Cool, Will it work with the KX3 as well? 73 OZ7BQ, Hans Jørgen
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Re: New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 > Transceivers (Martin Sole) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:58:28 +0000 (UTC) > From: n...@comcast.net > To: j...@kk9a.com > Cc: elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies > Message-ID: > <1267124641.8946069.1460563108394.javamail.zim...@comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > I have had really good luck using the 500hz roofing filter and adjusting down > to 400Hz with DSP for rag chewing. In contests I will adjust to 350 or even > 300Hz, depending on how close signals get bunched together, with very good > decode. > I've also made adjustments to AGC, which have also been an improvement. AGC > DCY - soft, AGC SLP - 6, AGC THR - 16. All other AGC settings at default. > These settings in my location, seem to work the best for me so far. > ? > Gene, N9TF > K3S 10057 > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: j...@kk9a.com > To: "elecraft" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 8:56:06 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies > > The optimal band width may depend on how crowded the band is. Wide > filtering may work well for a DXer trying to copy a super weak signal on a > quiet band. I only use RTTY in contests when the bands are packed and I > have had great results using very narrow roofing filters. > > John KK9A > > > from: Dave Hachadorian > Tue Apr 12 23:54:57 EDT 2016 > > Current thinking is to use a fairly wide filter for RTTY. ?The > software filters that are applied in the sound card are much > narrower, about 50 Hz wide. ?Lately I've been using the 2.7 KHz > roofing filter, with DSP bandwidth set to about 600 Hz. > > > Dave Hachadorian, K6LL > Yuma, AZ > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@comcast.net > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:05:40 -0700 > From: "Ed Muns" <e...@w0yk.com> > To: "'Mike Dodd'" <m...@mdodd.com> > Cc: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies > Message-ID: <C05EBF28EB634B3BB26D7BC702C8ED6D@h81420t> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > RTTY audio tones are personal choice only affecting the audio at your > station. I can use 2125/2295 and you can use 1275/1445 when we communicate > with each other. This is analogous to me using a CW pitch of 800 Hz and you > using 400 Hz in the same QSO. The local audio tones we each choose have no > impact on the other station. > > Two caveats: > > 1. With AFSK, but not FSK, transmission, using low tones, e.g., 915/1085, > allows their second harmonic to fall within the radio's TX IF passband, > e.g., 2800 Hz, creating QRM to the extent of the second harmonic. > > 2. Most radios show the SSB suppressed carrier frequency in AFSK mode > rather than the Mark frequency which is the convention for denoting RTTY. > The suppressed carrier frequency will differ from the RF Mark frequency by > the amount of the local audio Mark frequency. This usually leads to > inconsistent frequencies being communicated, for example, in a spotting > network. The K3/K3s, however, show the RTTY Mark frequency on the dial in > both AFSK or FSK transmit modes. > > With most of today's software decoders (MMTTY, 2Tone, GRITTY, Fldigi, MixW, > etc.), an IF bandwidth of at least 500 Hz is recommended. The decoding > algorithms make use of the sidebands outside the 170 Hz shifted frequencies > to decrease error rate. Narrower IF filters may be appropriate in very rare > situations where near-by strong signals can be reduced from overloading the > IF. But, this comes at a cost of higher RTTY error rate. I seldom, if > ever, go below 500 Hz even in the worst of QRM situations. > > This also means that slightly lower error rate is achievable with the K3/K3s > Dual-Tone Filter DISabled, contrary to conventional intuition. > > For RTTY, AGC should be Off, another conflict with conventional thinking. > > Ed W0YK > _______________________________________________________________________ > > Mike N4CF wrote: > > Hello to the group. I just put my new K3s/100 into service, and have a > question about the Mark frequency to use with AFSK. Before the K3s, I > used a SignaLink with my KX3 and MMTTY. With that setup, I set MMTTY to > use 915 Hz for the Mark frequency, and everything worked fine. > > Fiddling with the K3s and its internal USB sound card (I love that!), I > can select various higher Mark frequencies using the PITCH button, and > set MMTTY accordingly, and the K3 still decodes the RTTY. > > So my question is, what is the "standard" or common Mark frequency to > use for AFSK on the K3? Or is it a matter of personal preference -- > which sounds better to my ears when tuning RTTY signals? > > Also, what bandwidth is commonly used for 170 Hz-shift RTTY? I stocked > this K3s with four 8-pole filters, including 400 Hz and 250 Hz. The 250 > Hz filter works with RTTY, but the MMTTY X-Y scope pattern looks like I > might be pushing things with that narrow a filter. the 400 Hz filter > looks better. > > But David (I think) at Elecraft told me when I made my list of filters > that I'd be using 2.1 kHz or 2.8 kHz for RTTY. That doesn't make a lot > of sense to me if QRM is present. OTOH, MMTTY is decoding specific > tones, so maybe filter width doesn't make much difference. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:19:10 -0700 > From: "Dave Hachadorian" <k6ll.d...@gmail.com> > To: "Reflector Elecraft" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies > Message-ID: <B77AF48DC218483282F7B9C3B0F57F5B@Toshiba> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > >> For RTTY, AGC should be Off, another conflict with conventional >> thinking. > > Ed is correct on this, but turning AGC off on the K3 causes > problems with loud signals due to the hard-limiting and > distorting action of the AF Limiter. A better approach with the > K3 is to use fast AGC, AGC SLP=0, and AGC THR as high as > possible without causing a sound card overload warning on the > loudest signals. For RTTY, with my usual gain settings, I find > that AGC THR = 17 works well. > > Dave Hachadorian, K6LL > Yuma, AZ > > . > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:26:33 -0400 > From: Mike Dodd <m...@mdodd.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AFSK-A with K3s > Message-ID: <570e7339.4020...@mdodd.