Re: [Elecraft] K4 Sharing of Keyboard and Mouse on One USB Port

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Hi Paul, 

The K4 supports composite keyboard/mouse USB devices. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Bar Cursor

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Hi Ed, 

Are there magenta and green arrows toward the bottom of the spectrum
display?  These indicate where the cursors are relative to your current
center frequency.   If  you are in fixed tune mode, you can easily re-center
your VFO A cursor by two consecutive long presses of the SPAN/CENTER button.  

If all else fails, a memory reset can be performed by holding down the MENU
button while powering up the P3.  Note that this will erase an function key
settings. 

73, 

Paul


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> My P3 cursors have disappeared.  The menu selections are there but the 
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Re: [Elecraft] P3: Left span limit changes

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Hi Bill, 

Currently the P3 stores span and reference level based on band, but not
mode.  It would get pretty complicated to add mode into the mix.  I know
quite a few customers have had great results with the Genovation keyboard
and setting up macros to do this.  The next BETA release of P3/SVGA firmware
will include the ability to export/import macros from/to the SVGA just like
the PX3. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3: Left span limit changes

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Hi Fred, 

Thanks for the report, I've added this to my bug list.  

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 internal spurious

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Hi Rooby, 

This is normal for a PX3 that is not connected to anything.  The 'spurs' you
see will not show up once the unit is connected to a KX3 and the KX3 in turn
is connected to an antenna. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Problem saving PX3 configuration

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Hi Dave, 

I sent you an email, please check your inbox.   The problem you're
describing sounds a lot like an issue we had with a few early PX3's and the
on-board EEPROM.   

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Re: [Elecraft] K3s error message KP1

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Hi Sid, 

The KP1 error message has to do with the K-Pod.  Make sure you are running
the latest K3 firmware.  If you're still having a problem after upgrading
your firmware, please email me directly at Elecraft.  My email is pauls at
you know where dot com. 

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Lag

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I haven't verified this, but one thing you might try is to turn PA MODE to
OFF on the KX3.  You'll then need to turn on/off the KXPA100 manually since
the KX3 will no longer be pinging the KXPA100.   This should eliminate the
cursor/marker lag on the PX3.   

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Re: [Elecraft] Tx Mon Display

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Hi Roger,

No that is not possible with the current design.  The TXMON feature detects
and displays the DC envelope of the RF signal.  In order to display actual
RF spectrum we would need to use a different coupler (direct sampling) and
we'd also need a much faster analog to digital converter.

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 VGA Question

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Hi Doug, 

The P3/SVGA board does its own 2048 point FFT on IQ data that is passed down
from the P3 front panel. The sampling rate is the same for either the P3's
LCD display or the SVGA.   There's also a bunch of black magic to take care
of things like fixed tune and receive path gain calculation.   

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Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Digital terminal questions

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Hi Ken, 

1) That is correct.  The P3/SVGA does not actually decode any RF.  All that
is done inside the radio and you must choose between any of built-in modes,
such as FSK-D, PSK-D or CW.

2) The manual instructs you to turn off text display ONLY if you're going to
use the K3 or P3 Utility's data terminal mode.  Text decode on the radio
will need to be turned on (see #1 above). 

3) The P3/SVGA setup screen which is accessed via Ctrl-Alt-S on an attached
keyboard is used to set a variety of settings pertaining to the keyboard
aspect of the system.  For example, setting the foreground and background
colors for the text window on the SVGA screen.  Also setting up the text
transmit mode, i.e. send on Enter key press, space bar key press, etc.  
This controls when the text is sent to the radio to be transmitted, for
example, when the Enter key is pressed, or the space bar etc. 

If you need additional help or have any questions, please email me directly. 
My email is pauls at you know where dot com.  (elecraft)

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Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Green Bar Cursor Jumpy

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Hi Scott, 

Be sure that you have the PX3 connected DIRECTLY to the KX3.  The KXPA100
then connects to the PX3.  Refer to page 9 of the PX3 manual.  If after
you've verified the correct connections and you're still having trouble,
please email me directly at Elecraft.  My email is pauls at  you know where
dot com. 

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[Elecraft] PX3 firmware version 1.48 now available for download

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PX3 firmware revision 1.48 is now available for download as a general release
using the PX3 Utility.  This version is essentially the previous beta 1.45
along with a few minor fixes and one additional feature.  There is a new
version of the PX3 Programmer's Reference (rev A6) as well a new errata
(A8-1), which are both available from the Elecraft website. 

Release notes for this version: 

MCU 1.48 / 02/08/2017

Note: refer to the latest PX3 manual and PX3 Programmer's Reference for more
information regarding these new features. 

* Adds: USB MSD (mass storage device, memory stick, thumb drive) support. 
Most types of flash drives are supported.  Added a new sub-menu called “MSD
menu” which includes the following features:  
+ Scrn shot – takes a .bmp screen shot of the current screen.  
+ ConfgSave – saves the current configuration. 
+ ConfgRstr – restores the configuration. 
+ XportMacr – exports macros/text messages to a file which can be 
edited.
+ ImprtMacr – imports macros/text messages from a file.
+ Set Clock – allows setting of the clock used for file operations. 


* Adds: Serial commands #MAA, #MBA to adjust A or B markers by an
incrementing or decrementing.  The adjustment value is the same as used by
the K3/KX3 UP and DN commands.  Usage: #MAAsn
s = + to increment, - to decrement 
n = 0 adjust by 1 Hz
n = 1   “   “  10 Hz
n = 2   “   “  20 Hz
n = 3   “   “  50 Hz
n = 4   “   “  1 kHz
n = 5   “   “  2 kHz
n = 6   “   “  3 kHz  
n = 7   “   “  5 kHz  
n = 8   “   “  100 Hz
n = 9   “   “  200 Hz
Or: 
#MAAs
s = + to increment, - to decrement. The step size is 
automatically
determined by the current span and mode:

USB, LSB, AM & FM 
Span < 5 kHz – step = 10 Hz
Span 2-9.99 kHz – step = 20 Hz
Span 10-49.9 kHz – step = 50 Hz
Span 50-99.1 kHz – step = 100 Hz
Span 100-200 kHz – step = 200 Hz


CW & Data
Span < 5 kHz – step = 2 Hz
Span 2-9.99 kHz – step = 20 Hz
Span 10-49.9 kHz – step = 50 Hz
Span 50-99.1 kHz – step = 100 Hz
Span 100-200 kHz – step = 200 Hz


* Adds: Frequency displays now show all digits including the Hz digit.  This
includes the center frequency adjustment and marker values.  Note that
markers adjust by values determined by the current span setting. 

* Adds: To enter the text decode scratchpad, you can now use either Insert
or Alt-P.  To send the scratchpad, you can now use either Ctrl-Insert or
Ctrl-P . 

* Adds: #MSS msd screen shot serial command. 


As this is a general release, please direct all questions, bugs, etc to
Elecraft Customer Support. 

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[Elecraft] XG3 Firmware revision 1.19 Available for download

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XG3 Firmware revision 1.19 has been released.  Use the XG3 Utility to copy
the files from the Elecraft FTP server and perform the download to your XG3.  
You can get the latest version of the XG3 Utility from our website:
http://www.elecraft.com/XG3/xg3.htm#xg3util

This revision has the ability to use 'meta-characters' in the 'W' command. 
Previous versions only allowed meta-characters  to be used in the Morse
Memory feature.   This new feature allows a user to connect their XG3 to a
PC via the XG3 Utility and create multiple command sequences using the
'Command Tester' Utility page.   Please refer to the XG3 Product Manual for
more information regarding Morse meta-characters. 

Release notes: 

Revision 1.19 February 6, 2017

•   The serial command ‘W’ can now interpret the same meta-characters that 
the
Morse memory (WM) command utilizes.  This allows the XG3 Utility’s Command
Tester to invoke a variety of complex macros using the programmable buttons
in the Utility.  Macros executed via the ‘W’ command can contain up to 93
characters. 


Very 73, 

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 - PX3 taking 5 minutes to come on??? KXPA100 loses mind...

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Hi David, 

I'd prefer to have folks that are experiencing this problem email me
directly.  That way I can determine the best resolution path. The fix
involves replacing a surface mount capacitor which is located under the
power supply board on the front panel board. 

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 - PX3 taking 5 minutes to come on??? KXPA100 loses mind...

