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KM4VX

P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

Will the P3SVGA be capable of direct connection to a monitor separate from the computer monitor that might be enabled for other uses with the K3? For my purposes if I am going to use a larger screen (may or may not be useful) I would want it to be a dedicated monitor that does not interfere with the normal use of the PC and its monitor. Thank you. Ron

Don Wilhelm-4

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

Ron,

Yes, and in fact, the monitor *must* be dedicated to the P3VGA function
(unless you put a switch on the VGA cable), it cannot be shared with the PC.
The P3VGA connects directly to the monitor - no computer involved.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/14/2012 4:43 PM, KM4VX wrote:
> Will the P3SVGA be capable of direct connection to a monitor separate from
> the computer monitor that might be enabled for other uses with the K3? For
> my purposes if I am going to use a larger screen (may or may not be useful)
> I would want it to be a dedicated monitor that does not interfere with the
> normal use of the PC and its monitor. Thank you. Ron
>
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

I would also think that if one has a DVI and VGA output on the monitor, you
could hook up both a PC and The P3VGA outputs to the same monitor and
alternate between both inputs using the usual switch located on the monitor
itself. This assumes the P3VGA output functions like most video cards and
tolerates being in/out of circuit without dropping the output. This would
be helpful if you only wanted to briefly view the P3VGA output while using
the computer.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:58 PM
To: KM4VX
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

Ron,

Yes, and in fact, the monitor *must* be dedicated to the P3VGA function
(unless you put a switch on the VGA cable), it cannot be shared with the PC.
The P3VGA connects directly to the monitor - no computer involved.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/14/2012 4:43 PM, KM4VX wrote:
> Will the P3SVGA be capable of direct connection to a monitor separate
> from the computer monitor that might be enabled for other uses with
> the K3? For my purposes if I am going to use a larger screen (may or
> may not be useful) I would want it to be a dedicated monitor that
> does not interfere with the normal use of the PC and its monitor.
> Thank you. Ron
>
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

Whether or not that can work might be monitor dependent - that is why I
did not mention it.
But even if the monitor input cables can be switched by the monitor
itself, it is still a dedicated "one at a time" connection.
It sounded to me like the original poster thought there was a PC
involved in the connection.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/14/2012 5:18 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote:

> I would also think that if one has a DVI and VGA output on the monitor, you
> could hook up both a PC and The P3VGA outputs to the same monitor and
> alternate between both inputs using the usual switch located on the monitor
> itself. This assumes the P3VGA output functions like most video cards and
> tolerates being in/out of circuit without dropping the output. This would
> be helpful if you only wanted to briefly view the P3VGA output while using
> the computer.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:58 PM
> To: KM4VX
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor
>
>
> Ron,
>
> Yes, and in fact, the monitor *must* be dedicated to the P3VGA function
> (unless you put a switch on the VGA cable), it cannot be shared with the PC.
> The P3VGA connects directly to the monitor - no computer involved.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>

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Ian Kahn, KM4IK

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

In reply to this post by KM4VX

And are we still looking at the P3SVGA shipping late this week or early
next?

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA
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K3 #281, P3 #688

On 2/14/2012 4:43 PM, KM4VX wrote:

> Will the P3SVGA be capable of direct connection to a monitor separate from
> the computer monitor that might be enabled for other uses with the K3? For
> my purposes if I am going to use a larger screen (may or may not be useful)
> I would want it to be a dedicated monitor that does not interfere with the
> normal use of the PC and its monitor. Thank you. Ron
>
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Rick WA6NHC

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4

Or for a few dollars more, get an HDTV with HDMI/DVI input (computer) and a
VGA input (P3), you can switch back and forth AND do PIP with the P3 while
watching 'the game'. ;-)

Add a frig and there's almost no reason to leave the shack/man cave. :D

Actually lately, the price for a monitor versus a HDTV of similar size, the
TV was cheaper and had higher resolution.

Rick WA6NHC

-----Original Message-----
From: Don Wilhelm

Whether or not that can work might be monitor dependent - that is why I
did not mention it.
But even if the monitor input cables can be switched by the monitor
itself, it is still a dedicated "one at a time" connection.
It sounded to me like the original poster thought there was a PC
involved in the connection.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/14/2012 5:18 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote:
> I would also think that if one has a DVI and VGA output on the monitor,
you
> could hook up both a PC and The P3VGA outputs to the same monitor and
> alternate between both inputs using the usual switch located on the
monitor

> itself. This assumes the P3VGA output functions like most video cards and
> tolerates being in/out of circuit without dropping the output. This would
> be helpful if you only wanted to briefly view the P3VGA output while using
> the computer.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Wilhelm
> Ron,
>
> Yes, and in fact, the monitor *must* be dedicated to the P3VGA function
> (unless you put a switch on the VGA cable), it cannot be shared with the

