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Mark Wheeler

P3: How to Get Frequency on top center of P3

I am using the P3 with a K3S and cannot figure out how to get the VFO A frequency to appear at the top center of the P3. (My P3 is showing a “0” at the top center.)

Thanks,
Mark Wheeler
WU6R
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Nr4c

Re: P3: How to Get Frequency on top center of P3

Check BNC cable.

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> On May 22, 2018, at 5:35 PM, Mark Wheeler <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I am using the P3 with a K3S and cannot figure out how to get the VFO A frequency to appear at the top center of the P3. (My P3 is showing a “0” at the top center.)
>
> Thanks,
> Mark Wheeler
> WU6R
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Don Wilhelm

Re: P3: How to Get Frequency on top center of P3

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Mark,

Are you using the USB cable to connect the K3S to the computer? If so,
do you have the CBLP3Y cable connected between the K3S RJ-45 jack and
the P3 RS-232 connectors? If you do have that cable, make certain the
RJ-45 plug is fully inserted. You may have to pull back the cover and
push the metal part of the plug in completely - it must snap in.

If you do not have the CBLP3Y cable, you can use the RJ-45 to RS-232
cable that comes with the K3S to connect to the P3, but you must set the
K3S menu to RS-232 rather than USB (use 38400 baud). Connect to the PC
from the RS-232 connector on the P3.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/22/2018 5:35 PM, Mark Wheeler wrote:
> I am using the P3 with a K3S and cannot figure out how to get the VFO A frequency to appear at the top center of the P3. (My P3 is showing a “0” at the top center.)
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Re: P3: How to Get Frequency on top center of P3

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As I said before, you have to have the serial connection between the P3
and K3 functioning for fixed tune to work. It has nothing to do with
the BNC jumper from the 1st IF out. If that's bad, the P3 screen will
flat-line.

I have an A-B data switch in my serial cable. When operating locally,
the connection is PC --> P3 --> K3, and fixed tune works fine. When
operating remote to W7RN, the switch moves the K3 serial port to the
RemoteRig RRC-1258, and the P3 is removed from the serial path. It then
shows "0" at the top center, and +/-10 at the edges [span is set to 20
KHz], and of course, the cursor does not move when I tune.

The P3 is still on, looking at the 1st IF signal from my local K3 at 8
MHz, and the K3 receiver, up to the first IF out, is still functioning
on whatever band/frequency I was last on locally. I can put the K3 on
14030, go to the remote and transmit on 14030 and I will see myself from
W7RN on the P3, and I can see the stronger signals around that
frequency. My local antenna is an HOA-compromise, and I don't see
nearly as many as I can hear on the remote where the coefficient of
aerial aluminum is very high, however.

I really miss the P3 when operating remote. A K4 seems to be at the top
[or perhaps the only thing] on everyone's list. That may or may not
exist, now or ever. If Elecraft is looking for a new project, how about
an accessory for the host station that will put the P3 and it's controls
onto a 2-way TCP/IP stream and an accessory for the control station P3
that will take that stream and pretend it's actually connected to the
1st IF out in Virginia City Highlands.

Now, before everyone positions the mouse over "Reply to List" to tell me
that there are products on the market that will stream the P3 video down
to my PC, save the BW, I already know that. There are controls on my
local P3 which also need to work for the P3 to be useful. And, I'm
fairly addicted to Elecraft's definition of "system integration." Come
up with an "Elecraft-solution" to this and I'll buy S/N 1 for the
station and myself.

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 5/23/2018 10:02 AM, Nr4c wrote:

> Check BNC cable.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On May 22, 2018, at 5:35 PM, Mark Wheeler <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I am using the P3 with a K3S and cannot figure out how to get the VFO A frequency to appear at the top center of the P3. (My P3 is showing a “0” at the top center.)
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mark Wheeler
>> WU6R
>>

Mark Wheeler

Re: P3: How to Get Frequency on top center of P3

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm

Don,

I have everything setup as shown on page 6 of the P3 manual. I am using the serial cable with the RJ-45 jack. All connections appear tight. I am wondering if there are any setting on the K3S that need to be checked or set. Both the K3S and P 3 are brand new. The K3S is loaded with all available options except the 2 meter band option.

Thanks,
Mark
WU6R

> On May 23, 2018, at 1:37 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Mark,
>
> Are you using the USB cable to connect the K3S to the computer? If so, do you have the CBLP3Y cable connected between the K3S RJ-45 jack and the P3 RS-232 connectors? If you do have that cable, make certain the RJ-45 plug is fully inserted. You may have to pull back the cover and push the metal part of the plug in completely - it must snap in.
>
> If you do not have the CBLP3Y cable, you can use the RJ-45 to RS-232 cable that comes with the K3S to connect to the P3, but you must set the K3S menu to RS-232 rather than USB (use 38400 baud). Connect to the PC from the RS-232 connector on the P3.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 5/22/2018 5:35 PM, Mark Wheeler wrote:
>> I am using the P3 with a K3S and cannot figure out how to get the VFO A frequency to appear at the top center of the P3. (My P3 is showing a “0” at the top center.)

Don Wilhelm

Re: P3: How to Get Frequency on top center of P3

Mark,

Using the cabling shown on page 6 of the P3 manual, you must connect the
computer to the P3 with an RS-232 cable or USB to serial adapter (not
the K3S USB cable).
Also set the K3 menu RS-232 parameter to 38400 and NOT USB.
Be certain the P3 is also set to 38400 baud.

Again, pull the boot on the RJ-45 dongle back and push on the metal part
of the plug to make certain it is fully seated.

If you switch to the K3S to computer USB cable, you must use the CBLP3Y
cable between the K3S and the P3 as shown on page 5 of the P3 manual.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/23/2018 9:05 PM, Mark Wheeler wrote:
> Don,
>
> I have everything setup as shown on page 6 of the P3 manual. I am using the serial cable with the RJ-45 jack. All connections appear tight. I am wondering if there are any setting on the K3S that need to be checked or set. Both the K3S and P 3 are brand new. The K3S is loaded with all available options except the 2 meter band option.
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
> WU6R
>

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Mark Wheeler

Re: P3: How to Get Frequency on top center of P3

Don,

Problem corrected. The K3S was set to the wrong baud rate.

Thanks!
Mark
WU6R

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> On May 24, 2018, at 12:57 AM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Mark,
>
> Using the cabling shown on page 6 of the P3 manual, you must connect the computer to the P3 with an RS-232 cable or USB to serial adapter (not the K3S USB cable).
> Also set the K3 menu RS-232 parameter to 38400 and NOT USB.
> Be certain the P3 is also set to 38400 baud.
>
> Again, pull the boot on the RJ-45 dongle back and push on the metal part of the plug to make certain it is fully seated.
>
> If you switch to the K3S to computer USB cable, you must use the CBLP3Y cable between the K3S and the P3 as shown on page 5 of the P3 manual.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 5/23/2018 9:05 PM, Mark Wheeler wrote:
>> Don,
>>
>> I have everything setup as shown on page 6 of the P3 manual. I am using the serial cable with the RJ-45 jack. All connections appear tight. I am wondering if there are any setting on the K3S that need to be checked or set. Both the K3S and P 3 are brand new. The K3S is loaded with all available options except the 2 meter band option.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mark
>> WU6R
>>
>