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Dear Eric and Wayne,
Considering all improvements done in 2009 it would be useful to update the K3 user guide in order to have quick acces to all new parameters easily. I take the oportunity to wish a merry Xmas and a very happy New Year 2010 to both of you and your really supportive team, all "Elecrafters", especially in good health, and that all your wishes come true. Best 73's Philippe A65BI (F5LTB)...ex 9Q1TB & many exotic ones K3#3616 * Elecraft, by Hams, for Hams....What else !* -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 12:02 PM To: Elecraft Reflector; [hidden email]; [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software Hi all, As you probably know, we keep a list of firmware features and improvements to be added as time permits. Many of the most-requested changes were made over the past several months, keeping pace with the demands of the fall/winter contest season. (A few that come to mind: switch sequence automation via macros, improved DVR interaction with PTT, main/sub audio mixing, improved NR, lockable transmit controls, and many enhanced remote-control commands.) As we head into 2010, we'd like to refresh the master firmware list based on your input. Items already on the list have priority, of course, but this is a great opportunity to let us know what else is missing or could be improved. Our goal is to make the K3 as easy to use as possible, while providing the advanced features you need for specific operating situations. We're also planning a renewed effort to assist application software developers. If your ideas for improvements involve changes to both K3 firmware and a favorite application, we'll pass it along to the developers and work with them closely. We're making great progress on the P3 Panadapter and other new products. There will be some surprises in 2010 :) 73, Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I think it was all a sincere but clever ruse by Elecraft to introduce this
topic right before Christmas. Keeps us all busy dreaming up things to do and debating the merits amongst ourselves, meanwhile leaving them alone to enjoy a couple of days off. After Christmas, they come back and pick up the winner improvement ideas and start a new list. Gary, VE1RGB -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Lee Buller Sent: December 23, 2009 11:59 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software Boy....the dam and broke.... Spent the lats 45 minutes reading all this stuff. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Pretty pleased with the way my K3 works. The only improvements
which come immediately to mind concern the memories. 1) The ability to create, edit and store all K3 memory parameters on a computer and then upload them to my K3. 2) Some form of memory protection to prevent accidental overwriting of the memories. 73 Stewart G3RXQ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I do not use headphones and therefore have the monitor at zero so as not
to cause feedback, but it would be nice to hear what's going on when sending from the DVR. Could the MON be set to a pre-set level when transmitting from the DVR memory? (Not sure whether that is included in the following, Wayne. I know it was on the list at one time but could have fallen by the wayside.) In a recent message, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote ... >(A few that come to mind: >switch sequence automation via macros, improved DVR interaction with >PTT, main/sub audio mixing, improved NR, lockable transmit controls, >and many enhanced remote-control commands.) 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK ------ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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This is what I like to see:
1. Pritty much no more features just refine and work on what´s already there, refine the design. 2. Better S-meter resolution, 5 dB not good enough. 3. Possibility to adjust CW keyed envelope rise and fall time. Think it´s 5 ms now so lets say 5 - 8 ms adjustable. IMO keying is "too hard" and the result is "mild" key clicks. 4. I like to see a Service Manual. 73 and merry xmas to the whole Elecraft gang / Jim SM2EKM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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The ability to transmit AM thru the FM crystal filter.
73 Stewart G3RXQ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Hi We talking firmware only? Better S-meter resolution maybe a Dbm or Db microvolt scale for field strength measurements S-meter peak memories - calculates difference for antenna comparisons Averaging S-meter readings with sampling time setting Transmit Double sideband suppressed carrier ISB Tuning pulser with variable duty cycle(I know you can do it on CW) VU meter for TX audio settings White noise generator Sweeping audio oscillator Predistortion for better IMD on TX Class A bias or variable bias EQ per mode Fast selection of EQ on TX, maybe 2 selections DX and normal High boost for the TX audio like the Kenwoods have Split band speech processing Syllabic SSB squelch Variable TX bandwidth like the Icom 756 PRO Wide and narrow notch filter APF filter Disable speech processor on play back from DVR 10 minute QSO timer Bug keying "MY BANDS" enables you set your own bands ie MARS or MARINE or AERONAUTICAL Remote control like the TS480 Power output control in Db steps maybe 1, 2 or 3db QRP power set activation for MAX power of 5 watts Beacon MODE like the California DX associations beacon format Lock the internal RTC to the TXCO SELCALL on HF this would be a first(dont know if its legal) Excuse me if many of these things are not technically possible. I am just dreaming! John ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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----- Original Message ---- From: Dick Dievendorff <[hidden email]> Barry asked for the ability to display AGC parameters. These values are currently read by accessing menus and reading them from the VFO A display area. During that menu access, another application might send an UP or DN command, which could change one of the AGC parameters. That's my only point. New single-command queries could solve that particular issue. ------------ exactly. Maybe u want to block CAT-sourced commands the while menu is open. (or at least some of them - think on remote operation, negative testing) interesting thread. tnx. 73, zoli ha1ag ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Why don't you just use LP-Bridge's "disconnect" option instead of closing LP-Bridge? 73 & happy holidays, Barry N1EU |
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A ot of good stuff going on the list.
