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Julius Fazekas n2wn
This may be silly, but would it be possible to configure the display as an oscilloscope? Or maybe a TDR? There seems to be a chip for everything these days, and both of those tools might be good options, if cost effective...

Haven't followed this discussion too closely, so apologies in advance if this is a dupe.

73,
Julius
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Re: K3 P3 thought

Brett Howard
What would you want to see?  Would you want to be able to hook it to
electronics and see the waveform that you're probing?  Would you want to see
a time vs amplitude (oscope) waveform of what is coming off your antenna?
Would you want a time vs amplitude of your TX signal?  

These are all very different things.  Just trying to get an idea of what
your use case is for this idea.  Not questioning the idea just how you want
to use it if you don't mind.

~Brett (KC7OTG)

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This may be silly, but would it be possible to configure the display as an
oscilloscope? Or maybe a TDR? There seems to be a chip for everything these
days, and both of those tools might be good options, if cost effective...

Haven't followed this discussion too closely, so apologies in advance if
this is a dupe.

73,
Julius

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Re: K3 P3 thought

Julius Fazekas n2wn
Good points Brett, see below:

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> Would you want to be able to hook it to
> electronics and see the waveform that you're probing?

It would be nice, but not high priority

> Would you want to see
> a time vs amplitude (oscope) waveform of what is coming off
> your antenna?

This would be more useful... for the problems I might run into

> Would you want a time vs amplitude of your TX signal?

Think this would be the easiest item to provide, and maybe the one in highest demand.

>
>
> These are all very different things.  Just trying to
> get an idea of what
> your use case is for this idea.  Not questioning the
> idea just how you want
> to use it if you don't mind.
>
> ~Brett (KC7OTG)
>
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>
> This may be silly, but would it be possible to configure
> the display as an
> oscilloscope? Or maybe a TDR? There seems to be a chip for
> everything these
> days, and both of those tools might be good options, if
> cost effective...
>
> Haven't followed this discussion too closely, so apologies
> in advance if
> this is a dupe.
>
> 73,
> Julius
>
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Re: K3 P3 thought

Bob W9RFS

Being able to use the P3 as a station monitor durring TX would be great!
Could it be possible to see the RF envelope; modulation; RF compression/clipping?
Could be a very nice tool.
Bob W9RFS
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Re: K3 P3 thought

Andy Wood
Yes - I was thinking of this too. It would certainly be a great option.

Andy  VK4KY

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Bob W9RFS wrote:
> Being able to use the P3 as a station monitor durring TX would be great!
> Could it be possible to see the RF envelope; modulation; RF
> compression/clipping?
> Could be a very nice tool.
> Bob W9RFS
>  

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Re: K3 P3 thought

dave.wilburn
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That would be impressive. You would not need it all the time.  Could have a high isolation RF coax switch to switch it in when needed.

David Wilburn
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Being able to use the P3 as a station monitor durring TX would be great!
Could it be possible to see the RF envelope; modulation; RF
compression/clipping?
Could be a very nice tool.
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Re: K3 P3 thought

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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I like this too. Might be a nice P3 option. Stay tuned.

73, Eric  WA6HHQ
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Andy wrote:

> Yes - I was thinking of this too. It would certainly be a great option.
> Andy  VK4KY
>
> **************************
>
> Bob W9RFS wrote:
>  
>> Being able to use the P3 as a station monitor durring TX would be great!
>> Could it be possible to see the RF envelope; modulation; RF
>> compression/clipping?
>> Could be a very nice tool.
>>    
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Re: K3 P3 thought

Andy Wood
Just to extend the idea a little more - Monitor the transceiver output
with an additional option for monitoring the amplifier output also. It
is then easy to see amplifier linearity using a trapezoid waveform.

