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

2011-04-27 Thread n6hz
Julian, The Morse sender has wpm range of between 1 and 60 wpm. I don't think that will work for QRSS. 73, paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-XG3-f-w-includes-CW-beacon-mode-tp6311176p6311452.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

[Elecraft] PX3 firmware version 1.48 now available for download

2017-02-23 Thread n6hz
serial command. As this is a general release, please direct all questions, bugs, etc to Elecraft Customer Support. Kindly, Paul N6HZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PX3-firmware-version-1-48-now-available-for-download-tp7627320.html Sent from the El

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 - PX3 taking 5 minutes to come on??? KXPA100 loses mind...

2017-02-13 Thread n6hz
Hi David, I'd prefer to have folks that are experiencing this problem email me directly. That way I can determine the best resolution path. The fix involves replacing a surface mount capacitor which is located under the power supply board on the front panel board. Kindly, Paul -- View

[Elecraft] XG3 Firmware revision 1.19 Available for download

2017-02-14 Thread n6hz
Tester to invoke a variety of complex macros using the programmable buttons in the Utility. Macros executed via the ‘W’ command can contain up to 93 characters. Very 73, Paul N6HZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG3-Firmware-revision-1-19-Available

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 - PX3 taking 5 minutes to come on??? KXPA100 loses mind...

2017-02-13 Thread n6hz
Jack, I'll bet your PX3 needs a capacitor mod. Please email me directly, my email is pauls at you know where dot com. Kindly, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] (Update) PX3 text not working

2016-09-02 Thread n6hz
Hi Tim, I just verified the bug on my unit here. I'll put it on the list. In the meantime you can set TxtAuto so it is enabled. This will automatically turn on the text window whenever the KX3 is put into a text mode, i.e. CW, or DATA. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] XG3 version 1.18 Production Firmware Released

2016-09-16 Thread n6hz
Elecraft XG3 Firmware 1.18 is now available for download using the XG3 Utility. Version 1.18 simply fixes a bug that caused the start frequency of a programmed sweep to increment by the sweep step size on the second sweep. (thank you Mark Crouch AC4D for finding it). No other features were

Re: [Elecraft] Device data retention times

2016-11-09 Thread n6hz
Hi Len, That certainly used to be a problem with older windowed EPROMS. I know that it's possible for FLASH cells to flip from cosmic radiation, and cells can go bad from repeated writing, but the bootroms we employ are loaded into write protected memory and are usually never re-written.

Re: [Elecraft] Device data retention times

2016-11-09 Thread n6hz
The battery is for the real time clock and has nothing to do with the flash on the MCU's. -Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Device-data-retention-times-tp7623895p7623903.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - utility, a question

2016-11-07 Thread n6hz
Hi Andy, I know it can get confusing with all the different macros. The K3 can be programmed with macros, the P3/SVGA can have keyboard macros saved using a keyboard and each of the Utilities allows macros to be created and used with a mouse click. The P3/SVGA accessory board allows up to 50

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Strangeness

2016-11-04 Thread n6hz
Hi Ken, Have you checked the voltage at the P3 12V input? On some earlier K3's (sorry I don't have the exact date), the 12V RCA jack on the back of the K3 lacked sufficient current to properly drive a P3 with the SVGA add-in board. A good test would be to see how the P3 acts when powered

Re: [Elecraft] Where to find K-Pod Utility and K-Pod firmware?

