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Terry Schieler-2

K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

I have a recent configuration file from my former K3 (#474) saved in my K3 Utility. I was hoping to print out that file and use it as a guide to setting up my new K3S, knowing better than to simply load (restore) the old K3 configuration file into the new K3S radio. Fred, KE7X, points out in his fine book that, at the time of the book's first printing, no means were available in K3 Utility to print out the configuration files. Fred was kind enough to note in the book that Ham Radio Deluxe has a way of converting the configuration file to a text file. I used HRD to do exactly that. It was quick and easy, but I could not find a way to save the text file or to print it out. I also tried a print screen, which failed.

I was wondering if, since Fred's comment was published, someone else realized a need for this and has come up with a way to copy old configuration files for future reference. Has anyone come up with a way to copy a K3 Utility Configuration file to text that I can print out? Ideally, I would like to see the K3 Utility program allow me to save/print ALL the radio's current menu settings for comparison to the published defaults.

73,

Terry W0FM
St. Louis
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Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

I have also struggled trying to print the config files and it does not work
on print screen with my computer either. I would also like to be able to
print all the settings for my new radio.
Earl, K4KAY

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Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:36 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3
Utility

I have a recent configuration file from my former K3 (#474) saved in my K3
Utility. I was hoping to print out that file and use it as a guide to
setting up my new K3S, knowing better than to simply load (restore) the old
K3 configuration file into the new K3S radio. Fred, KE7X, points out in his
fine book that, at the time of the book's first printing, no means were
available in K3 Utility to print out the configuration files. Fred was kind
enough to note in the book that Ham Radio Deluxe has a way of converting the
configuration file to a text file. I used HRD to do exactly that. It was
quick and easy, but I could not find a way to save the text file or to print
it out. I also tried a print screen, which failed.

I was wondering if, since Fred's comment was published, someone else
realized a need for this and has come up with a way to copy old
configuration files for future reference. Has anyone come up with a way to
copy a K3 Utility Configuration file to text that I can print out? Ideally,
I would like to see the K3 Utility program allow me to save/print ALL the
radio's current menu settings for comparison to the published defaults.

73,

Terry W0FM
St. Louis
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Bill-3

Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

I gave up on this a long time ago. And, I thought it should have been
very simple - hahaha.

I keep a spiral notebook (1" thick 8"x11") for notes and commentary
regarding settings and changes made to my K-Line system. Those notes
have saved my bacon several times.

I do all my configuration changes by hand from the front panel. I
decided to do that when I caught K3EZ making unwanted changes - changes
I had not made.

It would be nice if there was a replacement for K3EZ. I am sure it would
sell well - if it worked properly.

Bill W2BLC K3-Line
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Mike Harris-9

Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

I just printed the Menu and Config pages of the current manual and went
through my K3 settings manually noting them against each item. Didn't
take long but it would be very convenient to be able to just capture
them from the saved config. Years ago there was a little app which
scrolled through the K2 menus and captured all the current settings
ready for printing.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 13/10/2015 14:56, Bill wrote:

> I gave up on this a long time ago. And, I thought it should have been
> very simple - hahaha.
>
> I keep a spiral notebook (1" thick 8"x11") for notes and commentary
> regarding settings and changes made to my K-Line system. Those notes
> have saved my bacon several times.
>
> I do all my configuration changes by hand from the front panel. I
> decided to do that when I caught K3EZ making unwanted changes - changes
> I had not made.
>
> It would be nice if there was a replacement for K3EZ. I am sure it would
> sell well - if it worked properly.
>
> Bill W2BLC K3-Line

Rick WA6NHC

Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

A further thought is that as things in the radios, amps, tuners age (caps, crystals) it could be useful to compare the values saved over the years to avoid impending (sudden) failure. Not knocking Elecraft, but stuff happens.

73,
Rick wa6nhc

Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable

> On Oct 13, 2015, at 11:15 AM, Mike Harris <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I just printed the Menu and Config pages of the current manual and went through my K3 settings manually noting them against each item. Didn't take long but it would be very convenient to be able to just capture them from the saved config. Years ago there was a little app which scrolled through the K2 menus and captured all the current settings ready for printing.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike VP8NO
>
>> On 13/10/2015 14:56, Bill wrote:
>> I gave up on this a long time ago. And, I thought it should have been
>> very simple - hahaha.
>>
>> I keep a spiral notebook (1" thick 8"x11") for notes and commentary
>> regarding settings and changes made to my K-Line system. Those notes
>> have saved my bacon several times.
>>
>> I do all my configuration changes by hand from the front panel. I
>> decided to do that when I caught K3EZ making unwanted changes - changes
>> I had not made.
>>
>> It would be nice if there was a replacement for K3EZ. I am sure it would
>> sell well - if it worked properly.
>>
>> Bill W2BLC K3-Line
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ae4pb

Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

If all menus and settings are available it should be possible to get all
settings. When I get time I may look at it and see if I can come up with a
simple enough solution. Anecdotally it should just be a matter of scrolling
through all menu items, poll for the setting of the menu item, record same,
and move on. I'm sure there's a bit more to it such as mapping specific menu
items/sub items and using the correct method for those settings.... I could
be wrong but in my head it seems trivial to do it but a bulk of effort for
the detail if that makes sense.. stated differently; it's not hard, just a
lot of work to setup once.

