Re: [Elecraft] K-pod

Now that the K-Pod is shipping, when will we see support for the KX3 (via the PX3)? Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K-pod-tp7618867p7618871.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] [KX2] Schematics

Typically, how long after an Elecraft product first ships are the schematics published? Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX2-Schematics-tp7618872.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Battery Charger / Power Supply

Hi Luke, I assume you've discovered your last two posts, "KX2 Battery Charger / Power Supply" and "KX2 Firmware Suggestions", don't have any content (i.e., no body). Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX2-Battery-

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod

No need to apologize, Eric. I'll just need to be content with my "tricked out" Griffin PowerMate, http://wickedstone.com/KF5WBO/PX3%20USB%20Knob.jpg I know you're familiar with the PowerMate. ;-) Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.na

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Firmware and PigKnob

PX3%20Wish%20List%20-%20Relative%20Frequency%20Commands.pdf [js] I have a proposal to integrate the K-Pod with the PX3 as a HID (Human Interface Device), building on the existing keyboard HID support. This approach greatly simplifies the K-Pod firmware. This HID-based approach will also work with

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod

owing when the K-Pod will support the KX3 (via the PX3). :-) Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K-pod-tp7618867p7618896.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ E

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 BETA 1.45 firmware now available

the default name in importing a text message / macro file. I'm excited to see the text message / macro file is in text format. Has anyone developed a PC-based utility to manage the text message / macro file? 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nab

Re: [Elecraft] K-POD LED programming

tly) user-definable / programmable. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K-POD-LED-programming-tp7620527p7620537.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] KX2 VFO A Encoder

meone please measure its CPR (Counts Per Revolution)? Set the VFO A rate to 1 Hz, note the VFO A frequency and rotate the knob / encoder 360 degrees. The CPR corresponds to the increase / decrease in frequency (in Hz). Much appreciated. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in conte

Re: [Elecraft] k-pod PTT emulation

ed (after 500 ms) ... neither of which are currently supported. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k-pod-PTT-emulation-tp7620829p7620862.html Sent from the Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 SDR

Hi Enzo, I'd recommend that you look at some of the Raspberry Pi / Elecraft KX3 panadapters, http://twitter.com/giorgiofox/status/694969541521207296 https://github.com/Giorgiofox/panadapter 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

This may help in weighing your options, E100403 / KX3 Bezel, $27.24 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Scuff-marks-on-display-cover-tp7621423p7621442.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - Dimension of the KXBT2 Li_Ion pack?

> I would like to know the dimension of the Li-Ion package: Height, width > and length? 19.5 mm x 70.7 mm x 56.3 mm > How long is the power cable inclusive 2.1mm plug? 122 mm -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] KX3 Macro via Remote Control Command

You can write eight macros to the KX3 using the KX3 Utility. How do you execute a KX3 macro short of assigning it to the PF1 or PF2 switch? Is there a remote control command to execute a KX3 macro? 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 BETA 1.45 firmware now available

ons: B1: ;#QSY1; Knob: CW: ;UP; FCW: ;#MAA+; CC: ;DN; FCC: ;#MAA-; If someone could test the new PX3 #MAA and #MBA commands using the PigKnob that would be great. I'm sure Nick will clean up my PigKnob syntax. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in contex

Re: [Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)

http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/devicedoc/51331b.pdf 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPOD-Re-Now-that-the-K-Pod-is-shipping-longer-RJ12-cable-tp7620182p7620216.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] K3: K-pod uses

s scenario, the K-Pod programmable switches are definitely secondary. Not to mention the fact (as I understand it), the K-Pod won't control the P3 markers. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-K-pod-uses-tp7619860p7620056.html Sent from th

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod

l recognize the K-Pod as a human interface device such as a keyboard or mouse." The HID protocol is well-defined. For now, let's see if we can get Elecraft to share the interface / protocol between the K-Pod and K3 / K3s. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecr

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod

or. I'm not asking Elecraft to "open source" the K-Pod firmware. I'm asking Elecraft to publish the interface / protocol specification (not firmware) between the K-Pod and the K3 / K3s. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K-pod-tp7

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod VFO counts per turn?

