Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Bruce Bowman
- Original Message > > That being said, the headphone jack in my K2 and many many others I > know of has not failed. Yes, the failure percentage is higher than > one might expect, but not all of them fail. Now, if the jack > manufacturer would just use a less brittle material for that >

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Robert Tellefsen
en" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "elecraft" Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question" > Bob, > > The problem with the K2 headphone jack has nothing to do with neither > mono or stereo nor with the co

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, The problem with the K2 headphone jack has nothing to do with neither mono or stereo nor with the contacts. There is a built-in independent switch at the back of the jack body whose activating arm breaks and the the path to the speaker remains open after the headphone plug is removed.

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Thanks for the clarification, Lyle. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "Lyle Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "elecraft" Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question" > > Is that r

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Lyle Johnson
Is that rear panel mic jack a true tip-ring-sleeve jack? Yes, all the 3.5mm jacks in the K3 audio I/O panel are stereo; none are mono. The Mic jack is a stereo jack wired as mono, using the tip and sleeve and not connecting to the ring. 73, Lyle kK7P _

Re: [Elecraft] A 'My K3's coming question'

2007-11-07 Thread Vic K2VCO
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: MK2R+ (and all other microHAM interfaces) do not reflect handshake to the application. If the K3 Utility requires handshake (like TenTec) it will not be possible to do firmware updates through a microHAM interface. It doesn't require handshaking. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO

RE: [Elecraft] A 'My K3's coming question'

2007-11-07 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
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Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question DIGI KEYER cable

2007-11-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
OK Joe, thanks - when is that cable going to be available? Sorry, but you dropped yourself in it by mentioning the cable :-) On 7/11/07 15:46, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > When available, the K3 cable should have an RCA plug on the > 12V input to connect to the accessory output.

RE: [Elecraft] A 'My K3's coming question'

2007-11-07 Thread Greg - AB7R
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Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Robert Tellefsen
springs in them. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "Lyle Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "elecraft" Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:05 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question" > > Is there a wiring diagram for the &q

RE: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
[EMAIL PROTECTED] > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David > Ferrington, M0XDF > Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:35 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A "My

Re: [Elecraft] A 'My K3's coming question'

2007-11-07 Thread Greg - AB7R
Make sure you do a communications test with the K3 Utility program. I have an MK2R+ connected to the K3 for rig control but for some reason I cannot do FW updates through it. I have to disconnect the MK2R+ and connect a serial cable to do updates. - 73, Greg - AB7R Wh

RE: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question DIGI KEYER cable

2007-11-07 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
[EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question DIGI KEYER cable > > > OK Joe, thanks - when is that cable going to be available? > Sorry, but you dropped yourself in it by mentioning the cable :-) > > On 7/11/07 1

RE: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Ed Muns
> That's useful, Simon. I've had a few direct replies about the > serial cable wiring but what about the audio connections? > Would standard 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo jack cables suffice? Yes, just standard 3.5mm stereo cables. LINE IN and MIC are mono, but of course a stereo cable will work fine t

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
Mine is 6 feet long, 1.8m plus. 73, doug Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:06:37 -0800 From: Lyle Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Is the KUSB a USB cable to go from the K3 to my computer's USB port... Yes, it is a short cable that is USB on the end that plugs into your computer and RSA23

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: "Bill Tippett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "USB Audio Codec Standard Microsoft Audio Device 2 channel Output DAC 16 bit 2 channel Input ADC 16 bit Codec operates at sampling rates up to 48,000 Hz* *Most Amateur softwa

Re: [Elecraft] A 'My K3's coming question'

2007-11-07 Thread Greg - AB7R
Trevor, The accessory power connection on the K3 is rated at .5-Amp, not 1-Amp. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 K3#0009 On Wed Nov 7 9:34 , "David Ferrington, M0XDF" sent: >Hmm, made me think, the DIGI KEYER (and microKEYER) requires power if it >doesn't co

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Lyle Johnson
Is there a wiring diagram for the "optimum" K3 RS-232 cable anywhere? I know people are saying "use a standard serial cable"... For normal use, you just needs pins 2, 3 and 5, plus the shield to the connector shell. If you want to support DTR or RTS signaling (for PTT and/or KEY from a loggi

