Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Installation Problem

2017-09-30 Thread Jim Miller
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,

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Installation Problem

2017-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
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

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The times they are a changin

2017-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
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

[Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-09-30 Thread Mike Maiorana
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

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Ian White
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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
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

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Ian White
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:

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
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

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Installation Problem

2017-09-30 Thread Jim Sr Sturges
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

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Wes Stewart
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

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Jim Brown
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

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Barry Baines
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:

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Dave Fugleberg
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

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Ian White
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

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-30 Thread Fred Jensen
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,

[Elecraft] KX3: slow build to full power on 15 meters only

2017-09-30 Thread R Edward
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

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Jim Brown
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

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: slow build to full power on 15 meters only

2017-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
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

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Installation Problem

2017-09-30 Thread Jim Sr Sturges
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,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
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

[Elecraft] KIO3B Installation Problem

2017-09-30 Thread louis a. ives
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

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-30 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
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?

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Jim Brown
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

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Installation Problem

2017-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
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

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Clay Autery
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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-09-30 Thread Mike Maiorana
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

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-30 Thread Kevin Stover, AC0H
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?

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-30 Thread Kevin der Kinderen
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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-09-30 Thread Mike Maiorana
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

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a Kio2 for my K2

2017-09-30 Thread Stephen Roberts
Found one. Now to find an amp... On Sep 29, 2017, at 3:09 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote: Anyone? 73, Steve, W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] [OT] was Re: SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Bill Frantz
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:

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2017-09-30 Thread kev...@coho.net
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