Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 166, Issue 11

[david perry]

Re nylon pull loop for KX2

I fitted a simple nylon tie wrap around the wires of my homebrew
replacement battery.  Worked well.  The trick is, innovate!

David
G4YVM

On 10 February 2018 at 22:51, <[hidden email]> wrote:

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>    1. OT:  A decent HR piece on NBC (GRANT YOUNGMAN)
>    2.  New release of Win4K3Suite (Tom)
>    3. Re: New release of Win4K3Suite (Bill)
>    4. KX2 Nylon pull-loop for battery plug (Heinz Baertschi)
>    5. Re: KX2 Nylon pull-loop for battery plug
>       (Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft)
>    6. KPA1500 invoice (Carl Yaffey)
>    7. New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software problems
>       (Steve Wilson)
>    8. Things to do while waiting for your call for the KPA1500 (W1PEF)
>    9.  New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software problems
>       ([hidden email])
>   10. Re: New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software problems
>       (Ed Pflueger)
>   11. T1 QRP Autotuner (Dave AD6A)
>   12. Re: K-Pod Power from data port for k3s serial 10511 (Roccon)
>   13. Re: New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software problems (G4GNX)
>   14. Major Sheldon?s last Watt (Thaire Bryant)
>   15. KX2 firmware suggestion (Mike Penzo)
>   16. K3s transmit bandwidth adjustment? (Michael Blake)
>   17. Re: K3s transmit bandwidth adjustment? (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
>   18. Re: K3s transmit bandwidth adjustment? (Michael Blake)
>   19. WANTED Elecraft K3S (K3) WANTED ([hidden email])
>   20. LCD "+" Icon on in CW Mode (Ken Widelitz)
>   21. Re: K3s transmit bandwidth adjustment? (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
>   22. Re: P3 SVGA interference - (mjpilgrim)
>   23. Re: LCD "+" Icon on in CW Mode (Ken K6MR)
>   24. Fwd: Interpretation section finished. (Jim Brown)
>   25. Elecraft K3s with SUB RX and P3 (Graziano Roccon)
>   26. Re: KX2 firmware suggestion (Wayne Burdick)
>   27. K3 VFO A (Joseph M. Durnal)
>   28. Re: Elecraft K3s with SUB RX and P3 (Brian Hunt)
>   29. Re: P3 SVGA interference - (James Wilson)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 13:36:22 -0500
> From: GRANT YOUNGMAN <[hidden email]>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] OT:  A decent HR piece on NBC
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
>
> Just spotted this on the NBC website.  It?s about ECOM and not specific to
> Elecraft (except for all the battery powered radios), but one of the few
> decent pieces I?ve seen ...
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO09aMGMizM&feature=youtu.be <
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO09aMGMizM&feature=youtu.be>
>
>
> Grant NQ5T
> K3 #2091, KX3 #8342
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 14:01:08 -0500
> From: "Tom" <[hidden email]>
> To: "Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft]  New release of Win4K3Suite
> Message-ID: <6944585B7FA54291B830B0AC5DC60236@DESKTOPAV61F2H>
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> Hello,
>
> There is a new release of Win4K3Suite.  This release corrects an error
> with a missing DLL when a SDRPlay RSP1A is used and improves the RIT/XIT
> function.
>
> One of the useful features of Win4K3Suite is that it interfaces to all 3rd
> party logging and digital mode programs such as HRDLogbook, DX Keeper,
> NAP3, N3FJP, N1MM+, FLDigi, MIXW as well as hardware devices such as the
> K3/0, the Pig Knob and various antenna tuners and amps.  In order to
> understand how to do this, there is a video on youtube that gives clear
> instructions on using the virtual port management facilities of
> Win4K3Suite:  You can access it at
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jh6IS0S1dE&t=4s
>
> In case you are not aware, Win4K3Suite is a comprehensive control program
> for the Elecraft K3, K3S, KX3 and KX2.  It supports all hardware such as
> the KPA500, KPA1500 and KAT500 even on the KX2.
> Win4K3Suite has built in panadapter support for the P3, LPPAN and the
> SDRPlay RSP. There is no configuration necessary to support all modes and
> filter settings for QSY's.
