[Elecraft] K-POD For Sale

[David Needham]

K-POD for sale in like new condition. Includes cables for K3 K4 and new
KPOD Aux cable. $325.00, which includes me paying 100% of the cost for
shipping and insurance to the lower 48 states.

Please contact me off list at AA4VT dot Dave at gmail dot com.
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod button problems

[Wes]

Is the firmware up to date?



On 9/27/2023 5:39 PM, ws6x@gmail.com wrote:

Hello John & the Elecraft Gang,
I have a similar problem with one of my KPOD switches. (I also use the KPOD
for RIT when I'm running in CW and RTTY.) In my case, I have F3 programmed
to toggle in and out of Diversity RX. Tap F3 = DIV; Tap & Hold F3 = clear
DIV. For many years this worked like a charm, but recently when operating
SPLIT, if I tap F3, it clears SPLIT. If I put the radio back into SPLIT, Tap
& Hold F3 again clears SPLIT. The same DIV on/off with the SUB button on the
radio does not mess with SPLIT.
If this function hadn't operated correctly before, I would naturally suspect
a programming issue. Could this somehow be defective switches? Reload
firmware? BTW: the F3 Tap / F3 Tap & Hold by themselves work flawlessly.
Any ideas much appreciated!
Jim - WS6X

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Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:11 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod button problems

During the weekend's WW RTTY contest I used a K3S and a K-Pod.  The K-Pod
worked great for RIT control.  I tried to use it to occasionally switch my
RX antenna in and out but then I was quickly reminded why I do not use this
function and instead use the RX ANT button on the radio.  I have the F4
button programed so a quick press toggles the RX antenna and a long press
switches the radio to 40m.   What happens on random occasions is tapping the
F4 button will switch the radio to 160m instead of toggling the RX antenna
input.  It is really annoying to be running stations on 40m and then the
radio just jumps to another band. The QSO gets messed up and there is a risk
of losing the run frequency.  Incidentally a long press of F8 is programmed
to switch the radio to 160 and that was definitely not accidently touched.
I am unsure of the firmware version.  Is this a known problem?  Is here a
cure?

John KK9A  (W4AAA in 2023 CW WW RTTY contest)



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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod button problems

[ws6x.ars]

Hello John & the Elecraft Gang,
I have a similar problem with one of my KPOD switches. (I also use the KPOD
for RIT when I'm running in CW and RTTY.) In my case, I have F3 programmed
to toggle in and out of Diversity RX. Tap F3 = DIV; Tap & Hold F3 = clear
DIV. For many years this worked like a charm, but recently when operating
SPLIT, if I tap F3, it clears SPLIT. If I put the radio back into SPLIT, Tap
& Hold F3 again clears SPLIT. The same DIV on/off with the SUB button on the
radio does not mess with SPLIT.
If this function hadn't operated correctly before, I would naturally suspect
a programming issue. Could this somehow be defective switches? Reload
firmware? BTW: the F3 Tap / F3 Tap & Hold by themselves work flawlessly. 
Any ideas much appreciated!
Jim - WS6X

-Original Message-
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Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:11 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod button problems

During the weekend's WW RTTY contest I used a K3S and a K-Pod.  The K-Pod
worked great for RIT control.  I tried to use it to occasionally switch my
RX antenna in and out but then I was quickly reminded why I do not use this
function and instead use the RX ANT button on the radio.  I have the F4
button programed so a quick press toggles the RX antenna and a long press
switches the radio to 40m.   What happens on random occasions is tapping the
F4 button will switch the radio to 160m instead of toggling the RX antenna
input.  It is really annoying to be running stations on 40m and then the
radio just jumps to another band. The QSO gets messed up and there is a risk
of losing the run frequency.  Incidentally a long press of F8 is programmed
to switch the radio to 160 and that was definitely not accidently touched.
I am unsure of the firmware version.  Is this a known problem?  Is here a
cure? 

John KK9A  (W4AAA in 2023 CW WW RTTY contest)



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[Elecraft] K-Pod button problems

[john]

During the weekend's WW RTTY contest I used a K3S and a K-Pod.  The K-Pod
worked great for RIT control.  I tried to use it to occasionally switch my
RX antenna in and out but then I was quickly reminded why I do not use this
function and instead use the RX ANT button on the radio.  I have the F4
button programed so a quick press toggles the RX antenna and a long press
switches the radio to 40m.   What happens on random occasions is tapping the
F4 button will switch the radio to 160m instead of toggling the RX antenna
input.  It is really annoying to be running stations on 40m and then the
radio just jumps to another band. The QSO gets messed up and there is a risk
of losing the run frequency.  Incidentally a long press of F8 is programmed
to switch the radio to 160 and that was definitely not accidently touched.
I am unsure of the firmware version.  Is this a known problem?  Is here a
cure? 

