Introduction portable, highperformance panadapter for the kx3 transceiver allows you to see the current band, in real time, with spans of 2200 khz. Elecraft kx3 resources category is a curation of web resources on, elecraft kx3 yahoo group, kx3 companion app, elecraft kx3 the magic radio. This site is for those interested in the elecraft kx3 portable hf transceiver. Portable, highperformance panadapter the px3 panadapter adds a visual dimension to signal hunting, with fast, realtime spectrum and waterfall displays of band activity. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the kx3,k3 and k3s. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. New elecraft px3 panadapter for the kx3 worldwidedx radio forum. The p3 has a faster sweep rate and better sensitivity than most builtin panadapters.
Build it yourself option you can purchase this item as a kit or factory assembled. A 192 khz usb sound card such as the asus xonar u7 or the steinberg ur22 are good choices and allow you to see 192khz of the spectrum at once. It communicates with the rig through lpbridge or lpb2, which greatly extends the capability of the rig by allowing multiple applications to easily connect to the rig and share its serial port. Side kx will make your kx3 ready for travel and use in a varienty of conditions. Frequent firmware uploads from elecraft are available to incorporate changes in technology. I contacted them 1 week before the warranty expired and had an excellent experience with customer service. I have no interest in adding power to my kx3 qrp rig, but i am looking forward to elecraft selling the adapater. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. I tried everything i could think of to resolve this issue and finally gave up.
Elecraft px3 panadapter for the kx3 ham radio ham events. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. For voicemodes with the kx3, i use the elecraft mh3 hand microphone and have received reports of very good transmit audio. It graphically displays a portion of the spectrum 2 to 200 khz wide. Introduction the p3s bright, fullcolor lcd has both spectral and waterfall displays, and new optional tx metering and signal envelope monitoring. About elecraft kx3 and powersdr the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Radio is a completely new type of rig controller, based on the wizkers framework. Kxline consisting of the kx2 and kx3 transceivers, the px3 panadapter. Aside from the cable interface i set the kx2 to the data a mode and dialed the power back to 5w as recommended by elecraft.
It is optional because the kxpa100 is factory calibrated t. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log posted on april 17, 20 by monty the other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on. Elecraft announces px3 panadapter for kx3 ham radio ham. Many others, like the elecraft kx3 and kx2, which look much more like a traditional radio, are also based on sdr architecture. The kx2 firmware as originally released did not support am mode, but there is a free firmware update available from elecraft to support am. Part 2 of the unboxing of the elecraft px3 panadapter. Every so often the elecraft paddles will miss a dit or a dah. I first tried forming it into a bipod, but then got the idea of attaching it. Elecraft frequency memory editor, works for k3, k3s, and kx3. Touch display by adafruit that is made for the raspberry and have a nice panadapter in a small box ready to be used on portable with the kx3.
Wizkersradio chrome app that supports the kx3, kx2, kxpa100 and even the xg3. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and. You can seen the quick notes and a link to the elecraft px3 companion datasheet here. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new releases become available. It uses direct frequency conversion with internal dsp software so no external computer is required. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software.
The portable elecraft kx3 going for the summit with the kx3 and kx3 2m4m this 6 x 9 spiral bound hard copy is designed to go on the road or to the summit with you. I want to sell my factory built elecraft kx3 system. Optionally you can use an external bluetooth keyboard connected to your android device. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters. Feb 02, 2009 from another perspective, elecraft s way of continually upgrading customers radios both in hardware and software is a good thing. Oct 12, 20 sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software. I had to pay to ship it to elecraft and they split the cost for the return. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdrradio, and sdr sharp, and they are all the. Screen may be split to simulataneously show both spectrum and waterfall displays. Many software features were in preliminary form or not yet implemented, so this is, of necessity, just a first look. The main category is elecraft kx3 that is about elecraft kx3 resources. Win4k3suite supports the sdrplay as a panadapter with the elecraft k3, k3s, kx3 and kx2 providing a 1. Kx32 ultimate heatsink kit for the elecraft kx3 pro audio.
Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3, k3s and kx3. Elecraft announces px3 panadapter for kx3 just a quick note. Great to hear a kx3 amplifier will soon be available from elecraft. The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. View and download elecraft kx3 owners manual online. Hannes, dl9sco and dieter, dj6te have outdone themselves with this setup. I did have to send the kx3 back to elecraft last november for an exterior blemish some of the letters were flaking off. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the kx3,k3 and k3s for the kx3 all you need to do is connect the kx3 iq output to the linein of your sound card.
The original project has been developed by aa6e and published on this month issue of qst. Jun 18, 20 this was shamelessly ripped from the kx3 reflector, originally posted by n6kr and saved here for future reference. Hf digital modes, qrp tagged elecraft px3 panadapter for the kx3. Since i bought an lppan sometime last year, i should probably compare them both so people on the fence can decide which one to get. Elecraft px3 panadapter for the kx3 unboxing part 2 of 3. The kx3 shown here in position when used as my base station rig. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3.
The new elecraft px3 panadapter display adds a visual dimension to signal hunting with fast real time spectrum and waterfall displays of band activity. The kx3 is a great radio but the elecraft paddles are very questionable. In some cases i refer to promised features in the present tense because elecraft has committed to include them. Trying out sdrplay rsp as elecraft k3s panadapter sdrplay. Elecraft makes the matching px3 panadapter for the kx3, but since it relies on the iq output, it is not compatible with the kx2. Icometc would probably just come out with a k3ii a year later. Elecraft k3 or k3s, p3, sp3 and kat500kpa500 or kpa500 ham radio dust cover. Just as the sdr design has changed the way the rig works, the new compact fo.