2016-10-24 Thread n6hz
Hi Keith, Version 1.09 of K-Pod firmware and the new K-Pod Utility will be available very shortly (hopefully this week). Note that you will also need the latest K3 firmware as well. Kindly, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Does not respond to the knob being rotated

2016-10-19 Thread n6hz
Hi Jim, It sounds to me like your encoder is bad. You will either need to send your PX3 back to Elecraft for repair or contact Elecraft for a replacement encoder (if you would like to do the work yourself). Please contact Elecraft support directly. They can be reached via email at:

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Does not respond to the knob being rotated

2016-10-19 Thread n6hz
Hi Brian, The PX3 encoder interface was changed in revision 1.25 (4/17/2015). This change greatly enhanced the operation of the select knob encoder. If you're experiencing severe 'jerkiness' of the encoder, it's usually a sign that the encoder is bad. It would however be interesting to see

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA/P3 Question -Waterfall Height Problem

2016-10-18 Thread n6hz
Hi Irwin, Looks like you found a bug. But as a work around I would suggest setting the SVGA waterfall height to operate on its own, independent of the P3's waterfall height. To do that, press the MENU button on the front of the P3 and using the encoder, select SVGA Menu. Then select 'WfEn'

[Elecraft] K-Pod Firmware 1.09 & Utility now available

2016-10-27 Thread n6hz
Production version 1.09 of K-Pod firmware is now available. We are also releasing the K-Pod Utility (Windows, OSX, Linux) which is used to program your K-Pod. Like all other Elecraft products, the Utility will automatically download the latest version of firmware. Please BE SURE TO READ the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 wonky on 30 meters

2016-10-31 Thread n6hz
Hi Bob, The first thing I would try is to perform a parameter reset on the P3. Note that this will erase any settings such as FN keys etc that you have programmed, so you may want to save the configuration with P3 Utility or write them down. To perform the parameter reset, turn off the P3 and

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Green Bar Cursor Jumpy

2017-04-11 Thread n6hz
Hi Scott, Be sure that you have the PX3 connected DIRECTLY to the KX3. The KXPA100 then connects to the PX3. Refer to page 9 of the PX3 manual. If after you've verified the correct connections and you're still having trouble, please email me directly at Elecraft. My email is pauls at you

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Digital terminal questions

2017-04-18 Thread n6hz
need additional help or have any questions, please email me directly. My email is pauls at you know where dot com. (elecraft) Kindly, Paul N6HZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Digital-terminal-questions-tp7629446p7629482.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Tx Mon Display

2017-08-01 Thread n6hz
Hi Roger, No that is not possible with the current design. The TXMON feature detects and displays the DC envelope of the RF signal. In order to display actual RF spectrum we would need to use a different coupler (direct sampling) and we'd also need a much faster analog to digital converter.

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Lag

2017-08-16 Thread n6hz
I haven't verified this, but one thing you might try is to turn PA MODE to OFF on the KX3. You'll then need to turn on/off the KXPA100 manually since the KX3 will no longer be pinging the KXPA100. This should eliminate the cursor/marker lag on the PX3. Kindly, Paul -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] K3s error message KP1

2017-08-18 Thread n6hz
Hi Sid, The KP1 error message has to do with the K-Pod. Make sure you are running the latest K3 firmware. If you're still having a problem after upgrading your firmware, please email me directly at Elecraft. My email is pauls at you know where dot com. Kindly, Paul -- View this

Re: [Elecraft] P3 VGA Question

2017-05-11 Thread n6hz
Hi Doug, The P3/SVGA board does its own 2048 point FFT on IQ data that is passed down from the P3 front panel. The sampling rate is the same for either the P3's LCD display or the SVGA. There's also a bunch of black magic to take care of things like fixed tune and receive path gain

Re: [Elecraft] Problem saving PX3 configuration

2017-10-17 Thread n6hz
Hi Dave, I sent you an email, please check your inbox. The problem you're describing sounds a lot like an issue we had with a few early PX3's and the on-board EEPROM. 73, Paul -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Left span limit changes

2018-06-11 Thread n6hz
Hi Fred, Thanks for the report, I've added this to my bug list. 73, Paul -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Left span limit changes

2018-06-11 Thread n6hz
Hi Bill, Currently the P3 stores span and reference level based on band, but not mode. It would get pretty complicated to add mode into the mix. I know quite a few customers have had great results with the Genovation keyboard and setting up macros to do this. The next BETA release of P3/SVGA

