Elecraft p3 rtty software

Tested that all out with the elecraft k3 utility and found it working quite well. Next up was installing an rtty software package and a logging program. Decodes cw, rtty, wefax, satfax, acars, dtmf, sstv fldigi fldigi freeware digital multi mode program for linux, freebsd, macos x and ms windows. If you use a keyboard to send cw or rtty i found the k3s utility with the pc keyboard much easier to use than a keyboard connected to the p3, especially. For firmware that is not downloadable, please see the nondownloadable. To have the computers do the tedious, mundane work, data collection is automated by making extensive use of scpi commands controlling lab gear and. Getting started on data modes with the elecraft k2 narrow band data modes such as psk31 and mfsk are excellent qrp modes, providing reliable copy at power levels of just a few watts. To make this procedure repeatable, well calibrate starting with writelogs sdr receiver if ranges completely blank, like this. I was copying rtty on my p3 svga and i found that it was dropping a lot of characters. Like heathkit years before, the elecraft kits are excellent, providing detailed stepbystep instructions, all hardware and electronic bits solderityourself components for the k2, premade modules for the k3, and if needed responsive online support from elecrafts chief engineers plus the community of builders and fans. If youre asking to just move the serial to usb adapter into the rig, there is no gain.

Simple plugandplay operationno pc, soundcard, software drivers or setup required weighs just oz 0. Elecraft k3 sdr setup writelog contesting software. Elecraft k4 faq what are the features of the kat4 atu. Elecraft provides a free utility for the p3 panadapter, which can be used for downloading future free p3 firmware updates from the elecraft website. Page 19 to connect a p3 panadapter to the k3, and optionally connect a computer to the p3 via the rs232 p3 port can be used with an elecraft p3 rs232. P3 features the p3 offers a number of advanced features to enhance performance and versatility. Computergenerated so2r fsk rtty and ptt keying for. The user can watch text from the k3 kx3 vfo b window stream to their iphone in the terminal tab window, and send. Dec 27, 2010 i fired up the p3 and it worked like a charm. The cblp3y cable will be available directly from elecraft. May 16, 2019 elecraft k4 high performance direct sampling sdr modular hybrid architecture nextgeneration features, operating convenience, and style.

Rx equalizers, notch filtering, and builtin psk31, cw, and rtty decodeencode. P3 high performance panadapter firmware and utility elecraft. If youre asking to do away with serial port comms entirely and go to usb only. The p3 has a faster sweep rate and better sensitivity than most builtin panadapters. It also offers some of the features of trxpan, and adds a feature similar to the fixed mode of the elecraft p3. All functions are provided in an easy to use interface that easily allows control of many options hidden. Everything is working like a champ and im rapidly gaining insight into using the p3.

Donna, ag6v doing rtty on the elecraft k3 is quite simple. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Wayne burdick n6kr of elecraft notes that tomorrow friday, may 17, 2019 the elecraft site will relaunch a k4 product page with preorderreservation page. Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3 transceiver. The k3 tx frequency is now indicated by a red cursor whenever rit, xit andor split are selected on the k3. Elecraft frequency memory editor, works for k3, k3s, and kx3 win4k3suite, windows control program for k3, kx3, kpa500, kat500 and the p3 panadapter wizkersradio chrome app that supports the kx3, kx2, kxpa100 and even the xg3 log4om, ham radio log software. 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.

All the same features as the k3 version with a hybrid software defined radio interface. 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. Elecraft reset thirdhand kx3 tommy judson via elecraft 20200522 re. Make sure the transceiver rtty menu items are set for normal polarity and 170hz shift. I havent worked rtty since 1982 or so and have a k3. Elecraft k3s frequently asked questions pdf download. All needed cables are included and strapping is done with small pcbs included, only ipconfigurations etc. In the last 4 years my interest in kit building has taken off. Installed the p3 utility software on my macbook, downloaded and transferred the latest firmware. Jul 15, 2017 aside from the cable interface i set the kx2 to the data a mode and dialed the power back to 5w as recommended by elecraft. In accordance with eu regulations, we insure our customers that this website does not use cookies. Two optical switching circuits are used for isolation. You can get started using rtty and psk31 without a computer by using the internal keyer in data modes. This p3 utility version can be used to load p3 firmware versions 0.