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Various people wrote: > > >> VOX on? >> You need some way for MMTTY to switch the K3S between receive and transmit. > > Sigh.... Please excuse my frustration. > > My original posting was clear: MMTTY _is_ putting the K3s into transmit > and _is_ sending tones to the built-in sound card. I can hear the tones > when the K3s is in XMIT, but no RF comes out the antenna connector. > > The red TX LED on the K3s turns on, and the RF bar graph displays one > bar, or zero watts. I can hear the tones in the K3s speaker and phones > plugged into the rear panel. > > There is no need for VOX -- MMTTY puts the K3s into XMIT if PTT is > turned on _and/or_ if VOX is turned on. > > Everything is fine except the K3s is not transmitting the audio from the > built-in sound card. > > I'll keep trying. > > -- > 73, Mike N4CF > Louisa County, VA USA > Elecraft K3s/100 > Carolina Windom up 45' > http://n4cf.mdodd.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:30:58 -0700 > From: Wes <wes_n...@triconet.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AFSK-A with K3s > Message-ID: <570e7442.6000...@triconet.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Make sure the TX mark frequency in MMTTY is the same as what you've chosen in > the K3. > >> On 4/13/2016 7:11 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: >> Thanks to all who replied off-list to my question about choosing a Mark >> frequency. Now on to a new question.... >> >> Last night I was receiving RTTY using MMTTY and the AFSK-A mode on the K3s. >> This morning I am trying to get the K3s to transmit, but not having much >> luck. >> >> I'm using the internal USB sound card in the K3s. I have successfully >> configured MMTTY to: >> >> 1. Receive and decode tones from the sound card. >> 2. Key the K3s when I click the TX button in MMTTY. >> 3. Send tones to the K3s when the TX button is clicked. I can hear the tones >> in the K3s speaker and headphones. If I choose a different Mark frequency in >> MMTTY, I hear the expected tones on the K3s. >> >> Clearly audio tones are being sent to the K3s. But no RF comes out. I have >> PWR >> set to 50W (into a dummy load), and when I hold TUNE, the RF bar graph shows >> that power level (half scale, 5 bars). >> >> But when I click TX in MMTTY, and hear the tones on the K3s, the RF bar >> graph >> shows 0 (one bar). >> >> What must I do to make the K3s transmit the audio it's receiving from MMTTY? >> >> Thanks in advance. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:33:15 -0700 > From: Wes <wes_n...@triconet.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AFSK-A with K3s > Message-ID: <570e74cb.1000...@triconet.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > You've run into a common problem: poor reading comprehension. > >> On 4/13/2016 9:26 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: >> Various people wrote: >> >> >>> VOX on? >>> You need some way for MMTTY to switch the K3S between receive and transmit. >> >> Sigh.... Please excuse my frustration. >> >> My original posting was clear: MMTTY _is_ putting the K3s into transmit and >> _is_ sending tones to the built-in sound card. I can hear the tones when the >> K3s is in XMIT, but no RF comes out the antenna connector. >> >> The red TX LED on the K3s turns on, and the RF bar graph displays one bar, >> or >> zero watts. I can hear the tones in the K3s speaker and phones plugged into >> the rear panel. >> >> There is no need for VOX -- MMTTY puts the K3s into XMIT if PTT is turned on >> _and/or_ if VOX is turned on. >> >> Everything is fine except the K3s is not transmitting the audio from the >> built-in sound card. >> >> I'll keep trying. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:09:58 -0700 > From: "Ed Muns" <e...@w0yk.com> > To: "'Reflector Elecraft'" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies > Message-ID: <D33F93EAACA44C82816559686279B784@h81420t> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > On RTTY, AF limiting doesn't occur because I run the AF Gain very low. I > only need to hear the presence or absence of a RTTY signal. > > On CW, I agree, because I turn the AF Gain up higher. But, I also run a > lower AGC THR than I would on RTTY. Thus, when changing modes between CW > and RTTY, it is easier to leave AGC setup for CW and just turn it On or Off > rather than go into CONFIG and change AGC THR. > > For RTTY, though, slow AGC will yield a lower error rate than fast AGC with > the modern software decoders. > > Ed W0YK > __________________________________________________________ > > Dave K6LL wrote: > >> Ed is correct on this, but turning AGC off on the K3 causes >> problems with loud signals due to the hard-limiting and >> distorting action of the AF Limiter. A better approach with the >> K3 is to use fast AGC, AGC SLP=0, and AGC THR as high as >> possible without causing a sound card overload warning on the >> loudest signals. For RTTY, with my usual gain settings, I find >> that AGC THR = 17 works well. > > Ed W0YK wrote: > >>> For RTTY, AGC should be Off, another conflict with conventional >>> thinking. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:20:00 -0400 > From: Chris Del Plato KQ2RP <kq2rp...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case > Message-ID: > <CACZQ6i8URNG9r_doXMO-Z45=RPVvc8cb=6x6t_Doo=nq+n7...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I use a Pelican Storm iM2050. Some photos here: > > http://kq2rp.tumblr.com/post/102637603515/space-savers-i-picked-up-a-pair-of-these-audio > > http://kq2rp.tumblr.com/post/122906632025/sota-w1gm-003-mount-equinox-vt-activation > > 72, > Chris KQ2RP > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:06:01 -0400 > From: Mike Dodd <m...@mdodd.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AFSK-A with K3s > Message-ID: <570e8a89.4020...@mdodd.