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 internal spurious

2018-01-04 Thread n6hz
Hi Rooby, This is normal for a PX3 that is not connected to anything. The 'spurs' you see will not show up once the unit is connected to a KX3 and the KX3 in turn is connected to an antenna. Kindly 73, Paul -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Bar Cursor

2018-10-15 Thread n6hz
Hi Ed, Are there magenta and green arrows toward the bottom of the spectrum display? These indicate where the cursors are relative to your current center frequency. If you are in fixed tune mode, you can easily re-center your VFO A cursor by two consecutive long presses of the SPAN/CENTER

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Sharing of Keyboard and Mouse on One USB Port

2019-10-28 Thread n6hz
Hi Paul, The K4 supports composite keyboard/mouse USB devices. 73, Paul -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] P3 Firmware 1.16 and SVGA 1.04 now available

2012-04-27 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
P3 Version 1.16, SVGA version 1.04 and P3 Utility version 1.12.4.26 are all now available from the Elecraft website. We are suggesting that users update their P3 Utility to the latest version. P3 Utility is available at: http://www.elecraft.com/software/P3/P3_Utility_Setup_1_12_4_26.exe P3

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Firmware 1.16 and SVGA 1.04 now available

2012-04-30 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
of it. 73, Larry N8LP Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote P3 Version 1.16, SVGA version 1.04 and P3 Utility version 1.12.4.26 are all now available from the Elecraft website. We are suggesting that users update their P3 Utility to the latest version. P3 Utility is available at: http

Re: [Elecraft] Issue with new P3/P3SVGA firmware

2012-05-07 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Ian, As far as I know no one else is experiencing this. When you upgraded to the new firmware did load both the SVGA and P3? You can verify this by using the P3 Utility, it will show the version information of both the P3 and SVGA. -Paul Ian Kahn - Ham wrote I uploaded the new

Re: [Elecraft] New P3 Software and Firmware

2012-05-07 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Thanks Tom, 73, P3/SVGA team -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-P3-Software-and-Firmware-tp7507944p7537006.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] P3 -- Span slow to update

2012-05-08 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Nate, I was able to verify that in version 1.09 span changes are a little faster than 1.16 . We'll take a look at that since we added quite a bit of code to support the SVGA and fixed some remote control commands. 73, Paul Nate Bargmann wrote A couple of weeks ago I updated the P3

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA reset and frame freeze, anyone else?

2012-05-18 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Bill, There is a known P3/SVGA slowdown around 150 KHz span width. You mention that you are using 1.16 firmware in the P3, what is the firmware version of the SVGA? (there are two separate pieces of firmware needed). You may need to upgrade your P3 utility to the latest revision

Re: [Elecraft] P3 +12V mod for K3

2012-05-18 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Brian, I was able to do my K3 (which has just about everything in it) by simply removing the back bottom cover, the rear fan plate and the ATU. I left everything else installed. Since mine also has a K144XV, I simply let fan plate carefully dangle while I pulled the old components out and

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Keyboard

2012-05-21 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi David, I'm currently working on the USB keyboard option for the P3. I can't give an exact release date, but I'm guessing in the next month or two. Do you currently run much data and if so, what mode? 73, Paul David Fine wrote Don't want to be pushy, but now that we have the KAT

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Keyboard

2012-05-21 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
The P3/SVGA keyboard is designed to work with the data modes currently available on the K3. 73, Paul WB4SON wrote Hey Paul, Nice to hear you are onto the P3 USB Interface. I've never been 100% clear on the proposed future capabilities, so I've been dreaming (which is good but

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Keyboard

2012-05-21 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Tony, Yes, in order to use the USB keyboard on the P3 you will need to install the SVGA option. The SVGA board has the USB port. Once installed, a USB keyboard can then be plugged in directly. Nothing else is needed. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Please suggest video capture?

