At the dayton hamvention, the kx3 instantly drew crowds, as it. Fcc certified unlike many competitors, the signalink usb has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules builtin low noise sound card this provides optimum performance and frees your computers existing sound card for other uses. Elecraftkx signalink usb wsprx on kx3 i am very new to the digital mode of operation. Elecraft kx signalink usb wsprx on kx3 i am very new to the digital mode of operation. This site is for those interested in the elecraft kx3 portable hf transceiver. Are you driving the kx3 directly over usb and not using a signallinksimilar usb sound card.
Elecrafts kxline includes radios and accessories bred for adventure. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3 itself. Current k3, k30 mini and k3s production firmware k3 mcu 5. Kx3 this is done with rj45 with two 3mm audio plugs, one fore audio out from the computer marked spkr and one for audio in to the computer marked mic and the cable connected to aux port. Connection and settings for using a signalink with an elecraft kx3 for digital operation. Using kx3 for wsjtx mode jt65 and jt9, kx3temperaturecompensation procedure. A look at the kx3 in 2011, elecraft introduced the kx3a portable sdr transceiver with a fullfeatured knobandbutton user interface that doesnt require connection to a computer to operate. 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. I have the mic cable connected to the radio connection on the signalink.
Elecraft k3 or k3s, p3, sp3 and kat500kpa500 or kpa500 ham radio dust cover. 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. However, i still wanted to use my kx3 portable and for travel so i purchased the kxpa100 amplifier. I got involved in a thread on the elecraft mailing list regarding ft8 configuration using a signalink usb. You wont have to dig through menus to set the power level, adjust the keyer speed, or change filter settings. I am using an older laptop dedicated to this running linux mint 18. It has a 192 khz sampling rate and 24bit resolution. You have to use the phone and mic ports, and use the af volume to make sure you have ample input. Tigertronics slusbkx3 signalink usb with cable for the elecraft kx2 and kx3 qrp radios. Been working on and off for a couple weeks now trying to get my kx3 to work with dm780. Tigertronics signalink usb digital interface cable. Apr 11, 20 hi monty, i too just now am setting up my kx3 for use with fldigi. Hello, i was going to buy a signalink usb for my kx3, but after reading about the noise problems i am not so sure. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s.
Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new releases become available. Fcc certified unlike many competitors, the signalink usb has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. This guide will take you through the steps required to set up and configure the ft817 and.
Software cd this free cd contains several of the most popular pc programs for the most popular modes including psk31, ft8, jt65, sstv, mt63, cw, rtty and packet. My bike with a portable camp chair and my radio gear stuffed into a pannier. To let you operate from places you could never operate before, without sacrificing performance or features. 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. One of the sound cards that the kx3 mailing list, k9yc, and n8lp all seem to like is the asus xonar u5 sound card.
Turning to the software, it seems as if the most popular psk31 software. The configuration of the elecraft kx3 is a little different, well use the microphone and headphone sockets to connect to signalink sound card. Its a great way to get onto ft8 or any other digital mode. The signalink usb has to be connected to the radio i. Also make sure that your device is not locked to the use of otg cables. Cables are also available for all radios that use 4pin round, 8pin round, rj11, or rj45 microphone connectors. I had a kx3 and used it with a signalink usb while on vacation. It connects to the mic and phones jacks using special rightangle plugs to minimize stress on the radio. Signalink usb slusbkx3 for elecraft kx2 and kx3 open box. Due to the flexibility of the thin aluminum case, over 95% of the heat will be transferred through a 1. And the kx3 has the same fullsize display as the elecraft k3s, so all operating information is available at a glance. The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. I used my elecraft kx3 with a sotabeams 20m40m linked dipole antenna.
Jul 23, 2017 i got involved in a thread on the elecraft mailing list regarding ft8 configuration using a signalink usb. The kx3 features a large front panel with all controls optimized for convenient use. Author joe posted on february 22, 2020 february 22, 2020 categories accessories, ham radio leave a comment on signalink usb noise floor mod elecraft kx3 station accessories earlier this summer i purchased an elecraft kx3 to use as a portable radio as well as my main station radio when paired with my hardrock 50 amplifier. Data mode communication on the yaesu ft817 amateur. See kx3 firmware release notes for a complete revision history. Special cables are also available for the elecraft k3 and kx3. I havent made a contact yet but everything appears to be working fine. There is no voice communication involved, everything is done via text making data mode qsos contacts a great way to learn basic radio etiquette. This hybrid sdr approach leaves the digital signal processing to the engineers at elecraft, while providing a full featured spectrum scope like the p3 and full control of the radio. Be sure to see our instructions for configuring your communication program. Signallink usb, with builtin sound card, elecraft kx3s mic and phones jacks, combo tgrslusbncp combo.