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Jack, 

I'll bet your PX3 needs a capacitor mod.  Please email me directly, my email
is pauls at you know where dot com. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Device data retention times

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The battery is for the real time clock and has nothing to do with the flash
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Re: [Elecraft] Device data retention times

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Hi Len, 

That certainly used to be a problem with older windowed EPROMS.  I know that
it's possible for FLASH cells to flip from cosmic radiation, and cells can
go bad from repeated writing, but the bootroms we employ are loaded into
write protected memory and are usually never re-written.   

There is typically no way to re-flash the bootrom without a suitable
programmer (hardware).   In-field write protection of the bootrom is
critical for a robustness.  

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - utility, a question

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Hi Andy, 

I know it can get confusing with all the different macros.  The K3 can be
programmed with macros, the P3/SVGA can have keyboard macros saved using a
keyboard and each of the Utilities allows macros to be created and used with
a mouse click. 

The P3/SVGA accessory board allows up to 50 macros and 50 text messages to
be stored in the SVGA card.  The P3 Utility macros on the other hand are
simply macros that are used entirely within the P3 Utility, they cannot be
downloaded or programmed into the P3/SVGA.   A planned future release of
P3/SVGA firmware will allow the user to export/edit/import P3/SVGA macros
using a USB memory stick. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Strangeness

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Hi Ken, 

Have you checked the voltage at the P3 12V input?  On some earlier K3's
(sorry I don't have the exact date), the 12V RCA jack on the back of the K3
lacked sufficient current to properly drive a P3 with the SVGA add-in board. 
A good test would be to see how the P3 acts when powered directly from an
external source.  If you have one of the earlier K3's you can 'order' and
install our K312MDKT mod-kit. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 wonky on 30 meters

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Hi Bob, 

The first thing I would try is to perform a parameter reset on the P3.  Note
that this will erase any settings such as FN keys etc that you have
programmed, so you may want to save the configuration with P3 Utility or
write them down. 

To perform the parameter reset, turn off the P3 and then while holding down
the MENU key, press the POWER key.  If the parameter reset doesn't fix it,
please contact Elecraft Customer Service via phone or email.  Their email is
k3support at you know where dot com. 

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[Elecraft] K-Pod Firmware 1.09 & Utility now available

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Production version 1.09 of K-Pod firmware is now available.   We are also
releasing the K-Pod Utility (Windows, OSX, Linux) which is used to program
your K-Pod.  Like all other Elecraft products, the Utility will
automatically download the latest version of firmware.   Please BE SURE TO
READ the K-Pod manual before attempting to download firmware. 

We're also releasing rev.D of the K-Pod manual.  In it you will find
information on how to write macros on the K3 that control the LEDs and
outputs on the K-Pod.   For developers, this release also includes the K-Pod
USB API spec.  This document explains the USB HID interface command set and
report formats.  For more information:

K-Pod Firmware Page: http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/kpod_software.htm
K-Pod Manual rev.D: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#kpod
K-Pod USB API: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/kpod_usb_spec.pdf

1.09 Release Notes: 

1.0910/18/2016
Changes encoder operation to allow the K-Pod to buffer encoder counts to the
K3.  This helps the K3 and K-Pod remain in sync. 
Adds a power-on feature: if the F3 button is held during power up   the 
K-Pod
encoder uses a divide by 4 scaling factor. 
Adds configuration command to K-Pod USB interface. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Where to find K-Pod Utility and K-Pod firmware?

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Hi Keith, 

Version 1.09 of K-Pod firmware and the new K-Pod Utility will be available
very shortly (hopefully this week). 
Note that you will also need the latest K3 firmware as well. 

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Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Does not respond to the knob being rotated

[n6hz]

Hi Brian, 

The PX3 encoder interface was changed in revision 1.25 (4/17/2015).  This
change greatly enhanced the operation of the select knob encoder.  If you're
experiencing severe 'jerkiness' of the encoder, it's usually a sign that the
encoder is bad.   It would however be interesting to see what your PX3 would
do with older firmware.  Email me directly if you'd be interested in trying
that out.  My email is pauls at you know where dot com.

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Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Does not respond to the knob being rotated

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Hi Jim, 

It sounds to me like your encoder is bad.  You will either need to send your
PX3 back to Elecraft for repair or contact Elecraft for a replacement
encoder (if you would like to do the work yourself).   Please contact
Elecraft support directly.  They can be reached via email at:  k3support at
you know where dot com. 

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Re: [Elecraft] SVGA/P3 Question -Waterfall Height Problem

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Hi Irwin, 

Looks like you found a bug.  But as a work around I would suggest setting
the SVGA waterfall height to operate on its own, independent of the P3's
waterfall height.  To do that, press the MENU button on the front of the P3
and using the encoder, select SVGA Menu.  Then select 'WfEn' and change it
to 'Waterfall on'.   In this mode, the SVGA's waterfall is controlled
independently from the P3's waterfall.  To adjust the SVGA waterfall, use
SVGA Menu>WfHt.  To adjust the P3's waterfall, use the regular P3 menu
selection 'Waterfall'

Also note that in this 'separate mode'. the SVGA screen 'unfollows' the P3's 
waterfall average, waterfall color, and waterfall markers settings.  Refer
to page 44 of the current P3 manual (revision H, available on our website)
for more information. 

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[Elecraft] Looking for Linux & KPod users

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I'm looking for a few of you who use Linux and own a KPod to test out a Linux
firmware load tool.  If you're interested please email me directly:  pauls
at you know where dot com .   Let me know what flavor of Linux you're using
(Ubuntu, Fedora, etc). 

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Re: [Elecraft] XG3 Calibration from 10MHz Standard?

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Please realize that while the XG3 can be calibrated, it does not employ a
temperature compensated or ovenized crystal oscillator as is found in higher
end test equipment.  The unit can be  susceptible to temperature swings,
holding it in your hand for several minutes, for example,  will affect the
output frequency by a few Hertz.  

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[Elecraft] XG3 version 1.18 Production Firmware Released

[n6hz]

Elecraft XG3 Firmware 1.18 is now available for download using the XG3
Utility.  

Version 1.18 simply fixes a bug that caused the start frequency of a
programmed sweep to increment by the sweep step size on the second sweep. 
(thank you Mark Crouch AC4D for finding it).  No other features were added
at this time. 


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

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Hi Tim, 

I just verified the bug on my unit here.  I'll put it on the list.  In the
meantime you can set TxtAuto so it is enabled.  This will automatically turn
on the text window whenever the KX3 is put into a text mode, i.e. CW, or
DATA. 

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Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] FN Key Macro Assignment

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Joel, 

There is no such feature that programs macros from the PX3 Utility into the
PX3 function buttons.  You can program the first 8 text macros (which can
include both PX3 and KX3 commands) to execute with any of the FN buttons.  

Perhaps you are thinking of the KX3 utility?  

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 BETA 1.45 firmware now available

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There is a known bug with the macro import feature.  As a work around, after
the macros have been exported to a file, you will need to rename the file
"px3macro.txt" to "macros.txt" .   

Also, the PX3 does not support flash drives that have been formatted using
NTFS, you must use FAT or FAT32. 


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[Elecraft] PX3 BETA 1.45 firmware now available

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

PX3 Beta firmware, version 1.45 is now available for download from our PX3
beta firmware directory (ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/PX3/firmware/beta)

This version adds USB MSD (thumb drive, flash drive) support, additional new
features and bug fixes.  The BETA release zip package includes a new PX3
Programmer's reference as well as detailed instructions for using the new
MSD sub-menu.  PLEASE take a moment to look over these documents and the
release notes.  

As this is a BETA release, please email ONLY ME with any concerns,
questions, bugs etc.   My email address is: pauls at-you-know-where-dot-com
. 

Here are the release notes for version 1.45 :

MCU 1.45 / 06/26/2016
 
* Adds: USB MSD (mass storage device, memory stick, thumb drive) support. 
Most types of flash drives are supported.  Added a new sub-menu called “MSD
menu” which includes the following features: 
+ Scrn shot – takes a .bmp screen shot of the current screen. 
+ ConfgSave – saves the current configuration.
+ ConfgRstr – restores the configuration.
+ XportMacr – exports macros/text messages.
+ ImprtMacr – imports macros.
 
Note: refer to the included BETA documentation PX3_MSD_Features.pdf  for
more information.
 
