PX3 firmware version 1.35 beta is now available for download from the Elecraft website. Follow the link on how to download and install beta firmware to your PX3 ->
HERE It is also recommended that you download and install the latest PX3 Utility. The new Utility allows 'Save Configuration' to back up the USB keyboard macros and text messages.
While we work on updating the PX3 manual, please refer to "PX3_Keyboard_QuickStart.pdf" which is included in the beta zip archive, for more information on setting up and using a USB keyboard with the PX3.
1.35 release notes:
MCU 1.35 / 10/12/2015
* Added USB keyboard support (see PX3_Keyboard_QuickStart.pdf for usage), most keyboards are supported except Bluetooth, Apple and those with mice.
* Added separate font for Text Decode, which can be different than system font.
* Three lines of RX text, 2 lines of TX text.
* Added 7x11 font which was introduced on the P3
* Added serial commands #USB, #BCN,#BCI, #BCL, #TXM, #TXH to support keyboard.
* Added ability CR and LF in text messages ‘\r’ for CR, ‘\n’ for LF
* Fixes wrong direction spectrum when VFO A is tuned on 2 meters.
* Fixes default values for USB keyboard values when upgrading.
* Fixes ‘smearing’ U-shaped VFO A cursor when fixed tune is enabled.
* Fixes bug with some older units that could have prevented USB from operating.
* Fixes Ctrl-Alt-R keyboard replay, removes garbage characters.
* Fixes missing characters entered with key when no keyboard attached.
* Fixes a problem with RefLvl being too high after upgrading firmware.
* Fixes an issue with display freezing when RIT/XIT was adjusted on KX3
* Fixes displayed frequency not updating when RIT was turned off.
* Limits waterfall size when text display is active, so menus are displayed correctly.
* OSB amplitude and phase serial commands added.
Kind regards,
Paul
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