Compatible receiverstransceivers may be used with any receiver having an i. The p3 offers superior sensitivity and dsp processing, giving you the ability to see signals down to the k3s noise floor. K3s, and kx3 cw decode and text to cw transmit, fskd and pskd with. Title manual revision download size p3 owners manual p3 panadapter owners manual rev h1 11282016 4. Most people who have a k3 have a computer handy for updates and to do logging. The data generated by the program for each crystal filter, or dsp filter. I had been reading a great deal on some of the rtty websites and email streams about writelog and mmtty. Internal options ordered with the factory assembled kx3f are installed at time of build at the. Also available are options to monitor the transmitted wave form p3 tx monitor and to add a keyboard for sendingreceiving cw, psk and rtty modes without. Supported modes are rtty baudot code, ascii 7 or 8 bits,bpsk31,qpsk31,psk63,bpsk125,amtor sitor,navtex, mfsk16, mfsk8, hf and uhfpacket ax25, dtmf. Use this software to load the latest firmware into your p3. Introduction the elecraft k3s sets the standard for compact, highperformance transceivers the ideal choice for dxpeditions, multitransmitter contesting, field day, and home stations alike. This has been an add on i had been looking forward to for sometime.

They provide an input that can be keyed from the pc if you have the right interface. Upgrading the elecraft k3 with k3s components bridging the gap. I hope you enjoy your stop at my blog and find it informative. It will also be very useful for those thinking about buying a used k3. Nap3 is a new panadapter display program from pete, f5vnb. 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. Our new k4 harnesses the latest in signal processing while retaining the best aspects of the k3s and p3. P3 utility can upload the current p3 sweep screen to a.

On saturday afternoon i was able to spend an hour on the rigwell the rig was on in the background as i was tiding up some stuff on the pc. Julius, it will be easiest to use mmtty in its afsk mode. So using the k3 utility software, available free from elecraft, is a natural. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3 itself. I am now the proud owner of an icom 7610 but still am holding onto my elecraft kx3 for portable ops. Same thing with the elecraft p3 utility and the k1el winkeyer software. The p3 plus the svga board has a usb socket for a normal keyboard. Elecraft instructions are helpful if you want to use the p3 on a non elecraft radio. Like heathkit years before, the elecraft kits are excellent, providing detailed stepbystep instructions, all hardware and electronic bits solderityourself components for the k2, premade modules for the k3, and if needed responsive online support from elecraft s chief engineers plus.

Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Mar 19, 2018 ng7ms 1 hour and 55 minute presentation on setting up fsk frequency shift keying with an elecraft k3k3s using mmtty as the decoding software. I am a big fan of elecrafts p3 panadapter, but the win4k3 panadapter via the lppan. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Some other kits include the lppan,lp100,4sqrpometerand the list goes on. Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3, k3s and kx3. The resulting user interface makes the technology transparent, allowing you to focus on working the world. I finally figured out how to decode directly on the k3 and it wasnt dropping. 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. The kx3 shown here in position when used as my base station rig. With a computer and sound card, it can also send and receive other digital modes, such as amtor, pactor and wsjt, for which software to generate.

Elecraft provides a free utility for the p3 panadapter, which can be used for downloading future free p3 firmware updates from the elecraft. The p3 micro manual is intended to be a handy reference to the elecraft p3 owners manual and p3 programmers reference. I work in an rf lab where part of the time we test and evaluate radios. Im not sure how you envision moving the audio to usb. Elecraft a fluke may have fried my kx3 and kxpa100 i need advice hawley, charles j jr. The user can send text to the k3 or kx3 to be transmitted in cw, rtty, or psk modes. Elecraft describes the k4 as having a modular hybrid architecture. Below, ive pulled the text and images from the elecraft product brochure. If you have a computer with a sound card and a k2 equipped with the ksb2 module, you can try out these exciting modes for the price of a couple of audio cables.

