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recarter

Remote control software

I sent out a request for information about radio control software last week. Briefly, I find the K2 user interface to be a little awkward, particularly when accessing configuration settings. A computer control software package could fix these complaints. I didn't get any leads for good software from the group, but I found this.

http://www.callsignsoftware.com/k2.html

This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll be waiting anxiously for their first release.

Regards
Rich - KE1EV
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Craig Rairdin

RE: Remote control software

I'm confused about these guys. They said "30 days" about 17 months ago. The
last update to the K2 page was over a year ago and promised it would be
ready soon.

But if you go to their download page (updated last month) it mentions "K2
bug fixes, improvements, and additional diagnostics", "K2/PC profiler used
to better match your combination of PC and K2", and "K2 support for audio
filters". And the Purchase page lets you purchase a version of
HamStationExtreme that includes K2 support.

But on the other hand these pages reference the K2 page for the latest info,
which talks about this as a future product.

You should buy a copy and tell us how it goes. :-)

Craig
NZ0R
K1 #1966
K2/100 #4941

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Subject: [Elecraft] Remote control software

I sent out a request for information about radio control software last week.
Briefly, I find the K2 user interface to be a little awkward, particularly
when accessing configuration settings. A computer control software package
could fix these complaints. I didn't get any leads for good software from
the group, but I found this.

http://www.callsignsoftware.com/k2.html

This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll be waiting anxiously for their
first release.

Regards
Rich - KE1EV
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Don Wilhelm-3

RE: Remote control software

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Rich,

Take a look at Ham Radio Deluxe - easily customizable and free - also includes PSK31.
Another control program that I have found to be very good is the N4PY software.
A Google will find the URLs for you.

73,
Don W3FPR

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>
> I sent out a request for information about radio control software
> last week. Briefly, I find the K2 user interface to be a little
> awkward, particularly when accessing configuration settings. A
> computer control software package could fix these complaints. I
> didn't get any leads for good software from the group, but I found this.
>
> http://www.callsignsoftware.com/k2.html
>
> This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll be waiting
> anxiously for their first release.
>
> Regards
> Rich - KE1EV
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John Huffman-2

Re: Remote control software

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N4PY software and Ham Radio Deluxe both do what you want and are available now.

73 de NA8M
John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Rairdin" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 12:07 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Remote control software

I'm confused about these guys. They said "30 days" about 17 months ago. The
last update to the K2 page was over a year ago and promised it would be
ready soon.

But if you go to their download page (updated last month) it mentions "K2
bug fixes, improvements, and additional diagnostics", "K2/PC profiler used
to better match your combination of PC and K2", and "K2 support for audio
filters". And the Purchase page lets you purchase a version of
HamStationExtreme that includes K2 support.

But on the other hand these pages reference the K2 page for the latest info,
which talks about this as a future product.

You should buy a copy and tell us how it goes. :-)

Craig
NZ0R
K1 #1966
K2/100 #4941

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Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 10:37 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Remote control software

I sent out a request for information about radio control software last week.
Briefly, I find the K2 user interface to be a little awkward, particularly
when accessing configuration settings. A computer control software package
could fix these complaints. I didn't get any leads for good software from
the group, but I found this.

http://www.callsignsoftware.com/k2.html

This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll be waiting anxiously for their
first release.

Regards
Rich - KE1EV
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recarter

RE: Remote control software

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Yes, Ham Radio Delux is a nice package, but it doesn't do anywhere near what HamStationExtreme does. For instance, you can't use it to adjust your filters. I too do a lot of PSK-31. I use DxLab. I don't know if HamStationExtreme has a plug-in for this package. If not, I hope they add support.

BTW: It looks like callsignsoftware is shipping the K2 product. It is listed at $69. As soon as I get my amplifier installed, I'm planning to order.

