K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.57: Synchronous AM Detection (AM-S); misc. improvements

[AD4C2009]

Your are right Phil,what else,nothing,they are the best !!!
 
AD4C
 


"For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3"

--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Philippe Trottet <[hidden email]> wrote:


From: Philippe Trottet <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Rev. 3.76: Per-band/per-mode NR;FM/repeater/xvtr changes; delayed M>V; message erase
To: "Wayne Burdick" <[hidden email]>, "Hector Padron" <[hidden email]>
Cc: [hidden email]
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 2:34 AM


"For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3"

We can add:  Elecraft...By Ham's, for Ham's...What else !

Thanks for the release, already downloaded, great !

73's
Philippe
A65BI
K3#3616


>>> Hector Padron <[hidden email]> 26-01-2010 6:08 >>>
Cool,!! downloaded and working already in my K3,was waiting for that
separated NR settings per mode,now we are in business,thanks Elecraft
team.

AD4C



"For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3"

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From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Rev. 3.76: Per-band/per-mode NR;
FM/repeater/xvtr changes; delayed M>V; message erase
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]>,
[hidden email], [hidden email]
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 12:30 AM


K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.76 (with DSP rev. 2.52) is now 
available.

This revision has something for just about everyone, but especially 
those who use NR (noise reduction), and those who have (or will soon 
have) a K144XV 2-meter module. See release notes below.

Please send any questions to [hidden email]. For instructions

on how to load beta firmware, see:

      http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 

73,
Wayne
N6KR

* * *

MCU 3.76 / DSP 2.52, 1-23-2010


Changes related to K144XV, transverters, FM, and repeaters:

* REPEATER REVerse: If a repeater offset is in use (+/-),
holding REV switches VFO A to the repeater's input frequency.

* RF POWER BARGRAPH: Now shows *tenths of a milliwatt* when
using low-level transverter I/O (applies to both the K144XV and
external transverters). 10 bars = about 1.00 mW at the IF. This
corresponds to about 10 W output when using the K144XV.

* COARSE TUNING WITH XVTR OFFSETS:  Fixed problem with
VFO display when using COARSE tuning steps in combination
with a non-zero transverter frequency offset (CONFIG:XVn OFS).

* IMPROVED FM RECEIVE: FM demodulation algorithm
refined to reduce signal distortion.

* FM SQUELCH: No longer opens briefly during memory recall.

* "ANT3" REMINDER WHEN K144XV SELECTED: If you switch
to a band configured for use with the Elecraft K144XV internal 2-m
module, “ANT3” is flashed to remind you to use the separate
BNC antenna jack provided on the fan panel, rather than ANT1/2.


Other new features and improvements:

* NR (NOISE REDUCTION) ON/OFF: This is now saved
on a per-band/per-receiver basis (same as NB). NR ADJ
(noise reduction setting) is stored independently for each mode.

* TX MESSAGE MEMORY ERASE:  To completely erase a
transmit message buffer, tap REC, then M1-M4, then CLR.
Note that erasing a CW/DATA memory will not erase a DVR
Message assigned to the same M1-M4 switch, and vice-versa.

* ERR PTT & ERR KEY (rig keyed at power-up): These error
conditions no longer lock out the POWER switch.

* DELAYED MEMORY RECALL (M>V): In CONFIG:MEM 0-9,
tap '1' to select "M>V NOR" or "M>V DLY". NOR is the default,
resulting in “live” memory recall as you rotate VFO A. In the
"DLY"
case, the receiver is not updated until you tap M>V a second
time to exit memory recall. You may prefer “DLY” if you have
external gear that switches as the K3 changes bands.

* 40-M TX RANGE EXTENDED TO 7.650 MHz (12 W MAX): TX
near the first I.F. has always been disabled from 7.550 to 8.990
MHz to protect the 8.21 MHz trap on the KAT3 or KANT3 module.
At power settings of 12 W or lower, the upper limit is now 7.650
MHz, allowing use of some additional MARS channels.


Remote Control Command Changes:

* XF/XF$ COMMAND ADDED: Returns crystal filter number (1-5)
presently selected for main (XF) and sub receiver (XF$). GET only.
Not usable during BSET or REVerse.

* SQUELCH STATUS ADDED TO IC COMMAND: Byte e,
bits 4 (main RX) and 3 (sub RX). 1 = squelched. (Works for both
FM and non-FM squelch.)

* SUB RX NR STATUS ADDED TO IC COMMAND: Byte e, bit 2.


