[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 91, Issue 5
Allen Patterson
allenp at cryptosafe.com
Fri Nov 4 13:27:36 EDT 2011
Re KX3, Is anyone working on APPS, like for the Apple iPad and iPhone?
Allen Patterson, KC7SYR
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> 1. W2 (Phil LaMarche)
> 2. Re: K3 and HRD turning AGC off (Courtney Krehbiel KD6X)
> 3. K2 with the W2 Wattmeter kit (Ray Spreadbury)
> 4. Re: K3 and HRD turning AGC off (Wayne Burdick)
> 5. Re: K2 with the W2 Wattmeter kit (Augie "Gus" Hansen)
> 6. Re: K2 with the W2 Wattmeter kit (Don Wilhelm)
> 7. KH3 PERMISSION TO LAND (ussv dharma)
> 8. KX3 I/Q SDR questions (Richard Fjeld)
> 9. Re: KX3 I/Q SDR questions (Tony Estep)
> 10. Re: KX3 I/Q SDR questions (Wayne Burdick)
> 11. Re: KX3 I/Q SDR questions (Greg)
> 12. Re: K3 and HRD turning AGC off (ik1bxn)
> 13. Re: KX3 I/Q SDR questions (Tony Estep)
> 14. Re: KX3 I/Q SDR questions (Greg)
> 15. Re: P3 Center Freq save per band (Gill W4RYW)
> 16. K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (ai6ii)
> 17. Re: K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (ai6ii)
> 18. Re: K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (Don Wilhelm)
> 19. Re: K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (ai6ii)
> 20. Help with K3 and Signalink USB (Doug Shields)
> 21. Re: Help with K3 and Signalink USB (W0MU Mike Fatchett)
> 22. Re: Help with K3 and Signalink USB (Tony Estep)
> 23. Clamp-on RF current meters - a question for Ian and others..
> (VK7JB)
> 24. Help with K3 and Signalink USB - FIXED!! (Doug Shields)
> 25. Re: Help with K3 and Signalink USB - FIXED!! (W0MU Mike Fatchett)
> 26. Fix for K3 and Signalink USB (Doug Shields)
> 27. headphone problem (Joe K2UF)
> 28. Re: headphone problem (W0MU Mike Fatchett)
> 29. Re: headphone problem (W0MU Mike Fatchett)
> 30. Re: headphone problem (Joe K2UF)
> 31. Re: Clamp-on RF current meters - a question for Ian and
> others.. (Ian White GM3SEK)
> 32. Re: K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (briana)
> 33. Re: K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (ai6ii)
> 34. Re: K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (Larry Phipps)
> 35. Re: K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (Tony Estep)
> 36. Re: K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge (Wayne Burdick)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:25:42 -0400
> From: "Phil LaMarche" <plamarc1 at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] W2
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
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> The W2 is sold and thanks for all the emails.
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> Phil
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> Philip LaMarche
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 09:43:21 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Courtney Krehbiel KD6X <courtney at krehbielart.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and HRD turning AGC off
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
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> I also have been having problems where the AGC suddenly shuts off while using
> HRD V.5 with the K3/P3 combination. It's not caused by RF because often
> this happens when I'm not even in the shack. I did find what seems to be a
> solution for me, so I thought I'd post back and hopefully help others
> similarly afflicted. My ah-ha moment came when I looked at the P3 manual
> and realized that the RS232 path to the K3 went through the P3. (Figure on
> p.13 of the P3 manual.) The communication between the P3 and K3 is always
> fixed at 38400 baud. However, the communication between the computer and P3
> can be changed. My HRD to P3 link was originally set at the default of
> 38400 baud. I used the RS232 menu selection on the P3 to set the speed to
> 9600 baud and made the same corresponding change to the connection
> parameters in HRD on the PC. I haven't had any problems with the AGC
> dropping since then, and I haven't noticed any significant differnce in the
> functionality of HRD's ability to control/read the K3.
>
> -- Courtney KD6X
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:29:29 -0000
> From: "Ray Spreadbury" <ray2.s at btinternet.com>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 with the W2 Wattmeter kit
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
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> Hi Guys
>
> My K2 has the KPA100W & KAT100 tuner and I thinking of getting the Elecraft
> W2 wattmeter kit.
>
> I believe the W2 is really designed to interface with the K3 but will it
> also work OK with my K2?
>
> If so, do I position it before or after the tuner?
>
> 73 Ray, G3XLG
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 10:43:22 -0700
> From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and HRD turning AGC off
> To: Courtney Krehbiel KD6X <courtney at krehbielart.com>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <743822FC-113A-4FD0-A8FF-637D1E13CFB6 at elecraft.com>
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> The latest field-test edition of K3 firmware includes better
> protection from the communications problem that causes HRD to turn off
> AGC periodically. I'll be happy to send it to anyone who is
> experiencing the problem.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> On Nov 3, 2011, at 9:43 AM, Courtney Krehbiel KD6X wrote:
>
>> I also have been having problems where the AGC suddenly shuts off
>> while using
>> HRD V.5 with the K3/P3 combination. It's not caused by RF because
>> often
>> this happens when I'm not even in the shack. I did find what seems
>> to be a
>> solution for me, so I thought I'd post back and hopefully help others
>> similarly afflicted. My ah-ha moment came when I looked at the P3
>> manual
>> and realized that the RS232 path to the K3 went through the P3.
