter. 73, Mike K2MK charles-2 wrote > Having no success getting my Flex 6500 to interface with my OM2500A > using ddutil and assorted null modems and serial to USB adapters. Think > of purchasing a K3S since it has a RS232 port that can interface > directly to the OM2500A without the computer/USB adapter/ddutil stuff. > Before making the jump, there are some questions I have about about the > K3S/OM2500A combination: > > 1. Does anyone out there have a K3S successfully interfaced to a OM2500A > amp using the RS232 post on the K3S? > > 2. Since the K3S has up/down buttons for band changes, does the OM2500A > reposition the load and tune stepper motors for each band on the way to > the intended band. In other words, on a rapid band change from 80m to > 10m, would the OM2500A reposition the tune and load stepper motors for > 40M then 30M, then 20M, then 17M, then 15M, then 12M, before > repositioning the stepper motors for 10 meters? > > 3. If the OM2500A does have to reposition the stepper motors for every > band on the way to the intended band, is there some workaround using the > K3S memories to go directly to the desired band without stepping through > every band on the way to the desired band? > > Thanks for the helkp, > > Charles K5UA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Has-anyone-Interfaced-a-K3S-and-OM2500A-tp7609813p7609829.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Which of these would make the best power supply for the K3(S)?
Hi Peter, I bought the Astron RS-35M for my $4000 K3 in 2008. I've never turned it off and I've never even given it a second thought. No fan, no RF noise, just reliable DC. 73, Mike K2MK Peter Pauly wrote > I'm looking at the Meanwell power supplies because they are cheap and seem > to be well regarded. I've come up with these two choices, feel free to > give > more suggestions of other models. I've seen talk on this reflector of > supplying more than 13.8V to the K3S so that's why I'm looking at the 15V > model. > > 12V Model: Meanwell NES-350-12 > Voltage range 10-13.5V > 29A > > > 15V Model: Meanwell NES-350-15 > Voltage range 13.5-18V > 23.2A > > > The 15 volt model would seem to be the obvious choice, except that it > doesn't supply the recommended 25 amps. The K3S manual says 22 amps > typical > though. > > Is there another model Meanwell I should be looking at that has better > protection or filtering? > > I've already got an Astron switching power supply, the Meanwell would be a > second alternative. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Which-of-these-would-make-the-best-power-supply-for-the-K3-S-tp7609685p7609688.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?
Hi Paul, I'm pretty sure that the "tiring" issue with the K3 was put to bed with the DSP upgrade with low pass filtering (K3DSPUPGD) in 2010. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote > I was wondering if and when a full-on review of the K3S would be > forthcoming. I'm a bit surprised that following its release there hasn't > been a lot of reviews posted (certainly no comparison to the number of > reviews that followed the release of the original K3). A comprehensive > review of the K3S, particularly with reference to the original K3, would > help me to decide whether the main issue that held me back from pulling > the trigger and ordering a K3 some time ago (specifically, the quality of > the original K3's receive audio, and the anecdotal observations that the > K3's receive audio was "tiring" to listen to) has been resolved in the > K3S. > > BTW, if such a review has already been posted or published somewhere and I > just missed it, I'd would really appreciate a referral to it. (The > holidays are approaching and my "wish list" is not yet complete. > > ) > > Thanks! > - Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-In-Depth-Review-Coming-Soon-tp7609615p7609616.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 Filter Settings Main and Sub Receiver Track For Data Mode Only
Hi Elliott, I tested MCU 5.33 and could not duplicate your problem. I noticed that the latest production release firmware is 5.38. I loaded 5.38 and again tested and still could not duplicate your problem. So maybe the problem was only present with MCU 5.35. Another possibility is that you accidentally put the K3 into Diversity mode. In diversity the Sub RX filters are always the same as the Main RX filters. A quick test is to press BSET and then press XFIL. If the word "=MAIN" appears in the lower display then you are in diversity. 73, Mike K2MK Elliott Lawrence-5 wrote > Using the latest K3 firmware MCU 5.35 for my K3 (not K3S). In the Data > mode only, setting the bandwidth of the main receiver also causes the > subreceiver bandwidth to track and be identical. The BSET control XFIL for > Data has no effect. In CW and SSB modes the main receiver XFIL can be > adjusted and the subreceiver XFIL changed independently using BSET. This > was definitely not the case for previous firmware versions. This > operation is not band dependent. > > I have checked all of the firmware notes and the latest K3S manual and > can’t find anything to explain this operation. Am I missing something? > Is this a new and unwanted improvement? > > Thanks for your comments. > 73 > Elliott WA6TLA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-not-communication-through-RS232-cable-tp7609504p7609509.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 Filter Settings Main and Sub Receiver Track For Data Mode Only
Hi Elliott, Here's a long-shot. Take a look at your filter selection for your SUB RX using the K3 Utility program. Maybe you only have one filter enabled for DATA mode. 73, Mike K2MK Elliott Lawrence-5 wrote > Changing to MCU 5.38 did not solve the problem. Need to contact K3 > support! > 73 > Elliott WA6TLA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-not-communication-through-RS232-cable-tp7609504p7609512.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3S speaker vibration/whine
Hi Jerry, You should also try with APF off. APF on the K3 is useful for pulling out weak signals. I don't see the benefit for general listening. Just as a further clarification. Generally, if your bandwidth is dialed in as 500Hz then your 400Hz filter has been switched out and your current roofing filter is the next wider one. I say generally because it is possible to set wider cutoff points for the roofing filters. 73, Mike K2MK ae4pb wrote > I normally wear a headset but when working I like to listen to code to > help > build my proficiency and am hearing a lot of distortion/buzz/whine. I > typically am on 40M running about 500Hz wide (my filter is the 8 pole > 400Hz), NR is ON, APF is ON. I've tried changing the tone from 700Hz to > down > around 400Hz and the issue just gets worse. > > The speaker is tight against the mesh/top cover so I'm not sure why the > sound is so buzzy. I don't notice it on SSB. I end up turning the volume > WAY > DOWN which makes it better but still some buzz in there. I plan to wire up > some old surround sound speakers up for stereo and try that but am trying > to > figure out what I did wrong in the meantime. > > Thanks in advance. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-speaker-vibration-whine-tp7609448p7609465.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3S Config: Sub-Receiver Signal Path without BNC Antenna
Hi Byron, If you have the BNC connector then it seems logical that you choose BNC when setting up the KRX3. From there the solution is quite simple. Just be sure when activating the Sub RX that the word MAIN comes up in the lower display. This tells you that the Sub RX is using the same antenna as your Main RX. If the work AUX comes up then just long hold the RX ANT button and you'll see the work MAIN come up. 73, Mike K2MK Byron Peebles wrote > It's unclear to me what the setting for KRX3 should be. > > 1. I do have the KRX3A installed. > 2. I do NOT have an antenna on the BNC, nor on ANT2.. > 3. I have a SINGLE SIGNAL PATH from antenna to K3S on ANT1. > > When I set KRX3 to KAT3, I believe it changes the sub antenna to K3S ANT2. > This follows the description of using a separate "receive antenna path". > But since I don't have a second path, I change it back to ANT1. > > Is this wrong? Is there no reason to have a KRX3A if you don't have a > dedicated receive antenna? > > 73, Byron -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-Config-Sub-Receiver-Signal-Path-without-BNC-Antenna-tp7609242p7609243.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 Popping noise in headphones??
Hi Jim, I have an older K3 with new SYN boards. I also have the 500Hz and 200Hz filter. I just tested it on CW and I can hear a very faint pop when turning the bandwidth knob. As you noted, it seems to be present only at the narrow settings. I start to hear it when changing from 350 to 300 and below. It's loudest when changing from 150 to 100. Having said that, it's faint to the point that I can't be sure if it was there before the SYN changeover or not. It certainly doesn't bother me even with high audio levels. 73, Mike K2MK Jim Bolit wrote > I just got my K3 back from Elecraft. They did the once over and installed > the new SYN boards. > > I have noticed a "popping" noise in the headphones as I change the > bandwidth > control, but ONLY as I transition from 200 Hz, 150 Hz, 100 Hz and 50 Hz. > I > have only checked this in the CW mode. > > This popping noise was not there before sending the rig in. > > I have the 500 Hz and 200 Hz crystal roofing filters installed, which is > the > same configuration as I had before sending it to Elecraft. > > Any thoughts? > > Tnx > Jim > W6AIM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Popping-noise-in-headphones-tp7609194p7609212.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 and K3/0 Mini
Hi Bill, Coincindentally that very topic was discussed on this reflector several days ago. You may find some of the discussion interesting. Here's a link to the Elecraft manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3%20Remote%20Owner's%20Manual%20%20Rev%20D.pdf Here's a link to the RRC devices website. From there you can jump on a user forum and also download their manual. http://www.remoterig.com/wp/ 73, Mike K2MK Bill Gaines wrote > I inherited a K3 and the K3/0 mini. Did the K3/0 mini come with a manual > and instructions on how to interface the two together over the internet? I > just need to know where to start looking for info and guidance. > > Bill AD8P -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-K3-0-Mini-tp7609134p7609135.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 Vs. 2nd RX
Hi Dave, As you described, having both a Sub RX and a P3 are a great asset for working split operations. One area where the P3 excels is finding a quiet spot to transmit. It's not always as obvious with the Sub RX. With a modest station it may not be beneficial to jump on the exact frequency of the last QSO. A clear frequency can be a better choice. 73, Mike K2MK dyarnes-2 wrote > Hi All, > > I just worked V73D, but not sure how I would have done it without using > the > 2nd RX. I love my P3, but for DX stuff the 2nd RX always seems to be the > difference. In this case, V73D was moving up slightly after just about > every QSO, and not sure the P3 tells you that! The DX clusters don't > really > help that much. By the time you see the split indicated, it has probably > changed a good bit. If I didn't have the 2nd RX, I would be dependent on > "outhouse luck" or brute force, neither of which is a strong suit here! > Hi. > By the way, my QSO's with the TX3X gang were also quick and relatively > easy > thanks to the 2nd RX. Anyway, both tools are great, but I suggest adding > the 2nd RX first, if only one can be added at the moment--at least if > working DX is your goal. > > Dave W7AQK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Vs-2nd-RX-tp7609052p7609053.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3/0 Forum?