With the advent of increased 15w power output for the elecraft kx3, more owners than ever are finding it difficult to keep their rigs cool. From another perspective, elecrafts way of continually upgrading customers radios both in hardware and software is a good thing. New elecraft px3 panadapter for the kx3 worldwidedx radio. This was shamelessly ripped from the kx3 reflector, originally posted by n6kr and saved here for future reference. I posted an article on my other blog about the new px3 panadapter for the kx3. A nite ize gear tie seems to do a decent job of supporting the mfj1820t 20 m whip antenna on my elecraft kx3.
Indeed, almost all of the major manufacturers implement sdr technology in their current product lines. Monday evening, before putting it on the air, i updated the kx2 firmware to the latest beta release which includes the new am mode. Front panel closely resembles that of the k3 including most of its operating features. September 07, 20 dg0jbj using elecraft kx3 with hdsdr hardware requirements. A tiny panadapter for your kx3 with the raspberry pi kx3. I may moderate, that does not mean i know everything, although i do tell my wife i know it all,,, i need help deciding the value of my system so i can sell it. For a detailed reference please read the official elecraft k3 and kx3. Elecraft kx 3 1606 meters ssbcwdataamfm 10 w pep 100 w with kxpa100 amp rtc and battery charger board 1. Yaesu 817nd vs elecraft kx3 differences for portable use. Ham radio deluxe, cat control support for k3, kx3, k2 and most other rigs. Hi everyone, heres a brief list of common commands with explanations of the elecraft k3kx3 programming language.
The company is most notable for the elecraft k3 high performance hf. The px3 offers superior sensitivity and dsp processing, giving you the ability to see signals down to the kx3 s noise floor. Jan 31, 2012 ae6lx from interviews w6nia who gives an overview of the elecraft k3 transceiver and the p3 panadapter. When i got the unit out of the sealed storage i found that it was not responsive. You can point and click on signals by rotating and tapping the px3s select knob. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. Several years ago i acquired a new kx3 with auto tuner and filters to only having to place the unit in storage. Nap3 is a panadapter display program based on a combination of powersdrif from wu2x and powersdr v2. Ae6lx from interviews w6nia who gives an overview of the elecraft k3 transceiver and the p3 panadapter. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the kx3,k3 and k3s for the kx3 all you need to do is connect the.
The kx3 is one of the latest software defined radios. The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for. Elecraft tech advised me to check the tan ribbon cable which cleared the screen and i had audio. Turning to the software, it seems as if the most popular psk31 software is fldigi, by w1hkj, so i downloaded and installed that on the old laptop. Heres the link to his detailed post with instructions and. Apr 17, 20 kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log posted on april 17, 20 by monty the other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr.
The portable elecraft kx3 going for the summit with the kx3 and kx32m4m this 6 x 9 spiral bound hard copy is designed to go on the road or to the summit with you. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Its small size and weight make it ideal for travel or field use. My kx3 is the heart of my kx3 travel kit and of my enhanced kx3 travel kit. Comparing the elecraft kx2 with the lnr precision ld. This video shows how to use the built in software panadapter. The elecraft kx3 books with the expansion of the kx3 to include the kxpa100, px3, and 2m and 4m options, many operators are finding the need for consolidated tutorials for the entire product line based on their operating preferences. The px3 is fully integrated with the elecraft kx3, utilizing its serial control port and rx iq signals. Apr 22, 2014 the original project has been developed by aa6e and published on this month issue of qst. Initially after adding the ifout board on the k3, i wanted to add some sort of panadapter. The elecraft kx3 utility helps you update, configure, calibrate, and use your kx3 transceiver. I again attempted a software update and i was successful.
This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday feb 15 2015, and till today elecraft kx3 and powersdr has been followed for a total of 470 times. The panadapter tracks the kx3 s vfo frequency and filter settings via onscreen cursors. Mt takes a look at the latest tech elecraft kx3 by thomas witherspoon k4swl all photos courtesy of the author y ou may have noticed that in the past few years, while more and more software defined radios sdrs are appearing on the market, fewer and fewer traditional tabletop shortwave receivers are being introduced. It is the only rig controller app which will work as well on an android phone or tablet, a chromebook, or a mac, linux or windows computer. I tried everything i could think of to resolve this issue and. Win4k3suite, windows control program for k3, kx3, kpa500, kat500 and the p3 panadapter. We are proud to announce the release of the ultimate heatsink for the elecraft kx3. Ive only had my elecraft kx2 since monday evening and have been so busy, ive only had an hour or so to tinker with this pocket transceiver. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdr.
Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and. Today elecraft announced a new portable panadapter, the px3 for use with its popular portable kx3 hf rig. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. Win4k3suite tutorial using the k3 kx3 panadapter youtube. Jul 15, 2017 aside from the cable interface i set the kx2 to the data a mode and dialed the power back to 5w as recommended by elecraft. Jan 25, 2016 yaesu 817nd vs elecraft kx3 differences for portable use 57 25 jan 2016 amateur radio getting started popular portable operation i use and love both the yaesu 817nd and elecraft kx3. Sep 12, 2014 part 2 of the unboxing of the elecraft px3 panadapter. So i recently have purchased an elecraft p3 panadapter to go with my k3.
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