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Tom Hammond
The length is closer to 60 INCHES... !!! Actually, closer to 72" long! Tom N0SS Is the KUSB a USB cable to go from the K3 to my computer's USB port... Yes, it is a short cable that is USB on the end that plugs into your computer and RSA232 on the end that plugs into your K3. You may nee

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Hey, that's great - talk about over-doing it :-) On 7/11/07 14:11, "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > The KUSB cable is 6 ft long. > 73, Eric WA6HHQ -- Ok, so what's the speed of Dark? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: El

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
The KUSB cable is 6 ft long. 73, Eric WA6HHQ _..._ Lyle Johnson wrote: Is the KUSB a USB cable to go from the K3 to my computer's USB port... Yes, it is a short cable that is USB on the end that plugs into your computer and RSA232 on the end that plugs into your K3. You may need a standard

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Hmm, made me think, the DIGI KEYER (and microKEYER) requires power if it doesn't come on the CAT/RS232 port. Does the K3 provide power on the RS232 port? I expect not, in which case, I'll need to provide power from the K3's 1A Acc 12v output - it is 1A is it not? On 7/11/07 14:19, "Trevor Smither

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Trevor Smithers
> USInterface.com Navigator arriving soon. One USB cable to plug >into the PC, the Navigator provides high-quality soundcard, COM ports, FSK, >K1EL and nice knobs on the front. >If you or anyone else is after a good solution then this is worth >considering. Very similar to the latest Microkeye

Fw: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Bill Tippett
HB9DRV: the Navigator provides high-quality soundcard "USB Audio Codec Standard Microsoft Audio Device 2 channel Output DAC 16 bit 2 channel Input ADC 16 bit Codec operates at sampling rates up to 48,000 Hz* *Most Amateur software applications

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
FWIW I have a USInterface.com Navigator arriving soon. One USB cable to plug into the PC, the Navigator provides high-quality soundcard, COM ports, FSK, K1EL and nice knobs on the front. If you or anyone else is after a good solution then this is worth considering. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Not required based on all the postings and manual - isolating trans. In K3 and adjustable gain etc I believe On 7/11/07 11:30, "Julian G4ILO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > On Nov 7, 2007 11:05 AM, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > but what about the audio connections? Would standar

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Julian G4ILO
On Nov 7, 2007 11:05 AM, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > To answer a few offline questions, here's a UK-sourced cable: > http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97735&criteria=rs-232&doy=7m11 That's useful, Simon. I've had a few direct replies about the serial cable wiring b

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
To answer a few offline questions, here's a UK-sourced cable: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97735&criteria=rs-232&doy=7m11 Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: "Ken Kopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is the KUSB a USB cable to go from the K3 to my computer's USB po

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread Julian G4ILO
Is there a wiring diagram for the "optimum" K3 RS-232 cable anywhere? I know people are saying "use a standard serial cable" but it's pretty hard to buy such things these days now USB has taken over and as I have a pair of the right connectors and a length of multi-core cable it makes most sense fo

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Or a USB extension :-) On 7/11/07 07:06, "Lyle Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: >> Is the KUSB a USB cable to go from the K3 to my computer's USB port... > > Yes, it is a short cable that is USB on the end that plugs into your > computer and RSA232 on the end that plugs into your K3. You may

Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-06 Thread Lyle Johnson
Is the KUSB a USB cable to go from the K3 to my computer's USB port... Yes, it is a short cable that is USB on the end that plugs into your computer and RSA232 on the end that plugs into your K3. You may need a standard 9-pin male-to-female RS232 cable to reach between the K3 and your comput

[Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

2007-11-06 Thread Ken Kopp
I'm reviewing my soon-to-be-shipped K3 order and want to be sure I understand the KUSB line item correctly. Is the KUSB a USB cable to go from the K3 to my computer's USB port or is it an internal module for which I will need to supply cable for the K3 to computer conection? Ken Kopp - K0PP