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NEW: K3 Front Panel Switch Customization (create your own SPLIT function, etc.)
 
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Hi all,
In a recent discussion about SPLIT, many proposals were made (too many :) Others argued for no change. With this in mind, we've created a new "switch macro" feature. It allows you to create your own variation on SPLIT -- or any other radio function -- and execute it with a single switch press. In effect, you'll be creating your own custom firmware for the K3 that automates control sequences you use most. Example #1 (SPLIT+2): A>B A>B SPLIT VFO B up 2 RIT and XIT off Example #2 (WEAKSIG): Sub ON Diversity mode main/sub preamps on 200-Hz bandwidth center passband Many other combinations are possible, limited only by the K3's remote- control command set and the macro length limit (presently 56 bytes). You'll be able to set VFO frequencies or RIT/XIT offsets, adjust gain or filter controls, and virtually "tap" or "hold" nearly any control on the radio. First, you enter a sequence of K3 control commands into one or more macros using K3 Utility, which can store them in the K3's EEPROM. Next, you assign the macros to any of the K3's 10 programmable function switches (PF1, PF2, M1-M4 tap, or M1-M4 hold) using the new MACRO menu entry. After that, activating the switch will perform the desired functions, and the name of the macro will flash on VFO B as a reminder (e.g., "SPLIT+2"). This feature is presently being evaluated by our field testers. But we'd like to invite more of you to try it and give us feedback. If you're interested, please send email directly to n6kr at elecraft dot com. 73, Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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This is really great Wayne!
....... > Next, you assign the macros to any of the K3's 10 programmable > function switches (PF1, PF2, M1-M4 tap, or M1-M4 hold) using the new > MACRO menu entry. ...... I would rather use tap instead of hold. But my M1-M4 are occupied by the CW memories. Meanwhile, there are some switches ( like REV, RX ANT, ATU TUNE, ANT...) that I never use, because of my opperation habbits, or because I don't have the accessories installed. How about making them programmable too? 73 Val LZ1VB ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Hi Wayne,
something seems not to work here with the cat commands. When I send the cat commands only VFO A changes by 10Hz steps, whether I use UPn;/UPBn; or DNn;/DNBn. No change in VFO B. The other commands do what they supposed to. Am I missing something? 73 de Roland, DC1RS
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Wayne, the macro feature works quite well. Thanks for the great addition! I now have +2 and +5 splits programmed into my PF1 and PF2 keys. Easy, and a great time saver!
How about a macro database or exchange page where users could post the macros they made? That would allow a faster and easier macro road for those who (like me) struggle with programming codes. An external device as suggested by others would also be a great accessory, allowing the availability of more macros. 73, Lou, W0FK <quote author="wayne burdick"> Hi all, In a recent discussion about SPLIT, many proposals were made (too many :) Others argued for no change. With this in mind, we've created a new "switch macro" feature. It allows you to create your own variation on SPLIT -- or any other radio function -- and execute it with a single switch press. In effect, you'll be creating your own custom firmware for the K3 that automates control sequences you use most. <<<snip>>>
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Re: NEW: K3 Front Panel Switch Customization (create your own SPLIT function, etc.)
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Is vfo b locked?
---- http://www.elecraft.com On Oct 24, 2009, at 2:19 AM, DC1RS <[hidden email]> wrote: > > Hi Wayne, > > something seems not to work here with the cat commands. > When I send the cat commands only VFO A changes by 10Hz steps, > whether I use > UPn;/UPBn; or DNn;/DNBn. No change in VFO B. The other commands do > what they > supposed to. > Am I missing something? > > 73 de Roland, DC1RS > > > > wayne burdick wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> In a recent discussion about SPLIT, many proposals were made (too >> many :) Others argued for no change. >> >> With this in mind, we've created a new "switch macro" feature. It >> allows you to create your own variation on SPLIT -- or any other >> radio >> function -- and execute it with a single switch press. In effect, >> you'll be creating your own custom firmware for the K3 that automates >> control sequences you use most. >> >> Example #1 (SPLIT+2): >> >> A>B >> A>B >> SPLIT >> VFO B up 2 >> RIT and XIT off >> >> Example #2 (WEAKSIG): >> >> Sub ON >> Diversity mode >> main/sub preamps on >> 200-Hz bandwidth >> center passband >> >> Many other combinations are possible, limited only by the K3's >> remote- >> control command set and the macro length limit (presently 56 bytes). >> You'll be able to set VFO frequencies or RIT/XIT offsets, adjust gain >> or filter controls, and virtually "tap" or "hold" nearly any control >> on the radio. >> >> First, you enter a sequence of K3 control commands into one or more >> macros using K3 Utility, which can store them in the K3's EEPROM. >> Next, you assign the macros to any of the K3's 10 programmable >> function switches (PF1, PF2, M1-M4 tap, or M1-M4 hold) using the new >> MACRO menu entry. >> >> After that, activating the switch will perform the desired functions, >> and the name of the macro will flash on VFO B as a reminder (e.g., >> "SPLIT+2"). >> >> This feature is presently being evaluated by our field testers. But >> we'd like to invite more of you to try it and give us feedback. >> >> If you're interested, please send email directly to n6kr at elecraft >> dot com. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> > > > ----- > K3/100 #1243, KFL3A-2.8K, KFL3A-2.1K, KFL3A-400, KRX3, KFL3A-2.8K, > KFL3A-400, > KAT3, KXV3A > -- > View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/NEW-K3-Front-Panel-Switch-Customization-create-your-own-SPLIT-function-etc-tp3881481p3883368.html > Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I'd like to accumulate useful macros and incorporate them into the K3