2012-05-23 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml -- Paul Saffren - n6hz Firmware Engineer Elecraft Inc. 831.763.4211 www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Please-suggest-video-capture-tp7556467.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA interference -

2012-06-01 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Bob, We're taking a look at it now. A shorter ribbon cable is a possibility, but maybe there is a simple way to dress the existing cable by folding it and holding it with some sort of clip. Just thinking out loud. -Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Please suggest video capture?

2012-06-01 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Thanks everybody. Unfortunately my desktop does not have a free slot available and from what I can tell there're really no good USB solution. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Please-suggest-video-capture-tp7556467p7556924.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA interference -

2012-06-04 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
I've found some adhesive clips that will allow the ribbon cable to be dressed along the left inside panel. They should be available by the end of this week, by request, no charge (EPN: E980228). All future P3 kits and factory assembled units will be getting them as well. Thanks for all your

[Elecraft] P3/SVGA 1920x1080 Resolution Beta Firmware

2012-06-06 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
For those of you have the P3/SVGA board installed and are trying to use the 1920x1080 resolution without success, we have a beta firmware image file available which should resolve the problem. To perform the update, make sure you have version 1.12.4.26 of the P3 Utility installed. It can be

[Elecraft] P3/SVGA 1920x1080 Resolution Beta Firmware

2012-06-06 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
For those of you who have the P3/SVGA board installed and are trying to use the 1920x1080 resolution without success, we have a beta firmware image file available which should resolve the problem. To perform the update, make sure you have version 1.12.4.26 of the P3 Utility installed. It can

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA usb keyboard

2012-06-07 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Adrian, The USB keyboard option is still in development and is designed to work with most USB keyboards. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-usb-keyboard-tp7557267p7557270.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification

2012-06-22 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
I did the first one at my bench, and while I had a solder sucker available to me, I didn't use it. I simply used some de-soldering braid. First I removed the old F2 part, then completely filled the holes with new solder and finally used the solder-wick to remove all the solder. Works like a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - panadapter or subreceiver

2012-07-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Robert, Having never used a panadapter until working at Elecraft, I can honestly say that I can't imagine having a station without one. With a P3 (or LP-Pan for that matter) I can literally see the band at a glance. One of the really nice features is the history or waterfall, which allows

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - RTTY, PSK31 CW on P3 display

2012-07-06 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Giuliano, We're currently wrapping this up and should have some beta firmware for the P3/SVGA shortly. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-RTTY-PSK31-CW-on-P3-display-tp7558704p7558721.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA 1920x1080 Resolution Beta Firmware

2012-07-13 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
This is a test message. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-1920x1080-Resolution-Beta-Firmware-tp7557224p7559075.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta firmware available- Data terminal mode

2012-07-23 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Since the firmware is in BETA please direct all bugs and comments to me. My email is pauls at elecraft. 73, Paul Paul Saffren Firmware Engineer Elecraft Inc. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta firmware available- Data terminal mode

2012-07-24 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Since this is BETA firmware it may have some bugs and features yet to be implemented. Also note that using BETA firmware may alter your saved settings within the P3/SVGA. Use at your own risk, but please forward any comments, requests or bugs to me. Here's how to download and install the

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

2012-07-26 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Mike, If you look on your external display at the very bottom of the screen you should see a blue status bar. On the left it will show either rx or TX based on whether the K3 is transmitting or not. On the right there will be a small asterisk if the SVGA card detects a valid USB keyboard

Re: [Elecraft] bug with P3 VGA USB kbd software

2012-07-29 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Howard, On my monitor it shows slightly above bottom. When the box is gone and you are not entering text for the macros, does the display look correct? In other words, is the bottom white line of the frame visible? It wouldn't be that big of a deal to move the box up slightly, however

Re: [Elecraft] bug with P3 VGA USB kbd software

2012-07-30 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Howard, One other thing, are you using HRD or some other computer application to control the K3? If you are, you may want to try it without that. -Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/bug-with-P3-VGA-USB-kbd-software-tp7560003p7560075.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Anomalies