>
> You can read user reviews here:
> https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11214
>
> There is a fully functional 30 day trial available at va2fsq.com
> 73 Tom
>
> P.S. Someone made a request for synchronous AM but I have misplaced the
> email.  Please contact me off list.
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 14:44:05 -0500
> From: Bill <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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> Is your software supported on Linux? If not, do you have plans to make
> same available for Linux?
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 14:42:11 -0700 (MST)
> From: Heinz Baertschi <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 Nylon pull-loop for battery plug
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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> Does anyone know a supplier for the nylon pull-loops on the battery plug -
> at
> a reasonable (total) price?
>
> Heinz HB9BCB
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 13:56:35 -0800
> From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
> To: Heinz Baertschi <[hidden email]>,
>         [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Nylon pull-loop for battery plug
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>
> These are our own design and are made custom for us fro use on the KX2.
>
> 73,
> Eric
> /elecraft.com/
>
> On 2/9/2018 1:42 PM, Heinz Baertschi wrote:
> > Does anyone know a supplier for the nylon pull-loops on the battery plug
> - at
> > a reasonable (total) price?
> >
> > Heinz HB9BCB
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 19:19:00 -0500
> From: Carl Yaffey <[hidden email]>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 invoice
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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> Ordered 8/24. Invoice received just now, 7 P.M. EST
> Carl Yaffey  K8NU
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 01:26:28 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Steve Wilson <[hidden email]>
> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software
>         problems
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Hi there,
> I'm assisting my godfather with setting up a new KAT500 & KPA500 to add to
> his K3/P3.
> Issues I am having:
> 1) KAT500 makes quite a racket whenever keying up. It seems to settle
> down, but as soon as I speak, it freaks out again. He has two antennas...a
> hex beam on ant 1 and a G5RV on ant 2. The KAT500 seems to behave the same
> on both.
> 2) He is running Norton on his PC. Norton allowed me to download the
> KAT500 utility, but not the KPA500 utility. It automatically deletes it.
> What's up with that?
> Thanks for any assistance. I tried to contact Elecraft support, but I
> guess I was too close to closing.?
> Thanks, Steve? KO6L
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 20:41:39 -0500
> From: W1PEF <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] Things to do while waiting for your call for the
>         KPA1500
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii
>
> Today I installed the HAMPLUS antenna  switch on my K-Line. It can select
> from 6 antennas and 3 radios. It will allow for more than 2 antennas on the
> KPA1500. The switch seems very fast and silent as it switches. The AS-603A
> can also be controlled by the radio (not tested). Once the new 1500
> arrives, I plan to use the KPA500/KAT500 with my FT-991A as my backup
> system. I purchased the switch at DX Engineering... excellent rating.
> Paul - W1PEF
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 22:14:08 -0500
> From: <[hidden email]>
> To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft]  New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software
>         problems
> Message-ID: <000001d3a21d$3742c3b0$a5c84b10$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
>
> Is the KAT set to manual or auto tune?  They are noisy while tuning, be
> sure
> to follow the manual's procedure.
>
> I have never used the KPA utility, can't you disable Norton to download it?
>
> John KK9A
>
> Steve Wilson Wrote:
>
> Hi there,
> I'm assisting my godfather with setting up a new KAT500 & KPA500 to add to
> his K3/P3.
> Issues I am having:
> 1) KAT500 makes quite a racket whenever keying up. It seems to settle down,
> but as soon as I speak, it freaks out again. He has two antennas...a hex
> beam on ant 1 and a G5RV on ant 2. The KAT500 seems to behave the same on
> both.
> 2) He is running Norton on his PC. Norton allowed me to download the KAT500
> utility, but not the KPA500 utility. It automatically deletes it. What's up
> with that?
> Thanks for any assistance. I tried to contact Elecraft support, but I guess
> I was too close to closing.
> Thanks, Steve  KO6L
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:36:56 -0600
> From: Ed Pflueger <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software
>         problems
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Are you running the Kat 500 in the manual mode?
>
> Ed AB4IQ
>
> Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid
> On Feb 9, 2018 7:26 PM, Steve Wilson via Elecraft <
> [hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > Hi there,
> > I'm assisting my godfather with setting up a new KAT500 & KPA500 to add
> to his K3/P3.
