Elecraft k3 utility lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. X operates under any 32 bit or 64 bit versions of windows. Free elecraft k3 utility software download software at updatestar 1,746,000 recognized programs 5,228,000 known versions software news. W2 mate w2 software free demo w2 software to prepare, create and print w2 forms. The main category is ham radio mailing lists that is about amateur radio and ham radio mailing lists. The first was an assembly manual, and the second was an owners manual. The next step in our software defined radioremote operating project was.
Hi everyone, heres a brief list of common commands with explanations of the elecraft k3kx3 programming language. Win4k3suite for the kx3 and kx2 brings big station performance to these radios. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. About elecraft k2 reflector the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Since the amplifier does not have its own control program i thought id read data coming from the w2 serial port and send them over a network connection to a remote client. To see the calibration values for all six possible settings, send the w2 a. September 2018 amateur radio station ku7t hobby blog.
All the same features as the k3 version with a hybrid software defined radio interface. It was originally set up for the k3, but the latest iteration does a great job on the kx3. 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. Rig connection rig type k3 note k3, not kx3 also get your com port and baud rate from the kx3 utility if frequencies global offset 5700 lo center dont know what this is 8215000 lsb 650 usb 800 this should get you started. This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday jul 23 2011, and till today elecraft k2 reflector has been followed for a total of 588. Technically the kx3 is already an sdr hardware components replaced by software through direct conversion receiver architecture. Rev b 82316 kxv3b transverter interface installation manual. It can print ssaapproved laser substitute w2 copy a and w3 on white paper. Aug 06, 2014 hi everyone, heres a brief list of common commands with explanations of the elecraft k3kx3 programming language. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. I made this simple project after having purchased the elecraft w2 wattmeter. 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. Rev c3 9222016 kdvr3 digital voice recorder option installation instructions. If you are new to fldigi, k4ref has a bunch of very nice videos on his youtube channel that are very helpful.
You can always add more when you got the script running. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Therefore, after quite some struggle with browsers and security, it was a relief to find out that i could run the k2 settings retrieval software from the command line in windows by just typing in javaws params. Apr 17, 20 the other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr. Elecraft is a proud sponsor of the south orkney 2020 vp8vp8dxu. For a detailed reference please read the official elecraft k3 and kx3. Add more punch to your signal with elecraft s power combo kpa500, 500w linear amplifier and the kat500. 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. Rev c 5302009 k3exref frequency lock option installation and operation. W1 and w2 control, three meter faces, units of w or dbm. Elecraft k2 sdr setup writelog contesting software.
Jun 01, 2018 the swling post now participates in two affiliate advertising programs with two large retailers that still sell shortwave radios, the amazon services llc associates program and the ebay partnership, designed to provide a means for sites like ours to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to these retailers of radio products. Mixw is a multi mode multi functional software for every day logging and contests. For a larger readout, free computer interface software is available from elecraft. If youre asking to do away with serial port comms entirely and go to usb only. Each of those variations adds a little complexity to its setup in writelogs sdr wizard. Unrelated to software, here is some history of elecraft that might prove interesting. W2c software to create, print and efile irs form w2c. Check elecrafts kpa software page for anything new the kpa firmware and kpa utility programs were both updated since i last checked. Jun 12, 2017 elecraft k3s, k3, kx3 and p3, px3 macro programming is designed to help you use the programming capability of elecraft transceivers and panadapters to control their operations. Also used to indicate how fast software peakhold values should decay.
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. Elecraft k3s frequently asked questions pdf download. Software defined radioremote operating gateway part 2 client. Free w2 software w2 free software w2 software free. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters. Elecraft k3s, k3, kx3 and p3, px3 macro programming is designed to help you use the programming capability of elecraft transceivers and panadapters to control their operations. N4py software is your source for high quality, effective rig control software for your transceiver. Elecraft w2 serial interface commands revision d, april 12, 2010. Use the peak button wattmtrselecraft w2 group to stabilize the fwd and swr readings on the misc panel display.
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 actual developer of the free program is elecraft inc. So apart from those three insignificant complaints i absolutely love the radio and tend to use it more frequently than either my ic7600 or ic7100 and i have sold my yaesu ft817. As already mentioned i would like to see menu configuration included in the elecraft software and both programs merged into one. You can use the supplied pc software, or write your own remotecontrol applications.
The elecraft w2 wattmeter client control application is just above. The calibration procedure starts with writelogs sdr offset screen set completely blank, like this. I work in an rf lab where part of the time we test and evaluate radios. Using my sunsdr pro2 remotely, i needed to read the power actually transmitted by my eb300 linear amplifier by. For a detailed reference please read the official elecraft k3 and kx3 programmers reference manual that can be found here. Heil boom headset with mic assembly and operating instructions manual now includes instructions for the k3sk3 radios. Sensor1 hf 200w, sensor1 hf 2kw, sensor1 vhf, sensor2 hf 200w, sensor2 hf 2kw, sensor2 vhf. Ive been running with the software for about a year or so, and i now dont know how function without it. Remote operating for amateur radio ten things to know. Forms w2 provide information to your employees, the ssa, the irs, and state and local governments.
International dx convention 2017 remote access to your. Since the amplifier does not have its own control program i thought id read data. Its possible that a java program can take advantage of your trust. 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. The audio tones should sound pure and clean, like those that you hear on the air. Introduction the elecraft w2 is a versatile, autoranging rf power and swr meter that utilizes remote sensing. W2 wattmeter swr bridge manual ftp directory listing elecraft.
