Re: [Elecraft] Configuration of K3 Utility app

2023-12-15 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
~/Library/Preferences/K3UtilPrefs 73, David, W4SMT On Friday, December 15, 2023 at 07:56:16 PM EST, Don Putnick wrote: I'm moving the K3 files from an old MacBook Pro to a new one. They were easy to find in the ~/Library/Applications Support/Elecraft folder. But what about the

Re: [Elecraft] HW-16

2022-07-06 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
My first rig back in the late 60’s. I worked the world as a 12 year old novice with a couple of 40 meter crystals and a dipole up about 6 feet. David, W4SMT On Sunday, July 3, 2022, 10:18 PM, Kyle Chavis wrote: I guess you got off on a light sentence!!  LOL I still have my HW-16 with the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Utility hiccup

2020-09-02 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi Don, I just tried the same Macro (TU DON CWA) and sent it a few dozen times and it completes each time with no problem. Have you tried re-entering the Macro in another Macro slot. Can you describe what happens when it stalls? Does the displayed text in the text fields complete? David,

Re: [Elecraft] Trying RF Gain Calibration with XG3 but fails

2020-06-04 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi Randy, You are using an older revision of the K3 Utility. The first thing I would try would be to download the most current revision of the Utility (1.19.9.6) and see if that solves the problem. If this doesn’t help, I would suspect that your usb/serial link between your Mac and the K3s may

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

2020-05-12 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
I then sent all new files to the K3S. So, I guess I am done? John WA1EAZ > On May 12, 2020, at 2:09 PM, David Fleming wrote: > > John, on the menu at the top of the screen, click Window --> Set to Default > Position. See if that restores the window.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

2020-05-12 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
John, on the menu at the top of the screen, click Window --> Set to Default Position. See if that restores the window. David, W4SMT - On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 02:01:19 PM EDT, John Stengrevics wrote: David, If I try to click on anything in the Utility pane, it

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

2020-05-12 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi John, Does the K3 Utility menu appear at the top of the screen when you double click the app? Are you sure you’re clicking on the actual app and not the .ZIP file? Have you tried a reboot? The most current version (1.19.9.6) should run fine on Catalina.  David, W4SMT On Tuesday, May 12,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Catalina

2020-03-27 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi Don, Are you seeing the K3 Utility menu at the top of the screen when you start the app? If so, click Window -> Set To Default Position and see if that helps. If not, we’ll have to try something else. David, W4SMT On Friday, March 27, 2020, 7:05 PM, Don Putnick wrote: Hi all, I'm working

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Utility for MAC not working for me

2019-10-20 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
David, are you seeing the KX2 menu at the top of the screen when you try to start the app?  David, W4SMT Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Sunday, October 20, 2019, 2:09 PM, David F. Reed wrote: Grant, thanks for the info; I re-downloaded it, and tried as you suggest.  There is no

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Utility for Linux

2019-01-06 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi Walt, There's no need to update the KPA1500 Utility to update the firmware. Click the "Copy New Files from Elecraft" button to download the new firmware to your computer, then click "Send Firmware to KPA1500". David, W4SMT --- On Sunday, January 6, 2019, 10:01:21 AM EST, Walter J.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Utility and Firmware for Mac?

2019-01-05 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Oops.. Make that v1.18.6.27 Sorry about that. David, W4SMT --- On Saturday, January 5, 2019, 9:10:26 PM EST, Dauer, Edward wrote: I just checked for the new Utility and F/W and could find nothing for Mac OS.  The utility is from last June, and it won’t load the new

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Utility and Firmware for Mac?

2019-01-05 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi Ted, Just loaded 2.0 using the Mac Utility (v1.1.8.27). No problems at all. David, W4SMT --- On Saturday, January 5, 2019, 9:10:26 PM EST, Dauer, Edward wrote: I just checked for the new Utility and F/W and could find nothing for Mac OS.  The utility is from last

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Software

2018-10-27 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hello Tim, You are right. The W2 Utility is used mainly for updating the firmware. I believe you are looking for the W2 Interface software. The new web site doesn't appear to have a link on the software page, but by typing "W2" in the Search box I was able to find it. Scroll about half way

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Utility error on Mac OS X High Sierra

2018-09-14 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi Christer, You want the FTDI VCP Drivers, not the D2XX. As Jack mentioned, the FTDI drivers are now provided by Apple and are included in all versions since OS X 10.9. You should uninstall the D2XX drivers.  Also try deleting the KX3 Utility app, and it's preferences file, and download

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity call question

2018-07-13 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
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Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

2018-04-12 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Yes.. No worries. All new releases of the Mac and Linux versions of the Elecraft Utilities will be 64-bit. As a result, OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) will no longer be supported and users of 32-bit Linux will need to upgrade to a 64-bit distro. This will be a gradual process as new revisions of the

Re: [Elecraft] DMM Recommendations -- Fluke 179?

2018-03-19 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
+1 for the inexpensive offerings from Harbor Freight. I have several of these cheap knock offs. They’re certainly not professional grade instruments, but they are more than adequate for hobbiest level work. I use a small CEN-TECH model for quick voltage, resistance and current measurents.  It

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA Firmware Download Problem

2016-11-24 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Macros commands

2016-10-30 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Gerard, The PO; command displays actual output power. It will always respond with PO000; unless you're transmitting. See the PC; command for getting and setting the requested power output level. At present there is no way to add a long delay to a macro. You could add a series of ; to add

Re: [Elecraft] Linux and K3 Utilities

2015-04-15 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi Jobst, Make sure the k3util Libs and Help directories are in the same location as the k3util executable binary. The working directory should contain: k3util (binary) k3util Libs (directory) Help (directory) It sounds like you may have moved the binary away from the Libs directory. Regards,

Re: [Elecraft] Storing into K3 General Memory

2015-03-09 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Hi Mel, The Elecraft Frequency Memory Editor reads/writes directly from/to the EEPROM locations where the memories are stored. The MC; command is used only to QSY to a memory. Programming the memories using MC; and emulating button taps will be tricky. Especially if you want to deal with things

Re: [Elecraft] K3 firmware updates under Linux/ARM?

2015-02-15 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Let me try that again with fewer typos. Sometimes my typing outruns my brain. It should be possible. I'm not sure how well a Qemu x86 VM would perform on a mini ARM rig like a Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone. Qemu can only run on one core. That is, it can emulate multiple CPUs, but it does this in a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 firmware updates under Linux/ARM?

2015-02-15 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
It should be possible. I'm not sure how well a Qemu x86 VM would perform on a mini AIM rig like a Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone. Qemu can only run on one core. That is, it can emulate multiple CPUs, but it does this in a single thread, IIRC. And I suspect getting it up and running would be a

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 decode missing characters that are displayed on the KX3

2014-12-20 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
I suspect that the PX3 and KX3 Utility are both using the TB; command to poll the KX3 for incoming text. Since the KX3 clears the buffer after responding to a TB; command, this would cause bad copy on both the PX3 and KX3 Utility. Text displayed in the Utility would be missing on the PX3 and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FPF firmware load failed

2014-11-29 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 FPF firmware load failed

2014-11-29 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
You're using an older version of the utility. Try version 1.14.10.24. You're probably okay if the K3 is reporting 1.16. David, W4SMT From: Pierfrancesco Caci p...@tippete.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 4:07 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 FPF firmware load

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft k3 : is there a way to shorten...

2014-07-25 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
I'm not at the rig at the moment, but I believe you can also send an EOT character to stop the diddle. KY + chr(4) + ; David, W4SMT From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Tom tom...@videotron.ca Cc: Elecraft Mailing list Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility Question

2014-04-26 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
The Mac version saves as PNG. David, W4SMT From: Dick Dievendorff d...@elecraft.com To: Pierfrancesco Caci p...@tippete.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FPF failed

2014-04-20 Thread David Fleming via Elecraft
Do you have another USB/Serial adapter to try? David, W4SMT From: Mike Reublin n...@nf4l.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 3:13 PM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] FPF failed Trying to help a friend with loading the

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KPA500 KAT500 Firmware Upgrades

2014-03-25 Thread David Fleming
+1 for the Gearmo 4-port. It is FTDI based and works flawlessly on OS X. Hard to beat for $50. I use it in tandem with a couple of KUSB's and KXUSB's to connect all of my Elecraft gear to my Mac. No need to do any cable swapping. Everything has it's own, dedicated USB/Serial adapter!

Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] K2 : Analog S-meter considerations.