Hi Scott, I chose not to receive postings through my e-mail. I look at the postings on either: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html or http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ Obviously those two services do the truncating. I guess I should rephrase my querie to ask if I'm the only guy not receiving postings through e-mail. 73, Mike K2MK Scott Manthe-2 wrote > It might be something with your client, Mike. I guess is could also be a > Windows security "feature." Email addresses are not truncated here with > Thunderbird and OSX. The rest of Brandon's email is elecraft.com > > 73, > Scott N9AA > > > On 10/12/15 9:54 AM, Mike K2MK wrote: >> Hi Eric, >> >> I must be the only person that hasn't figured out how to read e-mail >> addresses posted on the reflector. Are you aware that they get truncated >> and/or hidden? It would be very helpful if posters would spell out the >> e-mail address in a manner similar to this: >> >> k2mk at comcast dot not >> >> 73, >> Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-0-Forum-tp7608938p7608973.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3/0 Forum?
Hi Eric, I must be the only person that hasn't figured out how to read e-mail addresses posted on the reflector. Are you aware that they get truncated and/or hidden? It would be very helpful if posters would spell out the e-mail address in a manner similar to this: k2mk at comcast dot not 73, Mike K2MK Hi Jim, Drop brandon@ an email with your K3/0, Remoterig and remotehams.com questions. He is responsible for supporting these products, and he also happens to be the author of remonthams.com 73, Eric elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-0-Forum-tp7608938p7608967.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3S + SteppIR DB11 Connections
Hi David, The SteppIR controller needs to collect serial communication data. This information is available over the RS232 port or a K3 or the USB port of a K3S. The ACC port is not used for this purpose. If you are interested in RS232 communications you'll want to see the SteppIR application notes on their Y cable. From there you can get your thoughts together and ask further questions as required. I posted the document on the SteppIR Yahoo group in the files section. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SteppIR/files 73, Mike K2MK David Ahrendts wrote > Quick help on connecting the SteppIR SDA 100 controller to the K3S for > brand tracking, please. Is it the SteppIR Y-cable from the K3S ACC? Or > does one use the Elecraft KPAK3AUX cable set Y-connector? > > David Ahrendts, KC0XT, LA > > > > David Ahrendts > davidahrendts@ > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: > Elecraft@.qth > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to > lists+1215531472858-365791@.nabble -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-SteppIR-DB11-Connections-tp7608986p7609001.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Frequency Not Synced for Diversity Receive
Hi Earl, Be sure to set. CONFIG:KRX3.ANT=BNC 73, Mike K2MK efortner wrote > Hi Lee, > > I finished putting my k3s together last week and with help from Howard at > the Elecraft discovered most of my problems were coming from a bad tcxo. I > also have the sub receiver and want to do diversity receive with > A separate antenna. My sub receiver is working but I cannot receive any > signals from the Aux ant bnc port. I do not have the antenna tuner option > so > have only the Ant 1 so239 and the bnc port with coax cable going to the > rear > of radio into the sub receiver. Maybe have something set wrong. Anyone > else > had this problem. Radio serial number 10326. > > 73, > Earl, K4KAY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Frequency-Not-Synced-for-Diversity-Receive-tp7608910p7608924.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Question on P3 operation
Hi John, I can speak for the small U shaped cursors. My explanation might be incorrect for the tall cursors. Yes, VFO-A is green and VFO-B is magenta. The magenta cursor doesn't change to red. A third cursor, red, appears when you are transmitting on an offset frequency. You will see it when you turn on split or when you turn on XIT or RIT. Normally the red and magenta overlap so you may not see magenta. You will see red and magenta sort of overlapping if you fiddle with your bandwidth. Yes, turning VFO-B will move the magenta and red cursors. If they move off of the screen you will see a magenta and a red arrow (if your transmit frequency is offset) or just a magenta arrow. All of this applies whether you have a SUB RX or not. 73, Mike K2MK a...@juno.com wrote > From the P3 manual" > "VFO A has a green cursor and VFO B has a magenta cursor unless split mode > is activated at the K3. In split mode, the VFO B cursor changes to red as > a reminder that you will transmit on that frequency." > > Just to verify, is this true even without a sub-rx? In other words, with > SPLIT enabled (and no sub-rx) can I still move the cursor on the P3 for > VFO-B with the VFO-B knob on the K3? > > John AE5X > https://tatqrp.wordpress.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Question-on-P3-operation-tp7608683p7608686.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] [P3} View a range of frequencies?
Hi Gary, Yes and no. Yes if you are using Tracking Mode where VFO-A is in the center of the screen. Tap the SPAN/CENTER button and change the span width to 5KHz with the P3 knob. Hold the SPAN/CENTER button to bring up the CENTER adjust feature. Turn the P3 knob clockwise to get VFO-A off of the screen. No if you are using Fixed-Tune mode. You cannot get VFO-A off of the screen. 73, Mike K2MK Gary K9GS wrote > Hello all, > > I am relatively new to owning a P3 / SVGA combo and have done some > searching and wonder if the following way of operating is possible? > > Let's say you have a DX station operating on 14025 and listening 5 to 10 > up. VFO A is on 14025 and VFO B is split on the 2nd receiver tuning the > 14030 to 14035 range. > > Is there a way to display the spectrum from 14030 to 14035, filling the > width of the screen? I would like to take advantage of being able to > look for holes or the station the DX station is working, taking > advantage of the big wide screen. > > 73, > Gary K9GS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-View-a-range-of-frequencies-tp7608692p7608704.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] KPA500 Problems
Hi Mike, When you transmit from the K3 what do you see on the left side of the KPA500 display. Obviously it's not an asterisk. Are you seeing an Underscore. You may have accidentally programmed INHIB IN to ENABLE? See page 20 of the KPA500 manual. You will want it to be in DISABLE. /ENABLE allows the amplifier operation to be inhibited (won’t amplify) when a logic low is applied to pin 11 of the AUX Connector (see pg 26). When amplification is inhibited, an underscore instead of the asterisk appears on the left end of the LCD display./ 73, Mike K2MK Mike VE3YF wrote > Hi: > > I hope nobody gets offended as I have also posted a message on the > Elecraft K3 Group, but I need some help in resolving this issue. I > have searched thru the 2 groups both > here and also on Yahoo and can eliminate a few things. > > - Digout1 is off. > - The top cover interlock for the KPA500 is in place and working. > - KPAK3AUX cable is working with the KPA500 and KAT500 as far as > tuning the KAT500 and communications between the KPA500 and the K3. > - I have recycled the KPA500 off and on as well numerous band changes > and still nothing. > - I have re-seated all the DB15 cables as still nothing > > I am having problems to key the KPA500 from the K3. The KAT500 keys > (Completes the tune cycle if required) but can't key the KPA500. > > I have taken the KPAK3AUX cable from the K3 and placed it directly to > the KPA500 and still won't key. I have moved it back to the KAT500 > and the KAT500 keys up fine. I > have placed the KPA500 - KAT500 cable back back on the KAT500 and > KPA500 and still nothing. > > On the KPA500 display, the HV is at 75.1 and when I key the K3, that > voltage doesn't change as well when I attempt to key the amp, I get a > current reading of 0. > > At no time during my testing did I ever get a fault. > > The K3 and the KPA500 are talking to each other, I can do band > changes from the KPA500, and the K3 displays the KPA500 Status ie > Operate or Standby > > All my tests have been done into a dummy load and when I have the K3 > set at 25 watts output, I get the far left green led on the KPA500 > power and swr bar graphs being > illuminated > > I have even taken the KPAK3AUX cable off the KPA500 and tried putting > a phono cable on the PA Key jack and shorting out the connector still > doesn't key the KPA500. > > I am quite sure others have had this problem before. But I'm at a > loss. The K3 can talk to both the KAT and KPA and the KPA can talk to the > K3. > > I think (???) I can rule out the KPAK3AUX Cable at this point as it > seems to work just fine. I am thinking something inside the KPA500 > like a bad relay since the AUX Cable > and a Phono cable hooked up to the PA Key jack both have no effect. > This is the same for all the bands. > > The amp was just at Elecraft and was given a clean bill of health, it > had TR Circuit updates, ALC and QSK Mods completed. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > 73 De Mike > VE3YF > > http://www.ve3yf.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Problems-tp7608044p7608046.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Bad crystal filter ?