2012-08-01 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Jim, I haven't been able to duplicate that bug, can you tell me what resolution you are using on the SVGA and if you are in fixed tune or tracking mode? You are correct in that the characters are coming over the serial port from the K3. That's why I find it strange that the SVGA could be

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Anomalies

2012-08-01 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
I've emailed you directly on this. -Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Anomalies-tp7560119p7560134.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Anomalies

2012-08-01 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Adrian, I am pretty sure you can simply program a macro to do this. Have you tried it? 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Anomalies-tp7560119p7560135.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Keyboard

2012-08-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Jim, Those inexpensive adapters are passive signal converters, there is no changing of the PS/2 keyboard protocol to USB going on in there. Currently the P3/SVGA board does not support PS/2 keyboards. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] P3/SVGA BETA 1.18/1.07 Now available for download

2012-08-03 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
size). -- Paul Saffren - n6hz Firmware Engineer Elecraft Inc. 831.763.4211 www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-BETA-1-18-1-07-Now-available-for-download-tp7560259.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.18

2012-08-04 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
FPGA4 is not included in this release by design. This file is not being used by the system even though it was included in previous releases. 73, Paul - N6HZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-v1-18-tp7560334p7560346.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] P3SVGA Data Terminal in CW Mode

2012-08-06 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Roy, What is the extra character that is being sent? 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3SVGA-Data-Terminal-in-CW-Mode-tp7560437p7560461.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK31 Problem

2012-08-13 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Roy, One thing to try is to program a memory on the K3 to send the PSK31 and see if you're also missing characters using that method. Performing this test would help identify where the problem is. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes

2012-09-04 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Tom, There are several factors that control the number of Rx and Tx window line counts. The resolution of the display, the height of the waterfall and the font size are the most important settings. Obviously if you're trying to use a large font (fntD=3) and a low resolution (1024x768) with

[Elecraft] Your P3/SVGA Keyboard?

2012-09-10 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
I'm in the process of putting together a list of suggested USB keyboards for the Elecraft P3/SVGA board and could use your help. I've got a few favorites here that work great, but it would be nice to know what you're using. Please email me directly, pauls at elecraft. 73, Paul -- View

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Blinking Red LEDs

2012-09-11 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Roy, This is completely normal operation of P3 and SVGA board (if installed). 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Blinking-Red-LEDs-tp7562487p7562491.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 firm ware

2012-09-18 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Frank, We're in final beta now, so it shouldn't be much longer. If you'd like to download this beta and try it out, it can be found HERE ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/Be sure to read the included PDF file for instructions. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) XG3 RF generator software port selection

2012-09-21 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Nels, If you want to use the XG3 with a USB port you'll need to order the KXUSB cable from Elecraft. This has a USB connector on one end and a 3.5mm stereo male plug on the other. The XG3 utility DOES have the ability to change com ports. Bring up the utility and click on the PORT tab, then

Re: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope Requirements?

2012-09-24 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
On my bench is a Rigol DS1202CA 200 MHz/2GSa/s scope. It replaced a Tektronix that burned out it's EL backlight supply. The Rigol is a great piece of test equipment and it's pretty evident they had several Tek scopes to play with during the design process. While this is a Chinese scope, it is

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA

2012-09-28 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi David, What are the versions of firmware in your P3 and SVGA boards? (you can find this out by connecting the P3 utility to the P3.) It sure sounds like you have some early firmware, the flattening out of the spectral trace when moving the VFO knob was fixed some time ago. BTW the SVGA is

Re: [Elecraft] Really wide VGA monitor cursor for VFO B when split

2012-10-01 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Michael, The transmit width is not affected by the receive bandwidth, as you figured out. Let me play around with the Tx indicator's color and see if I can make something work for a future release. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] SVGA Instant Peak Trace

2012-10-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Roy, This is normal operation as the SVGA board comes up and starts FFT processing. -Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Instant-Peak-Trace-tp7563588p7563617.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA trace on TX

