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N4OI - Ken

P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider - or
avoid? Thanks for your input!

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Don Wilhelm

Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

Ken,

It will work with SOME wireless keyboards. Best if you can try them
before buying. It must be a PC keyboard, those for the Mac will not work.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/25/2018 8:29 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote:
>
> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider - or
> avoid? Thanks for your input!
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markmusick

Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

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Ken,
I use a Logitech K360 wireless keyboard with my P3. It works great.
I've used it to make many RTTY QSOs.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Subject: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider - or
avoid? Thanks for your input!

73

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NK7Z

Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

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As long as the keyboard appears to be a dumb keyboard it should work...
I have a Genovation 64 Key programmable keypad working that fires macros
into the SVGA, at the push of a single button. See:

https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/

I fire all sorts of prebuilt macros into the P3, from reconfiguring the
rig for various modes, to setting up complex split operations for DX, to
sending my call in CW.

I program the Genovation once, (and never touch it again programming
wise), then just add my macros to the P3 after that. Once a macro is
added, that macro is available at a single button press from then on.

Works great in a pileup. I press the "Split Plus" button on the
Genovation and the P3 moves the tuned DX signal to the hard left side of
the P3 display, sets the span of the P3 to 5 KHz., (showing me the 5
KHz. above the DX signal), turns on VFO B for control of my my transmit
on the K3, narrows the K3 filter to 100 Hz., (centered on the DX
signal), centers the IF passband on my DX signal, and then shows the
transmit cursor on the P3.

This lets me find a hole in the pileup, use the VFO B knob on the K3 to
move my transmit to that hole in the pileup, and when I hit the ID
button it fires off my ID as fast, and as often as I press the button
for ID. The entire operation takes about 2 seconds to set up, and start
calling...

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
https://www.nk7z.net

On 06/25/2018 05:29 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote:

>
> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider - or
> avoid? Thanks for your input!
>
> 73
>
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Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

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To conserve desk space, I’ve purchased “compact thin” wireless keyboards for the P3SVGA and for the PX3. They all seem to work well.

And don’t forget the P3/PX3 ability to trigger macros from the function keys on these keyboards. Very handy and I’m pleased Elecraft saw fit to include that.
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> On Jun 25, 2018, at 9:47 AM, Mark E. Musick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Ken,
> I use a Logitech K360 wireless keyboard with my P3. It works great.
> I've used it to make many RTTY QSOs.
>
> 73,
> Mark, WB9CIF
>
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> Subject: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?
>
>
> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider - or
> avoid? Thanks for your input!
>
> 73
>
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rich hurd WC3T

Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

Thanks for the tip, Marc. Can't wait to try this out. Hadn't even
considered it. :)

On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 10:01 AM Marc Veeneman via Elecraft <
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> To conserve desk space, I’ve purchased “compact thin” wireless keyboards
> for the P3SVGA and for the PX3. They all seem to work well.
>
> And don’t forget the P3/PX3 ability to trigger macros from the function
> keys on these keyboards. Very handy and I’m pleased Elecraft saw fit to
> include that.
> —
> Marc W8SDG
>
> > On Jun 25, 2018, at 9:47 AM, Mark E. Musick <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
> >
> > Ken,
> > I use a Logitech K360 wireless keyboard with my P3. It works great.
> > I've used it to make many RTTY QSOs.
> >
> > 73,
> > Mark, WB9CIF
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > Behalf Of N4OI - Ken
> > Sent: Monday, June 25, 2018 12:29 PM
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> > Subject: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?
> >
> >
> > I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
> > support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
> > buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider -
> or
> > avoid? Thanks for your input!
> >
> > 73
> >
> >
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David Box-2

Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

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Still the biggest problem in using the Genovation or P3 macros in
general is the clunky keyboard interface that requires hand typing in
all the macros directly into the P3. I may have missed something but
have not seen any method where you can create macros, test them, then
transfer to the P3. Also have not seen anything that allows me to save
the macros so I can restore when needed.

Above issues may be due to my on neglect of keeping up, so if someone
has a way to solve would love to hear it.