John KK9A  (W4AAA in 2023 CW WW RTTY contest)



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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD LED command not working

[Charles Johnson via Elecraft]

Control of K-Pod LED 4 is not implemented on the K4 as yet, according to Wayne.

73, Charles, K4ZRJ
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> On Nov 27, 2022, at 18:51, Mike Dodd  wrote:
> 
> I have a new K-POD connected to a K4D, and several macros assigned to 
> switchesF1-F8 operate correctly. Now I want to turn LED 4 on and off. The 
> K-POD user manual says:
> 
> "...LED 4 is always under user control. The following commands are used: 
> KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on KPLED4OFF; turns led 4 off."
> 
> I assigned KPLED4ON; to a K-POD switch, but it does not turn on LED4. I later 
> assigned KPLED4ON; to a K4 function, and it too does not turn on LED4.
> 
> Does anyone know if KPLED4ON; is actually implemented in the K-POD?
> 
> --- Mike N4CF
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[Elecraft] K-POD LED command not working

[Mike Dodd]

I have a new K-POD connected to a K4D, and several macros assigned to 
switchesF1-F8 operate correctly. Now I want to turn LED 4 on and off. 
The K-POD user manual says:


"...LED 4 is always under user control. The following commands are used: 
KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on KPLED4OFF; turns led 4 off."


I assigned KPLED4ON; to a K-POD switch, but it does not turn on LED4. I 
later assigned KPLED4ON; to a K4 function, and it too does not turn on LED4.


Does anyone know if KPLED4ON; is actually implemented in the K-POD?

--- Mike N4CF

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Re: [Elecraft] k pod repair

[Josh Fiden]

Not a huge e-switch fan. If I was going to the trouble to replace it, I’d get 
the equivalent Alps part. It’s a common 12mm tact. Mouser stocks Alps. 

73,
Josh W6XU

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> On Oct 30, 2022, at 8:55 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
> wrote:
> 
> Here is a reply I received from Elecraft when I needed a switch. They did 
> send me a couple as well.
> 
> "Thanks for contacting Elecraft. Apologies for the slow turn time.
> The eight switches in a KPOD in question are Elecraft P/N E640062, described 
> as " SWITCH,TACT,12mm,SMD".
> Our distributor DigiKey calls them
> EG4904TR-ND
>  . "
> 
> ​Chuck Hawley
> c-haw...@illinois.edu
> 
> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
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[Elecraft] k pod repair

[hawley, charles j jr]

Here is a reply I received from Elecraft when I needed a switch. They did send 
me a couple as well.

"Thanks for contacting Elecraft. Apologies for the slow turn time.
The eight switches in a KPOD in question are Elecraft P/N E640062, described as 
" SWITCH,TACT,12mm,SMD".
Our distributor DigiKey calls them
EG4904TR-ND
 . "

​Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW

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Re: [Elecraft] k pod repair

[Mike Dodd]

On 10/21/2022 10:34 AM, bill steffey ny9h wrote:
one of my f switches is intermittent...    reloading the macro did not 
help at all


anyone know the mouser or digikey part number 


I don't know, but a search on Mouser for pushbuttons, PCB-mount, 
off/(on) turned up 900+ results. These look similar to the buttons in my 
K-POD. I did not remove the case to have a close look.











If you call Elecraft support, they probably will tell you the number. 
They did so for a sticking relay in my KPA500.


73, Mike N4CF
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[Elecraft] k pod repair

[bill steffey ny9h]

one of my f switches is intermittent...    reloading the macro did not 
help at all


anyone know the mouser or digikey part number 

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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD LED 4 control

[Charles Johnson via Elecraft]

You’ll find a discussion about this in the Elecraft-K4 group at  groups.io 
 .

73, Charles, K4ZRJ
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> On Oct 3, 2022, at 20:24, Mike Dodd  wrote:
> 
> The P-POD Owner's Manual says on page 11, that LED 4 is always under user 
> control, and KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on.
> 
> On my K4 I assigned KPLED4ON; to K-pod.7T but pressing F7 on the K-POD does 
> not turn on LED 4.
> 
> Am I missing something, or does this macro not work?
> 
> --- Mike N4CF
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[Elecraft] K-POD LED 4 control

[Mike Dodd]

The P-POD Owner's Manual says on page 11, that LED 4 is always under 
user control, and KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on.


On my K4 I assigned KPLED4ON; to K-pod.7T but pressing F7 on the K-POD 
does not turn on LED 4.


Am I missing something, or does this macro not work?

--- Mike N4CF

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[Elecraft] K-POD convenience tweaks

[Mike Dodd]

Trying again with no attachments. :-)

I used my 3D printer to make a couple of tweaks to my new K-POD. This 
page  shows them.


