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NK7Z

P3 Macro question

Hello group mind,

I have a P3 control question for you all...

It appears to me, that the P3 does not accept macros for itself, via the
trigger launch process which fires off macros to the K3.

Is this assumption on my part correct?

If so, is there a way to trigger the P3 to accept a macro designed for
the P3 itself, using the rear USB connector on the P3?

In essence, I want to be able to control the P3 via it's own macro set
using the USB connector in the rear of the P3 itself. Is this possible?

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Cady, Fred-2

Re: P3 Macro question

That's right, Dave. I'll bet a nickle that a P3 firmware update will allow that in the future because you can do that with the PX3.
Cheers,
Fred KE7X

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Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question

Hello group mind,

I have a P3 control question for you all...

It appears to me, that the P3 does not accept macros for itself, via the
trigger launch process which fires off macros to the K3.

Is this assumption on my part correct?

If so, is there a way to trigger the P3 to accept a macro designed for
the P3 itself, using the rear USB connector on the P3?

In essence, I want to be able to control the P3 via it's own macro set
using the USB connector in the rear of the P3 itself. Is this possible?

--
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
For Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
For MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info

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Bill Frantz

Re: P3 Macro question

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With this facility, I would consider using a micro controller to implement two functions:

P3 for split mode: Read VFOs A and B. Set center and span so A
and B VFOs are on opposite sides of the display. To use, tune
in the DX on A and put B just above the pileup. Press the
button.

P3 for band scanning: Band edge aware setup for fixed spans,
e.g. 50KHz, 100KHz 200KHz. Read VFO A. Set span to the fixed
span. Set the center so the VFO is near the center of the
display and the lower edge is a multiple of half the span above
the bottom edge of the band.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 1/24/16 at 9:14 AM, [hidden email] (David Cole) wrote:

> ... is there a way to trigger the P3 to accept a macro designed for
> the P3 itself, using the rear USB connector on the P3?
>
> In essence, I want to be able to control the P3 via it's own macro set
> using the USB connector in the rear of the P3 itself. Is this possible?

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NK7Z

Re: P3 Macro question

In reply to this post by Cady, Fred-2

I sure hope Elecraft follows suit with the in the P3 as well then!!!
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Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
For Dopplergram information see:
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For MM-SSTV see:
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On Sun, 2016-01-24 at 17:33 +0000, Cady, Fred wrote:

> That's right, Dave. I'll bet a nickle that a P3 firmware update will allow that in the future because you can do that with the PX3.
> Cheers,
> Fred KE7X
>
> For all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com
>
>
>
> ________________________________________
> From: Elecraft <[hidden email]> on behalf of David Cole <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 10:14 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question
>
> Hello group mind,
>
> I have a P3 control question for you all...
>
> It appears to me, that the P3 does not accept macros for itself, via the
> trigger launch process which fires off macros to the K3.
>
> Is this assumption on my part correct?
>
> If so, is there a way to trigger the P3 to accept a macro designed for
> the P3 itself, using the rear USB connector on the P3?
>
> In essence, I want to be able to control the P3 via it's own macro set
> using the USB connector in the rear of the P3 itself. Is this possible?
>
>
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
>
> For MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> For Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> For MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
>
>
>
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NK7Z

Re: P3 Macro question

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That is exactly what I am attempting to do here, Hence my question as to
why I am unable to get the P3 to take a macro via the USB port... I
want it on the Genovation keypad, not the P3 case.
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For MixW support see;
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On Sun, 2016-01-24 at 10:21 -0800, Bill Frantz wrote:

> With this facility, I would consider using a micro controller to implement two functions:
>
> P3 for split mode: Read VFOs A and B. Set center and span so A
> and B VFOs are on opposite sides of the display. To use, tune
> in the DX on A and put B just above the pileup. Press the
> button.
>
> P3 for band scanning: Band edge aware setup for fixed spans,
> e.g. 50KHz, 100KHz 200KHz. Read VFO A. Set span to the fixed
> span. Set the center so the VFO is near the center of the
> display and the lower edge is a multiple of half the span above
> the bottom edge of the band.
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
>
> On 1/24/16 at 9:14 AM, [hidden email] (David Cole) wrote:
>
> > ... is there a way to trigger the P3 to accept a macro designed for
> > the P3 itself, using the rear USB connector on the P3?
> >
> > In essence, I want to be able to control the P3 via it's own macro set
> > using the USB connector in the rear of the P3 itself. Is this possible?
>
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> Bill Frantz |The nice thing about standards| Periwinkle
> (408)356-8506 |is there are so many to choose| 16345 Englewood Ave
> www.pwpconsult.com |from. - Andrew Tanenbaum | Los Gatos, CA 95032
>
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Paul Saffren N6HZ

