Try another usb cable.
Jim ab3cv
On Sep 30, 2017, at 8:03 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Rick,
It is strange that Device Manager does not show the COM port number. With that,
I would say it is a driver issue - try updating the driver.
If you want to check the KIO3B USB,
Rick,
It is strange that Device Manager does not show the COM port number.
With that, I would say it is a driver issue - try updating the driver.
If you want to check the KIO3B USB, try using another computer to see if
the COM port is recognized, if so, the problem is confined to the
Hans,
Thank you for that correction. I did not know you had a production
facility behind you.
The best of luck in your endeavors. I know your creativity is
appreciated by many QRP oriented hams.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 9/30/2017 12:57 AM, Hans Summers wrote:
Hi Don, all,
I am on this list
Hello all. I have a K2, 6000+ serial number, that I'm trying to get working
correctly. Unknown history. A quick test showed the filters were not
properly adjusted (could hear both sidebands of carrier on some bands). I
thought it would be best to do a top-down alignment.
I adjusted the 4 MHz
Hi Dave
I connect the SDRplay through a 3dB splitter at the 28MHz RX output of
the transverter. A hybrid splitter is used to maximize the isolation
between the SDR and the K3's receiver.
This method is used in preference to the internal 8.2MHz IF output of
the K3 because the transverter output
Mike,
The inadequate BFO range is usually a result of the L33 toroid leads not
being well soldered. The toroid wires are very fine and sometimes are
not visible to the naked eye, so use magnification to examine them.
When re-soldering, use a pointed tool to bring the fine toroid wires
down
K9YC wrote:
>more than a year ago, [I] acquired three low cost
>SDRs for use as spectrum analyzers. A pair of P3/SVGAs live at my
>operating position, with monitors on bracketed arms just above eye
level.
"Why do you have six monitors?" someone asked the author Terry
Pratchett.
His reply:
I'm using the SDR Play {RSP 1} and HDSDR very successfully for my
needs. However, I do not use the IF output on either of my radios. I
use the SDR Play receiver by picking the signal off of the RX ANT IN
and OUT on my K3S and I pick the signal from the Band Pass filter of my
other two
In Device Manager check “View” and un-hide ports.
Jim N3SZ
On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 8:08 AM Jim Miller wrote:
> Try another usb cable.
>
> Jim ab3cv
>
> On Sep 30, 2017, at 8:03 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
> Rick,
>
> It is strange that Device Manager
My friend Ian makes some good points. Just to clarify though, the
SDR-IQ/SpectraVue combination does provide spectrum, waterfall and combinations
of the two viewing. Personally, I run the combo view. I guess thirty years of
sitting in front of real spectrum analyzers makes me like to see a
On 9/30/2017 2:11 AM, Ian White wrote:
For measurement purposes I love the SDR-IQ and SpectraVue; but operating and
contesting are a different application.
Excellent analysis, Ian. I agree completely. FWIW, Elecraft is very much
in touch with the contesting world -- K6XX works there, and
Jim:
What size SVGA monitors do you use? I presume there is a tradeoff between real
estate being used by the monitors versus preferred viewing size for seeing what
the P3 can provide.
Thanks,
Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> On Sep 30, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
You raise some great points, Ian. The choice of which type of panadapter to
use, as well as how to configure and integrate it, depends greatly on what
your purpose is for using one in the first place. We certainly have an
abundance of riches in the choices available today!
You've inspired me to
N7WS wrote:
>
>"SpectraVue software is the only SDR software I've ever liked. It interfaces
>with the K3 seamlessly. Every other program I've tried has been installed
>and
>quickly uninstalled. Sometimes more than once, usually having me ask
>myself,
>"Self, what were you thinking?" before
QKK? "How many knobs does your radio have?"
QKK 146 "My radio has 146 knobs"
QKU? "How many of those do you know how to use"
QKU 2 "I know how to use 2 of them"
QKB? "Would one of those be the Big Knob?"