Comments welcome.

73, mike N4CF

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[Elecraft] K-POD

[marvwheeler]

I am going to be selling a K-POD that I bought used about a year ago. I have
never programmed the device so all I know about it is that the LEDs light
and when the knob is turned the vfo changes frequency. My main question is
how much is it worth? I have the cables but do not have the user manual.

 

Thanks

Marv

KG7V

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod and the DVR

[john]

Yes you can program the K-POD to play the DVR.  Mine is programmed to do
this however I don't have the program in front of me. I never use the K-Pod
for messages as I find it easier to use my computer's F keys to play
messages.

John KK9A  (W4AAA in last weekend's sweepstakes contest)



Neil N4FN wrote: 

I have recently acquired a K-Pod and have a question. Before someone 
flames me with the RTFM, I have read the K3s manual, the K-Pod manual 
and the Cady manual (which is awesome). I find mention of the use of the 
K-Pod for CW, but I would also like to use it as an easier way to 
activate a recorded message in the DVR. Any clues are appreciated. Stay 
well all and those in the US have a great Thanksgiving.   Neil   N4FN

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[Elecraft] K-Pod and the DVR

[Neil]

I have recently acquired a K-Pod and have a question. Before someone 
flames me with the RTFM, I have read the K3s manual, the K-Pod manual 
and the Cady manual (which is awesome). I find mention of the use of the 
K-Pod for CW, but I would also like to use it as an easier way to 
activate a recorded message in the DVR. Any clues are appreciated. Stay 
well all and those in the US have a great Thanksgiving.   Neil   N4FN

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Fred]

Hmmm ... and here I thought I was way too old to learn new things.

1.  There's a K-Pod utility
2. There's an update for K-Pod firmware
3.  My K-Pod runs with just the flat cable inserted and no wall wart needed
4.  To get the K-Pod utility to work, you have to do some finger 
gymnastics on F1/F4

5. The new FW rev really does change the encoder rate

All I'm missing now is, "Do I like my old rate [1/2 the VFO A rate] or 
the 1:1 rate?"  I'll try the new 1:1 for awhile.  Odds are very high 
I'll get used to it right away and not notice the difference.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

Jim McDonald wrote on 10/31/2021 4:05 PM:

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV 
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 17:52
To: Jim McDonald 
Cc: j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

Did you try upgrading the K-POD firmware to 1.12 to use these new features?

1.12 10/20/2021
Holding down F4 on power up selects encoder 1:1 rate.
Holding down F5 on power up selects 1:0.5 rate.

73,
Bob, N6TV



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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

Yes.

73,  Jim N7US

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV 
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 17:52
To: Jim McDonald 
Cc: j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

Did you try upgrading the K-POD firmware to 1.12 to use these new features?

1.12 10/20/2021
Holding down F4 on power up selects encoder 1:1 rate.
Holding down F5 on power up selects 1:0.5 rate.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 8:26 PM Jim McDonald 
mailto:j...@n7us.net>> wrote:
I have tried all three settings – 100, 200, and 400.  The K-Pod tuning rate is 
half the rate of the K3/K3S.

73,  Jim N7US

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV mailto:n...@arrl.net>>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 22:22
To: j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>
Cc: Jim McDonald mailto:j...@n7us.net>>; Elecraft Reflector 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

What is CONFIG:VFO CTS set to?  Did you try changing it?
73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021, 8:06 PM mailto:j...@kk9a.com>> wrote:
I was just on 40m and my K-Pod VFO is definitely 1/2 the rate of my K3S's VFO.

John KK9A

-Original Message-
From: Jim McDonald [mailto:j...@n7us.net<mailto:j...@n7us.net>]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 7:19 PM
To: Bob Wilson, N6TV; j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> On 
Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
To: j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>; Elecraft Reflector 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster at 
400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS 
setting on a K3.

In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and *both* the 
VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.

Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the other 
knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the frequency 
where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred 
mailto:k6dg...@gmail.com>> wrote:

> "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.
> My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod
> buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.
> Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the
> encoder in the K-Pod?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com> wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that
> > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram
> > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Did you try upgrading the K-POD firmware to 1.12 to use these new features?