2014-02-08 Thread David Fleming
You can find the K3Meter app here: http://w4smt.com/sight.net/K3Meter/ I'm not sure it will work with a K2. I don't recall testing it. This is circa 2008. David, W4SMT From: Matt Zilmer ma...@elecraft.com To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net;

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question

2013-08-09 Thread David Fleming
Hi Phil, There is only one other firmware revision number on the Firmware page ( DSP ) in the KX3 Utility. It should display the DSP firmware revision installed in the KX3. If it is displaying N/A in the DSP installed field, there could be a serial communication problem. Does it always display

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question

2013-08-09 Thread David Fleming
From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: David Fleming df...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question What am I thinking!!  Or, writing... I

Re: [Elecraft] KAT Utility input using MAC

2013-05-25 Thread David Fleming
Hi Steve, It may be that USB/Serial adapter you are using for the K3 and KPA500 are the older KUSB that uses the Prolific driver. The adapter that ships with the KAT500 (KXUSB) requires the FTDI driver. Try installing the FTDI driver on your Mac.

Re: [Elecraft] Another KX3 hits the air.

2013-05-24 Thread David Fleming
Yes, install curl. sudo apt-get install curl David, W4SMT From: Michael Eberle mtebe...@mchsi.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Another KX3 hits the air. When I was using Linux, I had to install

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mac Utility - I Give Up

2013-05-23 Thread David Fleming
Joel, I suspect you may have a marginal KXUSB adapter. While it may work okay with the Windows driver, it seems to not be reliable using the OS X driver. I've seen this happen before. It could start failing on Windows too at some point. Try contacting Elecraft support and see if they will send

[Elecraft] New K3 and KX3 Utilities

2013-05-07 Thread David Fleming
New versions of the K3 and KX3 Utilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux are now available on the Elecraft website. There have been a few reports of problems with the Linux versions that should be resolved by updating to the new releases. Everyone should update before installing new firmware. K3

Re: [Elecraft] Problems with New KX3 Utility

2013-05-07 Thread David Fleming
Hi Mike, The new versions of the KX3 and K3 Utility have been compiled using Apple's Cocoa framework. This was done for a number of reason, not the least of which is that Apple will eventually deprecate the old Carbon framework. Because of this, the new Utilities require OS X Snow Leopard

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 FW Update

2013-04-01 Thread David Fleming
Hi Joel, Is the failure you get with the Mac version of the Utility the same as you get using VMWare Fusion running Windows? Do you have the latest driver installed for your USB/Serial adapter? Do have access to another USB/Serial adapter to try as a test?  David, W4SMT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility

2013-03-25 Thread David Fleming
Hi Mike, Try deleting the preferences file and see if that solves the problem. Use Finder to navigate to the /User/your_user_name/Library/Preferences folder. The library folder is hidden on Lion and Mountain Lion, so you may have trouble finding it. A quick way to get there is to click the Go

Re: [Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)

2013-03-05 Thread David Fleming
Dave, The 127 error indicates that you do not have cUrl installed on your Linux distro. sudo apt-get install curl David, W4SMT From: Dave Van Wallaghen w8...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 5:07 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility enhancement

2013-03-02 Thread David Fleming
Hi Mike, It does do that. Just type in the change and press Return. It will ask if you want to create the new folder if it does not already exist. Works here. David, W4SMT From: Mike Reublin n...@nf4l.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade

2013-02-28 Thread David Fleming
Joel, It sounds like you are having a problem with your USB/Serial Adapter. Make sure you have the latest driver installed for your adapter. Also make sure that the connector is securely fastened to the P3. There is no need to change baud rates. The Utility will automatically switch to 38.4k

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Please help with Mac-KAT500 interface

2012-12-09 Thread David Fleming
Don, It sounds like the FTDI driver is not installed on your MacBook. You need to download and install the latest driver for Mac OS X (V 2.2.18). http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm David, W4SMT From: Don Putnick don.putnick.n...@gmail.com To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 configuration - print out available?

2012-10-29 Thread David Fleming
Hi Hoop, At present, there is no way to get a human readable print out of the K3 configuration using the K3 Utility. The configuration files created by the K3 Utility are intended to be used only by the K3 Utility to restore the configuration back to the K3. There has been some discussion of

Re: [Elecraft] Mac K3 and P3 Utilities

2012-08-27 Thread David Fleming
Hi Jim, My apologies if I came across as chastising. It certainly was not my intent. It's just that in my experience, repairing permissions has not solved the problem. It is *usually* not related to permissions at all. If you do get a crash that is solved by repairing permissions, and it

