W4GIW de W0XI,
I built a K3 kit with P3 last November (2014) and have been learning and
enjoying. Prior to that I had (and still have) a Yeasu FT450D with YT450
auto-tuner and SteppIR Vertical (33 foot max). Not sure if you are
referring to a yagi-like stepper? Anyway, for now here's how I've been
using the SteppIR vertical with the K3/P3 combo:
I have both the N3FJP and N1MM+ software and use both of them for
different things with the K3. Most recently I've been using the N1MM+
for generic logging (using a modified contest log) so that I can
record/change the frequency of the K3 from the keyboard and enter the
call, RST and exchange if any. I have not, at this time, spent the time
to figure out how to auto tune using the N1MM+ for the K3. For example,
If I start out at 14025 on CW, I'll enter that into the SteppIR control
box and then check the tuning with the ATU button on the K3. I seldom
tune more than +- 25 kHz from 14025 (all CW) so don't seem to need to
retune with the ATU button. I do watch the SWR display next to the
transmit power indicator, bar graph. Then hit the ATU button if necessary.
I do like having the N1MM+ log the frequency of the QSO (and the time,
etc), which it does, so I don't have to write anything down.
When time, I'll study how to merge the checking of the SWR with the
N1MM+ and the K3 auto-wise; guessing that is possible.
So I guess you could say I'm half-automized! Hi. 73, Uncle Phil, W0XI,
Lawrence, KS.
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Monday, June 08, 2015 1:37 PM
anyone using a steppir antenna with the K3 and a logging program,
please tell me how you have them connected. Thanks w4giw
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