>> (Figure on
>> p.13 of the P3 manual.) The communication between the P3 and K3 is
>> always
>> fixed at 38400 baud. However, the communication between the
>> computer and P3
>> can be changed. My HRD to P3 link was originally set at the
>> default of
>> 38400 baud. I used the RS232 menu selection on the P3 to set the
>> speed to
>> 9600 baud and made the same corresponding change to the connection
>> parameters in HRD on the PC. I haven't had any problems with the AGC
>> dropping since then, and I haven't noticed any significant differnce
>> in the
>> functionality of HRD's ability to control/read the K3.
>>
>> -- Courtney KD6X
>>
>> --
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:51:17 -0600
> From: "Augie \"Gus\" Hansen" <augie.hansen at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 with the W2 Wattmeter kit
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
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> Hello Ray,
>
>> ... thinking of getting the Elecraft
>> W2 wattmeter kit.
>
> Good choice.
>
>> I believe the W2 is really designed to interface with the K3 but will it
>> also work OK with my K2?
>
> Works with any transceiver. The RS232 interface is for f/w updates
> and data displays via an attached computer.
>
>> If so, do I position it before or after the tuner?
>
> Depends on whether you are using a rig's internal tuner or something
> external. In my station the W2 is installed between the KPA500
> output and an external tuner that I use with an "all-band" doublet.
> The K3's KAT3 is bypassed in this arrangement.
>
> 73,
> Gus Hansen
> KB0YH
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:00:30 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 with the W2 Wattmeter kit
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4EB2D6BE.2090600 at embarqmail.com>
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> Ray,
>
> The W2 is *not* transceiver specific, it will work with any transceiver,
> Elecraft or other.
>
> It will also work fine with your K2.
>
> Where you place it depends on where you wish to read the SWR. If you
> are interested in seeing the SWR at the input to the KAT100, then place
> it between the KPA100 and the KAT100 - but really, I can not understand
> why you would want to do that, the KAT100 LEDs will tell you the same SWR.
> If your interest is in the SWR at the end of the transmit feedline, then
> you place it after the KAT100. That will show you the SWR looking into
> your feedline, and at the same time, the KAT100 LEDs will telll you the
> SWR that the KPA100 is seeing.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/3/2011 1:29 PM, Ray Spreadbury wrote:
>> Hi Guys
>>
>> My K2 has the KPA100W& KAT100 tuner and I thinking of getting the Elecraft
>> W2 wattmeter kit.
>>
>> I believe the W2 is really designed to interface with the K3 but will it
>> also work OK with my K2?
>>
>> If so, do I position it before or after the tuner?
>>
>> 73 Ray, G3XLG
>>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 11:26:16 -0700 (PDT)
> From: ussv dharma <ussvdharma at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KH3 PERMISSION TO LAND
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID:
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> KH3 TO BE ACTIVATED. USAF has finally granted me 10 days at end of jan first of Feb to land at johnston atoll...will be a solo dxpedition.
> Frequencies will be14036, 14236,18090, 28450, 28036.? One operate...me.? RTTY, PSK31, AND PACTOR avail upon request.
>
> QSL will be via kh6cg.....SASE REQ'D? as this dxpedition is being fully funded by my social security...green stamps appreciated.
>
> ?
> If you don't change direction you?WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!!
> ?
> Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm? AFA9SM
> ???????????????????????? USSV DHARMA
> RTTY
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:44:12 -0500
> From: "Richard Fjeld" <rpfjeld at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q SDR questions
> To: "elecraft posting" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <17D730ABC4E142549F700850CC35D49C at BIOSTAR>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
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> Before I bought a P3 (which is great), I built a Softrock IF receiver, and I tested a friends LP-Pan also. So I have experienced some of the software out there, but not much. I believe there is a community interested in this.
>
> My questions are:
> --What software(s) did you try when testing the I/Q SDR signals coming out of the KX3? (Any comments on them?)
>
> --Has, or is, anyone in the process of modifying a SDR software to provide control between the KX3 radio and computer?
>
> --Will Elecraft be offering any software?
>
> --What price range and type (USB vs. internal) was the soundcard used?
>
> Any other comments would be appreciated.
>
> Thank You,
>
> Richard Fjeld, n0ce
> rpfjeld at embarqmail.com
> I'd rather be learning.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:10:16 -0500
> From: Tony Estep <esteptony at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q SDR questions
> To: elecraft posting <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID:
> <CACHwrmMpTcyqNvViCBkWEN_Cu72xw9=DH4-fivhwt_GsSo95Fw at mail.gmail.com>
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> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Richard Fjeld <rpfjeld at embarqmail.com>wrote:
>
>>
>> .... anyone in the process of modifying a SDR software to provide control
>> between the KX3 radio and computer?...