> > Issues I am having:
> > 1) KAT500 makes quite a racket whenever keying up. It seems to settle
> down, but as soon as I speak, it freaks out again. He has two antennas...a
> hex beam on ant 1 and a G5RV on ant 2. The KAT500 seems to behave the same
> on both.
> > 2) He is running Norton on his PC. Norton allowed me to download the
> KAT500 utility, but not the KPA500 utility. It automatically deletes it.
> What's up with that?
> > Thanks for any assistance. I tried to contact Elecraft support, but I
> guess I was too close to closing.?
> > Thanks, Steve? KO6L
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> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 22:35:32 -0800
> From: Dave AD6A <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] T1 QRP Autotuner
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
>
> I just finally completed building my T1 tuner kit. It's been hanging
> around unbuilt for years!
>
> It went together really nicely. Soldering the relays was a bit tricky, but
> everything went okay and it worked perfectly first time.
>
> I have to say it's a marvelous but of kit. Extremely well designed and
> implemented and a real pleasure to build. It'll work great with one of my
> old RH-20 radios, if I ever get to using one again (the KX-2) is my field
> radio of choice these days).
>
> Cheers es 72,
> Dave AD6A
>
> Sent from my ? iPhone X
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 07:49:16 +0100
> From: Roccon <[hidden email]>
> To: "hawley, charles j jr" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Power from data port for k3s serial
>         10511
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Hello,
>
> Thanks to all for the support.
> I will use a resistor between 5 and 10 ohm.
>
> Best regards, Graziano iw2noy
>
> ?Inviato da BlueMail ?
>
> Il giorno 9 feb 2018, 00:43, alle ore 00:43, "hawley, charles j jr" <
> [hidden email]> ha scritto:
> >The resistor is in series from a 5 vdc source. The pod takes
> >alternatively about 50 ma from 9 to 15 vdc. So I would think any
> >resistor from 6.8 to maybe up to 10.
> >
> >Chuck Hawley
> > [hidden email]
> >
> > Amateur Radio, KE9UW
> > aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
> >________________________________________
> >From: [hidden email]
> >[[hidden email]] on behalf of Roccon
> >[[hidden email]]
> >Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 4:27 PM
> >To: [hidden email]
> >Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod Power from data port for k3s serial 10511
> >
> >Hello to all,
> >
> >This saturday I decided to install in my k3s the second receiver KRX3A
> >with two filters and the KDVR3 that I bought last month.
> >In the future, hope very near, I am interested to buy also a k-pod.
> >I read the k-pod manual and I seen that to power the k-pod directly
> >from the data Port there is a modification to apply.
> >My k3s is serial number 10511 so is one of those that needs the mod.
> >
> >I thought to do the mod this Saturday, to open the k3s only one time
> >but I can't find a 6.8 ohm resistor in my rubbish.
> >Is it necessary absolutely a 6.8 ohm or is possible to use other value
> >more diffuse? Maybe a value near to 6.8 ohm or other combination?
> >What exactly does this mod ?
> >
> >Any help, please ?
> >
> >Thanks a lot in advance , best regards, Graziano iw2noy
> >
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> Message: 13
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 09:39:59 -0000
> From: "G4GNX" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software
>         problems
> Message-ID: <9B2916202C0C4A7C8B3F507EFCF3B4BD@G4GNXLaptop>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="UTF-8";
>         reply-type=original
>
> IMHO Norton is one of the most insidious viruses of all time. Ditch it
> completely and run one of the free Microsoft offerings and possibly
> Malwarebytes.
>
> You will need to run the KPA500 Utility to update its firmware, change the
> start-up banner and set various menu items easily.
>
> You should read the KAT500 manual along with Fred Cady's book. They give
> you
> sensible frequency segments to 'train' the KAT500, which is done in Auto
> mode. Once you've stored tuning parameters (automatic) for each band and
> antenna, you should switch to Manual mode, then every time you use a
> particular frequency, the KAT500 will tune to the nearest segment and
> settle
> down within milliseconds.
>
> 73,
>
> Alan. G4GNX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Wilson via Elecraft
> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2018 1:26 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software problems
>
> Hi there,
> I'm assisting my godfather with setting up a new KAT500 & KPA500 to add to
> his K3/P3.