E
EINIT (EEPROM Initialization) Changes:

    - PL deviation (FM) set to 0.36 kHz (was 0.00)
    - Power output set to 5/50 W (was 0)
    - CONFIG:SPLT SV set to YES
    - RTTY mark tone set to 2125 Hz (was 1275)


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[wayne burdick]

K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.94 (with DSP rev. 2.54) is now  
available. See release notes below for details.

Please send any questions to [hidden email]. For instructions  
on how to load beta firmware, see:

      http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm

73,
Wayne
N6KR

* * *

New Features:


* SEPARATE RECEIVE EQ FOR CW MODE: To set up CW RX EQ, select CW mode,  
then use MAIN:RX EQ. To set up voice-mode RX EQ, select any non-CW  
mode except DATA. (Mode can be changed while in the menu.)

* SEPARATE TRANSMIT EQ FOR SSB MODE: The SSB transmit passband can now  
be set up differently from AM/FM/ESSB. To set up SSB TX EQ, select USB  
or LSB with ESSB off, then use MAIN:TX EQ. To set up AM/FM/ESSB TX EQ,  
select AM, FM, or USB/LSB with ESSB on. (To turn ESSB on/off, tap ‘1’  
in CONFIG:TX ESSB. When ON ,the “+” mode icon appears.) Also see TE  
command, below.
       
* TRANSMIT EQ SETUP COMMAND (TE): Can be used in switch macros (or  
software applications) to quickly optimize TX EQ settings for  
different  users or mics. For example, “TE-08+00+00+00+00+00+00+00;”  
cuts the 50-Hz EQ band by 8 dB.


Changes related to European FM and Repeater Operation:


* 12.5 AND 25 KHZ VFO INCREMENTS (FOR EU REPEATERS): Added 12.5 kHz  
and 25 kHz step sizes in FM mode. To specify step size, select FM  
mode, then use the CONFIG:VFO CRS menu entry.

* SQUELCH-CONTROLLED 1750-HZ PL TONE: Some EU repeaters require a 1750-
Hz PL tone burst to open. Previously, an 0.5-second burst was  
generated at the start of each transmission. Now, this tone is only  
generated if squelch is not already open. The squelch-controlled PL  
tone feature can be turned off by setting the PITCH parameter to PL  
OFF. With either the PL TONE or PL OFF setting, the operator can still  
do manual PL tone burst as described in the next item.

* MANUALLY CONTROLLED 1750-HZ PL TONE: The operator can now generate a  
variable-length tone burst at any time while transmitting by holding  
PITCH switch.

* PL TONE DEVIATION RANGE CHANGED: The deviation range for the 1750-Hz  
PL tone is now 1.5 to 6.0 kHz. The default, 3.6 kHz, is about 70% of 5  
kHz, as recommended for many EU repeaters.
The deviation for sub-audible tones is now stored separately and has a  
range of 150-600 Hz (default 360 Hz).


Other Changes:


* Full support for P3 Panadapter. Allows very fast K3-to-P3 response  
during VFO movement, etc.
       
* K3 Memory Editor: This revision of K3 firmware works with our new K3  
Memory Editor (Not yet released. Presently PC/Windows-only, but may  
eventually work on other platforms.) The memory editor will allow you  
to edit frequency memories 00-99 and, if desired, per-band quick  
memories (M1-M4). Each memory includes a “QSY” button, providing  
convenient memory selection. Memory contents can be saved in a file  
and shared with other K3 users. Further details to be posted elsewhere.
* MEMORY CHANNEL COMMAND (MC): This new remote-control command was  
created in support of the K3 Memory Editor (see above). Sending an MC  
command to the K3 loads VFOs from a memory (or “channel”), emulating  
M>V. It can be used in switch macros. Examples: “MC080;” loads memory  
#80. “MC100;” loads 160-m quick-memory M1. (For details on creating  
macros, refer to K3 Utility Help or the K3 Programmer’s Reference.)


For software developers:


* See TE and MC commands, above.

* TEXT BUFFER COMMAND (TB): This is an improvement over the “TT1”  
method for implementing a CW/data terminal. Returns number of transmit  
characters from KY<text> packets remaining to be sent, as well as a  
string containing all available characters, and RX character count.

* Fixed KY<text> problem in PSK-D/FSK-D modes: Sending packets during  
the 4-second idle time was delaying transmit until end of idle time.

* Now recognizing a slashed-zero character from the PC keyboard (0xD8)  
in KY<text> packets.Converted to regular zero.