Utility Help. They could be copied from Help and pasted into the macro text without incurring typographic errors (perhaps then they'd become pastographic errors?) Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of W0FK Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 6:41 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] NEW: K3 Front Panel Switch Customization (create your own SPLIT function, etc.) Wayne, the macro feature works quite well. Thanks for the great addition! I now have +2 and +5 splits programmed into my PF1 and PF2 keys. Easy, and a great time saver! How about a macro database or exchange page where users could post the macros they made? That would allow a faster and easier macro road for those who (like me) struggle with programming codes. An external device as suggested by others would also be a great accessory, allowing the availability of more macros. 73, Lou, W0FK Hi all, In a recent discussion about SPLIT, many proposals were made (too many :) Others argued for no change. With this in mind, we've created a new "switch macro" feature. It allows you to create your own variation on SPLIT -- or any other radio function -- and execute it with a single switch press. In effect, you'll be creating your own custom firmware for the K3 that automates control sequences you use most. <<<snip>>> ----- St. Louis, MO K3 #2513 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/NEW-K3-Front-Panel-Switch-Customization-create-your-own -SPLIT-function-etc-tp3881481p3883939.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Hi Wayne,
Is there a switch emulation for SCAN AF ON (i.e., long hold on the SCAN button)? Or some other way to do it? 73, Drew AF2Z ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: NEW: K3 Front Panel Switch Customization (create your own SPLIT function, etc.)
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There's no way to activate the few "long hold" switch functions yet,
but I'll add that to the list. You can activate normal scanning using an SWH (switch hold) command. 73, Wayne N6KR drewko wrote: > Hi Wayne, > > Is there a switch emulation for SCAN AF ON (i.e., long hold on the > SCAN button)? Or some other way to do it? > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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No, vfo b is not locked or linked. I tried the commands via K3 utility and HRD, both with the same result. 73 de Roland, DC1RS
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Hi, unfortunately I can't test this new amazing feature, since there is no Mac version of the new K3 Utility application available. Please don't forget the non Windows user. 73 de Tom, DL2RUM |
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Hi Tom,
I'm working on it as we speak. I hope to have the macro code completed this weekend. I've also completed the Time/Date and RF Gain Calibration features. Unless some unforeseen 'gotchas' occur, the Mac version should be ready to release sometime this coming week. Regards, David, W4SMT --- On Sat, 10/24/09, Tom, DL2RUM <[hidden email]> wrote: Hi, unfortunately I can't test this new amazing feature, since there is no Mac version of the new K3 Utility application available. Please don't forget the non Windows user. 73 de Tom, DL2RUM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Wayne
Would your programming language support SWHA as a code for this? Or is limited to 3 characters? 73, Bob N6WG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Burdick" <[hidden email]> To: "drewko" <[hidden email]> Cc: <[hidden email]> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NEW: K3 Front Panel Switch Customization (createyour own SPLIT function, etc.) > There's no way to activate the few "long hold" switch functions yet, > but I'll add that to the list. You can activate normal scanning using > an SWH (switch hold) command. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > drewko wrote: > >> Hi Wayne, >> >> Is there a switch emulation for SCAN AF ON (i.e., long hold on the >> SCAN button)? Or some other way to do it? >> >> 73, >> Drew >> AF2Z > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Here is a macro that will immediately scan the range from VFOA through
VFOB, without having to first do the M->V/ V->M, etc. sequence as is normally required for a new SCAN. The macro automatically stores the scan range in M4. VFOA should be lower in freq than VFOB. The macro can scan in unsquelched mode (AF ON) by holding the assigned macro key for a long push (just as with the SCAN key). Macro sequence: V->M M4 M->V M4 SCAN Macro Text: SWT15;;;;;SWT39;;;;;SWT23;;;;;SWT39;;;;;SWH41;;;;; (Note, the extra semicolons are required for delay timing.) 73, Drew AF2Z ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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This works!
