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Greg - AB7R

Re: A 'My K3's coming question'

Make sure you do a communications test with the K3 Utility program. I have an MK2R+
connected to the K3 for rig control but for some reason I cannot do FW updates through
it. I have to disconnect the MK2R+ and connect a serial cable to do updates.

-------------------------
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
K3#0009

On Wed Nov 7 8:03 , "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" sent:

>FWIW I have a USInterface.com Navigator arriving soon. One USB cable to plug
>into the PC, the Navigator provides high-quality soundcard, COM ports, FSK,
>K1EL and nice knobs on the front.
>
>If you or anyone else is after a good solution then this is worth
>considering.
>
>Simon Brown, HB9DRV
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Julian G4ILO" [hidden email]>
>>
>> That's useful, Simon. I've had a few direct replies about the serial
>> cable wiring but what about the audio connections? Would standard
>> 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo jack cables suffice? Is any resistive attenuator
>> needed, such as I've used in the home made cables for most other
>> radios?
>
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Greg - AB7R

Re: A 'My K3's coming question'

Trevor,

The accessory power connection on the K3 is rated at .5-Amp, not 1-Amp.

-------------------------
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
K3#0009

On Wed Nov 7 9:34 , "David Ferrington, M0XDF" sent:

>Hmm, made me think, the DIGI KEYER (and microKEYER) requires power if it
>doesn't come on the CAT/RS232 port.
>Does the K3 provide power on the RS232 port? I expect not, in which case,
>I'll need to provide power from the K3's 1A Acc 12v output - it is 1A is it
>not?
>
>
>On 7/11/07 14:19, "Trevor Smithers" [hidden email]> sent:
>
>>> USInterface.com Navigator arriving soon. One USB cable to plug
>>> into the PC, the Navigator provides high-quality soundcard, COM ports, FSK,
>>> K1EL and nice knobs on the front.
>>
>>> If you or anyone else is after a good solution then this is worth
>>> considering.
>>
>> Very similar to the latest Microkeyer by the look of it
>> http://www.microham-usa.com/Products/MKII.html
>>
>> 73 to all
>> Trevor G0KTN
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Joe Subich, W4TV

RE: A 'My K3's coming question'

In reply to this post by Greg - AB7R

> Make sure you do a communications test with the K3 Utility
> program. I have an MK2R+ connected to the K3 for rig
> control but for some reason I cannot do FW updates through
> it. I have to disconnect the MK2R+ and connect a serial
> cable to do updates.

MK2R+ (and all other microHAM interfaces) do not reflect handshake
to the application. If the K3 Utility requires handshake (like
TenTec) it will not be possible to do firmware updates through
a microHAM interface.

With all of the interfaces (microKEYER microKEYER II, MK2R+), it
will be necessary to set the radio type (Radio port in Router)
to "None" while doing an update to prevent Router's polling from
interrupting the update.

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
[hidden email]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Greg - AB7R
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:03 AM
> To: 'elecraft'; 'Simon Brown ' (HB9DRV)
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A 'My K3's coming question'
>
>
> Make sure you do a communications test with the K3 Utility
> program. I have an MK2R+ connected to the K3 for rig
> control but for some reason I cannot do FW updates through
> it. I have to disconnect the MK2R+ and connect a serial
> cable to do updates. ------------------------- 73, Greg -
> AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 K3#0009 On Wed Nov 7 8:03 ,
> "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" sent: >FWIW I have a USInterface.com
> Navigator arriving soon. One USB cable to plug >into the PC,
> the Navigator provides high-quality soundcard, COM ports,
> FSK, >K1EL and nice knobs on the front. > >If you or anyone
> else is after a good solution then this is worth
> >considering. > >Simon Brown, HB9DRV > >----- Original
> Message ----- >From: "Julian G4ILO" [hidden email]>
> >> >> That's useful, Simon. I've had a few direct replies
> about the serial >> cable wiring but what about the audio
> connections? Would standard >> 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo jack
> cables suffice? Is any resistive attenuator >> needed, such
> as I've used in the home made cables for most other >>
> radios? > >_______________________________________________

Greg - AB7R

RE: A 'My K3's coming question'

In reply to this post by Greg - AB7R

Thanks Joe. I did not know about changing the Radio to none. I'll try that this evening and see how it goes.

-------------------------
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
K3#0009

On Wed Nov 7 10:56 , "Joe Subich, W4TV" sent:

>
>> Make sure you do a communications test with the K3 Utility
>> program. I have an MK2R+ connected to the K3 for rig
>> control but for some reason I cannot do FW updates through
>> it. I have to disconnect the MK2R+ and connect a serial
>> cable to do updates.
>
>MK2R+ (and all other microHAM interfaces) do not reflect handshake
>to the application. If the K3 Utility requires handshake (like
>TenTec) it will not be possible to do firmware updates through
>a microHAM interface.
>
>With all of the interfaces (microKEYER microKEYER II, MK2R+), it
>will be necessary to set the radio type (Radio port in Router)
>to "None" while doing an update to prevent Router's polling from
>interrupting the update.
>
>73,
>
> ... Joe Subich, W4TV
> microHAM America
> http://www.microHAM-USA.com
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
> [hidden email]
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email]
>> [[hidden email]','','','')">[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Greg - AB7R
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:03 AM
>> To: 'elecraft'; 'Simon Brown ' (HB9DRV)
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A 'My K3's coming question'
>>
>>
>> Make sure you do a communications test with the K3 Utility
>> program. I have an MK2R+ connected to the K3 for rig
>> control but for some reason I cannot do FW updates through
>> it. I have to disconnect the MK2R+ and connect a serial
>> cable to do updates. ------------------------- 73, Greg -
>> AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 K3#0009 On Wed Nov 7 8:03 ,
>> "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" sent: >FWIW I have a USInterface.com
>> Navigator arriving soon. One USB cable to plug >into the PC,
>> the Navigator provides high-quality soundcard, COM ports,
>> FSK, >K1EL and nice knobs on the front. > >If you or anyone
>> else is after a good solution then this is worth
>> >considering. > >Simon Brown, HB9DRV > >----- Original
>> Message ----- >From: "Julian G4ILO" [hidden email]>
>> >> >> That's useful, Simon. I've had a few direct replies
>> about the serial >> cable wiring but what about the audio
>> connections? Would standard >> 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo jack
>> cables suffice? Is any resistive attenuator >> needed, such
>> as I've used in the home made cables for most other >>
>> radios? > >_______________________________________________
>

Vic K2VCO

Re: A 'My K3's coming question'

In reply to this post by Joe Subich, W4TV

Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

> MK2R+ (and all other microHAM interfaces) do not reflect handshake
> to the application. If the K3 Utility requires handshake (like
> TenTec) it will not be possible to do firmware updates through
> a microHAM interface.

It doesn't require handshaking.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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