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Rick Prather-2

P3SVGA USB Keyboard

After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.

I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.

Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.

Works great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

Rick
K6LE
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Rick Prather-2

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Guess I should have mentioned I was using the keyboard with the P3SVGA Keyboard/Data beta software.

Rick

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Rick Prather
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:38 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>
> After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for
> a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.
>
> I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of
> the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.
>
> Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.
>
> Works great!
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.
> m1497.l2648
>
> Rick
> K6LE

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Terry Schieler

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

In reply to this post by Rick Prather-2

Any reason that my existing "wireless" USB keyboard would not work with the P3/SVGA setup? Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack.

Terry, W0FM

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Prather [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.

I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.

Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.

Works great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

Rick
K6LE

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Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

I'm not familiar with the P3 firmware, nor your particular keyboard,
but one reason that MIGHT prevent it from working is if the P3
firmware relies on USB HID boot mode support, which some wireless
devices do not implement. Maybe Paul can comment if boot mode support
is required by the firmware....

73,

~iain / N6ML

On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 10:06 AM, Terry Schieler
<[hidden email]> wrote:

> Any reason that my existing "wireless" USB keyboard would not work with the P3/SVGA setup? Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack.
>
> Terry, W0FM
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Prather [mailto:[hidden email]]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>
> After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.
>
> I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.
>
> Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.
>
> Works great!
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648
>
> Rick
> K6LE
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vk4tux

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

In reply to this post by Terry Schieler

Why not just try it out? Use a DL, what do you have to lose?

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, 26 July 2012 3:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Any reason that my existing "wireless" USB keyboard would not work with the
P3/SVGA setup? Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack.

Terry, W0FM

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Prather [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for
a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.

I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of
the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.

Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.

Works great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.
m1497.l2648

Rick
K6LE

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John Klewer

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

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Tried my brand new genuine Apple USB keyboard with no function......need to get
another USB keyboard to see if the keyboard or the SVGA board is the problem

Any constructive comments welcome

Thanks

John

On Wed Jul 25 11:58 , "Adrian" sent:

>Why not just try it out? Use a DL, what do you have to lose?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [hidden email]
>[[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Terry Schieler
>Sent: Thursday, 26 July 2012 3:06 AM
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>
>Any reason that my existing "wireless" USB keyboard would not work with the
>P3/SVGA setup? Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack.
>
>Terry, W0FM
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rick Prather [[hidden email]]
>Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>
>After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for
>a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.
>
>I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of
>the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.
>
>Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.
>
>Works great!
>
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.
>m1497.l2648
>
>Rick
>K6LE
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Mike K2MK

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Hi John,

What functionality is the external keyboard supposed to provide under the 1.05 SVGA firmware? I haven't seen any posts from anybody indicating that they are using a keyboard. With every other new feature there are usually numerous posts describing the great new features.

73,
Mike K2MK

n6ax wrote

Tried my brand new genuine Apple USB keyboard with no function......need to get
another USB keyboard to see if the keyboard or the SVGA board is the problem

Any constructive comments welcome

Thanks

John

Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Mike,

See: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Beta-firmware-available-Data-terminal-mode-td7559633.html

73,

~iain / N6ML

On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 5:15 PM, Mike K2MK <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> What functionality is the external keyboard supposed to provide under the
> 1.05 SVGA firmware? I haven't seen any posts from anybody indicating that
> they are using a keyboard. With every other new feature there are usually
> numerous posts describing the great new features.
>
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
>
>
>
> n6ax wrote
>>
>> Tried my brand new genuine Apple USB keyboard with no function......need
>> to get
>> another USB keyboard to see if the keyboard or the SVGA board is the
>> problem
>>
>>
>> Any constructive comments welcome
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John
>>
>
>
>
>
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Rick Prather-2

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

In reply to this post by John Klewer

I was surprised to learn that an Apple keyboard won't work.

Funny, since a PC keyboard works fine on an Apple!

I tried two, an original unit that came with my Cube and the Aluminum one that came with my iMac. Neither worked.