* Adds: Serial commands #MAA, #MBA to adjust A or B markers by an
incrementing or decrementing.  The adjustment value is the same as used by
the K3/KX3 UP and DN commands.  Usage: #MAAsn
s = + to increment, - to decrement
n = 0 adjust by 1 Hz
n = 1   “   “  10 Hz
n = 2   “   “  20 Hz
n = 3   “   “  50 Hz
n = 4   “   “  1 kHz
n = 5   “   “  2 kHz
n = 6   “   “  3 kHz 
n = 7   “   “  5 kHz  
n = 8   “   “  100 Hz
n = 9   “   “  200 Hz
Or:
#MAAs
s = + to increment, - to decrement. The step size is
automatically determined  by the current
span and mode:
   

 
USB, LSB, AM & FM
Span < 5 kHz – step = 10 Hz
Span 2-9.99 kHz – step = 20 Hz
Span 10-49.9 kHz – step = 50 Hz
Span 50-99.1 kHz – step = 100 Hz
Span 100-200 kHz – step = 200 Hz
   
 
CW & Data
Span < 5 kHz – step = 2 Hz
Span 2-9.99 kHz – step = 20 Hz
Span 10-49.9 kHz – step = 50 Hz
Span 50-99.1 kHz – step = 100 Hz
Span 100-200 kHz – step = 200 Hz

 
   
 
* Adds: Frequency displays now show all digits including the Hz digit.  This
includes the center frequency adjustment and marker values.  Note that
markers adjust by values determined by the current span setting.
 
* Adds: To enter the text decode scratchpad, you can now use either Insert
or Alt-P.  To send the scratchpad, you can now use either Ctrl-Insert or
Ctrl-P .
 
 
* Adds: #MSS msd screen shot serial command.

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Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Carrier Null

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Joel, 

It sounds like  you might be confusing the Rx null for the KX3 with the
opposite side band nulling for the PX3.  (easy since they both are
'nulling') .  If you are interested in removing opposite side bands from the
display of the PX3, follow the PX3 OSB nulling procedures as noted in the
PX3 manual.  As others have mentioned, be sure to plug that little I/Q
connector firmly into the KX3.  It is common to have it only partially
seated which only feeds one of the I/Q signals into the PX3.  

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Apparent "bug" fw 1.42

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Hi Grant, 

Glad you are enjoying your PX3.   The PX3's display driver hardware limits
the maximum size of the waterfall window.  The text display window, when
active, uses part of the waterfall window.   In the next revision of PX3
firmware you'll see that I added support to keep track of the waterfall
heights with regards to the different modes.   This feature and others
including alternate keys for scratchpad, will be available in the next beta
release.  

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Re: [Elecraft] Px3 Utility Macro Download

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hajo, 

PX3 macros can be backed  up and restored along with the configuration by
simply saving/restoring the configuration with the PX3 Utility. They can
only be edited inside the PX3 using an attached keyboard.  For now there is
no way to import and export macros, but that feature is on my list. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Ref Lvl saving

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Bill, 

Make sure you have SpanScale turned off, and then try it.  I just tried it
here on my bench units.  I put the K3 on 160 and set the RevLvl to 139 (it's
noisy here).  Then power cycled the radio and P3.  The P3 came up with 139
on 160 meters. 

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[Elecraft] P3/SVGA 1.60/1.34 General Release, Now Available

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

P3/SVGA 1.60/1.34 Firmware is now available as a general release.  Please be
sure to download, install and use the latest version of P3 Utility which can
be found here: 
http://www.elecraft.com/software/P3/P3_Utility_Setup_1_16_3_15.exe

Currently our tech writer is in the process of updating the P3/SVGA manual. 
In the meantime, please refer to the release notes which I have also
included below.  The main features of this release are the ability to
include P3 commands in SVGA keyboard macros, new #RCF (relative center
frequency) command, support for the K3S preamp/attenuator stages, as well as
several important bug fixes. 

Very 73, 
Paul n6hz

MCU 01.60 / 3-21-2016

Version 01.60 requires SVGA firmware 01.34 to support all SVGA features.

* P3 commands in keyboard macros: Added support to allow P3 commands to be
embedded in SVGA keyboard macros.  When entering a keyboard macro using a
USB keyboard attached to the P3/SVGA, P3 commands can now be intermixed with
K3 commands by preceding the with the '#' character.  Example: set up a
macro to set the K3 to PSK31, frequency 14.070, P3 span of 100 kHz, fixed
tune enabled:   
FA0001407;MD6;DT3;#SPN001000;#FXT1;

* SVGA keyboard macros as function keys: The first 8 SVGA keyboard macros
can now be executed from the 8 front panel function keys.  First, using a
keyboard, program the macro and make sure to save it into one of the first 8
locations (mem 1 - 8).  Then on the P3, press the MENU button and using the
encoder, select the SVGA menu and press the encoder to enter. Then using the
encoder, choose "Macro 1" through "Macro 8",  then press the function key
(short tap or long hold) to map the macro to the function key. 

* Enable/disable TX sensing at the TxMon coupler: Added TxSensEn to TxMon
sub-menu.  This allows enabling/disabling of transmit sensing at the
coupler.  For K3 and K3S users, TxSensEn can be set to "disabled", which
will use the serial connection from the K3 to determine the TX state.
Setting TxSensEn to "enabled" will use forward power sensed at the TxMon
coupler to determine TX state (useful for non-Elecraft radios). 

* New #RCF command: "Relative Center Frequency" applies an offset to the
center frequency based on the passed argument.  Usage: #RCFsnn;  Where:
's' is the sign + or -, nn is the offset in Hz.  For example, if the P3
is set to a 30 kHz span and you would like to position the cursor on the
left edge: #RCF+015000;   Using #RCF without any arguments returns the
difference in Hz between the center frequency and the vfo frequency. 

* K3S attenuator support:  The P3 now properly scales the display when the
four-step attenuator in the K3S is enabled.

* SWR meter blanked:  Both the analog and digital SWR displays are now
blanked whenever the transmit power is too low to give a valid reading.

* Serial #DSM command:  The Display Mode (#DSM) command now controls the
Transmit Monitor's power/SWR meter display as well as enabling and disabling
the waterfall window.  #DSM0 = Spectrum display only, #DSM1 = Spectrum +
waterfall, #DSM2 = Spectrum + meters, #DSM3 = Spectrum + waterfall + meters.

* New #FON command:  The display font can now be selected via a serial
command.  #FON0 = 5 x 7 pixels, #FON1 = 7 x 11 pixels, #FON2 = 9 x 14
pixels.

* New #XCV command:  The transceiver type can now be selected via a serial
command.  #XCV00 = "K3", #XCV01 = User-defined, #XCV03 = 455 kHz IF, etc. 
The command uses  the same number order as in the "Xcvr Sel" menu item.

* Transceiver definition bug fix - Exiting:  When exiting the "Xcvr Def"
menu page, if the user-defined transceiver is already selected, it will
reflect the new values inmmediately, rather than having to re-select it.

* Transceiver definition bug fix - IF Invert:  The USER transceiver that is
defined in the "Xcvr Def" menu item may now specify "Not inverted" IF tuning
even if the "K3" control language is selected.

* SVGA resolution / main waterfall bug fix:  The main waterfall height had
been switching to the default value after changing SVGA resolution.

* VFO B cursor = VFO DATA A bug:  The VFO B cursor had been matching the VFO
A cursor in DATA A mode, even when VFO B was in a different mode.

* Bitmap Upload bug:  Fixes a bug in which the waterfall area was omitted
from a bitmap capture when the TXMON meters were visible.  





P3SVGA 01.34 / 3-21-2016

* Center Frequency in Tracking mode:  Fixed an old bug that caused the VFO A
cursor to reset to center of screen when VFO A was tuned after the user had
adjusted the center frequency offset using the CENTER function in tracking
mode.  

* SVGA Keyboard: 
Added support to allow P3 commands to be embedded in SVGA keyboard  
macros.  
Added support so P3 can execute keyboard macros from front panel

function keys. 
Keyboard / USB thumbdrive can be used when n

[Elecraft] PX3 BETA Firmware 1.42 Now Available

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Version 1.42 of PX3 firmware is now available for download from:
ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/PX3/firmware/beta/px3m0142_BETA.zip

To learn how to download and install PX3 BETA firmware, follow these
directions:
http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/px3_beta_release_instructions.htm

This release includes the new #RCF (relative center frequency) command which
was recently added to the P3.  The replay buffer has been removed and in its
place, a new 'scratchpad memory.'  Please refer to the release notes below. 

As with any PX3 BETA release, please email me directly with any bugs,
questions, etc.  My email address is pauls at you know where dot com. 


MCU 1.42 / 03/22/2016

* Adds: keyboard macros can now be executed even when the Text Display is
turned off. 