Thanks, Bill. That's exactly what Rick is seeing. The K-Pod is essentially functioning as a 50-PPR quadrature encoder, rather than a 100-PPR quadrature encoder. Let's see what Elecraft has to say. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod VFO counts per turn?

What are other K-Pod owners seeing? The K-Pod uses the same 100-PPR quadrature optical encoder as the K3. You should see 400 counts per revolution with VFO CTS set to 400. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K-Pod-VFO-counts-per-turn

Re: [Elecraft] P3 wireles keyboard

when this list was created and have been tested with the PX3/P3SVGA" This is a (very) small sample of the supported keyboards. The key is "2.4 GHz wireless" and NOT "bluetooth". I wouldn't be surprised that an Apple keyboard does not work. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Mini Wireless Keyboard

ds. They only offer bluetooth compact keyboards. 2.4 GHz wireless is clearly falling out of favor. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PX3-Mini-Wireless-Keyboard-tp7619925p7619934.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list a

[Elecraft] PX3 Macro and Text Message Utility

here, http://wickedstone.com/KF5WBO/PX3/PX3_software.htm Simply download and unzip the file to the desired directory. Refer to Help. The Utility works with PX3 firmware 1.45 or later. Please E-mail me privately if you're interested. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] k-pod PTT emulation

Currently, macros are associated with the trailing edge of a programmable switch. What you're proposing is an option through which a macro (SWT16;) could be associated with the leading edge (and the trailing edge) of a switch. I like the idea. Can't hurt to ask Elecraft. 73's Joe Stone

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

> It's important that we have visibility not only into features in the > pipeline, but also proposed features which have been rejected. Why? [js] {hypothetically} I have an idea for a new feature, P3 mouse support. Before proposing the feature on the Elecraft mailing list, I first go to the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 "Point and Click"

> There may be a technical implementation problem for Elecraft. > The last time I paid attention, the P3 didn't support USB hubs. > They would need hub support to use both a mouse and > keyboard at the same time. This assumes the keyboard and mouse have separate / dedicated 2.4 GHz wireless

[Elecraft] Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

It would be nice if we could track Elecraft feature requests in a more structured manner. The same feature requests come up over and over again. We often hear, "Elecraft will never develop feature X unless N users ask for the feature." Rather than having subscribers respond to the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

> Why limit it just to list subscribers? Surely there are those out there who > may want a specific feature, but are not part of this list and don't wish > to > be (for whatever reason) but may still own an Elecraft item? 1. I'm trying to reduce spam. 2. I'm looking for an element of

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

There's tremendous commonality between the P3 and PX3 code base. The same will be true for your P3x. Mouse support is trivial. I'd simply push for mouse support in conjunction with the P3 / PX3. You'll get it for "free" with your P3x. Support for a gaming mouse is more involved. All of the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 "Point and Click"

Paul Saffren (N6HZ) can help us understand why we still haven't seen Mouse-n-Click QSY support for the P3 and PX3. If you use a 2.4 GHz wireless dongle which supports both a keyboard and a mouse, the HID report sent to the P3 / PX3 contains not only the keyboard information, struct

Re: [Elecraft] Mouse-n-Click QSY

When I see Elecraft dodge a trivial firmware change like this year after year, I can’t help but wonder if they have ulterior motives. Maybe Elecraft plans to introduce a $250 wired remote control knob. Maybe they hope someday the knob will control the P3 / PX3. Maybe they feel adding a few

[Elecraft] K-Pod Macros

According to the manual, through a future firmware upgrade, the K-Pod will be able to function as a USB HID (Human Interface Device) such as a keyboard or mouse. Conceivably, the eight K-Pod tap and hold switches could be mapped to 16 P3 / PX3 macros. You could even implement three “banks” of 16

