Photos of the new elecraft kx2 replies one of the benefits of being an inside exhibitor at the dayton hamvention is the ability to visit with vendors and exhibitors on thursday, prior to all of the traffic that happens on friday, saturday and sunday. Radio is a completely new type of rig controller, based on the wizkers framework. Here, youll find links for high quality radios covering hfvhfuhf. I havent done much circuit experimentation recently, and for a good reason. Start hdsdr and select your soundcard, which is connected to the kx3s iq output. I am the proud owner of an elecraft kx3 tranceiver, which i picked up partially as a reward for my recent extra class ham radio license upgrade and partially to expand my radio operating abilities. Sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software.
This page is dedicated to how to use the kx3 remotely with the kx3 companion app. Since the kx3s max power is 12 watts and the radio gods are mistreating us, i use an rm italy. Kx has been the software leader for complex analytics on massivescale streaming data for over two decades. I tried everything i could think of to resolve this issue and. Hand microphone with updown buttons internal widerange automatic antenna tuner, 20 w nimh charger roofing dual bandwidth filter for ssbcwdata external hiperf 1606 m power amplifier, 100 w external widerange 100 w atu with dual antenna jacks attached precision keyer paddle internal 2. This site is dedicated to bringing you useful products that you can use with your kx3kx2kx1, other qrp rigs, meters etc. Yet it puts out up to 10 watts, covers 9 bands, and shares many features with the kx3. T h i s i s a k x 3, p x 3 pan adaptor, a n d a x 1. Just as all eq settings, we can only give you starting points for your transceiver. Hannes, dl9sco and dieter, dj6te have outdone themselves with this setup. That is, if you have recently purchased elecraft products, you already have most of the items listed in this section already incorporated into your radio. I use my kx3 out portable, normally in quite harsh conditions on sota summits through out the year. I have played with hdsdr and elecraft kx3 for a while. About elecraft kx3 and powersdr the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
Like all the elecraft tuners, the antenna tuner in the kx3 is fast and wide range. May 15, 20 that elecraft part kx3pckt is a kx3 connector cable kit with everything you need to interface the radio to an amplifier, pc, footswitch ptt and all that sort of stuff. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. 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. The kx3 specifications indicate a nominal 10 watts output. Start hdsdr and select your soundcard, which is connected to the kx3 s iq output. 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. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. You will also find links to other items that i think will make your. September 07, 20 dg0jbj using elecraft kx3 with hdsdr hardware requirements. Alerts, enhancements and application notes topics in this section apply to the elecraft products have been incorporated into all product models now shipping.
Kenwood ts530sp hf amateur transceiver ham radio powers on, changes channels discussion in amateur gear ebay auctions ending soon started by ebay, mar 30, 2020. You must listen to yourself through it monitor system or through a nearby receiver and headphones. Heil sound headset adapter cables ad1kx3 free shipping on. The portable kx3 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. This will supplement my field testing report, so some upgrades or modifications may ensue from the presales testing cycle. Easy setup, clean layout, great rig control, and responsive service with tom cons.
View and download elecraft kx3 installation instructions manual online. T h e k x 3 h a s t h e a t u, r o o f i n g f i l t e r a n d r e a l t i m e c l o c k. The average supply noise level remained relatively constant compared to the ktec at 0. The main category is elecraft kx3 that is about elecraft kx3 resources. I tried everything i could think of to resolve this issue and finally gave up. The portable kx3 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. 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. Kx3 portable lipo power solution chuck prices weblog.
Technically the kx3 is already an sdr hardware components replaced by software through direct conversion receiver architectureso i think he meant to ask how use the kx3 s iq data in sdr applications as the elecraft manual calls them. Elecraft kx3 resources category is a curation of web resources on, elecraft kx3 and powersdr, elecraft kx3 yahoo group, kx3 companion app. Nap3 is a panadapter display program from pete, f5vnb. Like you, im always looking for better ways to do things. I wanted to see how kx3 would work with my flex3000 powersdr setup. Kx3kx1 and qrp accessories end fed antennas for the qrp. In the hamshack, my kx3 sits on a north georgia qrp club small rig stand built by paul kelley, w4kly photos. Elecraft k2, k3, kx3, kx2 pegasus plus kenwood ts850, ts950. It has the extra heatsink and sidekick side panels and sidekick cover. Pignology, llc is a small app and hardware development company focusing on amateur radio and portable operations. 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. While hdsdr is an excellent piece of software i am more familiar with powersdr as i have used it over 2 years. So, im kind of stuck with headphones to really hear well. Ive also taken it abroad to 3 islands on ea8 and to ct7.
