Add more punch to your signal with elecraft s power combo kpa500, 500w linear amplifier and the kat500. My experience with a mfj pocket cw decoder seems to be more accurate and less delay than my k3. The elecraft k3s sets the standard for compact, highperformance transceivers the ideal choice for dxpeditions, multitransmitter contesting, field day, and home stations alike. Top ten devices band aide automatic band decoder user manual update 62516 page 8 of 26 c. Ly3h cw decoder logic program mrp40 compared to cw decoder logic by ly3hmrp40 cw decoder1. Yet nearly all internal modules have been redesigned, providing enhanced performance and many new features. A note to k3 owners on behalf of our entire design team, wed like to thank you for choosing the elecraft k3 transceiver. The remotetx cw text keyer sends symbol streams directly to the radios internal cw code generator. My k3 was one of two that were used at my clubs field day this year and everyone seemed quite comfortable using it. Also included is builtin psk31, cw, and tty decode encode, so the operator can enjoy the excitement of data communications with or without a computer. I am creating this page to record all of the various settings in the radios so i can find them if needed. Elecraft may elect to update them but makes no commitment to do so. N1mm configurer winkey pin 5 is selected to function ptt. The k3 contains a firmware bug that was reported several times and never been fixed which affects users that would like to use ptt via radio command.
Add more punch to your signal with elecrafts power combo kpa500, 500w linear amplifier and the kat500. Keep in mind that these points are my personal ideas for improvement and could even be considered nitpicking. Audio frequency shift keying afsk a uses a computer soundcard to generate tones at the mark and the space frequencies. Jan 31, 20 how to set up radio settings to decode cw morse code on the elecraft kx3. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. The elecraft website picture showing the size of the k1 alongside a 9v battery. Elecraft kx3 transceiver 160m6m 10w ready built qrpshop.
Make sure the transceiver rtty menu items are set for normal polarity and 170hz shift. I was doing the cq ww cw contest and a lot of the contest i worked with a software to help decode the stations. 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. This is a software defined radio sdr and includes builtin decoding for cw morse code and several data modes like psk31. 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. I am in the process of learning cw and i am having a little bit of issue with my kx3 on decoding cw. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. I guess elecraft is right that this will be many times less expensive than similarly specd transceivers, but to me this is still far too much for an amateur radio rig.
Does any contesting software support cw via command. But my ts2000 sitting next to the k3 works just fine, as does the ts830s next to that. Includes kio3a main board, kio3 audio io module, kio3 remote io module and the rear panel. K3 k3s amplifiers kpa1500, kpa500, kpa100 and kxpa100 tuners kat500, kxat and t1. Cw pitch 500 or to taste if shift centered on cw 500 hz inrad 8pole filter on cw. Most modern desktop yaesu transceivers, such as ft200050009000 etc. The kx3 shown here in position when used as my base station rig. Sep 14, 2010 lastly, the onscreen psk31 cw rtty decoder just doesnt have enough screen real estate to be effective. Elecraft k3 or k3s, p3, sp3 and kat500kpa500 or kpa500 ham radio dust cover. Price and availability will be announced prior to k3 shipments.
Most times, its more enjoyable to ragchew on the 830. Page 5, what should i expect for support of the k3. The other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr. Auto tracking very smooth auto tracking hunts between long letter spaces4.
Elecraft k3s frequently asked questions pdf download. Hold pitch 18 to select mark tone and shift for encoderdecoder and rtty filter. Both the kx3 and kx2 can be integrated with the kxpa100, kat500 and kpa500. Agc slp 000 maximum slope, instead of horizontal agc thr 014 so agc doesnt kick in until signals are very strong agc dcy soft. For the most part, these serial ports still only support radio control data over the rxd and txd lines, possibly supplemented by rtscts handshaking, but in at least one case the elecraft k3, the radios rs232 port also supports direct keying of cw and ptt inputs using the dtr and rts control lines. System utilities downloads cw decoder by grant connell, wd6cnf and many more programs are available for instant and free download. All the offsets we compute depend on the frequency the sdr is tuned to. I tried a lot of decoding programs, but the kx3 decoder together with the cw skimmer seemded hard to beat. Lastly, the onscreen psk31cwrtty decoder just doesnt have enough screen real estate to be effective. The k30mini doesnt fully duplicate operation of the k3100 back home but it comes very close. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and. Added features include a memory keyer that can be used to send 2 programmable presaved cw messages.