Tried coupling the subrx on command with the "mono" audio command as another macro (to avoid getting "linked", diversity or something else when pressing the SUB button...... and feed both audio outputs into both ears). Hung the K3. Had to power down to recover. Probably my fault somewhere. Anybody do this successfully? The subrx on alone on function works of course. 73 de Brian/K3KO No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.29/2455 - Release Date: 10/24/09 06:43:00 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Ok, great!
Also, is it possible to store and recall specific frequency memories using the switch macros? Say, if I wanted to M->V from memory slot 99, or something. 73, Drew AF2Z On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:18:37 -0700, you wrote: >There's no way to activate the few "long hold" switch functions yet, >but I'll add that to the list. You can activate normal scanning using >an SWH (switch hold) command. > >73, >Wayne >N6KR > >drewko wrote: > >> Hi Wayne, >> >> Is there a switch emulation for SCAN AF ON (i.e., long hold on the >> SCAN button)? Or some other way to do it? >> >> 73, >> Drew >> AF2Z ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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DSP commands can't be embedded in switch macros. Instead we'll be
incorporating the AF mix command into regular firmware. Wayne N6KR ---- http://www.elecraft.com On Oct 24, 2009, at 12:08 PM, Brian Alsop <[hidden email]> wrote: > This works! > > Tried coupling the subrx on command with the "mono" audio command as > another macro (to avoid getting "linked", diversity or something > else when pressing the SUB button...... and feed both audio outputs > into both ears). Hung the K3. Had to power down to recover. > Probably my fault somewhere. Anybody do this successfully? The > subrx on alone on function works of course. > > 73 de Brian/K3KO > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.29/2455 - Release Date: > 10/24/09 06:43:00 > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Not yet.
Wayne ---- http://www.elecraft.com On Oct 24, 2009, at 12:17 PM, drewko <[hidden email]> wrote: > Ok, great! > > Also, is it possible to store and recall specific frequency memories > using the switch macros? Say, if I wanted to M->V from memory slot 99, > or something. > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > > On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:18:37 -0700, you wrote: > >> There's no way to activate the few "long hold" switch functions yet, >> but I'll add that to the list. You can activate normal scanning using >> an SWH (switch hold) command. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> drewko wrote: >> >>> Hi Wayne, >>> >>> Is there a switch emulation for SCAN AF ON (i.e., long hold on the >>> SCAN button)? Or some other way to do it? >>> >>> 73, >>> Drew >>> AF2Z Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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But you can put vfo and mode commands into a macro, etc., which is
about the same thing as recalling a freq memory. Wayne ---- http://www.elecraft.com On Oct 24, 2009, at 12:17 PM, drewko <[hidden email]> wrote: > Ok, great! > > Also, is it possible to store and recall specific frequency memories > using the switch macros? Say, if I wanted to M->V from memory slot 99, > or something. > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > > On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:18:37 -0700, you wrote: > >> There's no way to activate the few "long hold" switch functions yet, >> but I'll add that to the list. You can activate normal scanning using >> an SWH (switch hold) command. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> drewko wrote: >> >>> Hi Wayne, >>> >>> Is there a switch emulation for SCAN AF ON (i.e., long hold on the >>> SCAN button)? Or some other way to do it? >>> >>> 73, >>> Drew >>> AF2Z Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Should be done next week.
Wayne ---- http://www.elecraft.com On Oct 24, 2009, at 11:26 AM, "Tom, DL2RUM" <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > wayne burdick wrote: >> >> >> With this in mind, we've created a new "switch macro" feature. It >> allows you to create your own variation on SPLIT -- or any other >> radio >> function -- and execute it with a single switch press. In effect, >> you'll be creating your own custom firmware for the K3 that automates >> control sequences you use most. >> > > Hi, > > unfortunately I can't test this new amazing feature, since there is > no Mac > version of the new K3 Utility application available. Please don't > forget the > non Windows user. > > 73 de Tom, DL2RUM > -- > View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/NEW-K3-Front-Panel-Switch-Customization-create-your-own-SPLIT-function-etc-tp3881481p3884866.html > Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Great macro idea, Drew. I'll add it to the examples in the
programmer's reference. The extra semicolons are a clever delay tactic, but I'll create a delay command, too. Wayne N6KR ---- http://www.elecraft.com On Oct 24, 2009, at 12:05 PM, drewko <[hidden email]> wrote: > Here is a macro that will immediately scan the range from VFOA through > VFOB, without having to first do the M->V/ V->M, etc. sequence as is > normally required for a new SCAN. The macro automatically stores the > scan range in M4. VFOA should be lower in freq than VFOB. The macro > can scan in unsquelched mode (AF ON) by holding the assigned macro key > for a long push (just as with the SCAN key). > > Macro sequence: > V->M > M4 > M->V > M4 > SCAN > > Macro Text: > SWT15;;;;;SWT39;;;;;SWT23;;;;;SWT39;;;;;SWH41;;;;; > (Note, the extra semicolons are required for delay timing.) > > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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