> Issues I am having:
> 1) KAT500 makes quite a racket whenever keying up. It seems to settle down,
> but as soon as I speak, it freaks out again. He has two antennas...a hex
> beam on ant 1 and a G5RV on ant 2. The KAT500 seems to behave the same on
> both.
> 2) He is running Norton on his PC. Norton allowed me to download the KAT500
> utility, but not the KPA500 utility. It automatically deletes it. What's up
> with that?
> Thanks for any assistance. I tried to contact Elecraft support, but I guess
> I was too close to closing.
> Thanks, Steve  KO6L
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 07:31:09 -0500
> From: Thaire Bryant <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] Major Sheldon?s last Watt
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii
>
> Priceless!
>
> Tnx es 73
> Thaire. W2APF
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 09:38:59 -0800
> From: Mike Penzo <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 firmware suggestion
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
>
> While in CW mode, I typically listen with the filter wide open (2.8khz).
> Once I find a signal, I narrow the filter down (400hz) by tapping the AF
> knob after tapping the FIL button.
>
> Opening up the filter (back to search mode) requires lots of cranking on
> the AF knob (back to 2.8khz) after tapping the FIL button. Wouldn?t it be
> nice if tapping the AF knob while in filter adjust mode would return the
> filter bandwidth to it?s previous setting (toggle between wide and narrow).
>
> Maybe there?s a way to quickly switch the filter BW back and forth
> (wide-narrow-wide) without having to crank the AF knob that I?m not aware?
> If not, seems like it would be an easy firmware update.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:04:59 -0500
> From: Michael Blake <[hidden email]>
> To: Elecraft Mailing List <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3s transmit bandwidth adjustment?
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii
>
> Using normal SSB with the stock 2.7kHz. wide crystal filter is there any
> way to adjust the lower and upper bandwidth frequency ranges other than the
> TX EQ?
>
> For example how would I adjust so that my 2.7 kHz. bandwidth was from
> 200Hz. to 2900Hz.?
>
> It is easy to do on the receiver but I cannot figure out how to do this on
> the transmitter.
>
> 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:57:36 -0600
> From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s transmit bandwidth adjustment?
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Based on my measurements the transmit frequency response is limited by
> the 2.7 kHz SSB filter.? It is reasonably flat thus +/-3 dB from 400 Hz
> to about 2500 Hz.? My next measurement points were 300 Hz {-6 dB} on the
> low end and 3000 Hz {-6 dB} on the high end or 2700 Hz.
>
> Thus your numbers of 200 Hz to 2900 Hz is 2.7 kHz, otherwise about the 6
> dB points on the filter.? I did not go into the ESSB mode and perform
> any measurements.?? These were done in DATA mode, thus negating TX EQ
> and Speech Processing.? I also did similar measurement with TX ALC OFF
> and in USB mode and in USB with TX EQ set to 0 dB at all frequencies and
> well below any ALC action.
>
> While I'm always reluctant to measure and report transmit frequency
> response of a SSB transmit path, namely because many users not
> understanding what takes place, thus would exclaim "that's horrible
> frequency response"? while in fact just the opposite is true in that it
> makes for darn good sounding audio.
>
> To answer your question, referring to the Elecraft manual and the Fred
> Cady book, I find no way to "adjust" the transmit frequency response
> other than via the TX EQ.?? On that point, I will emphatically state "it
> is always better to attenuate a frequency or range of frequencies as
> opposed to boost a frequency or range of frequencies".
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>
> On 2/10/2018 12:04 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
> > Using normal SSB with the stock 2.7kHz. wide crystal filter is there any
> way to adjust the lower and upper bandwidth frequency ranges other than the
> TX EQ?
> >
> > For example how would I adjust so that my 2.7 kHz. bandwidth was from
> 200Hz. to 2900Hz.?
> >
> > It is easy to do on the receiver but I cannot figure out how to do this
> on the transmitter.
> >
> > 73 - Mike - K9JRI
> >
> >
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> Message: 18
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:29:10 -0500
> From: Michael Blake <[hidden email]>
> To: Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s transmit bandwidth adjustment?
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Thank you Bob.