Re: [Elecraft] Mouse-n-Click QSY

For a moment it sounded like the K-Pod was being criticized [js] I didn’t mean to criticize the K-Pod. I’m simply speculating as to why Elecraft hasn’t added P3 / PX3 mouse support. [js] Last time I checked, the K-Pod isn’t capable of functioning as a mouse (and keyboard). However, according

Re: [Elecraft] Mouse-n-Click QSY (was P3 product suggestion)

Let's assume Paul Saffren delivers Mouse-n-Click QSY support with the next P3 / PX3 firmware release. What else would you like the mouse to do other than QSY the rig's VFO frequency? I demonstrated Mouse-n-Click QSY with an Elecraft PX3 and KX3 almost 18 months ago,

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

Can we get a little more in-depth technical explanation as to why the P3 can't display decoded text on its TFT-LCD display? Neither the P3SVGA nor PX3 decode text. They simply display text characters already decoded by the K3 and KX3, respectively. Why can't the P3 write the text decoded by

[Elecraft] [PX3SVGA] PX3 Internal SVGA Large Screen Adapter

Hi Wayne, What's the best way to move a PX3 Internal SVGA Large Screen Adapter up the priority list? What's the best way to gauge interest? I don't imagine you want a bunch of "I want one", "Count me in", ... posts to the reflector. Do we have a polling mechanism (other than through the

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [PX3][PX3SVGA ] Display Text Decoding on the screen

Thank you, Wayne. On a related topic ... What's the history of the PX3SVGA (i.e., an internal SVGA large screen adapter for the PX3) or lack there of? 73's Joe KF5WBO -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 with KPod

The PigKnob is already capable of controlling the PX3 markers. You simply need to ask Elecraft to port the #MAA and #MBA remote-control commands to the P3. Joe KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-with-KPod-tp7622090p7622094.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] adjust P3 markers with KPod

> I'd very much like this function too. This would be my primary use case > for the KPod I agree, Bob. Controlling marker A (or marker B) and QSY'ing the rig VFO to the marker frequency is a primary use case for any remote control panel. I want to be clear ... porting the #MAA and #MBA

Re: [Elecraft] (Update) PX3 text not working

Same here. This is an "undocumented feature" (i.e., firmware bug). Please E-mail Paul Saffren (psaffren at elecraft dot com). You can enable and disable text using the "LABELS" (hold) switch. This won't require a power-cycle to take effect. This is probably easier than using the menu. Joe

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

> For me, having the I/Q on the KX2 would not eliminate need for my KX3. I agree, Len. In purchasing a KX2 with an RX I/Q output, I'd dedicate my KX3 to the shack. I'd use the KX2 / PX3 combination in the backyard, on a picnic table at the park, for camping, day hikes, Field Day, mini

[Elecraft] [KX3][PX3][KX2] PX3 to HDMI Large Screen (PX3HDMI); KX2 RX I/Q Output

that Elecraft will develop an internal adapter (i.e., PX3HDMI) to connect a PX3 to a large screen through an HDMI interface. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-PX3-KX2-PX3-to-HDMI-Large-Screen-PX3HDMI-KX2-RX-I-Q-Output-tp7622035.html

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] RX I/Q Output for KX2

Hi Ray, That's exactly what I am proposing ... an RX I/Q *option* board (i.e., KXIQ2) for the KX2. The KXIQ2 would serve as an alternative to the KXIO2 Real Time Clock option board, replacing the AUX output of the KXIO2 with an RX I/Q output. As an *option* board, the KXIQ2 wouldn't add to the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Software Request

Not sure if you own a PX3 or whether a PX3 is appropriate for the type of portable operation in question, but I think the PX3 MSD (Mass Storage Device) feature is the closest thing to what you're looking for. You can save multiple configurations. Unfortunately, the PX3 currently only accepts a

