More macro storage

[Peter W2IRT]

Hi all,
I have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to macros and my K3s. I own a kPod
that's fully loaded with 16 always-used functions. I just developed two more
that I will use on a very regular basis, but I have no way to command them
into the radio now. The RS-232 port on the P3 is needed to connect to a
MicroHam MicroKeyer-II full-time, so the only time I can connect the K3s/P3
to the computer directly is when I remove the CAT connection from the serial
port.

My understanding is that Transceiver macro memories mirror kPod commands,
and if that's the case, I'm not sure what I can do to fire off these two
macros (one does a series of actions, the other undoes them). These macros
are for listening to the pileup on VFO-A while locking the DX on VFO-B, and
switching the L-Mix-R values for this format (then back again with the
un-set macro). Any ideas?

----------------------------------------------------

Regards,
Peter Dougherty, W2IRT

DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint

www.facebook.com/W2IRT

 

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[Cady, Fred-2]

Hi Peter,

The KPod doesn't actually store any macros.  It basically gives you 16 programmable function keys in addition to the 10 available on the front panel of the K3s.  The only macros it can activate are the 16 that you can store in the K3s using the K3 Utility.

One way to add more is to use the SVGA option of the P3.  That will give you up to 50 messages/macros but they must be activated from a USB keyboard plugged into the P3 (not the P3's RS232 port, though).

If you don't like the idea of another keyboard, check out NK7Z addition of a Genovation keypad (www.nk7z.net<http://www.nk7z.net>).   www.QRPWorks.com has its SideKar that can store messages/macros externally but it needs to use the serial port.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


For all KE7X Elecraft book information, see www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com>



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Subject: [Elecraft] More macro storage

Hi all,
I have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to macros and my K3s. I own a kPod
that's fully loaded with 16 always-used functions. I just developed two more
that I will use on a very regular basis, but I have no way to command them
into the radio now. The RS-232 port on the P3 is needed to connect to a
MicroHam MicroKeyer-II full-time, so the only time I can connect the K3s/P3
to the computer directly is when I remove the CAT connection from the serial
port.

My understanding is that Transceiver macro memories mirror kPod commands,
and if that's the case, I'm not sure what I can do to fire off these two
macros (one does a series of actions, the other undoes them). These macros
are for listening to the pileup on VFO-A while locking the DX on VFO-B, and
switching the L-Mix-R values for this format (then back again with the
un-set macro). Any ideas?

----------------------------------------------------

Regards,
Peter Dougherty, W2IRT

DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint

www.facebook.com/W2IRT<http://www.facebook.com/W2IRT>



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[Cady, Fred-2]

Hi Peter,

You can sequence macros so that one PF button does two different functions but the two different functions still require two macro positions.  The trick is at the end of each macro you reprogram the function key to point to the other macro.  The means you have to use a PF key on the K3 because you cannot change what macro the KPod keys activate.  Tapping KPod button 3 always activates Macro 11 and you cannot change it to activate Macro 3.  And the toggling macros have to be in positions 1 - 8 because those are the only ones the PF keys can activate.  To use a KPod key to activate the toggle, you could use up a third macro slot that activates the PF key chosen and then put it into one of the macro slots the KPod can activate.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: Peter W2IRT <[hidden email]>
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 2:04 PM
To: Cady, Fred
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] More macro storage


That’s what I was afraid of. Well, I have one more idea. I have Macro 11 (tap kpod button 3) and Macro 3 (button 3 hold) to toggle between 5w (hold) and 100W (tap). I understand there’s a way to program a macro to switch between two groups of functions. I could repurpose the tap to toggling the RF output power and toggling the hold on that button to cycle through my new macro, on and off. I just don’t know how to actually do that!



----------------------------------------------------

Regards,
Peter Dougherty, W2IRT

DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint

www.facebook.com/W2IRT



From: Cady, Fred [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 2:52 PM
To: Peter W2IRT; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More macro storage



Hi Peter,

The KPod doesn't actually store any macros.  It basically gives you 16 programmable function keys in addition to the 10 available on the front panel of the K3s.  The only macros it can activate are the 16 that you can store in the K3s using the K3 Utility.

One way to add more is to use the SVGA option of the P3.  That will give you up to 50 messages/macros but they must be activated from a USB keyboard plugged into the P3 (not the P3's RS232 port, though).

If you don't like the idea of another keyboard, check out NK7Z addition of a Genovation keypad (www.nk7z.net<http://www.nk7z.net>).   www.QRPWorks.com<http://www.QRPWorks.com> has its SideKar that can store messages/macros externally but it needs to use the serial port.



Cheers,

Fred KE7X



For all KE7X Elecraft book information, see www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com>





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Subject: [Elecraft] More macro storage



Hi all,
I have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to macros and my K3s. I own a kPod
that's fully loaded with 16 always-used functions. I just developed two more
that I will use on a very regular basis, but I have no way to command them
into the radio now. The RS-232 port on the P3 is needed to connect to a
MicroHam MicroKeyer-II full-time, so the only time I can connect the K3s/P3
to the computer directly is when I remove the CAT connection from the serial
port.

My understanding is that Transceiver macro memories mirror kPod commands,
and if that's the case, I'm not sure what I can do to fire off these two
macros (one does a series of actions, the other undoes them). These macros
are for listening to the pileup on VFO-A while locking the DX on VFO-B, and
switching the L-Mix-R values for this format (then back again with the
un-set macro). Any ideas?

----------------------------------------------------

Regards,
Peter Dougherty, W2IRT

DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint

www.facebook.com/W2IRT<http://www.facebook.com/W2IRT>



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