P3 v1.13 firmware is now available

[Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]]

Yep.  That's why I asked!!!
73, doug


On 27-Mar-12 20:53, David Christ wrote:

> Somehow I have become the focus on this although it was Doug N6TQS that
> had the need
>
>
> I don't need a large monitor for the P3, but would like a 7-10" display.
> Are there such monitors available anywhere? I've not had any luck in
> finding one.
>
> 73, doug
>
>
>
> Good show Frank, you win the prize. I knew if we kept at it we would
> find something for Doug. Another example of the power of the Elecraft
> community.
>
> I looked at the specs on these units and although their native
> resolution is lower they appear to deal with input VGA resolutions of
> 1024x768 up to 1600x1200. Looks like they should play well with the
> P3SVGA. Another neat feature is that they will power off the same 12
> volts as the P3 and K3. 1 amp or so. This would fit into a field day or
> emergency station. Even the possibility of running the whole station off
> a solar panel charging a battery.
>
> Only one downside item. They are a bit pricey at over $200. But what
> price happiness?
>
> David K0LUM
>
>
> At 11:56 AM -0700 3/27/12, W6NEK wrote:
>> Hi Dave,
>> Xenarc makes a series of small 7" TFT LCD displays that have both AV
>> inputs and VGA input. The XENARC 700TSV model supports screen
>> resolutions from 640 x 480 thru 1600 x 1200. This model is a 7 inch
>> touch screen but they make non touch versions also.
>> Expensive but work as advertised:
>> http://www.xenarc.com/product/700ts.html
>>
>> 73,
>> Frank - W6NEK
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Christ" <[hidden email]>
>> To: "Joel Black" <[hidden email]>; <":"@mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:20 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Medium size monitor for P3?
>>
>>
>>> All these small monitors seem to have one thing in common. The
>>> horizontal resolution is standard but the vertical is less than
>>> normal. For example, instead of 1024x768 the 8,9" is 1024x600. I do
>>> not see that resolution listed for the P3SVGA. In addition, neither
>>> of these monitors have VGA connectors. They connect to a computer
>>> with USB and there is a special driver loaded to send the video over
>>> USB. I do not think there are any plans for the P3SVGA to send out a
>>> video signal over USB.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately my statement still stands. I hope someone can prove it
>>> wrong.
>>>
>>>>> So far 10 inch or less, 1024x768 minimum, and VGA input seems to be a
>>>>> null set. Doesn't mean such a unit doesn't exist, but finding one
>>> isn't easy.
>>>
>>> I will say this. The resolution on the P3 display is 480x272 so
>>> 800x480 should display things quite nicely. But that said, that
>>> resolution is not supported by the P3 nor the USB connectivity.
>>>
>>> The other small monitors I found had reduced vertical resolution and
>>> composite input (RCA jack). Still not compatible with the P3SVGA.
>>> Please correct me if I am wrong Altos.
>>>
>>> Keep looking guys.
>>>
>> > David K0LUM
>

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