>>
>> =======
> Richard, if I understand correctly how the KX3's I-Q output is going to
> work, then you can use it directly with SPDR/IF, no modificaton necessary.
> And if the KX3 is controllable via CAT commands, you can link SPDR/IF
> directly to it using LP-Bridge. This would provide a panadapter setup
> identical to what you'd get with a K3 and LP-Pan, which I can attest is a
> truly wonderful arrangement.
>
> 73,
> Tony KT0Y
>
>
>
> --
> http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352
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>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:20:03 -0700
> From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q SDR questions
> To: "Richard Fjeld" <rpfjeld at embarqmail.com>
> Cc: elecraft posting <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <C6F7AEBE-2FFC-45C2-A952-6E42DE225237 at elecraft.com>
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> Richard Fjeld wrote:
>
>> --What software(s) did you try when testing the I/Q SDR signals
>> coming out of the KX3?
>
> HDSDR, freeware written by I2PHD and now maintained by a German group (www.hdsdr.de
> ). But it should work with any package that supports receive I/Q
> signals.
>
>
>> --Has, or is, anyone in the process of modifying SDR software to
>> provide control between the KX3 radio and computer?
>
> Not yet. But note that the KX3 supports the same rich remote-control
> command set as the K3, which means it will work with HRD and other
> third-party applications.
>
>
>> --Will Elecraft be offering any software?
>
> We'll have KX3 Utility which is used for firmware loading, general
> configuration, and command testing. We might offer other applications
> in the future.
>
>
>> --What price range and type (USB vs. internal) was the soundcard used?
>
> EMU 0202, $100 typical (used), USB external.
>
>
>> Any other comments would be appreciated.
>
> Works great :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:21:34 -0700
> From: Greg <ab7r at cablespeed.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q SDR questions
> To: Richard Fjeld <rpfjeld at embarqmail.com>
> Cc: elecraft posting <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID:
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> Richard,
>
> Hard to answer these as the KX3 has not yet been available for sale. I
> don't expect Elecraft will be doing any software for this as there are
> plenty of free options already available. I use NaP3 which is another
> derivitive of PowerSDR but with a much better display resolution.
> PowerSDRIF is another good option....this of course need something like
> LP-Pan for the IQ signals and a good soundcard.
>
> 73
> Greg
> AB7R
>
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 12:44 PM, Richard Fjeld <rpfjeld at embarqmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Before I bought a P3 (which is great), I built a Softrock IF receiver, and
>> I tested a friends LP-Pan also. So I have experienced some of the software
>> out there, but not much. I believe there is a community interested in this.
>>
>> My questions are:
>> --What software(s) did you try when testing the I/Q SDR signals coming out
>> of the KX3? (Any comments on them?)
>>
>> --Has, or is, anyone in the process of modifying a SDR software to provide
>> control between the KX3 radio and computer?
>>
>> --Will Elecraft be offering any software?
>>
>> --What price range and type (USB vs. internal) was the soundcard used?
>>
>> Any other comments would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thank You,
>>
>> Richard Fjeld, n0ce
>> rpfjeld at embarqmail.com
>> I'd rather be learning.
>>
>>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:24:08 -0700 (PDT)
> From: ik1bxn <igiobxn at alice.it>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and HRD turning AGC off
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <1320351848410-6960459.post at n2.nabble.com>
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> Hi you all !
> I these days due to the AGC boring problem we are suffering, due to the HRD
> recent history that says it's not clear when we'll have a new HRD "bugs
> free" release and as I own a Mac I'm testing Cocoamodem/MacLoggerDx and I
> may say the AGC problem disappeared.
> So I would thank you a lot Wayne and whole Elecraft for efforts to fix this
> problem but it does not come from k3 itself but it belongs to the HRD
> software (I think) as Joe Subich (if I'm not wrong) explained us in a
> previous post.
> Anyway, as I'll keep on working with HRD until I'll be not 100% skilled with
> Mac app, Wayne I'd like to have this new firmware release for my
> k3.....possibly.
> Thanks a lot for all, best 73
> Giorgio IK1BXN
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:56:38 -0500
> From: Tony Estep <esteptony at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q SDR questions
> To: Greg <ab7r at cablespeed.com>
> Cc: Richard Fjeld <rpfjeld at embarqmail.com>, elecraft posting
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID:
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> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Greg <ab7r at cablespeed.com> wrote:
>
>> ...of course need something like
>> LP-Pan for the IQ signals and a good soundcard...
>>
>> ==========
> Soundcard yes, LP-Pan no. KX3 puts out I-Q signals.
>
> Tony KT0NY
>
>
> --
> http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:59:45 -0700
> From: Greg <ab7r at cablespeed.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q SDR questions
> To: Tony Estep <esteptony at gmail.com>
> Cc: Richard Fjeld <rpfjeld at embarqmail.com>, elecraft posting
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Sorry folks. Sometimes my head is not screwed on correctly and I had K3 on
> the brain when responding to this message....Obviously Tony is correct and
> no LP-Pan is needed for the KX3.
>
> Back to work....