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > OK, I think I have it straight now. Thanks to all, and especially to > Gene, N9TF who emailed me off-list. > > For the benefit of all, here is what I learned today: > > I _do_ need to turn on VOX if I want to use a logging program that grabs > the USB control port (COM5 in my case). I had MMTTY set up to key the > rig on COM5, but it occurred to me that I didn't have my logging > software open at that time. So PTT via COM5 is out, VOX is in. > > I don't normally use VOX, so my MENU: VOX gain was set to 0. Once I > turned it up to 8 or higher, the MMTTY tones keyed the rig just fine. > > MENU: MIC SEL is automatically set to LINE IN when data mode AFSK-A is > selected. This automatically reverts to my normal FP mic selection when > I switch back to a voice mode. > > The mic gain must be set for 5 bars on the ALC meter. On my K3s, this is > a MIC setting of only 2, and the fifth bar doesn't flicker as it does > with voice, because a steady tone is being transmitted. > > The MIC gain control sets the LINE IN gain. This automatically reverts > to my normal mic gain when I switch back to a voice mode. > > How convenient is that! THANK YOU, Elecraft. > > Bottom line (on my K3s, at least): > > * DATA MD = AFSK-A > * VOX on > * MENU: VOX GN = 8 - 10 > * MENU: MIC SEL = LINE IN (automatic with AFSK-A) > * MIC gain = 2 > * PITCH = Mark frequency and shift to match those set in MMTTY > > MMTTY: > * Setup, Sound card = USB audio CODEC > * Setup, Misc device identifiers = RX 0, TX 1 (TX 0 is the PC's speakers) > * Setup, TX, radio command, port = NONE if using logging software that > needs the COM port > > I think that about covers it. Thanks again to all who offered suggestions. > > -- > 73, Mike N4CF > Louisa County, VA USA > Elecraft K3s/100 > Carolina Windom up 45' > http://n4cf.mdodd.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:20:34 -0400 > From: Jock Irvine <jock.irv...@gmail.com> > To: Chris Del Plato KQ2RP <kq2rp...@gmail.com> > Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case > Message-ID: > <cajoqef+9osorgzddzosmdcmm+a-6qmxd0cubqu-yahe1qgj...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I have an old clarinet case I'm thinking about converting to a case for the > KX3. Where did you get the foam for your Pelican case and how do you cut > it? > > 73, > > Jock N1JI > > On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 1:20 PM, Chris Del Plato KQ2RP <kq2rp...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I use a Pelican Storm iM2050. Some photos here: >> >> >> http://kq2rp.tumblr.com/post/102637603515/space-savers-i-picked-up-a-pair-of-these-audio >> >> >> http://kq2rp.tumblr.com/post/122906632025/sota-w1gm-003-mount-equinox-vt-activation >> >> 72, >> Chris KQ2RP >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to jock.irv...@gmail.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:07:52 -0700 > From: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> > To: Grant Youngman <n...@tx.rr.com> > Cc: via Elecraft W1Pdi <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case > Message-ID: > <r470Ps-10114i-F5DE9BE01CD543E6B335C98970B8AFEE@Williams-MacBook-Pro.local> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > >> On 4/12/16 at 9:08 PM, n...@tx.rr.com (Grant Youngman) wrote: >> >> Rose Kopp makes an excellent storage and travel bag for the KX3 >> in a couple of different versions. Link is on the Elecraft website. >> >> ... >> It's a soft bag, so you can't reasonably stand on it, drop it >> off a cliff and expect it to survive, or fly with it as checked >> baggage etc., but at least it doesn't weigh more than what's >> inside it. > > I have one of Rose's lovely bags which I will be flying with for > the first time later this month. I plan to put into my suitcase, > which is what I did with the Pelican case I used before. If any > disasters occur, I'll let you all know. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > Bill Frantz | There are now so many exceptions to the > 408-356-8506 | Fourth Amendment that it operates only by > www.pwpconsult.com | accident. - William Hugh Murray > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:00:41 -0400 > From: "Charlie T, K3ICH" <pin...@erols.com> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case > Message-ID: <011201d195d8$51f79670$f5e6c350$@erols.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Be very careful......Those old musical instrument cases are likely to be > haunted by the ghost of the instrument it held. > The instrument, if not current IN the case will drive you nutz if it finds > that you're using for something else. > By the way Clarinets are the absolute WORST for this phenomenon. > You'll hear those spooky tweets in the middle of the night until the two are > re-united. > > 73, Charlie k3ICH > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jock > Irvine > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:21 PM > To: Chris Del Plato KQ2RP <kq2rp...@gmail.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case > > I have an old clarinet case I'm thinking about converting to a case for the > KX3. Where did you get the foam for your Pelican case and how do you cut > it? > > 73, > > Jock N1JI > > On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 1:20 PM, Chris Del Plato KQ2RP <kq2rp...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I use a Pelican Storm iM2050. Some photos here: >> >> >> http://kq2rp.tumblr.com/post/102637603515/space-savers-i-picked-up-a-p >> air-of-these-audio >> >> >> http://kq2rp.tumblr.com/post/122906632025/sota-w1gm-003-mount-equinox- >> vt-activation >> >> 72, >> Chris KQ2RP >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email >> list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> jock.irv...@gmail.com > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to pin...@erols.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:13:37 -0700 > From: Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case > Message-ID: <f54396eb-01e8-483c-994f-ba2993663...@wunderwood.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Dang! That is where the birdies come from. I?ve been blaming the U-Verse > router all this time, and it was the clarinet case. > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM87wj > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > >> On Apr 13, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH <pin...@erols.com> wrote: >> >> Be very careful......Those old musical instrument cases are likely to be >> haunted by the ghost of the instrument it held. >> The instrument, if not current IN the case will drive you nutz if it finds >> that you're using for something else. >> By the way Clarinets are the absolute WORST for this phenomenon. >> You'll hear those spooky tweets in the middle of the night until the two are >> re-united. >> >> 73, Charlie k3ICH >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jock >> Irvine >> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:21 PM >> To: Chris Del Plato KQ2RP <kq2rp...@gmail.com> >> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case >> >> I have an old clarinet case I'm thinking about converting to a case for the >> KX3. Where did you get the foam for your Pelican case and how do you cut >> it? >> >> 73, >> >> Jock N1JI >> >> On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 1:20 PM, Chris Del Plato KQ2RP <kq2rp...