Rick
K6LE

On 7/25/2012, at 4:42 , [hidden email] wrote:

> Tried my brand new genuine Apple USB keyboard with no function......need to get
> another USB keyboard to see if the keyboard or the SVGA board is the problem
>
>
> Any constructive comments welcome
>
> Thanks
>
> John
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed Jul 25 11:58 , "Adrian" sent:
>
>> Why not just try it out? Use a DL, what do you have to lose?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email]
>> [[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Terry Schieler
>> Sent: Thursday, 26 July 2012 3:06 AM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>>
>> Any reason that my existing "wireless" USB keyboard would not work with the
>> P3/SVGA setup? Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack.
>>
>> Terry, W0FM
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rick Prather [[hidden email]]
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>>
>> After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for
>> a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.
>>
>> I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of
>> the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.
>>
>> Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.
>>
>> Works great!
>>
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.
>> m1497.l2648
>>
>> Rick
>> K6LE
>>
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Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Rick,

That *may* be due to the USB HID boot mode issue I speculated about.
Macs don't have BIOS like PCs, and so the Apple keyboards may not
implement boot mode support. I'm still speculating, but it makes sense
(to me, anyway)....

73,

~iain / N6ML

On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 5:43 PM, Rick Prather <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I was surprised to learn that an Apple keyboard won't work.
>
> Funny, since a PC keyboard works fine on an Apple!
>
> I tried two, an original unit that came with my Cube and the Aluminum one that came with my iMac. Neither worked.
>
> Rick
> K6LE
>
> On 7/25/2012, at 4:42 , [hidden email] wrote:
>
>> Tried my brand new genuine Apple USB keyboard with no function......need to get
>> another USB keyboard to see if the keyboard or the SVGA board is the problem
>>
>>
>> Any constructive comments welcome
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed Jul 25 11:58 , "Adrian" sent:
>>
>>> Why not just try it out? Use a DL, what do you have to lose?
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [hidden email]
>>> [[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Terry Schieler
>>> Sent: Thursday, 26 July 2012 3:06 AM
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>>>
>>> Any reason that my existing "wireless" USB keyboard would not work with the
>>> P3/SVGA setup? Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack.
>>>
>>> Terry, W0FM
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Rick Prather [[hidden email]]
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>>>
>>> After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for
>>> a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.
>>>
>>> I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of
>>> the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.
>>>
>>> Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.
>>>
>>> Works great!
>>>
>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.
>>> m1497.l2648
>>>
>>> Rick
>>> K6LE
>>>
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

In reply to this post by Rick Prather-2

I am really not surprised.
Anything "Apple" has been "apple-centric" since day one.

I recall modifying standard 3.5 inch floppy drives so they would work
with the Apple II computers.

Apple does a lot of "strange stuff" to maintain its differences. That is
why I will not buy Apple - it "sucks you in" with a bargain and easy
usability, but then tells you that everything "Apple" is proprietary
and will cost you an extra bundle of money.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/25/2012 8:43 PM, Rick Prather wrote:

> I was surprised to learn that an Apple keyboard won't work.
>
> Funny, since a PC keyboard works fine on an Apple!
>
> I tried two, an original unit that came with my Cube and the Aluminum one that came with my iMac. Neither worked.
>
> Rick
> K6LE
>
> On 7/25/2012, at 4:42 , [hidden email] wrote:
>
>> Tried my brand new genuine Apple USB keyboard with no function......need to get
>> another USB keyboard to see if the keyboard or the SVGA board is the problem
>>
>>
>> Any constructive comments welcome
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed Jul 25 11:58 , "Adrian" sent:
>>
>>> Why not just try it out? Use a DL, what do you have to lose?
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [hidden email]
>>> [[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Terry Schieler
>>> Sent: Thursday, 26 July 2012 3:06 AM
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>>>
>>> Any reason that my existing "wireless" USB keyboard would not work with the
>>> P3/SVGA setup? Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack.
>>>
>>> Terry, W0FM
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Rick Prather [[hidden email]]
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard
>>>
>>> After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for
>>> a smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.
>>>
>>> I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today. It's a copy of
>>> the Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.
>>>
>>> Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.
>>>
>>> Works great!
>>>
>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.
>>> m1497.l2648
>>>
>>> Rick
>>> K6LE
>>>
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Rick Prather-2

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Don't go there Don!

BTW, the fact that Apple doesn't use a BIOS, or a Register is not a negative in my mind!

Also, I don't remember Apple II's using 3.5 floppies..

Wow, I see this train leaving the tracks!