2012-10-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Stephen, During TX the P3/SVGA's display is frozen. Are you speaking of the TX cursor (red) when working split or when Rit/Xit is turned on? -Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-trace-on-TX-tp7563602p7563618.html Sent from the Elecraft

[Elecraft] New P3/SVGA 1.20/1.10 firmware is available

2012-10-02 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
New P3/SVGA firmware is now available as a general release. This firmware is currently shipping in all new factory built and kit P3's and SVGA boards. If you are upgrading from a BETA release, please make sure data terminal mode and fixed tune are turned OFF before upgrading. You will need

Re: [Elecraft] P3 inverted tuning

2012-10-03 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Dan, Thank you for emailing me that you were able to resolve the problem by performing a parameter reset of the P3. Please feel to contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Span Readout Anomaly

2012-10-04 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi John, I can't duplicate that bug here. First try a parameter reset by holding the MENU and powering up using the POWER key. If the problem is still present, email me directly at pauls at elecraft dot com. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA firmware Version question

2012-10-08 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
EXCEPT FOR *SVGA*. 9) Click on the *Send Checked Items to P3* button. 10) The SVGA board should now load correctly. After loading the SVGA board, you can continue to load the individual FPGA files using the check boxes. 73, Paul Paul Saffren - N6HZ Firmware Engineer Elecraft Inc. 831-763-4211

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Keyboard compatibility

2012-10-15 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Glen, I am not sure about the Microsoft wireless keyboard, does it have mouse with it? The USB on the SVGA does not support composite keyboards, in other words, those with mice. The Logitech K360 wireless works really good and I think you can still find them at Staples for around $15 each.

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 Quesiton

2012-10-25 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
The XG3 cannot be tuned by 1 Hz steps, the resolution is a function of the operating frequency but generally it is within 24 Hz of the selected frequency. If your VFO application does not require this accuracy, the XG3 may be a good choice. However as Wayne outlined, proper filtering would be

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Disappointing text display !?

2012-10-30 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Heinz, This is a function of how the K3 decodes CR/LF and passes it to the P3/SVGA. This is on Wayne's list for the K3. 73, -Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-Disappointing-text-display-tp7564803p7564817.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] KXSER Exchange Cable

2012-11-14 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Roy, Yes, the KXSER cable will work to update your KAT500. The KAT500 uses a 3.5mm stereo plug for the serial port. This is the same style used on the K144XV, KX3, W2 and XG3 products. -Paul __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] XG50

2012-11-15 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi John, You can buy it now, it's on our order page. The XG50 comes as a kit of 9 parts including the PCB and takes about 15 minutes to build (if that). 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG50-tp7565676p7565710.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 -- Span slow to update

2012-12-19 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Dan, When you upgraded the P3 firmware to 1.20, did you also upgrade the SVGA firmware as well? To ensure this happens, download and install the latest version of the P3 Utility which can found HERE http://I:\Private\n6hz\source_backup . If you ever want to go back to an older release

Re: [Elecraft] P3 -- Span slow to update

2012-12-19 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Dan, When you upgraded the P3 firmware to 1.20, did you also upgrade the SVGA firmware as well? To ensure this happens, download and install the latest version of the P3 Utility which can found (the correct link) HERE http://www.elecraft.com/software/P3/P3_Utility_Setup_1_12_10_4.exe .

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Freeze.

2013-01-11 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
We've identified an issue that can sometimes cause the SVGA to freeze when the encoder on the P3 is moved very rapidly. We are working on a solution. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Freeze-tp7568550p7568565.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Bright line in bar cursors

2013-07-18 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Steve, I talked with Alan about this and it looks like it is something we could add, probably via a menu entry. We'll put it on the to-do list. Paul Paul Saffren - N6HZ Project Manager Elecraft Inc. 831-763-4211 x122 www.elecraft.com On 7/14/2013 7:23 PM, WX2S [via Elecraft] wrote: Hi