Hi Jamie, I was just looking at the crystal filter configuration menu in the K3 Utility program and I noticed that there are check boxes for enabling the filters for DATA mode. I don't know if this is for transmit and receive or just transmit. On my K3 I have this box checked for all of my filters. I also have all of them checked for CW. 73, Mike K2MK James Hall-2 wrote > Working with my newly constructed K3S today, I noticed that receiving > through the FL4 crystal filter (400 hz, 8-pole) was noticeably suppressed. > Through the FL3 (1.8 kHz) filter, an RTTY signal would be nice and strong > with good S-meter indications. Going to 400 Hz the signal would nearly be > lost and I could not decode it. Going to FL5 (250 Hz), the S-meter would > pick up again with strong signals. > > There's not much to check on the Config menu except the FL4 GN and it's at > max (8 db) - not much change. > > Is there something else I should do to deal with this ? > > 73, Jamie > WB4YDL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Bad-crystal-filter-tp7607968p7608032.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] [K3] Width Control and AF Output Level
Hi Keith, I think the problem is in the setting for the RXEQ. You do not want to use +db boost for CW. As I understand it, RXEQ is disabled at 100Hz and 50Hz width. So if he has boosted a particular frequency by 10db then when he narrows the bandwidth he will suddenly hear a loss of audio signal of 10db. To solve this problem keep the RXEQ set to 0 db for the frequencies of interest and use negative db settings for the frequencies of no interest. 73, Mike K2MK Keith Onishi wrote > One of my friend K3 users report that AF output level with 100Hz passband > width is lower than with 150Hz passband width. He also reported that a > noise like “Ptsu” was generated on reducing passband width from 150Hz to > 100Hz. He had guessed that these were specific to his K3, but some other > K3 users including myself reported the same. > Some extreme users who use this narrow passband may have been bothered by > this reduced AF output level and noise. If the AF output level change is > caused by K3 DSP filter design or program, adding automatic gain > compensation feature to keep same AF output level would be highly welcome. > > 73 de JH3SIF, Keith -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Width-Control-and-AF-Output-Level-tp7607595p7607610.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker!
Hi Tyler, I wonder if they are selling the Phonema brand product. The pricing closely matches. http://phonemaspeakers.com/altavoces/ksp3.html 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote > Hi All, > I see there is now an SP3 External Speaker option available for the K3S > (see the order page at www.elecraft.com). Are there any > photos/specifications available? Is it also compatible with the K3? > The K-Line just got wider (or taller :))! > 73, Tyler, KC2LST -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-SP3-External-Speaker-tp7607455p7607457.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] CW RX
Hi Mark, Barry's recommendation is what I did, however, there is one other thing to consider. This topic was discussed a few years ago on the reflector and Lyle advised that it was not recommended to peak up a desired frequency on CW. Only use negative settings for undesired frequencies. The reason was that at narrow DSP width settings like 50Hz or 100Hz the RX EQ is cut off. So if you had a peak setting of 8db in the RX EQ and you narrowed the bandwidth you would hear a sudden decrease in audio volume of 8db as you turned the width knob counter clockwise. Of course that was many firmware revisions ago so this might not still be true. 73, Mike K2MK pastormg wrote Good Evening, I have been tinkering around with the RX EQ #'s for CW. Would anyone have any good settings to recommend? Mark Griffin, KB3Z -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-RX-tp7606756p7606759.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 Diversity Audio Equalizer question / clarification
Hi Jerry, That's an interesting question. You can vary the volume of each receiver but the settings you make in RX EQ apply to both receivers. 73, Mike K2MK ae4pb wrote Reading the manual I see there's an audio equalizer feature to tune the audio to our liking. Is it possible when using subrx to independently adjust the equalizer for each ear? I ask because I have some hearing loss at some frequencies from my time in the Navy. As a result, sounds are often different when heard by each ear. I'd like to be able to tune each side for comfort and best sound. My inference is that each receiver has it's own DSP so the capability may already be available and I'm missing it in the manual. From what I read it appears to be an adjustment for overall RX or TX and not RX Left/Right. If this is not an available function I'd like to submit it as a possible feature add for future revisions. Thanks in advance. Jerry Moore AE4PB, Future K3S owner. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Diversity-Audio-Equalizer-question-clarification-tp7606696p7606705.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 or Sub Rx?
I might have to re-evaluate. For casual split chasing the P3 can still be awesome. And the P3 is just so cool for general use. If I were funds limited I would definitely buy a P3 and save up for the sub RX. Having both is the greatest thing since sliced bread. 73, Mike K2MK ae4pb wrote I like the way you split it up. I fit mostly under A/C, I'd like to think I would never get into D unless I'm relying on the spotting cluster rather than dialing and listening. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-or-Sub-Rx-tp7606593p7606624.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 or Sub Rx?
Hi Jerry, There's A. casual DXing B. contesting C. casual split pile-up chasing D. die-hard split pile-up chasing For A you don't need either For B you should consider the P3 For C you should consider the Sub RX For D you should order both immediately If you get the P3 you will use it every time you turn on your radio. In fact, you will feel naked without it. If you get the Sub RX you will have it turned off most of the time. 73, Mike K2MK ae4pb wrote Just wondering what DXers who have the K3/K3s think. My main mode will be CW with my objective being DX primarily. With this in mind it's been suggested that the P3 would be more useful than the SubReceiver. I'm starting to rethink that and just wondering which is the most useful for DX? I won't be getting the SVGA adapter unless I get it pre-owned and need it. Thanks in advance.. just getting close.. 13 days and a wakeup :) Jerry Moore AE4PB, K3S SN # TBA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-or-Sub-Rx-tp7606593p7606607.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] New K3s and P3 Issues
Menu, Cursors, knob press What you are probably experiencing is that when you first press the menu button the first thing to come up is FW Rev. You have to turn the knob counter clockwise before you see Cursors. 73, Mike K2MK N5GE wrote The K3S is great! , but now I'm having trouble setting up the P3. I hooked the P3 up with the cables furnished with the K3S and now I'm having some issues with the P3. 1. I didn't change on the P3 settings, except loading the latest non-beta firmware. 2. Now I can't get the U shaped cursor to display. I've tryed all of the cursor settings in both FixTrack and FixMode with no sucess. Can someone please tell me how to make the U shaped cursors display again? Thanks, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-K3s-and-P3-Issues-tp7606572p7606577.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 Macro command to change CW sidetone pitch
Hi Don, That seems like a good idea, however, it doesn't behave as you would think. Yes SWH42; turns on the pitch function and the actual pitch is displayed in VFO-A. But once that occurs the UP; or DN; function don't actually change the number displayed in VFO-A. 73, Mike K2MK Mike, SWH42; will simulate activating the PITCH button DN; will move VFO A down UP; will move VFO A up. A combination of those along with inquiring the present pitch setting with the CWxx; should get you what you want. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/30/2015 4:58 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: I was trying to use the CW sidetone pitch command in a macro but it is a GET only command. It does not function as a SET command. I was wondering if there is a work-around. CWxx; where xx is 30-80 (sidetone pitch in 10 Hz units) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Macro-command-to-change-CW-sidetone-pitch-tp7605549p7605552.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3 Macro command to change CW sidetone pitch
I was trying to use the CW sidetone pitch command in a macro but it is a GET only command. It does not function as a SET command. I was wondering if there is a work-around. CWxx; where xx is 30-80 (sidetone pitch in 10 Hz units) 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Macro-command-to-change-CW-sidetone-pitch-tp7605549.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Another one of those filter questions
Hi Alan, The information is in the manual but you sometimes have to search for these things. On page 46, the crystal filter setup page, it states that you should enter a gain of 1-2 db for the 400 Hz filter. I have a 400 Hz filter and I have entered 2 db. I searched the PDF version of the K3 manual for offset and found on page 79 that it states that all 8 pole filters have zero offset. A note to this effect should have probably been added to page 46. 73, Mike K2MK I purchased a 400Hz 8 pole (Inrad) filter and installed it in my K3 yesterday. There were no markings on the box and some obscure numbers on a small label on the side of the filter case, but there was no offset figure. The Cady book mentions that for 8 pole filters an offset is unnecessary, so I presume this is correct? It also mentions adding a small gain figure of 1 or 2, what do others normally do for a CW filter? 73, Alan. G4GNX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Another-one-of-those-filter-questions-tp7604956p7604957.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3, FS: KFL3A-1.0K filter, 8 pole
I am selling my KFL3A-1.0K, 8 pole filters that I purchased with my K3 in 2008. I recently removed them while doing upgrades to my K3. It is the same filter currently sold by Elecraft for the K3S at $139.95. They work perfectly and include mounting hardware. This filter can be used in the main or sub receiver and since it is an 8 pole filter it has zero offset and does not require unique matching in sub receiver applications. The cost is $90 each or $170 for both and I will ship free of charge within the 48 states. Others will have to pay shipping costs. PayPal preferred. Contact me via direct e-mail at k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-FS-KFL3A-1-0K-filter-8-pole-tp7604881.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