* Adds: #RCF command: “Relative Center Frequency” applies an offset to the
center frequency based on the passed argument.  Usage: #RCFsnn;  Where:
‘s’ is the sign + or -, nn is the offset in Hz.  For example, if the PX3
is set to a 30 kHz span and you would like to position the cursor on the
left edge: #RCF+015000;   Using #RCF without any arguments returns the
difference in Hz between the center frequency and the vfo frequency. 

* Fixes/Adds: Removed replay buffer and its controls and in its place added
a “scratchpad”  to hold temporary text such as call signs, names, etc.  Text
may be added to the scratch pad by first pressing the Insert key.  The
scratchpad is cleared each time it is opened.  To move the scratchpad
contents to the Tx buffer, press Ctrl-Insert.  Pressing Ctrl-H when the
scratchpad is open, displays a help screen.  To exit the scratchpad, press
Esc, Enter or Insert.  You may also press a text macro assigned key which
will execute after exiting the scratchpad.  To embed the scratchpad contents
in a text message, use \s . The scratchpad holds one line of text.  It is
erased after each power cycle. 

* Fixes: USB/LSB passband inversion when using transverters. 

* Fixes: an issue when using the ‘|’ command (IM) with text message strings
shorter than 10 characters.  The IM character is now correctly interpreted
which should solve the problem of truncated strings. 

* Fixes: Keyboard help screen being overwritten by spectrum trace and grid. 

* Fixes: Full Tx keyboard buffer overflow issue in which buffer could not be
sent with Enter.

Very 73, 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta Firmware Issue with DX Labs

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Guys, 

I found the bug, it will be fixed in the next general release (coming soon). 

Thank you very much for the concise steps to reproduce, it made it a lot
easier to find. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta Firmware Issue with DX Labs

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Hi Gary,

Please email me directly regarding BETA firmware.  My email address is pauls
at you know where dot com. 

I'll take a look at the firmware and may have you try something out. 

Thanks and kind regards, 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Refresh Rate

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Hi Dave, 

The slowest update rate will be when the SVGA is running 1920x1024 and in
fixed tune.  Try going to a lower resolution (which will still look pretty
good on a hi-res monitor).  I usually run 1280x1024 or 1440x900.   The SVGA
is performing a 2048 point FFT, while the P3 is 1024, there's also
considerable overhead when in fixed tune mode which adds to the slowdown. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.59 & SVGA v1.33 BETA now available for download

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For those of you trying out the #RCF command, first set your fixed mode to
"SLIDE" as opposed to half-span, full-span, otherwise the P3 will recenter
the cursor as it moves to either edge. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.59 & SVGA v1.33 BETA now available for download

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One important note:  PLEASE email me directly with any bugs and/or questions. 
Do not email customer support for beta releases.  

My email address is pauls at you know where dot com. 


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[Elecraft] P3 v1.59 & SVGA v1.33 BETA now available for download

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haracter '|' for
better  handling of short text messages.  

*** Scratchpad:  Removed "replay buffer" and replaced it with a scratchpad
memory.  To use the Scratchpad memory, press the Insert key.  A one line
window will pop up and allow text to be entered.  Press Enter, Esc or Insert
to exit the scratchpad.  Scratchpad text can be sent by pressing
Ctrl-Insert, or embedded in a text message using \s .  You can also exit 
the scratchpad by pressing a predefined text message key.  This is handy for
inserting a call sign into a preformatted message. 

Example: create a text message that contains:  "\s de wa6hhq ur 5nn k" and
assign it to the F5 key.  Now to quickly respond to a calling station, press
Insert, then enter the call sign of the station, for example N6KR and then
press F5.   The call sign entered in the scratchpad will be entered into the
message and transmitted. 

***Message counter adjustable field width:  Message counter now takes an
optional precision value that controls how many digits are converted.  The
existing operation of  \c  in a text message would print the message counter
using all 5 digits.  Now \c can be followed by a number from 1 to 9 which
setsthe minimum number of digits displayed.  
For example, if the current contents of the message counter is 27,  \c2 
would display 27,  while \c4 would display  0027. 

*** Multiple \c in a text message does not increment the counter:  In the
past each time the  \c was used, the message counter would increment. This
has been fixed so that the message counter only increments after the message
is completed.

73, 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

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Hi Dave, 

The P3 does execute the commands one after another.   The problem is likely
that the K3 commands take a little longer to execute and there is no waiting
in the P3 for the K3 to change frequency.  In other words, the P3 executes
the serial commands in sequence.  It gets to a K3 command (DN7, UP7 etc) and
simply sends that over to the K3.  It then continues to execute the commands
in the macro.   Using the P3 and/or K3 utility delivers the same results as
would any program (Python, etc) that does not query the K3 for a reply. 

While adding a delay after the K3 commands may help, there is probably a
better way to do this.  Let me think about it for a while. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

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Hi Vic, 

As far as I know no work was done on that particular bug for this release. 


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

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Jim, 

I'm not familiar with that macro design.  I do know that this version allows
intermixing of P3 and K3(s) commands within the same keyboard macro.  

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[Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

BETA firmware packages for the P3 & SVGA are now available for download from
the Elecraft website.   These BETA versions contain new features as well as
several bug fixes.  With these versions we introduce the ability to embed P3
commands within SVGA keyboard macros.  Also new is the ability to map the
first 8 keyboard macros to any of the 8 FN keys located on the front panel
of the P3.  

Refer to the release notes below for more information

Please direct all issues/questions/etc to:  
alan at you know where dot com
pauls at you know where dot com


73, 

Paul n6hz


To load beta firmware on to your P3/SVGA: 
1) Create a temporary folder. 
2) Download the beta firmware from:
ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/P3_0157_SVGA_0131_BETA.zip
3) Extract the contents of the zip file into the temporary folder. 
4) With your P3 connected via serial cable, start P3 Utility and select the
Firmware Tab
5) Click on Browse and select the temporary folder that holds the extracted
files. 
6) Click on "Send all new firmware to P3"



Release notes:

MCU 01.57 / 2-2-2016
 
Version 01.57 requires SVGA firmware 01.31 to support all SVGA features.
 
* P3 commands in keyboard macros: Added support to allow P3 commands to be
embedded in SVGA keyboard macros.  When entering a keyboard macro using a
USB keyboard attached to the P3/SVGA, P3 commands can now be intermixed with
K3 commands by preceding the command with the ‘#’ character.  Example: set
up a macro to set the K3 to PSK31, frequency 14.070, P3 span of 100 kHz,
fixed tune enabled:  
FA0001407;MD6;DT3;#SPN001000;#FXT1;
 
* SVGA keyboard macros as function keys: The first 8 SVGA keyboard macros
can now be executed from the 8 front panel function keys.  First, using a
keyboard, program the macro and make sure to save it into one of the first 8
locations (mem 1 – 8).  Then on the P3, press the MENU button and using the
encoder, select the SVGA menu and press the encoder to enter. Then using the
encoder, choose “Macro 1” through “Macro 8”,  then press the function key
(short tap or long hold) to map the macro to the function key.
 
* Enable/disable TX sensing at the TxMon coupler: Added TxSensEn to TxMon
sub-menu.  This allows enabling/disabling of transmit sensing at the
coupler.  For K3 and K3S users, TxSensEn can be set to “disabled”, which
will use the serial connection from the K3 to determine the TX state.
Setting TxSensEn to “enabled” will use forward power sensed at the TxMon
coupler to determine TX state (useful for non-Elecraft radios).
 
* K3S attenuator support:  The P3 now properly scales the display when the
four-step attenuator in the K3S is enabled.
 
* SWR meter blanked:  Both the analog and digital SWR displays are now
blanked whenever the transmit power is too low to give a valid reading.
 
* Serial #DSM command:  The Display Mode (#DSM) command now controls the
Transmit Monitor's power/SWR meter display as well as enabling and disabling
the waterfall window.  #DSM0 = Spectrum display only, #DSM1 = Spectrum +
waterfall, #DSM2 = Spectrum + meters, #DSM3 = Spectrum + waterfall + meters.
 
* New #FON command:  The display font can now be selected via a serial
command.  #FON0 = 5 x 7 pixels, #FON1 = 7 x 11 pixels, #FON2 = 9 x 14
pixels.
 
* New #XCV command:  The transceiver type can now be selected via a serial
command.  #XCV00 = "K3", #XCV01 = User-defined, #XCV03 = 455 kHz IF, etc. 
The command uses  the same number order as in the "Xcvr Sel" menu item.
 
* Transceiver definition bug fix - Exiting:  When exiting the "Xcvr Def"
menu page, if the user-defined transceiver is already selected, it will
reflect the new values inmmediately, rather than having to re-select it.
 