>
> Mike - K9JRI
>
>
> > On Feb 10, 2018, at 13:57, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > Based on my measurements the transmit frequency response is limited by
> the 2.7 kHz SSB filter.  It is reasonably flat thus +/-3 dB from 400 Hz to
> about 2500 Hz.  My next measurement points were 300 Hz {-6 dB} on the low
> end and 3000 Hz {-6 dB} on the high end or 2700 Hz.
> >
> > Thus your numbers of 200 Hz to 2900 Hz is 2.7 kHz, otherwise about the 6
> dB points on the filter.  I did not go into the ESSB mode and perform any
> measurements.   These were done in DATA mode, thus negating TX EQ and
> Speech Processing.  I also did similar measurement with TX ALC OFF and in
> USB mode and in USB with TX EQ set to 0 dB at all frequencies and well
> below any ALC action.
> >
> > While I'm always reluctant to measure and report transmit frequency
> response of a SSB transmit path, namely because many users not
> understanding what takes place, thus would exclaim "that's horrible
> frequency response"  while in fact just the opposite is true in that it
> makes for darn good sounding audio.
> >
> > To answer your question, referring to the Elecraft manual and the Fred
> Cady book, I find no way to "adjust" the transmit frequency response other
> than via the TX EQ.   On that point, I will emphatically state "it is
> always better to attenuate a frequency or range of frequencies as opposed
> to boost a frequency or range of frequencies".
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Bob, K4TAX
> >
> >
> >
> >> On 2/10/2018 12:04 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
> >> Using normal SSB with the stock 2.7kHz. wide crystal filter is there
> any way to adjust the lower and upper bandwidth frequency ranges other than
> the TX EQ?
> >>
> >> For example how would I adjust so that my 2.7 kHz. bandwidth was from
> 200Hz. to 2900Hz.?
> >>
> >> It is easy to do on the receiver but I cannot figure out how to do this
> on the transmitter.
> >>
> >> 73 - Mike - K9JRI
> >>
> >>
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> Message: 19
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 20:38:11 +0100 (CET)
> From: <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] WANTED Elecraft K3S (K3) WANTED
> Message-ID: <Gtz.16jxM.7vg1eaevGR}.[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
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> Hi, folks!looking for loaded Elecraft K3S / K3My favourite is K3S with sub
> RX and filters or K3 already upgraded with KSYN3A, KXV3B, KIO3B and sub RX
> (KRX3A + KSYN3A)I can consider nice K3?for upgrade myselfNo need ATU and
> DVR
> ?? I accept radio from smoker shack but must be clean and 100% electrically
> Shipping to Erie CO 80516
> Payment thru PayPal
> PSE let me know what you have.. feature list and asking price TNX 73!
> David OK1RK
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 20
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:58:03 -0800
> From: "Ken Widelitz" <[hidden email]>
> To: "'Elecraft'" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] LCD "+" Icon on in CW Mode
> Message-ID: <017b01d3a2a9$76bce520$6436af60$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
>
> The "+" icon is on in the Mode portion of the LCD window in CW mode on one
> of my K3s. It is off in SSB mode. What does that mean and how do I turn it
> off?
>
>
>
> Page 36 of the manual indicates it is only on when ESSB is selected.
>
>
>
> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:09:35 -0600
> From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]>
> To: Michael Blake <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s transmit bandwidth adjustment?
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> In looking back at my test data, I issue a correction as follows:
>
> It is reasonably flat thus +/-1.5 dB from 400 Hz to about 2500 Hz.
>
> My goof.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>
> On 2/10/2018 1:29 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
> > Thank you Bob.
> >
> > Mike - K9JRI
> >
> >
> >> On Feb 10, 2018, at 13:57, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Based on my measurements the transmit frequency response is limited by
> the 2.7 kHz SSB filter.  It is reasonably flat thus +/-3 dB from 400 Hz to
> about 2500 Hz.  My next measurement points were 300 Hz {-6 dB} on the low
> end and 3000 Hz {-6 dB} on the high end or 2700 Hz.