Dave K5MWR

On 6/25/2018 8:48 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:

> As long as the keyboard appears to be a dumb keyboard it should
> work... I have a Genovation 64 Key programmable keypad working that
> fires macros into the SVGA, at the push of a single button. See:
>
> https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/
>
> I fire all sorts of prebuilt macros into the P3, from reconfiguring
> the rig for various modes, to setting up complex split operations for
> DX, to sending my call in CW.
>
> I program the Genovation once, (and never touch it again programming
> wise), then just add my macros to the P3 after that. Once a macro is
> added, that macro is available at a single button press from then on.
>
> Works great in a pileup. I press the "Split Plus" button on the
> Genovation and the P3 moves the tuned DX signal to the hard left side
> of the P3 display, sets the span of the P3 to 5 KHz., (showing me the
> 5 KHz. above the DX signal), turns on VFO B for control of my my
> transmit on the K3, narrows the K3 filter to 100 Hz., (centered on the
> DX signal), centers the IF passband on my DX signal, and then shows
> the transmit cursor on the P3.
>
> This lets me find a hole in the pileup, use the VFO B knob on the K3
> to move my transmit to that hole in the pileup, and when I hit the ID
> button it fires off my ID as fast, and as often as I press the button
> for ID. The entire operation takes about 2 seconds to set up, and
> start calling...
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave
> NK7Z
> https://www.nk7z.net
>
> On 06/25/2018 05:29 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote:
>>
>> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
>> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
>> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider
>> - or
>> avoid? Thanks for your input!
>>
>> 73
>>
>>
>>
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NK7Z

Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

I have not found a way to pre-load macros either, but alas, it is the
same, with or without the Genovation. The Genovation just forces you to
load a lot of macros at once, so it feels like it is related. I think,
no matter how you use the P3, with or without the Genovation, you always
need to preload macros by hand.

Like yourself, (here comes a request for a new feature Elecraft folks),
I would LOVE a way to pretest macros using the P3 utility, then select
which memory that macro should live in, then blast the tested macro into
the selected memory on the P3.

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
https://www.nk7z.net

On 06/25/2018 07:45 AM, David Box wrote:

> Still the biggest problem in using the Genovation or P3 macros in
> general is the clunky keyboard interface that requires hand typing in
> all the macros directly into the P3. I may have missed something but
> have not seen any method where you can create macros, test them, then
> transfer to the P3. Also have not seen anything that allows me to save
> the macros so I can restore when needed.
>
> Above issues may be due to my on neglect of keeping up, so if someone
> has a way to solve would love to hear it.
>
> Dave K5MWR
>
>
>
> On 6/25/2018 8:48 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
>> As long as the keyboard appears to be a dumb keyboard it should
>> work... I have a Genovation 64 Key programmable keypad working that
>> fires macros into the SVGA, at the push of a single button. See:
>>
>> https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/
>>
>> I fire all sorts of prebuilt macros into the P3, from reconfiguring
>> the rig for various modes, to setting up complex split operations for
>> DX, to sending my call in CW.
>>
>> I program the Genovation once, (and never touch it again programming
>> wise), then just add my macros to the P3 after that. Once a macro is
>> added, that macro is available at a single button press from then on.
>>
>> Works great in a pileup. I press the "Split Plus" button on the
>> Genovation and the P3 moves the tuned DX signal to the hard left side
>> of the P3 display, sets the span of the P3 to 5 KHz., (showing me the
>> 5 KHz. above the DX signal), turns on VFO B for control of my my
>> transmit on the K3, narrows the K3 filter to 100 Hz., (centered on the
>> DX signal), centers the IF passband on my DX signal, and then shows
>> the transmit cursor on the P3.
>>
>> This lets me find a hole in the pileup, use the VFO B knob on the K3
>> to move my transmit to that hole in the pileup, and when I hit the ID
>> button it fires off my ID as fast, and as often as I press the button
>> for ID. The entire operation takes about 2 seconds to set up, and
>> start calling...
>>
>> 73s and thanks,
>> Dave
>> NK7Z
>> https://www.nk7z.net
>>
>> On 06/25/2018 05:29 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
>>> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
>>> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider
>>> - or
>>> avoid? Thanks for your input!
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Buck

Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

What Macros are people putting in the P3? I only thought they were
helpful if you were operating remotely.

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On 6/25/2018 10:52 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:

