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Paul-30

Trying out the SPLIT macro...

I'm following the instructions in the programmer's guide, but my screens don't match up with the manual.
I have the latest version of the K3 utility, ends in "30".

Here's the problems:

To create this macro and assign it to a K3 front panel switch, you'll
need to complete all of steps 1-8 below. Once you've been through the process one time, you'll find creating or
modifying macros very easy.
1. Run K3 Utility.
2. Click on the Command Tester/K3 Macros tab. <==== no K3 Macros tab, just "Command Tester"
3. Click on the Edit Macros button at the top of the screen. This brings
up the macro edit window.
4. In MACRO 1's Macro Label field, enter the label "SPLIT+2".
5. In the Macro Commands field, enter:
SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB5;RT0;XT0;
Note: The number 5 in the "UPB5" command is not a value in kHz; it is an
index into a table of step sizes. UPB5
moves VFO B up 2 kHz, DNB5 moves it down 2 kHz, etc. (there are similar
commands for VFO A). For the full list of UP/DN command variations, see the DN (down) command (page 7).
6. Click on Send Macros 1-8 to K3. Exit the edit window by clicking <======= no such "Send Macros 1-8 to K3"
Save. <======= clicked on SAVE
<<<<<==== the K3 goes into SPLIT when I click on the Macro button in the config util, but VFOB doesn't change at all.....
Never got past this point.

.....within the Command Tester by clicking on its associated button. (The
label won't flash on VFO B when this is
done from K3 Utility - only when using the assigned switch at the K3.)
7. At the K3, locate CONFIG:MACRO x menu entry. Tap '1' if the menu
entry label is not already "MACRO 1".
8. Hold PF1 to assign PF1 to MACRO 1. Exit the menu.
From then on, using PF1 will flash SPLIT+2 and execute the above sequence

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks
Paul
WY7I
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wayne burdick

Re: Trying out the SPLIT macro...

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On Oct 28, 2009, at 10:04 AM, Paul wrote:

> I'm following the instructions in the programmer's guide, but my
> screens don't match up with the manual.
> I have the latest version of the K3 utility, ends in "30".

Paul, you need K3 Utility revision 1.2.10.26 or later. I think you
have something from September.

You also need the latest K3 firmware. We'll be going to beta with
revision 3.52 momentarily.

tnx
Wayne
N6KR

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Dick Dievendorff

Re: Trying out the SPLIT macro...

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You'll need to use the most current K3 Utility version 1.2.10.27, which will
be published later today or tomorrow.

I believe you're probably using K3 Utility 1.2.9.30, which has none of the
K3 macro support.

Dick, K6KR

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:04 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] Trying out the SPLIT macro...

I'm following the instructions in the programmer's guide, but my screens
don't match up with the manual.
I have the latest version of the K3 utility, ends in "30".

Here's the problems:

To create this macro and assign it to a K3 front panel switch, you'll
need to complete all of steps 1-8 below. Once you've been through the
process one time, you'll find creating or
modifying macros very easy.
1. Run K3 Utility.
2. Click on the Command Tester/K3 Macros tab. <==== no K3 Macros tab, just
"Command Tester"
3. Click on the Edit Macros button at the top of the screen. This brings
up the macro edit window.
4. In MACRO 1's Macro Label field, enter the label "SPLIT+2".
5. In the Macro Commands field, enter:
SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB5;RT0;XT0;
Note: The number 5 in the "UPB5" command is not a value in kHz; it is an
index into a table of step sizes. UPB5
moves VFO B up 2 kHz, DNB5 moves it down 2 kHz, etc. (there are similar
commands for VFO A). For the full list of UP/DN command variations, see the
DN (down) command (page 7).
6. Click on Send Macros 1-8 to K3. Exit the edit window by clicking
<======= no such "Send Macros 1-8 to K3"
Save. <======= clicked on SAVE
<<<<<==== the K3 goes into SPLIT when I click on the Macro button in the
config util, but VFOB doesn't change at all.....
Never got past this point.

.....within the Command Tester by clicking on its associated button. (The
label won't flash on VFO B when this is
done from K3 Utility - only when using the assigned switch at the K3.)
7. At the K3, locate CONFIG:MACRO x menu entry. Tap '1' if the menu
entry label is not already "MACRO 1".
8. Hold PF1 to assign PF1 to MACRO 1. Exit the menu.
From then on, using PF1 will flash SPLIT+2 and execute the above sequence

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks
Paul
WY7I
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KK7P

Re: Trying out the SPLIT macro...

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> Anyone have any advice?

yes, the version of K3 Utility you have is too old. The version that
supports the Macro transfer is not yet on the web site. It will be
there soon.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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Dave Van Wallaghen

Re: Trying out the SPLIT macro...

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Hey Wayne,

The website has a link to the new K3 Utility 1.2.10.27 but when you
click on it, it is still pointing to 1.2.9.30.

Or am I jumping the gun here ;-)

73,
Dave W8FGU

Wayne Burdick wrote:

> On Oct 28, 2009, at 10:04 AM, Paul wrote:
>
>> I'm following the instructions in the programmer's guide, but my
>> screens don't match up with the manual.
>> I have the latest version of the K3 utility, ends in "30".
>
>
> Paul, you need K3 Utility revision 1.2.10.26 or later. I think you
> have something from September.
>
> You also need the latest K3 firmware. We'll be going to beta with
> revision 3.52 momentarily.
>
> tnx
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
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Dick Dievendorff

Re: Trying out the SPLIT macro...

You're jumping the gun here. We're working on it right now.

Dick

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Trying out the SPLIT macro...

Hey Wayne,

The website has a link to the new K3 Utility 1.2.10.27 but when you
click on it, it is still pointing to 1.2.9.30.