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I use a Pelican Storm iM2050. Some photos here: >>> >>> >>> http://kq2rp.tumblr.com/post/102637603515/space-savers-i-picked-up-a-p >>> air-of-these-audio >>> >>> >>> http://kq2rp.tumblr.com/post/122906632025/sota-w1gm-003-mount-equinox- >>> vt-activation >>> >>> 72, >>> Chris KQ2RP >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email >>> list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >>> jock.irv...@gmail.com >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message >> delivered to pin...@erols.com >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to wun...@wunderwood.org > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:56:45 -0500 > From: Scott Ellington <k...@sdellington.us> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 Paddle (KXPD1) > Message-ID: <570f06ed.7080...@sdellington.us> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I found it very hard to get the screw tight enough that the paddle > didn't wobble, on two different KX-1's. Because of the position of the > key jack on the PC board, the hole in the paddle didn't line up with the > tapped hole in the case. (This was in the left-handed position; I > didn't check the other one.) I carefully drilled out the paddle from > the KX-1 side, taking care not to drill into the threaded part that > keeps the screw from falling out. (Drill the paddle, NOT the KX-1 > case!) Then I cut a slot in the top of the screw for screwdriver. A > tiny drop of oil on the screw threads, and it works great. > > 73, > > Scott K9MA > > -- > Scott Ellington K9MA > Madison, Wisconsin, USA > > k...@sdellington.us > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:04:50 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Cc: "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" <elecr...@yahoogroups.com>, > "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S > and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <9ea331ac-a618-4942-b76e-40d80e4a0...@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi all, > > We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an extension to > the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to it! > > Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning knob, VFO > A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile-feedback switches. > Switch feedback is provided by activation messages on the radio's LCD, as > well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and audio tone generator. This > multi-modal information can help maximize operating efficiency and reduce > fatigue during extended operating periods. > > Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, allowing the > operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity mode, change menu > settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach the radio's front panel. > > But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the radio's > knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own customized controls > for the radio. > > Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When a switch > function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined command sequences > that are actually stored in the radio itself, as macros. A single macro can > accomplish many tasks at once, such as setting up custom splits, configuring > the receiver or subreceiver for specific situations, sending transmit > messages at differing code speeds, etc. Macros can be easily created or > edited using K3 Utility, which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux platforms. > > The K-Pod has the following features: > > * high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the K3S > * same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S > * adjustable knob friction > * 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT/XIT > * 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions > * simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod manual) > * four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by default) > * audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off) > * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control > applications > * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the > front panel > * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, > USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio modification > (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and power) > * 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications > (outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable with > relays, etc.) > > The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent stability, > yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly stable folding tilt > stand is included to angle the panel for optimal access. There's also a > 2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for easy attachment to any surface. > > For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page: > > http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm > > 73, > Wayne, N6KR > Eric, WA6HHQ > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 03:21:15 +0000 (UTC) > From: M Cresap <m.cre...@yahoo.com> > To: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com>, Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: > <1631392426.275086.1460604075913.javamail.ya...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi Wayne > Will the K-pod work with the K3-0? > 73, Mike, W3IP > > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Cc: "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com>; > "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" <elecr...