Kenwood ts530sp hf amateur transceiver ham radio powers. Hi the kx3 specifications indicate a nominal 10 watts output. This page will be an ongoing blog, updated from time to time documenting my experiences with the kx3. Scott was really easy to deal with, answered all my emails promptly, delivery was prompt and came well packaged. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. Listed under the radio equipmenthf transceiverselecraft kx3 category that is about elecraft kx3. Every so often the elecraft paddles will miss a dit or a dah. Now the ranking is done based on dynamic range, which is only one measurement of reciever performance, but it is certainly one of the most important criteria, if not the most important. Superb receiver performance that you can hold in the palm of your hand. Ordered kx3 end panels and cover and same for my px3 for delivery to me whilst on holiday from the uk in florida. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3.
Elecraft kx3 audio power now that the kx3 can function as a full qro transceiver with the new amplifier, i find myself a bit disappointed with audio output power. The average supply noise level remained relatively constant compared to. The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for the k3, kx3 and kx2. The book may be thought of as a kx3 for dummies but it is actually a step above that. It should not have any effect on, or benefit for the 2m transmitter. Support questions for the various powersdr based open source programs referenced here, should. Listening to the kx3 there were numerous singlefrequency spurs on 160, 80, and 40m which changed frequency as the power draw varied. That is, if you have recently purchased elecraft products, you already have most of the items listed in this. Oct 12, 20 sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software. Elecrafts new kx2 stealth transceiver can go wherever your imagination takes you. Allows you to power both the elecraft kx3 and px3 from one paekx33 ac power supply.
It was plain from sherwoods testing that the kx3 was something special. If you do not see the correct version of the zip file, press the reloadrefresh button on our browser to update your browser cache. View and download elecraft kx3 owners manual online. Save the file to your beta folder you just created. Im guessing i could have gone on for another 510 minutes. Hand microphone with updown buttons internal widerange automatic antenna tuner, 20 w nimh charger roofing dual bandwidth filter for ssbcwdata external hiperf 1606 m power amplifier, 100 w external widerange 100 w atu with dual antenna jacks attached precision keyer paddle internal 2 m module, 2 w. However, if one wishes to use the radio for digital modes such as wsjt, some interface between the computer and the radio must be used to isolate audio between them and provide for other computer communication functions. I think this is true for new owners of the kx3 as well as for those who have been using elecraft products for a while. Kcomm fully integrates with the fldigi data modes software version 3. B o t h o f t h e s e i t e m s a r e i n g r e a t c o n d i t i o n. Elecraft kxbc3 nimh battery charger and real time clock. Apr 06, 2014 3 responses to kx3 portable lipo power solution congrats, a very nice solution. Full support for point and click frequency changes for both vfos.
The purchase was assisted with the sale of some underused equipment. The battery setup is what it is, the aa batteries allow some use, on rx for a long time, and limited tx at lower powers. The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. The kx3 is a great radio but the elecraft paddles are very questionable. With these connectors properly sorted, though, i think other software is opened up not just the sdr functions using the kx3s iq input and output but also hrd and the likes. Elecraft kx3 installation instructions manual pdf download. Simple elecraft kx3 and powersdr configuration i have played with hdsdr and elecraft kx3 for a while. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. The elecraft k3 and kx3 are remarkable transceivers.
Starting from version 8 uranus the piglet support has been expanded and now it not only suports the pigremote device but also can be used to control the kx3 remotely via kx3 companion. The ham radio transceiver elecraft k3 and be used with a number of computer programs. For voicemodes with the kx3, i use the elecraft mh3 hand microphone and have received reports of very good transmit audio. The program can be used by k3, k3s, kx3 and kx2 owners, and that the pc files can be shared without regard to the radio type but the kx3 has a broader. The kxpa100 kx3 combination is designed to interface with the kpa500 amplifier. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdr. Please help scott and his team with their work on this software with a donation if you use it and.
Get the latest sdr downloads for your flexradio signature series equipment. If you are a powersdrnap3 user the spectrum scope will take some time getting used to. For any serious use i would want a higher capacity higher voltage battery anyway. My kx3 is modified by adding a heat sink for the hf6m transmitter. Even with the most efficient speaker i can find, i cant really get a comfortable audio level. 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 467 times.
Kcomm also supports ipc logging messages from gmfsk and fldigi allowing contacts logged using the user interface of. According to the datasheet, leakage currents dominate and the output voltage rises. The 2m transverter uses 5054 mhz as if so the whole 2 meter band is covered. Protecting the elecraft kx3 on the hills k x 3, p x 3 pan adaptor, a n d a x 1. In rtty such precautions do not appear to be necessary. Dec 25, 2012 i have played with hdsdr and elecraft kx3 for a while. My kx3 is the heart of my kx3 travel kit and of my enhanced kx3 travel kit. The australian dollar was 92 cents to the usd then. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters.
Of course this only happens as long as the kx3 is not connected. In addition, specific models mentioned in the ham radio forums elecraft kx3 accessories and more are here for future reference. Thanks to stateoftheart construction techniques, its only 5. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdrradio, and sdr sharp, and they are all the. When operating a mode such as psk, which presents a continuous output, what is the recommended power output.