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JohnK1JD

K3 Firmware V3.99

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I really like the QSK improvement at ANY speed, but discovered a glitch with ver 3.99 this morning. This occurred in split mode (QRQ CW must be off to do this) with the sub RX on. The sub RX works fine until transmitting, then mutes and will not come back to life until you turn it off then back on. Not good, so reinstalled 3.79 just a few minutes ago and verified that all is normal again with the Sub RX.

73,
John K1JD
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Barry N1EU

Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

JohnK1JD wrote

I really like the QSK improvement at ANY speed, but discovered a glitch with ver 3.99 this morning. This occurred in split mode (QRQ CW must be off to do this) with the sub RX on. The sub RX works fine until transmitting, then mutes and will not come back to life until you turn it off then back on. Not good, so reinstalled 3.79 just a few minutes ago and verified that all is normal again with the Sub RX.

I'm unable to replicate this glitch with v3.99 on my K3. If anybody else notices something similar, please post to the list with particulars on configuration.

73,
Barry N1EU

Alexandr Kobranov

Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

I can replicate this (with 3.99alpha) but only if I have VFO A in CW mode
then SUB in SSB mode.
If the same mode in A and B (main and sub) then problem is not active.
It seems to be something around mode switching...

so my few cents...

73!
Lexa, OK1DST

2010/5/31 Barry N1EU <[hidden email]>

>
>
> JohnK1JD wrote:
> >
> > I really like the QSK improvement at ANY speed, but discovered a glitch
> > with ver 3.99 this morning. This occurred in split mode (QRQ CW must be
> > off to do this) with the sub RX on. The sub RX works fine until
> > transmitting, then mutes and will not come back to life until you turn it
> > off then back on. Not good, so reinstalled 3.79 just a few minutes ago
> and
> > verified that all is normal again with the Sub RX.
> >
> I'm unable to replicate this glitch with v3.99 on my K3. If anybody else
> notices something similar, please post to the list with particulars on
> configuration.
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
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John, KD8K

Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

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I have the same thing occurring here with 3.99. When working split, as
soon as I transmit, sub RX reception quits. (just a slight noise in
background on the sub rx, like a receiver that has no antenna
connected). This was on CW. Both the sub and the main receiver was set
to the same mode (CW). It occurs with QRQ on or off. This was on 20m.
500hz filters selected on both receivers. So far, it occurs every time.
Turning off and on the sub receiver re enables reception on the sub rx.

By the way, I really like the new QSK+ mode. It may be the best QSK I
have heard on any rig. Thanks!

73, John KD8K

> I'm unable to replicate this glitch with v3.99 on my K3. If anybody else
> notices something similar, please post to the list with particulars on
> configuration.
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
>

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Steve Ellington

Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

I must agree. It's really awesome QSK and for some strange reason I find
that I can send faster and with less errors with the internal keyer. The
sidetone seems more articulate or maybe the response to the paddle commands
are faster...Whatever...I like it. RIT will be nice to have back.

Steve
N4LQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "John, KD8K" <[hidden email]>
Cc: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

>I have the same thing occurring here with 3.99. When working split, as
> soon as I transmit, sub RX reception quits. (just a slight noise in
> background on the sub rx, like a receiver that has no antenna
> connected). This was on CW. Both the sub and the main receiver was set
> to the same mode (CW). It occurs with QRQ on or off. This was on 20m.
> 500hz filters selected on both receivers. So far, it occurs every time.
> Turning off and on the sub receiver re enables reception on the sub rx.
>
> By the way, I really like the new QSK+ mode. It may be the best QSK I
> have heard on any rig. Thanks!
>
> 73, John KD8K
>
>> I'm unable to replicate this glitch with v3.99 on my K3. If anybody else
>> notices something similar, please post to the list with particulars on
>> configuration.
>>
>> 73,
>> Barry N1EU
>>
>
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David Quental

Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

Hello all,
> I must agree. It's really awesome QSK and for some strange reason I find
> that I can send faster and with less errors with the internal keyer. The
> sidetone seems more articulate or maybe the response to the paddle commands
> are faster...Whatever...I like it. RIT will be nice to have back.
>
Where could I get Firmware V3.99 just to test it ?
> Steve
> N4LQ
>
Best 73.

