Comparing the elecraft kx2 with the lnr precision ld. Win4k3suite for the kx3 and kx2 brings big station performance to these radios. Mar 08, 2015 therefore, after quite some struggle with browsers and security, it was a relief to find out that i could run the k2 settings retrieval software from the command line in windows by just typing in javaws params. My sponsor has made mention on a few occasions of can you actually talk to anyone on these radios you build. You will be connecting the w2 to the computer with a kxusb cable that was included with the w2 when it was shipped from the factory. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Hampod dot com accessibility for amateur radio meterreader page. If youre asking to just move the serial to usb adapter into the rig, there is no gain. Elecraft doesnt have a dealer in the uk, or anywhere else for that matter except japan. Support for the elecraft w2 meter is now available.
Both 100watt and 10watt upgradeable models are available. The elecraft w2 wattmeter provides the fast, highbrightness led bar graphs you need to keep track of. Sep 03, 2015 i believe i have seen 5 or 6 k3s for sale recently in the swapmeet. The cblp3y cable will be available directly from elecraft. K2 vs k3 hi i looked through the archives and faqs and see the k3 is a all in one rig with top of line features. In 2015, elecraft introduced the k3s transceiver as a direct replacement for the k3 transceiver.
The elecraft k2 moves its if around based on which band, which mode, and which filter you have selected from its front panel. Most beneficial to those who own a k3kx3 transceiver, and especially those that already own a w2, is that we now have support for the elecraft w2 hfvhfuhf dual coupler swr wattmeter. Dec 24, 2016 in the words of someone else, i have a dream. About elecraft k2 reflector the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. March 22, 2016 for some time, ive wanted to put together a quickly deployable hf station that i can use from a backpack while hiking in the local mountains and. Monday evening, before putting it on the air, i updated the kx2 firmware to the latest beta release which includes the new am mode. Man kann uber diese schnittstelle auch, wie bei elecraft. The kx3 transceiver is a portable softwaredefined radio sdr transceiver with a fullfeatured knobandbutton interface.
Elecraft k2 links category is a curation of 21 web resources on, k2 modifications, setting the k2 dial calibration, a new knob for my k2. The elecraft w2 is a versatile, autoranging rf power and swr meter that utilizes remote sensing. It was founded in 1998 by wayne burdick and eric swartz. The elecraft w2 wattmeter provides the fast, highbrightness led bar graphs you need to keep track of transmitter and amplifier performance. 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. I would like the w2 wattmeter to be able to display delivered power, that is, forward power minus reflected power. The elecraft k2 project page 2 2e0dfu playing with. View and download elecraft k2 owners manual online. The w2s rs232 drive circuitry is intended for short cable lengths typically 6, but you can also use the elecraft kusb or other usbtors232 adapters, greatly extending the control cable length when required. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. Elecraft k3 utility lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The elecraft k3s, kx3, k2, tuners, and linear amp kits capture the excitement of building and operating your own fullfeatured hf systems. Nov 29, 2015 the remaining software required for remote control of our station is provided by the elecraft applications which control the kpa500 amplifier, kat500 autotuner, and w2 wattmeter which are used in our remote operating gateway setup. Software defined radioremote operating gateway part 2 client. Im not sure how you envision moving the audio to usb. Hampod pm2 meterreader manual 9k zip file 06252015 hampod w2 meterreader manual 9k zip file 02092017 w2 meterreader firmware v1. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is virus free. This is nice because one hampod can switch between both of those devices. The w2 works very fine and does a good job, especially with the w2.
This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday jul 23 2011, and till today elecraft k2 reflector has been followed for a total of 583. Win4k3suite will automatically send frequency and band information to the radios giving an automatic selection of pretuned antennas and full integration of the kpa500 via serial commands. Getting started on data modes with the elecraft k2 narrow band data modes such as psk31 and mfsk are excellent qrp modes, providing reliable copy at power levels of just a few watts. We also did some previous work with a flexradio software defined radio sdr in our station and we felt that an sdr would be a good platform to build a remote operating project around. Each of those variations adds a little complexity to its setup in writelogs sdr wizard. Page 5, what should i expect for support of the k3.
