K3netserver is a server application for the mac that provides twoway communication between an iphone via wifi and an elecraft k3 or kx3 radio attached to the mac via a serial cable. Elecraft software configuration and update software for the elecraft kline of hardware, including the k3s, k3, kx3, p3, px3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, and more. K3s high performance transceiver firmware and utility. Shipping box sets item return for servicing elecraft wear.
Icometc would probably just come out with a k3 ii a year later. I think putting the usb port in the k3 would open a pandoras box re. The actual developer of the free program is elecraft inc. Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3, k3s and kx3 transceivers supporting all options such as the secondary receiver, antenna tuner, and others, as well as the kpa500 amplifier, the kat500 antenna tuner and the p3 panadapter or lppan. All the same features as the k3 version with a hybrid software defined radio interface. Handson learners will enjoy working through exercises designed to. To have the computers do the tedious, mundane work, data collection is automated by making extensive use of scpi commands controlling lab gear and then using statistics to determine when tests are complete. All software on this page is free for use by elecraft operators. For both programs, i use a signalink usb as the interface between my macbook pro and the k3 with a home brew cable that connects the signalink to the line in and out connectors on the back of the k3. The system is used with a laptop running windows 7 and dxlabs software. Page 7 1 if the transceiver is in split mode, 0 otherwise basic rsp format. There is lots of info on the web about the k3 macros.
What makes this app nice to use is that it includes builtin driver interfaces for just about any usbserial or serial interface you could put on a mac. You will be connecting the k3, k3 0 mini, k3s to the computer with a usb atob cable that was included with the k3, k3 0 mini, k3s when it was shipped from the factory. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. This book follows the general approach taken by the kx3s big siblings book. Current k3, k30 mini and k3s production firmware all versions of the k3 transceivers use the same production firmware and utility for the operating system. The app has a cwdata terminal builtin that uses the radios builtin cwdata decode functionalit. View and download elecraft k3 owners manual online. This software is helpful in using your k3s, k3, kpa1500, kpa500 or kat500 in a remote setup. It is called the lightning digital av adapter i believe. I therefore wanted to pur the pf1 and pf2 keys to good use and as i regularly have to go into split more i went hunting on the web.
Rugby amateur transmitting society home elecraft k3 by. Android phone or tablet, a chromebook, or a mac, linux or windows computer. As with all of toms software, it is available freeofcharge and can be. Having fitted the dvk board back in 20 i use m1 through m4 for voice keying function when using n1mm. My k3 was one of two that were used at my clubs field day this year and everyone seemed quite comfortable using it. Apr 21, 2012 elecraft kx3 ball bearing vfo encoder upgrade duration. The default radio settings should not need to be changed for a basic setup. The configuration tab is used to save k3 configuration settings to a file on your personal computer. Start k3netserver and select the serial port setup tab. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Along with the builtin display, there s the option for a svga video out that allows you to feed the panadapter display to a vga monitor. A windows version has been available since the introduction of. Kx3ui provides a graphical interface for controlling the elecraft kx3 from your mac.
I can also ls dev in terminal, so i dont know what is happening with johns system. Im not sure how you envision moving the audio to usb. All functions are provided in an easy to use interface that easily allows control of many options hidden. Follow the links below to download and install the latest version of the utility for your operating system. Windows for k3 suite best viewed at 1080p fullscreen win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3, k3s and kx3 transceivers supporting all options such as the secondary receiver, antenna tuner, and others, as well as the kpa500 amplifier, the kat500 antenna tuner and the p3 panadapter or lppan.
The software lies within system tools, more precisely device assistants. The elecraft k3 utility helps you update, configure, calibrate, and use your k3. Evening all from the uk tried to upgrade my k3 with the latest firmware using my mac and the new 64bit utility. Elecraft offers no fewer than eight significant options for the k3 plus various plugin filters and accessories. The kx3 version of win4k3suite provides full control of the kx3 as well as a sound card based spectrum scope displaying kx3 signals in real time. Software for elecraft k3, kx3, k2, kx1, and p3 radio equipment. Not used bluetoothincomingport usbseriala503xyb1 the usbseriala503xyb1 is the correct choice. Coverage of the k144xv is 144148mhz and it provides 10w ouput. Machamradio, programs for the mac, including many with k3 support. A directsampling sdr youll love to use the new elecraft k4 harnesses the latest in signal processing while retaining the best aspects of the k3s and p3. Elecraft p3 utility lies within system utilities, more precisely general.
Introduction the elecraft k3s sets the standard for compact, highperformance transceivers the ideal choice for dxpeditions, multitransmitter contesting, field day, and home stations alike. At one point, myself and k7oln were living about 700 feet apart. Setting elecraft transceivers for soundcard digital. The k3 was already a pretty good rig and the s version will be even better, but sadly far too expensive.
The simplest and most effective means of using a panadapter with a k3s is to get the p3 from elecraft. All needed cables are included and strapping is done with small pcbs included, only ipconfigurations etc. Elecraft k4 high performance direct sampling sdr modular hybrid architecture nextgeneration features, operating convenience, and style. That advice is usually of the form set the power for your maximum desired power and use the audio level to control the power output. To have the computers do the tedious, mundane work, data collection is automated by making extensive use of scpi commands controlling lab gear and. Feb 27, 2020 our antivirus check shows that this download is clean. The cabinet is made from the same thick aluminum panels as the k3 and has a closed back, no vents. I dont currently own a windows machine, and i dont want to. It would be nice to have a way for the wsjtx software to switch it because i forget half the time. Kxline transceivers kx2, kx3 classic transceivers k2, k1, kx1 transverters. Download and install the k3 utility for your operating system.