Regards
Rich KE1EV

---- Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Rich,
>
> Take a look at Ham Radio Deluxe - easily customizable and free - also includes PSK31.
> Another control program that I have found to be very good is the N4PY software.
> A Google will find the URLs for you.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > [mailto:elecraft-bounces+w3fpr=[hidden email]]On Behalf
> > Of [hidden email]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 11:37 AM
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> > Subject: [Elecraft] Remote control software
> >
> >
> > I sent out a request for information about radio control software
> > last week. Briefly, I find the K2 user interface to be a little
> > awkward, particularly when accessing configuration settings. A
> > computer control software package could fix these complaints. I
> > didn't get any leads for good software from the group, but I found this.
> >
> > http://www.callsignsoftware.com/k2.html
> >
> > This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll be waiting
> > anxiously for their first release.
> >
> > Regards
> > Rich - KE1EV
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recarter

Re: Remote control software

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Paul
I can't really test this since I don't have my KPA100 completed yet. I poked around with Ham Radio Delux as much as I could, and I can't seem to find any method of setting the filters (both XFIL and AFDSP) on the K2. I don't mean selecting, I mean setting. This would mean filter low freq and bandwidth, and various DSP constant settings. There doesn't appear to be any way to set most of the menu selections including these filter settings. If I am incorrect, please let me know.

Thanks
Rich

---- "Paul Gates wrote:

> What do you mean by adjusting your filters? I do it with Ham Radio Deluxe.
>
>
> Paul, KD3JF
> EX: WA4JGI, WA8TER
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> ----- Original Message ----
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> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Remote control software
>
>
> Yes, Ham Radio Delux is a nice package, but it doesn't do anywhere near what HamStationExtreme does. For instance, you can't use it to adjust your filters. I too do a lot of PSK-31. I use DxLab. I don't know if HamStationExtreme has a plug-in for this package. If not, I hope they add support.
>
> BTW: It looks like callsignsoftware is shipping the K2 product. It is listed at $69. As soon as I get my amplifier installed, I'm planning to order.
>
> Regards
> Rich KE1EV

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Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF

Re: Remote control software

That probably means that Elecraft haven't documented CAT commands to do it.

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> Paul
> I poked around with Ham Radio Delux as much as I could, and I can't seem to find any method of setting the filters (both XFIL and AFDSP) on the K2. I don't mean selecting, I mean setting. This would mean filter low freq and bandwidth, and various DSP constant settings. There doesn't appear to be any way to set most of the menu selections including these filter settings. If I am incorrect, please let me know.
>
>

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Simon (HB9DRV)

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From: "Simon Brown" <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Remote control software

Looking at the docs I don't see any way of doing this. If I am wrong let me
know - I'll add it to HRD.

Simon Brown
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bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce
bigger and better idiots. So far the Universe is winning." -- Rich Cook.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[hidden email]>
>
>
>> Paul
>> I can't really test this since I don't have my KPA100 completed yet. I
>> poked around with Ham Radio Delux as much as I could, and I can't seem to
>> find any method of setting the filters (both XFIL and AFDSP) on the K2.
>> I don't mean selecting, I mean setting. This would mean filter low freq
>> and bandwidth, and various DSP constant settings. There doesn't appear
>> to be any way to set most of the menu selections including these filter
>> settings. If I am incorrect, please let me know.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Rich
>

Charles Greene-2

Re: Remote control software

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OM,

Elecraft has documented the CAT commands well. I use MixW, and it
can control anything controllable on the K2. I can set both the
analog and digital filters. You can simulate a button push with CAT
command, and MixW lets you send <CATCMD:xxyy> For example here's a
CAT command for
setting the mode and xtal filters to FL1 from any previous setting on
the
K2:
<MODE:BPSK31><UNLOCKTX><CLEARWINDOW><CATCMD:K23;SW18;SW10;MD9;FW00001;FW00002;SW33;FW00001;>

73, Chas W1CG

At 03:59 PM 3/2/2006, G8IFF/KC8NHF wrote:

>That probably means that Elecraft haven't documented CAT commands to do it.
>
>[hidden email] wrote:
>>Paul
>> I poked around with Ham Radio Delux as much as I could, and I
>> can't seem to find any method of setting the filters (both XFIL
>> and AFDSP) on the K2. I don't mean selecting, I mean
>> setting. This would mean filter low freq and bandwidth, and
>> various DSP constant settings. There doesn't appear to be any way
>> to set most of the menu selections including these filter
>> settings. If I am incorrect, please let me know.
>>
>>
>
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Rich McCabe

Re: Remote control software

Well actually, you CANT control the volume on a K2 :)

As far as setting filters. Callsign Software has full DSP control via the
interface. Not only that it reads the filter values and labels the buttons.