Hi Ray, It sounds like your primary monitor has dual inputs and your secondary monitor only has an SVGA input. You could consider switching monitor positions. If this is not acceptable due to monitor size or quality then an SVGA cable AB box should work perfectly. Consider using Amazon rather than eBay since Amazon will take it back if it doesn't work for you. http://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-03364-2-Port-Manual/dp/BAQR8F/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1435925432sr=8-2keywords=svga+switch+box 73, Mike K2MK Ray Benny wrote I'm looking to switch my second monitor between two output sources. First is the P3, second is the cable from my main logging computer that I run DX Atlas from, My primary monitor is used for my logging program only. I do have some old manual switch boxes that switch data (DB9 connector) and another that switches the old parallel printer cables (Centronics). I can look on eBay to see if there are such mechanical switches for SVGA cables, but is there a better or easier way? Tnx 73, Ray, N6VR -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to lists+1215531472858-365791@.nabble -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Monitor-switching-between-P3-SVGA-output-and-second-output-from-main-computer-tp7604545p7604547.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] USPS shipping rates for non USA
Hi Mike, They have been high for some time but you can easily check it yourself if you know the sender's zip code. Just go to the USPS web site and choose Calculate a Price from the Quick Tools pull down menu. There are several mailing options each with certain limitations. https://www.usps.com/ 73, Mike K2MK Michael Babineau-2 wrote When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with US Post ? Michael VE3WMB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/USPS-shipping-rates-for-non-USA-tp7603914p7603918.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] 6 - 10 preamp not working
Hi Larry, Probably a pin 11 problem in the accessory cable leading to the KPA500. Search the archive for pin 11 problem. This comes up frequently enough that Elecraft should document it in the KPA500 manual and the PR6 and PR6-10 instructions. 73, Mike K2MK Larry Snyder wrote I ordered the 6-10 preamp and it doesn't appear to work. I used the DB-15 Y cable from the radio - one end connected to the DB-15 to the preamp and the other with the supplied mini gender changer (which doesn't have the black dot on it according to the documentation) connected to the KAT500 which then connected to the KPA500. The power for the preamp is connected to the RCA which is connected to the RCA splitter connected to the back of the K3. The other end of the RCA connects to the KAT500. I went to 10 meters on the K3. I set CONFIG-DIGIOUT I to ON. I am on the 10 meter repeater in NY on 29.620 - with the tone. It keys up fine and I can hear the repeater without the RX ANT selected. I key the repeater I hear the repeater I hit RX ANT and I hear only static. I key the repeater and hear static only. Release the RX ANT and I hear the repeater. on the P3 The waveform at the bottom is -125 to -130 with the RX ANT not enabled. When I hit RX ANT the whole waveform drops to -140. The 6-10 preamp will click with I unplug the 12 volts (so I know it is getting 12 volts). Any ideas?? 73s HK2LS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/6-10-preamp-not-working-tp7603922p7603931.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] ALC Data Mode Question
Hi Carl, Four bars solid and the 5th bar flickering is the correct way to do it. 73, Mike K2MK Carl Jón Denbow wrote I have ALC set so that I get four bars, with the fourth bar solid most of the time but flickering every now and then. Is that the right amount, or should it be four solid bars all the time with the fifth one flickering every now and then? Tnxs 73 Carl, N8VZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ALC-Data-Mode-Question-tp7603748p7603753.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3: KXV3B in an Older K3
Hi Dave, If the K3 is running Beta MCU 5.26 then there is a new configuration setting which applies when the KXV3B is installed. Here is the explanation from the 5.26 notes. * PREAMP 2 and CONFIG:PREAMP2 MENU ENTRY (KXV3B): This menu entry is only applicable if a KXV3B module is installed (supplied with the K3S). It also only applies if the current band is 12, 10, or 6 meters. If PREAMP2 is set to ON, then the PRE switch rotates through settings of OFF, PRE 1, and PRE 2 on the applicable band. PRE 2 turns on the low-noise preamp on the KXV3B module (+20 dB, with a typical NF of -144 dBm on 12/10/6 meters). When PRE 2 is selected, the PRE icon will flash slowly. Note: Do not use an external preamplifier (such as an Elecraft PR6 or PR6-10) when using the built-in low-noise preamp (PRE 2). This would result in excessive gain. Here are two posts made by Wayne: On 5/21/2015 7:42 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: The addition of the low-noise amplifier for 12-6 meters is the only change. The module is compatible with either the K3 or K3S. The manual will be posted when it's complete. 73, Wayne N6KR On 5/22/2015 5:07 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: On May 22, 2015, at 12:41 PM, N2TK, Tony tony@verizon.net wrote: Preamp 2, on the KXV3B, is in addition to the normal preamp (preamp 1). But firmware will only let you turn on one or the other -- not both. When preamp 2 is ON, it totally dominates the noise figure equation, so there's no value in also turning on preamp 1. Preamp 2 has a gain of 20 dB, while preamp 1 has a gain of 10 dB. To turn preamp 2 ON, you first have to enable it on one or more of the applicable bands using the CONFIG:PREAMP2 menu entry. You can enable it on 12, 10, and 6 meters. Once preamp 2 is enabled, tapping PRE cycles through OFF/PRE1/PRE2 on the applicable band. Other bands will only show OFF/PRE1. When PRE2 is selected, the PRE icon flashes slowly as a reminder. 73, Wayne N6KR 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-KXV3B-in-an-Older-K3-tp7603673p7603674.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] New user - two antenna questions
Hi Peter, You probably will need the protection on the K3 AUX RF input. There is some minimal built in protection in the form of carrier operated relays (COR). You'll see them in the block diagrams at the end of the K3 user manual. But if you hear the relays clicking while transmitting it's suggested that the internal protection might not be sufficient. If you are already using the key out connection on the back of the K3 for an amplifier you can use the auxiliary key out connection in the 15 pin accessory socket. It is a low current output so you might require an additional driver transistor if your current protection device draws high current. Specs are contained in the user manual. The K3 remembers settings such as ANT1 and ANT2 on a per band basis. So yes, you can have an HF antenna on ANT1 and a 6 meter antenna on ANT2 and not have to worry about pressing any additional buttons when you change bands. 73, Mike K2MK Peter W2IRT wrote Hello all, Waiting on my K3s, which will be my first-ever Elecraft product. I'm going through as much documentation as I can but I have a couple of questions at the moment that I'm not seeing any reference to online. I have ordered the ATU module and a the second receiver. First off, I'm transitioning from a Yaesu Mark V, and I have a K9AY receive loop that's connected to the radio's auxiliary antenna port. The Mark-V requires a relay cutoff to protect the front end from the aux-in line when transmitting, which obviously I have installed. Will I need to use this on the K3S, and if so, how does it interface? Or is there built-in protection within the K3S, so that when I'm transmitting at 1500W I won't risk damage to the front end from the receive antenna? Second, I have one coax coming in for my HF antennas (and ancillary station equipment), and a second direct coax for my 6m Yagi on a different tower. Is it possible to place the 6m Yagi on ANT-2 and HF system coax on ANT-1, and have the radio switch automatically when I invoke 6m? - 73 and Good DX Peter, W2IRT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-user-two-antenna-questions-tp7603433p7603481.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3/0 Mini
Hi Hunter, This isn't an answer to your question but you might find the information useful. Are you familiar with WiFi extenders? They are used to extend wireless signals to weak zones in your house. Some of them also have an Ethernet port for connection to a non WiFi equipped device. I use the inexpensive Netgear WN3000RP. There are faster and slower versions available as well. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote This is probably a silly question, but here goes. In reading the sales material for the new Flex Maestro, I was intrigued by the idea of operating over a wireless LAN so the radio can go with you around the house. Can we do the same thing with the K3/0 Mini? K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-0-Mini-tp7603489p7603491.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 Sub Receiver Question
Hi Mike, Did you possibly click on a spot from your logging programing? Have you conducted any tests without any PC programs talking to the K3? Do you use the M1 through M4 buttons as quick band segment jump keys? Did you use the K3 Frequency memory editor program? Did you set up the sub RX as well as the main RX in the program? 73, Mike K2MK Mike VE3YF wrote Hi: For some reason every time I engage the Sub Receiver it defaults to CW. For example I have set it up on 80m to be in LSB via BSET and saved it, and yet it will stay in LSB for awhile, and at some point in time it just changes mode to CW still on the same freq etc. The setting will be held even if I turn the rig off and on, just after a period of time it just reverts back to CW. On my other K3, I don't have this problem. the other K3 holds the setting just fine. I thought perhaps the memory battery is going bad, but it is ok and all customized settings are holding. Has anyone ever experienced this problem 73 De Mike VE3YF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Sub-Receiver-Question-tp7603428p7603432.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 - 6m Internal Birdie
Hi Tom, It's been a few years since I did birdie hunting on my K3 because most of them turned out not to be birdies but signals originating from my wireless router in a different room. So step 1 is to pull the power cord out of your router and see if the problem goes away. If it does buy a different router. Step 2 is to remove your antenna cable and make sure the birdie does not decrease in strength. If it does then it's probably a signal coming in on your antenna and not something generated inside the K3. After confirming that it is internally generated, step 3 is to remove the K3 top cover and listen to the birdie while you move the various coax cables inside the K3 around. If you find a position that eliminates the noise, tape the cable in place with some painters tape. 73, Mike K2MK k1tl wrote Hi all, I have been having a problem with a 6m internal birdie around 50.096 which is fairly strong and interferes with any signal(s) around that frequency. I did the birdie removal tool thingee but seems to put a small void in that area when I did it. Have any of you K3 owners have a similar problem? I'm wondering if it may be a cabling issue with the SYNTH boards cable routing. I just installed two new SYNTH boards and all seems working fine. 73 Tom/K1TL... -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-6m-Internal-Birdie-tp7601081p7601089.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 Beta Firmware
