The p3 is simpler plug and play, no fooling around with configuring hdsdr or whatever software you prefer. If you dont have a pdf viewer, follow this link to download a free adobe pdf viewer. Title manual revision download size kxline brochure kxline. 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 panadapter tracks the kx3s vfo frequency and filter settings via onscreen cursors. This 324 page book follows the same format as the popular the elecraft k3 design, configuration, and operation with greatly expanded operating instructions and explanations.
It will also be very useful for those thinking about buying a used k3. Kx3 high performance portable transceiver manuals elecraft. Elecraft k3 utility lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. P3 features the p3 offers a number of advanced features to enhance performance and versatility. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s.
You can point and click on signals by rotating and tapping the px3s select knob. The p3 plus the svga board has a usb socket for a normal keyboard. The cblp3y cable will be available directly from elecraft. Their k1, kx1, k2, k3 and k3s transceivers are legendary. I have no interest in adding power to my kx3 qrp rig, but i am looking forward to elecraft. Title manual revision download size p3 owners manual p3 panadapter owners. The ftdi driver allows your computer to create a virtual com port so that the utility can communicate with the elecraft product. Ng7ms 1 hour and 55 minute presentation on setting up fsk frequency shift keying with an elecraft k3k3s using mmtty as the decoding software. However, we must warn you that downloading elecraft p3 utility from an external source releases fdm lib from any responsibility. The p3 is visual display of the rf spectrum, it is what the high end radio have been using for the past 20 years ic9000. The k3s book is available in spiralbound printed form with a fullcolor cover from elecraft, or as a specially formatted pdf file from updated to firmware levels. I use logger32 and prior to installing the kio3b my 3ghz clock pc comfortably delivered software cw from within logger over rs232 without the need for a winkey unit. No scratches and has not been around tobacco smoke. 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.
I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdr. All software on this page is free for use by elecraft operators. Build it yourself option you can purchase this item as a kit or factory assembled. I have been running the cataudio over usb but apart from checking that cw keying was working. 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. Elecraft k3 and panadapter settings for single sided pileup timseed elecraft k3panpileupsettings. The biggest and best ham radio classifieds on the web. Elecraft px3 panadapter manuals, schematics and programmers. View and download elecraft p3 owners manual online. This is a preliminary document, and will be superseded by the schematics section of the service manual, when published. That is because the elecraft transceivers are different from other amateur transceivers, mainly in the. We have 3 elecraft p3 manuals available for free pdf download.
Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Elecraft instructions are helpful if you want to use the p3 on a non elecraft radio. Elecraft started life as a kit manufacturer, focusing on qrp hambandonly radio transceivers that were effective, affordable, and maintained a very high level of performance. Elecraft k1 2band filter board pins 5 and 6 of relays are not connected internally, but may be rev. This software is helpful in using your k3s, k3, kpa1500, kpa500 or kat500 in a remote setup. I had been using my sp2000 speaker with my elecraft k3s with very good results. Both speakers produce sharp clear communications audio and are well made. I find it is absolutely marvelous, with painfree system integrationits like having a 500 w transceiver and broadband antenna covering 1606 m. If the elecraft product is being bought indirectly for a third party, the third partys name and address must be provided to elecraft at time of order to insure warranty coverage. Now elecraft has the px3 which is the p3 in a tiny case that uses the iq outputs on the kx3. Download and install the p3 utility for your operating system. View and download elecraft k3s frequently asked questions online. The px3 is fully integrated with the elecraft kx3, utilizing its serial control port and rx iq signals. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3 itself.
The newer acrobat free reader may be more compatible. Elecraft k3s frequently asked questions pdf download. Elecraft p3 manuals manuals and user guides for elecraft p3. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new releases become available. 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. Elecraft px3 panadapter minimanual nifty accessories. The p3 micro manual is intended to be a handy reference to the elecraft p3 owners manual and p3 programmers reference. Kpa500 amateur radio linear amplifier schematics expresssch elecraft. Sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software. How does the px3 used with the kx3 compare to the p3 used with the k3. Setting elecraft transceivers for soundcard digital. Ive been a happy elecraft owner since august 2015 with the purchase of my k3s. I have been trying to recall how to set up the p3 so that the k3 frequency is aligned on the left side of the display.
On december 1, i purchased the kit and my dear wife was kind enough to wrap it when it arrived and place it under the tree. 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. If you come here often, you should tell us and the whole world, really about yourself in the bio section of your profile. Ideal quick reference and memory jogger for settingup and operating this outstanding transceiver. Elecraft k3 transceiver service manual download, schematics. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Elecraft provides a free utility for the p3 panadapter, which can be used for downloading future free p3 firmware updates from the elecraft. The p3 has a faster sweep rate and better sensitivity than most builtin panadapters. Document and manual download page these sections are formatted as pdf files. The elecraft frequency memory editor helps you maintain frequency memories using a spreadsheet format. 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.
Confirmed also that the k3 utility worked, also tested the macloggerdx software. Fearing the small size, nevertheless i got the p3 for its providing rtty and cw keyboard sending. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters. For the p3, if your kusb cable has a silver sheath on the wire, it is no longer supported. Elecraft px3 panadapter the px3 panadapter adds a visual dimension to signal hunting, with fast, realtime spectrum and waterfall displays of band activity. You can set up the hardware buttons for whatever you want, so its very convenient to make quick changes to span, etc. Price and availability will be announced prior to k3 shipments. To use both usb connectivity and the p3, youll need a new cable, cblp3y. The price difference between the two is very small. P3 utility can upload the current p3 sweep screen to a. Compatible receiverstransceivers may be used with any receiver having an i. Using an elecraft k3, lppan and nap3 together provides the ultimate in hamming experience. Use the link given below and proceed to the developers website in order to download elecraft p3 utility free.