QKB "Yep"
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 9/30/2017 12:10 PM,
I have an odd issue that is only happening on 15 meters, and I notice it most
in digital modes because they are 100% duty cycle. My first transmissions on
the band are at reduced power from my power setting (usually 5 W), but the
indicated output slowly builds over 2 or 3 transmission cycles to
ND0B (North Dakota Bill) is two grids away from the FFMA award for
working all grids in the lower 48 states on 6M. This is a quote from his
website:
"More recently I have been experimenting with RTL dongles and SDR
Console on receive for 6m. The sensitivity and noise immunity of this
Bob,
It sounds like your KX3 is "power hunting". The KX3 (and other Elecraft
transceivers) control power differently than any other amateur
transceiver, so you must ignore the common internet (and many data mode
instructions) in how to set up the KX3 for data modes.
Do you have sufficient
Windows after 7 has a “feature” that hides com ports in the device
manager. In the device manager, go to View on the menu bar and then
un-hide the hidden ports by clicking on Show Hidden Devices.
73,
Jim N3SZ
On Saturday, September 30, 2017, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Buddy,
Mike,
How did you check the value of the resistor. If you used your DMM while
it was in-circuit, then you have an open L33. The BFO would oscillate,
but the range would be restricted as yours is or more narrow.
First thing, check capacitors C173 and C174 to be certain you have the
correct
I read the post that Rick N6XI wrote about the problem getting the KI03B to
sync. With ports. I have the exact same problem with my K3 after I replaced a
defective KI03B main board. During the time that it took for my replacement
board to arrive, my computer in the shack failed. I purchased
It's not how many knobs but..how many knobs does the operator know how to
use correctly.
Bob, K4TAX
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 30, 2017, at 5:54 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
> QKK? "How many knobs does your radio have?"
> QKK 146 "My radio has 146 knobs"
>
> QKU?
On 9/30/2017 8:51 AM, Barry Baines wrote:
What size SVGA monitors do you use? I presume there is a tradeoff between real
estate being used by the monitors versus preferred viewing size for seeing what
the P3 can provide.
Exactly right. There's also the issue of finding monitors that will run
Buddy,
Load new drivers in the computer. The computer not indicating the COM
port assigned is a computer failure.
After loading the correct drivers, go into Device Manager and open the
ports section - unplug the USB cable and observe what goes away.
Then plug the USB cable in again and see
I've pretty much become resigned to the need to provide a dedicated DC voltage
to the monitors, etc... I'm hacking on a monitor like the two I'm using to
figure out where to bypass the internal power supply and tap in to provide
clean DC.
At this point, I'm simply trying to minimize the number
Don,
Thank you again for your very detailed response. I think I've found the
problem.
After doing the visual checks you suggested I wanted to try and isolate the
crystals to see if the problem was there.
I left L33 alone and carefully removed the BFO crystal that was accessible
without removing
Totally agree Bob.
It's the "Real Radio Man" arrogance that kicks in with a new radio.
As for the button/knobs vs. menu's argument, what is the difference
between a button or knob on the face of the rig that gets adjusted once
and never touched again and a making the same change with a menu?
Wow. Was this some sort of allergic reaction to someone else's opinion?
They make a drug for that.
Now that 70 lb rigs are declared only suitable for people with an
inferiority complex we can all relax in front of our HW-8s knowing that
anyone with a bigger rig doesn't match up to us in areas
Thanks Don.
I triple-checked the inductor wires and they are well soldered to the pads.
I also verified the value of the resistor across it, 5.1 Mohms. I reflowed
the solder anyway, but no change in the BFO frequency range.
If L33 wasn't connected would the oscillator even run?
If one of the two
Found one. Now to find an amp...
On Sep 29, 2017, at 3:09 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote:
Anyone?
73,
Steve, W1SFR
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And Doug Englebart, when asked why the mouse had 3 buttons
replied, "Because I could only cram 3 microswitches in the case.".
73 Bill AE6JV
On 9/30/17 at 9:17 AM, gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk (Ian White) wrote:
"Why do you have six monitors?" someone asked the author Terry
Pratchett.
His reply:
Good Evening,
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deciduous tree; they are turning gold and red. When the sun pops out
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