Re: [Elecraft] Mac K3 and P3 Utilities

2012-08-27 Thread David Fleming
Yes, to solve the problem, delete the preferences file as described below. Except use K3UtilPrefs or P3UtilPrefs or whatever Utility you are using for the filename. No need to email me the file as I have isolated the problems. David, W4SMT --- it is possible that the

[Elecraft] KX3 Utility for Mac and Linux v1.12.8.11

2012-08-24 Thread David Fleming
There are new versions of the Elecraft KX3 Utility for Mac and Linux available for download on the Elecraft KX3 Software page. http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm The Mac version is now built using Apple's Cocoa framework instead of Carbon. Advantages to using Cocoa: 1)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility won't run on OSX 10.7.4 (Lion)

2012-08-17 Thread David Fleming
I doubt that will help. I'm in touch with William off list. David, W4SMT (developer of the Mac version of the K3 Utility) From: W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net To: William Ravenel merc...@pooshee.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility download ng.

2012-08-04 Thread David Fleming
Hi Syl, I assume you're using a Mac. The 'Help' folder must be in the same location as the P3 Utility App file. Make sure they are together in the same location. Let me know if that doesn't solve the problem. There are other things we can try.  David, W4SMT

[Elecraft] KX3 Utility for Mac conversion to Cocoa. Need testers.

2012-07-31 Thread David Fleming
I'm in the process of converting the Mac versions of the Elecraft Utilities from the Carbon API to Cocoa. I have completed the KX3 Utility conversion. The changes are extensive and almost every control in the application required some modification.   Advantages to using Cocoa: 1)

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

2012-07-10 Thread David Fleming
export CUPSPID=`ps -ef | grep cups | grep -v grep | awk '{print $2;}'` This would assign the process ID (PID) of the cups deamon to an environment variable (CUPSPID). But only if the cups daemon is running. The variable could be used to troubleshoot printer issues, or to determine if  the

Re: [Elecraft] k3util editing CW memories (linux)

2012-06-11 Thread David Fleming
Hi Jussi, This is most likely a bug.  I thought this was fixed some time ago. I'll look into it. Try programming a shorter message in the memory and see if  it still drops any characters. tnx, David, W4SMT Hi, I am having problems with the k3util program

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility on OSX

2012-05-03 Thread David Fleming
Hi Mike, I believe I have found the problem. Try downloading this version and see if it solves the hanging issue. http://w4smt.com/K3/3-30-12/K3UtilityOSX_1_12_3_28B.zip David, W4SMT --- On Wed, 5/2/12, Mike n...@nf4l.com wrote: I deleted the .app and .zip and downloaded a fresh copy. Same

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility for Mac

2012-05-03 Thread David Fleming
Hi Ray, Any Intel-based Mac with OS X 10.4 or later. 1GB RAM minimum, 2GB recommended. David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 5/3/12, Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net wrote: Hi Gang: Glad to see that there is one available.  What's the OS requirement? 73 de Ray K2ULR

Re: [Elecraft] MAC KX3 utility

2012-04-24 Thread David Fleming
Robert, If you are seeing only the bluetooth ports, then the USB/Serial driver is either too old or not installed properly on Snow Leopard. What type of USB/Serial adapter are you using? If it is a Prolific based device, you will need to install the most current driver. This one:

Re: [Elecraft] MAC KX3 utility

2012-04-24 Thread David Fleming
Also, if Fusion is still running, you will need to disconnect the USB/Serial adapter from the Windows virtual session. Else, OS X will not see it. David, W4SMT --- On Wed, 4/25/12, David Fleming df...@yahoo.com wrote: From: David Fleming df...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MAC KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Retro Encabulator

2012-04-13 Thread David Fleming
Hehe. He said Panametric Pham and Dingle Arm. :-) David, W4SMT This is about as OT as it gets, folks, but in case you missed it, here's the video:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXJKdh1KZ0w It's a hoot. Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Utility (Mac)

2012-03-23 Thread David Fleming
Yes, in the works... David, W4SMT --- Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: Hi Bill, It is my understanding that a version is in the works. 73, Paul w4ish wrote Will there soon be the P3 Utility SVGA for the Mac? I discovered the hard way that if you update the P3 Software to 1.12

Re: [Elecraft] Linux k3utility RTTY

2012-02-04 Thread David Fleming
Adrian, The Linux, Mac and Windows versions of the K3 Utility Terminal all work the same way. As Dick mentioned in his previous response to this same question, the K3 itself will not allow lock on indefinitely: I could remove the code that cuts off diddle upon running out of input buffer,