Or am I jumping the gun here ;-)

73,
Dave W8FGU

Wayne Burdick wrote:

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Mike Reublin

Re: Trying out the SPLIT macro...

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2. Click on the Command Tester/K3 Macros tab.
This is incorrect. Use #3 below. It's a menu item, and brings up a separate screen.

3. Click on the Edit Macros button at the top of the screen. This brings
up the macro edit window.

It's Edit, then choose Command Tester/K3 Macros..

73, Mike NF4L

Paul wrote:

> I'm following the instructions in the programmer's guide, but my screens don't match up with the manual.
> I have the latest version of the K3 utility, ends in "30".
>
> Here's the problems:
>
> To create this macro and assign it to a K3 front panel switch, you'll
> need to complete all of steps 1-8 below. Once you've been through the process one time, you'll find creating or
> modifying macros very easy.
> 1. Run K3 Utility.
> 2. Click on the Command Tester/K3 Macros tab. <==== no K3 Macros tab, just "Command Tester"
> 3. Click on the Edit Macros button at the top of the screen. This brings
> up the macro edit window.
> 4. In MACRO 1's Macro Label field, enter the label "SPLIT+2".
> 5. In the Macro Commands field, enter:
> SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB5;RT0;XT0;
> Note: The number 5 in the "UPB5" command is not a value in kHz; it is an
> index into a table of step sizes. UPB5
> moves VFO B up 2 kHz, DNB5 moves it down 2 kHz, etc. (there are similar
> commands for VFO A). For the full list of UP/DN command variations, see the DN (down) command (page 7).
> 6. Click on Send Macros 1-8 to K3. Exit the edit window by clicking <======= no such "Send Macros 1-8 to K3"
> Save. <======= clicked on SAVE
> <<<<<==== the K3 goes into SPLIT when I click on the Macro button in the config util, but VFOB doesn't change at all.....
> Never got past this point.
>
>
> .....within the Command Tester by clicking on its associated button. (The
> label won't flash on VFO B when this is
> done from K3 Utility - only when using the assigned switch at the K3.)
> 7. At the K3, locate CONFIG:MACRO x menu entry. Tap '1' if the menu
> entry label is not already "MACRO 1".
> 8. Hold PF1 to assign PF1 to MACRO 1. Exit the menu.
> From then on, using PF1 will flash SPLIT+2 and execute the above sequence
>
> Anyone have any advice?
>
> Thanks
> Paul
> WY7I
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Mike Reublin

Re: Trying out the SPLIT macro...

This applied to V1.2.10.23
Mike

Mike wrote:

> 2. Click on the Command Tester/K3 Macros tab.
> This is incorrect. Use #3 below. It's a menu item, and brings up a separate screen.
>
> 3. Click on the Edit Macros button at the top of the screen. This brings
> up the macro edit window.
>
> It's Edit, then choose Command Tester/K3 Macros..
>
> 73, Mike NF4L
>

Guy, K2AV

Re: Trying out the SPLIT macro...

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'ends in "30"' is not particularly descriptive, nor did you list your
firmware version. New Macro material in programmer's guide material is going
to require utility 1.2.10.27 and at least beta firmware 3.52 in place.

I wouldn't spend anytime on anything trouble-shooting unless you are at
1.2.10.27 and 3.52. Field testers and pre-beta testers have been very busy
finding things and Wayne et al have been very busy with fixes on stuff
reported back from the 3.30's and new features.

IMHO everyone not specifically hanging on to the most recent production
firmware should go to utility 1.2.10.27 and public beta firmware 3.52. From
where I sit, there's a huge amount of work under the dam. After the
upgrade, a retest on any prior problem would be useful.

Just upgraded my last pre-beta to public 3.52. All seems well.

73, Guy.

On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 1:04 PM, Paul <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I'm following the instructions in the programmer's guide, but my screens
> don't match up with the manual.
> I have the latest version of the K3 utility, ends in "30".
>
> Here's the problems:
>
> To create this macro and assign it to a K3 front panel switch, you'll
> need to complete all of steps 1-8 below. Once you've been through the
> process one time, you'll find creating or
> modifying macros very easy.
> 1. Run K3 Utility.
> 2. Click on the Command Tester/K3 Macros tab. <==== no K3 Macros tab, just
> "Command Tester"
> 3. Click on the Edit Macros button at the top of the screen. This brings
> up the macro edit window.
> 4. In MACRO 1's Macro Label field, enter the label "SPLIT+2".
> 5. In the Macro Commands field, enter:
> SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB5;RT0;XT0;
> Note: The number 5 in the "UPB5" command is not a value in kHz; it is an
> index into a table of step sizes. UPB5
> moves VFO B up 2 kHz, DNB5 moves it down 2 kHz, etc. (there are similar
> commands for VFO A). For the full list of UP/DN command variations, see the
> DN (down) command (page 7).
> 6. Click on Send Macros 1-8 to K3. Exit the edit window by clicking
> <======= no such "Send Macros 1-8 to K3"
> Save. <======= clicked on SAVE
> <<<<<==== the K3 goes into SPLIT when I click on the Macro button in the
> config util, but VFOB doesn't change at all.....
> Never got past this point.
>
>
> .....within the Command Tester by clicking on its associated button. (The
> label won't flash on VFO B when this is
> done from K3 Utility - only when using the assigned switch at the K3.)
> 7. At the K3, locate CONFIG:MACRO x menu entry. Tap '1' if the menu
> entry label is not already "MACRO 1".
> 8. Hold PF1 to assign PF1 to MACRO 1. Exit the menu.
> From then on, using PF1 will flash SPLIT+2 and execute the above sequence
>
> Anyone have any advice?
>
> Thanks
> Paul
> WY7I
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