K3S + SteppIR Controller+ MacLoggerDX

[David Ahrendts]

If you’re running a K3 or K3S with a SteppIR controller and MacLogger DX, I’ve got a question for you: RS232 frequency data from my P3 is split with a Y-cable between the SteppIR controller and the Elecraft KUSB cable that runs to my Mac Mini. However, to allow MacLoggerDX to initialize with the K3S, I must briefly disconnect the SteppIR controller (MacLoggerDX finds the K3S no available), allow MacLoggerDX to initialize with the K3S, and then re-connect the SteppIR controller to the Y-splitter cable.
Anyone have a work around? They do share frequency data very efficiently once initialized.

David Ahrendts, KC0XT, Los Angeles



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[Don Wilhelm-4]

David,

I do not use a MAC nor do I have the K3S, but from what I understand,
you should have the "RS-232 Y" cable to activate the SteppIR controller
between the cable between the K3S and the P3 XCVR connector.  That
should allow the SteppIR controller to hear the band data information.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/28/2015 5:09 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:
> If you’re running a K3 or K3S with a SteppIR controller and MacLogger DX, I’ve got a question for you: RS232 frequency data from my P3 is split with a Y-cable between the SteppIR controller and the Elecraft KUSB cable that runs to my Mac Mini. However, to allow MacLoggerDX to initialize with the K3S, I must briefly disconnect the SteppIR controller (MacLoggerDX finds the K3S no available), allow MacLoggerDX to initialize with the K3S, and then re-connect the SteppIR controller to the Y-splitter cable.
> Anyone have a work around? They do share frequency data very efficiently once initialized.
>
>

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[Lyle Johnson]

Please use the P3 PC connector, not the XCVR connector.  The XCVR
connector has a lot of special data that flows between the K3(S) and the
P3; the PC connector has this extraneous and undocumented stuff filtered
out.

73,

Lyle KK7P


> ...you should have the "RS-232 Y" cable to activate the SteppIR
> controller between the cable between the K3S and the P3 XCVR connector...

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[Vic Rosenthal]

In other words, the Steppir controller should be connected to receive data but not transmit. Only two wires should be connected to it -- receive data and signal ground. I always forget the pin numbers, but you can google it.

If it is connected like this, the computer will not know the Steppir controller is connected. I do this successfully with a Palstar autotuner.

Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO

> On 29 Dec 2015, at 1:25 AM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> I do not use a MAC nor do I have the K3S, but from what I understand, you should have the "RS-232 Y" cable to activate the SteppIR controller between the cable between the K3S and the P3 XCVR connector.  That should allow the SteppIR controller to hear the band data information.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 12/28/2015 5:09 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:
>> If you’re running a K3 or K3S with a SteppIR controller and MacLogger DX, I’ve got a question for you: RS232 frequency data from my P3 is split with a Y-cable between the SteppIR controller and the Elecraft KUSB cable that runs to my Mac Mini. However, to allow MacLoggerDX to initialize with the K3S, I must briefly disconnect the SteppIR controller (MacLoggerDX finds the K3S no available), allow MacLoggerDX to initialize with the K3S, and then re-connect the SteppIR controller to the Y-splitter cable.
>> Anyone have a work around? They do share frequency data very efficiently once initialized.
>
>

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