> :)
> 73
> Greg
>
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Tony Estep <esteptony at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Greg <ab7r at cablespeed.com> wrote:
>>
>>> ...of course need something like
>>> LP-Pan for the IQ signals and a good soundcard...
>>>
>>> ==========
>> Soundcard yes, LP-Pan no. KX3 puts out I-Q signals.
>>
>> Tony KT0NY
>>
>>
>> --
>> http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:02:41 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Gill W4RYW <josephg at integrity.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Center Freq save per band
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <1320354161300-6960611.post at n2.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Alan,
>
> Thanks for the reply! The static setting will not do what I was interested
> in. It sets the display for a fixed span and will not display the sigs
> beyond that setting, even if you tune outside the span.
>
> I set my K3 memories for 7.030, 14.030, 21,030, etc. When I select the band,
> the K3 tunes to that freq but the P3 may center on 14.035 or 14.025 instead
> of 14.030. I like to tune down the band and see the next 20Khz display which
> would be 14.000 to 14.020 if the P3 went to 14.030 initially for the center
> freq. When it goes to 14.035, the next screen does not go to the band edge,
> it goes to 14.005- Kinda a nuisance for quickly seeing DX on 14.000 to
> 14.020 quickly.
>
> I would think that the P3 would always go back to same center freq when K3
> went there but it seems to go +/- 5Khz either way in a somewhat random
> manner. I am on ver 1.09 FW
>
> Thanks anyway
>
> 73's
> Gill
>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:54:44 -0700 (PDT)
> From: ai6ii <ai6ii at att.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <1320364484305-6961160.post at n2.nabble.com>
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> Downloaded and install the new beta 4.42 for the K3 and have started getting
> a failure with LP Bridge "The object involved has disconnected from its
> clients" - the two clients are HRD on VCP#1 and Commander on VCP#2. LP
> Bridge stops interfacing with the K3 which in turn upsets HRD - it sends a
> message that it is no longer communicating with the K3.
>
> Anyone else run into this? I am gong to back off the beta and see if the
> problem goes away.
>
> ..mike AI6II
>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:16:48 -0700 (PDT)
> From: ai6ii <ai6ii at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
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> Well, that wasn't it. Backing off to version 4.39 did not help. Strange, as
> that was the only change to the K3 setup. I did also updated the KPA500 from
> 1.09 to 1.11, but it is not even on during this test. I cannot figure out
> why LP Bridge would all of a sudden stop working. I can check the cables,
> but I would be surprised if the cable failed. cause.
>
> ..mike AI6II
>
>
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> Message: 18
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:21:21 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4EB33001.1070805 at embarqmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> For what it is worth, Wayne said that beta helped the problem with HRD
> turning off the K3 AGC.
> My understanding is that this is not a problem with HRD when LP-Bridge
> is in the picture too - but then I am going only by the few reports that
> I have seen in passing.
> As far as I know, the AGC off problem only occurs with HRD connected
> directly to the K3 and not through LP-Bridge.
>
> You might want to also post your problem to the LP-Pan Yahoo group -
> that is where most of the questions related to LP-Bridge are aired.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/3/2011 7:54 PM, ai6ii wrote:
>> Downloaded and install the new beta 4.42 for the K3 and have started getting
>> a failure with LP Bridge "The object involved has disconnected from its
>> clients" - the two clients are HRD on VCP#1 and Commander on VCP#2. LP
>> Bridge stops interfacing with the K3 which in turn upsets HRD - it sends a
>> message that it is no longer communicating with the K3.
>>
>> Anyone else run into this? I am gong to back off the beta and see if the
>> problem goes away.
>>
>> ..mike AI6II
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:31:48 -0700 (PDT)
> From: ai6ii <ai6ii at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <1320366708523-6961273.post at n2.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Thanks for the post, Don. Yes, I am aware of the HRD/K3 direct connect that
> played havoc with the AGC. It is what precipitated my move to LP Bridge! I
> am stumped with this new problem as it has been working perfectly for
> months..in fact until I loaded the new K3 beta. I will check on the LP-Pan
> yahoo group.
>
> Thanks ..mike AI6II
>
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> Message: 20
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:46:56 -0400
> From: "Doug Shields" <w4das at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Help with K3 and Signalink USB
> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <4286B8042AB74C9F8BE7954A9CFFC94A at usere336cdc5cc>
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> Hello everyone,
>
> I am sure there is a simple and thoroughly obvious answer to this but I
> haven't found it. I have a K3 connected to a Signalink USB interface. I am
> using the specific K3 cable that plugs in to the speaker and mic jacks on
> the K3. I believe I have the internal jumpers on the Signalink set
> properly. I have adjusted the sound card levels as recommended.
>
> I can receive everything and decode signals just fine using Ham Radio
> Deluxe. I just can't transmit any digital modes. I have tried many
> combinations of settings with no luck. The K3 goes into transmit but I get
> no indication of RF output. It works fine on CW and SSB.
>
> What am I missing? Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> Doug W4DAS
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:01:48 -0600
> From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help with K3 and Signalink USB
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4EB3559C.7040206 at w0mu.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> You have vox turned on?