> >>
> >> Thus your numbers of 200 Hz to 2900 Hz is 2.7 kHz, otherwise about the
> 6 dB points on the filter.  I did not go into the ESSB mode and perform any
> measurements.   These were done in DATA mode, thus negating TX EQ and
> Speech Processing.  I also did similar measurement with TX ALC OFF and in
> USB mode and in USB with TX EQ set to 0 dB at all frequencies and well
> below any ALC action.
> >>
> >> While I'm always reluctant to measure and report transmit frequency
> response of a SSB transmit path, namely because many users not
> understanding what takes place, thus would exclaim "that's horrible
> frequency response"  while in fact just the opposite is true in that it
> makes for darn good sounding audio.
> >>
> >> To answer your question, referring to the Elecraft manual and the Fred
> Cady book, I find no way to "adjust" the transmit frequency response other
> than via the TX EQ.   On that point, I will emphatically state "it is
> always better to attenuate a frequency or range of frequencies as opposed
> to boost a frequency or range of frequencies".
> >>
> >> 73
> >>
> >> Bob, K4TAX
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 2/10/2018 12:04 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
> >>> Using normal SSB with the stock 2.7kHz. wide crystal filter is there
> any way to adjust the lower and upper bandwidth frequency ranges other than
> the TX EQ?
> >>>
> >>> For example how would I adjust so that my 2.7 kHz. bandwidth was from
> 200Hz. to 2900Hz.?
> >>>
> >>> It is easy to do on the receiver but I cannot figure out how to do
> this on the transmitter.
> >>>
> >>> 73 - Mike - K9JRI
> >>>
> >>>
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> Message: 22
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:32:03 -0700 (MST)
> From: mjpilgrim <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA interference -
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I wonder if this discussion and suggested ribbon clips address my issue.  I
> acquired my K3 this past summer and then a P3 off of eBay shortly
> thereafter.  I installed the SVGA adapter a couple months ago and I have a
> problem which sounds similar to what is described in this thread.  For lack
> of a better description let me say this symptom happens only on
> 20Meters..... as I view my spectrum now  from 14.250 to 14.350 the noise
> floor rests basically around S-2 across the entire band, revealing a few
> transmitted ham conversations,  My center frequency on the scope is 14.300
> and at this moment I see occasional noise peaks  rising up to as high as
> S-5
> in two or three instances approximately 10khz wide, and at times 20 khz or
> wider.  These noise peaks are not consistent with any observed or detected
> human voice transmission.  At times  I can see a very broad band of noise
> on
> the waterfall which spans the entirety of the floating noise floor.  The
> same observation occurs when I am tuned down in the CW portion of the band.
>
> I don't recall if this observation was present prior to adding the SVGA
> adapter, and I've not thought about opening the P3 to inspect or move any
> cables.
>
> I know this symptom can best be demonstrated with a photo, so if that would
> be beneficial, I will be happy to oblige.  Just let me know who needs to
> see
> it.
>
> This is certainly a very annoying issue I wish to resolve.  I'm open to any
> ideas or suggestions.
> Thanks, Mike, K5MP
>
>
>
> --
> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 23
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:06:08 +0000
> From: "Ken K6MR" <[hidden email]>
> To: "Ken Widelitz" <[hidden email]>, 'Elecraft'
>         <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] LCD "+" Icon on in CW Mode
> Message-ID: <em3281cbd4-7302-47bc-978d-b95f7a262b25@shuttle-win10>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=utf-8
>
> You have super hi speed QRQ turned on.  Go to Config->CW QRQ and set it
> to off.
>
> Ken K6MR
>
>
>
> On 10-Feb-18 11:58:03, "Ken Widelitz" <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> The "+" icon is on in the Mode portion of the LCD window in CW mode on
> one
> of my K3s. It is off in SSB mode. What does that mean and how do I turn
> it
> off?
>
>
>
> Page 36 of the manual indicates it is only on when ESSB is selected.
>
>
>
> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 24
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:38:23 -0800
> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
> To: Rfi List <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: Interpretation section finished.
> Message-ID:
>         <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Dave has done really good work developing simple, but very powerful,
> ways to identify RFI sources.? Follow the link below, and also the link
> to his Part 1.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject:        Interpretation section finished.
