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Gary Lee-2

terminal window in k3 utility

Is this actually a full duplex serial connection to the k3?
I am totally blind, so consider the following.
Can I set up psk sending through the paddles, and route the decoded output
through the serial port so I can read it using the screen reader on my pc?

I've never done digital modes before, but want to give them a try, and the
k3 looks like the way to do it.

73, and thanks for the help.

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: terminal window in k3 utility

Gary,

Yes, I believe you can do that. Set the K3 for PSK D data mode and tune
the K3 (with a narrow filter) until you hear the PSK 'warble'. You can
send using either the paddles or the text input area of the K3 Utility's
Terminal tab. The decoded receive text will be displayed in the larger
screen area. Be certain to select PSK 31 in the terminal window.

If you succeed with PSK, you can also operate RTTY in a similar way -
select RTTY in the terminal window and set the K3 for FSK D.

Remember that sending IM (as one character) is the immediate stop TX
indicator - otherwise there is a delay after you stop sending to go from
transmit to receive.

73,
Don W3FPR

Gary Lee wrote:

> Is this actually a full duplex serial connection to the k3?
> I am totally blind, so consider the following.
> Can I set up psk sending through the paddles, and route the decoded output
> through the serial port so I can read it using the screen reader on my pc?
>
> I've never done digital modes before, but want to give them a try, and the
> k3 looks like the way to do it.
>
> 73, and thanks for the help.
>
>

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Dick Dievendorff

Re: terminal window in k3 utility

In reply to this post by Gary Lee-2

The K3's Utility's Terminal page program uses the K3's internal decoder and
shows the output on a PC screen. Although you might send with paddles, you
may also use the PC keyboard. There are also a few "memory" buttons to
store things you might say often, like your call, QTH, etc.

There are other "full feature" terminal programs like MMTTY and DigiPan that
use the computer's sound card for decoding. The K3 Utility's terminal
program was intended for casual "kick the tires" sort of use and to show off
the K3's ability to decode CW in the radio.

Supported modes are CW, RTTY and PSK 31.

73 de Dick, K6KR

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Is this actually a full duplex serial connection to the k3?
I am totally blind, so consider the following.
Can I set up psk sending through the paddles, and route the decoded output
through the serial port so I can read it using the screen reader on my pc?

I've never done digital modes before, but want to give them a try, and the
k3 looks like the way to do it.

73, and thanks for the help.

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Bob Garrett

Re: terminal window in k3 utility

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Hello Don,

When I go the the digital mode on the Mode switch and atempt to send using
the paddles, nothing happens. When I push the xmit switch I'm in SSB. What
am I missing.

73, Bob K3UL

PS: Gary let me know how you make out with the terminal.

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: terminal window in k3 utility

Bob,

There are 2 'modes' - the first is DATA mode set by the MODE switch, and
the second is the type of data mode set by the DATA MD button.

The K3 must be in DATA mode, and to use the paddles for transmit, the
DATA mode must be set for PSK D (psk31) or FSK D (rtty).

I am not certain how hams like you and Gary would know the correct
setting for the mode and DATA MD unless you first have a sighted helper
or other assist to read the display.

73,
Don W3FPR

Bob Garrett wrote:

> Hello Don,
>
> When I go the the digital mode on the Mode switch and atempt to send using
> the paddles, nothing happens. When I push the xmit switch I'm in SSB. What
> am I missing.
>
> 73, Bob K3UL
>
> PS: Gary let me know how you make out with the terminal.
>
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Richard Ferch

Re: terminal window in k3 utility

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There are software commands that can be used to select any of the K3's four
data submodes.

The DT0; command selects DATA A, DT1; selects AFSK A, DT2; selects FSK D and
DT3; selects PSK D.

If you are using the K3 Utility, you can use the Command Tester to send one
of these commands to ensure that the K3 is in the desired data submode.

73,
Rich VE3KI

Don W3FPR wrote:

> I am not certain how hams like you and Gary would know the correct
> setting for the mode and DATA MD unless you first have a sighted helper
> or other assist to read the display.

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: terminal window in k3 utility

Rich,

That is an excellent solution - I don't normally use the K3 Utility
Command Tester or Terminal window for things like that, so I just did
not think of it. I am more of a 'knobs and buttons' guy except when I
am running digital modes.

Along that same line, it may be that visually impaired K3 operators may
do well to download and study the K3 Programmer's Reference manual to
see if issuing commands through K3Utility or other terminal programs
would be an easy way to set up the K3 for any particular set of
operating conditions. Setting up macros/memories in K3 Utility may also
be helpful.

73,
Don W3FPR

Richard Ferch wrote:

> There are software commands that can be used to select any of the K3's four
> data submodes.
>
> The DT0; command selects DATA A, DT1; selects AFSK A, DT2; selects FSK D and
> DT3; selects PSK D.
>
> If you are using the K3 Utility, you can use the Command Tester to send one
> of these commands to ensure that the K3 is in the desired data submode.
>
> 73,
> Rich VE3KI
>
> Don W3FPR wrote:
>
>
>> I am not certain how hams like you and Gary would know the correct
>> setting for the mode and DATA MD unless you first have a sighted helper
>> or other assist to read the display.
>>
>
>
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