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> J6M CQ WW DX CW Contest 2011
> J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>
>
> On 11/3/2011 8:46 PM, Doug Shields wrote:
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I am sure there is a simple and thoroughly obvious answer to this but I
>> haven't found it. I have a K3 connected to a Signalink USB interface. I am
>> using the specific K3 cable that plugs in to the speaker and mic jacks on
>> the K3. I believe I have the internal jumpers on the Signalink set
>> properly. I have adjusted the sound card levels as recommended.
>>
>> I can receive everything and decode signals just fine using Ham Radio
>> Deluxe. I just can't transmit any digital modes. I have tried many
>> combinations of settings with no luck. The K3 goes into transmit but I get
>> no indication of RF output. It works fine on CW and SSB.
>>
>> What am I missing? Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
>>
>> Doug W4DAS
>>
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> Message: 22
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:02:24 -0500
> From: Tony Estep <esteptony at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help with K3 and Signalink USB
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID:
> <CACHwrmN_9Xz76-hgfY-8K-Fd=U6GCrZZXAq8kvbidiUyFJk=_A at mail.gmail.com>
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> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 9:46 PM, Doug Shields <w4das at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> ....I have a K3 connected to a Signalink USB interface....
>
> ===========
> Doug, try it without the Signalink. Just unplug it, and plug the K3
> line-out into the mic on your computer. This eliminates the jumpers and
> settings as a possible source of error.
>
> Next, try to transmit some RTTY or other digital mode. You should hear the
> audio signal coming out of the computer speakers, and the K3 will go to
> transmit if you are using CAT to control it.
>
> Now plug the speaker-out on the computer into the K3 Line-in, set the power
> out to 0 or hook up a dummy load, and try to transmit. By adjusting the
> computer speaker out slider you can set the audio drive to the K3 as
> desired. Now you're on the air. Set audio so that you get 4 full bars of
> ALC and one flickering.
>
>
>
> Good luck,
> Tony KT0NY
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 23
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:12:20 -0700 (PDT)
> From: VK7JB <zendoc at netspace.net.au>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Clamp-on RF current meters - a question for Ian
> and others..
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <1320376340426-6961533.post at n2.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi All,
>
> I've been reading the discussions about RF and common mode current and using
> a clamp-on RF current meter to sniff out common mode current in the shack.
> I've checked the calibration of my MFJ 854 and am surprised that it's
> calibrated quite well: I measure 1A of current measured running 50W into a
> 50ohm dummy load.
>
> So, here's my question: how much common mode current is considered
> "acceptable"? This meter measures down to a few milliamps. Is it an
> impossible/futile goal to try to eliminate any stray CMC completely? When
> should you call it quits and accept what you find?
>
> Just curious, because the only CMC I can measure in my shack is about 10mA
> measured at the coax connector on the back of one of my rigs while tuning up
> with 10W output.
>
> Interesting discussion, because I'd never thought of quantifying CMC before.
>
> 73,
> John
> VK7JB
>
>
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> Message: 24
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 23:28:57 -0400
> From: "Doug Shields" <w4das at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Help with K3 and Signalink USB - FIXED!!
> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <ECA3A2817F9B4DACBDBEE4628C9B382A at usere336cdc5cc>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Many thanks to all that responded so quickly. It is now working. Special
> thanks to Greg AB7R for nailing it. See you all on the air.
>
>
>
> Doug W4DAS
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 25
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:31:02 -0600
> From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help with K3 and Signalink USB - FIXED!!
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4EB35C76.8020605 at w0mu.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> So what was the answer so it is searchable in the archives?
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> J6M CQ WW DX CW Contest 2011
> J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>
>
> On 11/3/2011 9:28 PM, Doug Shields wrote:
>> Many thanks to all that responded so quickly. It is now working. Special
>> thanks to Greg AB7R for nailing it. See you all on the air.
>>
>>
>>
>> Doug W4DAS
>>
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> Message: 26
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 23:45:26 -0400
> From: "Doug Shields" <w4das at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Fix for K3 and Signalink USB
> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <4DF35D73944E476F8DA8510A4E73A41D at usere336cdc5cc>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Per request,
>
> The fix to my problem was making SURE that the K3 was in DATA A mode and
> setting the line in level to the proper level (not zero). This is the first
> time I have used the K3 in data modes. I think I ned to read the manual
> more carefully.
>
> BTW, I know it works. I just had a PSK31 QSO with EA8FJ in the Canary
> Islands. Thanks to everyone for your help.
>
>
>
> Doug W4DAS
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 27
> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 00:25:20 -0400
> From: "Joe K2UF" <joe at k2uf.com>
> Subject: [Elecraft] headphone problem
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <C44EA8D44E3944AC89C6307D376E2D80 at K2UF>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> I can get stereo on front panel phones jack but not on the rear panel phones
> jack. I have sub rcvr in right ear and main rcvr in left ear on front
> phones jack. Using the same headset plugged into rear jack and no other
> setting changes all I get is main rcvr NOW IN RIGHT ear and no audio in left
> ear. Any ideas ???