* IC COMMAND: Added CONFIG:MEM 0-9 setting (byte a, bit 1).
       
* NOISE BLANKER LEVEL CONTROL: Added NL and NL$ commands to remotely  
set DSP and IF blanker levels for main and sub receivers. Refer to the  
K3 Programmer’s Reference, revision C10 or later.

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[Steve Ellington]

Special thanks for the mode-EQ.
I boost band 8 EQ in cw by 8db. Really helps copy and seems to make NR more
effective too. Of course that stunk for SSB and required changing, a pain.
Pain is now gone. Big 73!
Steve
N4LQ
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From: "Wayne Burdick" <[hidden email]>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]>;
<[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:32 PM
Subject: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.94: Enhancements to RX & TX
EQ, European FM & repeater operation, etc.


K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.94 (with DSP rev. 2.54) is now
available. See release notes below for details.

Please send any questions to [hidden email]. For instructions
on how to load beta firmware, see:

      http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm

73,
Wayne
N6KR

* * *

New Features:


* SEPARATE RECEIVE EQ FOR CW MODE: To set up CW RX EQ, select CW mode,
then use MAIN:RX EQ. To set up voice-mode RX EQ, select any non-CW
mode except DATA. (Mode can be changed while in the menu.)

* SEPARATE TRANSMIT EQ FOR SSB MODE: The SSB transmit passband can now
be set up differently from AM/FM/ESSB. To set up SSB TX EQ, select USB
or LSB with ESSB off, then use MAIN:TX EQ. To set up AM/FM/ESSB TX EQ,
select AM, FM, or USB/LSB with ESSB on. (To turn ESSB on/off, tap ‘1’
in CONFIG:TX ESSB. When ON ,the “+” mode icon appears.) Also see TE
command, below.

* TRANSMIT EQ SETUP COMMAND (TE): Can be used in switch macros (or
software applications) to quickly optimize TX EQ settings for
different  users or mics. For example, “TE-08+00+00+00+00+00+00+00;”
cuts the 50-Hz EQ band by 8 dB.


Changes related to European FM and Repeater Operation:


* 12.5 AND 25 KHZ VFO INCREMENTS (FOR EU REPEATERS): Added 12.5 kHz
and 25 kHz step sizes in FM mode. To specify step size, select FM
mode, then use the CONFIG:VFO CRS menu entry.

* SQUELCH-CONTROLLED 1750-HZ PL TONE: Some EU repeaters require a 1750-
Hz PL tone burst to open. Previously, an 0.5-second burst was
generated at the start of each transmission. Now, this tone is only
generated if squelch is not already open. The squelch-controlled PL
tone feature can be turned off by setting the PITCH parameter to PL
OFF. With either the PL TONE or PL OFF setting, the operator can still
do manual PL tone burst as described in the next item.

* MANUALLY CONTROLLED 1750-HZ PL TONE: The operator can now generate a
variable-length tone burst at any time while transmitting by holding
PITCH switch.

* PL TONE DEVIATION RANGE CHANGED: The deviation range for the 1750-Hz
PL tone is now 1.5 to 6.0 kHz. The default, 3.6 kHz, is about 70% of 5
kHz, as recommended for many EU repeaters.
The deviation for sub-audible tones is now stored separately and has a
range of 150-600 Hz (default 360 Hz).


Other Changes:


* Full support for P3 Panadapter. Allows very fast K3-to-P3 response
during VFO movement, etc.

* K3 Memory Editor: This revision of K3 firmware works with our new K3
Memory Editor (Not yet released. Presently PC/Windows-only, but may
eventually work on other platforms.) The memory editor will allow you
to edit frequency memories 00-99 and, if desired, per-band quick
memories (M1-M4). Each memory includes a “QSY” button, providing
convenient memory selection. Memory contents can be saved in a file
and shared with other K3 users. Further details to be posted elsewhere.
* MEMORY CHANNEL COMMAND (MC): This new remote-control command was
created in support of the K3 Memory Editor (see above). Sending an MC
command to the K3 loads VFOs from a memory (or “channel”), emulating
M>V. It can be used in switch macros. Examples: “MC080;” loads memory
#80. “MC100;” loads 160-m quick-memory M1. (For details on creating
macros, refer to K3 Utility Help or the K3 Programmer’s Reference.)


For software developers:


* See TE and MC commands, above.

* TEXT BUFFER COMMAND (TB): This is an improvement over the “TT1”
method for implementing a CW/data terminal. Returns number of transmit
characters from KY<text> packets remaining to be sent, as well as a
string containing all available characters, and RX character count.