Data mode communication on the elecraft kx3 amateur radio. The outer surface of the case of the elecraft kx3 has a textured powder coating. I use hrddm780 software and so far i made one token psk31 qso with a cuban station. Tigertronics signalink radio interface cables are available for all radios that have data or accessory ports that use 5pin din, 8pin din, pin din, or 6pin minidin connectors. If we dont have the program that you are using listed, then be sure to see the general setup section as it applies to all sound card programs. I am using a signalink usb and all the audio connections seem to be working fine thanks to your blog.
The radio cable pn slcabkx3 is included with the signalink usb pn slusbkx3. There is also another popular device called a rigblaster. Following on from the yaesu ft817 data mode set up guide, this page will take you through the steps required to set up and configure the elecraft kx3 for data mode communication. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters. Data mode communication on the elecraft kx3 amateur.
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. For digital modes i have used the signalink usb interface. These connections are made using special rightangle plugs to minimize stress on the radio. Signalink usb for the elecraft kx3 s mic and phone jacks. Signalink usb pn slusbk3 keep in mind that you really dont need a signal link with the k3 any good sound card will work as the k3 has isolation built in. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. Since i am an apple guy from way back, some of the terms escape me. The signalink usb pn slusbkx3 is compatible with the elecraft kx2 and kx3 radios only, and connects to the radios mic and phones jacks. Elecraft proper setup of k3 with signalink usb for. Hey dale, im successfully using fldigi on a mac mini, the signalink usb device and the kx3px3.
I have recently purchased an elecraft kx3 and would like to run psk31 on my dell computer. Kx3 k3 remote control software nap3sdrfreeware download sdr. That was three years ago with a signalink usb and my ic718. Assumes macbook has the proper cable ftdi drivers to create virtual com port.
Using usb, it will enable you to interface your pc with your radio. The antenna was hoisted up into a tree and tied off to the handlebars of my bike. Parameter ranges have been recalculated to optimize production of kx3 radios. Plug in the audio cable from kx3 iq output to the pc soundcard line in 3.
In comes the elecraft kx2, wsjtx and a random wire. Plug in the kxusb cable and install the ftdi driver 2. Introduction ultracompact homeportablemobile station the revolutionary elecraft kx3 puts the world in the palm of your hand. Every signalink usb is supplied with the following items. Apr 24, 2015 hey dale, im successfully using fldigi on a mac mini, the signalink usb device and the kx3px3. Telescopeman describes a signalink sound card used to connect an amateur radio to a computer. After it became apparent my kx3s failure to generate output on 160m wasnt caused by a firmware update, a menu setting, or any other easily diagnosed issue, i sent my kx3 back to elecraft for service. The red led comes on the k3s but no power out alc meter doesnt budge. Aug 10, 2017 telescopeman describes a signalink sound card used to connect an amateur radio to a computer. Sep 25, 2018 connection and settings for using a signalink with an elecraft kx3 for digital operation. Ive got a programming cable plugged in to the radio 857d and the software can control the radio.
Ive largely set up as described here, but using usb as mode. You can set up to 10 macros to that can use dynamic. Jan 07, 2019 rigcontrol cord goes from macbook usb port to. Fur fast alle funkgerate gibt es remotecontrolsoftware. This improvement is intended strictly for elecraft production calibration software. Ham radio deluxe, cat control support for k3, kx3, k2 and most other rigs. I also have the speaker output on the signalink connected to the phones input of. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. Elecraft s kxline includes radios and accessories bred for adventure. Using a signalink usb to interface between the kx3 and a toshiba netbook.
Slusbk3 signalink usb tnc modem for elecraft k3 amateur transceiver. 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. Im not sure what these specifications are for the signalink, but im guessing that theyre not as good. Kx32 ultimate heatsink kit for the elecraft kx3 pro. Tigertronics signalink radio interface cables slcab6pm. The elecraft tech i have been corresponding with warned me of a 15 to 20 business day backlog on upgrades and repairs so im. Page 4 configuration select elecraft k3kx3 from the dropdown list. Even though i had a functioning configuration using a usb soundcard i pulled out my signalink usb, the jumper board, and cables in order to put that configuration together for use with my kx2 as well. Do i need to do anything to the radio itself settings wise besides setting the levels. The kx3 sdr elecraft works very well together with nap3 sdr software and the remotecontrol software from n4py pegasusplus.