Bill K9YEQ

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4

Don,

I use this process regularly when repair or using PC's that have VGA inputs.
My personal desktop uses DVI. I do this intentionally. I would also like
to correct my previous email posting to mean monitor inputs. I used
"outputs" which is totally wrong.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----
Whether or not that can work might be monitor dependent - that is why I did
not mention it.
But even if the monitor input cables can be switched by the monitor itself,
it is still a dedicated "one at a time" connection.
It sounded to me like the original poster thought there was a PC involved in
the connection.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/14/2012 5:18 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote:

> I would also think that if one has a DVI and VGA output on the
> monitor, you could hook up both a PC and The P3VGA outputs to the same
> monitor and alternate between both inputs using the usual switch
> located on the monitor itself. This assumes the P3VGA output
> functions like most video cards and tolerates being in/out of circuit
> without dropping the output. This would be helpful if you only wanted
> to briefly view the P3VGA output while using the computer.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Ron,
>
> Yes, and in fact, the monitor *must* be dedicated to the P3VGA
> function (unless you put a switch on the VGA cable), it cannot be shared
with the PC.
> The P3VGA connects directly to the monitor - no computer involved.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR

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Bill K9YEQ

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

In reply to this post by Rick WA6NHC

I believe with PIP and HDMI you still can only do VGA or DVI, one at a time.
Watching the tube as PIP is sweet, I must admit.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Rick Bates
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:42 PM
To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

Or for a few dollars more, get an HDTV with HDMI/DVI input (computer) and a
VGA input (P3), you can switch back and forth AND do PIP with the P3 while
watching 'the game'. ;-)

Add a frig and there's almost no reason to leave the shack/man cave. :D

Actually lately, the price for a monitor versus a HDTV of similar size, the
TV was cheaper and had higher resolution.

Rick WA6NHC

-----Original Message-----
From: Don Wilhelm

Whether or not that can work might be monitor dependent - that is why I did
not mention it.
But even if the monitor input cables can be switched by the monitor itself,
it is still a dedicated "one at a time" connection.
It sounded to me like the original poster thought there was a PC involved in
the connection.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/14/2012 5:18 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote:
> I would also think that if one has a DVI and VGA output on the
> monitor,
you
> could hook up both a PC and The P3VGA outputs to the same monitor and
> alternate between both inputs using the usual switch located on the
monitor

> itself. This assumes the P3VGA output functions like most video cards
> and tolerates being in/out of circuit without dropping the output.
> This would be helpful if you only wanted to briefly view the P3VGA
> output while using the computer.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Wilhelm
> Ron,
>
> Yes, and in fact, the monitor *must* be dedicated to the P3VGA
> function (unless you put a switch on the VGA cable), it cannot be
> shared with the

PC.
> The P3VGA connects directly to the monitor - no computer involved.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR

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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

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Close - but it looks like a week or two later as we have just received
the boards from assembly and they need to be tested and packaged in
manufacturing here. Also, we are in final testing on the firmware for
the SVGA.

Eric
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On 2/14/2012 3:07 PM, Ian Kahn - Ham wrote:

> And are we still looking at the P3SVGA shipping late this week or early
> next?
>
> --Ian
>
> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
> Roswell, GA
> [hidden email]
> K3 #281, P3 #688
>
>
> On 2/14/2012 4:43 PM, KM4VX wrote:
>> Will the P3SVGA be capable of direct connection to a monitor separate from
>> the computer monitor that might be enabled for other uses with the K3? For
>> my purposes if I am going to use a larger screen (may or may not be useful)
>> I would want it to be a dedicated monitor that does not interfere with the
>> normal use of the PC and its monitor. Thank you. Ron
>>
>> --
>> View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-Use-of-Dedicated-Monitor-tp7285610p7285610.html
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Ian Kahn, KM4IK

Re: P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

Thanks for the reply, Eric. And, bummer! I'm eager to get my P3
display up on the big 19' monitor.

73,

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA
[hidden email]
K3 #281, P3 #688

On 2/15/2012 2:38 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> Close - but it looks like a week or two later as we have just received
> the boards from assembly and they need to be tested and packaged in
> manufacturing here. Also, we are in final testing on the firmware for
> the SVGA.
>
> Eric
> ---
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>
>
> On 2/14/2012 3:07 PM, Ian Kahn - Ham wrote:
>> And are we still looking at the P3SVGA shipping late this week or early
>> next?
>>
>> --Ian
>>
>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>> Roswell, GA
>> [hidden email]
>> K3 #281, P3 #688
>>
>>
>> On 2/14/2012 4:43 PM, KM4VX wrote:
>>> Will the P3SVGA be capable of direct connection to a monitor
>>> separate from
>>> the computer monitor that might be enabled for other uses with the
>>> K3? For
>>> my purposes if I am going to use a larger screen (may or may not be
>>> useful)
>>> I would want it to be a dedicated monitor that does not interfere
>>> with the
>>> normal use of the PC and its monitor. Thank you. Ron
>>>
>>> --
>>> View this message in context:
>>> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-Use-of-Dedicated-Monitor-tp7285610p7285610.html
>>> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
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