>
> Thanks Joe K2UF
>
> No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons
> were inconvenienced.
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 28
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:31:50 -0600
> From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] headphone problem
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4EB36AB6.60804 at w0mu.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> You are in the stereo out jack right?
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> J6M CQ WW DX CW Contest 2011
> J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>
>
> On 11/3/2011 10:25 PM, Joe K2UF wrote:
>> I can get stereo on front panel phones jack but not on the rear panel phones
>> jack. I have sub rcvr in right ear and main rcvr in left ear on front
>> phones jack. Using the same headset plugged into rear jack and no other
>> setting changes all I get is main rcvr NOW IN RIGHT ear and no audio in left
>> ear. Any ideas ???
>>
>> Thanks Joe K2UF
>>
>> No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons
>> were inconvenienced.
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 29
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:33:33 -0600
> From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] headphone problem
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4EB36B1D.4010308 at w0mu.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>
> SPKRS
> STEREO or MONO; 4 to 8 ?
> Plugging in external speaker(s) cuts off the internal
> speaker. A stereo plug is recommended; tip is left
> speaker, ring is right. If you only have a mono plug,
> set CONFIG:SPKRS to 1 to disable right-channel
> audio. (Also see important note below.)
> PHONES
> STEREO or MONO; 16 ? min. recommended
> The front and rear-panel headphone jacks are both
> isolated with series resistors. This allows you to use
> mono phones on one jack and stereo on the other, if
> required. You?ll need stereo phones for AFX (audio
> effects) and stereo dual receive (with sub receiver).
> You can plug in headphones and speaker(s) at
> the same time, and hear audio in both, if you set
> CONFIG:SPKR+PH to YES. However, if you set
> CONFIG:SPKRS to 1, setting SPKR+PH to YES
> will force mono headphone as well as speaker
> output. You can set SPKRS to 2 if you use a stereo
> plug at the external speaker jack, or if no external
> speaker is plugged in.
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> J6M CQ WW DX CW Contest 2011
> J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>
>
> On 11/3/2011 10:25 PM, Joe K2UF wrote:
>> I can get stereo on front panel phones jack but not on the rear panel phones
>> jack. I have sub rcvr in right ear and main rcvr in left ear on front
>> phones jack. Using the same headset plugged into rear jack and no other
>> setting changes all I get is main rcvr NOW IN RIGHT ear and no audio in left
>> ear. Any ideas ???
>>
>> Thanks Joe K2UF
>>
>> No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons
>> were inconvenienced.
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 30
> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 00:44:15 -0400
> From: "Joe K2UF" <joe at k2uf.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] headphone problem
> To: "'W0MU Mike Fatchett'" <w0mu at w0mu.com>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <C1C03F14CDA341D6ABCF0C55C81F0F07 at K2UF>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-7"
>
> Yes the phones are plugged into the 'phones' jack directly under the rs232
> jack. Spkr+ph = no spkrs = 1
>
> Joe K2UF
>
> No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons
> were inconvenienced.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 12:34 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] headphone problem
>
> SPKRS
> STEREO or MONO; 4 to 8 ?
> Plugging in external speaker(s) cuts off the internal
> speaker. A stereo plug is recommended; tip is left
> speaker, ring is right. If you only have a mono plug,
> set CONFIG:SPKRS to 1 to disable right-channel
> audio. (Also see important note below.)
> PHONES
> STEREO or MONO; 16 ? min. recommended
> The front and rear-panel headphone jacks are both
> isolated with series resistors. This allows you to use
> mono phones on one jack and stereo on the other, if
> required. You'll need stereo phones for AFX (audio
> effects) and stereo dual receive (with sub receiver).
> You can plug in headphones and speaker(s) at
> the same time, and hear audio in both, if you set
> CONFIG:SPKR+PH to YES. However, if you set
> CONFIG:SPKRS to 1, setting SPKR+PH to YES
> will force mono headphone as well as speaker
> output. You can set SPKRS to 2 if you use a stereo
> plug at the external speaker jack, or if no external
> speaker is plugged in.
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> J6M CQ WW DX CW Contest 2011
> J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>
>
> On 11/3/2011 10:25 PM, Joe K2UF wrote:
>> I can get stereo on front panel phones jack but not on the rear panel
> phones
>> jack. I have sub rcvr in right ear and main rcvr in left ear on front
>> phones jack. Using the same headset plugged into rear jack and no other
>> setting changes all I get is main rcvr NOW IN RIGHT ear and no audio in
> left
>> ear. Any ideas ???
>>
>> Thanks Joe K2UF
>>
>> No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many
> electrons
>> were inconvenienced.
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 31
> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 08:31:51 +0000
> From: Ian White GM3SEK <gm3sek at ifwtech.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Clamp-on RF current meters - a question for
> Ian and others..
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <KjEiIHF3L6sOFARP at ifwtech.co.uk>
> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii;format=flowed
>
> VK7JB wrote:
>>
>> I've been reading the discussions about RF and common mode current and
>> using a clamp-on RF current meter to sniff out common mode current in
>> the shack. I've checked the calibration of my MFJ 854 and am surprised
>> that it's calibrated quite well: I measure 1A of current measured
>> running 50W into a 50ohm dummy load.