Hi Jim, I am running the 1.35/1.22 firmware but I haven't tried the NB feature. My interest was in the SVGA hang-up going from transmit to receive. In that regard this version is 90% better than 1.29. It still experiences the hang-up occasionally. Other than that I have not experienced any bugs. With that caveat in mind if you want a copy just e-mail me directly and I'll send the zip file to you. k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK Jim KS7S wrote I can't seem to find the latest beta firmware for the P3 - I downloaded the 1.21/1.34 version (NB on SVGA) but didn't download the 1.22/1.35 version when it came out. I don't see it in the P3/beta firmware directory now - what happened or what am I doing wrong? Jim KS7S -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Beta-Firmware-tp7600949p7600962.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] AUTOINF Auto 1 Anomaly
Hi Rick, I would like to comment on the mystery cycling between 14000 and 14050. I have experienced this behavior. Do you have more than one SteppIR controller? Are they slaved together and is the master controller the older style and the slave controller(s) the SDA100 style? If yes, then the problem may be caused by the fact that the old controller resolves frequency to 10Hz and the SDA100 resolves to 1Hz. Logging programs tend to request frequency information every second or so. The SDA100 display will immediately display the exact frequency. But a second later it will correct itself to the 10Hz resolution of the master controller. 73, Mike K2MK Rick Tavan N6XI wrote Thanks, Don. That's what I thought. Cycling AUTOINF Off, then On got it working again. But after that it kept cycling between 14.000 and 14.050 as if the K3 were sending bogus IF; messages. It did this several times during most minutes until I power cycled the radio. So now I have seen two styles of AUTOINF misbehavior, not readily reproducible. I'm off to the other QTH now for a few days and won't be able to work on it but will try to characterize it better when I get back. Meanwhile, if others have seen errant AUTOINF operation, please let me know. Thanks, Rick -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/AUTOINF-Auto-1-Anomaly-tp7600692p7600712.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] (Mini)P3 v SubRX
Hi Nick, A P3 was cut in half by Jeff WA6KBL for Andy AE6Y three years ago. You can see the photos here. http://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/welcome.sfly?fid=8644c503bb79157csid=1AbNmTlw1aMWFU You can read the post here: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft%40mailman.qth.net/msg132635.html 73, Mike K2MK Nick-VE3EY wrote partial quote By looking at parts list from P3 manual, perhaps we can significantly shrink the depth of the unit by making the Top, Bottom and Side panels (E100362, E100363, and E100361) shorter if Elecraft would be willing to manufacture and provide such kit. We always have an option to use the hacksaw but it would not look pretty :-) 73, Nick ve3ey -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-Mini-P3-v-SubRX-tp7600071p7600080.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 SVGA - Spurious Spike
Hi Ted, Do an archive search for the string: SVGA ribbon cable Review the posts and see if they bear any similarity to what you are now experiencing. I think the gist of the thread was that placement of the ribbon cable could be the cause of spurious spikes. 73, Mike K2MK Dauer, Edward wrote Just installed the SVGA option in the P3 and have an odd spike appearing on the screen. Any help would be appreciated. Here are the symptoms: The spike appears at 11.8 KHz above the VFO A frequency, and stays at that distance as VFO A is tuned - that is, it moves as VFO A moves. It appears on 10, 15, 20, and 40 meters (haven¹t tried others). The apparent amplitude is over S9. But there is no signal there - tuning across the spike¹s frequency with the SubRX produces nothing audible in the K3. The spike disappears when SVGA EN is set to OFF. The spook appears although there is no SVGA monitor connected, and no computer connected to anything, so it¹s not from some other box. Seems to be residing in the P3. Did not occur before the SVGA option was installed. Firmware in both the K3 and the P3 and its SVGA are current as of yesterday - but the anomaly appeared both before and after the updates, and before and after the synths were changed. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks! Ted, KN1CBR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Spurious-Spike-tp7599941p7599947.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 Freeze
Hi Bud, I believe it's still beta. I'm running 1.35 on my P3 and 1.22 on my SVGA. The freezes have been far fewer but it's still not 100%. However, the fact that it is beta should not prevent you from using it. Beyond the occasional freezes I have not seen any other problems with the firmware. 73, Mike K2MK Bud Governale, W3LL wrote Has a non Beta firmware update been released which minimizes the time for the SVGA display to unfreeze between CQ’s during a contest? This made it difficult to find/observe a clear channel in the waterfall between CQ’s or contacts. 73, Bud W3LL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Freeze-tp7599655p7599666.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Nifty Ham Accessories Plus Opt booklet
Hi Mike, Regarding manuals. If you are the kind of guy who will sit down with the manual and read every page and simultaneously perform functions on the rig then you don't really need the nifty books. Depending on how much you use your rig you will learn everything you need to know eventually. This may be 4 hours for some users and 4 months for others. After that you rarely ever have to refer to the printed manual. However, it's a good idea to keep the latest PDF version of the manual on your PC. This is very handy since you can search for words. 73, Mike K2MK Mike Zbrozek wrote partial quote: I was wondering if its worth the added cost to purchase the fol: Nifty Ham Accessories - K3 plus options. Elecraft P3 Pan Adapter - Mini Manual Op Guide. As you know the K3 comes with a Op book. Some guys have told me its worth buying this laminated booklet? Why? 73 Mike K8XF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Nifty-Ham-Accessories-Plus-Opt-booklet-tp7599579p7599591.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] CW listening pitch
Hi Ted, I'm very happy with 420 Hz. 73, Mike K2MK I like to use the CWT function when operating CW and then the Spot button to zero-beat. I have been using 700 Hz as the pitch but would like to hear a lower frequency audio tone for my own preference. What is the mind of the Reflector on a best tone frequency and related to whether it has any impact on the roofing filter selections? I have the 700Hz/5-pole, the 400 Hz/8-pole, and the 200 Hz/5-pole. And thank you all ahead of time for your answers. 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-listening-pitch-tp7599535p7599547.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 question
Hi Julie, It sounds like you prefer to leave your P3 in Tracking mode. The procedure I'll describe works best if you have the P3 set to Fixed Tune mode. I have a Fn button set to flip back and forth between Fixed Tune and Tracking but if you don't you can easily access it from the Menu under FixTrack. Just push the SELECT knob to flip flop between Fixed Tune mode and Tracking mode. If the DX is operating UP you'll want your VFO-A cursor to be on the left side of the screen. To do this hold the CENTER button on the right side of the P3. Then twist the P3 knob clockwise. If you don't see the full pileup you may have to increase the frequency SPAN of the display. Just press the SPAN button and twist the P3 knob clockwise. If the DX station is listening DOWN then you'll move the VFO-A cursor to the right side of the screen by twisting the knob counterclockwise. 73, Mike K2MK jsdroyster wrote Normally the P3 uses the VFO A frequency as its center, but when a DX wants stations to call in very far above or below his own frequency (a very wide split, as used by K1N recently) then I need to learn how to tune the P3 away from the VFO A frequency or else the pileup does not show on the P3. The manual says this is possible but I am missing exactly how to do it. Help? Thanks in advance! Julie KT4JR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-question-tp7599013p7599020.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown
I think Steve has it correct. Everybody engaged in this discussion obviously understands how to get in and out of split and knows when to use it. I believe that the 3 existing visual indicators on the K3 are adequate. I think the problem occurs because we are not looking at the K3. We are concentrating on the audio and studying our P3 and computer monitor(s). We might be turning the VFO-B knob but we're not necessarily looking at the radio. So when we hear UP we don't even realize that we are the offender. 73, Mike K2MK wb6rse1 wrote THE simplest solution is for the op to just simply pay attention. Steve WB6RSE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Split-operation-display-of-Transmit-frequency-on-keydown-tp7598758p7598831.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Beta 5r10
Hi Mike, I don't have Beta 5r10 so I'm a little confused by the comments in your post and the subsequent posts. I use Dual PB all of the time for RTTY. Is it still fully functional in RTTY? 73, Mike K2MK Mike Harris-9 wrote G'day, Just installed Beta 5r10. What a dreadful shame that the Dual PB context/focus mode has been done away with. I used it a lot whilst tuning up the band SP handing out points in CW contests. Nice and smooth, easy listening, gently alerting you to the next signal in line. The APF sounds ghastly, always seemingly on the edge of ringing. Backwards step, sorry. Regards, Mike VP8NO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Beta-5r10-tp7598424p7598448.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 (+SVGA) freeze update