Andy  VK4KY

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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> I like this too. Might be a nice P3 option. Stay tuned.
>
> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
> ----
>
> Andy wrote:
>> Yes - I was thinking of this too. It would certainly be a great option.
>> Andy  VK4KY
>>
>> **************************
>>
>> Bob W9RFS wrote:
>>  
>>> Being able to use the P3 as a station monitor durring TX would be
>>> great!
>>> Could it be possible to see the RF envelope; modulation; RF
>>> compression/clipping?
>>> Could be a very nice tool.
>>>    
>
>

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Re: K3 P3 thought

Kjeld Holm
That would be nice indeed.

Vy 73
OZ1CCM Kjeld

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Just to extend the idea a little more - Monitor the transceiver output with
an additional option for monitoring the amplifier output also. It is then
easy to see amplifier linearity using a trapezoid waveform.

Andy  VK4KY

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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> I like this too. Might be a nice P3 option. Stay tuned.
>
> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
> ----
>
> Andy wrote:
>> Yes - I was thinking of this too. It would certainly be a great option.
>> Andy  VK4KY
>>
>> **************************
>>
>> Bob W9RFS wrote:
>>  
>>> Being able to use the P3 as a station monitor durring TX would be
>>> great!
>>> Could it be possible to see the RF envelope; modulation; RF
>>> compression/clipping?
>>> Could be a very nice tool.
>>>    
>
>

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K3/P3 feature: PSK31

Doug Person
Lot's of great ideas on the P3 feature list. My personal preference
would be a plugin keyboard and the ability to operate PSK31 (and
possibly other modes) using the K3/P3. I hate turning a computer on next
to my gear and the monitor takes up a lot of room.

73, Doug -- K0DXV

Kjeld Holm wrote:

> That would be nice indeed.
>
> Vy 73
> OZ1CCM Kjeld
>
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> Sent: 19. august 2009 23:18
> To: [hidden email]
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>
> Just to extend the idea a little more - Monitor the transceiver output with
> an additional option for monitoring the amplifier output also. It is then
> easy to see amplifier linearity using a trapezoid waveform.
>
> Andy  VK4KY
>
> *********************************
>
> Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>  
>> I like this too. Might be a nice P3 option. Stay tuned.
>>
>> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
>> ----
>>
>> Andy wrote:
>>    
>>> Yes - I was thinking of this too. It would certainly be a great option.
>>> Andy  VK4KY
>>>
>>> **************************
>>>
>>> Bob W9RFS wrote:
>>>  
>>>      
>>>> Being able to use the P3 as a station monitor durring TX would be
>>>> great!
>>>> Could it be possible to see the RF envelope; modulation; RF
>>>> compression/clipping?
>>>> Could be a very nice tool.
>>>>    
>>>>        
>>    
>
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Re: K3 P3 thought

Philip Leonard WVØT
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Yes.  I could retire my good old Kenwood SM-220 monitor scope then.

Philip

Andy wrote:

> Just to extend the idea a little more - Monitor the transceiver output
> with an additional option for monitoring the amplifier output also. It
> is then easy to see amplifier linearity using a trapezoid waveform.
>
> Andy  VK4KY
>
> *********************************
>
> Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>> I like this too. Might be a nice P3 option. Stay tuned.
>>
>> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
>> ----
>>
>> Andy wrote:
>>> Yes - I was thinking of this too. It would certainly be a great option.
>>> Andy  VK4KY
>>>
>>> **************************
>>>
>>> Bob W9RFS wrote:
>>>  
>>>> Being able to use the P3 as a station monitor durring TX would be
>>>> great!
>>>> Could it be possible to see the RF envelope; modulation; RF
>>>> compression/clipping?
>>>> Could be a very nice tool.
>>>>    
>>
>
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Re: K3/P3 feature: PSK31

M0XDF
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I have to say the idea of working Data modes via a KB and the P3 is  
growing on me. As is sending CW, not for me, but there are ops out  
there with disabilities that mean the only way to send is via a k/b  
with very lite touch keys.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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On 20 Aug 2009, at 16:18, Doug Person wrote:

> Lot's of great ideas on the P3 feature list. My personal preference
> would be a plugin keyboard and the ability to operate PSK31 (and
> possibly other modes) using the K3/P3. I hate turning a computer on  
> next
> to my gear and the monitor takes up a lot of room.

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