One thing I'm puzzled about is the amount of external control people are asking for. I haven't seen anything that can't be done with existing software. Programs like N1MM for contest allows you to sent macros to the K3. A real great day to dat program is he "Commander" module of DXLabs Suite. Here's my setup. I connect to the K3 via my microHAM Keyer 2R+ using LP-Bridge(Great program, thanks Larry) LP-B stands between the K3 and all other software. LP-B creats a "virtual" K3 in its memory. It knows the status of the K3 at all times. Through the use of "Virtual" COM Ports, LP-B connects other programs to the virtual K3 and passes only the necessary commands to the K3. I connect DXLabs' Command, CWSkimmer to a virtual COM port in LP-B. I've even had N1MM connected at the same time. The Command has a lot of standard front panel stuff already programmed for the K3 and it has 16 programable buttons to create macros with and 8 programable sliders for variable control of thing like audio, etc. I would suggest that those the want software control of the K3 look into these programs. The best part of this is they are ALL FREE!!! Oh, I forgot to mention that I also can connect the K3 UTIL and EASY-K3 when running the above setup!!! Anybody want to discus this setup with me, please drop a line. Happy Holidays. de K2GN/Larry K3 S/N 3278 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry N1EU" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 7:30 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software > > > N2TK wrote: >> >> Is there any way to setup the K3 utility through LP-Bridge to send macros >> for the utility program to the K3 without having to close LP-Bridge then >> starting the K3 utility program? I understand that you have to close the >> LP-Bridge for downloading updates. >> > > Why don't you just use LP-Bridge's "disconnect" option instead of closing > LP-Bridge? > > 73 & happy holidays, > Barry N1EU > > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/K3-needs-survey-firmware-and-application-software-tp4209832p4213057.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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1. Fix it so spot pitch does not mute the RX. Makes it hard to
adjustin a busy contest. At a multi, different CW ops have different tone centers. Folks at NY4A set it anywhere from 450 to 650. Comes into play when handing off a run to another op for a bathroom break. Hit CQ, hand the headsets and jump out of the chair. If I'm taking over, I may be stuck with that 650 for a while because it mutes on RX and you can't change it on TX. 2. Make it possible to tune RX while changing NR parameters, currently VFO A is frozen even though it's not used for setting parms. 3a. Based on a saved RF gain for 50 uV cal signal, allow an AFV reading mode that is in dBm, with a selectable peak retain mode. This should not require resynching to 50uV every time, and be remembered. KRX3 should have its own independent setting. Based upon RF gain calibration, all that should be needed is front panel settings to be in a routine range. 3b. Assuming 3a. was done, if two RX and diversity mode is on, display AFV both signals in a differential mode for concise A/B testing. 3c. Assuming 3a. and 3b. were done, allow for time averaging and peak save of values. Suggest AGC fast is no time averaging, AGC slow is time averaging. CW mode is no peak save, SSB mode is peak save. Data mode shows signal to noise instead of signal. 4. When AGC is off, use the limiter settings to set a very high intercept "defensive AGC" with response just slow enough to avoid distortion when a loud signal pops in. Value of lim sets how loud the signal will get before defensive AGC intercepts, but otherwise RF gain sets the chain. 5. Data from 3a-c viewable on a horizontal scrolling display on P3 calibrated in dBm. This would include showing both signals from diversity mode. 6. Fix internal speaker microphonic issue. 7. Add Ultimatic to Iambic A&B paddle modes. This is not a long list of complaints, just stuff that to my mind would add to its capabilities. K3 is best rig I have ever had, by far. 73, Guy. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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For us microwavers, who find the K3 to be the best microwave IF rig, the
ability to lock the K3 to a 10 MHz reference is very important. Microwave receiver bandwidths are getting smaller and an insignificant frequency error at HF results in an error of hundreds of kilohertz if not megahertz at microwave frequencies. Sam Carson K4SOC K3 #140 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 546 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Give some attention to the very useful AF Limiter firmware and implement a "soft clipping" algorithm. 73, Barry N1EU |
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I would like to see the K3 have advanced serial command set that would allow the programmer to send the commands with an ID that would be returned when the K3 responds. That would allow Larry to modify LP Bridge so that it could route the appropriate response to the appropriate sender without having to poll the radio continuously. I would also like to see the serial port send a broadcast when user changes settings on the radio. That would allow the programmer writing the desktop application to get updates from the K3 without having to poll the radio continuously. So it would be like a serial port event being raised or interrupt being fired.