Hi Carl, I too am still experiencing occasional freezes. Typically 1 to 2 seconds in length. I'm going to guess that the improvement is on the order of 95%. I think the problem was described as the way in which the K3 tells the P3 that it is coming out of transmit. You would think that if the firmware fixed this communication issue that it would have been a 100% fix unless there was a second reason for freezing. 73, Mike K2MK Carl Clawson-3 wrote One observation: I too have found the newest firmware to be much better. But I had it freeze once and it didn't seem like it was ever coming back. I didn't time it but it must have been stuck for at least 10 or 15 seconds. I tapped my foot switch to briefly flick the K3 in and out of transmit, and it started updating right away. HTH -- Carl -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-freeze-update-tp7598202p7598214.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 SVGA in Split
Hi Tighe, I was able to repeatedly duplicate what you described. I think you found a bug. First, we should get the nomenclature correct. You don't mean VFO A Marker you mean VFO A Cursor. And the problem only occurs in Tracking mode. And the problem is not just caused by pressing the Spot button. If you gently twist the VFO A dial the center frequency on the top of the SVGA screen changes and the VFO A cursor jumps to the center of the screen on the external monitor. The P3 display remains as it was. In addition to toggling FixTrack you can also clear it by a very slight turn of the P3 knob if the center frequency shift function is still active. A slight turn will make the VFO A cursor jump back to where it was set at the side of the screen. Others may not have noticed it because the whole idea of having the VFO A cursor not in the center of the screen really cries out for Fixed Tune mode rather Tracking mode. 73, Mike K2MK Tighe Kuykendall wrote Just noticed something odd with the latest P3 SVGA code (1.35/1.22). Am split on 80m. Held the P3 button for Center and rotated the knob so VFO A was closer to the left side of the screen then tapped the button again. All was fine until I tapped Spot on the K3. Then the VFO A marker on the SVGA moved to the center frequency, not the VFO A freq. The P3 is still displaying correctly. Toggling FixTrack got it back in sync, but it's repeatable. Tighe NK4I -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-in-Split-tp7598013p7598024.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 beta software - Span Step NOT sticky
Andy Mike, The Step Span in not remembered through a power cycle on my P3. I have different REF LVL adjustments for each band on my P3 and they stay that way through band changes and through power cycles. I power my P3 from the K3 and I do not use the P3 power button. Could that be a factor in Mike's loss of REF LVL data? 73, Mike K2MK Michael Eberle wrote Yes, I noticed the Step Span on mine seemed to reset after a power cycle. It also appears to be set on a per band basis. Is there is a way to set the REF LVL on a per band basis as well? Mike KI0HA On 2/2/2015 04:31, ANDY NEHAN wrote: I have noticed that the Span Step function (which I like) is not sticky - in that every time I recycle my radio the feature, if set, is lost. That means I have to go into the menu and reset it. Surely it would be better if the feature was sticky like the other features?? What do you think PaulS Andy G4HUE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-beta-software-Span-Step-NOT-sticky-tp7597820p7597826.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 RX Antenna QSK
Hi Jim, My Pixel loop is about 15 feet away from my BigIR vertical. I run 1500 watts QSK and have not had any problem at all. In fact since the recent improvements to the K3 QSK it's become a pretty pleasant way of operating. As Vic stated, there is a mechanical relay in the Pixel power box that resides inside the shack which could be distracting. However, the clicking from my amp's relay is much louder. So headphones are pretty much mandatory at my QTH. I should note that this amp is new and I've only been running QSK for about 5 months. If you are noise sensitive and if you are running a silent amp like the KPA500 you'll probably be dissapointed in the sudden appearance of noise from the Pixel power box. I don't know how the Wellbrook does its switching. Perhaps the bigger question is how many cycles does this little relay go through in a typical weekend DX contest and how long will it last. Is it 10,000 cycles? Is it a million cycles? I always switch the Pixel off on the higher frequency bands for the sole purpose of extending the life of the relay. 73, Mike K2MK James Bennett wrote Hi all, Have a K3/P3/KPA500/KAT500 and have been working 160 meters more the past year or so than in the previous 49 years. Only need three more states for WAS. Got a lot of noise here at this QTH, and have limited antenna space. Using an Inverted L up about 40 feet with a K2AV FCP under it. I'm looking at perhaps getting a magnetic loop receiving antenna, and have looked at the Wellbrook ALA 1530 and the Pixel RF Pro 1B. But my question is on the T/R switching of the K3. As I operate 99% CW, I depend on QSK operation. If I connect either of those receive only antenna to the RX Ant, does the K3 switch between Ant1 and the RX Ant fast enough to protect the K3? Thanks, Jim Jim Bennett / W6JHB Folsom, CA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RX-Antenna-QSK-tp7597778p7597784.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] KPA500 Issue
Hi Barry, While your experience suggests that a transistor switch will probably save the day I also wonder if the problem is the result of the absence or presence of a pull-up resistor or perhaps a floating common connection between the rig and amp. Maybe a resistor in the plug would help. I suppose there is some way to check this out. 73, Mike K2MK Barry Simpson wrote .partial quote from Barry.. The conclusion is therefore that from an initial OK position in Stby and Oper as soon as the first character is keyed, the solid state switch in the TS590SG hangs resulting in the KPA500 being permanently in the transmit state. The situation only clears when rig and amp are turned off, the Din plug is removed from the TS590SG and reinserted and both are turned back on. I can then switch the amp back to Oper and all is fine until the very first morse character when it all happens again. So as it stands, there appears to be incompatibility between the TS590SG solid state amp switch and KPA500. As an interim measure, I have rewired the Din plug to use the noisy relay for the amp control and that works fine. The TS590SG does output 12V to the solid state switching pin in certain configurations as did the TS590S. I had a TS590S and I wired a single transistor solid state switch inside the Din plug and that worked perfectly so I am going to do the same again, which should solve the issue. Unfortunately, I gave away the TS590S cable I had made up to the guy I sold the TS590S to. I never got the very bad spike issue fixed but the buyer did not mind as he doesn't use a linear. It really is a pity as I thought that the new linear switching circuitry in the TS590SG was a real step forward but it is not to be, at least not with the KPA500. 73 Barry VK2BJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Issue-tp7597707p7597728.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Separate Receiving Antenna
Hi Paul, A lot of K3 owners are using the Pixel Technologies loop antenna. I'm pleased with mine in comparison to my SteppIR vertical antenna on 80 and 40 meters. On 160 meters I have a relatively quiet dipole but I find the loop beneficial when used with the K3 sub receiver as a diversity antenna. The company has changed names and the old links for the antenna don't seem to work anymore. This link seems ok. https://inlogisinc.com/products/amateurham-radio-antennas/ham-amateur-radio-antennas 73, Mike K2MK Paul Barlow-2 wrote Dear Elecrafters, I have a very small and odd shaped garden in which to play Ham Radio. I have a K3 (and a K2 and... ), I run QRP CW and I was wondering if anyone had experience of using active loop antennas as receiving antennas to lower the noise floor. I was looking at Wellbrook's Website this afternoon, and I see that their loops get good reviews on EHam. I was wondering what experience you guys might have with these and similar antennas. 73, Paul EI5KI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Separate-Receiving-Antenna-tp7597719p7597721.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] KPA500 Issue
Hi Barry, There is an asterisk that appears on the left side of the KPA500 display whenever the key out signal from your transmitter is present. You should not see the asterisk when you are receiving. If you are then is it possible that you are using the key out signal to operate some other device in addition to the KPA500? 73, Mike K2MK Barry Simpson wrote My KPA500 has just developed an issue. Specifically when I switch it from Stby to Oper, the level of received signals drops by around 5 or 6 s points. It still transmits fine and there are no adverse SWR indications or loose co-ax plugs. It does the same on all bands. I switch back to Stby and the received signals return to normal. I seem to recall that someone else posted details of a similar such problem some time ago. Any suggestions would be helpful before I email the Elecraft hot line. Barry Simpson VK2BJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Issue-tp7597707p7597710.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] P3 NB general question
I tried out the P3 NB feature during the 160 meter contest and maybe what I tested it on was not impulse noise. I had a general noise level at S3 with periodic 1 or 2 second bursts to S4 or S5 covering the entire band. The NB feature did not eliminate these short duration noise bursts. I tried NB levels from 5 to 10. Is this type of noise not the type that can be cleaned up with the P3 NB feature? 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-NB-general-question-tp7597623.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 Sub Receiver and protecting the Sub RX input
There are a couple of things to think about. How much power are you running? How close is the receive antenna to your transmitting antenna? Does your receive only antenna possibly have an interface that can connect to the key out of the K3? (My Pixel Loop antenna has such a device) You can also try it out and listen for a clicking noise from the carrier operated relay inside the K3. It is a protective relay that will energize if it sees too much power coming in on the RX antenna input. If you hear it clicking then it is a good idea to consider additional protection. There are external protective devices available that you can purchase. DX Engineering and Array Solutions have them I think there are others out there. http://www.dxengineering.com/search/department/antennas/section/receive-antennas-and-arrays/product-line/dx-engineering-receiver-guard-5000-electronic-rf-limiters?autoview=SKUN=4294953330%2B4294951218sortby=Defaultsortorder=Ascending http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/as_rxfep.htm 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote I ordered the sub receiver and in the conversation with Elecraft I was informed that it is good idea to build a device that would short the dedicated RX antenna to ground to protect it during transmit. The simple way would be a relay but I'd rather not hear a relay click with each transmission. I was wondering what others are using to accomplish this. Thank you -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Sub-Receiver-and-protecting-the-Sub-RX-input-tp7597571p7597578.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] [KPA500] Fan Replacement