>>
>
> The MFJ-854 is quite a competent piece of equipment - see my review for
> Radcom, at:
> <http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/clamp-on/mfj-reviews.pdf>
>
> (In contrast the same review warns against the MFJ-805, a definite
> "Don't Buy".)
>
> There is more info about HB clamp-on meters at:
> <http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/clamp-on/clamp-on.htm>
>
>> So, here's my question: how much common mode current is considered
>> "acceptable"? This meter measures down to a few milliamps. Is it an
>> impossible/futile goal to try to eliminate any stray CMC completely?
>>
> There is no general answer, because RFI depends not only on the level of
> CM current but also - very much - on the type of "victim" equipment. As
> we well know, there is a huge spread in sensitivity to RFI between
> different types of equipment, and even between different models of the
> same general type.
>
> Also, RFI very often shows a 'threshold level' above which you have a
> problem, but below which the problem is either disappears completely or
> is of no concern to the user.
>
> All of these things combine to prevent any general answers about
> "acceptable" levels of CM current.
>
>> When should you call it quits and accept what you find?
>
> If you don't have an RFI problem, you can usually call it quits and stop
> worrying :-) However, some of us like to understand what's really
> going on, so I'll at least try to answer your next question...
>
>> Just curious, because the only CMC I can measure in my shack is about
>> 10mA measured at the coax connector on the back of one of my rigs while
>> tuning up with 10W output.
>>
> At 10W you'd be driving about 450mA of normal differential-mode RF
> current into a 50-ohm antenna feedpoint. Meanwhile, down in the shack,
> you're measuring 10mA of CM current on the outside of the feedline.
>
> Most victim equipment can tolerate 10mA, and you aren't reporting any
> RFI problems... but I'm not at all sure that everything is OK. It only
> means that 10W isn't enough power to cause a problem! With 1kW output
> the CM current would be 100mA, and at that level many kinds of victim
> equipment might start to fall over.
>
> So yes, I think this is worth investigating further. The first test
> should be to swap to a dummy load, and also to swap transmitters, to see
> if there's a shielding problem on that particular rig. If all the CM
> current disappears (as it may appear to do, with a simple diode
> detector) then the problem probably lies closer towards the antenna and
> its feedline.
>
> The next place to measure the CM current would probably be where the
> coax feedline enters the shack. Measure what happens if you insert a
> good ferrite common-mode choke at this point (eg several turns on a
> giant #31 snap-on bead; see K9YC's papers and web presentations). Also
> check for CM current on all the *other* feedlines - not forgetting the
> rotator cable - because the problem isn't always where you first
> imagined.
>
>
>
>> Interesting discussion, because I'd never thought of quantifying CMC
>> before.
>>
> The clamp-on CM current meter is a really valuable tool for finding and
> fixing RFI problems - sometimes before they even happen.
>
> And please don't imagine that QRP operators are automatically immune!
> Even if you don't cause any RFI problems, CM currents can also affect
> the noise level in your receiver so a 'common-mode cleanup' is still
> worthwhile.
>
> The clamp-on current meter doesn't have to be complicated - just a split
> ferrite bead with a 10-turn secondary windings, a simple Schottky diode
> detector and a 100uA meter. My website shows an example in "ugly
> construction" that took about 30 minutes to build.
>
> Who knows, one day some enterprising company may offer it as a
> 'bare-board' kit?
>
>
>
> (We'll be away for the weekend, so I look forward to reading the list
> mail on Monday.)
>
>
> --
>
> 73 from Ian GM3SEK
> http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 32
> Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:32:47 -0500
> From: briana <alsopb at nc.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4EB3CD5F.8050803 at nc.rr.com>
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> This problem with a logging program seeing the K3 with LP-bridge
> "disconnecting" the K3 from the logging program is an old one.
>
> It existed for much more than a year. The frequency was low and tolerable.
>
> The problem has been made lots worse with the newer versions of the K3
> firmware which expanded the S meter range and the version of LPBRIDGE
> which reads it. It is unusable here. The setup is simply K3/logging
> program/SKIMMER. The newer version of LP-BRIDGE also has the same
> problem with older K3 firmware versions even though it is supposedly
> backwards compatible.
>
> The older version of LPBRIDGE can't work with newer K3 firmwares.
>
> This makes it impossible for me to upgrade either LPBRIDGE or K3 firmware.
>
> Not a very satisfactory situation. It appears nobody wants to own this
> problem and look for a fix.
>
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
>
>
>
> On 11/3/2011 6:54 PM, ai6ii wrote:
>> Downloaded and install the new beta 4.42 for the K3 and have started getting
>> a failure with LP Bridge "The object involved has disconnected from its
>> clients" - the two clients are HRD on VCP#1 and Commander on VCP#2. LP
>> Bridge stops interfacing with the K3 which in turn upsets HRD - it sends a
>> message that it is no longer communicating with the K3.