Re: [Elecraft] K3Util and P3Util Error: Help System encountered a problem. [Linux Ubuntu 10.04]

2012-01-11 Thread David Fleming
The Linux versions of the Utilities share the same source code with the Mac versions. They are developed and maintained on the Mac using Real Studio. Real Studio provides cross-compilation for Mac and Linux (and Windows). Real Studio does not yet support 64-bit Linux. So until it does, I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3Util and P3Util Error: Help System encountered a problem. [Linux Ubuntu 10.04]

2012-01-10 Thread David Fleming
Larry, I believe you need to install libGtkHTML. If you are on 64-bit, make sure the 32-bit compatibility libraries are installed. The 32-bit version of libGtkHTML should be included in the compatibility libraries. sudo apt-get install ia32-libs David, W4SMT --- On Tue, 1/10/12, Larry J on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Gain control reduced range after RF gain

2011-12-22 Thread David Fleming
The -33 dBm gain calibration is coming soon for Linux and OS X. Hopefully within a couple of weeks. David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 12/22/11, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: That's interesting, Dick.  Is that a new feature?  I only see the routine for -73 dBm on the current Linux utility. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Safari Problem

2011-10-25 Thread David Fleming
Apparently there is a problem with Adobe Reader and Lion. I use Chrome as my main browser, but I've been using the SchubertIt PDF plug-in with Safari. It works great! Much better than Adobe. It should solve your problem. http://www.schubert-it.com/pluginpdf/ You could also remove the Adobe

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 DRIVER FOR MAC?

2011-09-21 Thread David Fleming
Hi John, The KPA Utility for Mac will be released on the Elecraft web site soon. You can get it now at this link. http://w4smt.com/KPA/09-18-11/KPAUtilityOSX.zip Regards, David, W4SMT --- On Wed, 9/21/11, n...@speakeasy.net n...@speakeasy.net wrote: I am looking for the utility to load

[Elecraft] KPA Utility for Mac - Need testers

2011-08-28 Thread David Fleming
I need a few Mac users with the KPA500 to help test the KPA Utility for OS X. Contact me off list if interested. tnx, David, W4SMT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] XG3 Utility for Mac - Need testers

2011-08-28 Thread David Fleming
I need a few Mac users with the XG3 to help test the XG3 Utility for OS X. Contact me off list if interested. tnx, David, W4SMT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] iPad/iPhone control app

2011-08-26 Thread David Fleming
Oliver Dröse dro...@necg.de wrote: Why don't use Bluetooth? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, and I hope I am, but it is my understanding that at this point in time Apple does not support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP). There are hacks that apparently work, but they require a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Approx Cost/User Downloads/Dev

2011-08-25 Thread David Fleming
--- Wayne wrote: I'm picturing control via smart phones, netbooks, and iPads. I've done some preliminary design work on a K3 remote control app for iOS (iPhone/iPad). I'm curious if there is much demand for such an app? And if so, what features/functionality would be most desirable? David,

Re: [Elecraft] iPad/iPhone control app

2011-08-25 Thread David Fleming
On Thu, 8/25/11, Phil Hystad wrote: As far as browsing memories idea mentioned below, one way to do this is to do a full page sweep by flicking a page aside and bringing up a new page.  Each page is the same basic interface for the KX3 but each new page is a different setup with memories,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Some Questions

2011-08-11 Thread David Fleming
I'm well into the development of the K3 Memory Manager for Mac (and possibly Linux if I can get all of the custom UI elements to work properly under all flavors of Linux). Really. No kidding.  http://w4smt.com/k3me.jpg I'm eyeball deep in the KPA Utility and XG3 Utility for Mac/Linux at the

Re: [Elecraft] 64-bit Linux

2011-08-04 Thread David Fleming
Hi Neoklis, Installing the 32-bit compatibility libraries (ia32-libs) should solve the problem with 64-bit Linux. I expect you will find many Linux apps will require the 32-bit libraries. David, W4SMT (Author of K3 Utility for Linux) From: Neoklis Kyriazis

[Elecraft] K3 Utility and OS X Lion

2011-07-22 Thread David Fleming
I've received several emails concerning the compatibility of the K3 Utility for Mac with OS X Lion. I installed Lion on my development iMac and initial tests show no issues with the K3 Utility, P3 Utility and W2 Utility. Everything seems to be working FB. There are already plenty of