@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:04 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 > Transceivers > > Hi all, > > We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an extension to > the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to it! > > Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning knob, VFO > A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile-feedback switches. > Switch feedback is provided by activation messages on the radio's LCD, as > well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and audio tone generator. This > multi-modal information can help maximize operating efficiency and reduce > fatigue during extended operating periods. > > Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, allowing the > operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity mode, change menu > settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach the radio's front panel. > > But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the radio's > knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own customized controls > for the radio. > > Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When a switch > function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined command sequences > that are actually stored in the radio itself, as macros. A single macro can > accomplish many tasks at once, such as setting up custom splits, configuring > the receiver or subreceiver for specific situations, sending transmit > messages at differing code speeds, etc. Macros can be easily created or > edited using K3 Utility, which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux platforms. > > The K-Pod has the following features: > > * high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the K3S > * same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S > * adjustable knob friction > * 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT/XIT > * 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions > * simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod manual) > * four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by default) > * audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off) > * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control > applications > * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the > front panel > * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, > ? USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio > modification > ? (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and > power) > * 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications > ? (outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable with > relays, etc.) > > The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent stability, > yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly stable folding tilt > stand is included to angle the panel for optimal access. There's also a > 2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for easy attachment to any surface. > > For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page: > > ? http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm > > 73, > Wayne, N6KR > Eric, WA6HHQ > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to m.cre...@yahoo.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:35:02 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > To: M Cresap <m.cre...@yahoo.com> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <c208750c-726d-4a9b-a80f-d6bcacb57...@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Short answer: yes. We have a bit more firmware to write, but this is the > plan. > > Wayne > N6KR > > ---- > http://www.elecraft.com > >> On Apr 13, 2016, at 8:21 PM, M Cresap <m.cre...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Wayne >> >> Will the K-pod work with the K3-0? >> >> 73, Mike, W3IP >> >> >> From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> >> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Cc: "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com>; >> "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" <elecr...@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:04 PM >> Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 >> Transceivers >> >> Hi all, >> >> We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an extension >> to the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to it! >> >> Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning knob, VFO >> A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile-feedback switches. >> Switch feedback is provided by activation messages on the radio's LCD, as >> well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and audio tone generator. This >> multi-modal information can help maximize operating efficiency and reduce >> fatigue during extended operating periods. >> >> Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, allowing >> the operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity mode, change menu >> settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach the radio's front panel. >> >> But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the radio's >> knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own customized controls >> for the radio. >> >> Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When a >> switch function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined command >> sequences that are actually stored in the radio itself, as macros. A single >> macro can accomplish many tasks at once, such as setting up custom splits, >> configuring the receiver or subreceiver for specific situations, sending >> transmit messages at differing code speeds, etc. Macros can be easily >> created or edited using K3 Utility, which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux >> platforms. >> >> The K-Pod has the following features: >> >> * high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the K3S >> * same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S >> * adjustable knob friction >> * 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT/XIT >> * 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions >> * simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod manual) >> * four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by default) >> * audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off) >> * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control >> applications >> * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the >> front panel >> * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, >> USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio >> modification >> (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and >> power) >> * 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications >> (outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable with >> relays, etc.) >> >> The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent stability, >> yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly stable folding tilt >> stand is included to angle the panel for optimal access. There's also a >> 2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for easy attachment to any surface. >> >> For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page: >> >> http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm >> >> 73, >> Wayne, N6KR >> Eric, WA6HHQ >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to m.cre...@yahoo.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:51:30 -0700 > From: Dave Cole <d...