CT1DRB
David Quental

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John, KD8K" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99
>
>
>
>> I have the same thing occurring here with 3.99. When working split, as
>> soon as I transmit, sub RX reception quits. (just a slight noise in
>> background on the sub rx, like a receiver that has no antenna
>> connected). This was on CW. Both the sub and the main receiver was set
>> to the same mode (CW). It occurs with QRQ on or off. This was on 20m.
>> 500hz filters selected on both receivers. So far, it occurs every time.
>> Turning off and on the sub receiver re enables reception on the sub rx.
>>
>> By the way, I really like the new QSK+ mode. It may be the best QSK I
>> have heard on any rig. Thanks!
>>
>> 73, John KD8K
>>
>>
>>> I'm unable to replicate this glitch with v3.99 on my K3. If anybody else
>>> notices something similar, please post to the list with particulars on
>>> configuration.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Barry N1EU
>>>
>>>
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Guy, K2AV

Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

In reply to this post by John, KD8K

3.99 Alpha. Something similar. Frequency is 7012 but don't think that matters.

Set to CW. Turn on SUB. Double tap A>B. SPLIT. BSET. MODE to SSB.
Clear BSET. TUNE. Clear TUNE. Sub RX now has some very strange
audio as if went to CW filter but shift is way high. Hitting BSET to
view SUB settings restores SSB audio. Most likely not the way Wayne
wants it to work and the root problem causing other unwanted behavior.

This is what alpha is for.... Not a secret but usually not on
reflector. Alpha testing is more fun because you have a better chance
of catching something. : >)

Love the new CW+ QSK. 73, Guy.

On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 4:38 PM, John, KD8K <[hidden email]> wrote:
> I have the same thing occurring here with 3.99. When working split, as
> soon as I transmit, sub RX reception quits. (just a slight noise in
> background on the sub rx, like a receiver that has no antenna
> connected). This was on CW. Both the sub and the main receiver was set
> to the same mode (CW). It occurs with QRQ on or off. This was on 20m.
> 500hz filters selected on both receivers. So far, it occurs every time.
> Turning off and on the sub receiver re enables reception on the sub rx.
>
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Guy, K2AV

Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

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On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 5:14 PM, David Quental <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hello all,
>> I must agree. It's really awesome QSK and for some strange reason I find
>> that I can send faster and with less errors with the internal keyer. The
>> sidetone seems more articulate or maybe the response to the paddle commands
>> are faster...Whatever...I like it. RIT will be nice to have back.
>>
> Where could I get Firmware V3.99 just to test it ?
>> Steve
>> N4LQ
>>
> Best 73.
>
> CT1DRB
> David Quental
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John, KD8K" <[hidden email]>
>> Cc: <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99
>>
>>
>>
>>> I have the same thing occurring here with 3.99. When working split, as
>>> soon as I transmit, sub RX reception quits. (just a slight noise in
>>> background on the sub rx, like a receiver that has no antenna
>>> connected). This was on CW. Both the sub and the main receiver was set
>>> to the same mode (CW). It occurs with QRQ on or off. This was on 20m.
>>> 500hz filters selected on both receivers. So far, it occurs every time.
>>> Turning off and on the sub receiver re enables reception on the sub rx.
>>>
>>> By the way, I really like the new QSK+ mode. It may be the best QSK I
>>> have heard on any rig. Thanks!
>>>
>>> 73, John KD8K
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm unable to replicate this glitch with v3.99 on my K3. If anybody else
>>>> notices something similar, please post to the list with particulars on
>>>> configuration.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> Barry N1EU
>>>>
>>>>
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N5GE

Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

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On Mon, 31 May 2010 16:38:11 -0400, "John, KD8K" <[hidden email]>
wrote:

Yes, the QSK is much improved.

Good work guys!

[snip]
>By the way, I really like the new QSK+ mode. It may be the best QSK I
>have heard on any rig. Thanks!
>
>73, John KD8K
[snip]

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Re: K3 Firmware V3.99

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So I am not going nuts. Same problem here.
N2TK, Tony

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Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

I have the same thing occurring here with 3.99. When working split, as
soon as I transmit, sub RX reception quits. (just a slight noise in
background on the sub rx, like a receiver that has no antenna
connected). This was on CW. Both the sub and the main receiver was set
to the same mode (CW). It occurs with QRQ on or off. This was on 20m.
500hz filters selected on both receivers. So far, it occurs every time.
Turning off and on the sub receiver re enables reception on the sub rx.

By the way, I really like the new QSK+ mode. It may be the best QSK I
have heard on any rig. Thanks!

73, John KD8K

> I'm unable to replicate this glitch with v3.99 on my K3. If anybody else
> notices something similar, please post to the list with particulars on
> configuration.
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
>

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