This release allows closing of software that was launched with the 3rd party software facility. Using only the dedicated elecraft kxusb cable between the radio and the computer, enabling to send cat commands and pre recorded cw messages with the f1 to f7 keys. I have been rereading the manual and posts on this subject, and i am getting a bad feeling. Frequency event timer to allow the frequencies to be set at specific times and days of the week. Raspberry pi, fldigi and the kx3 sarasota emergency. Kcomm a free gpl logging program developed specifically for elecraft k2, k3.
Mac os x applications for the elecraft k3 and kx3 apple iphone and. K2anywherek2server is currently tested on windows nt 4. Send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty using your android device keyboard or even a bluetooth physical keyboard. The usb host switch app in the androidfornook os is located on the home screen at the upper right corner in a pull down quick settings menu. K2anywherek2server software is currently available by request to any ham who likes to tinker with his computer network configuration.
Kx3 companion for ham radio android app on appbrain. The keyboard will appear when the text box gains focus. You will also find links to other items that i think will make your. If you like to beta test this software package, please drop me an email and i can arrange to send the zip package to you. The decoded text is displayed on the computers monitor. A cw keyboard interface, cw reader, iambic paddle keyer, backlit lcd display, and optically isolated keying outputs are all presented in one compact box. Commands have no length limit and use the elecraft k3kx3 programming. Just as the sdr design has changed the way the rig works, the new compact form factor has changed the way the operating position looks. Enter text in the text box between the clear and send buttons and then press the send or the space bar depending if word stream is on or not.
Kx3 companion free ham radio for android free download. Send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty using your android device keyboard. The cw machine manager is a windows program that lets you perform most configuration and data. Audio reports on hf and 2 meters are generally good to excellent even though i am mostly using just 7 watts on hf and 1 watt on 2 meters. Win4k3suite for the k3, k3s, kx3 and k2 user manual. How to configure the contest logging software wintest to be use with the elecraft kx3 transceiver for cw. Does anyone know of a portable keyboard one can use to key the kx3. Tutorial on using elecraft kx3, px3, and a keyboard to decode in cw mode. The kx3 companion app also let you record full qsos and log them to eventually export them to your favourite qso logging software andor service. Documentation win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Perfect mode to be used with an external bluetooth keyboard.
The heart of the kx3 travel kit is an elecraft kx3 lowpower transceiver equipped with the kxat3 internal automatic antenna tuner module, the kxfl3 dualpassband roofing filter module, ak6q side kx endplates, and ve7fmn cooler kx lite heatsink the trailfriendly kx3s allband 1606m coverage, allmode cwssbamfmdata capability, competitiongrade receiver, truly generous featuremix. Plug in the audio cable from kx3 iq output to the pc soundcard line in 3. The kx3 shown here in position when used as my base station rig. The build went very smoothly until it came time to mount the two plastic aacell batteryholders. This is the cw feedback and accessibility option version of the krc2. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your device keyboard. I have a link to my n1mm setup screen shot so you can see my selections. Features in compact, lightweight, sunlight readable devices including logging, messaging, rig control, all with a keyboard. Win4k3suite for the k3, k3s, kx3 and k2 user manual 3rd party connectivity. Using the kx3 as a remote front panel if youre not using such software, or if youre not you can use the kx3 as a front panel for a remotely using a computer at all, you can still set up the kx3 located kx3 or k3. You can set up to 10 macros to that can use dynamic symbols to have call, name, qth. The applications elecraft provides are easy to use for memory programming and backing up the radios settings and even for cw decoding and sending via keyboard.
The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. Kx3 transceiver 1606 meters 2 m with kx32m module, ssbcwdataamfm modes 10 w pep 100 w with kxpa100 amp only 1. The command tester screen of any k utility program can be used to test. The following measurements were taken by measuring the dit, dah and space times with an oscilloscope. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. The kx3 is a unique, hybrid device that combines the capabilities of an inwall touchpanel and an advanced control processor. Ham radio deluxe, cat control support for k3, kx3, k2 and most other rigs. The times are in milliseconds and the cw speed for both rigs is 20 wpm. This would probably be through the key input on the kx3 so that i could type in cw,rtty, and psk31 into the kx3.
Compatible with topten devices parallel port for automatic antenna changing by band. How to configure n1mm to use function keys to send cw. Last weekend i wanted to play in the cq wpx cw contest and use the function keys to run. User defined default filter, agc, and step size for each mode. The speaker amplified input connects to the phones jack. I built my kx3 during the weekend of october 2627, 20, taking my time in order to avoid errors and to maximize the enjoyment of the process. Hams use mrp40 to send and read qrq highspeed cw, to. Operating tip description connecting kx3 to your computer and backup.
