An article comparing the kenwood ts 590s to the elecraft k3 win4k3suite software for the elecraft kline win4k3suite is an integrated control program for the entire elecraft kline. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. A tiny panadapter for your kx3 with the raspberry pi kx3. Kpa500 amps and p3 panadapters for south orkney 2020 vp8vp8dxu. Several rigs including the elecraft k3 and yaesu ft dx30005000ts provide the if output and adding an interface like the lp. Elecraft k3 transceiver and p3 panadapter overview video.
Dec 27, 2010 most of 2010 was spent thinking about adding the elecraft p3 panadapter to the small list of my station equipment. Wizkersradio chrome app that supports the kx3, kx2, kxpa100 and even the xg3. Of course you can connect the kx2 to a computer sound card for use with datamode communications packages. On december 1, i purchased the kit and my dear wife was kind enough to wrap it when it arrived and place it under the tree. Check out the video where he discusses the merits of the transceiver and also shows off what the new p3 panadapter can do. Although it is an sdr transceiver, it does not require a computer connection.
The main advantage offered by the kio3b upgrade is the usb audio codec sound card. P3 high performance panadapter firmware and utility elecraft. Elecraft sdrplay as panadapter i used a sdrplay rsp1 for awhile after using an lppan2 with a win4k3suite. Heres the link to his detailed post with instructions and. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the kx3,k3 and k3s for the kx3 all you need to do is connect the kx3 iq output to the linein of your sound card. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. Its small size and weight make it ideal for travel or field use. Most recently elecraft has introduced the kxline consisting of the kx2 and kx3 transceivers, the px3 panadapter, and the kxpa100 100w power amplifier. This free utility may also be used to send commands described in the px3 programmers reference to your px3. Using any flex radio with your radio as a panadapter the tokyo hp comport can also be used with your radio and flex radios flex 1500 or any other flex radio as a panadapter and subreceiver. In addition, an rs232p3 port using a nonstandard rj45 connector can be used for computer communications using a computers native rs232 com port or usbtoserial adapter. Fur fast alle funkgerate gibt es remotecontrolsoftware. Perfectly matches our kx3 stand, providing an ideal angle for viewing the display and working the controls.
I really must recommend this panadapter, now after switching on the k3 the first thing i do is start rocky and have a look around on 10 and 6m for openings. Dec 06, 2016 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. The px3 panadapter adds a visual dimension to signal hunting, with fast, realtime spectrum and waterfall displays of band activity. Win4k3 suite software for the elecraft k3 and kline. The kx3 transceiver is a portable softwaredefined radio sdr transceiver with a fullfeatured knobandbutton interface. The original project has been developed by aa6e and published on this month issue of qst. One of the advantages of the kx3 is sdr iq output, which can be used to drive a panadapter.
I am a big fan of elecrafts p3 panadapter, but the win4k3 panadapter via the lppan 2 is much more. I posted an article on my other blog about the new px3 panadapter for the kx3. It was originally set up for the k3, but the latest iteration does a great job on the kx3. You can set up to 10 macros to that can use dynamic symbols to have call, name, qth. Rear panel e100365 p3 misc bag e850433 p3 chassis hardware e850409 elecraft illustration description qty. My fiirst rig after getting back into the hobby was a kx3.
After some fidling around, i have a configuration that works with the popular nap3 software and thought i would share the highlights in hope of saving you some effort. Kx3 k3 remote control software nap3sdrfreeware download sdr. System overview like many radios these days, you can appreciate a system for its hardware or its software. The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. When working hf, this is very useful as it allows you to quickly home in on cq calls and other activity. If you are unsure of how to setup anything in your station, please ask me. But, there is a big difference between a 12 or 14 bit adc and a 24 bit adc. Win4k3suite software for the elecraft k3s, k3 and kx3 youtube.
The px3 has many powerful signal processing features, as well as multiline cwdata text sendreceive that works great with an attached usb keyboard. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Setting up a pan adapter off that rig is pretty painless and i enjoyed hdsdr and nap3 software. Using kx3 for wsjtx mode jt65 and jt9, kx3temperaturecompensation procedure. Touch display by adafruit that is made for the raspberry and have a nice panadapter in a small box ready to be used on portable with the kx3. Setup with 3rd party software is also pretty straightforward. All p3 panadapters ordered today will have production firmware loaded as they.