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] [KX2][KXIQ2] RX I/Q Output for KX2

Hi Ken, How do your local radio club members use their KX3 + PX3? I don't understand why they wouldn't be interested in using a KX2 + PX3 in these same situations (e.g., in the backyard, on a picnic table at the park, camping, day hikes, Field Day, mini DX-peditions, travel, RVing, ...). 73's

[Elecraft] KX-Nob

I wanted to share my latest project ... http://wickedstone.com/KF5WBO/KX-Nob%20Datasheet.pdf 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX-Nob-tp7622050.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3][PX3HDMI][P3] PX3 to HDMI Large Screen; and Decoded Text to Native P3 Screen

I've attempted to fold in the feedback thus far. If you haven't already, please reply to this thread if you're interested in one or both of these new features. PX3 TO LARGE SCREEN Feature #1A (preferred). Elecraft to develop an internal adapter (i.e., PX3HDMI) to connect a PX3 to a

[Elecraft] [PX3][PX3SVGA][P3] PX3 to SVGA Large Screen; and Decoded Text to Native P3 Screen

Thank you, Art. We've been discussing two new features on this thread ... Feature #1. Elecraft to develop an internal adapter (i.e., PX3SVGA) to connect a PX3 to an SVGA large screen. Feature #2. Elecraft (Paul Saffren, N6HZ) to modify the P3 firmware to write, * text decoded by the K3, and

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3][PX3HDMI][P3] PX3 to HDMI Large Screen; and Decoded Text to Native P3 Screen

reen connected to my PX3 via an HDMI cable? Absolutely. That's why I proposed the new feature. 73's Joe KF5WBO Message: 13 Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2016 08:08:39 -0700 (MST) From: "Joe Stone (KF5WBO)" <[hidden email]> To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] fast becoming my favorite radio

What are the *key* KX3 features which make it more "serious" than a KX2? I'm not looking for an exhaustive feature comparison. I can find that in the color brochure. For those who use a KX3 as their primary HF rig at the home QTH, which features (unique to the KX3) are critical? Joe KF5WBO

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3][PX3HDMI][P3] PX3 to HDMI Large Screen; and Decoded Text to Native P3 Screen

> My only question - does this originate with Elecraft or the reflector? Reflector. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PX3-PX3HDMI-P3-PX3-to-HDMI-Large-Screen-and-Decoded-Text-to-Native-P3-Screen-tp7621869p7621896.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift

Mike, > The manufacturer specs for all the Elecraft RTC chips promise much better. What Elecraft RTC chips are you referring to? The KXBC3 keeps time using a PIC microcontroller. > ... a customer does indeed have every right to expect a competent RTC > implementation when he purchases the

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: KXBC3 clock drift

>> Re: "...Tweak the rate a bit each time the clock is set." > > Back in early 2013, there was some discussion on the > Yahoo Group about doing something like that either > through the Utility, or even a menu entry with "factor" > that could be adjusted by the user. It never went a > anywhere

[Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

e used with a PX3 for backyard / picnic table portable operation, travel, ... and, of course, in using the KX2 as a base station at the home QTH. For hand-held, pedestrian mobile and ultralight backpacking, I'll leave the PX3 at home and disable the RX I/Q output in order to save the 10 - 15 mA

[Elecraft] Dayton Hamvention 2017

What did Elecraft debut at Hamvention? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Dayton-Hamvention-2017-tp7630859.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Mouse and P3 SVGA

> Do you suppose we will ever be able to use the mouse with the P3 and SVGA (first requested August 2009 and once every few months ever since) The P3/PX3 already supports USB HID (Human Interface Device). The firmware currently receives and ignores mouse reports. Note: The K-Pod is

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod CTS to match VFO-What say you Wayne?

Hi Art, Did Wayne respond? Joe KF5WBO -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: