There have been other tutorials both from flexradio and on this forum on digitalmodes. I do like the form factor and knobs on the kx3 over the flex softwareonly interface. Add a software defined radio sdr to your transceiver to make a realtime panadapter a panadapter allows you to see all of the radio stations currently transmitting across an entire band. The team will be operating seven k3s transceivers and kpa500 amplifiers. We now support automatic band change with powersdr software. Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3 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. The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for the k3, kx3 and kx2. Without a doubt, the dominant name in the world of us ham radio. This includes the elecraft k3, k2, all icom radios, some yaesu radios, and. Otoh, the kx3 is an excellent candidate for mobile operation imho.
For european transverters, the kx3 provides a 1750hz tone burst selection. Elecraft kx3 transceiver 1606 meters 2 m with kx32m module, ssbcwdataamfm modes 10 w pep 100 w with kxpa100 amp only 1. Optionally you can use an external bluetooth keyboard connected to your android device. It definitely would be dangerous to use while in motion eyes on the road and not on the computer screen for safety. Win4k3suite with the elecraft kx2, kx3 and sdrplay. 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. Hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software. All functions are provided in an easy to use interface that easily allows control of many options hidden in the k3 and kx3. Available options and accessories allow the kx3 to be tailored to your needs, including the px3 panadapter, kxpa100. The k3 i bought two years ago is a sdr with a dualconversion front end. Elecraft k3 sdr setup writelog contesting software. Software defined radio resources ham radio science. 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 476 times.
In this example, i am using powersdr which is used to control the flex line of sdr transceivers as well as the softrock kit receivers. Many others, like the elecraft kx3 and kx2, which look much more like a traditional radio, are also based on sdr architecture. Elecraft k3 or k3s, p3, sp3 and kat500kpa500 or kpa500 ham radio dust cover. Really, most any basic elcheapo sound card will have more than enough to handle even the highest iq rates. One of our esteemed beta testers developed a cable that connects the. Like all the elecraft tuners, the antenna tuner in the kx3 is fast and wide range. Since powersdr was developed for flex radios that do no have knobs and dials maybe bidirectional cat. Kx3 will connect to a pc it is not a full sdr radio my. Radio includes built in antenna tuner, cable kit and 2m module. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. The elecraft k3 is a simple rig to setup in writelogs sdr wizard.
Win4k3 suite software for the elecraft k3 and kline. Win4k3suite with the elecraft kx2, kx3 and sdrplay youtube. Nap3 is a panadapter display program from pete, f5vnb. Steve, i just cannot see the flex being a mobile rig at all computer required and a gui interface. The results at best were the 6700 having the edge to at worst the k3 having the edge. However, with that said, elecraft does make excellent radio gear. Flex radio sdr based ham radio transceivers perseus hf sdr receivers rf space hf sdr receivers quicksilver qs1r hf sdr receiver winradio hf and vhf uhf sdr receivers alinco hf and vhf uhf receivers with iq outputs elecraft kx3 hf transceiver with iq output coming this fall. Plug in the audio cable from kx3 iq output to the pc soundcard line in 3. While hdsdr is an excellent piece of software i am more familiar with powersdr as i have used it over 2 years.
This new transceiver runs 10 watts and can run 100 watts with the optional kxpa100 amplifier. Add a software defined radio sdr to your transceiver to. The elecraft kx3 and qrp antennas linkedin slideshare. All the offsets we compute depend on the frequency the sdr is tuned to. Like all elecraft radios, it seems wonderful on cw to me. Lpbridge only supports elecraft k3, while lpb2 works with all the rigs that. Operates in data modes psk31rtty with or without a pc. You can set up to 10 macros to that can use dynamic symbols to have call, name, qth. Simple elecraft kx3 and powersdr configuration i have played with hdsdr and elecraft kx3 for a while. Ham radio deluxe, cat control support for k3, kx3, k2 and most other rigs. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. You can also see that powersdr covers approximately 96 khz bandwidth centered around 14. I have been using sdr trx flex3000elecraft kx3 and rx rfspace sdriqelad fdms2for some years now and then upgraded to the flex6500, keeping the 3000 for fieldday and emmcom use, as it is conveniently sized.
When working hf, this is very useful as it allows you to quickly home in on cq calls and other activity. 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. Plug in the kxusb cable and install the ftdi driver 2. If youre looking to spend money on your sdr setup sound card is likely the last place to look. If you get this sdr radio, send me an email and i will give my hdsdr setup for. I will concentrate on fldigi only, although there are a lot of other very interesting programson david, w1hkjs page. Most every kenwood, icom, tentec, elecraft and yaesu. For sale is a lightly used elecraft kx3 with sidekx side plates and cover. This site is for those interested in the elecraft kx3 portable hf transceiver. Transceiver interfacing hobbypcb hardrock50 50w amplifier. I have played with hdsdr and elecraft kx3 for a while. The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. Well look at it use with nap3 with some detailed coverage in setting up the kx3 using nap3. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx.
Last weekend i participated in a farcical non scientific shootout between a ic7800, kx3, k3 and a flex 6700 during the cq ww ssb splatterfest. Using kx3 for wsjtx mode jt65 and jt9, kx3temperaturecompensation procedure. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3 itself. Software defined radios have arrived, and flexradio is leading the charge.