Lane ve7ihl has provided instructions how to set up cw skimmer with the elecraft kx3 radio using its wideband iq output. The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf. Mrp40 is a powerful and highlyeffective ham radio software program that decodes received cw audio that has been fed to a computers sound card. Using a straight key, the kx3s attached keyer paddle, the kxpd3, is very. Elecraft frequency memory editor, works for k3, k3s, and kx3 win4k3suite, windows control program for k3, kx3, kpa500, kat500 and the p3 panadapter wizkersradio chrome app that supports the kx3, kx2, kxpa100 and even the xg3 log4om, ham radio log software. Preferably, this portable keyboard would be self powered by its own internal battery. In addition, the k44 will operate many different modes including qrss, hscw, and conventional cw up to 140 wpm.
The user can watch text from the k3kx3 vfo b window stream to their iphone in the terminal tab window, and send cw, rtty, or psk, as appropriate, in response. Elecraft frequency memory editor, works for k3, k3s, and kx3. Win4k3suite software for the elecraft k3s, k3 and kx3. Absolutely beautiful, incredibly quiet and responsive action.
Switch between cw and cwr with the filter on wide to fine tune the frequency, then switch filter to narrow. How to set up radio settings to decode cw morse code on the elecraft kx3. Plug in the kxusb cable and install the ftdi driver 2. This app is very similar to k3inetwork except that instead of using the iphones virtual keyboard to send text to be transmitted, the user taps out morse code using dit and dah buttons. The other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr. For transmitting cw, the program encodes keystrokes from the computers keyboard. You can set up to 10 macros to that can use dynamic symbols to have call. Is it possible to use a keyboard in a standalone configuration to send psk and cw with a kx3. This site is dedicated to bringing you useful products that you can use with your kx3kx2kx1, other qrp rigs, meters etc. The result is an enhanced automation solution that delivers control simplicity and tremendous power in one costeffective unit. Software and hardware microham support video tutorials installation and release notes. O u t b a n d hhmmss hoursminutesseconds, respectively.
Optionally you can use an external bluetooth keyboard connected to your android device. Kx3 companion app the kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. Manuals schematic download modsnotesalerts firmwaresoftware parts order. Radi f6gnz has provided instructions how to use cw skimmer with other software. Each switch has two labels onoff, two commands onoff and a color. Using apf for weak signal cw, both the k3 and kx3 have an apf control. As an example, dxcommander from dxlab suite is configured as follows. Whether youre operating qrp or qro, portable on the trail or in a park, on a sota peak, in a hotel or from home, qrpworks has products to enhance youre operating experience. With 54 buttons and 5 switches completely customizable, youll be able to create the perfect keypad for you ham radio operations with the elecraft kx3. The program can also use the builtin capabilities of the k3 and kx3 to encode and decode rtty and psk31 digital modes. In looking at the manual page 28 it seems as if you can only use a keyboard if you have the rig hooked up to a pc. If the kx3 wont do cw from a computer without an additional external gadget its suitability for dxing, fd, sweepstakes, and other contests will.
It can be a bit confusing however this short and simple video will have you decod. It is absolutely beautiful i put it on the air hours after i received it and worked 3b9fr on rodriquez island, ru3eg in russia and several more. Like you, im always looking for better ways to do things. In short, we recommend tests of your cw filters be run in data a mode. Win4k3suite, windows control program for k3, kx3, kpa500, kat500 and the p3 panadapter. Use a winkey best or another serial port with a keying mod. This kx3 utility version can be used to load kx3 firmware versions 0. I have built several k1el kits, and they are welldesigned and wellmade.
Send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty using your android device keyboard read and write messages with space for hundreds of characters depending on your mobile phone. Documentation win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. Elecraftspecific logging program with support for psk31 and keyboard cw. All k3sk3kx3kx2 remote control commands are listed in table 1. I am considering getting a kx3 and would really like to use it portable without bringing a pc or needing any other external devices. Settings parameters in the terminal has been fixed for cwr mode. Kx3 companion for ham radio elecraft kx3 meets android. Technically the kx3 is already an sdr hardware components replaced by software through direct conversion receiver architectureso i think he meant to ask how use the kx3s iq data in sdr applications as the elecraft manual calls them. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. Run kboard on 9 volt battery or 8 to 15 volts dc includes a one foot 305 mm serial cable, with right angle 3. Kcomm can be used without any additional software to operate phone and cw using the elecraft serial protocol to send cw from the keyboard. I hope i am misunderstanding what im reading, but if not, the kx3 cant be keyed by a computer via the normal means of having the software assert rts or dtr. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile. Instructions for setting up cw skimmer with elecraft kx3.
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