These additions provide us with an allmode, 100 watt transceiver for 160 through six meters, plus an allmode two or fourmeter for nonus amateurs radio. The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for the k3, kx3 and kx2. Apr 26, 2015 win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3 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. When placed on the stand the px3 is supported by its back legs and secured in position with two binder clips. Has a remote server mode as well, that supports p3 streaming video.
Add a software defined radio sdr to your transceiver to make a realtime panadapter a panadapter allows you to see all of the radio stations currently transmitting across an entire band. The software is free, but you still need a way to receive if out from your rig and convert if to audio input to your pc soundcard. Apr 17, 20 monty, ive had good luck with the same set up, except i set the global offset to 8ooo and the offset in the kx3 menu to 8000. I dont build binary because this project is still alpha. Can i have transceiver and panadapter commands in the same macro. Hardware view the panadapter hardware is straightforward. Elecraft frequency memory editor, works for k3, k3s, and kx3. On several occasions whilst tuning the k3 and hearing a flat band, ive had to reverse tune on seeing a spike jump up on the screen, and as a result completed a contact on what at first. Nap3 is a panadapter display program from pete, f5vnb. Elecraft px3 panadapter manuals, schematics and programmers. Elecraft k3 transceiver and p3 panadapter amateur radio. This software will also support the rtlsdr6 dongle that is a popular way to get vhfuhf input for software defined radio. A 192 khz usb sound card such as the asus xonar u7 or the steinberg ur22 are good choices and allow you to see 192khz of the spectrum at once.
Fortunately, the p3 has an if splitter which allows me to daisychain the lppan on the back of the p3 and run both at the same time although it does have a 3db signal hit for splitting the signal. Ive been running with the software for about a year or so, and i now dont know how function without it. Read our latest post on the k4 dualpanadapter mode. It is an open source program running under the gnu general public license v2 and is based on a combination of powersdrif from wu2x and powersdr v2. The p3 has a faster sweep rate and better sensitivity than most builtin panadapters. On december 1, i purchased the kit and my dear wife was kind enough to wrap it when it arrived and place it under the. In mid november i sold my kenwood ts590 to finance the purchase of an elecraft kx3 and become a full time qrp operator. Panadapter integration when you purchase from n4py software you get full email assistance from carl. It didnt take me long to switch back to the lppan2. It also offers some of the features of trxpan, and adds a feature similar to the fixed mode of the elecraft p3. Optionally you can use an external bluetooth keyboard connected to your android device.
The kio3b rs232p3 port connects to a p3 panadapter using a supplied rj45tode9s or cblp3y adapter cable. Portable, highperformance panadapter the px3 panadapter adds a visual dimension to signal hunting, with fast, realtime spectrum and waterfall displays of band activity. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. The elecraft p3 is supported in two ways, both allowing full control and point. The team will be operating seven k3s transceivers and kpa500 amplifiers. Once i upgraded to the k3 using a second receiver off the k3s if output for the pan adapter was way too cumbersome for my station. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Elecraft px3 utility is used to send firmware to your elecraft px3 panadapter. I did an interview with w6nia who was one of the early adopters of the elecraft k3 transceiver and also one of the first to purchase the p3 panadapter that was just released last week. Dec 02, 2012 one of the advantages of the kx3 is sdr iq output, which can be used to drive a panadapter.
All functions are provided in an easy to use interface that easily allows control of many options. Elecraft provides a free utility for the p3 panadapter, which can be used for downloading future free p3 firmware updates from the elecraft website. The kx3 sdr elecraft works very well together with nap3 sdr software and the remotecontrol software from n4py pegasusplus. For the kx3 all you need to do is connect the kx3 iq output to the linein of your sound card. Dec 15, 2015 win4k3suite remote operation using teamviewer. Kx3 k3 remote control software nap3sdrfreeware download. Build it yourself option you can purchase this item as a kit or factory assembled. Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3, k3s and kx3.