Re: [Elecraft] scroll SVGA Received Info: Added Feature

2013-07-19 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Steve, There really isn't much to scroll. Unlike a PC with gobs of memory, the SVGA is using an embedded processor with a limited amount of RAM. At best there would only be a few lines of text to scroll. A better work around would be to go to a smaller font with a higher resolution and set

Re: [Elecraft] Scroll SVGA Received Info: added feature

2013-07-22 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Steve, Adding more memory to the SVGA is simply not feasible. Have you tried using the scroll-lock key to freeze the display? Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Scroll-SVGA-Received-Info-added-feature-tp7576932p7577004.html Sent from the

[Elecraft] XG3 version 1.16 firmware now available

2013-08-19 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
element of the first character in a Morse string was being omitted. 73, Paul (n6hz) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG3-version-1-16-firmware-now-available-tp7577887.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA RTTY decode question

2013-08-27 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hello Hisashi, The P3/SVGA terminal mode which allows you to display decoded CW/RTTY/PSK31 text on an external monitor uses the decoder built in to the K3. If you are missing characters on the SVGA display, first make sure that the K3 is correctly configured to decode the correct mode.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA; chars randomly omitted during Tx

2013-09-11 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Stewart, We, along with many of our customers have had very good luck with the Logitech K360 Wireless keyboard. It can often be found very inexpensively online.Stay away from keyboards that have built in mice, or what are call composite devices. The SVGA USB driver does not support

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA display problem 1920x1080

2013-09-25 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Mike, The SVGA card uses an embedded VGA controller. This means that we're limited to two possible pixel clocks for the 1920x1080 resolution. Some monitors cannot sync to the pixel clocks and this causes the display to show the two black areas you noticed.Try setting manual mode on your

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Query

2013-10-07 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
David, Simply press the MENU button on the front of the P3, then using the SELECT knob, scroll through the menu until you get to VFO CURSOR TYPE . Then press the SELECT knob in to toggle between U and BAR . 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 set up

2013-10-21 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi David, One thing to check that is fairly common is the 3.5mm serial jack which plugs into the top of the XG3. Just make sure that it's fully inserted into the top. If you're still having trouble, please contact Elecraft support for additional help. 73, Paul -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboard for P3 SVGA

2013-11-06 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Jim, The keyboard I use here is the Logitech K360. You can usually find them at a great discount from Staples and Amazon. Technically speaking, the USB stack on the SVGA board is looking for a basic PC BIOS keyboard. 73, Paul -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] [P3} SVGA resolution text decoding, etc.

2013-11-07 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Jim, #1) Try turning off the auto mode on your monitor. The P3/SVGA may be outputting a pixel clock that is incompatible with your monitor. Also, just as a test, change the P3/SVGA resolution down to 1024x768 and see if the screen fills correctly. #2) Currently there is no way to

Re: [Elecraft] P3 display hanging

2013-11-11 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Tim, Are you using Fixed Tune mode on the P3/SVGA? In Fixed Tune mode, there is quite a bit if information passing between the K3 and P3/SVGA and it sounds like the Commander polling is affecting this communication. Try using Tracking Mode on the P3/SVGA and see if that solves the hanging

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Problem

2013-12-04 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Larry, It sounds like the SVGA is not seeing that the K3 has stopped transmitting and has gone into receive. Here are some suggestions: 1) Make sure both the SVGA and P3 are running latest firmware. P3 1.26 SVGA 1.16 2) Ensure that the serial cable going between the K3 and P3 is good and

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA USB Keyboard transmission controls

2013-12-16 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Sam, Version 1.16 of the P3/SVGA firmware sends the text assigned to a key without respecting the current Tx mode (VOX, CR, etc). I've since fixed this and it will be included in the next firmware release, which hopefully will be available for beta testing soon. 73, Paul -- View

Re: [Elecraft] XG3

2013-12-23 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Bruce, Go ahead and give me a call here at Elecraft and I'll explain exactly how to set it up. 73, Paul Saffren N6HZ Project Manager Elecraft Inc. 831-763-4211 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG3-tp7581914p7581955.html Sent from the Elecraft

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