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K3Util v1.4.1.8 on Ubuntu Linux

2011-07-02 Thread David Fleming
Hi Dick,   The problem is with the new GTK+ library that installs with all the variants of Ubuntu 11.04 (ie Kubuntu, etc). I'm working on an updated version of the K3 Utility that will address this problem. But until a new release of the utility is available, a work around is to click slightly

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Mac OS X version of Config Utility

2011-06-16 Thread David Fleming
Hi Don, All of the config files are stored in the User:Library:Application Support:Elecraft folder on OS X. This cannot be changed. However whenever you save the K3 configuration (from the Configuration tab) you have the option of saving the .k3config files anywhere you want. David, W4SMT

Re: [Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question

2011-02-27 Thread David Fleming
The fonts are not hardcoded. Nate is correct. It uses GTK+. +1 on the Droid font. :) David, W4SMT --- On Sun, 2/27/11, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: Hi David, I'm using gentoo.  I've been a Unix user since 1981 and am comfortable enough with X11 to change fonts, I'm just not sure

Re: [Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question

2011-02-26 Thread David Fleming
Hi Mike, Which distro of Linux are you using? A google search should find you a solution. Here is link to details on how to change the fonts on Ubuntu. http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/how-to-change-fonts-in-ubuntu-linux/ 73, David, W4SMT When I run k3utility it runs fine

Re: [Elecraft] k3 utility problem

2011-01-13 Thread David Fleming
Did you install cURL on the new Ubuntu installation? David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 1/13/11, jd.n2uz jd.n...@verizon.net wrote: I have been away for about a year operating my k3 using Ubuntu and Fldigi and I am just getting back into radio mode.  Of course, with a new pc, new version of Ubuntu

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

2010-11-16 Thread David Fleming
Hi Martin, Not sure what's going on there with the firmware loads. Please try this version (1.3.10.22) and see if the problem persists. There are several bug fixes in this version.  http://sight.net/K3/K3Util/10-22-2010/k3utility.tgz David, W4SMT --- On Tue, 11/16/10, DM4iM hamra...@vr-web.de

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

2010-11-16 Thread David Fleming
, spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 On 11/16/2010 3:36 PM, David Fleming wrote: Hi Martin, Not sure what's going on there with the firmware loads. Please try this version (1.3.10.22) and see if the problem persists. There are several bug fixes in this version. http://sight.net/K3

Re: [Elecraft] SolderingStation Selection

2010-11-06 Thread David Fleming
Hi Paul, I have both the Weller WES51 and Hakko 936 (rhymes with Taco) on my bench. Both are excellent soldering stations. I've had the Weller for many years and bought the Hakko as a backup a few years ago. I usually flip the switch on the Hakko when I have a soldering job to do. The Hakko is

Re: [Elecraft] OT: fixing antennas

2010-09-16 Thread David Fleming
It's gone viral. It's everywhere. :) David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 9/16/10, Ken Kopp k...@rfwave.net wrote: Gonna be hard to put this one back in the can ... (:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP        elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] USB/Serial adapters and sleep mode on OS X

2010-09-06 Thread David Fleming
This is precisely how I'm doing it, but with a plug-in. I have four callback events that give complete control of the sleep cycle. Thanks, Chen. David, W4SMT --- On Sun, 9/5/10, Kok Chen c...@mac.com wrote: But the Keyspan and FTDI adapters get very grumpy when they wake up after being put

[Elecraft] USB/Serial adapters and sleep mode on OS X

2010-09-05 Thread David Fleming
After doing lots of testing, I've come up with some interesting observations. When OS X goes to sleep, either from an idle timeout or a forced sleep (selecting 'Sleep' from the Apple menu), *some* USB to Serial adapters can end up in an unresponsive state after OS X wakes up. I've tested this

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] S/N 7006 assembly started

2010-09-03 Thread David Fleming
Hi David, Your post brings back fond memories. I built K2 #6030 back in March of 2007. I remember how impressed I was with the quality of the engineering. I had built many Heathkits back in the day, but nothing compared to the experience of building the K2. Although I now have a K3, I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor

2010-08-11 Thread David Fleming
Yes.. No timeframe yet. My plate overfloweth at the moment. Weeks. Not months. :) David, W4SMT --- On Wed, 8/11/10, Ramon Tristani kp...@me.com wrote: Will there be a version for the Mac? On Aug 4, 2010, at 8:42 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: The K3 Frequency Memory

