[Elecraft] SVGA worked for a while...
Alan Bloom
n1al at sonic.net
Sat Apr 7 17:06:29 EDT 2012
Hi Roger,
I doubt this has anything to do with the firmware version. My first
guess would be a problem with the RS-232 connection between the K3 and
P3, but the fact that the center frequency readout is correct implies
that the RS-232 must be working. It could still be intermittent I
suppose.
I would make sure that both RS-232 connections are tight and then cycle
power on both the K3 and P3 and see if that doesn't fix it.
Alan N1AL
On Fri, 2012-04-06 at 21:37 -0700, Roger Gagos wrote:
> Got the P3SVGA in and running today. The resolution on my 8-year old
> Samsung LCD monitor was lousy, though, so I picked up a new Dell SR2220L
> that really looks great at the 1920X1080 resolution out of the P3. It
> auto-adjusts and fills the screen just right.
>
> Sadly, when I tried the Fixed Mode tuning of the K3 and changed bands,
> everything fell apart with no spectrum display and all sorts of messed up
> displays on both the internal and external monitors! Tried a reload of
> Ver. 1.13 firmware and it took three tries until checksum and version
> report were correct.
>
> However, I still have no spectrum, a nice pink waterfall area on the
> internal LCD with a left arrow cursor and no meaningful SPAN function or
> readouts (-1.-1 on both sides). Only thing that works is center frequency
> tracks the K3 on both displays. I've been in touch with Gary Surrency
> about the poor resolution on my old monitor before the failure, but now
> it's the weekend.
>
> Anyone have any prior experience, and how do I load an earlier version with
> the Mac P3 utility? (sigh...)
>
> 73 and thanks,
>
> Roger Gagos, K6EQ
> Escondido, CA
>
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> > 1. Re: The Old K1 and Other Things (iw7dmh)
> > 2. K2 K3 European Net (Ray Spreadbury)
> > 3. [K3} Screws falling out (Barry)
> > 4. Gamma P/S (w8crh)
> > 5. Re: [K3} Screws falling out (Bill Conkling)
> > 6. CW mode question (Bill Miller)
> > 7. Re: Gamma P/S (Rick Tavan N6XI)
> > 8. Re: CW mode question (Arie Kleingeld PA3A)
> > 9. Re: CW mode question (donhall161)
> >
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> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 02:45:52 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: iw7dmh <vincenzo.stefanazzi at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The Old K1 and Other Things
> > To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Message-ID: <1333705552833-7442549.post at n2.nabble.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> > Mike wrote:
> >
> > >My apologies! I thought you had completed all K1 assembly and were
> > >on page 49 for Alignment and Test Part II. But you were at page 40
> > >with a lot of parts left to install on the RF board. That makes it
> > >much more difficult to tell if a construction step got omitted earlier
> > >from any components left uninstalled. :-)
> >
> > Don't worry dear Mike!
> >
> > I didn't explained very well what point I was in building K1 (also, I'm
> > sorry for my poor english).
> > In next stage I had a problem with power output on the two higher bands (17
> > and 20 meters) but I have learned to search before on this forum. Infact I
> > found the solution in this thread
> >
> > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-No-power-out-on-2-of-4-bands-td4838732.html#a4842759
> > (thank a lot Don!) and now my K1 is finished and correctly aligned! :-)
> > Now I am going to build ATU e NB module but for the moment it is on my desk
> > connected to my delta loop! I'm very happy!
> >
> > Best wishes for a Happy Easter
> >
> > 73', iw7dmh
> > Enzo
> >
> > --
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> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:02:17 +0100
> > From: "Ray Spreadbury" <ray2.s at btinternet.com>
> > Subject: [Elecraft] K2 K3 European Net
> > To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> > Message-ID: <001e01cd13ed$1d577460$58065d20$@s at btinternet.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Just wondering if there is a UK or European CW or SSB net for K2 or K3
> > owners & if so what frequency does it operate on & what day of the week?
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Ray G3XLG
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 06:11:02 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Barry <w2up at comcast.net>
> > Subject: [Elecraft] [K3} Screws falling out
> > To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
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> >
> > Recently, I moved my K3 to work with cables behind it, and noted that 2 of
> > the small case screws had fallen out and were on the desktop. Prior to
> > this, the radio had not been moved for at least a year. Anyone else notice
> > this issue?
> >
> > Barry W2UP
> >
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> > Message: 4
> > Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:31:02 -0400
> > From: w8crh <w8crh at comcast.net>
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Gamma P/S
> > To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Message-ID: <4F7EF016.3060109 at comcast.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
> >
> > Hi Wayne, I have the Gamma HPS-1a small switching supply....Alas....I
> > am way down
> > the list for receiving my KX3, due to having ordered the morning of
> > 12/28. I have not heard any hash when using my other portable rig but I
> > was wondering if any of the Elecraft staff or
> > field testers have given the Gamma a try.