Plug in the kxusb cable and install the ftdi driver 2. The k3 p3 is my first radio with a panadapter and i can not imagine using a radio without one. Of course you can connect the kx2 to a computer sound card for use with datamode communications packages, via the mic and headphone jacks. Our p3 panadapter display adds a visual dimension to signal hunting with fast real time spectrum and waterfall displays of band activity. Jan 31, 2012 ae6lx from interviews w6nia who gives an overview of the elecraft k3 transceiver and the p3 panadapter. View and download elecraft p3 owners manual online. To use the flex1500 as a panadapter, several steps must be done. However, we offer two other transceivers that have highperformance panadapter options. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. The other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr. Carefully work through the chapter to learn how to use the utility programs to develop. 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. Dec 12, 2014 elecraft px3 panadapter highperformance companion panadapter for the elecraft kx3 transceiver fullcolor waterfall and spectrum displays, with fast sweep and excellent sensitivity simple plugandplay operationno pc, soundcard, software drivers or setup required weighs just oz 0.
Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Introduction portable, highperformance panadapter for the kx3 transceiver allows you to see the current band, in real time, with spans of 2200 khz. Win4k3 interfaces to all third party hardware and software. Ae6lx from interviews w6nia who gives an overview of the elecraft k3 transceiver and the p3 panadapter. The p3 offers superior sensitivity and direct sampling dsp processing, giving you the ability to see signals down to the noise floor of the k3s and k3.
Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3 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. And more and more of the action is in the software. Now elecraft has the px3 which is the p3 in a tiny case that uses the iq outputs on the kx3. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the. How do i assign a k3, kx3, p3 or px3 programmable function key to a macro. Using kx3 for wsjtx mode jt65 and jt9, kx3 temperaturecompensation procedure. Full remote control of all features including the p3, kx3 panadapter and lppan. Win4k3suite, windows control program for k3, kx3, kpa500, kat500 and the p3 panadapter. Elecraft provides a free utility for the p3 panadapter, which can be used for downloading future free p3. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. There does seem to be an issue with nap3 that the offset will be lost sporadically when changing bands or modes but then correct itself if you click on an offset by mode button in the menu. Fur fast alle funkgerate gibt es remotecontrol software.
I believe that elecraft owners with a p3 will enjoy it. It supports the k3, the kpa500, the kat500 and the p3 panadapter. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the kx3,k3 and k3s. Elecraft px3 panadapter highperformance companion panadapter for the elecraft kx3 transceiver fullcolor waterfall and spectrum displays, with fast sweep and excellent sensitivity simple plugandplay operationno pc, soundcard, software drivers or setup required weighs just oz 0. All functions are provided in an easy to use interface that easily allows control of many options hidden in the k3 and kx3. This setup is built around the current version powersdr version from flex radio. The px3 is fully integrated with the elecraft kx3, utilizing its serial control port and rx iq signals. Apr 22, 2014 the original project has been developed by aa6e and published on this month issue of qst.
Elecraft k3 or k3s, p3, sp3 and kat500kpa500 or kpa500 ham radio dust cover. N4py software is the leader in full station automation. The kx3 sdr elecraft works very well together with nap3 sdr software and other remotecontrol software from n4py pegasusplus or remotecontrol from va2fsq, win4k3suite for k3 and kx3. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters. Elecraft px3 panadapter for the kx3 post navigation. Win4k3suite tutorial using the k3 kx3 panadapter youtube. This transceiver has become my main radio and is the only radio setup in studio lr.
Wizkersradio chrome app that supports the kx3, kx2, kxpa100. May 19, 2016 however, we offer two other transceivers that have highperformance panadapter options. P3 utility can upload the current p3 sweep screen to a. This transceiver has become my main radio and is the only radio setup in studio lr the k3p3 is my first radio with a panadapter and i can not imagine using a radio without one. Plug in the audio cable from kx3 iq output to the pc soundcard line in 3. This is a look at the elecraft k3 hf6 meter transceiver with the p3 panadapter. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new releases become available. Also the p3svga addon to the p3 to display the panadapter data on a large screen and the w2 hfvhfuhf wattmeter are sometimes considered part of the kline. Latest nap3 panadapter software now displays realtime. Most of 2010 was spent thinking about adding the elecraft p3 panadapter to the small list of my station equipment. This book includes the operational details of the amazing kx3 transceiver, the kxpa100 100 watt amplifier and tuner, the px3 panadapter and the kx32m4m vhf transverter module. Your px3 must be connected to a personal computer serial com port before firmware can be sent. Introduction the p3s bright, fullcolor lcd has both spectral and waterfall displays, and new optional tx metering and signal envelope monitoring. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100 and lppan panadapters.
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