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor

2010-08-05 Thread David Fleming
Yes, it's very much in the works. Third in line behind the P3 Utility and updates to the K3 Utility. No promises on a release date. No plans for an iPad version.. yet. If I could find a serial adapter for the iPad, it would definitely be on the list. :) David, W4SMT Sent from my iPad Thank

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor

2010-08-05 Thread David Fleming
Will the camera connector provide a 'real' USB which a KUSB could plug into? I doubt it. The driver would be the problem there. No iPad USB/Serial drivers that I know of. :) David, W4SMT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility version 1.3.7.26 released for general availability

2010-08-04 Thread David Fleming
Rick, Barring any unforeseen problems, I will be releasing the P3 Utility for Mac/Linux soon (within the next week or two). I will be releasing an updated version of the K3 Utility around the same time. David, W4SMT --- On Wed, 8/4/10, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com wrote: Dick, Since

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor

2010-08-04 Thread David Fleming
Awesome app, Dick! Working solid here on my iMac on VMWare Fusion. Looks great! Congrats. David, W4SMT --- On Wed, 8/4/10, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: The K3 Frequency Memory Editor has now been formally released. See:

[Elecraft] New W2 Interface Software v1.1.4.12

2010-04-14 Thread David Fleming
Version 1.1.4.12 of the W2 Interface Software is now available for download. There were changes made in the latest revision of the W2 Firmware, v1.00, that require this version of the interface software. The S command has a new response format which provides a finer resolution for the SWR

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 USB, Serial Drivers, and HRD Connection

2010-03-10 Thread David Fleming
Actually the Keyspan adapters do not attach directly to the K3. They require a 9-pin m/f serial cable to run from the Keyspan device to the K3. I've found the Keyspan devices (and drivers) to be the best solution for OS X. I've also had good success with the FTDI adapters. I believe the higher

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / W2 utility conflict

2010-02-16 Thread David Fleming
Hi Mike, Sounds like a bug. I'll look into it. Tnx, David, W4SMT Hi all, Some months ago, I posted[1] about an issue I had with k3util not functioning correctly on Linux if $HOME/Elecraft already existed, but $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware did not. I've just bumped into this problem

Re: [Elecraft] Tx Alignment error: State 139

2010-01-18 Thread David Fleming
Hi Niel,   Have you tried running it again? If it continues to fail, could you copy and paste the contents of the output field and send it to me in an email? That would help diagnose the problem.   tnx,   David, W4SMT --- On Mon, 1/18/10, Niel Skousen nskou...@talisman-intl.com wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] do I miss something...?

2010-01-13 Thread David Fleming
Hi Jacques, Which sensor do you have? The 2W range is not available with the 2KW sensor. The flashing SWR LED's indicates a SWR Alarm state. This happens when the W2's SWR Alarm is turned on and the SWR is excessively high. You can use the W2 Utility or the W2 Interface software to turn the

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV Side Panel for K3

2010-01-11 Thread David Fleming
The side panel that came with my K144XV is the textured powder coat style. My K3 has the smooth finish. There is a definite difference, but it's not noticeable with a casual glance. You would have to really examine it closely to notice the difference. Not an issue for me. David, W4SMT --- On

[Elecraft] K144XV

2010-01-08 Thread David Fleming
I installed the K144XV module last night. The installation went smoothly with no problems. I also had to install the KXV3A, so it took a bit longer than installing the K144XV alone. I have one of the early K3's (serial #49), so I had to replace the left side panel and the fan panel and had to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not communicating with PC

2010-01-08 Thread David Fleming
I agree with Don.. I wouldn't waste the time checking that transistor. It would be an exercise in futility. My bet is on the KUSB. David, W4SMT --- On Fri, 1/8/10, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Roger, I do not believe the transistors on the IO board should be very high on the

[Elecraft] W2 Interface Software Version 1.1.1.1

2010-01-06 Thread David Fleming
An updated version of the W2 Interface software is available for download. Version 1.1.1.1 Windows: http://sight.net/W2/W2_WIN.zip Mac: http://sight.net/W2/W2_OSX.zip - Added Always on top option. When selected in SETUP, this option allows the W2 Interface to run as a global floating window.

Re: [Elecraft] W1 software

2010-01-04 Thread David Fleming
Hi Bob, You should be using the W2 interface software. Not W1. You can find it here: http://www.elecraft.com/software/W2/elecraft_w2_software.htm Regards and 73, David, W4SMT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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