* Fixed KY<text> problem in PSK-D/FSK-D modes: Sending packets during
the 4-second idle time was delaying transmit until end of idle time.

* Now recognizing a slashed-zero character from the PC keyboard (0xD8)
in KY<text> packets.Converted to regular zero.

* IC COMMAND: Added CONFIG:MEM 0-9 setting (byte a, bit 1).

* NOISE BLANKER LEVEL CONTROL: Added NL and NL$ commands to remotely
set DSP and IF blanker levels for main and sub receivers. Refer to the
K3 Programmer’s Reference, revision C10 or later.



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[wayne burdick]

K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.97 (with DSP rev. 2.58) is now  
available. This revision has several significant improvements; see  
release notes below. (Note that "QRQ" mode -- enhanced high-speed CW  
-- will be in the next release.)

Please send any questions to [hidden email]. For instructions  
on how to load beta firmware, see:

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73,
Wayne
N6KR

* * *

MCU 3.97 / DSP 2.58, 5-9-2010

* TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
supplement the flashing “TX” icon.

* DSP NOISE BLANKER IMPROVED: A new algorithm has
been added that makes the DSP NB more effective on
some types of noise. Odd-numbered DSP NB levels (t1-1,
t1-3, t1-5, etc.) apply the new algorithm, while even-numbered
levels use the original. To avoid unwanted interaction between
the NB and on-air signals, always use the lowest effective setting.

* CW KEYING ARTIFACT WITH AFX/DELAY ELIMINATED:
The “DELAY” settings of AFX previously created a small audio
artifact when listening to CW keying in the presence of background
noise or signals.

* AGC-OFF S-METER IMPROVEMENT: Turning AGC off no longer
results in a drop in the S-meter reading. This was most noticeable
in the presence of strong band noise.

* K144XV S-METER NOW ACCURATE: The S-meter reading is
now adjusted to account for RX gain when the K144XV is in use.

* TX NOISE GATE IMPROVED: The voice transmit noise gate
now uses a downward expander rather than simple gating.
See TX GATE menu entry for further details.

* MANUAL NOTCH: Pitch now defaults to 1000 rather than 2000 Hz.
This starting point is a better compromise between CW and SSB.

* ESSB ON/OFF COMMAND: The new “ES” control command
can be used to turn ESSB on/off via a switch macro or from a
software application. The K3 must also be in LSB or USB mode
before ESSB ON takes effect. (See K3 Programmer’s Reference.)

* BN REMOTE CONTROL COMMAND (BAND CHANGE):
Previously this command was “GET only”, returning the
present band number (00-24). It can now be used as a SET
command to switch to the desired band. For example, BN00;
switches to the last-used frequency on 160 m. Note: VFO B
will also be restored to its last frequency used on the new band,
except in the case where CONFIG:VFO IND is set to YES.

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[M0XDF]

Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?

I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.

Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!

To me this is a regrade step to satisfy those that don't look at the display.

It would have been better to send a double-bleep or something as you attempted to go into transmit.

Can this be made an option please?
73 de M0XDF
--
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writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer
(106-43 BC)

On 18 May 2010, at 20:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> * TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
> CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
> giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
> supplement the flashing “TX” icon.

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[The Smiths]

This is for the TX INHIBIT ONLY, not for TEST mode.  If you don't change it in your CONFIG menu, and you only HOLD the Band button to put yourself in TEST mode you have nothing to worry about.  It still works the same.  You will hear your tones.

 


 

> From: [hidden email]
> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:19:32 +0100
> To: [hidden email]
> CC: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
>
> Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
>
> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
>
> Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!
>
> To me this is a regrade step to satisfy those that don't look at the display.
>
> It would have been better to send a double-bleep or something as you attempted to go into transmit.
>
> Can this be made an option please?
> 73 de M0XDF
> --
> Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is
> writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer
> (106-43 BC)
>
> On 18 May 2010, at 20:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> > * TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
> > CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
> > giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
> > supplement the flashing “TX” icon.
>
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Correction, if you HOLD the MODE button.....
 


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Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 19:31:41 +0000



This is for the TX INHIBIT ONLY, not for TEST mode.  If you don't change it in your CONFIG menu, and you only HOLD the Band button to put yourself in TEST mode you have nothing to worry about.  It still works the same.  You will hear your tones.
 