Dec 06, 2016 aaron, to decode cw, you need to be in cw mode, not data. Testing the new ksyn3a synthesizer for the elecraft k3. Elecraft s autospot and cwt features available on the k3 k3skx2kx3 are very useful tools for cw operators, especially those not experienced in pitchmatching. Just as the sdr design has changed the way the rig works, the new compact form factor has changed the way the operating position looks. It can be a bit confusing however this short and simple video will have you decoding cw in no time. Programming software for elecraft k310 k 3 10 k310. For the most part, these serial ports still only support radio control data over the rxd and txd lines, possibly supplemented by rtscts handshaking, but in at least one case the elecraft k3, the radios rs232 port also supports direct keying of. The cblp3y cable will be available directly from elecraft. What about a comparison of the buildin decoder of the kx3k3.
The system is used with a laptop running windows 7 and dxlabs software. The elecraft k3 is a simple rig to setup in writelogs sdr wizard. How to set up radio settings to decode cw morse code on the elecraft kx3. Winwarbler allows you to conduct qsos in the psk31, psk63, psk125, and rtty modes using your soundcards analogtodigital and digitaltoanalog conversion functions. Making a morse code contact to w1aw4 florida using elecraft k3, mrp decoding software and the p3 panadapter from virginia. All the same features as the k3 version with a hybrid software defined radio interface. Rx equalizers, notch filtering, and builtin psk31, cw, and rtty decodeencode. Elecraft is a proud sponsor of the south orkney 2020 vp8vp8dxu. The main category is elecraft kx3 that is about elecraft kx3 resources. Testing the new ksyn3a synthesizer for the elecraft k3 as many of you may know, the elecraft k3 has a terrible cw jitter problem bad cw timing on tx if you transmit faster than 37 wpm, unless you enable cw qrq mode.
Decodes all speeds up to 60wpm decodes but not mention top decode speed. What about a comparison of the buildin decoder of the kx3 k3. All functions are provided in an easy to use interface that easily allows control of many options hidden. Cw in cw out fsk in ptt in in gnd in shield cw gnd cw out shield fsk out ptt out fskptt gnd fskptt.
Technically the kx3 is already an sdr hardware components replaced by software through direct conversion receiver architectureso i think he meant to ask how use the kx3s iq data in sdr applications as the elecraft manual calls them. Oct 08, 2016 anyone have any advice on the best cw decoding software. It will also be very useful for those thinking about buying a used k3. Text formattingformat mode works great only option is manual or auto decode5. Hams use mrp40 to send and read qrq highspeed cw, to. Ham radio software, translates morse code to text asci, audio input via soundcard, very reliable decoding of weak signals, hams are more than happy with. All functions are provided in an easy to use interface that easily allows control of many. Win4k3suite for the kx3 and kx2 brings big station performance to these radios. Elecraft kx3 kx2 max output now 12 watts exp elecraft walter underw 3. About elecraft kx3 and powersdr the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The program can also use the builtin capabilities of the k3 and kx3 to. The inclusion of a db9 serial port instead of a more useful usb port is odd. I use hrd now, but it leaves a lot to be desired on cw decoding. N1mm configurerhardware is also set to com 7 elecraft k3 38400 n81 dtrrts offoff.
But if i am looking to work some weak dx on cw thru a pileup, the k3 is my tool of choice. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Elecraft kio3 pulled from k3 in 2018 when upgraded to the kio3b. Also for k3 if an interface does not allow for ctsrts, e. For transmitting cw, the program encodes keystrokes from the computers keyboard. In the last hours of the contest i decided to configure the decoder of my elecraft k3s and started to decode the stations better than with any of the software that is in the market for this job. Kcomm is an amateur radio communication and logging program that has been designed specifically for elecraft k2 and k3 transceivers. Cw spotting historywhen a station finishes a cq in cw mode, the operator f. But ill be the first to say the k3 may not be adjusted correctly. I find this the best station ever for chasing dx, and my recent holidaystyle contesting efforts in cqww cw were much more productive than ever before. Programming interface schematics for elecraft k310 k 3 10 k310. Tutorial on using elecraft kx3, px3, and a keyboard to decode in cw mode. The decoded cw is displayed as text or can generate a side tone. Elecraft handson ham radio, highperformance transceivers and amplifiers.
