Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[KK1W]

This may help:

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/How-to-interface-SteppIR-controller-to-K3S-when-using-USB-for-PC-connection-td7605673.html

Is been working fine for over a year now. I don't have a P3 but it should
get you started down the right path. 

Jim/KK1W



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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Joe DeVincentis]

I have a KX3 hooked to a SteppIR controller.  All I had to do was create a Y 
cable to go from radio to the computer and the SteppIR controller. I hooked up 
to the SteppIRs Data In port (IIRC).   The computer connection was for control 
of the KX3 (not the SteppIR).  The KX3 was programmed to send out its 
frequency, the SteppIR setup to receive the Kenwood protocol and set for 
AutoTrack.  When frequency changes, the SteppIR adjusts the antenna.

I could even run the this setup with the computer turned off and the SteppIR 
would change frequency right along with the rig.

So no computer, no other controller, to have the KX3 control the SteppIR.

Joe
KO8V

> On Dec 14, 2016, at 3:02 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <w...@w0mu.com> wrote:
> 
> Even with a Y cable from SteppIR the controller only listens to the signals.  
> It does not ask for anything.  So you have to have something that is sending 
> out polling data regularly, which is why you need the computer.
> 
> Alternatively if you us a Microham controller there is a good chance you can 
> buy their Ilink  cable and hook it into the SteppIR and you are set.  The 
> Microham will also defeat you Xmitting while the antenna is moving.
> 
> W0MU
> 
> 
> On 12/14/2016 1:28 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
>> I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be 
>> of use as well.
>> 
>> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf
>> 
>> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interface-Operation-5-28-09.pdf
>> 
>> Have fun!
>> 
>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
>> Jean-François Ménard
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3
>> 
>> Hi everyone!
>> 
>> I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is 
>> working quite well.
>> 
>> Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the 
>> K3S. I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
>> controller.
>> 
>> Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
>> SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?
>> 
>> My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind 
>> the P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???
>> 
>> 73 de Jeff | VA2SS
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Dick Dievendorff]

You can configure the K3 to provide frequency information on its serial port as 
you QSY.   It's a configuration menu setting  "auto info".

73 de Dick, K6KR


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike 
Fatchett
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 13:03
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

Even with a Y cable from SteppIR the controller only listens to the signals.  
It does not ask for anything.  So you have to have something that is sending 
out polling data regularly, which is why you need the computer.

Alternatively if you us a Microham controller there is a good chance you can 
buy their Ilink  cable and hook it into the SteppIR and you are set.  The 
Microham will also defeat you Xmitting while the antenna is moving.

W0MU


On 12/14/2016 1:28 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
> I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be 
> of use as well.
>
> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf
>
> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interfac
> e-Operation-5-28-09.pdf
>
> Have fun!
>
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> Jean-François Ménard
> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3
>
> Hi everyone!
>
> I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working 
> quite well.
>
> Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the 
> K3S. I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
> controller.
>
> Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
> SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?
>
> My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the 
> P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???
>
> 73 de Jeff | VA2SS
>
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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Even with a Y cable from SteppIR the controller only listens to the 
signals.  It does not ask for anything.  So you have to have something 
that is sending out polling data regularly, which is why you need the 
computer.


Alternatively if you us a Microham controller there is a good chance you 
can buy their Ilink  cable and hook it into the SteppIR and you are 
set.  The Microham will also defeat you Xmitting while the antenna is 
moving.


W0MU


On 12/14/2016 1:28 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:

I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be of 
use as well.

http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf

http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interface-Operation-5-28-09.pdf

Have fun!

73 de Dick, K6KR




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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
Jean-François Ménard
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

Hi everyone!

I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working 
quite well.

Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the K3S. 
I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
controller.

Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?

My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the 
P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???

73 de Jeff | VA2SS

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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Dick Dievendorff]

I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be of 
use as well.

http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf

http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interface-Operation-5-28-09.pdf

Have fun!

73 de Dick, K6KR




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Jean-François Ménard
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

Hi everyone!

I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working 
quite well.

Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the K3S. 
I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
controller.

Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?

My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the 
P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???

73 de Jeff | VA2SS 

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[Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Jean-François Ménard]

Hi everyone!

I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working 
quite well.

Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the K3S. 
I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
controller.

Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?

My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the 
P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???

73 de Jeff | VA2SS 

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