Whats best soundcard interface for kx3 elecraft nabble. Plug and play jumper module for slusb and elecraft kx3. For portable operations with my kx3, i use the signalink usb. Gil, what kind of noise problem are you referring to. On my youtube channel i upload videos mostly on the icom 7300 and icom 7610 as well as ham radio software programs. The resulting birds nest of wires and connectors was not pretty and after adding a signalink usb and laptop, portability was a distant memory.
Help with kx3 and dm780 needed ham radio deluxe peer. I found in order to listen to the warbles i need to plug in a speaker to the aux output on the back of the signalink. Love your videos, infact this one on psk31 inspired me to buy a usb signallink and give psk31 a try with my kx3. Cables are also available for virtually all radios that use a 4pin round, 8pin round, rj11, and rj45 mic connector. If you are new to fldigi, k4ref has a bunch of very nice videos on his youtube channel.
I purchased the full k3s line about a year ago for my home station and was not disappointed. 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. The signalink usb pn slusbkx3 connects to the elecraft kx3 s mic and phones jacks. How to connect a radio to a computer for the digital modes. Use the red trs tip, ring, sleeve miniplug or any similarly wired cable and plug one end the straight plug is my preference into the spkr output of the signalink device, and the other end right angle miniplug into earphone plug on the kx3 this is receive line. Even though i had a functioning configuration using a usb soundcard i pulled out my signalink usb, the jumper board, and cables in order to put that configuration together for. Remember that to connect the elecraft kx3 to your mobile device you need the serial usb cable coming with the radio and an otg usb cable adapter. I spent a lot of time working on digital mode configurations with my kx2 this weekend. See our signalink usb product guide to find the part numbers that you need for your. Kx3 remote kx3 companion elecraft kx3 meets android. I wish elecraft would build a usb interface it would undoubtedly be a hot seller and i am sure. It seems i need to download a usb audio codec driver to connect my signallink to both the kx3 and computer. Kx2 digital modes configuration examples back of beyond.
Ive only made a handful of jt65 and jt9 qsos but it does work. Mar 19, 2020 i had a kx3 and used it with a signalink usb while on vacation. Virtually all sound card digital and voice modes are supported by the signalink usb. This includes traditional modes such as rtty, sstv and cw to name a few, as well as modes like psk31, ft8, jt65, wspr, winmor and echolink. Products include the kx2 and kx3 lowpower transceivers, px3 panadapter, and kxpa100 100 watt amplifier. Rubber feet these are included with every signalink usb and can be installed by the user if desired. Kx3 on air with a signalink usb today i roughed up a cable to get on air with wspr and the new kx3 via a signalink usb. Aug 25, 2015 one of the sound cards that the kx3 mailing list, k9yc, and n8lp all seem to like is the asus xonar u5 sound card. Now that im on the kx3, ill be running 34 watts, unless i get the qrourge and turn on the kpa500, where i can run the rf output anywhere from 25 watts to 200 watts with the kx3 driving it. I have my setup of my siignalink set very simply so that in the settings i select no name and vox and that is it went to the signalink site and that was the recommendation. And this is pretty important, dont forget to turn mic bias off each time you go digital. Ground, ptt and audio are wired from the rj45 plug to the trrs 3. Signalink usb for the elecraft kx3s mic and phone jacks.
Its rubbish that the kx3 doesnt have a sound card builtin. 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. Select the serial port to which the kx2kx3 usb cable is connected. Data mode communication is a lot of fun due to its pleasant pace and qrp low power performance. Data mode communication on the yaesu ft817 amateur radio. I normally use a heil proset headset and had to make these changes to get it to work. Optionally you can use an external bluetooth keyboard connected to your android device. At the dayton hamvention, the kx3 instantly drew crowds, as it was unlike any other transceiver on the market. If we dont have the program that you are using listed, then be sure to see the general. For details on this product, please see the signalink usb page of our web site.
For full details on this product features, warranty, tech support, etc. Hi monty, i too just now am setting up my kx3 for use with fldigi. Signalink usb slusbkx3 for elecraft kx2 and kx3 open box full warranty. Apr 17, 20 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. The signalink usb pn slusbkx3 works with both the elecraft kx2 and kx3. The signalink usb pn slusbkx3 connects to the elecraft kx3s mic and phones jacks. Elecraft kx2 and wsjtx easy setup k0pir ham radio with k0pir. The other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr. The kx3 has a begali adventure attached what a fun combo.
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