Rrc1258mkiis elecraft k3 twin is a complete package with hardware and software for the elecraft k3 twin concept. I purchased an elecraft k3, and that helped, k7oln then purchased a k3 and that helped more. Both of us were very active, and as a result could not operate on the same band at the same time. Primary options are the 100 w pa, automatic antenna tuner and fullclone second receiver. The actual developer of the free program is elecraft, inc. Today i got the nap3 panadapter software for windows running on the mac, interfaced to my elecraft k3 through the lppan and creative labs emu0202. Elecraft rig control applications for mac sparkys blog. Upgrading the elecraft k3 with k3s components bridging the gap. Full control panel for elecraft k3 and kx3 ipad only.
You can buy the k3 fully assembled, tested and aligned. Trx manager capable of remote control of your k3 k2 from a pc over your network. Well, i worked on bringing everything over the last few days, including all my radio software. Macloggerdx from don agro, ve3vrw, a mac logging program that supports the elecraft k3k2. Elecraft k3 utility lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is virus free. I have not tried wsjtx, but when i use rumlogng, to connect to the k3 with the upgrade to the internal k3s internal usb, i get a choice of.
I work in an rf lab where part of the time we test and evaluate radios. You can connect with a wired serial port or using the pigtail. If youre asking to do away with serial port comms entirely and go to usb only. Current k3, k30 mini and k3s production firmware k3 mcu 5. Elecraft k3 quickstart guide to get started using your k3 right away, please read this short tutorial section and try each of the controls. Heres a short video on how i use a mac to decode cw transmissions from a ham radio. Feb 02, 2009 from another perspective, elecraft s way of continually upgrading customers radios both in hardware and software is a good thing. We used the n1mm logging software and interfacing it for cw operation was a snap. The text uses braces to refer to numbered elements in figures 1 and 2. K3s high performance transceiver firmware and utility elecraft.
I am very impressed with the ability to control the rigs cw keying and ptt functions through the serial connector on the back of the rig. At that time it didnt seem much better or worse than my ts590sg but we didnt have them side by side. Apple software update is a software tool by apple that installs the latest version of apple software. Overall, though, i think skookumlogger is a better native mac contest logger. This will initiate a control connection to the radio and show its current status. I have a kx3 and a k3 that i use with a signalink usb. Macloggerdx from don agro, ve3vrw, a mac logging program that supports the elecraft k3 k2. However, we must warn you that downloading elecraft p3 utility from an external source releases fdm lib from any responsibility. This free mac application is a product of elecraft, inc. Current k3, k3 0 mini and k3s production firmware all versions of the k3 transceivers use the same production firmware and utility for the operating system. Elecraft k3 or k3s, p3, sp3 and kat500kpa500 or kpa500 ham radio dust cover. The common internet advice and some software application instructions do not work well with the elecraft gear. If youre asking to just move the serial to usb adapter into the rig, there is no gain.
I use an elecraft k1, kenwood at230, intel powered mac running os 10. Connect your k3 p3 or kx3 to the serial cable from your mac and turn the k3 p3 or kx3 on. With an elecraft k144xv internal 2 meter module installed, your k3 will make another leap forward in versatility. Handson learners will enjoy working through exercises designed to illustrate the kx3s many features.
My family and i are swapping out to macs for christmas. View and edit all band and general purpose memories in the elecraft k3 or kx3. Free elecraft k3 utility software download elecraft k3. Use the link given below and proceed to the developers website in order to download elecraft p3 utility free. The k30mini doesnt fully duplicate operation of the k3100 back home but it comes very close. K3netserver is a server application for the mac that provides twoway communication between an iphone via wifi and an elecraft k3 or kx3 radio attached to the mac via a. Yes, i have had to run a windows vm for certain tasks because thats the only option k3 utility, etc. However, the noise reduction could not be engaged and attempts at rs232 connection in order to use the k3 utility software to store the configuration and perform firmware updates failed on both mac osx and win 7 platforms, the former with both rs232 only and via a ftdi usb converter. The port tab is used to identify the computer serial port used to communicate with your k3. Ive only seen one in use and the owner was inexperienced and could not demonstrate all the features. Pc software for the elecraft k3 mac os x applications for the elecraft k3 and kx3 apple iphone and android.
The common filename for the programs installer is k3util. I have a large screen mac running catalina and an older duocore 64 bit pc with win10. The one feature of rumped that i find cool for portable contesting is the ability to key the kx3 without a winkeyer using rumped. But each of your answers has that windows word in it. Rumlog is a logging, qsl handling and printing tool, especially made for the short wave dxer, made by a dxer. Work rtty, psk and cw using the elecraft transceivers built in functions ipad only.
May 30, 2012 heres a short video on how i use a mac to decode cw transmissions from a ham radio. I see elecraft has launched a deluxe version of its k3 transceiver. Elecraft k3 programmers reference manual pdf download. I mostly use cocoamodem for rtty and other digital modes. This is done by downloading the rtx04 image file below and then using the etcher software program to copy the image to a 8gb or larger micro sdcard. I use a separate connection for ptt from the signalink to the ptt in connector on the k3. You can connect with a wired serial port or using the pigtail wireless serial adapter. The remotetx ham radio remote control system is an economical way to control your amateur radio station through the internet with a phone, tablet, mac or pc. The app has a cwdata terminal builtin that uses the radios builtin cwdata decode functionality. I went this route with the belief that i could run both windows and mac software using parallels. Basic logging features are included for the higher bands up to 1.
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