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vtnn43e

Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

Is it possible to use a keyboard in a standalone configuration to send PSK and CW with a KX3? I am considering getting a KX3 and would really like to use it portable without bringing a PC or needing any other external devices. In looking at the manual (page 28) it seems as if you can only use a keyboard if you have the rig hooked up to a PC.

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Zack

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Bruce Beford-4

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

There is no provision for connecting a keyboard directly to the KX3. An
external device, i.e. netbook, NUE-PSK modem, etc would be needed to do what
you are asking.
Bruce/N1RX

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

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Zack,

The KX3 cannot natively connect a keyboard, but you might want to look
at the K1EL K42 for CW (not PSK).
The AMQRP NUE-PSK Digital Modem will do the same for PSK or CW.

There may be other products that perform a similar function, but these
are 2 that I am aware of.
Of course, a PC will do that task easily as well.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/18/2014 7:55 AM, [hidden email] wrote:
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> Is it possible to use a keyboard in a standalone configuration to send PSK and CW with a KX3? I am considering getting a KX3 and would really like to use it portable without bringing a PC or needing any other external devices. In looking at the manual (page 28) it seems as if you can only use a keyboard if you have the rig hooked up to a PC.
>
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Chris Del Plato KQ2RP

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

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With a tablet:

http://kx3companion.com/

72,
Chris KQ2RP
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Raymond Sills

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

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And there is also the Ham Central Terminal. It communicates with the
KX3 via the ACC1 (RS-232) port on the rig and mirrors the received
data (CW, PSK31 or RTTY) that is decoded by the KX3. Internally, the
HCT will save the most recent 80 characters decoded, and permit you to
scroll backward to pick up something you may have missed. It also has
internal logging capability, as well as additional message memories
and macros.

The NUE-PSK modem will permit you to save a raw "snapshot" of all
decoded data on a USB thumb drive as a text file. But it does not do
logging. It does have message memories.

I have both devices, and each works quite well. They both use a
standard PS2 keyboard, which is available in compact versions,
suitable for portable/field operation. And each device is very low
power, and can operate over a range of voltages, via external
sources. The HCT will also run via an internal standard 9 V battery.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211

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Thorpe, Jeffrey

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

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Looks like a great app, just wish there was an iPad version.

Jeff, KG7HDZ

> On Jul 18, 2014, at 5:39 AM, "Chris Del Plato KQ2RP" <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> With a tablet:
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> http://kx3companion.com/
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wayne burdick

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

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The Elecraft PX3 pandapter also has a keyboard connector. We have a bit more firmware to write to complete text display and keyboard support.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Jul 18, 2014, at 6:08 AM, Ray Sills <[hidden email]> wrote:

> And there is also the Ham Central Terminal. It communicates with the KX3 via the ACC1 (RS-232) port on the rig and mirrors the received data (CW, PSK31 or RTTY) that is decoded by the KX3. Internally, the HCT will save the most recent 80 characters decoded, and permit you to scroll backward to pick up something you may have missed. It also has internal logging capability, as well as additional message memories and macros.
>
> The NUE-PSK modem will permit you to save a raw "snapshot" of all decoded data on a USB thumb drive as a text file. But it does not do logging. It does have message memories.
>
> I have both devices, and each works quite well. They both use a standard PS2 keyboard, which is available in compact versions, suitable for portable/field operation. And each device is very low power, and can operate over a range of voltages, via external sources. The HCT will also run via an internal standard 9 V battery.
>
> 73 de Ray
> K2ULR
> KX3 #211
>
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Peter Pauly

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

Wayne, do you anticipate being able to decode/encode any other modes with
the PX3/keyboard? JT65 seems to be getting very popular (with myself
included). Any hope for the future?

On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 12:59 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:

> The Elecraft PX3 pandapter also has a keyboard connector. We have a bit
> more firmware to write to complete text display and keyboard support.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> On Jul 18, 2014, at 6:08 AM, Ray Sills <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > And there is also the Ham Central Terminal. It communicates with the
> KX3 via the ACC1 (RS-232) port on the rig and mirrors the received data
> (CW, PSK31 or RTTY) that is decoded by the KX3. Internally, the HCT will
> save the most recent 80 characters decoded, and permit you to scroll
> backward to pick up something you may have missed. It also has internal
> logging capability, as well as additional message memories and macros.
> >
> > The NUE-PSK modem will permit you to save a raw "snapshot" of all
> decoded data on a USB thumb drive as a text file. But it does not do
> logging. It does have message memories.
> >
> > I have both devices, and each works quite well. They both use a
> standard PS2 keyboard, which is available in compact versions, suitable for
> portable/field operation. And each device is very low power, and can
> operate over a range of voltages, via external sources. The HCT will also
> run via an internal standard 9 V battery.
> >
> > 73 de Ray
> > K2ULR
> > KX3 #211
> >
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Peter Pauly

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

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Wayne, do you anticipate being able to decode/encode any other modes with
the PX3/keyboard combination? JT65 seems to be getting very popular (with
myself included). Any hope for the future?

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wayne burdick

Re: Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

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This is unlikely as a KX3 built-in mode, but when I get a chance I'll read up on the JT65 demodulation process.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Jul 18, 2014, at 10:36 AM, Peter Pauly <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Wayne, do you anticipate being able to decode/encode any other modes with the PX3/keyboard? JT65 seems to be getting very popular (with myself included). Any hope for the future?
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 12:59 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
> The Elecraft PX3 pandapter also has a keyboard connector. We have a bit more firmware to write to complete text display and keyboard support.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> On Jul 18, 2014, at 6:08 AM, Ray Sills <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > And there is also the Ham Central Terminal. It communicates with the KX3 via the ACC1 (RS-232) port on the rig and mirrors the received data (CW, PSK31 or RTTY) that is decoded by the KX3. Internally, the HCT will save the most recent 80 characters decoded, and permit you to scroll backward to pick up something you may have missed. It also has internal logging capability, as well as additional message memories and macros.
> >
> > The NUE-PSK modem will permit you to save a raw "snapshot" of all decoded data on a USB thumb drive as a text file. But it does not do logging. It does have message memories.
> >
> > I have both devices, and each works quite well. They both use a standard PS2 keyboard, which is available in compact versions, suitable for portable/field operation. And each device is very low power, and can operate over a range of voltages, via external sources. The HCT will also run via an internal standard 9 V battery.
> >
> > 73 de Ray
> > K2ULR
> > KX3 #211
> >
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