@nk7z.net> > To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com, Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Cc: "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" <elecr...@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod > Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <1460605890.31718.43.ca...@nk7z.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > What a cool accessory Wayne! ?Nice work!! > -- > 73's, and thanks, > Dave (NK7Z) > > For software/hardware reviews see: > http://www.nk7z.net > > For MixW support see: > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info > > For SSTV help see: > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info > > > On Wed, 2016-04-13 at 20:04 -0700, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com > [Elecraft_K3] wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an >> extension to the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to >> it!? >> >> Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning >> knob, VFO A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile- >> feedback switches. Switch feedback is provided by activation messages >> on the radio's LCD, as well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and >> audio tone generator. This multi-modal information can help maximize >> operating efficiency and reduce fatigue during extended operating >> periods. >> >> Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, >> allowing the operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity >> mode, change menu settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach >> the radio's front panel.? >> >> But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the >> radio's knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own >> customized controls for the radio. >> >> Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When >> a switch function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined >> command sequences that are actually stored in the radio itself, as >> macros. A single macro can accomplish many tasks at once, such as >> setting up custom splits, configuring the receiver or subreceiver for >> specific situations, sending transmit messages at differing code >> speeds, etc. Macros can be easily created or edited using K3 Utility, >> which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux platforms. >> >> The K-Pod has the following features: >> >> * high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the >> K3S >> * same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S >> * adjustable knob friction >> * 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or >> RIT/XIT >> * 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions >> * simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod >> manual) >> * four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by >> default) >> * audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off) >> * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control >> applications >> * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack >> beneath the front panel >> * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel >> jack,? >> USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio >> modification >> (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data >> and power) >> * 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications? >> (outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable >> with relays, etc.) >> >> The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent >> stability, yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly >> stable folding tilt stand is included to angle the panel for optimal >> access. There's also a 2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for >> easy attachment to any surface. >> >> For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page: >> >> http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm >> >> 73, >> Wayne, N6KR >> Eric, WA6HHQ >> >> __._,_.___ >> Posted by: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> >> ?Reply via web post??????????????????????? ? ?Reply to >> sender???????????? ? ?Reply to group???????????? >> ? ?Start a New Topic??????????? ? ?Messages in >> this topic (1)??????????????????????? >> VISIT YOUR GROUP New Members 8 >> ? Privacy ? Unsubscribe ? Terms of Use? >> . >> ? >> >> __,_._,___ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:27:56 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > To: d...@nk7z.net > Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com, Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" > <elecr...@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod > Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <0e51372a-a0fd-4fb3-9f05-4c4646a7d...@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > >> On Apr 13, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Dave Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote: >> >> What a cool accessory Wayne! Nice work!! >> -- >> 73's, and thanks, >> Dave (NK7Z) > > > Thanks, Dave. We had lots of input from our long-standing K-Line focus group. > They pretty much got everything they wanted. I could write a novella about > the rocker-switch debate ;) > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 20 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:50:16 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Cc: "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" <elecr...@yahoogroups.com>, > "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod hands-on test opportunity; request for K-Pod > application ideas > Message-ID: <812ca5cc-1da1-4974-a9e7-c8d609fb7...@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > If you're planning to go to the Visalia DX convention this weekend > (dxconvention.org), please drop by our booth and give the K-Pod a test drive. > > We're very interested in hearing about your potential uses for the K-Pod, > including proposed macros (command sequences). Some of these might make great > examples for the owner's manual. In the future, we'll also support > general-purpose USB functionality involving additional equipment types. All > ideas and opinions welcome. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 21 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:51:32 +1000 > From: Gary <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> > To: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com>, <d...@nk7z.net> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, > <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com>, "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" > <elecr...