N4py offers rig control software for a wide variety of receivers from the elecraft k3 to the ten tec rx 320 receiver. Mixw multimode operating software for hams mixw is a multi mode multi functional software for every day logging and contests. To have the computers do the tedious, mundane work, data collection is automated by making extensive use of scpi commands controlling lab gear and. All functions are provided in an easy to use interface that easily allows control of many options hidden. It displays digital readouts and bargraphs of the swr and. Elecrafts new kx2 stealth transceiver can go wherever your imagination takes you. 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. Heinz has made similarly outstanding enclosures for the other elecraft mini module kits. Used very little sounds great, id say on par or better than a heil hm12. Thanks to stateoftheart construction techniques, its only 5. The response is a string of six numbers in this order.
Once you are ready to buy our w2 software, we will send you a new download that will remove the demo word from any printed w2. Mar 08, 2015 therefore, after quite some struggle with browsers and security, it was a relief to find out that i could run the k2 settings retrieval software from the command line in windows by just typing in javaws params. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is virus free. Elecraft w2 remote adapter iw7dmh ham radio station. You may want to start with a file with just one or two programs registered.
Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3 transceiver 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. Elecraft k3 or k3s, p3, sp3 and kat500kpa500 or kpa500 ham radio dust cover. Free elecraft k3 utility software download elecraft k3. The order you put in the entries is the order the programs are going to be started. More than 150 transceivers and several other devices. The elecraft software can not be used at the same time the w2 is enabled in ddutil. Both the kx3 and kx2 can be integrated with the kxpa100, kat500 and kpa500. The w2 works very fine and does a good job, especially with the w2. For kenwoodelecraft inrad m629 microphone, microphone cable, 8 pin round plug, foam cover and a foot switch to fit kenwood and elecraft model radios. Win4k3suite for elecraft radios win4k3suite for the. The elecraft w2 is a versatile, autoranging rf power and swr meter that utilizes remote sensing. Includes w2c importing and electronic reporting for the usa and virgin islands. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new releases become available. Elecraft accessories now available at dx engineering free.
Please let us know of other logging programs that have k3 or k2 support. I think putting the usb port in the k3 would open a pandoras box re. Download a free trial to evaluate our nationally recognized w2 software absolutely free. A tcpip interface trxnet is provided for your own development. This tool gives additional functionality to the w2. To use both usb connectivity and the p3, youll need a new cable, cblp3y. 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. The team will be operating seven k3s transceivers and kpa500 amplifiers. Ab3ap w1 control software the software provides three faces to your w1.
Free w2 software w2 free software w2 software free download. Elecraft accessories now available at dx engineering. I saw the same thing with several of the programs i tried, but finally one worked ok without those images. Sink argentinas carrier 1982 the secret british falklands war mission duration. If the utility was updated, download the new version and install it first. For kenwood elecraft inrad m629 microphone, microphone cable, 8 pin round plug, foam cover and a foot switch to fit kenwood and elecraft model radios. The latest version of the program can be downloaded for pcs running windows xpvista7810, 32bit.
How it works in addition to responding to button pushes with appropriate commands, the following is performed endlessly. Elecraft provided two documents, which i thought was a bit odd. 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. All software on this page is free for use by elecraft operators. The w2s rs232 drive circuitry is intended for short cable lengths typically 6, but you can also use the elecraft kusb or other usbtors232 adapters, greatly extending the control cable length when required. Im not sure how you envision moving the audio to usb. So i bought the w2 with two sensors, one for hf with my ic7200 and one for 2m70cm for my ic7100. It needs a better quality vfo knob with finger dimple, i do portable a lot, it would be a hefty price importing into ireland taxes and all that, what i would like to see is a cw version may be a replacement for k1 wth not a lot of fancy features at a more.
Narrow band data modes such as psk31 and mfsk are excellent qrp modes, providing reliable copy at power levels of just a few watts. If you do not see a specific k3k2 entry for the radio interface to a logging program, use their kenwood ts950 or ts570 protocol setting. The elecraft w2 wattmeter provides the fast, highbrightness led bar graphs you. The common filename for the programs installer is k3util. 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. Features and specifications romano morelli ei5en may 31, 2016 at 8. Add more punch to your signal with elecrafts power combo kpa500, 500w linear amplifier and the kat500. Elecraft k3 cat preparations mode4 when you want to control a elecraft k3 with the rrc1258mkii via their remote control protocol, you connect a standard rs232 cable between the pc and the com 2 connector on the back of the controlrrc. Jul 18, 2018 elecraft k3 utility lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The only requirements are a computer running windows 9x, me, nt4. All of a sudden, my trusted k210 wasnt getting as much air time and started collecting dust, so i reluctantly sold it to free up some radio funds. The latter, at 12 pages, had a nice, fullscale color drawing of the finished atu on the front page, and a schematic on the back page. Analog, w only, dual needle display optionally with lollipops showing digital readings. If youre asking to just move the serial to usb adapter into the rig, there is no gain. 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. Both of these programs support both psk31 and mfsk, which are the two most popular narrow band data modes used on hf. The elecraft k2 moves its if around based on which band, which mode, and which filter you have selected from its front panel. Elecraft k2 links category is a curation of 21 web resources on, k2 modifications, setting the k2 dial calibration, a new knob for my k2.