Rick
K6LE

On 7/25/2012, at 6:10 , Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I am really not surprised.
> Anything "Apple" has been "apple-centric" since day one.
>
> I recall modifying standard 3.5 inch floppy drives so they would work with the Apple II computers.
>
> Apple does a lot of "strange stuff" to maintain its differences. That is why I will not buy Apple - it "sucks you in" with a bargain and easy usability, but then tells you that everything "Apple" is proprietary and will cost you an extra bundle of money.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Rick,

I don't have to *go* there, I have already *been* there.
All that Apple produced in the 1970 through 1990 period was proprietary.
Yes one addition to the Apple II was 3.5 inch drives. I modified
several Segate 3.5 inch drives to work with the Apple system because the
price for the apple drives was more than 5 times the price of the Segate
drive.

The current pricing situation may have evened out, but the early
marketing practices of Apple have soured my taste buds - if it has an
Apple name on it, I will look the other way.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/25/2012 10:32 PM, Rick Prather wrote:

> Don't go there Don!
>
> BTW, the fact that Apple doesn't use a BIOS, or a Register is not a negative in my mind!
>
> Also, I don't remember Apple II's using 3.5 floppies..
>
> Wow, I see this train leaving the tracks!
>
> Rick
> K6LE
>
> On 7/25/2012, at 6:10 , Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> I am really not surprised.
>> Anything "Apple" has been "apple-centric" since day one.
>>
>> I recall modifying standard 3.5 inch floppy drives so they would work with the Apple II computers.
>>
>> Apple does a lot of "strange stuff" to maintain its differences. That is why I will not buy Apple - it "sucks you in" with a bargain and easy usability, but then tells you that everything "Apple" is proprietary and will cost you an extra bundle of money.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
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N0AZZ

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

In reply to this post by Rick Prather-2

I tried a Dell keyboard that I had after I did the download and it worked
fine was for a Win machine though.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Rick Prather
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:32 PM
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Don't go there Don!

BTW, the fact that Apple doesn't use a BIOS, or a Register is not a negative
in my mind!

Also, I don't remember Apple II's using 3.5 floppies..

Wow, I see this train leaving the tracks!

Rick
K6LE

On 7/25/2012, at 6:10 , Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I am really not surprised.
> Anything "Apple" has been "apple-centric" since day one.
>
> I recall modifying standard 3.5 inch floppy drives so they would work with
the Apple II computers.
>
> Apple does a lot of "strange stuff" to maintain its differences. That is
why I will not buy Apple - it "sucks you in" with a bargain and easy
usability, but then tells you that everything "Apple" is proprietary and
will cost you an extra bundle of money.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
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Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

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*Um...that'd be an Apple Wreck?

ROTFL

Gary
*
On 26 July 2012 12:32, Rick Prather <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Don't go there Don!
>
> BTW, the fact that Apple doesn't use a BIOS, or a Register is not a
> negative in my mind!
>
> Also, I don't remember Apple II's using 3.5 floppies..
>
> Wow, I see this train leaving the tracks!
>
> Rick
> K6LE
>
> On 7/25/2012, at 6:10 , Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > I am really not surprised.
> > Anything "Apple" has been "apple-centric" since day one.
> >
> > I recall modifying standard 3.5 inch floppy drives so they would work
> with the Apple II computers.
> >
> > Apple does a lot of "strange stuff" to maintain its differences. That is
> why I will not buy Apple - it "sucks you in" with a bargain and easy
> usability, but then tells you that everything "Apple" is proprietary and
> will cost you an extra bundle of money.
> >
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
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Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

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Hi Iain,

Thanks for the message link but while I can view CW, RTTY, and PSK text on my external monitor, connecting a standard USB Dell keyboard to the P3 does not permit me to send PSK or RTTY. I tried all of the Data modes and I can send PSK and RTTY via my paddle but not from a P3 attached keyboard. So I'm still wondering if the keyboard input part of this beta release has been implemented.

73,
Mike K2MK

Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2 wrote

Mike,

See: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Beta-firmware-available-Data-terminal-mode-td7559633.html

73,

~iain / N6ML

On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 5:15 PM, Mike K2MK <[hidden email]> wrote:
> Hi John,
>
> What functionality is the external keyboard supposed to provide under the
> 1.05 SVGA firmware? I haven't seen any posts from anybody indicating that
> they are using a keyboard. With every other new feature there are usually
> numerous posts describing the great new features.
>
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
>
>
>
> n6ax wrote
>>
>> Tried my brand new genuine Apple USB keyboard with no function......need
>> to get
>> another USB keyboard to see if the keyboard or the SVGA board is the
>> problem
>>
>>
>> Any constructive comments welcome
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John

Rick Prather-2

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Mike,

Yes, the send function works fine.