> > vy73'
> > SEMPER FI
> > Steve W8CRH
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 11:14:36 -0400
> > From: "Bill Conkling" <nr4c at widomaker.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Screws falling out
> > To: "'Barry'" <w2up at comcast.net>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> > Message-ID: <DCDA18DAF9F948ADBD62E6D69EC7933D at Tomahawk>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> >
> > No, I haven't had this problem, however, it must be noted that my K3 gets
> > moved for portable events, shows, etc quite often. But, I have only noted
> > one 'loose' screw, and no screws actually out. The loose one I attributed
> > to having recently removed/reinstalled the side panel, and I usually leave
> > them all slightly loose until they are all started, and then tighten up in
> > a
> > criss-cross pattern, much like torquing an engine head.
> >
> > ...bill nr4c
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Barry [mailto:w2up at comcast.net]
> > Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 9:11 AM
> > To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: [Elecraft] [K3} Screws falling out
> >
> > Recently, I moved my K3 to work with cables behind it, and noted that 2 of
> > the small case screws had fallen out and were on the desktop. Prior to
> > this, the radio had not been moved for at least a year. Anyone else notice
> > this issue?
> >
> > Barry W2UP
> >
> > --
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> > .html
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> > Message: 6
> > Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 08:25:33 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Bill Miller <k9hxo at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [Elecraft] CW mode question
> > To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> > Message-ID:
> > <1333725933.44925.YahooMailNeo at web140106.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
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> >
> > I just acquired a K-3 and have spent an hour? getting somewhat familiar. I
> > tuned 20 M and heard a nice DX station at about S-6 using the USB filter
> > setting. I realized I can only transmit CW with the mode set to CW. When I
> > made the change however, I could not hear either the DX guy (gal?) nor the
> > other in the QSO - I heard both with the SSB setting.
> > ?
> > Gotta be a way to bypass what seemed like attenuation, right?
> > ?
> > Bill K9HXO
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 08:29:10 -0700
> > From: Rick Tavan N6XI <rtavan at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Gamma P/S
> > To: w8crh <w8crh at comcast.net>
> > Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Message-ID:
> > <CANVONAJS-pQN5nyGeb1rAQSjgy_EyPwdXj+rY03DOi_feXBgDg at mail.gmail.com
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> >
> > I used the HPS-1a a few times with my FT KX3 and didn't notice any problems
> > with RFI. But my test was in no way comprehensive. When it comes back from
> > volunteer duty on the front lines in Watsonville, I plan to do more
> > thorough testing.
> >
> > I bought the Gamma PS to drive a 100W K3 when size and weight are of the
> > essence and I like it for that. I'm using it with the KX3 because I have
> > it. If I were to buy a PS just for a barefoot KX3, I would go for a more
> > conventional design, probably a linear supply, because it wouldn't have to
> > be any bigger or heavier than the Gamma.
> >
> > /Rick N6XI
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 6:31 AM, w8crh <w8crh at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Wayne, I have the Gamma HPS-1a small switching supply....Alas....I
> > > am way down
> > > the list for receiving my KX3, due to having ordered the morning of
> > > 12/28. I have not heard any hash when using my other portable rig but I
> > > was wondering if any of the Elecraft staff or
> > > field testers have given the Gamma a try.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Rick Tavan N6XI
> > Truckee, CA
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:34:22 +0200
> > From: Arie Kleingeld PA3A <pa3a at xs4all.nl>
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW mode question
> > To: Bill Miller <k9hxo at yahoo.com>, elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Message-ID: <4F7F0CFE.8010202 at xs4all.nl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
> >
> > Maybe the cause is the following:
> >
> > listening on 14050 to a cw signal with pitch 1kHz in USB, then the
> > cw-signal is on 14051.
> >
> > Switching the K3 to CW with untouched dial, then you listen on 14050.
> >
> > Is that the reason?
> >
> > Arie PA3A
> >
> > Op 6-4-2012 17:25, Bill Miller schreef:
> > > I just acquired a K-3 and have spent an hour getting somewhat familiar.
> > I tuned 20 M and heard a nice DX station at about S-6 using the USB filter
> > setting. I realized I can only transmit CW with the mode set to CW. When I
> > made the change however, I could not hear either the DX guy (gal?) nor the
> > other in the QSO - I heard both with the SSB setting.
> > >
> > > Gotta be a way to bypass what seemed like attenuation, right?
> > >
> > > Bill K9HXO
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> > Message: 9
> > Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:43:10 -0500
> > From: "donhall161" <donhall161 at sbcglobal.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW mode question
> > To: "Bill Miller" <k9hxo at yahoo.com>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> > Message-ID: <BB3902075B10498EA049749552A7C78F at YOUR5BFDF7BC50>
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> >
> > Bill,
> >
> > Based on my experience with the K3, an hour is nowhere the time needed to
> > get familiar with the rig.
> >
> > I've had mine for almost a year and am learning new things all the time.
> > That said, I have and am using it daily in DX chasing and consider it the
> > finest rig I have ever owned.
> >
> > Get the manual and Fred Cady's expanded veresion then start reading and
> > setting up and making QSO's. Read the archives on this reflector and
> > gradually you will begin to appreciate what the K3 can do for you.
> >
> > This comes from a ham who was first licensed in 1948 and has operated and
> > owned almost all the rigs since that time.
> >
> > Again, accept that you will have a slow, but exciting learning curve which
> > will reward you with performance you can use to do almost anything you
> > want.
> >
> > 73 Don K5AQ
> >
> >
> >
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