> Date:   Fri, 9 Feb 2018 06:00:17 -0800
> From:   Dave Cole (NK7Z) <[hidden email]>
> Organization:   NK7Z
> To:     Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
>
>
>
> Hi Jim,
> I finally got the interpertation section of teh RFI series finished...
>
> https://nk7z.net/rfi-site-survey-part-ii-interpretation/
> --
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave
> NK7Z
> https://www.nk7z.net
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 25
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 23:17:21 +0100
> From: "Graziano Roccon" <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s with SUB RX and P3
> Message-ID:
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> netsons.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8
>
> Hello to all,
>
> i just installed the the KRX3A in my K3s.
> Maybe is normal, but i can't see the "red bar" of second VFO on the P3
> screen, except when i activate the split.
> Sound strange to me, also if in effect a visual indication is useful when
> you are transmitting on another frequency.
> I think it would be interesting to see always the "red bar" for second rx
> when you switch it on with the SUB key, isn't it ?
> There is a way to do it ?
>
> Thanks, best regards, 73's de iw2noy.
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 26
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:23:33 -0800
> From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
> To: Mike Penzo <[hidden email]>
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 firmware suggestion
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Good idea, Mike. Added to the future changes list.
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> > On Feb 10, 2018, at 9:38 AM, Mike Penzo <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > While in CW mode, I typically listen with the filter wide open (2.8khz).
> Once I find a signal, I narrow the filter down (400hz) by tapping the AF
> knob after tapping the FIL button.
> >
> > Opening up the filter (back to search mode) requires lots of cranking on
> the AF knob (back to 2.8khz) after tapping the FIL button. Wouldn?t it be
> nice if tapping the AF knob while in filter adjust mode would return the
> filter bandwidth to it?s previous setting (toggle between wide and narrow).
> >
> > Maybe there?s a way to quickly switch the filter BW back and forth
> (wide-narrow-wide) without having to crank the AF knob that I?m not aware?
> If not, seems like it would be an easy firmware update.
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> Message: 27
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 17:23:39 -0500
> From: "Joseph M. Durnal" <[hidden email]>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A
> Message-ID:
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> [hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> My K3 VFO A knob doesn't seem to want to do anything.  It won't change the
> frequency, nor will it change the settings in the menu.  My first guess is
> that the encoder is bad.  VFO B works fine.  Is there any way I can verify
> this before I pull the K3 apart?
>
> Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 28
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:50:38 -0800
> From: Brian Hunt <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s with SUB RX and P3
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> There is a P3 menu item called "Turn VFO B cursor on/off".? I don't have
> the subreceiver to check but I think that will do what you want.? GL
> 73,
> Brian, K0DTJ
>
> On 2/10/2018 14:17, Graziano Roccon wrote:
> > Hello to all,
> >
> > i just installed the the KRX3A in my K3s.
> > Maybe is normal, but i can't see the "red bar" of second VFO on the P3
> > screen, except when i activate the split.
> > Sound strange to me, also if in effect a visual indication is useful when
> > you are transmitting on another frequency.
> > I think it would be interesting to see always the "red bar" for second rx
> > when you switch it on with the SUB key, isn't it ?
> > There is a way to do it ?
> >
> > Thanks, best regards, 73's de iw2noy.
> >
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 29
> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:51:06 -0600
> From: James Wilson <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA interference -
> Message-ID:
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>
> Mike,
>
> You didn't mention if you had a large monitor connected but
> consider that the noise you "see" may come from it or a TV
> your have connected.
>
> Do you see the pattern on the P3 also?
>
> Watch the P3 screen and turn the large monitor off and see if
> the signal disappears. Many of them do make a lot of electrical
> "noise" - particularly the screen light source and very particularly
> plasma displays.
>
> Jim - W4RKS
>
> --------------------------------------
>
> >I wonder if this discussion and suggested ribbon clips address my issue.
> I
> >acquired my K3 this past summer and then a P3 off of eBay shortly
> >thereafter.  I installed the SVGA adapter a couple months ago and I have a
> >problem which sounds similar to what is described in this thread.
>
> . . .
>
> >I don't recall if this observation was present prior to adding the SVGA
> >adapter, and I've not thought about opening the P3 to inspect or move any
> >cables.
>
> . . .
>
> >Thanks, Mike, K5MP
>
>
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