Are you using FSK-D or PSK-D Data modes?

Are you seeing the Cap Locks light light up as a test of your keyboard?

Rick
K6LE

On 7/26/2012, at 2:12 , Mike K2MK <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi Iain,
>
> Thanks for the message link but while I can view CW, RTTY, and PSK text on
> my external monitor, connecting a standard USB Dell keyboard to the P3 does
> not permit me to send PSK or RTTY. I tried all of the Data modes and I can
> send PSK and RTTY via my paddle but not from a P3 attached keyboard. So I'm
> still wondering if the keyboard input part of this beta release has been
> implemented.
>
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
>

Rick Prather-2

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Mike,

I guess it's too early in the morning. Of course you are in PSK-D or FSK-D or you wouldn't be copying data.

So that leaves my question about the Caps Lock light working. Also, do you have the asterisk showing in the lower right corner of the status box?

I found with a couple of keyboards that I had to unplug and re-plug them to keep them working.

A problem, BTW, I am not having with the keyboard that was the original subject of this thread.

GL,
Rick
K6LE

On 7/26/2012, at 4:15 , Rick Prather <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> Yes, the send function works fine.
>
> Are you using FSK-D or PSK-D Data modes?
>
> Are you seeing the Cap Locks light light up as a test of your keyboard?
>
> Rick
> K6LE
>
> On 7/26/2012, at 2:12 , Mike K2MK <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Hi Iain,
>>
>> Thanks for the message link but while I can view CW, RTTY, and PSK text on
>> my external monitor, connecting a standard USB Dell keyboard to the P3 does
>> not permit me to send PSK or RTTY. I tried all of the Data modes and I can
>> send PSK and RTTY via my paddle but not from a P3 attached keyboard. So I'm
>> still wondering if the keyboard input part of this beta release has been
>> implemented.
>>
>> 73,
>> Mike K2MK
>>
>

Nr4c

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

In reply to this post by Mike K2MK

It works with my $6.00 plastic "roll-up" keyboard.

...bill nr4c

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-----Original message-----
From: Mike K2MK <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Sent: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 09:12:50 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

Hi Iain,

Thanks for the message link but while I can view CW, RTTY, and PSK text on
my external monitor, connecting a standard USB Dell keyboard to the P3 does
not permit me to send PSK or RTTY. I tried all of the Data modes and I can
send PSK and RTTY via my paddle but not from a P3 attached keyboard. So I'm
still wondering if the keyboard input part of this beta release has been
implemented.

73,
Mike K2MK

Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2 wrote
>
> Mike,
>
> See:
>
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Beta-firmware-available-Data-terminal
-mode-td7559633.html

>
> 73,
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 5:15 PM, Mike K2MK <k2mk@> wrote:
>> Hi John,
>>
>> What functionality is the external keyboard supposed to provide under the
>> 1.05 SVGA firmware? I haven't seen any posts from anybody indicating that
>> they are using a keyboard. With every other new feature there are usually
>> numerous posts describing the great new features.
>>
>> 73,
>> Mike K2MK
>>
>>
>>
>> n6ax wrote
>>>
>>> Tried my brand new genuine Apple USB keyboard with no function......need
>>> to get
>>> another USB keyboard to see if the keyboard or the SVGA board is the
>>> problem
>>>
>>>
>>> Any constructive comments welcome
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> John
>

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Mike K2MK

Re: P3SVGA USB Keyboard

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Hi Rick,

Yes I've tried PSK-D and FSK-D. And yes the keyboard caps lock light does go on. I'm not sure what you mean by an asterisk in the status box but no there is no asterisk on either the large monitor or the P3. I did plug and unplug the keyboard.

I'm not going to pursue this further as I'm happy with PC software control of RTTY and PSK. I'll debug the problem later when the P3 is able to do some other interesting keyboard related things.

73,
Mike K2MK

Rick Prather-2 wrote

Mike,

I guess it's too early in the morning. Of course you are in PSK-D or FSK-D or you wouldn't be copying data.

So that leaves my question about the Caps Lock light working. Also, do you have the asterisk showing in the lower right corner of the status box?

I found with a couple of keyboards that I had to unplug and re-plug them to keep them working.

A problem, BTW, I am not having with the keyboard that was the original subject of this thread.

GL,
Rick
K6LE