Price and availability will be announced prior to k3 shipments. Nov 19, 2008 elecraft k3 vs kenwoood ts590sg duration. If youre asking to do away with serial port comms entirely and go to usb only. N5eses version of the click on any picture to see a larger version elecraft t1 atu kit automatic antenna tuner notice. The elecraft w2 wattmeter client control application is just above commander. I work in an rf lab where part of the time we test and evaluate radios. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters. I think putting the usb port in the k3 would open a pandoras box re. Elecraft may elect to update them but makes no commitment to do so. If not, i would be curious to know why other than leaving the hobby or financial problems. Ok, mine isnt as historically significant or socially impactive as his, but everyones got to start somewhere. Up to two remote sensors can be attached, with various power and frequency ranges available see sensors, page 19. Elecraft k2 sdr setup writelog contesting software.
Both the kx3 and kx2 can be integrated with the kxpa100, kat500 and kpa500. Up to two remote sensors can be attached, with various power and frequency ranges available. The ftdi driver allows your computer to create a virtual com port so that the utility can communicate with the elecraft product. Please join us for the weekly elecraft ssb net, today sunday, 10 january 2016 at 18. Once i upgraded to the k3 using a second receiver off the k3s if output for the pan adapter was way too cumbersome for my. The next step in our software defined radioremote operating. Elecraft k1 qrp cw transceiver the k1 this is small but sophisticated, multiband, 5w, qrp cw rig combining a simple single conversion superhet receiver, a mixervfo controlled transmitter and a powerful control and display system, all in a small and very attractive box. How it works in addition to responding to button pushes with appropriate commands, the following is performed endlessly. Elecrafts stateoftheart k3s transceiver offers a unique combination of ultrahigh performance and affordability. The w2 s builtin rs232 port allows you to use a computer to read both power and swr with higher accuracy, as well as to set and check alarms, turn the leds off, and other operations. Does anyone remember the good old days, back when the k2 was king, you would call support and would be routed to an engineer or perhaps in. The elecraft k2 is a highperformance, synthesized, cwssb transceiver that covers all hf bands.
Setting up a pan adapter off that rig is pretty painless and i enjoyed hdsdr and nap3 software. You can use the supplied pc software, or write your own remotecontrol applications. With four power ranges 2202002000 w, the w2 can satisfy the needs of both qro and qrp operators. Weve been planning to add a remote operating capability to our station for some time now. The evolution of a radio shackand parting ways with my. This software is helpful in using your k3s, k3, kpa1500, kpa500 or kat500 in a remote setup. The actual developer of the free program is elecraft inc. Back to elecraft next hf and more last modified 20070429 elecraft k3100. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdr. The team will be operating seven k3s transceivers and kpa500 amplifiers. Sensors use standard cat5 shielded or unshielded cables. This web page describes my experience with the elecraft t1 automatic antenna tuner atu kit, which i built in april of 2005. Being a elecraft fan, i would hope several of these are being sold to make a k3s purchase more tenable.
This would give a more accurate indication of power going to an antenna when the swr is not 1. If youre on the internet you can use the selfcalculating order form on elecraft s web site which, once completed, you simply print out and send off. So i bought the w2 with two sensors, one for hf with my ic7200 and one for 2m70cm for my ic7100. I set the w2 pc software for comm 4 but unit would not connect. Jun 01, 2018 ah, the best laid plans of mice and men. Depending on the operating system you have, the driver needed for the utility to communicate with the w2 will need to be loaded. All elecraft products in production use the ftdi chipset for this function. Also used to indicate how fast software peakhold values should decay.
Aug 31, 2016 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. Elecraft k3s frequently asked questions pdf download. The main category is ham radio mailing lists that is about amateur radio and ham radio mailing lists. Feature wanted for w2 wattmeter i would like the w2 wattmeter to be able to display delivered power, that is, forward power minus reflected power. I found the app to update the firmware but cannot find the. Hi, i have been trying ot find the software for the w2 computer control.
Sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software. Elecraft will continue to honor all warranties and will continue to fully support the k3. However, its easy to order the k2 kit and its accessories direct by post or by phone, using a credit card. Introduction the elecraft w2 is a versatile, autoranging rf power and swr meter that utilizes remote sensing.
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