New K2 / W1 software

[Mike Markowski]

Hi all,

I've spent the last few weeks after work - at the expense of getting on the air
much :-(  - writing some code to control the K2 and the W1 watt meter.  The code
is free and written in Java meaning it should run on any popular operating
system.  First time Java installs are a little more involved than simply
installing an operating system specific executable, though.  Pictures and
descriptions are at

   http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/

The K2 interface is convenient if you use a computer in the shack but does offer
the bonus of what I call phantom buttons for multi-button combos.  The W1
software is not only a convenience but gives you access to some of the W1
functionality only available through software.  Plus you get readings of 3 sig
figs rather than 1 via the leds alone.

If you decide to give it a try, please let me know offlist what you think, how
installation directions could be improved, etc.  The code will continue to
evolve but is probably 95% or more complete.  A couple more programs are in the
works as well though it'll be another month or so.

Thanks & 73!
Mike ab3ap

PS I only have linux to test on so I'm curious how users of other OSes fare.
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[Mike Markowski]

Not even 24 hours and the first software update.  I heard from several
people that the pop up menu where you choose the serial port was not
working in Microsoft Windows.  Thanks especially to Rolf sm0yqc for his
help in testing the update.

If you're a Windows user and downloaded the code more than an hour
before the date on this email, please download the updated software.

Thanks and keep the feedback coming!  I greatly appreciate it.

73,
Mike ab3ap

Mike Markowski wrote:
> ...I've spent the last few weeks after work - at the expense of getting on the air
> much :-(  - writing some code to control the K2 and the W1 watt meter.  ...Pictures and
> descriptions are at
>
>    http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/
>...
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