Correct on the RPi2. I did just that with FLDigi on Raspian. Works great
and gives me a low power, low cost Digital transcoder for more than just
PSK31, RTTY, and CW. The only issue I wrote about in this chain previously
is the need for a screen and a keyboard. I did that with a Bluetooth
Hi Gang:
I do not have a SideKar, but I do have a Ham Central Terminal, which has a lot
of the same features as the SideKar.
I also have a NUE-PSK modem. The big feature the HCT (and SideKar) bring to
the plate is the logging capability, along with ADIF exporting. The connection
to your rig
something that's
easily re-purposed..etc.
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ray Sills
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 9:02 AM
To: Phil Wheeler
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3
Hi Gang:
I do not have
Steve,
With the SideKar, you only have to enter the call once. Then it's used in
all messages and the log as well. And if it's there, the log will
automatically position you in the Exchange field, as that's the only field
you need to enter (by paddle or keyboard).
73,
Shel KF0UR
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Thank you for the info.
I am still thinking about SideKar.
1) cost - it may need to be a Christmas gift - it exceeds my max per
item spending limit without approval.
2) Elecraft - what are they "going" to do with the keyboard on the PX3
and more important, SideKar is stuck with the DSP
Steve,
One important thing to me and the way I use the KX3 is that with the SideKar,
you don't need a PC, laptop, tablet, etc. It's self contained.
So for portable operation, it's lighter (5 oz) and smaller than bringing
something else along. And it's sunlight readable. It has a
Hi Steve,
The built-in decode functions in the KX3 (etc.) were never meant to replace
fire-breathing PC-based implementations running thousands of lines of code on
multi-GHz processors.
Our customers like the decode/encode capability for its convenient, casual
operation. Examples:
- Field
I use an NUE-PSK, which has it's own decoding (for
PSK31 and CW), a keyer, etc. It's a bit of an
oddball I reckon, but perhaps that's why I like it.
73, Phil W7OX
On 9/8/15 8:39 PM, Shel Radin wrote:
Steve,
One important thing to me and the way I use the KX3 is that with the SideKar,
you
FLDigi and DM780 both have this feature as does the program I mentioned in
my earlier post PSKer for the iPAD.
regards,
Brian
VE3IBW
On Tue, Aug 4, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote:
The most useful feature I have found for PSK frequency drift is the
ability to decode
The most useful feature I have found for PSK frequency drift is
the ability to decode the past. If you miss part of a
transmission, you can go back and try to decode it again with a
different frequency setting.
cocoaModem for the Mac has this feature. Any signal still on the
waterfall can be
FLDigi and DM780 both have this feature as does the program I mentioned in
my earlier post PSKer for the iPAD.
regards,
Brian
VE3IBW
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Help:
Brian, Thank you for the link...
the last time I looked at the netbooks the price was high... Or
discontinued.
I use MINT (replacement for xp) on my full sized old laptop and it
runs fldigi and wsjtx just fine (and USB sound card) and speed is about
the same, too.
Mint (linux) works the KX3
WINDOWs? A while back I picked up a used Toshiba NB-205 (10 screen, 1.6G
Atom processor, 1G RAM, 160G HD, XP Home, extended run battery) for a lot
less than a new netbook would cost. Since MS no longer supports XP I reloaded
it with Debian Linux. It runs very well with a lightweight desktop
I will think about Android. I do have a hand held (not used as a
phone), but I think it is too small and no real keyboard.
73, steve WB3LGC
On 29-Jul-15 4:08 PM, Ryan Noguchi via Elecraft wrote:
What are others using for PSK31 portable (no computer) with your KX3?
KX3 Companion app on a 7
Brian,
Thank you for the comments.
I do use fldigi.
Yes, PSK31 is difficult to tune and partly because of the lack of AFC in
the kX3, as you reminded me (why... KX3 tuning is difficult).
The PX3 does make it easier to tune provided the sending station isn't
drifting.
RTTY seems easier to tune
It seems this dilemma can be solved by something like a 10 screen
WINDOWs laptop. You get display, keyboard, the ability to run FLDIGI.
They probably run on batteries as long as the rig et al. A few years ago
I had an ACER aspire 1 (?). It ran everything I tried including sound
card
It seems this dilemma can be solved by something like a 10 screen
WINDOWs laptop. You get display, keyboard, the ability to run FLDIGI.
They probably run on batteries as long as the rig et al. A few years ago
I had an ACER aspire 1 (?). It ran everything I tried including sound
card
to provide for the
addition of a keyboard then I'm even happier about my decision.
73,
Ken Alexander
VE3HLS
On Wed, 7/29/15, steve sm.shearer...@gmail.com wrote:
Subject: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3
To: ELECRAFT reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Warning - long response
One thing I have found on my quest to have a portable station is a portable
computer, screen, and keyboard. My premise is that the kx3 may not be
ready for a complete psk31 solution with either the px3 or the sidekar.
I'll come back to this quest in a moment.
At present,
What are others using for PSK31 portable (no computer) with your KX3?
KX3 Companion app on a 7 Android tablet (Nexus 7). I just use the tablet's
virtual keyboard, although I think some use Bluetooth keyboards. The app's
author uses the Rapoo e6300 Bluetooth keyboard.
73 Ryan AI6DO
I am looking at purchasing a QRPworks SideKar display and USB keyboard
terminal to use with my KX3. I guess I have given up waiting for the
keyboard for the PX3. Does anyone have experience with the QRPworks
products and in particular, the SideKar? I like the idea of macros and
messages
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