Let me think on it.

Jerry Moore
CDXA, INDEXA, SKCC, Fists
AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324
http://www.qrz.com/db/AE4PB
An Amateur is - Considerate, Loyal, Progressive, Friendly, Balanced, and
Patriotic.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 2:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files
from K3 Utility

A further thought is that as things in the radios, amps, tuners age (caps,
crystals) it could be useful to compare the values saved over the years to
avoid impending (sudden) failure. Not knocking Elecraft, but stuff happens.

73,
Rick wa6nhc

Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable

> On Oct 13, 2015, at 11:15 AM, Mike Harris <[hidden email]>
wrote:
>
> I just printed the Menu and Config pages of the current manual and went
through my K3 settings manually noting them against each item. Didn't take
long but it would be very convenient to be able to just capture them from
the saved config. Years ago there was a little app which scrolled through
the K2 menus and captured all the current settings ready for printing.

>
> Regards,
>
> Mike VP8NO
>
>> On 13/10/2015 14:56, Bill wrote:
>> I gave up on this a long time ago. And, I thought it should have been
>> very simple - hahaha.
>>
>> I keep a spiral notebook (1" thick 8"x11") for notes and commentary
>> regarding settings and changes made to my K-Line system. Those notes
>> have saved my bacon several times.
>>
>> I do all my configuration changes by hand from the front panel. I
>> decided to do that when I caught K3EZ making unwanted changes -
>> changes I had not made.
>>
>> It would be nice if there was a replacement for K3EZ. I am sure it
>> would sell well - if it worked properly.
>>
>> Bill W2BLC K3-Line
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Byron Peebles

Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

In reply to this post by Terry Schieler-2

I had this desire this weekend, too.

On 10/13/2015 12:35 PM, Terry Schieler wrote:

> I have a recent configuration file from my former K3 (#474) saved in my K3 Utility. I was hoping to print out that file and use it as a guide to setting up my new K3S, knowing better than to simply load (restore) the old K3 configuration file into the new K3S radio. Fred, KE7X, points out in his fine book that, at the time of the book's first printing, no means were available in K3 Utility to print out the configuration files. Fred was kind enough to note in the book that Ham Radio Deluxe has a way of converting the configuration file to a text file. I used HRD to do exactly that. It was quick and easy, but I could not find a way to save the text file or to print it out. I also tried a print screen, which failed.
>
> I was wondering if, since Fred's comment was published, someone else realized a need for this and has come up with a way to copy old configuration files for future reference. Has anyone come up with a way to copy a K3 Utility Configuration file to text that I can print out? Ideally, I would like to see the K3 Utility program allow me to save/print ALL the radio's current menu settings for comparison to the published defaults.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Terry W0FM
> St. Louis
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Gary Gregory-2

Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files fromK3 Utility

If using windows 8 or better, try Snip....you can do this to capture a screen shot off the P3 also.
Anything on the screen can be saved then printed ir emailed etc....
Gary

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I had this desire this weekend, too.

On 10/13/2015 12:35 PM, Terry Schieler wrote:

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ae4pb

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I have the second edition of the book and am not finding the HRD method. Can
you please direct me to a page number?
Jer

Jerry Moore
CDXA, INDEXA, SKCC, Fists
AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324
http://www.qrz.com/db/AE4PB
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Patriotic.

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Terry
Schieler
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:36 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3
Utility

I have a recent configuration file from my former K3 (#474) saved in my K3
Utility. I was hoping to print out that file and use it as a guide to
setting up my new K3S, knowing better than to simply load (restore) the old
K3 configuration file into the new K3S radio. Fred, KE7X, points out in his
fine book that, at the time of the book's first printing, no means were
available in K3 Utility to print out the configuration files. Fred was kind
enough to note in the book that Ham Radio Deluxe has a way of converting the
configuration file to a text file. I used HRD to do exactly that. It was
quick and easy, but I could not find a way to save the text file or to print
it out. I also tried a print screen, which failed.

I was wondering if, since Fred's comment was published, someone else
realized a need for this and has come up with a way to copy old
configuration files for future reference. Has anyone come up with a way to
copy a K3 Utility Configuration file to text that I can print out? Ideally,
I would like to see the K3 Utility program allow me to save/print ALL the
radio's current menu settings for comparison to the published defaults.

73,

Terry W0FM
St. Louis
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Ralph McClintock-3

Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files fromK3 Utility

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Snip is also a part of Windows 7. It a lot more tedious than Print but
it can be done.
W1ZK

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Terry Schieler-2

Re: K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files fromK3 Utility

I have Snip and use it a lot, but it doesn't "scroll" for long documents.

Terry, W0FM

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Snip is also a part of Windows 7. It a lot more tedious than Print but it can be done.
W1ZK

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