> I have not found a way to pre-load macros either, but alas, it is the
> same, with or without the Genovation. The Genovation just forces you to
> load a lot of macros at once, so it feels like it is related. I think,
> no matter how you use the P3, with or without the Genovation, you always
> need to preload macros by hand.
>
> Like yourself, (here comes a request for a new feature Elecraft folks),
> I would LOVE a way to pretest macros using the P3 utility, then select
> which memory that macro should live in, then blast the tested macro into
> the selected memory on the P3.
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave
> NK7Z
> https://www.nk7z.net
>
> On 06/25/2018 07:45 AM, David Box wrote:
>> Still the biggest problem in using the Genovation or P3 macros in
>> general is the clunky keyboard interface that requires hand typing in
>> all the macros directly into the P3. I may have missed something but
>> have not seen any method where you can create macros, test them, then
>> transfer to the P3. Also have not seen anything that allows me to
>> save the macros so I can restore when needed.
>>
>> Above issues may be due to my on neglect of keeping up, so if someone
>> has a way to solve would love to hear it.
>>
>> Dave K5MWR
>>
>>
>>
>> On 6/25/2018 8:48 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
>>> As long as the keyboard appears to be a dumb keyboard it should
>>> work... I have a Genovation 64 Key programmable keypad working that
>>> fires macros into the SVGA, at the push of a single button. See:
>>>
>>> https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/
>>>
>>> I fire all sorts of prebuilt macros into the P3, from reconfiguring
>>> the rig for various modes, to setting up complex split operations for
>>> DX, to sending my call in CW.
>>>
>>> I program the Genovation once, (and never touch it again programming
>>> wise), then just add my macros to the P3 after that. Once a macro is
>>> added, that macro is available at a single button press from then on.
>>>
>>> Works great in a pileup. I press the "Split Plus" button on the
>>> Genovation and the P3 moves the tuned DX signal to the hard left side
>>> of the P3 display, sets the span of the P3 to 5 KHz., (showing me the
>>> 5 KHz. above the DX signal), turns on VFO B for control of my my
>>> transmit on the K3, narrows the K3 filter to 100 Hz., (centered on
>>> the DX signal), centers the IF passband on my DX signal, and then
>>> shows the transmit cursor on the P3.
>>>
>>> This lets me find a hole in the pileup, use the VFO B knob on the K3
>>> to move my transmit to that hole in the pileup, and when I hit the ID
>>> button it fires off my ID as fast, and as often as I press the button
>>> for ID. The entire operation takes about 2 seconds to set up, and
>>> start calling...
>>>
>>> 73s and thanks,
>>> Dave
>>> NK7Z
>>> https://www.nk7z.net
>>>
>>> On 06/25/2018 05:29 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
>>>> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm
>>>> before
>>>> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should
>>>> consider - or
>>>> avoid? Thanks for your input!
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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NK7Z

Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

See the link in my original post... There are 20 or so macros I use
every day on the K3/P3.

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
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On 06/25/2018 07:59 AM, Buck wrote:

> What Macros are people putting in the P3? I only thought they were
> helpful if you were operating remotely.
>
> Buck, k4ia
> Honor Roll
> 8BDXCC
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>
> On 6/25/2018 10:52 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
>> I have not found a way to pre-load macros either, but alas, it is the
>> same, with or without the Genovation. The Genovation just forces you
>> to load a lot of macros at once, so it feels like it is related. I
>> think, no matter how you use the P3, with or without the Genovation,
>> you always need to preload macros by hand.
>>
>> Like yourself, (here comes a request for a new feature Elecraft
>> folks), I would LOVE a way to pretest macros using the P3 utility,
>> then select which memory that macro should live in, then blast the
>> tested macro into the selected memory on the P3.
>>
>> 73s and thanks,
>> Dave
>> NK7Z
>> https://www.nk7z.net
>>
>> On 06/25/2018 07:45 AM, David Box wrote:
>>> Still the biggest problem in using the Genovation or P3 macros in
>>> general is the clunky keyboard interface that requires hand typing in
>>> all the macros directly into the P3. I may have missed something but
>>> have not seen any method where you can create macros, test them, then
>>> transfer to the P3. Also have not seen anything that allows me to
>>> save the macros so I can restore when needed.
>>>
>>> Above issues may be due to my on neglect of keeping up, so if someone
>>> has a way to solve would love to hear it.
>>>
>>> Dave K5MWR
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 6/25/2018 8:48 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
>>>> As long as the keyboard appears to be a dumb keyboard it should
>>>> work... I have a Genovation 64 Key programmable keypad working that
>>>> fires macros into the SVGA, at the push of a single button. See:
>>>>
>>>> https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/
>>>>
>>>> I fire all sorts of prebuilt macros into the P3, from reconfiguring
>>>> the rig for various modes, to setting up complex split operations
>>>> for DX, to sending my call in CW.
>>>>
>>>> I program the Genovation once, (and never touch it again programming
>>>> wise), then just add my macros to the P3 after that. Once a macro is
>>>> added, that macro is available at a single button press from then on.
>>>>
>>>> Works great in a pileup. I press the "Split Plus" button on the
>>>> Genovation and the P3 moves the tuned DX signal to the hard left
>>>> side of the P3 display, sets the span of the P3 to 5 KHz., (showing
>>>> me the 5 KHz. above the DX signal), turns on VFO B for control of my
>>>> my transmit on the K3, narrows the K3 filter to 100 Hz., (centered
>>>> on the DX signal), centers the IF passband on my DX signal, and then
>>>> shows the transmit cursor on the P3.
>>>>
>>>> This lets me find a hole in the pileup, use the VFO B knob on the K3
>>>> to move my transmit to that hole in the pileup, and when I hit the
>>>> ID button it fires off my ID as fast, and as often as I press the
>>>> button for ID. The entire operation takes about 2 seconds to set
>>>> up, and start calling...
>>>>
>>>> 73s and thanks,
>>>> Dave
>>>> NK7Z
>>>> https://www.nk7z.net
>>>>
>>>> On 06/25/2018 05:29 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
>>>>> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm
>>>>> before
>>>>> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should
>>>>> consider - or
>>>>> avoid? Thanks for your input!
>>>>>
>>>>> 73
>>>>>
>>>>>
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Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

