Not sure if the author of hamlog needs to redo the software on the ipad to just use the bidirectional bluetooth audio recieved like a bluetooth headset supplies, or if once the audio is activated and. About elecraft kx3 and ipad the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Introduction ultracompact homeportablemobile station the revolutionary elecraft kx3 puts the world in the palm of your hand. I have an ipad mini that i would like to use with my kx3 to operate psk31rttrcw in my portable ops. However, if one wishes to use the radio for digital modes such as wsjt, some interface between the computer and the radio must be used to isolate audio between them and provide for other computer communication functions. Download k3inetwork and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch.
Also, any other kx3 menu settings that i may have missed. I went ahead and installed digipan for my operating software. The waterfall display continuously updates, showing a spectrum of audio in the 600 2300 hz range. Hi folks, hf newbie frustrated with psk31 setup on my new kx3. I am considering getting a kx3 and would really like to use it portable without bringing a pc or needing any other external devices. The logbook entries can be easily searched and modified. Ham radio deluxe, cat control support for k3, kx3, k2 and most other rigs. 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. Jerry kdobik last week i created a youtube video to document some experimentation i had completed with the kx3, my ipad and the ios psk 31 app called psker. 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. Win4k3suite, windows control program for k3, kx3, kpa500, kat500 and the p3 panadapter. Full support for point and click frequency changes for both vfos. Elecraft software configuration and update software for the elecraft kline of hardware, including the k3s, k3, kx3, p3, px3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, and more.
I would appreciate getting information from anyone with the same setup and what settings are used for the kx3 s af and mic gain as well as settings for the signalink. Psk31 is an excellent mode for qrp and you can work a lot of dx with it. If you like to see more information you can take a look at the manual at. Ive looked through the help topics and didnt see my issue asked or resolved, so ill ask it here, as im a digital newbie. First, a psk31 signal is narrow, being about 31 hz wide. In the picture below i have my ipad running the psker app connected to the elecraft kx3 via the apple ipad camera kit and the plantronics usb sound card device. Digipan sports all the features that are necessary for psk31 operation and none of those that arent. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. While conditions are currently subpar an understatement ive made dozens of ssb contacts across the us, canada, latin america, and eu, ft8 all over the world although ft8 is a bit like watching robots make love and finally a few cw contacts. Unfortunately, psk31 and rtty are only going to be available in this manner when using the pigtail, hamlog and the kx3. Optionally you can use an external bluetooth keyboard connected to your android device. The user can control many functions of the k3 or kx3 radio using their iphone.
Apr 11, 20 yesterday i made my first psk contact using fldigi. Kd0bik tutorial psk with ipad, ios app, and elecraft kx3. The macros are a little primitive but workable and i have made strong suggestions to the developer about improvements overall. In my quest to expand my radio options while camping. Want to monitor psk31 transissions, without using a bulky computer. The user can send text to the k3 or kx3 to be transmitted in cw, rtty, or psk modes. Psk31 lets you view psk31 ham radio transmissions on your ipad.
Ive tried so many permutations that all of my hair has fallen out. Apr 17, 20 kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log posted on april 17, 20 by monty the other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr. 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. The logbook also includes adif export and import to transfer your data to a pcbased logging software. Jerrys article on this is complete with photos and video. Jun, 2016 if i only had 30 minutes to teach and demonstrate the psk31 digital mode, this video is what id say and show. Initially released in 2000, digipan was one of the earliest or perhaps the first psk31 software to feature the nowstandard panoramic waterfall display for tuning. Psk for android droidpsk mobile software development. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Apr 21, 2012 this video shows how to use the isdr app with the elecraft kx3. The configuration of the software for my station is as follows. Digital modes on the radio are a bit of a black art. The main category is elecraft kx3 that is about elecraft kx3 resources.
I discovered and purchased an 817ipad interconnect cable and it arrived just before our trip. May 09, 2012 jerry kd0bik, has created an rather innovative and useful tutorial on the ipad used with the ios app, imd meter, and elecraft kx3 to achieve optimal psk communications. Psk31 archives its weaksignal performance as a result of two factors. Ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by. K3inetwork provides remote control of the elecraft k3 or kx3 via a wifi network. Fldigi also supports a lot more modes besides psk31 and psk63. Know of any good software or hardware which other mac ham radio users should. Jan 12, 2012 now, the software is on itunes and called ipsk 31 for the ipad and ipsk31 for the iphone. Today i decided i would post a few more details of my setup for those who care to see. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. Psk31 signals will be obvious in the waterfall, look at the screenshot on our webpage for an example.
The kf5inz easy digi vox easy digi psk interface for phonespadstablets apple and android this is the vox version of our interface made for the apple and android devices. Afu knoppix the afu knoppix cd contains software for the operating modes gmfsk digital multimode terminal for hf gmfsk is a multimode hf terminal program. Perseus sdr 10 khz to 30 mhz direct sampling hf receiver p e r s e u s is a. In looking at the manual page 28 it seems as if you can only use a keyboard if you have the rig hooked up to a pc. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Sep 11, 2015 keyboard, mouse, thumb drive and knob support with an elecraft px3 and kx3 proof of concept duration. You can tap a psk31 transmission on the waterfall to select that frequency. I recently created a youtube video where i discussed this setup and the items i used to connect the ipad to the kx3. The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for the k3, kx3 and kx2. The 31 in psk31 refers to the speed at which data is sent. Psk31 easy digi sound card interface psk rtty sstv nbems jt65 pcb kit. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3.
Winwarbler a free psk31 psk63 soundcard application with the ability to decode all qsos within a 4 khz segment, maintaining a sorted list of heard callsigns. Work digital modes from the app store on your idevice. Wizkersradio chrome app that supports the kx3, kx2, kxpa100 and even the xg3. Describe your experience with the easy digi interface by kf5inz and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Since the kx3 is a softwaredefinedradio sdr, youll be able to extend its capabilities using computer. Is it possible to use a keyboard in a standalone configuration to send psk and cw with a kx3. Start hdsdr and select your soundcard, which is connected to the kx3 s iq output. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. I might try it again with a laptop and then ill get a signalink. An ipad, psker ios app and kx3 fun amateur radio weblog. Theres a waterfall display of the audio spectrum, showing all of the psk31 transmission.
It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile. On a side note, the only abailable ios app for psk31 is psker. In that video i showed how you can quickly be receiving psk31 using free digipan software for the pc by placing the pcs microphone near. More kx3, ipad and psk31 experimentation amateur radio. This included adding a usb extension cable and i experimented with the vox settings of the kx3. More kx3, ipad and psk 31 experimentation may 8th, 2012 author. Not sure if the author of hamlog needs to redo the software on the ipad to. I saw on qth that pignology made something that would do. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Great for your 817,857, 897, kx2, kx3, and other hf radios. It is actually quite simpleand i later discovered some helpful hits in the kx3 owners manual that describes more details on data modes. We have extended the design of our easy digi interface to now include the apple iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday nov 23 2012, and till today elecraft kx3 and ipad has been followed for a total of 846 t. Elecraft kx3 resources category is a curation of web resources on, elecraft kx3 and powersdr, elecraft kx3 yahoo group, kx3 companion app.
Despite its small size, it covers all amateur bands from 1606 meters, operates in all modes, and has dspbased features usually found only on larger radios. Just set your ipad next to your radio, tune in a psk31 frequency, and watch the decodes. Not userfriendly this is a very difficult logbook program in terms of being userfriendly. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. Ive also worked hf psk 31 as well as the local 2m fm repeaters. Easy digi psk interface for phonespadstablets apple and.
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