Dxertr1a solution to share antennas the dxertr1a can be used to share antennas between the transceiver and the sdr receiver. This hybrid sdr approach leaves the digital signal processing to the engineers at elecraft, while providing a full featured. About elecraft kx3 and powersdr the resource is currently listed in in a single category. This will allow the flex radio panadapter to work very nicely with your radio. Add more punch to your signal with elecrafts power combo kpa500, 500w linear amplifier and the kat500. The elecraft kx3 contains all the necessary hardware in a standalone box. Introducing the maestro control console for the flex6000 signature series software defined radios from flexradio systems. Having used and tested the flex 1550, this is an excellent little qrp sdr transceiver. 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. But the kx3 is also the only compact transceiver that combines the flexibility of an sdr with a fullsize front panel and display, allowing operation with or without a computer. 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 kx3s iq data in sdr applications as the elecraft manual calls them. Versatile software defined radio sdr architecture operates in data modes psk31rtty with or without a pc new kxpd2 compact keyer paddle. Sdrs for amateur radio use the radioreference wiki.
Since the kx3 is a software defined radio sdr, youll be able to extend its capabilities using computer applications, and add new features via free firmware upgrades. Using ipad to control amateur radio software youtube. Despite its small size, it covers all amateur bands from 1606 meters, operates in all modes, and has dspbased features usually found only on larger radios. Although it has a 10 watt output, elecraft doesnt describe it as a qrp transceiver, maybe because of the kxpa100 amp option. To make this procedure repeatable, well calibrate starting with writelogs sdr receiver if ranges completely blank, like this. Note that powersdr expects the center frequency be at 14. I get images that run in different directions as i tune. The spectrum window should automatically find the flex spectrum feed if it is already sending it. The revolutionary elecraft kx3 puts the world in the palm of your hand. These sdrs are intended for use in the amateur radio ham bands. Sdr direct conversion one analog down conversion to audio baseband. Its worth noting that the elecraft kx3 is not really marketed as a traditional sdr, it much more prevalent as a portable compact hf transceiver. The other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr.
Ive been running with the software for about a year or so, and i now dont know how function without it. Basically this chip replaces the sound card which was used by the sdr. The flexradio 6000series of sdrs uses a pc as the control and user interface. Software defined radio new providence amateur radio club. Software defined radio sdr architecture plus optional roofing filters for excellent dynamic range. Elecraft kx3 anderson powerpole adapter for sale online ebay. The 100 watt amp and tuner unless you have a screwdriver antenna lives under the seat or in the trunk, and. Kx3 k3 remote control software nap3sdrfreeware download. The main category is elecraft kx3 that is about elecraft kx3 resources. Indeed, almost all of the major manufacturers implement sdr technology in their current product lines. For any serious use i would want a higher capacity higher voltage battery anyway. Elecraft kx3 vs flex 3000 to compare sdr transceiver. Elecraft kx3 1606 meters ssbcwdataamfm 10 w pep 100 w with kxpa100 amp rtc and battery charger board 1. This is a good choice because its easy on the batteries, and that is one good thing, the kx3 doesnt sip much power on rx useful in case of hurricanes.
The user can also hold the pitch switch indefinitely in order to generate longer tone pulses, if necessary. In mid november i sold my kenwood ts590 to finance the purchase of an elecraft kx3 and become a full time qrp operator. How do i connect the sdrplay to the if on the k3, will i have any issues with rf when i key the transmitter. Sitting in heathrow as am on my way back to the usa just now after ny speaking tour at friedrichshafen and the czech republic. The kx3 sdr elecraft works very well together with nap3 sdr software and other remotecontrol software from n4py pegasusplus or remotecontrol from va2fsq, win4k3suite for k3 and kx3. It was originally set up for the k3, but the latest iteration does a great job on the kx3. Since iq is a data stream, thats fed to your software from that audio is generated. Interface sdrplay to elecraft k3 sdrplay community forum. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. The czech were rather marvelous hosts who could do nough for both myself and fellow traveller ben n6muf. In the spring of 2018, elecraft released a fw update for the kx3 that put the auto inf.
Powersdr showing 96 khz of signal coming from elecraft kx3. Also is the sdruno software my best alternative for my setup. Instead of a pc the kx3 uses a pic18f87k22 8 bit pic microcontroller for control. Flex1500, perseus, sdr radios from rf space, even the soft rock radios are being used with microwave frontendsand others that i have not listed here. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdrradio, and sdr sharp, and they are all the same. This seems to be a full feature rig that will fit into the palm of your hand. Software defined radios are now appearing in many forms for ham radio. Sure, flex makes alot of radios where the skys the limit on the price, but the 1500 aint one of them. Elecraft frequency memory editor, works for k3, k3s, and kx3 win4k3suite, windows control program for k3, kx3, kpa500, kat500 and the p3 panadapter wizkersradio chrome app that supports the kx3, kx2, kxpa100 and even the xg3 log4om, ham radio log software. Elecraft is a proud sponsor of the south orkney 2020 vp8vp8dxu. Hackrf one 1mhz6ghz sdr platform software defined radio development board pc66.
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