 

> From: [hidden email]
> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:19:32 +0100
> To: [hidden email]
> CC: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
>
> Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
>
> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
>
> Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!
>
> To me this is a regrade step to satisfy those that don't look at the display.
>
> It would have been better to send a double-bleep or something as you attempted to go into transmit.
>
> Can this be made an option please?
> 73 de M0XDF
> --
> Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is
> writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer
> (106-43 BC)
>
> On 18 May 2010, at 20:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> > * TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
> > CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
> > giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
> > supplement the flashing “TX” icon.
>
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[M0XDF]

Very sorry, once I'd read if after you'd sent it, I understand my mistake. In which case I agree it’s a good thing.

Wayne, sorry to doubt you, my master. I shall not travel the path of the dark side!
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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but they know.

On 18 May 2010, at 20:31, The Smiths wrote:

>
> This is for the TX INHIBIT ONLY, not for TEST mode.  If you don't change it in your CONFIG menu, and you only HOLD the Band button to put yourself in TEST mode you have nothing to worry about.  It still works the same.  You will hear your tones.
>
>
>
>
>
>> From: [hidden email]
>> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:19:32 +0100
>> To: [hidden email]
>> CC: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
>>
>> Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
>>
>> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
>>
>> Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!
>>
>> To me this is a regrade step to satisfy those that don't look at the display.
>>
>> It would have been better to send a double-bleep or something as you attempted to go into transmit.
>>
>> Can this be made an option please?
>> 73 de M0XDF
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>> On 18 May 2010, at 20:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>
>>> * TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
>>> CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
>>> giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
>>> supplement the flashing “TX” icon.
>>

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[Vic K2VCO]

On 5/18/2010 12:19 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
>
> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if you've
> stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
>
> Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!

Remember that TX INHIBIT is not the same as TX TEST. What you get when you hold the right
side of the Mode button is TX TEST, in which the tones are not disabled.

TX INHIBIT is activated by either raising or lowering a control line connected to the
accessory plug, and is used for such things as sequencing in moonbounce setups, etc.
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[wayne burdick]

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

> Wayne, does this meen I can't hear the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?

Yes.

> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much  
> yet, but if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.

You can use TX TEST (hold function of the MODE switch) to practice  
keying as well as to check the sidetone monitor level. This is a much  
cleaner way of doing it than using TX INH, which is intended only for  
multi-radio inhibit use. Another way to check the sidetone monitor  
level is by using PITCH.

Will these workarounds do the trick?

Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR

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[W7GJ, Lance]

On 5/18/2010 7:39 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!
>
> Remember that TX INHIBIT is not the same as TX TEST. What you get when you hold the right
> side of the Mode button is TX TEST, in which the tones are not disabled.
>
> TX INHIBIT is activated by either raising or lowering a control line connected to the
> accessory plug, and is used for such things as sequencing in moonbounce setups, etc.

TNX for the explanation on the TX INHIBIT.  Yes, it seems to work here ;-) However,
it it too bad it is not remembered by band so it would automatically go into effect
when one switches to a band where a separate XMTR is being used :-(  For example,
that is the setup here on 2m, using a separate receive converter fed into the K3, and
a 100w IC746 as the XMTR.  In the meantime, I have the 2m xnsverter output turned all
the way down in power and terminated in a 50 ohm resistor.

VY 73, Lance

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[M0XDF]

Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit - sorry Wayne
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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parents were created for. -Ogden Nash (1902-1971)


On 18 May 2010, at 20:45, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>
>> Wayne, does this meen I can't hear the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
>
> Yes.
>
>> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much  
>> yet, but if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
>
> You can use TX TEST (hold function of the MODE switch) to practice  
> keying as well as to check the sidetone monitor level. This is a much  
> cleaner way of doing it than using TX INH, which is intended only for  
> multi-radio inhibit use. Another way to check the sidetone monitor  
> level is by using PITCH.
>
> Will these workarounds do the trick?

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[wayne burdick]

No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit -  
> sorry Wayne
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Lance,

Add a bit of decode logic to the band outputs to decode the bands of
interest to you, and use the output to activate the TX INH for that band.
Yeah, I know it is not internal, but it is so easy to do.  I don't think
there are many out there with this specific requirement.

73,
Don W3FPR

Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote:
> TNX for the explanation on the TX INHIBIT.  Yes, it seems to work here ;-) However,
> it it too bad it is not remembered by band so it would automatically go into effect
> when one switches to a band where a separate XMTR is being used :-(  For example,
> that is the setup here on 2m, using a separate receive converter fed into the K3, and
> a 100w IC746 as the XMTR.  In the meantime, I have the 2m xnsverter output turned all
> the way down in power and terminated in a 50 ohm resistor.
>
>  
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I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
time

73

Jay

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Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm,
improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit -  
> sorry Wayne
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[Gary Gregory]

Now you know that is NOT going to happen..and I am an ex-Dealer too!