* Transceiver definition bug fix - IF Invert:  The USER transceiver that is
defined in the "Xcvr Def" menu item may now specify "Not inverted" IF tuning
even if the "K3" control language is selected.
 
* SVGA resolution / main waterfall bug fix:  The main waterfall height had
been switching to the default value after changing SVGA resolution.
 
* VFO B cursor = VFO DATA A bug:  The VFO B cursor had been matching the VFO
A cursor in DATA A mode, even when VFO B was in a different mode.
 
 
 
P3SVGA 01.31 / 2-3-2016
 
* SVGA Keyboard
  Added support to allow P3 commands to be embedded in SVGA keyboard macros. 
  Added support so P3 can execute keyboard macros from front panel function
keys.
  Keyboard / USB thumbdrive can be used when not in data display mode.  

  Cleaned up the text message sending, and use of the IM character ‘|’ for
better
handling of short text messages. 


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 TX MON question

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Hi Barry, 

The P3TXMON can configured to trigger by sensing the forward RF power at the
coupler.  For K3 users, the P3TXMON uses internal communication with the
K3(S) .  

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 /Keyboard QSO count repeat

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Hi Bob, 

Starting in version 1.39 (currently available) you can put as many \c as you
want to, the number only increments once per message.  In other words, the
counter value only advances once per invocation of the text message. 


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working

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Hi Ken, 

I am not familiar with the USB switch but if it is electronic and not
mechanical there could be an issue since the SVGA USB port is limited as to
what it can support.  For example it does not support a hub or really
anything except a USB thumb drive and/or keyboard.  

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution

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Hi Ken, 

I don't understand what you mean by 'toggle a USB device'.  The P3/SVGA
board will enumerate a USB keyboard or thumb drive even if the SVGA en is
turned off (the display is turned off) OR data display mode is turned off. 
I just checked.You can verify that by opening up the P3 and looking on
the SVGA card.  Whenever a USB device is correctly enumerated, the LED
toward the connector will light solid. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question

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Hi David, 

Fred Cady is correct, the next version of P3 firmware will allow P3/SVGA USB
keyboard macros to include P3 commands.   It will also allow the first 8
P3/SVGA keyboard macros to be mapped to front panel function keys.

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Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA help..

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There are LEDs on the P3 front panel and on the SVGA board, both should be
blinking.  If you plug a keyboard or USB thumbdrive into the SVGA board, you
should see another LED light up on the SVGA board. 

The next thing to try is a parameter reset on the P3.  Do that holding down
the MENU key and then tapping the POWER key.  This will reinitialize any
settings so you may first want to save the P3 configuration using the P3
Utility.  

Next check the revisions of the all the FPGA files located on the SVGA
board.  You mentioned that you upgraded the firmware, but maybe one of these
files could be corrupted (they control the video chip).  Rotate the encoder
to the SVGA sub-menu and then enter it.  Rotate the encoder to select SVGA
FW and select using a push of the encoder.  You should see 1.04 in FPGA 0 to
FPGA 4.  

If none of that works, email me directly at Elecraft.  My email address is
pauls at you know where dot com. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Strange behavior of P3

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Hi Martin, 

Problem #2 is a bug in the P3 firmware.  With the new K3S there are
additional steps in both the attenuator and the preamp that the P3 is not
taking into account.  This will be fixed in the next P3 firmware release. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

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Hi Paul, 

I read your post that you do not have the K3 Utility running, but 1) is your
P3 hooked up to your computer and 2) is there any software running on your
computer that would be reading the text such as a terminal program, or the
P3 Utility? 

The P3/SVGA simply gets a copy of the K3's decoded text and displays it on
the screen.  There is no separate decoding being done on the SVGA card. 
Therefore the problem is likely in the serial port between the K3 and P3, or
some other program is fighting for the data.  Check the serial cable between
the K3 and P3.  If you're still having trouble, email me directly at
Elecraft.  My email is pauls at you know where dot com. 

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Re: [Elecraft] feature request PX3 keyboard VFO control

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Hi George, 

You bet you can control the VFO with the PX3 keyboard.  Here's what I have
set up on my PX3: 

I use the UP/Down, Ctrl-Up/Down, Left/Right and Ctrl-Left/Right.   I have
the up/down keys adjust the frequency by 1 Hz, Ctrl-up/down by 10 Hz,
Right/Left arrow by 100 Hz and Ctrl-Right/Left arrow by 1 kHz: 


Up Arrow: UP1;
Down Arrow: DN1;

Ctrl-Up Arrow: UP;
Ctrl-Down Arrow: DN;

Right Arrow: UP8;
Left Arrow: DN8;

Ctrl-Right Arrow: UP4;
Ctrl-Left Arrow: DN4;

If you have a numeric keypad on your keyboard, you can use those keypad keys
as band buttons.  For example, you can map KP0 (keypad 0) to BN0; KP1 to
BN1;  and so on.  Those 10 keys get you from 160 to 10 meters.  Some day
when I have some extra time here at Elecraft I'll put together some tips on
macros. :-)



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Re: [Elecraft] feature request PX3 keyboard VFO control

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I made a mistake, to adjust by 1 Hz it's UP0; and DN0;

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Re: [Elecraft] feature request PX3 keyboard VFO control

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And the BN commands must be 2 digits.  (I just added those) So 160 meters is
BN00; and so on. 

Also, you can set up a macro to turn both the KX3 and PX3 off with one
button push on the PX3 front panel.  First program a macro using one of the
first 8 memory locations with the following: 
PS0;#PS0;   Map it to a front panel FN key using the Text Menu sub-menu, 
(see manual). 

Here's another trick a customer came up with.  Let's say you're working a
pileup with the PX3, you have it set up for split on CW and you want to
inject your call sign very quickly.  This can be done by setting up a
keyboard macro to execute on a FN keypress: 
1) Create a macro in one of the first 8 locations so it can be mapped to a
FN key. 
2) We'll use your call sign as an example. For the message body enter:  KY
NE1I; 
3) Now using the Text Menu sub-menu, program that macro to a FN key.  

Now it's just a matter of using the PX3 VFO Marker to choose a position in
the pileup, push the encoder to QSY, followed by FN key to quickly send your
call. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 goes to different band when control knob is tapped.

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Gary, 

You can try a parameter reset on the P3.  This will reinitialize everything
to its default state.  This will also erase any FN keys you have set up.  To
perform the reset, hold down the MENU key and then tap the POWER key.  I
haven't been able to duplicate this problem here on my unit, but if figure
out the steps to making it happen, please email me directly.  (pauls at you
know where dot com) 

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Re: [Elecraft] [elecraft] PX3 Firmware 1.39 General Release

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Nakamura, 

Please try a parameter reset on the PX3 and see if that solves the problem. 
If you upgraded from 1.35/1.37 there may be a  need to perform the reset. 
This can be accomplished by holding the MENU key and tapping the POWER key. 

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[Elecraft] PX3 Firmware 1.39 General Release

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

PX3 firmware version 1.39 is now available for download and installation into
your PX3. Using the PX3 Utility, click on the firmware tab and then click on
Copy New Files From Elecraft button.  It's recommended that you use/upgrade
to the latest version of PX3 Utility.  This latest version allows the new
keyboard macros and messages to be included in the Configuration
save/restore.  A new revision of PX3 Manual (A6) has also been placed on the
Elecraft website which includes documentation for the new USB keyboard
interface. 

The manual is available here: 
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740229%20PX3%20Owner's%20Manual%20A6.pdf

Latest version of the PX3 Utility is available here: 
http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/PX3_software.htm#px3util

A list of keyboards known to work with the PX3 is available here: 
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/px3_keyboard_list_A3.pdf

Release notes: 

MCU 1.39 / 11/02/2015

* Adds: USB keyboard support.  Most PC keyboards are supported except
Bluetooth, and those with mice.  Please refer to revision A6 of the PX3
Manual (currently available on the Elecraft website) for instructions and
examples.  The text display window now displays 3 lines of RX text and 2
lines of TX text.  Features include 50 message & 50 macro memories, beacon
mode, replay buffer, and more.  
* Adds: The 7x11 font first introduced on the P3, now available on the PX3. 
* Adds: serial commands to support keyboard,  #USB, #BCN, #BCI, #BCL, #TXM,
and  #TXH .
* Adds: serial commands to adjust OSB amplitude/phase values, #OSBP, #OSBA. 
* Fixes: ‘smearing’ U-shaped VFO A cursor when fixed tune is enabled. 
* Fixes: an issue with display freezing when RIT/XIT was adjusted on KX3
* Fixes: displayed frequency not updating when RIT was turned off. 
* Fixes: missing CW elements with paddles after using keyboard.
* Fixes: garbled bitmap saves when using PX3 Utility.