@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod > ControlPanel for K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <570f21d7.8a44620a.4beb2.ffffe...@mx.google.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Simply brilliant Wayne, it sure has that wow factor. > Gary > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Wayne Burdick" <n...@elecraft.com> > Sent: ?14/?04/?2016 2:50 PM > To: "d...@nk7z.net" <d...@nk7z.net> > Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>; > "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com>; > "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" <elecr...@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod > ControlPanel for K3S and K3 Transceivers > > >> On Apr 13, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Dave Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote: >> >> What a cool accessory Wayne! Nice work!! >> -- >> 73's, and thanks, >> Dave (NK7Z) > > > Thanks, Dave. We had lots of input from our long-standing K-Line focus group. > They pretty much got everything they wanted. I could write a novella about > the rocker-switch debate ;) > > Wayne > N6KR > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to vk1zzg...@gmail.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:49:44 -0400 > From: Bill <w2...@nycap.rr.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <570f83d8.2070...@nycap.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > This is right up there with sliced bread. Gets control of the K3 to the > edge of the desk - no longer have to reach across the desk. > > Come on June 15th!!! > > Bill W2BLC K-Line > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:08:00 +0200 > From: Arie Kleingeld PA3A <p...@xs4all.nl> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <570f8820.9000...@xs4all.nl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > K-pod: > > Interesting feature. Could be the first part to connect to the K4. > > 73 > Arie PA3A > > --- > Dit e-mailbericht is gecontroleerd op virussen met Avast antivirussoftware. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 08:09:45 -0400 > From: Irwin Darack <idar...@gmail.com> > To: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, > "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com>, > "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" <elecr...@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: > <cagc7p24fytd4c7ucmhbs56a_g_5ptavxr6aujxuoruxqwwx...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Wayne, > > Can you use the K-Pod function keys to key the CW, RTTY & DVK SSB memories > stored in the K3S? > > Thanks, Irwin KD3TB > >> On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an extension >> to the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to it! >> >> Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning knob, >> VFO A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile-feedback switches. >> Switch feedback is provided by activation messages on the radio's LCD, as >> well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and audio tone generator. This >> multi-modal information can help maximize operating efficiency and reduce >> fatigue during extended operating periods. >> >> Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, allowing >> the operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity mode, change menu >> settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach the radio's front panel. >> >> But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the radio's >> knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own customized controls >> for the radio. >> >> Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When a >> switch function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined command >> sequences that are actually stored in the radio itself, as macros. A single >> macro can accomplish many tasks at once, such as setting up custom splits, >> configuring the receiver or subreceiver for specific situations, sending >> transmit messages at differing code speeds, etc. Macros can be easily >> created or edited using K3 Utility, which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux >> platforms. >> >> The K-Pod has the following features: >> >> * high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the K3S >> * same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S >> * adjustable knob friction >> * 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT/XIT >> * 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions >> * simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod >> manual) >> * four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by default) >> * audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off) >> * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control >> applications >> * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the >> front panel >> * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, >> USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio >> modification >> (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and >> power) >> * 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications >> (outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable with >> relays, etc.) >> >> The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent >> stability, yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly stable >> folding tilt stand is included to angle the panel for optimal access. >> There's also a 2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for easy attachment >> to any surface. >> >> For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page: >> >> http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm >> >> 73, >> Wayne, N6KR >> Eric, WA6HHQ >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <javascript:;> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to idar...@gmail.com <javascript:;> > > > -- > Irwin KD3TB > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 05:10:32 -0700 (MST) > From: Barry <w...@comcast.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <1460635832857-7616305.p...@n2.nabble.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Is this the forerunner to the K-Watch? :-) > > Barry W2UP > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-Elecraft-Product-K-Pod-Control-Panel-for-K3S-and-K3-Transceivers-tp7616296p7616305.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 26 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 12:21:05 -0000 > From: "Doug Turnbull" <turnb...