K3S-P3 Digital Cooperation

[Byron Peebles]

I'm hampered with issues using the CBLP3Y with my K3S and P3.
So, my question isn't about "getting it working", but about what
features I'm missing.

I have the K3S RJ-45 connected to the lower connection on the P3.
Q: How do I test that this connection is "working"?

I have a USB A-B cable between my computer and the K3S.
I have a USB-Serial cable between the computer and the P3.
Q: Is this losing me any functionality at all beyond the loss of one
additional "port" on the computer?

Right now I'm hoping this configuration loses no functionality of data
modes between the K3S and P3.
Q: Can someone confirm I'll be able to use all K3S and P3 coordinated
data mode functions this way?

72, Byron


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[Matt Zilmer-3]

The CBLP3Y is connected to the K3S at one end (RJ45).  At the other
end, both DE9 connectors engage the P3 (one male, one female)

This is all documented in the K3S owner's manual.  As of the A1 rev,
the diagram showing the K3S  /  P3 interconnect  is on p18 of that
manual.

73,
matt
W6NIA



On Sat, 10 Oct 2015 13:54:33 -0400, you wrote:

>I'm hampered with issues using the CBLP3Y with my K3S and P3.
>So, my question isn't about "getting it working", but about what
>features I'm missing.
>
>I have the K3S RJ-45 connected to the lower connection on the P3.
>Q: How do I test that this connection is "working"?
>
>I have a USB A-B cable between my computer and the K3S.
>I have a USB-Serial cable between the computer and the P3.
>Q: Is this losing me any functionality at all beyond the loss of one
>additional "port" on the computer?
>
>Right now I'm hoping this configuration loses no functionality of data
>modes between the K3S and P3.
>Q: Can someone confirm I'll be able to use all K3S and P3 coordinated
>data mode functions this way?
>
>72, Byron
>
>
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Byron,

If you are having problems with your CBLP3Y, then connect the P3 to the
PC using your USB to Serial adapter.
Then connect the P3 to the K3S using the RJ-45 to DE-9 cable (E980297).
Do *not* connect a USB cable to the PC.
In other words connect as shown on page 13 of the P3 manual and more
specifically as shown on page 19 of the K3S manual.
In the K3S menu, go to the CONFIG:RS232 and set the parameter to
something other than USB - 38400 is recommended.

Direct the K3 Utility program to the COM port that has been assigned to
the USB to serial adapter and test communications.
Do the same with P3 Utility.  If both Utility programs can establish
communications, you should have full function.
The K3 Utility should work whether the P3 is powered or not.  Of course,
the P3 Utility will only work if the P3 is turned on.

If your CBLP3Y cable is faulty, you should request a replacement from
Elecraft.

73,
Don W3FPR



On 10/10/2015 1:54 PM, Byron Peebles wrote:

> I'm hampered with issues using the CBLP3Y with my K3S and P3.
> So, my question isn't about "getting it working", but about what
> features I'm missing.
>
> I have the K3S RJ-45 connected to the lower connection on the P3.
> Q: How do I test that this connection is "working"?
>
> I have a USB A-B cable between my computer and the K3S.
> I have a USB-Serial cable between the computer and the P3.
> Q: Is this losing me any functionality at all beyond the loss of one
> additional "port" on the computer?
>
> Right now I'm hoping this configuration loses no functionality of data
> modes between the K3S and P3.
> Q: Can someone confirm I'll be able to use all K3S and P3 coordinated
> data mode functions this way?
>

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