Rich

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Greene" <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Remote control software

> OM,
>
> Elecraft has documented the CAT commands well. I use MixW, and it can
> control anything controllable on the K2. I can set both the analog and
> digital filters. You can simulate a button push with CAT command, and
> MixW lets you send <CATCMD:xxyy> For example here's a CAT command for
> setting the mode and xtal filters to FL1 from any previous setting on the
> K2:
> <MODE:BPSK31><UNLOCKTX><CLEARWINDOW><CATCMD:K23;SW18;SW10;MD9;FW00001;FW00002;SW33;FW00001;>
>
> 73, Chas W1CG
>
> At 03:59 PM 3/2/2006, G8IFF/KC8NHF wrote:
>>That probably means that Elecraft haven't documented CAT commands to do
>>it.
>>
>>[hidden email] wrote:
>>>Paul
>>> I poked around with Ham Radio Delux as much as I could, and I can't
>>> seem to find any method of setting the filters (both XFIL and AFDSP) on
>>> the K2. I don't mean selecting, I mean setting. This would mean filter
>>> low freq and bandwidth, and various DSP constant settings. There
>>> doesn't appear to be any way to set most of the menu selections
>>> including these filter settings. If I am incorrect, please let me know.
>>>
>>>
>>
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Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU

Re: Remote control software

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I believe the programming manual suggests this be done with the front
panel emulation mode, so the sequence would be to enter that mode, press
MENU, press BAND- to get to CAL, Press Menu, Press BAND - to get to FIL,
press Menu, etc. It is probably OK for an automated DSP program for
aligniing the filters, but it may be a bit frantic for normal use.
Leigh/WA5ZNU
On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 1:11 pm, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote:

> From: "Simon Brown" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Remote control software
>
>
> Looking at the docs I don't see any way of doing this. If I am wrong
> let me know - I'll add it to HRD.
>
> Simon Brown
> ---
> http://blog.hb9drv.ch/
>
> "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to
> build
> bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to
> produce
> bigger and better idiots. So far the Universe is winning." -- Rich
> Cook.
>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <[hidden email]>
>>
>>
>>> Paul
>>> I can't really test this since I don't have my KPA100 completed yet.
>>> I poked around with Ham Radio Delux as much as I could, and I can't
>>> seem to find any method of setting the filters (both XFIL and AFDSP)
>>> on the K2. I don't mean selecting, I mean setting. This would mean
>>> filter low freq and bandwidth, and various DSP constant settings.
>>> There doesn't appear to be any way to set most of the menu selections
>>> including these filter settings. If I am incorrect, please let me
>>> know.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Rich
>>
>

Simon (HB9DRV)

Re: Remote control software

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If anyone would like to help HRD add this level of Filter support - please
contact me off-list. If you have MSN Messenger or SKYPE we can put this
together very quickly, initially by using the HRD Macro buttons.

In HRD I do support the FW filter options but not the special DSP stuff,
sadly Peter PH1PH (SK) sold his K2 before we got this done.

Simon Brown
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bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce
bigger and better idiots. So far the Universe is winning." -- Rich Cook.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Greene" <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Remote control software

> OM,
>
> Elecraft has documented the CAT commands well. I use MixW, and it can
> control anything controllable on the K2. I can set both the analog and
> digital filters. You can simulate a button push with CAT command, and
> MixW lets you send <CATCMD:xxyy> For example here's a CAT command for
> setting the mode and xtal filters to FL1 from any previous setting on the
> K2:
> <MODE:BPSK31><UNLOCKTX><CLEARWINDOW><CATCMD:K23;SW18;SW10;MD9;FW00001;FW00002;SW33;FW00001;>

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