Connect a serial cable from the computer to the k3 rs232 connector and set the k3 for dtr ptt. Rrc1258mkiis elecraft k3 twin is a complete package with hardware and software for the elecraft k3 twin concept. 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. Most of the text in the application is taken from the p3 owners manual and p3 programmers reference documents with changes in format made to accommodate the iphone and android architecture. I use mmtty software for everyday operation and n1mm software with mmtty in contests. Mar 03, 2015 k5po talks about some recent additions to his elecraft k3 for improved rtty performance. Furthermore, a steppir antenna controller, elecraft kpa500 xcvr connector, or elecraft kpa1500 pc data line can also track radio 1. The package arrived on thursday but i had to wait for saturday to open the boxes and drool before the p3 arrived i had downloaded the manual and assembly instructions to go over things. Narrow band data modes such as psk31 and mfsk are excellent qrp modes, providing reliable copy at power levels of just a few watts. The postal service came through for me and not only was the elecraft p3 here before christmas it made it to my home in a record 5 business days. Ham radio deluxe, cat control support for k3, kx3, k2 and most other rigs.

Fsk and ptt adapter for rtty with the elecraft k3 and k3s. A utility jack beneath the radios front panel acts as the kpods data interface. 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. Introduction the p3 s bright, fullcolor lcd has both spectral and waterfall displays, and new optional tx metering and signal envelope monitoring. 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. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Now elecraft has the px3 which is the p3 in a tiny case that uses the iq outputs on the kx3. Confirmed also that the k3 utility worked, also tested the macloggerdx software. You may set any desirable mark frequency that is available in both the transceiver and mmtty or other external rtty software you are using. This hybrid sdr approach leaves the digital signal processing to the engineers at elecraft, while providing a full featured spectrum scope like the p3.

On friday my new p3 svga card came in this cool add on allows me to move the band scope that is on the p3 up to a large monitor. Connect your k3p3 or kx3 to the serial cable from your mac and turn the k3p3. Rtty programs, software for ham radio rtty emission mode category is a curation of 23 web resources on, extfsk by mm hamsoft, mmtty mm hamsoft, gmfsk. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Instructions for updating your k3 or k3s firmware are in the k3 or k3s. I think putting the usb port in the k3 would open a pandoras box re. To use both usb connectivity and the p3, youll need a new cable, cblp3y. All the offsets we compute depend on the frequency the sdr is tuned to. Additional applications for sat tracking, logging, locator. The p3 can also be used with any other radio that provides an if output of 455 khz to 21. Highresolution, fullcolor lcd fast, realtime spectrum and waterfall displays.

The p3 s bright, fullcolor lcd has both spectral and waterfall displays, and new optional tx metering and signal envelope monitoring. Set mmtty to use the com port that you have connected and you should be good to go with the k3 in data a or afsk mode. Connect the soundcard linein and line out to the k3 lineout and linein jacks. Ng7ms 1 hour and 55 minute presentation on setting up fsk frequency shift keying with an elecraft k3k3s using mmtty as the decoding software. Build it yourself option you can purchase this item as a kit or factory assembled. The k3s and p3 are members of our fully integrated. The svga card from elecraft fits into the p3 and took about 20 minutes to complete the installation.

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. Computergenerated so2r fsk rtty and ptt keying for two radios using a single serial box and two serial ports. This device adapts the traditional desktop pc rs232 serial port txd and rts signals to use with the hd15 pin accessory connector on the elecraft k3 and k3s transceiver to enable fsk and ptt keying through hardware. Its easy with most modern transceivers to operate fsk. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new releases become available. Turning to the software, it seems as if the most popular psk31 software is fldigi, by w1hkj, so i downloaded and installed that on the old laptop. The new elecraft p3 panadapter display adds a visual dimension to signal hunting with fast real time spectrum and waterfall displays of band activity. Support cw and several digital modes like psk31, mfsk, rtty, olivia, wefax, hell and others and is a fully multi platform application jlog.