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Ray Albers-2

K3 - MixW interfacing

So after having built a KX1 15 yrs ago, and 5 yrs ago acquiring a KX-3,
I've finally gotten a [used] K3.

I use MixW for logging (I no longer use it for digital modes, and haven't
upgraded it for years). I had interfaced my old ICOM 746PRO and it worked
perfectly, entering the frequency into the log. Now I can't get the K3 to
do it.

I'm using a Dell laptop running Windows XP. I've tried interfacing radio
and computer with a serial cable (yes, the old laptop actually has a serial
interface) and also with a serial to USB converter, with no joy.

A bit of Googling told me that folks have gotten the interface to work by
selecting Kenwood as the radio (in MixW) and then selecting Elecraft K2 as
the model. Still no luck. The latest is that in the Freq column, MixW
displays
-13677 and that doesn't change when I turn the big knob on the K3.

Any suggestions?
73
Ray K2HYD
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Jim Rhodes-3

Re: K3 - MixW interfacing

I haven't used MixW in years, but have you set the data rate to 38,400 baud
and 8 data bits, 1 stop bit?

On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 6:50 PM Ray Albers <[hidden email]> wrote:

> So after having built a KX1 15 yrs ago, and 5 yrs ago acquiring a KX-3,
> I've finally gotten a [used] K3.
>
> I use MixW for logging (I no longer use it for digital modes, and haven't
> upgraded it for years). I had interfaced my old ICOM 746PRO and it worked
> perfectly, entering the frequency into the log. Now I can't get the K3 to
> do it.
>
> I'm using a Dell laptop running Windows XP. I've tried interfacing radio
> and computer with a serial cable (yes, the old laptop actually has a serial
> interface) and also with a serial to USB converter, with no joy.
>
> A bit of Googling told me that folks have gotten the interface to work by
> selecting Kenwood as the radio (in MixW) and then selecting Elecraft K2 as
> the model. Still no luck. The latest is that in the Freq column, MixW
> displays
> -13677 and that doesn't change when I turn the big knob on the K3.
>
> Any suggestions?
> 73
> Ray K2HYD
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NK7Z

Re: K3 - MixW interfacing

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I am using "Kenwood", then "All Kenwoods" as the radio, in Mix 3.x.
38.4, 8N2.

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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ARRL Technical Specialist
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ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 8/13/19 4:49 PM, Ray Albers wrote:

NK7Z

Re: K3 - MixW interfacing

In reply to this post by Ray Albers-2

If that does not work, then you have a serial port issue with Windows...
I am using a "real" serial port.

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 8/13/19 4:49 PM, Ray Albers wrote:

Brian Hunt

Re: K3 - MixW interfacing

Do you have any software on the laptop that communicates with the K3? Download and install the K3 Utility from the Elecraft website to test the connection. You'll want it anyway for firmware updates and calibrations.

GL & 73,
Brian, K0DTJ
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Ray Albers-2

Re: K3 - MixW interfacing

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Thanks, Jim

Yes - and after posting my request, I fiddled around a bit more I actually
stumbled into getting it work with the plain old serial interface. I've
written down the settings that seem to work for me:

Kenwood
Elecraft K2
Com1 38400
PTT Via CAT Command
AFSK in place of FSK
Data 8 bits
Parity None
Stop bits 1
RTS Always ON
DTR Always ON

Now that it's working I won't touch a thing!!

73
Ray

On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 8:02 PM Jim Rhodes <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I haven't used MixW in years, but have you set the data rate to 38,400
> baud and 8 data bits, 1 stop bit?
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 6:50 PM Ray Albers <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> So after having built a KX1 15 yrs ago, and 5 yrs ago acquiring a KX-3,
>> I've finally gotten a [used] K3.
>>
>> I use MixW for logging (I no longer use it for digital modes, and haven't
>> upgraded it for years). I had interfaced my old ICOM 746PRO and it worked
>> perfectly, entering the frequency into the log. Now I can't get the K3 to
>> do it.
>>
>> I'm using a Dell laptop running Windows XP. I've tried interfacing radio
>> and computer with a serial cable (yes, the old laptop actually has a
>> serial
>> interface) and also with a serial to USB converter, with no joy.
>>
>> A bit of Googling told me that folks have gotten the interface to work by
>> selecting Kenwood as the radio (in MixW) and then selecting Elecraft K2 as
>> the model. Still no luck. The latest is that in the Freq column, MixW
>> displays
>> -13677 and that doesn't change when I turn the big knob on the K3.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>> 73
>> Ray K2HYD
>> ______________________________________________________________
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>

Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: K3 - MixW interfacing

First depends on the version of FLFIGI. I use v4.0.5

With that I choose K3/KX3 Beta as the radio from the HamLib. 38400 baud,
1 stop. I do not have DTR or DTS checked. With my configuration I end
up with COM 5.

All works great with these values.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 8/13/2019 8:14 PM, Ray Albers wrote:

> Thanks, Jim
>
> Yes - and after posting my request, I fiddled around a bit more I actually
> stumbled into getting it work with the plain old serial interface. I've
> written down the settings that seem to work for me:
>
> Kenwood
> Elecraft K2
> Com1 38400
> PTT Via CAT Command
> AFSK in place of FSK
> Data 8 bits
> Parity None
> Stop bits 1
> RTS Always ON
> DTR Always ON
>
> Now that it's working I won't touch a thing!!
>
> 73
> Ray
>
>