If you are upgrading from a beta release the following have been fixed/added
in this release:

* \c counter when used in a text message only increments once per message. 
* fixes blank macro 1 display when first entering the macro edit window. 
* automatically keys radio for all beacon messages, irregardless of
KybTxMode
* Alt-R now clears the replay buffer without clearing the windows. 
* Macros 1-8 can now be programmed into any of the front panel FN1-8 keys. 
* Help screens added for general keyboard, macro and text message entry, use
Ctrl-H
* Fixes dropped keyboard characters when refresh rate set low and/or
averaging set high. 


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - Waterfall Marker?

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Hi Steve, 

That's how it works.  If you don't want the signal to roll off the bottom of
the screen, use Freeze to stop the screen from updating or turn averaging on
to slow the screen updates and provide more history.  

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Self changing tracking mode

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Hi Rick, 

This is a known issue and on the P3/SVGA bug list.  Basically what is
happening is that the SVGA does not follow the center frequency adjustment
correctly.   Most folks just use fixed tune mode instead of tracking mode
with a movable center frequency.  

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[Elecraft] PX3 Beta 1.37 now available for download

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

A new BETA version of PX3 firmware is available for download from the
Elecraft beta ftp webpage.  This version fixes several bugs that were
identified in 1.35 which introduced support for a USB keyboard.  I would
like to have some folks that are currently running 1.25 download and install
the BETA and report their findings.  If you are upgrading from 1.35 to 1.37
some settings such as REF LVL and SCALE will be reinitialized.  If you find
any bugs or issues, please email me directly (pauls at you know where dot
com)

For help downloading and installing PX3 beta releases, checkout "PX3 Beta
Test Firmware Instructions" located here:
http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/px3_beta_release_instructions.htm

Beta firmware may be downloaded from here: 
ftp://elecraft.com/PX3/firmware/beta/px3m0137b.zip



Release notes: 

MCU 1.37 / 10/23/2015

* Added Ctrl-H help screens to USB keyboard. Help is also available in
macro/text message entry. 
* Embedding \c in a text message now may take an optional precision
argument.  i.e. \c3 specifies the counter value as a minimum of 3 digits.
Default is 5 digits with no argument. Precision range is 1-9 digits.
* Embedding \p in a text message will insert contents of replay buffer. 
* Use Alt-R to clear replay buffer without clearing text windows. 
* Keyboard macros 1-8 may now be set to execute using the PX3 front panel FN
keys.
(See: Text Menu)
* Prevents creation of blank/empty macros/text messages.  
* Fixes red waterfall on 160 and 2 meters after upgrading. 
* Fixed missing CW elements with paddles after using keyboard.
* Fixed missing macro/text message 1 display during edit when first powered
up.
* Fixed garbled bitmap saves when using PX3 Utility.


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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 and CW

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Jan, 

Make sure that you do not have the PX3 Utility active while you are trying
to use the PX3 keyboard, or vice verse.  The KX3's CW decode can only be
'fed' to one place.  You will certainly see dropped characters if the
utility is active while using the keyboard. 

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 USB Keyboard List

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi David, 

The list you speak of is a document that I am working on right now that
lists the keyboard makes and models that have been tested with the Elecraft
PX3.   This information is coming from customers and myself.   Until I
finish adding keyboards to the list and publishing it on the Elecraft
website, here is a temporary link to my current list: 
px3_keyboard_list_A2.pdf
https://elecraft.egnyte.com/dl/uxe0dNf0F2

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[Elecraft] PX3/P3SVGA Compatible USB Keyboard List

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

With the release of PX3 BETA firmware 1.35, several customers have inquired
about which USB keyboard are compatible with the PX3 and P3/SVGA.  Here's a
short list of keyboards several customers and I have tested.  (see below) 
If you're using a keyboard that is not on this list, please email me
directly and include the make and model if possible.  (pauls at you know
where dot com)

73 and thanks, 

Paul

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PX3 suggested keyboard list 
© 2015 Elecraft Inc 
Keyboards listed were available when this list was created and have been
tested with the PX3/P3SVGA  

Note: most "PC BIOS compatible" keyboards will work.  In other words, the
keyboard must be able to be recognized by the PC BIOS.  This
rules out Bluetooth and multimedia style keyboards, those with mice,
touchpads, and multimedia functions.



Model NumberManufacturerStyle/Notes 

K360LogitechWireless
K270LogitechWireless, separate keypad   
K120LogitechWired   
KB212   Dellwired, full size, came with PC  
Monoprice Flexible  Monoprice   Wired, available on Ebay
MK360   Logitechwireless, inludes mouse 
KU-1060 HP  wired, full size, came with PC  
SK-2085 HP  wired, full size , came with PC 
KB113p  Dellwired, med size, came with PC   

"78 Key USB Slim Mini Small Thin Keyboard Compact Desktop Laptop PC Win 7
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[Elecraft] PX3 Programmer's Reference v.A2 now available

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Version A2 of the Elecraft PX3 Programmer's Reference is now available from
our website.  Changes include 6 new commands added to support USB keyboard
functionality.  The reference can be found  HERE
  

New commands: 

#BCI - get/set the beacon interval in seconds

#BCL - get/set beacon memory location to use (1-50)

#BCN - get/set turn beacon mode on/off

#TXH - get/set text keyboard tx hang time in milliseconds

#TXM - get/set text keyboard tx mode (1-4)

#USB - get only, check if keyboard attached

For more information on these and other PX3 commands, please refer to the
PX3 Programmer's Reference vA2. 


73, 

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[Elecraft] PX3 firmware 1.35 BETA available, USB keyboard

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

PX3 firmware version 1.35 beta is now available for download from the
Elecraft website.  Follow the link on how to download and install beta
firmware to your PX3 ->  HERE
   It is also
recommended that you download and install the latest PX3 Utility.  The new
Utility allows 'Save Configuration' to back up the USB keyboard macros and
text messages.  

While we work on updating the PX3 manual, please refer to
"PX3_Keyboard_QuickStart.pdf" which is included in the beta zip archive, for
more information on setting up and using a USB keyboard with the PX3. 

1.35 release notes: 

MCU 1.35 / 10/12/2015

* Added USB keyboard support (see PX3_Keyboard_QuickStart.pdf for usage),
most keyboards are supported except Bluetooth, Apple and those with mice. 
* Added separate font for Text Decode, which can be different than system
font. 
* Three lines of RX text, 2 lines of TX text. 
* Added 7x11 font which was introduced on the P3
* Added serial commands #USB, #BCN,#BCI, #BCL, #TXM, #TXH to support
keyboard.
* Added ability CR and LF in text messages ‘\r’ for CR, ‘\n’ for LF
* Fixes wrong direction spectrum when VFO A is tuned on 2 meters. 
* Fixes default values for USB keyboard values when upgrading.  
* Fixes ‘smearing’ U-shaped VFO A cursor when fixed tune is enabled. 
* Fixes bug with some older units that could have prevented USB from
operating. 
* Fixes Ctrl-Alt-R keyboard replay, removes garbage characters.   
* Fixes missing characters entered with key when no keyboard attached. 
* Fixes a problem with RefLvl being too high after upgrading firmware.
* Fixes an issue with display freezing when RIT/XIT was adjusted on KX3
* Fixes displayed frequency not updating when RIT was turned off. 
* Limits waterfall size when text display is active, so menus are displayed
correctly. 
* OSB amplitude and phase serial commands added. 


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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 firmware 1.35 BETA available, USB keyboard

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Please direct all found bugs, questions to pauls at you know where .com .  

Thanks, 

Paul




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Re: [Elecraft] Guidance Please: XG3 Signal Source Sending CW String

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Jeff, 

You only need to send the "PF,01,01" one time.  That command is used to set
the programmable function of the PF 1 key.   So if you want to have the PF1
key go back to a sweep function, use PF,01,00;  Also, you can simply set the
WPM one time using the WP,nn; command.   Unfortunately the XG3 hasn't enough
non-volatile memory for another CW memory. 

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 request

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Hi David, 

Thank you for finding this bug!  I just fixed it and it will be available in
the next release. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 reverse or inverted tuning display; wrong direction, new owner

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Hi Charly,

It sounds like what you want is to enable Fixed Tune mode.   In Fixed 
Tune, the spectrum is stationary and the VFO A (and/or B) cursors move 
up and down.  To turn on fixed tune mode, press the menu button, then 
using the encoder, select the menu item "FixTrack" .   Pushing the 
encoder in will toggle between Tracking and Fixed. You can also map a 
function key to toggle between Fixed and Tracking.   Refer to the manual 
on how to set a function key.