Re: P3 Macro question

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Hi David,

Fred Cady is correct, the next version of P3 firmware will allow P3/SVGA USB keyboard macros to include P3 commands. It will also allow the first 8 P3/SVGA keyboard macros to be mapped to front panel function keys.

Kind regards,

Paul

NK7Z

Re: P3 Macro question

Thank you sir!!!

On Mon, 2016-01-25 at 10:29 -0700, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote:

> Hi David,
>
> Fred Cady is correct, the next version of P3 firmware will allow
> P3/SVGA USB
> keyboard macros to include P3 commands. It will also allow the
> first 8
> P3/SVGA keyboard macros to be mapped to front panel function keys.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Paul
>
>
>
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NK7Z

Re: P3 Macro question

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I just heard from Genovation-- the 24 Key software for the CP24 pad is
finished, and I will be testing it shortly. As soon as it is tested,
it will be available for download.

That will put both the CP48, and the CP24 Genovation keypads as being
able to send macros to the K3, via the P3, and soon the P3 as well,
thanks to a change Elecraft is going to put in place next release..

With Elecraft adding the abilty to trigger P3 macros in the next
release of software having a single button macro which can create a
split +5 KHz, move VFO A to the left side of the P3 screen, and set the
SPAN width to match the split width, are possible...

Can't wait for the release of the new P3 software...
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M0XDF

Re: P3 Macro question

Just wondering what the programming method is and if it is possible from a Mac?
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)

> On 25 Jan 2016, at 22:51, Dave Cole <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I just heard from Genovation-- the 24 Key software for the CP24 pad is
> finished, and I will be testing it shortly. As soon as it is tested,
> it will be available for download.
>
> That will put both the CP48, and the CP24 Genovation keypads as being
> able to send macros to the K3, via the P3, and soon the P3 as well,
> thanks to a change Elecraft is going to put in place next release..
>
> With Elecraft adding the abilty to trigger P3 macros in the next
> release of software having a single button macro which can create a
> split +5 KHz, move VFO A to the left side of the P3 screen, and set the
> SPAN width to match the split width, are possible...
>
> Can't wait for the release of the new P3 software...

Wes (N7WS)

Re: P3 Macro question

In reply to this post by NK7Z

Ideally, the guys at Elecraft will make it so we don't need a P3 to do this.

On 1/25/2016 3:51 PM, Dave Cole wrote:

> I just heard from Genovation-- the 24 Key software for the CP24 pad is
> finished, and I will be testing it shortly. As soon as it is tested,
> it will be available for download.
>
> That will put both the CP48, and the CP24 Genovation keypads as being
> able to send macros to the K3, via the P3, and soon the P3 as well,
> thanks to a change Elecraft is going to put in place next release..
>
> With Elecraft adding the abilty to trigger P3 macros in the next
> release of software having a single button macro which can create a
> split +5 KHz, move VFO A to the left side of the P3 screen, and set the
> SPAN width to match the split width, are possible...
>
> Can't wait for the release of the new P3 software...
> ______________________________________________________________
>

Bill-3

Re: P3 Macro question

The Pigknob goes direct to the K3 (serial port) and uses the programming
from the reference. Great gadget: 2-speed VFO and eight buttons you can
tell to do whatever you need. No need for K3 modifications. Been using
mine for a couple of years.

Bill W2BLC K-Line
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k6mkf

Re: P3 Macro question

I second that, Bill!! Had mine about a year and it is a powerful accessory
for my K3.

- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, President - NCDXC

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Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 6:10 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question

The Pigknob goes direct to the K3 (serial port) and uses the programming
from the reference. Great gadget: 2-speed VFO and eight buttons you can tell
to do whatever you need. No need for K3 modifications. Been using mine for a
couple of years.

Bill W2BLC K-Line
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