After some fidling around, i have a configuration that works with the popular nap3 software and thought i would share the highlights in hope of saving you some effort. Since the kx3 outputs a standard iq signal, there are actually several packages one can use with it. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the. The app is the controlling software for the external radio. Oct 12, 20 sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software. About elecraft kx3 and powersdr the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Aug 06, 2015 the rtl sdr is fully compatible with windows 10. The latest version of zadig can be downloaded from zadig. A tiny python panadapter american radio relay league. The integration with omnirig allowing full two way syncing between the radio and hdsdr makes this one of the most useful sdr software for amateur use. Elecraft kx3 transceiver 160m6m 10w ready built qrpshop.
Data mode communication on the elecraft kx3 amateur radio. Sdr is software defined radio and needs an external receiver radio plugged into your audiomicrophone jack of your iphone. For the kx3 all you need to do is connect the kx3 iq output to the linein of your sound card. I have been told that though the kx3 will connect to a pc it is not a full sdr radio my understanding of full is in regard to signal processing. Kx3 k3 remote control software nap3sdrfreeware download. Dec 02, 2012 one of the advantages of the kx3 is sdr iq output, which can be used to drive a panadapter.
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. Pc software for the elecraft k3 mac os x applications for the elecraft k3 and kx3 apple iphone and android. Touch display by adafruit that is made for the raspberry and have a nice panadapter in a small box ready to be used on portable with the kx3. Wizkersradio chrome app that supports the kx3, kx2, kxpa100 and even the xg3. 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. Instructions for setting up cw skimmer with elecraft kx3. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3 itself. The first step was to connect the elecraft kx3 rx iq interface to a sound card in. Its a very nice app and windows 10 is the authors preference os. The kx3 provides iq inphasequadrature if outputs for just this purpose. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. I used a usb sound card, an usb adapter for ipad and the isdr app. 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.
To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. Designed to have the same look and feel as ssdr for windows, loaded with exclusive features, consistent updatesimprovements and excellent support from marcus, the author. Sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software. Plug in the audio cable from kx3 iq output to the pc soundcard line in 3. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. While hdsdr is an excellent piece of software i am more familiar with powersdr as i have used it over 2 years. A tiny panadapter for your kx3 with the raspberry pi kx3. Jun 22, 2018 download tiny python panadapter for free. Hdsdr is freeware for windows computers, written and distributed by mario taeubel, dg0jbj. K3 kx3 responses are returned to k3inetwork iphone via k3netserver or sserver and the wifi connection. We decided to also test rtl sdr compatibility with other common software on our own windows 10 system. 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. We thought that wed announce that the simple solution to most problems is to reinstall the sdr drivers with zadig. Testing the sdr iq from the elecraft kx3 with the hd sdr.
Quadrature downsampling mixer compatible with pcbased sdr software defined radio. P3 screen so that the edge of the image fills the p3 window in win4k3suite. Using the phone jack for fldigi allows the sdr routines in the kx3 dsp to do this, thereby eliminating the signals in the unused sideband. 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. Nap3 will communicate directly with various rigs, including k3, kenwood and recent yaesu rigs ft950, 2000, 3000, 5000.
The spectrum display window is a window that takes advantage of cat spectrum output from certain radios. Using kx3 for wsjtx mode jt65 and jt9, kx3temperaturecompensation procedure. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdr radio, and sdr sharp, and they are all the. Sdrsharp for windows getting started with rtlsdr and sdr. Plug in the audio cable from kx3 iq output to the pc soundcard line in. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. The sdrplay is now supported when used as a panadapter for the k3, k3s, kx3. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the kx3, k3 and k3s. Firmware updateable via provided application software. Sdrs for amateur radio use the radioreference wiki. The sample files in this app are just to give a taste of how the app works. Nov 16, 20 this video is about sdr with kx3 and ipad. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. Jan 10, 2017 besides the sdruno software that was developed for direct support of the sdrplay rsp series, sdr console version 3 developed by simon brown will now support the rsp2.
Because sdr software uses the phase information in the inphase and quadrature signals to determine which sideband the signal is in. However with the recent release of windows 10 some users have been having trouble using their rtl sdr after upgrading. The main category is elecraft kx3 that is about elecraft kx3 resources. Lane ve7ihl has provided instructions how to set up cw skimmer with the elecraft kx3 radio using its wideband iq output. Radi f6gnz has provided instructions how to use cw skimmer with other software. The kx3 in itself as a portabe transceiver actually does not require a computer to operate. Sdr console is very nice sdr program with a clean user interface and loaded with features. The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for the k3, kx3 and kx2. It is an sdr application program that is often used to operate soundcardbased software defined radios. The configuration of the elecraft kx3 is a little different, well use the microphone and headphone sockets to connect to signalink sound card. Elecraft kx3 and hd sdr at worked all europe dx contest. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. Open the audio devices window and set the input and output checkmark at the aggregate.
Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3, k3s and kx3 transceivers supporting all options such as the secondary receiver, antenna tuner. All files provided by flexradio have been scanned for viruses. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Add a software defined radio sdr to your transceiver to. Before i bought a p3 which is great, i built a softrock if receiver, and i tested a friends lppan also. For best results for mac users install k3netserver version 1. Enable iq output on radio see note below from elecraft owners manual. Win4k3suite with the elecraft kx2, kx3 and sdrplay youtube. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Flexradio may offer downloads from various thirdparty software vendors for. The revolutionary elecraft kx3 puts the world in the palm of your hand. It also supports displaying spectrum data from other programs via its udp interface. These sdrs are intended for use in the amateur radio ham bands. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2.
Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and. 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. Elecraft kx3 resources category is a curation of web resources on, kx3 companion app, elecraft kx3 the magic radio, elecraft kx3 and powersdr. 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 470 times. The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. Heres the link to his detailed post with instructions and videos. Win4k3suite, windows control program for k3, kx3, kpa500, kat500 and the p3 panadapter. So i have experienced some of the software out there, but not much. Hdsdr former winradhd is an advanced version of winrad, written by alberto di bene. Plug in the kxusb cable and install the ftdi driver 2. Available options and accessories allow the kx3 to be tailored to your needs, including the px3 panadapter, kxpa100. 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. There are also windows and os x applications that will let you do the same thing. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdr radio, and sdr.
Apr 22, 2014 but with josh we had the idea to use a cool 2. Testing the rtlsdr on windows 10 softwaredefined radio. Elecraft frequency memory editor, works for k3, k3s, and kx3. The kx3 radio, including its sdr firmware, functions as usual. It will also communicate with the rig through lpbridge or lpb2, which greatly extend the capability of the rig by allowing multiple applications to easily connect to the rig and share its serial port. Download the latest released version of dsp radio on website 2. New software support for sdrplay rsp2 ham radio science. 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. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. When working hf, this is very useful as it allows you to quickly home in on cq calls and other activity. Plug in the kxusb cable and install the ftdi driver. 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. Its user interface provides easy and intuitive adjustment of frequency and waterfall zoom, if thats what youre referring to, though everything takes time for its best bits to sink in and be truly appreciated, including or maybe even especially sdruno.
Designed for the commercial, government, amateur radio and shortwave listener communities, this software provides a powerful interface for all sdr users. Windows for k3 suite win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. Check the box below and then click the start download button to download the software.