>>
>> Anyone else run into this? I am gong to back off the beta and see if the
>> problem goes away.
>>
>> ..mike AI6II
>>
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> Message: 33
> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 05:18:27 -0700 (PDT)
> From: ai6ii <ai6ii at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <1320409107676-6962572.post at n2.nabble.com>
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>
> Thanks everyone for the responses both on and off the reflector. I don't
> believe there is a problem with LP-Bridge and the new K3 FW beta as I was
> originally investigating. I decided to re-install LP-Bridge and in doing so
> upgraded to LPB2 (LP-Bridge 2) - I know, I know, I introduced another
> variable - but what the heck it is just a hobby, right? Anyway, all appears
> well in the shack...everyone is talking to everyone K3/P3/KPA500
> /HRD/LogBookV5 /Commander /cwSkimmer/ Skimmer to Commander/ Run SkimmerCC11!
> I believe the move to LPB2 added nothing and that a complete re-install of
> LP-Bridge would have fixed the corruption problem just as well. Back to
> operating...
>
> 73, ..mike AI6II
>
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>
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> Message: 34
> Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:38:31 -0400
> From: Larry Phipps <n8lp at telepostinc.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4EB406F7.6000206 at telepostinc.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Hi Brian. Wayne forwarded this to me. I receive the reflector in digest
> mode and haven't seen the actual thread yet.
>
> This is all news to me. I have not received a support email about it nor
> has it been mentioned on the LP-PAN reflector by any LP-Bridge users
> AFAIK. I run LP-Bridge 24/7 with several apps connected, including
> Skimmer, and never have disconnects. I always keep my K3 updated with
> the latest release, but don't have Beta 4.42 loaded.
>
> I asked Wayne for some more background info on it and will investigate
> tonight.
>
> 73,
> Larry N8LP
>
>
>
> On 11/4/2011 11:15 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> From: briana <alsopb at nc.rr.com>
>> Date: November 4, 2011 4:32:47 AM PDT
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
>>
>> This problem with a logging program seeing the K3 with LP-bridge
>> "disconnecting" the K3 from the logging program is an old one.
>>
>> It existed for much more than a year. The frequency was low and
>> tolerable.
>>
>> The problem has been made lots worse with the newer versions of the K3
>> firmware which expanded the S meter range and the version of LPBRIDGE
>> which reads it. It is unusable here. The setup is simply K3/logging
>> program/SKIMMER. The newer version of LP-BRIDGE also has the same
>> problem with older K3 firmware versions even though it is supposedly
>> backwards compatible.
>>
>> The older version of LPBRIDGE can't work with newer K3 firmwares.
>>
>> This makes it impossible for me to upgrade either LPBRIDGE or K3
>> firmware.
>>
>> Not a very satisfactory situation. It appears nobody wants to own this
>> problem and look for a fix.
>>
>> 73 de Brian/K3KO
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 35
> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 10:49:25 -0500
> From: Tony Estep <esteptony at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID:
> <CACHwrmP2KSVje3tZ5z4DfObLzA+rYJxk_jQy1rH6TkaZytDfRg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 10:38 AM, Larry Phipps <n8lp at telepostinc.com> wrote:
>
>> ... I run LP-Bridge 24/7 with several apps connected, including
>> Skimmer, and never have disconnects..... <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html>
>
> ============
> If this problem really exists, or even if it doesn't, I hope those who
> figure it out will keep posting here. I am a happy LP-Bridge user, and
> would like to stay that way. If a new release of K3 firmware causes any
> problems, I'd like to hear. I'm sure there are others in the same
> situation. If it's just a matter of S-meter polling, there must be some way
> to turn that off for those who don't care. Anyway, please post info as it
> develops. Much appreciated.
>
> Thanks to all,
> Tony KT0NY
>
>
>
> --
> http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 36
> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 08:52:42 -0700
> From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 4.42 and LP Bridge
> To: Tony Estep <esteptony at gmail.com>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <F2A72E68-8CD0-447C-9394-610E6DB89758 at elecraft.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes
>
> The latest K3 firmware revisions include a high-accuracy S-meter
> command ("SMH") that was targeted at the S-meter Lite application.
> It's possible that other apps are using it, too, and trying to poll
> for it too fast. In any case, Larry and I will investigate.
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> On Nov 4, 2011, at 8:49 AM, Tony Estep wrote:
>
>> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 10:38 AM, Larry Phipps <n8lp at telepostinc.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> ... I run LP-Bridge 24/7 with several apps connected, including
>>> Skimmer, and never have disconnects..... <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>>>>
>>
>> ============
>> If this problem really exists, or even if it doesn't, I hope those who
>> figure it out will keep posting here. I am a happy LP-Bridge user, and
>> would like to stay that way. If a new release of K3 firmware causes
>> any
>> problems, I'd like to hear. I'm sure there are others in the same
>> situation. If it's just a matter of S-meter polling, there must be
>> some way
>> to turn that off for those who don't care. Anyway, please post info
>> as it
>> develops. Much appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks to all,
>> Tony KT0NY
>>
>>
>>
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