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Logitech keyboards work very well with the P3SVGA. The Logitech Unifying receiver plugs into the P3SVGA’s USB port
and just work.

Recent keyboards such as the K380 give you additional features - you can also use the keyboard with up to two additional devices.
This can be used to control both the P3 and the shack computer (and maybe a second P3 for SO2R). These keyboards have a
set of three buttons that allow you to select one of three devices they are directly communicating with. In my test setup I have
the device 1 button switch to the P3 (on my left) while the device 2 button selects the computer. The keyboards can use both
Unifying and BLE for communications. For use with my older Mac (which does Bluetooth but not BLE) I acquired a second
Unifying receiver to allow it to use the keyboard.

There are several styles of keyboards at various sizes which allow you to fit the keyboard to your desk. Note that you will
need one of the newer keyboards that have the Unifying receiver. The company makes quite a few bluetooth-only keyboards
(mostly for use with iPads and Android tablets). These will not work with the P3SVGA.

If you have any questions, just give me a shout.

73!
Jack, W6FB
ps (yes, in fact I am an engineer with Logitech these days).

> On Jun 25, 2018, at 5:29 AM, N4OI - Ken <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider - or
> avoid? Thanks for your input!
>
> 73
>
>
>
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Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

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On the rare occasions that I program more macros, I use an old wired
keyboard and a 10" external monitor.

Dave, did you say they have a 64 key version out now?

I also have a Pigknob I am thinking of attaching to the side of the
keypad. That would accommodate all my tuning and VFO needs without
adding to the footprint.

My dream would be a KPod with 48 buttons on it (or 24 dual function
buttons) would reduce much desktop clutter. In the interim, the
Genovation rules!

Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

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Oops. Mine is a K780.

Note that a keyboard using BLE/Bluetooth won’t work with the P3SVGA, even with a BLE dongle due to the lack of the Bluetooth stack on the P3SVGA card.
Thus you must use a keyboard with a Unifying or similar dongle to communicate with the keyboard.

73!
Jack, W6FB

> On Jun 25, 2018, at 8:12 AM, Jack Brindle <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Logitech keyboards work very well with the P3SVGA. The Logitech Unifying receiver plugs into the P3SVGA’s USB port
> and just work.
>
> Recent keyboards such as the K380 give you additional features - you can also use the keyboard with up to two additional devices.
> This can be used to control both the P3 and the shack computer (and maybe a second P3 for SO2R). These keyboards have a
> set of three buttons that allow you to select one of three devices they are directly communicating with. In my test setup I have
> the device 1 button switch to the P3 (on my left) while the device 2 button selects the computer. The keyboards can use both
> Unifying and BLE for communications. For use with my older Mac (which does Bluetooth but not BLE) I acquired a second
> Unifying receiver to allow it to use the keyboard.
>
> There are several styles of keyboards at various sizes which allow you to fit the keyboard to your desk. Note that you will
> need one of the newer keyboards that have the Unifying receiver. The company makes quite a few bluetooth-only keyboards
> (mostly for use with iPads and Android tablets). These will not work with the P3SVGA.
>
> If you have any questions, just give me a shout.
>
> 73!
> Jack, W6FB
> ps (yes, in fact I am an engineer with Logitech these days).
>
>
>> On Jun 25, 2018, at 5:29 AM, N4OI - Ken <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA. I assume this will NOT
>> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
>> buying one... On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider - or
>> avoid? Thanks for your input!
>>
>> 73
>>
>>
>>
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