Kind regards,

Paul

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> up-band and get the cursor line to move down-band when I tune the K3 
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Problem

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Hi Ken, 

A 'parameter reset' should solve the problem.  Hold down the MENU button
while pressing the POWER button.  This will reinitialize all the parameters
to their default values.  

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/P3 issue

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Hi David, 

Check your inbox/spam folder, I emailed you directly on this.  

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/P3 External Keyboard Question

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Check to make sure you do not have a blank macro or blank text message 
set up for those keys.

To check the text messages:  Press Ctrl-Alt-T and then use the up/down 
arrows to scroll through the list, look for the 1, 2 or 3 keycode.
To check the macros:  Press Ctrl-Alt-M and then do the same thing.

Did you buy the P3 used?

-Paul

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> Hello:
>
> I have a K3 and P3. I am using a Logitech K120 external keyboard 
> connected to the P3.
> While in the CQ WW Contest I noticed that the 1,2,3 keys (above 
> letters)did not work (type info to screen).
> It was a new keyboard so for $10 I figured it was defective. Returned 
> it for a $3 more expensive K120 keyboard.
> The 1 & 2, and D keys do not work. The numerical key (far right side) 
> all work.
> Anyone have any ideas?
> Thank you 73 Paul KB4GYT
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 waterfall curser operation

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Hi Smith, 

The P3/SVGA waterfall cursor is incorrectly named, it should read 'waterfall
marker" in the release notes.  The cursor is not shown in the SVGA
waterfall, but if you turn on Marker A or B, they will appear. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Firmware 1.54/1.25 now available as general release

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One other feature I forgot to mention regardking 1.54/1.25:   When using the
latest P3 Utility it is now possible to save and restore the P3
configuration.   Using P3 Utility version 1.15.8.28 you'll see another tab
labeled "Configuration."  Clicking on this tab allows you to save or restore
the current P3 settings. 


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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 opposite sideband nulling

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Hi Ken, 

First make sure the cables between the PX3 and the KX3 are firmly plugged in
on both the KX3 and PX3 sides.  Pay attention to the I/Q 2.5mm cable.  
During adjustment, move the encoder slowly, the adjustment values are
usually small. 
If you're still having trouble, please contact Elecraft customer support. 


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[Elecraft] Which keyboard for P3/SVGA?

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

I want to add a short list of recommended keyboards to our P3/SVGA order page
to help future customers select a suitable keyboard.  If you're using a
keyboard with your P3/SVGA, please post a reply and tell us what model
number it is, price you paid, etc. 


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 firmware 1.50 displays -dBm scale ending with 9

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Thanks Russell, 

We've noted that and it will be fixed in the next release.  

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - still in trouble with new firmware

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Hi Stephen, 

Try performing a parameter reset (MENU+PWR) and see if that fixes the
problem.  You will lose all your function key settings so you might want to
write them down beforehand.  Almost all SVGA parameters are saved within the
P3, let me know if the param reset fixes it. 

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - still in trouble with new firmware

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Hi Guy, 

The issue you are reporting with the SVGA screen going blue and showing the
Rx/Tx window size can happen if you didn't upgrade the SVGA to 1.24 .   The
SVGA noise blanker was added in 1.24 .  (actually it was put out as a beta
earlier, but we pulled it back to fix some other issues).  

Can you verify that the SVGA is at 1.24 (do that in the SVGA submenu) and
let me know.  My email is pauls at you know where dot come. 

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[Elecraft] P3TXMON Important Information Regarding Firmware

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If you purchased an Elecraft P3TXMON accessory board for your P3, you will
need to download and install  the 1.50 P3 BETA firmware release into your P3
(see instructions below).   The P3TXMON will ONLY work with firmware
versions 1.50 or above. 


Download and install BETA firmware for your P3: 

NOTE: Beta test firmware may have new issues that we haven't caught during
field testing. Please report them to k3supp...@elecraft.com.

Follow these steps to load a P3 beta firmware release:

1. Create a new folder for the beta firmware on your Desktop or some other
easily found location. (Don't use the same folder you use for the regular
firmware release; you may want to keep those files around in case you decide
to go back to that revision.)

2. In a web browser, type in this URL:

   ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta

NOTE: On some computers, it may take some time for a directory of the beta
files to appear.  If you do not see the correct files, press 'refresh' on
your browser to reload the page.

You should see the file: P3-0150_SVGA-0124BETA.zip   If you do not see this
version of the zip file, press the RELOAD / REFRESH button on your browser
to update your browser cache.

3. Right-click on the .zip file containing the beta firmware (e.g.
P3-0150_SVGA-0124BETA.zip). Save the file to your beta folder.

4. Unzip the files into the beta folder.

5. Enter the path to the beta folder in P3 Utility (Local folder for
firmware files).

6. Make sure you *DO NOT* check the P3 Utility box titled Copy new files
from Elecraft server.

7. Click on Check versions now. Your P3 must be connected to the computer
and turned on.

8. Review the release notes (under the Help pull-down menu).

9. Click Send all firmware to P3.

10. Please report any new firmware issues to k3supp...@elecraft.com


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Re: [Elecraft] Firmware for P3TXMON function

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Hi Jobst, 

You should download the P3 1.50 BETA firmware.  Instructions on
downloading/installing BETA firmware along with the link can be found at the
Elecraft firmware page  P3 1.50 July 29, 2015
http://www.elecraft.com/software/P3/elecraft_p3_software.htm  

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[Elecraft] P3/SVGA Beta 1.50/1.24 now available (P3TXMON)

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New BETA firmware for the P3/SVGA is available for download from  HERE
ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/P3-0150_SVGA-0124BETA.zip  

This release includes support for the new Elecraft P3TXMON accessory board.  
Please refer to the  P3/SVGA Manual Rev E
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740152%20P3%20Owner's%20man%20Rev%20E.pdf  
and the  P3TXmon Installation Guide
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740271%20TX%20Mon%20Option%20Installation%20Rev%20A.pdf
  
for more information. 

Note: if you are upgrading your SVGA to the new 1.24 beta, you do not have
to download the fpga files as they have not changed. 

The release notes for these revisions:

MCU 01.50 / 7-27-2015

* Added support for the transmitter monitor module.  Added a new TXMonMenu
sub-menu with  entries: CW Split (enable split screen for CW mode), Mtr
En (turn on the analog meter display),
MtrScale (set power meter full scale), Mod En (turn on the modulation
envelope display), ModScale (set time/div of modulation display),
SensorCal (RF power calibration, separate for each sensor type)
and TX hang (delay time when the transceiver goes from transmit to
receive). 
* Added an additional middle-sized font selection of 7 x 11 pixels.
* The waterfall parameters for the external display are now different from
the main display. The following new entries have been added to the SVGA
menu sub-menu: SVGA WfEn
 (turns the waterfall on/off or sets it to track the main display), SVGA
WfAv (waterfall averaging on/off), SVGA WfCo (waterfall color map), SVGA
WfHt (waterfall height), and SVGA WfMk (waterfall markers on/off).
* Supports preamplifier number 2 of the KXV3B (which is standard in the
K3S).



P3SVGA 01.24 / 7-27-2015

* Added Noise Blanker. 
* Developed a faster method of detecting K3 transmit/receive state changes.  
* Added data terminal ‘send on space’ to the available data TX modes.  
* Added replay of keyboard input using Ctrl-Alt-R.  Ctrl-C will clear replay
buffer.
* Added ‘\r’ to embed a CR in text message. Use ‘\\’ to send a single ‘\’. 
* Added ‘\c’ to embed an incrementing serial counter in a text message. 
Clearing/presetting counter may be done in the setup screen (Ctrl-Alt-S). 
* Text messages sent in data terminal mode now respect the mode setting
(VOX, CR, ^T). 
* Fixed a bug in data terminal mode that was causing the time-out to not
reset correctly. 
* Fixed a bug in data terminal mode that was causing non-existent characters
to be retrieved and sent.  Also fixes a bug of missing characters. 
* Fixed a problem that caused some SVGA boards to not initialize correctly
from P3 commands at boot. 
* Added waterfall cursors, these display exactly as they do on the P3
screen.


