Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Kx3ui provides a graphical interface for controlling the elecraft kx3 from your mac. Transceivers amplifiers antenna tuners panadapters k3 remote system antennas accessories test equipment full solder kits books elecraft wear gift certificate. Current k3, k30 mini and k3s production firmware k3 mcu 5. In fact, apple tech support said i need to get it from elecraft. Full support for point and click frequency changes for both vfos.
Rugby amateur transmitting society home elecraft k3 by g7bqm. While on that page, be sure to also check out toms kat500ui for management of the. Use the link given below and proceed to the developers website in order to download elecraft p3 utility free. Macloggerdx from don agro, ve3vrw, a mac logging program that supports the elecraft k3 k2. The elecraft k3 is a simple rig to setup in writelogs sdr wizard. K3inetwork provides remote control of the elecraft k3 or kx3 via a wifi network and pc or mac connected to the k3kx3 serial port. Evening all from the uk tried to upgrade my k3 with the latest firmware using my mac and the new 64bit utility. Elecraft k2 with kio2 and k2100, k3, k3s, kx2, kx3.
K3ui provides a graphical interface for controlling the elecraft k3 from your mac. I am very impressed with the ability to control the rigs cw keying and ptt functions through the serial connector on the back of the rig. The common filename for the programs installer is k3util. K3s high performance transceiver firmware and utility elecraft. Rumlog is a logging, qsl handling and printing tool, especially made for the short wave dxer, made by a dxer. Current k3, k3 0 mini and k3s production firmware all versions of the k3 transceivers use the same production firmware and utility for the operating system.
Elecraft continues to be the only amateur radio equipment line that provides updates and software that actively supports users on os x. You can connect with a wired serial port or using the pigtail wireless serial adapter. If there is anyone who has set their mac up to work with the k3s, i would appreciate your input. There are many schematics and diagrams for those who learn best by reading. After connecting the data cable, turn the powervolume knob clockwise until you hear a click and turn the device on. I have a kx3 and a k3 that i use with a signalink usb. Logging programs that support k3 kx3 k2 the software provided for download on this page is provided as a free service to our customers and is provided asis without warranty. Overall, though, i think skookumlogger is a better native mac contest logger. Handson learners will enjoy working through exercises designed to. Your computer or usbserial adapter likely has a de9p connector so you will need a straightthrough cable with a de9s connector on the computer. As with all of toms software, it is available freeofcharge and can be. All elecraft products in production use the ftdi chipset for this function. Heres a short video on how i use a mac to decode cw transmissions from a ham radio.
Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. I use an elecraft k1, kenwood at230, intel powered mac running os 10. Free elecraft k3 utility software download elecraft k3. Discussion in ham equipment started by moleculo, sep 15, 20. Elecraft k3s frequently asked questions pdf download. My family and i are swapping out to macs for christmas. Machamradio, programs for the mac, including many with k3 support. Elecraft k3 utility lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Kx3ui provides a graphical interface for controlling the elecraft kx3. What makes this app nice to use is that it includes builtin driver interfaces for just about any usbserial or serial interface you could put on a mac. K3netserver is a server application for the mac that provides twoway communication between an iphone via wifi and an elecraft k3 or kx3 radio attached to the mac via a. Well, i worked on bringing everything over the last few days, including all my radio software. Primary options are the 100 w pa, automatic antenna tuner and fullclone second receiver. Handson learners will enjoy working through exercises designed to illustrate the kx3s many features.
Monty, ive had good luck with the same set up, except i set the global offset to 8ooo and the offset in the kx3 menu to 8000. Feb 27, 2020 our antivirus check shows that this download is clean. We used the n1mm logging software and interfacing it for cw operation was a snap. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. This allows elecraft to provide roofing filters with bandwidths as narrow as 200 hz, while upconversion designs have roofing filters typically 3,000 to 15,000 hz in width. Windows for k3 suite best viewed at 1080p fullscreen win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3, k3s and kx3 transceivers supporting all options such as the secondary receiver, antenna tuner, and others, as well as the kpa500 amplifier, the kat500 antenna tuner. To have the computers do the tedious, mundane work, data collection is automated by making extensive use of scpi commands controlling lab gear and.
As with all of toms software, it is available freeofcharge and can be downloaded here. To make this procedure repeatable, well calibrate starting with writelogs sdr receiver if ranges completely blank, like this. I went this route with the belief that i could run both windows and mac software using parallels. The app has a cwdata terminal builtin that uses the radios builtin. However, we must warn you that downloading elecraft p3 utility from an external source releases fdm lib from any responsibility. The rs232 1 serial port in the k3 is part of the kio3 module. It was originally introduced to mac users in mac os 9. Latest updates on everything utility software related. However, we must warn you that downloading elecraft p3 utility from an external source releases fdm lib from any.