I would be willing to help with this effort, although I don't have a lot of time to devote. I would also love to see a ethernet port on the K3 instead of a serial port. With popularity of wireless networks this would allow controlling the radio without a dedicated computer at the rig. Ken Nicely N3PSJ.
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Strongly seconded David! I would just add for the avoidance of doubt that
MON should go back to 0 again when the txing from DVR memory has finished. Otherwise it would be possible with a macro. 73 and Happy Christmas to all Geoff G3UCK ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Pratt" <[hidden email]> >I do not use headphones and therefore have the monitor at zero so as not > to cause feedback, but it would be nice to hear what's going on when > sending from the DVR. Could the MON be set to a pre-set level when > transmitting from the DVR memory? ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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1) A mode specific BAND switch (i.e., CW, SSB, AM, etc would each have
ten dedicated bands avaialble, independent of the other modes) 2) A "live" PITCH control so you can hear the pitch of received signals as you adjust it, not covered by sidetone. 3) A "smart" passband shift step: 10 Hz for narrow filter widths 50 Hz for wide, automatically selected. 4) Make the SQUELCH control functional for SCAN and permit live adjustemt of squelch while scanning. 5) Allow live fully variable SCAN rate adjustment while scanning. 6) Enhanced switch macros: conditional execution and manipulation of frequency memory. 7) Make the two non-numeral keypad keys (SPOT and AFX) available for "quick" memory storage/retrieval using V>M and M>V. 8) Allow CW bandwidth wider than 2.8 KHz. 9) Allow LCD backlilght and LEDs to both be set to miimum brightness at the same time. 73, Drew AF2Z On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:02:02 -0800, Wayne N6KR wrote: >Hi all, > >As you probably know, we keep a list of firmware features and >improvements to be added as time permits. Many of the most-requested >changes were made over the past several months, keeping pace with the >demands of the fall/winter contest season. (A few that come to mind: >switch sequence automation via macros, improved DVR interaction with >PTT, main/sub audio mixing, improved NR, lockable transmit controls, >and many enhanced remote-control commands.) > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Wishing you all and your families a warm holiday season and a very healthy
happy new year. Warmest Wishes, Bert, WA2SI ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I would certainly find it helpful if the memory function was improved. The
ability to scan through tv and beacon channels is an important way of spotting openings on 6m, and would be assisted by - recalling mode as well as frequency, - allowing selection of mode specific scanning or all mode scanning (allows eg scanning of FM channels only, or usb channels only, or all) - ability to tag a memory with "skip" to cope with a channel that's occupied or has a birdie - scanning with or without muted audio Graham ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I have to admit that reading these posts has been interesting, if not down right exhausting. Some good suggestions, some pretty narrowly focused and esoteric ones, some related more to the (at best) barely coherent jumble of PC software sitting behind the radio than the radio itself, and some downright head-scratchers that kind of make you wonder ... (??) An idle perspective K3 purchaser would have to believe that the receiver can't hear anything because it's noisy, that there's something seriously wrong with AGC, that the S-meter doesn't work right, that it's basically impossible to use effectively, that the radio doesn't meet all high precision test equipment needs in the radio room, and that the radio clearly has a wide range of miscellaneous "faults" that just scream to be fixed NOW or else various users will trash it in favor of something else, which will be clearly faultless :-) Grant/NQ5T K3 2091 with most everything ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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