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[Elecraft] PX3 Programmer's Reference now available for download

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

The Elecraft PX3 Programmer's Reference is now available for download from
our website.  Here is the  LINK.
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/PX3_Pgmrs_Ref_A1.pdf  


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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Programmer's Reference now available for download

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Phil, 

Yes, the current revision A5 of the PX3 Owner's Manual does include
information on the operation of Fixed Tune Mode.  You can download a copy 
HERE.
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740229%20PX3%20Owner's%20Manual%20A5.pdf  

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 / KX3 USB Problem

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Hi James, 


Please excuse me if I am stating the obvious or am suggesting something you
have already tried. 

1) Make sure that the PC is plugged into the ACC1/PC jack on the PX3 and
that the KX3 is plugged into the XCVR jack.   BE sure that the plugs are
pushed in all the way.  Those 3.5mm jacks can appear to be pushed in when
they are not. 

2) On your PC ensure that there is only one program up and running that is
using that serial port. 
3) Verify that the KX3 is set to 38,400 and the PX3 is also at 38,400. (I
think you mentioned you did this)

If that doesn't work, connect the PX3 by itself to the computer via the
ACC1/PC jack and make sure you can talk to it with your computer while using
the PX3 Utility.  

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 beta software - Span Step NOT sticky

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

I just checked on a newly upgraded P3/SVGA and stepped span is remembered
through a power cycle. (I also checked the code just to be sure).  If I turn
on stepped span and then power cycle the unit and press the SPAN key, the
span is in stepped mode.  If I press a key that I assigned to stepped span,
it shows OFF when I press it, which means it was previously on. 

The P3 (and PX3) save values to non-volatile memory when the data is
changed. In other words while you are adjusting it and not when the power
switch is pressed, so it doesn't matter if you pull the plug or push the
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[Elecraft] P3 1.35/SVGA 1.22 BETA Firmware available

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New BETA firmware for the P3/SVGA is available for download from: P3/SVGA
BETA FIRMWARE
ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/P30135SVGA0122_BETA.zip  

This new BETA release fixes a couple of issues found in the previous release
on 1/14/2015 and also adds a few features which carry over from the PX3.  

Release Notes: 

MCU 01.35 / 1-22-2015

* Added stepped span mode, like the PX3, span is stepped 2, 5, 10, 20, 50,
100  200 KHz when enabled.
* Added per-band noise blanker enable and level. 
* Added serial commands: 
#NBnNB enable, sets/gets on/off 
#NBLnn  NB level, sets/gets level 
#SPMn   Span mode, sets/gets
#SVWBnn SVGA waterfall bias, sets/gets 
#SVDTn  SVGA data on/off, sets/gets
#SVENn  SVGA enable, sets/gets
#SVFNn  SVGA font, sets/gets 
#SVFLn  SVGA fill, sets/gets enable
#SVRSn  SVGA resolution, sets/gets 
#WFAn   Waterfall averaging, sets/gets enable
#WFCn   Waterfall color, sets/gets
#WFMn   Waterfall markers, sets/gets enable

* Added ‘NB’ icon, displays on right of screen like PX3 when noise blanker
enabled.
* Fixed a bug in which serial command AVG00 would not disable averaging on
SVGA. 



P3SVGA 01.22 / 1-22-2015

* Fixed bug that prevented waterfall markers from turning off from P3 menu
* Fixed a bug that caused the SVGA En (enable/disable) on the P3 to not
work. 


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA WaterFall Marker Issue

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Hi Tighe, 

Thank you for detailed steps for reproducing the problem.  I was able to
find the bug quickly and fix it for the next beta/release. 

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[Elecraft] P3 1.34/SVGA 1.21 BETA Firmware available

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New BETA firmware for the P3/SVGA is available for download from:  P3/SVGA
BETA FIRMWARE ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/  

Release notes: 

*MCU 01.34 / 1-8-2015*

* Added support for the SVGA noise blanker.
* Fixed a bug that occasionally caused a hesitation in resuming the display
updates when the K3 stops  transmitting.  
* Improved reliability of K3 commands received via RS-232.
   Eliminates firmware load error with older Mac versions of K3 Utility, and
reduces flash file load time in all cases.

*P3SVGA 01.21 / 1-5-2015*
* Added Noise Blanker.
* Developed a faster method of detecting K3 transmit/receive state changes.
Speeds up display resuming after Tx. 
* Added data terminal ‘send on space’ to the available data TX modes.
* Added replay of keyboard input using Ctrl-Alt-R. Ctrl-C will clear replay
buffer.
* Added ‘\r’ to embed a CR in text message. Use ‘\\’ to send a single ‘\’.
* Added ‘\c’ to embed an incrementing serial counter in a text message.
Clearing/presetting counter may be done in the setup screen (Ctrl-Alt-S).
* Text messages sent in data terminal mode now respect the mode setting
(VOX, CR, ^T).
* Fixed a bug in data terminal mode that was causing the time-out to not
reset correctly.
* Fixed a bug in data terminal mode that was causing non-existent characters
to be retrieved and sent. Also fixes a bug of missing characters.
* Added waterfall cursors, these display exactly as they do on the P3
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Possible Bug - Refresh Rate Slow Depending on KX3 Digital Mode Selected

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Brian, 

The slower refresh rate at narrower spans is normal.  The reason is that at
these narrower spans (below 24 KHz) we effectively down sample the I/Q
stream.  Down sampling requires the PX3 to acquire many more samples for
each screen which directly affects the refresh rate.  

The sampling rate is tied to the SPAN, and the SPAN setting is stored per
MODE.  Verify that as you change digital modes, the span stays the same.  
My guess is that the span set for USB is different than LSB and this becomes
the issue as FSK uses USB and PSK uses LSB. 

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Production Firmware Release 1.16

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Nakamura, 

This is definitely a bug and will be fixed in the next release.  

73, 

Paul





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[Elecraft] PX3 Production Firmware Release 1.16

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

PX3 revision 1.16 is now a production release and may now be downloaded 
directly using the PX3 Utility.  This release includes minor improvements
along with several bug fixes.  Be sure to upgrade your KX3 to the latest
revision 2.25 or above.
  

Release notes:

MCU 1.16 / 11/10/2014

* Adds transverter support; two new menu entries XV Gain and XV Invert allow
the user to change the gain and tuning inversion based on the transverter
band.
* Adds 2 more pixels between the top of the decoded text and the frame of
spectrum/waterfall area.
* Separate text sub-menu added.
* Text Enb turns on/off text decode display so it can be used with a
function key.
* AutoTxt menu allows text decode display to follow enables text decode
on/off based on KX3 mode. When enabled going to CW, or data modes
automatically turns on text decode in PX3, then switches off when exiting
back to USB/LSB/AM/FM etc.
* Text window displays “Text Display” when first text window is first
initialized, clears when Rx text is displayed, or after 4 second delay.

Links and instructions can be found at:

PX3 Firmware http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/PX3_software.htm  

KX3 Firmware http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm  





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Paul

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Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Frame Rate?

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Jim, 

The first thing to try is to perform a parameter reset on the P3.  With the
P3 on, hold down the MENU and PWR keys.  Note, this will reset any function
keys you may have set up. 

The frame rate will slow when the span is very narrow.  For example at 2 KHz
span, the frame rate will slow substantially due to increased sampling.  

If you're still getting slow frame rates, after trying the above, please
contact Elecraft Customer support at k3support at elecraft dot com 

73, 

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[Elecraft] PX3 Firmware BETA Version 1.15 available

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

PX3 BETA Version 1.15 is now available for download via the Elecraft Website: 
ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/PX3/firmware/beta/px3m0115.zip
ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/PX3/firmware/beta/  

Please read PX3 Beta Firmware Instructions for installing beta firmware,
found here: 
http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/PX3_software.htm

Only the current production firmware releases can be downloaded by PX3
Utility automatically.


Version release notes:

MCU 1.15 / 10/31/2014

* Adds transverter support; two new menu entries XV Gain and XV Invert allow
the user to change the gain and tuning inversion based on the transverter
band.
* Adds 2 more pixels between the top of the decoded text and the frame of
spectrum/waterfall area. 
* Separate text sub-menu added. 
* Text Enb turns on/off text decode display so it can be used with a
function key. 
* AutoTxt menu allows text decode display to follow the KX3 mode. When
enabled going to CW, or data modes automatically turns on text decode in
PX3, then switches off when exiting back to USB/LSB/AM/FM etc. 
* Text window displays “Text Display” when first text window is first
initialized, clears when Rx text is displayed, or after 4 second delay. 
* Marker A/B moves faster with fast turn of Select knob. 

This revision requires KX3 firmware revision 2.25 or higher.

73, 

Paul n6hz
Project Mgr
Elecraft Inc. 



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