@net1.ie> > To: "'Wayne Burdick'" <n...@elecraft.com>, "'M Cresap'" > <m.cre...@yahoo.com> > Cc: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, "Hugh Bradley > EI9GZB" <hughbrad...@gmail.com>, "Alain Esquirol F8FUA" > <f8fua...@gmail.com>, "Brendan Minish" <ei6iz.bren...@gmail.com>, > "Kevin T A McCarthy" <ktmccarthy...@sbcglobal.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3Sand K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <7F50AD2624F0446793FCA90BE5BCFF51@DougTPC> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Dear OM Wayne, > Thank you for producing a control pod! It is one accessory I have > wanted since first purchasing a K3. The Orion II had a more basic version > of what you are about to produce. > > For me the most important function is the ability to access the eight > messages stored CW and Voice memory. No longer do I have to pose my finger > over M2 button blocking the view of the P3 and most of the other switches. > This was always uncomfortable. As my aunt use to say you are a brick; > this is a complement. > > Some people may now sit back in their Lazy-Boy reclining chairs > listening to the mail. Life is good and Elecraft is dedicating itself to > real improvements in its product line. I do not need a K4; Elecraft meets > all my needs as is. Mucho gracias my friends in Elecraft. Plan for a > good production run; I am ordering two. Life is good! > > &3 Doug EI2CN > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne > Burdick > Sent: 14 April 2016 03:35 > To: M Cresap > Cc: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3Sand > K3 Transceivers > > Short answer: yes. We have a bit more firmware to write, but this is the > plan. > > Wayne > N6KR > > ---- > http://www.elecraft.com > >> On Apr 13, 2016, at 8:21 PM, M Cresap <m.cre...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Wayne >> >> Will the K-pod work with the K3-0? >> >> 73, Mike, W3IP >> >> >> From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> >> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Cc: "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com>; > "elecr...@yahoogroups.com" <elecr...@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:04 PM >> Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and > K3 Transceivers >> >> Hi all, >> >> We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an extension > to the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to it! >> >> Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning knob, > VFO A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile-feedback switches. > Switch feedback is provided by activation messages on the radio's LCD, as > well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and audio tone generator. This > multi-modal information can help maximize operating efficiency and reduce > fatigue during extended operating periods. >> >> Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, allowing > the operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity mode, change menu > settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach the radio's front panel. >> >> But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the radio's > knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own customized controls > for the radio. >> >> Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When a > switch function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined command > sequences that are actually stored in the radio itself, as macros. A single > macro can accomplish many tasks at once, such as setting up custom splits, > configuring the receiver or subreceiver for specific situations, sending > transmit messages at differing code speeds, etc. Macros can be easily > created or edited using K3 Utility, which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux > platforms. >> >> The K-Pod has the following features: >> >> * high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the K3S >> * same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S >> * adjustable knob friction >> * 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT/XIT >> * 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions >> * simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod > manual) >> * four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by default) >> * audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off) >> * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control > applications >> * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the > front panel >> * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, >> USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio > modification >> (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and > power) >> * 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications >> (outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable with > relays, etc.) >> >> The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent > stability, yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly stable > folding tilt stand is included to angle the panel for optimal access. > There's also a 2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for easy attachment to > any surface. >> >> For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page: >> >> http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm >> >> 73, >> Wayne, N6KR >> Eric, WA6HHQ >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to m.cre...@yahoo.com > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to turnb...@net1.ie > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 27 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:26:08 +0300 > From: Martin Sole <hs0...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3S and K3 Transceivers > Message-ID: <570f8c60.3010...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > It looks a bit heavy! > I'll wait for the K-Pod air! > > > Martin, HS0ZED > > >> On 14/04/2016 15:10, Barry wrote: >> Is this the forerunner to the K-Watch? :-) >> >> Barry W2UP >> >> >> >> -- >> View this message in context: >> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-Elecraft-Product-K-Pod-Control-Panel-for-K3S-and-K3-Transceivers-tp7616296p7616305.html >> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to hs0...@gmail.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must be a subscriber to post. > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > ------------------------------ > > End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 144, Issue 20 > ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