Hi Joe, Not exactly the answer to your question but possibly useful. I received a fan replacement from the factory because my fan started making noises in speeds 1 and 2 after about 6 months. It sort of sounded like an overhead single engine airplane. Surprisingly that particular noise dissappeared when I manually advanced the speed to 3 or higher. The replacement I received was the identical model and it solved the problem. 73, Mike K2MK Joe Word-2 wrote Has anyone replaced the fan in the KPA500 with a quieter one? If so, could I get the model number? You can contact me off-list if you like, my email is correct on QRZ. Thanks, Joe N9VX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Fan-Replacement-tp7597544p7597548.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 hi SWR between radio and KPA500 on 160M only
Hi Bill, Is it possible that the K3 built-in antenna tuner is in the active position on 160 meters only. This could account for the problem and might still show a 1:1 SWR into a dummy load. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote It seems I developed a high SWR between the K3 and the KPA500 only on 160M. I did test the output of the K3 on 160M into a dummy load and it's 1:1. I then hooked the K3 back to the KPA 500 and repeated the hi SWR. I didn't test all the band but I did test 80 and 40 and they are work fine in STBY and OPER (KPA500) but on 160M I get a high SWR with both STBY and OPER on the K3. I testing was done into dummy load to confirm the problem. Any help where to start in the KPA 500 would be great. Thanks 73 Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-hi-SWR-between-radio-and-KPA500-on-160M-only-tp7597355p7597364.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Couple of questions on the P3
Hi Phil, 1. You shouldn't see noise generated when you tune the VFO. What bands in particular? Do you have an older K3. There was a VFO noise mod that cleared up tuning noise on the higher frequency bands like 10 and 6 meters. 2. You'll need the latest beta firmware for the P3 and SVGA card to see the markers in the waterfall of the external monitor. 3. The cursors indicate the frequencies seen on the upper and lower K3 displays. A green cursor shows you where VFO A is tuned. A magenta cursor shows you where VFO B is tuned. A red cursor shows you where you transmitting if you are in split or if XIT is activated. The width of the cursors change if you change bandwidth on the K3. The VFO B cursor can be turned off. With regard to markers, my PERSONAL OPINION is that markers are not very useful for my style of operating. Too much effort for too little result. If I see a station of interest I just spin the VFO to land on top of it. Mission accomplished with very little effort. I have used markers, however, as a place holder when I see a station that I want to call but I'm not quite ready to jump there quite yet. When I am ready I still tend to just spin the VFO dial rather than push the knob. Everybody develops their own techniques for using their P3. You will too after you've played with it for a few weeks. 73, Mike K2MK Phil Anderson wrote Recently added a P3 to my K3 station.niceyet questions: 1. Wonder why the spectrum display gets noisy when I tune VFO A. A few have said that is expected and suggested that one make sure the screws on the K3 and P3 case are tight. I'm assuming that when one tunes VFO A, the FFT in the DSP gets lots of extra data and the display is noisy as a result. Once I stop tuning the VFO A the spectrum display goes back to averaging as expected. Hm? 2. I purchased the SVGA card and it came installed in the P3..have been successful is connecting my computer through the RS232 port on the P3 to run both the K3 and P3 utility programs. Also the big display and the P3's LCD are working for the most part. Ok there. Now, is it standard for the external large display to not allow markers in the waterfall area? When I use the P3 menu and turn waterfall markers on or off that works for the P3 LCD. However, there is not marker shown in the waterfall area of the big screen attached via the external display jack. Hm? I can live with that but is that right? 3. Is anyone aware of an article on the web that goes into the why of how the cursors and makers were designed to do what they do? Perhaps things would be easier to follow then since there are a very large number of tap this or hold that combinations available. I realize that to tap or hold increases the number of actions that each switch/etc can do, thus cutting down on the knob count on the front panel. thanks, Phil, w0xi, KS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Couple-of-questions-on-the-P3-tp7597386p7597394.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 Request
Hi Gary, You'll want to use the center frequency shift feature. Hold the Center button on the P3 to activate the function and turn the P3 knob until the DX station (VFO A) is wherever you want it to be. It works in Fixed Tune mode or Tracking mode. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote Since I often use the P3 for chasing DX in a pileup, I don't need the empty space to the left 1/2 of the screen, or rarely, the right 1/2 of the screen when I have the Dx Tx freq in the center. I'd like to see the P3 allow you to pin the DX Tx frequency to the far side and use the entire screen to pick choose where I want to transmit in split. As it is, when chasing DX pileups, I have to waste 1/2 of the screen which means everything I want to look at has to be compressed in 1/2 the space. 73, Gary KA1J -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Request-tp7597349p7597354.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Interesting link for K3
Hi Dave, Even though it is in the manual I'm glad you posted the video. I had forgotten the existence of Norm 1 and Norm 2 and the refresher was beneficial to me. I normalize lots of times and 400Hz is never what I want. I've now created Norm 1 to suit my preferred CW bandwidth. Sometimes a feature refresher is just what the doctor ordered. 73, Mike K2MK David Cole wrote Hi, Not sure how many know this, but there is a way to preset your Filters for Normalization... See: http://youtu.be/_1DnLQVaoYg -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Interesting-link-for-K3-tp7597003p7597007.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] adjusting the K3 to not over-drive an amplifier
Hi Tom,
Since it behaves into a dummy load it's probably the SWR but you could also
take a closer look at the TX gain calibration. Even after running the
calibration routine I have had to touch up the numbers on a couple of bands.
Take a look at the K3 manual page 62 for TXGN{pwr}. The last paragraph gives
advice on changing the setting manually. Put the K3 on 40 meters, turn off
TX ALC and reduce TXGN slightly. Then turn on TX ALC and give it a try.
73,
Mike K2MK
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Other Windows Simultaneously
Hi Tony, I found 3 immediate advantages with an external monitor. The first of course was relief for my old eyes. Next, on the P3 I preferred a span width of 10KHz on CW and RTTY and 50KHz on SSB. On the external monitor I was able to jump to 20KHz and 100KHz. The third benefit was the larger waterfall height. During contests it is extremely easy to tune where somebody was just transmitting. Great for search and pounce operating. With the taller waterfall signals stay on the screen for probably close to a minute (I never measured it). CW, RTTY, and PSK decoding can also be left on full time at the bottom of the screen if desired. 73, Mike K2MK Hi Ted, Already have two monitors. Just ordered a 27 to replace the 19. I will use dual inputs -HDMI from the workstation and sub-D from the P3. Will switch video inputs to play with the P3 SVGA. I want to see if I would really use an external video to the P3 before I come up with another option such as a smaller dedicated monitor for the P3. Want to see if it really buys me anything over just using the P3 as I presently use it. 73 HNY! N2TK, Tony -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-and-Other-Windows-Simultaneously-tp7596643p7596654.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 bug
Hi Jim, There's been some testing done and e-mail communication off the reflector and it appears as though the culprit is the SVGA board. If those that have the problem go into the P3 sub menu and disable the SVGA board the problem should be eliminated. Test data has been passed to Wayne who has put the problem on the list of problems to be resolved. There have been posts from others experiencing hang-ups who don't have the SVGA board. Hopefully the future fix that Elecraft produces will solve all hang-up problems. 73, Mike K2MK Jim Rogers wrote Well, I guess I will chime in as well. I have spent some time this morning trying at various speeds etc. and I cannot for the life of me get my P3 to hang. I spent most of my operating time on CW and RTTY using HRD latest beta, and DM780 and Navigator interface which has a built in K1EL Keyer. I tried via the software and with the paddles. To quote from years ago in the space industry, NTF (no trouble found). K3 with latest beta firmware P3 with latest release firmware KPA-500 with latest release firmware KAT-500 with latest release firmware I could not be happier with this setup. Jim, W4ATK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-bug-tp7596520p7596573.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 - Keyboard
Hi Tony, Nothing has changed, you cannot view a windows screen from your PC and the enlarged P3 image from the SVGA board on your external monitor simultaneously. You can, however, switch between multiple inputs on most modern LCD monitors. Frequently with a push button on the front of the monitor. 73, Mike K2MK N2TK wrote I have the P3 with the SVGA board. But I do not have an external monitor. The way I read the manual is that you need to hook up an external monitor to use a keyboard and to have the transmit and receive data windows. Is that correct? The reason I don't use an external monitor (I have two already) is that I don't want to dedicate a monitor to just the P3. I am assuming that the SVGA option still does not let you size the window and allow other programs to be displayed on the same monitor, correct? Just want to verify in case things changed. 73 and Happy New Year! N2TK, Tony -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Keyboard-tp7596595p7596603.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 bug