Download free mrp40 morse code decoder backupprojects. This software is helpful in using your k3s, k3, kpa1500, kpa500 or kat500 in a remote setup. The band aide can directly inhibit prevent from transmitting the following radios. Elecraft k3 sdr setup writelog contesting software. This feature is especially important for kx3 where there is no possibility of keying via serial cable. Elecraft k3 category is a curation of 14 web resources on, win4k3suite software for the elecraft kline, k3 vs ic781 vs ts850, elecraft k3.
Rrc1258mkiis elecraft k3 twin is a complete package with hardware and software for the elecraft k3 twin concept. I am wanting it to be able to decode cw on tx only so i can work on sending. Mrp40 is a powerful and highlyeffective ham radio software program that decodes received cw audio that has been fed to a computers sound card. Elecraft k3s programmers reference manual pdf download. The decoded text is displayed on the computers monitor. Oct 30, 2016 ly3h cw decoder logic program mrp40 compared to cw decoder logic by ly3hmrp40 cw decoder1. Realworld experience with the elecraft k3 rick tavan n6xi and ed muns w0yk northern california contest club november 12, 2007. Win4k3suite will automatically send frequency and band information to the radios giving an automatic selection of pretuned antennas and full integration of the kpa500 via serial commands. Kcomm a free gpl logging program developed specifically for elecraft k2, k3 and kx3 transceivers. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday feb 15 2015, and till today elecraft kx3 and powersdr has been followed for a total of 470 times. Whether youre operating qrp or qro, portable on the trail or in a park, on a sota peak, in a hotel or from home, qrpworks has products to enhance youre operating experience.
May 15, 2015 some months now that i have operated the elecraft k3s, and i traded the rest of my station for a full elecraft kline. Some of the metrics are controlled by logic hardware andor software, but. Transmitted cw bandwidth comparison between flex 6700 and elecraft k3 transceivers using latest versions of software firmware in both transceivers. N1eu recommended settings for best pileup performance. New or modified software should send the k3 command to the transceiver. The fact that control of a 5 element yagi and rf amplifier back home is fully retained makes up for the few minor k3 features that arent controllable with the mini. Features in compact, lightweight, sunlight readable devices including logging, messaging, rig control, all with a keyboard. It can be a bit confusing however this short and simple video will have you decod.
Windcamp right angle dc power cable lead for elecraft kx2 kx3 transceiver qrp. Autospot, tuning aids, and the arcane history of cw pitch. Users of new digital modes such as ft8 will gain a new competitive edge since the k3 has the industrys lowest noise floor and highest dynamic range. Normal mode not word steam mode sends up to 29 characters icom 7300 limit in a single request when the return key or send button is activated. Kx3 transceiver 1606 meters, ssbcwdataamfm modes 10 w pep 100. If n is 1, enables k3specific command extensions to legacy 2letter commands. Anyone have any advice on the best cw decoding software.
I tried a lot of decoding programs, but the kx3 decoder together with the cwskimmer seemded hard to beat. Yet nearly all internal modules have been redesigned, providing enhanced performance and. All software on this page is free for use by elecraft operators. We used the n1mm logging software and interfacing it for cw operation was a snap. A few small scratches on right side that i made with my cw. The receiver, with 8pole filters, just hears better.
There are a number of self diagnostics built in to the transceiver allowing monitoring of supply voltages and other vital organs. Upgrading the elecraft k3 with k3s components bridging the gap. This problem exists even if you use semibreakin mode instead of qsk. The team will be operating seven k3s transceivers and kpa500 amplifiers. The k3 was already a pretty good rig and the s version will be even better, but sadly far too expensive. Both k3 and kx3 can send cw via a software command. All needed cables are included and strapping is done with small pcbs included, only ipconfigurations etc. Aaron, to decode cw, you need to be in cw mode, not data.
To make this procedure repeatable, well calibrate starting with writelogs sdr receiver if ranges completely blank, like this. Elecraft will continue to honor all warranties and will continue to fully support the k3. Not needed for new commands that are unique to the k3. 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. Heres a bit of history on where these features came from and how they work. I see elecraft has launched a deluxe version of its k3 transceiver.
1210 702 1553 1177 646 1324 1349 629 255 565 306 398 1541 957 158 1631 985 1352 1065 60 793 906 916 94 1053 952 1450 13 956 474 234