Re: [Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S

2021-03-17 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 6:05 PM NJMike wrote: > One thing is the connection from my laptop to the K3S. The laptop has 2 > USB > ports. One USB port is used with a wireless keyboard. The other USB port > is connected to a 4-port hub. From the hub, one port goes to a Winkeyer. > Another port

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S

2021-03-17 Thread K8TE
Whether the WinKeyer is necessary depends on the logging program for sending CW. N3FJP's ACLog CANNOT use the same virtual serial port to control the rig and send CW like N1MM+ can. ACLog MUST have a separate (like the WinKeyer) port for CW. OTOH, DXLab Suite (and others) is able to accomplish

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S

2021-01-26 Thread Wes
I find no context for this post, but just want to note that the K3S can work RTTY just fine without any other gadgets needed.  Connect the radio via USB and tell the RTTY software to use the radio sound card.  Use AFSK and VOX and you're done. Wes  N7WS On 1/26/2021 3:06 AM, LDE wrote:

[Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S

2021-01-26 Thread LDE
Hello Mike, The Winkeyer is not necessary. I recommend connecting the K3s directly to USB. All other devices (keyboard, mouse) via the hub. The transfer to the K3s requires more speed. Does the laptop have Bluetooth? Does the keyboard have Bluetooth? That is the best wireless solution. HDMI does

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S

2021-01-24 Thread weave...@usermail.com
Hi Mike, I use the winkeyer for a logging program interface (N3FJP, N1MM). The winkeyer output goes to the straight key jack on the K3S. The paddle plugs into the paddle jack on the rig. Otherwise it’s just one USB cable K3S to computer and you’re all set. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb >

[Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S

2021-01-24 Thread NJMike
I am considering buying a K3S, waiting to hear from Elecraft if they are selling refurbished ones. The website says they are...will also consider a used one. I am currently using a K2. So I'm trying to understand everything that may be relevant to me and my setup. One thing is the connection