The actual developer of the free program is elecraft inc. The schematics are ordered as the basic k310, then various options. Elecraft k3 schematics this document contains the schematics for the basic k3 transceiver and most of its options. 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. Title manual revision download size k3s schematic files k3s schematics including options rev a 7242017 3. The schematics are preceded by a block diagram for context. Minimum operating system requirements for elecraft utilities. If youre using an elecraft p3 panadapter, the computer is connected to the p3, and the p3 is. Please visit the elecraft k3 software page powered from the auxiliary jack on a transceiver. Elecraft k3 schematics this document contains the schematics for the elecraft k3 transceiver and its internal options. The common filename for the programs installer is k3util. Owners manual 73 pages installation instructions manual 7.
The new elecraft p3 panadapter display adds a visual dimension to signal hunting with fast real time spectrum and waterfall displays of band activity. Ae6lx from interviews w6nia who gives an overview of the elecraft k3 transceiver and the p3 panadapter. Buy, sell, trade hf and vhf equipment, towers, antennas, rotators and more. The cblp3y cable will enable direct usb connection while accommodating full p3 support. Elecraft k3 category is a curation of 14 web resources on, win4k3suite software for the elecraft kline, k3 vs ic781 vs ts850, elecraft k3. Sdrplay is cheaper and can integrate with other software to. Elecraft p3 panadapter the p3 is visual display of the rf spectrum, it is what the high end radio have been using for the past 20 years ic9000. The sp2000 however overwhelmed the k3 in size so i looked at smaller speakers and selected the elecraft sp3. Elecraft k2 schematics compiled by sverre holm, la3za, from manual pages of. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Ab3ap software control of elecraft gear university of delaware. Twelve highquality laminated pages, covering all modes of panadapter operation with the kx3. P3 high performance panadapter manuals use adobe reader to view these pdf files. Title manual revision download size p3 owners manual p3 panadapter owners manual rev h1 11282016 4.
Every modern transceiver is complex, and the k3s is no exception. Elecraft setting kpa 100 page 48 problem christophe aufacf. Elecraft manuals with color images may be downloaded from customer service and support. Shortform instructions and illustrations guide you stepbystep in setting up and operating your px3. Setting elecraft transceivers for soundcard digital don wilhelm w3fpr the setup for soundcard digital modes using elecraft transceivers k3k3skx2kx3 and also the k2 is different than the setup advice for other amateur transceivers. Block diagram k310 rf board main module band stop filter 1st if rejection. Both the kx3 and kx2 can be integrated with the kxpa100, kat500 and kpa500. I publicly, privately, and unsuccessfully lobbied for well over six months prior to the introduction of the p3 for elecraft to include buffered iq outputs in it so that it could be used with third party sdr software like cw skimmer. Free elecraft k3 utility software download software at updatestar skype is software for calling other people on their computers or phones. I work in an rf lab where part of the time we test and evaluate radios. 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. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s.
Dec 27, 2010 most of 2010 was spent thinking about adding the elecraft p3 panadapter to the small list of my station equipment. The p3 offers superior sensitivity and dsp processing, giving you the ability to see signals down to the k3s noise floor. Were confident that youll find the k3s easy to build, even if youve had no prior kitbuilding experience. It includes over 160 diagrams for you visual learners and 43 exercises showing how to use k3s features for those who learn by doing. Everything is working like a champ and im rapidly gaining insight into using the p3. It cannot be done without the addition of some other sdr hardware, such as an lppan or sdriq or softrock. In a followup email with carl at elecraft customer support, i learned that of the well over 10,000 kx3 in the field, elecraft has seen relay k7 fail only twiceand both failures were in my radio. Its small size and weight make it ideal for travel or field use. P3 high performance panadapter firmware and utility elecraft. Follow the links below to download and install the latest version of the utility for your operating system.
Full remote control of all features including the p3, kx3 panadapter and lppan. Most of the text in the application is taken from the p3 owners manual and p3 programmers reference documents with changes in format made to accommodate the iphone and android architecture. I am creating this page to record all of the various settings in the radios so i can find them if needed. Introduction the p3 s bright, fullcolor lcd has both spectral and waterfall displays, and new optional tx metering and signal envelope monitoring. Fortunately, the p3 has an if splitter which allows me to daisychain the lppan on the back of the p3 and run both at the same time although it does have a 3db signal hit for splitting the signal.
Win4k3suite for the kx3 and kx2 brings big station performance to these radios. All elecraft products in production use the ftdi chipset for this function. Elecraft provides a free utility for the p3 panadapter, which can be used for downloading future free p3 firmware updates from the elecraft website. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with detailed instructions and helpful information. Free elecraft k3 utility software download elecraft k3. P3 main firmware executing or p3 boot loader ready to download new firmware. Introduction the p3s bright, fullcolor lcd has both spectral and waterfall displays, and new optional tx metering and signal envelope monitoring. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is virus free. For sale elecraft p3 f factory built panadapter with optional p3svga adapter for computer monitor use.
Further information about the elecraft k3s, including specifications, installation, and operation instructions, can be found in the owners manual. Elecraft may elect to update them but makes no commitment to do so. Installed the p3 utility software on my macbook, downloaded and transferred the latest firmware. 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. I am using this in conjunction with the elecraft k3s, their latest 100w transceiver. See the wiring diagrams in this faq for supported connections. While this is a very nice feature and is clearly the lowest profile as it doesnt require any additional hardware or software i wanted to have the ability to use a keyboard and perhaps a little large display than the scrolling oneline in the kx2. This hybrid sdr approach leaves the digital signal processing to the engineers at elecraft, while providing a full featured spectrum scope like the p3.
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