Hi Vic, I have brought this up on the reflector. I have not given test mode a try but I will. It was strongly suggested to me that it was RF related but the problem crops up to the same degree at high power and running about 30 watts barefoot. I have also loaded up cables with ferrite clamp-ons and the problem persists to the same degree. Always intermittent and unpredictable. I also have the VGA adapter and the problem is visible on both the external monitor and the P3 screen. I have not tried removing he SVGA board to see if the problem persists. It was extremely annoying when I was operating as a W1AW/2 station working RTTY split. I depended on the P3 to direct my focus to stations in the clear. It repeatedly let me down. 73, Mike K2MK Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote I've seen this mentioned by others, but I don't think I've heard an official response. Sometimes the P3 'freezes up' for one to three seconds when returning to receive condition after transmitting CW. It doesn't happen every time, but enough to be bothersome, especially in a fast pileup. It is not caused by RF, because it happens in TX TEST mode. I have the VGA adapter, if that is related, although the freeze occurs on the P3 screen as well. To reproduce the problem, switch to TX TEST mode, and repeatedly send VVV at 25 wpm. The P3 will usually come back immediately after each group, but every few times it will stay frozen for a few seconds. -- 73, Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO Rehovot, Israel http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-bug-tp7596485p7596491.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 bug
I also have just proved conclusively that it has nothing to do with RF and nothing to do with a PC application. I tested the P3 with SVGA with my K3 in test mode on 15 meter CW. Using the internal keyer and my paddle with QSK turned on I sent the letter K at 25 WPM and paused. After 5 repeats the P3 hung up for about 1 second. Continuing I sent the letter K about 10 times and the P3 hung on the 10th repeat for about 2 seconds. This is a true problem. More of you should run this test. 73, Mike K2MK Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote Right, but I conclusively proved that this is not the (only?) cause by reproducing the bug without any applications running on my computer that access the K3. On 29 Dec 2014 22:58, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: It only happens here when the logging program (N1MM+) is active, which suggests it is related to traffic on the RS232 link - perhaps some kind of data collision which is being resolved by timeouts. N1MM Logger (both Classic and Plus) is extremely aggressive in its polling - something like 7 or 9 GET items - including FA; FB; and IF; all at once every 300 ms. Add a second polling source - e.g. the P3 - and the chance of collision, timeout, and/or buffer overflow gets fairly substantial rather quickly. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-bug-tp7596500p7596508.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] P3 bug
Hi Don, I've had this problem for several years and I only started using QSK this year. Further, the problem is also present when using RTTY (AFSK). I don't use SSB very often so I have not noticed if the problem is present with that mode. All firmware for the K3, P3, and SVGA are the latest, either production or beta. I run WriteLog for both CW and RTTY. But for the testing I just posted about I had no PC applications running and the K3 in test mode. My K3 settings are generally all default values. If there is something specific needed I can look it up and advise. I checked the refresh rate on the P3 and it was set at 10ms which is per the manual. I raised it to 20ms and the problem persists. I raised it 100ms and the problem persists. 73, Mike K2MK Don Wilhelm-4 wrote In addition, there is now QSK OLD and QSK NEW which now adds another variable into the K3 'return to RX after TX equation'. If all parties responding with additional information would state which they are using, perhaps it will be easier to get to the root cause of this behavior. I have no idea if this is a factor in the it does it or it does not do it here statements, but information related to the relevant K3 setup and applications running on the computer certainly seem to be a part of it (even though some have seen it without computer applications). I don't think I have seen any reports of the problem being encountered with non-SVGA P3s. 73, Don W3FPR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-bug-tp7596500p7596527.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Heil Proset KX3 Element?
Hi Carl, It's a common mistake to believe that the more expensive Heil should sound better than less expensive alternatives. I think you will be very pleasantly surprised with on-air comparisons to the CM500. 73, Mike K2MK Carl Jón Denbow wrote Dave, et al: Thanks for all the fine comments and feedback I've received both on the message board and by direct email message. I do have the MIC BIAS on' and the MIC BTN off. Another person suggested that I adjust the TX EQ, which I have done, basically boosting 2.4 KHz and above by 4db and rolling off 200Hz and below by 4db. After making these adjustments, I've been told by a local ham who had heard the previous settings that my audio quality was improved; however, he quickly added the the Elecraft MH3 mic still sounded better even before the EQ adjustments. I'm not exactly sure what to make of this, since the Heil headset is, obviously, a much more expensive piece of equipment. However, it's possible that making the conversion pigtail that you suggested might cure the problem. I do have a Yamaha CM500 on order. It'll be interesting to compare reports once that arrives. 73, Carl -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Heil-Proset-KX3-Element-tp7596431p7596468.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 phone plug
Hi John, Are you sure your external speaker is plugged in to the speaker jack and not the rear headphone jack? 73, Mike K2MK John McBee-2 wrote Problem still exist, however I have discovered that if I turn on spkr+ph to on, I have audio fine without headphones plugged in, but if I change it to spkr+ph to NO then the audio in speaker shuts off with no headphones plugged in. I have sprayed my phone connector plug with Eledtronic cleaner and put in phone jack and turned it and still no audio out speaker with phone plug out. When I turned on my K3 this evening before doing the test, I could not get any audio out speaker at all. Before it was hit and miss. So question again, cud it be phone plug on the K3 or firmware issue? Firmware agn is MCU 4.86. Thanks John -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-phone-plub-tp7596284p7596323.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] switching VFO A knob to B VFO
Hi Todd, Of course Oliver is correct and I would like to add one comment. For the W1AW/n operations be sure to lock VFO B. You don't want your transmit frequency to change if you accidentally reach for and rotate the VFO B knob. 73, Mike K2MK Oliver Dröse wrote Hi Todd, simply switch SPLIT on and it will work exactly as you described. ;-) In SPLIT mode VFO A is the RX frequency while VFO B is the TX frequency. Have fun with the pileups! 73, Olli - DH8BQA Am 19.12.2014 um 18:17 schrieb todd ruby: Is it possible when operating split to use the larger A VFO knob to control the B VFO and the smaller B knob to set the A VFO freq? I am asking this as I will be operating W1AW/3 and if I have to work split it would be easier to leave the xmit freq controlled by the smaller knob and tune the “spread” with the large VFO A knob. 73 todd WB2ZAB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/switching-VFO-A-knob-to-B-VFO-tp7596159p7596177.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Little brown truck arrived w/ my K3!
Hi Chris, I've been going direct for digital modes for years with my K3 and never had a problem even at legal limit. If you like your PC sounds and don't want to turn them off when you operate digital you only need a small under $10 USB audio adapter. I'm using this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MSS6CS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8psc=1 It has its own identification on the Windows sound control panel so when you set up your K3 to take sounds from your PC you just identify this device as the source. That lets you set the level independent of your normal PC sounds. I still feed audio from the K3 directly into the PC. I think there is a minor problem with this particular audio adapter as it wants to be a monaural microphone input device rather than a stereo line input device. But there are many similar devices on Amazon to choose from. 73, Mike K2MK Chris Hallinan wrote I just opened the box. Can't wait to dive in. I decided to buy the kit so I'd know how it goes together and be more comfortable with upgrades later down the road. Already saving for the P3 and then the KPA500! I've been reading the list for the past week or so, and learned much about the rig from the discussions here. From some reading, I've heard that an external interface isn't required for the digital modes? Not sure about that. Wonder what others are using for external interface for digital modes? I had a SignalLink USB at one point and it worked quite well. Thanks, Chris K1AY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Little-brown-truck-arrived-w-my-K3-tp7596131p7596152.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Which terminal program for contesting/etc with K3
Hi Phil, Both N1MM and WriteLog are very popular and K3 friendly. And both programs can activate K3 macros if you desire. A second monitor is independent of any program. It's strictly a Windoz thing. You'll be able to slide one or more of the various windows from any contest program to either monitor. If you have a P3 with the SVGA option and one of your monitors has dual or triple input capabilities you'll be able to look at your expanded K3 screen on one monitor and do your contest logging on the other. Push a button on the front of the monitor and it's back to being a second monitor under Windoz control. If you have the desk space you could add a third monitor just for P3/SVGA use. Some station photos on QRZ.com show hams with 3 and 4 monitors. 73, Mike K2MK Phil Anderson wrote Hey Guys, Wondering about which software package to use with my new and now built K3 Kit? By the way; love the radio. Particularly like the CWT feature. I op primarily CW but will want to do some of the digital modes as well. I like DXing and contesting. I want to optimize performance for those two activities. I'm currently running with the N3FJP software (disc set) and use that for contest logs and general logging to LoTW/eQSL. I also have the MPLAB dsPIC kit, planning there to experiment with some additional DSP filtering at output points on the K3. I've heard of N1MM and several others. Curious on opinions of which way to go, including dual monitors for my Dell OPTIPLEX 7010 running with system 7. tnx, Phil, W0XI, Lawrence, KS. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Which-terminal-program-for-contesting-etc-with-K3-tp7596057p7596068.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
