Brian and Josh,
The KX3/PX3/keyboard is a lot less "junk" then having to take a
laptop/power supply/USB sound card too. all of my portable has "shade"
(inside) for the PX3, it will be nice to just haul the mini keyboard
rather then the computer, etc. I can run the KX3/PX3 on batteries.
I did programming for 40 years, it takes time. Bug free doesn't exist,
in all the "stuff" you haven’t tried...
The keyboard firmware is not going to be as simple as it may seem. "you"
need to think more then just type. function keys? embedded functions
(insert a stored station call into a string)? Easy save the
called/calling station into memory/function? The K1EL K42 keyer is a
good starting point... http://k1el.tripod.com/K42_C.html
I can't wait for the keyboard port to be active on the PX3. I WILL have
to wait...
A Scout demo would be nicer without the computer in the mix. The
kids/scouts are fascinated that the KX3/PX3 can decode/display CW/PSK31,
it would be nice for them to reply (via keyboard).
73, steve WB3LGC
On 03/01/2015 08:08 AM, brian wrote:
Hi Steve,
I guess I don't understand.
A small rig is desired because it is portable and takes up little
space. Now one adds a power supply, the PX3 and then a keyboard and
perhaps a laptop. In essence one creates an octopus that is spread
out with "more stuff to hook up and go wrong". I also doubt the PX3
can be even viewed under outdoor lighting. Hardly what a portable
station needs.
That's OK for for home QTH use I suppose.
In the mean time, KX3 RTTY/PSK is available via a PC, a software
program and a few wires. It's not that hard to do.
I remember when the K3 was first produced. It promised a subrx,
diversity reception, synchronous AM reception and a bunch of other
things. They didn't materialize for some time but they eventually
did get done. I suspect the PX3 promises are just such vaporware
that is also going to take time to show up. Part of the problem is
realizing that this is Elecraft's way of doing things.
73 de Brian/K3KO
I remember late 2014 being said... I was (should have) going to wait
for the keyboard firmware before I purchased. I did try using the
utility for entry with the PX3 but text doesn't transfer. I will
wait, too. I might have used it for the NAQP RTTY this weekend if I
had the keyboard (I already have a very nice mini keyboard). maybe
the problem is NO one has said anything about the keyboard? Squeaky
wheel, etc.
steve wb3lgc
On 02/28/2015 07:40 PM, Josh Walton wrote:
We are close to entering into the second quarter of 2015. Consumers
have not had a major update to the firmware of the PX3 in some
time. For me, one of the major selling points of the PX3 was the
promise of RTTY and PSK32, both send and receive. Can we get an
update to as to the status of these features, and possibly some
insight into the roadmap for this product? No criticism, I love my
PX3, just want to know what/when to expect these new and promised
features.
Thanks guys!
73
KK4LGZ
Josh
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