>From experience the "Big 3" would take anywhere from a day or two to no
reply at all for anything of this nature and usually it was "less than
helpful" at best.

Elecraft have set the bar way too high for "large" companies hamstrung (pun
intended) by management when it comes to contacting their factory people for
assistance. You do not hear about factory engineers communicating with their
customer base, they employed to design the "next black box" and bring it to
market.

My thoughts!...I have a Dxpedition to go to so I better make a move.

73's
Gary

On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 6:15 AM, Jay Rodaman <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
> time
>
> 73
>
> Jay
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:09 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector; [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm,
> improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
>
> No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> > Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit -
> > sorry Wayne
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[AD4C2009]

I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
time

73

Jay

 
And if you made a bet on the Elecraft quick technical support,sure you will be the winner.Try to call Icom,Yaesu or Kenwood just for a question,hahaha let me laugh,nobody will answer and if they do you will have to deal with a tech who has no idea or no clue about the problem you have,that is why we all are ELECRAFTERS !!!
 
AD4C


"For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3"

--- On Tue, 5/18/10, Jay Rodaman <[hidden email]> wrote:


From: Jay Rodaman <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
To: "'Wayne Burdick'" <[hidden email]>, [hidden email]
Cc: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <[hidden email]>, [hidden email]
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 8:15 PM


I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
time

73

Jay

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Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:09 PM
To: [hidden email]
Cc: Elecraft Reflector; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm,
improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit - 
> sorry Wayne
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[M0XDF]

For me, it's the fact that you get one of the partners responding almost instantly.
And taking the time to say that an end user being stupid and taking up their time is no problem.

If you guys over in the US get to vote at shows like Dayton, for your favourite/best manufacture, I sure hope your doing so for Elecraft.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174

On 18 May 2010, at 23:30, Hector Padron wrote:
I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
> time
> Jay
>  
> And if you made a bet on the Elecraft quick technical support,sure you will be the winner.Try to call Icom,Yaesu or Kenwood just for a question,hahaha let me laugh,nobody will answer and if they do you will have to deal with a tech who has no idea or no clue about the problem you have,that is why we all are ELECRAFTERS !!!
> -----Original Message-----
> No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

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[AD4C2009]

"There's no going back to a YaeKenIcom after driving a K3 for awhile :-) )"
 
Congratulations Jeff,now you are riding a real horse,,and after one month using it,the "Yaekenicom" will remain as a nightdream you had but when you woke up you came back to the real world of a pleasure and performance in your hands.Welcome to the increasing family of Elecrafters.
73 mate.
 
AD4C
 


"For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3"

--- On Tue, 5/18/10, Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF <[hidden email]> wrote:


From: Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
To: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[hidden email]>, [hidden email]
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 11:40 PM


Thats what did it for me too David,
I am now the proud owner of K3 # 4257 which will get its first airing (on HF) this weekend in Australias first WFF44 site at Undara Lava Tubes National Park.
(See  http://www.qsl.net/vk4fd/VK4FD_Activities.htm for more details)

The support here was the clincher in me buying my Elecraft K3.
(Added to the fact that I was an 'authorised driver' of Gary - VK4FD's K3 #679 for awhile so that I got to enjoy what a 'real radio' was like. There's no going back to a YaeKenIcom after driving a K3 for awhile :-) )


Jeff Cochrane
VK4BOF
Innisfail QLD
Australia

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: David Ferrington, M0XDF
  To: [hidden email]
  Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:20 AM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm,improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.


  For me, it's the fact that you get one of the partners responding almost instantly.
  And taking the time to say that an end user being stupid and taking up their time is no problem.

  If you guys over in the US get to vote at shows like Dayton, for your favourite/best manufacture, I sure hope your doing so for Elecraft.
  73 de M0XDF, K3 #174

  On 18 May 2010, at 23:30, Hector Padron wrote:
  I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
  > time
  > Jay
  > 
  > And if you made a bet on the Elecraft quick technical support,sure you will be the winner.Try to call Icom,Yaesu or Kenwood just for a question,hahaha let me laugh,nobody will answer and if they do you will have to deal with a tech who has no idea or no clue about the problem you have,that is why we all are ELECRAFTERS !!!
  > -----Original Message-----
  > No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

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