However, the noise reduction could not be engaged and attempts at rs232 connection in order to use the k3 utility software to store the configuration and perform firmware updates failed on both mac osx and win 7 platforms, the former with both rs232 only and via a ftdi usb converter. The kx3 version of win4k3suite provides full control of the kx3 as well as a sound card based spectrum scope displaying kx3 signals in real time. Elecraft software configuration and update software for the elecraft kline of hardware, including the k3s, k3, kx3, p3, px3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, and more. The remotetx ham radio remote control system is an economical way to control your amateur radio station through the internet with a phone, tablet, mac or pc.
Anyone who has purchased a k3 will continue to receive email support and firmware updates when they are made available. Elecraft p3 utility lies within system utilities, more precisely general. Specifically, k3netserver is designed to work with the k3inetwork app to allow remote control of the k3 from the users iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. Elecraft k3 or k3s, p3, sp3 and kat500kpa500 or kpa500 ham radio dust cover. It was time to buy a new pc for the house you wouldnt believe how old my pc was and i decided to buy a mac mini. While on that page, be sure to also check out toms kat500ui for management of the elecraft kat500 automatic antenna tuner. Elecraftk3 k3 usb upgrade, mac and ft8, cat control not working. For k3, if your kusb cable has a silver sheath on the wire, it is no longer supported. The ftdi driver allows your computer to create a virtual com port so that the utility can communicate with the elecraft product. Mac shareware software download library for macintosh. Using ipad to control amateur radio software duration.
The actual developer of the free program is elecraft, inc. The actual developer of the free program is elecraft inc. Pc software for the elecraft k3 mac os x applications for the elecraft k3 and kx3 apple iphone and android. Our antivirus check shows that this download is clean. All the same features as the k3 version with a hybrid software defined radio interface. Macloggerdx from don agro, ve3vrw, a mac logging program that supports the elecraft k3k2. Hi don, the equivalent system information doesnt give the com number. For the mac computer, there is no need to install the driver, but.
Elecraft k3 sdr setup writelog contesting software. There does seem to be an issue with nap3 that the offset will be lost sporadically when changing bands or modes but then correct itself if you click on an offset by mode button in the menu. The one feature of rumped that i find cool for portable contesting is the ability to key the kx3 without a winkeyer using rumped. They are considered unsupported, contributed utilities.
Mar 03, 2015 although in beta release, tom has made k3 memory manager available on his website. Amateur radio satellite tracking and logging software for macintosh. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. This is done by downloading the rtx04 image file below and then using the etcher software program to copy the image to a 8gb or larger micro sdcard. Today i got the nap3 panadapter software for windows running on the mac, interfaced to my elecraft k3 through the lppan and creative labs emu0202. It would be nice to have a way for the wsjtx software to switch it because i forget half the time. All needed cables are included and strapping is done with small pcbs included, only ipconfigurations etc. Unlike some competing downconversion designs, the k3 also provides 6meter coverage, as well. K3netserver is a server application for the mac that provides twoway communication between an iphone via wifi and an elecraft k3 or kx3 radio attached to the mac via a serial cable. The app has a cwdata terminal builtin that uses the radios builtin cwdata decode functionalit. I work in an rf lab where part of the time we test and evaluate radios. If you wish to use k3inetwork or k3iditdah with a mac computer attached to your k3 kx3 via a serial port. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is virus free.
This module adds highperformance 2meter capability to the elecraft k3 1606 meter transceiver. A 9pin, de9s connector is mounted on the k3s back panel. My k3 was one of two that were used at my clubs field day this year and everyone seemed quite comfortable using it. May 30, 2012 heres a short video on how i use a mac to decode cw transmissions from a ham radio. Elecraft will continue to honor all warranties and will continue to fully support the k3. View and download elecraft k3 owners manual online. All the offsets we compute depend on the frequency the sdr is tuned to.
Basic logging features are included for the higher bands up to 1. Elecraft rig control applications for mac sparkys blog. To have the computers do the tedious, mundane work, data collection is automated by making extensive use of scpi commands controlling lab gear and then using statistics to determine when tests are complete. K3netserver provides a communication link between an idevice app via wifi and an elecraft k3 radio via usbserial port. Current k3, k30 mini and k3s production firmware all versions of the k3 transceivers use the same production firmware and utility for the operating system. Rrc1258mkiis elecraft k3 twin is a complete package with hardware and software for the elecraft k3 twin concept. Upgrading the elecraft k3 with k3s components bridging the gap. Windows for k3 suite best viewed at 1080p fullscreen win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3, k3s and kx3 transceivers supporting all options such as the secondary receiver, antenna tuner, and others, as well as the kpa500 amplifier, the kat500 antenna tuner and the p3 panadapter or lppan. Fullyshielded, compact module 3 x 5 x 1 fits inside the k3. You can buy the k3 fully assembled, tested and aligned. Elecraft offers no fewer than eight significant options for the k3 plus various plugin filters and accessories. This book follows the general approach taken by the kx3s big siblings book. Although in beta release, tom has made k3 memory manager available on his website.
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