1.12 10/20/2021
Holding down F4 on power up selects encoder 1:1 rate.
Holding down F5 on power up selects 1:0.5 rate.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 8:26 PM Jim McDonald  wrote:

> I have tried all three settings – 100, 200, and 400.  The K-Pod tuning
> rate is half the rate of the K3/K3S.
>
>
>
> *73,  Jim N7US*
>
>
>
> *From:* Bob Wilson, N6TV 
> *Sent:* Saturday, October 30, 2021 22:22
> *To:* j...@kk9a.com
> *Cc:* Jim McDonald ; Elecraft Reflector <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use
> with the K4
>
>
>
> What is *CONFIG:VFO CTS* set to?  Did you try changing it?
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 30, 2021, 8:06 PM  wrote:
>
> I was just on 40m and my K-Pod VFO is definitely 1/2 the rate of my K3S's
> VFO.
>
> John KK9A
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Jim McDonald [mailto:j...@n7us.net]
> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 7:19 PM
> To: Bob Wilson, N6TV; j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use
> with the K4
>
> My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.
>
> If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option
> for the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.
>
> 73,  Jim N7US
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> On Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
> To: j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use
> with the K4
>
> In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster
> at 400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
> 200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS
> setting on a K3.
>
> In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and
> *both* the VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.
>
> Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the
> other knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the
> frequency where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred  wrote:
>
> > "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.
> > My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod
> > buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the
> time.
> > Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the
> > encoder in the K-Pod?
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> > Sparks NV DM09dn
> > Washoe County
> >
> > j...@kk9a.com wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that
> > > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> > >
> > > John KK9A
> > >
> > >
> > > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> > >
> > > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram
> > > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Bob, N6TV
> > >
> > >
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

I have tried all three settings – 100, 200, and 400.  The K-Pod tuning rate is 
half the rate of the K3/K3S.

73,  Jim N7US

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV 
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 22:22
To: j...@kk9a.com
Cc: Jim McDonald ; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

What is CONFIG:VFO CTS set to?  Did you try changing it?
73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021, 8:06 PM mailto:j...@kk9a.com>> wrote:
I was just on 40m and my K-Pod VFO is definitely 1/2 the rate of my K3S's VFO.

John KK9A

-Original Message-
From: Jim McDonald [mailto:j...@n7us.net<mailto:j...@n7us.net>]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 7:19 PM
To: Bob Wilson, N6TV; j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> On 
Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
To: j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>; Elecraft Reflector 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster at 
400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS 
setting on a K3.

In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and *both* the 
VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.

Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the other 
knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the frequency 
where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred 
mailto:k6dg...@gmail.com>> wrote:

> "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.
> My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod
> buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.
> Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the
> encoder in the K-Pod?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com> wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that
> > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram
> > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

What is *CONFIG:VFO CTS* set to?  Did you try changing it?

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021, 8:06 PM  wrote:

> I was just on 40m and my K-Pod VFO is definitely 1/2 the rate of my K3S's
> VFO.
>
> John KK9A
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Jim McDonald [mailto:j...@n7us.net]
> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 7:19 PM
> To: Bob Wilson, N6TV; j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use
> with the K4
>
> My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.
>
> If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option
> for the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.
>
> 73,  Jim N7US
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> On Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
> To: j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use
> with the K4
>
> In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster
> at 400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
> 200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS
> setting on a K3.
>
> In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and
> *both* the VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.
>
> Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the
> other knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the
> frequency where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred  wrote:
>
> > "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.
> > My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod
> > buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the
> time.
> > Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the
> > encoder in the K-Pod?
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> > Sparks NV DM09dn
> > Washoe County
> >
> > j...@kk9a.com wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that
> > > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> > >
> > > John KK9A
> > >
> > >
> > > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> > >
> > > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram
> > > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Bob, N6TV
> > >
> > >
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[john]

I was just on 40m and my K-Pod VFO is definitely 1/2 the rate of my K3S's VFO. 

John KK9A

-Original Message-
From: Jim McDonald [mailto:j...@n7us.net] 
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 7:19 PM
To: Bob Wilson, N6TV; j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
To: j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster at 
400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS 
setting on a K3.

In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and *both* the 
VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.

Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the other 
knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the frequency 
where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred  wrote:

> "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.  
> My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod 
> buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.
> Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the 
> encoder in the K-Pod?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> j...@kk9a.com wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that 
> > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram 
> > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> >

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

I did check just before I sent my note.  The new K-Pod F/W works the same as 
1.09.  At each setting in the K3S (was the same as the K3 I had before), the 
K-Pod tuning rate is one-half of that in the radio.

I bought the K3 in 2009 and the K3S in 2017, and that never changed.

73,  Jim N7US

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV 
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 18:28
To: Jim McDonald ; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 4:19 PM Jim McDonald 
mailto:j...@n7us.net>> wrote:
My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

Check again, because that does not match my experience if your K-POD firmware 
is at 1.09 (can't test now, sold both K3s).  If CONFIG:VFO CTS is set to 100 
(or 200?), I'm pretty sure the K-POD knob tunes at the same rate as the VFO A 
knob.  I don't think a power cycle is required.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

Yes, we asked for that years ago, but it never happened, and I don't think it 
will ever happen.  There's just no room left in the K3's limited memory to add 
such complex code now.

Consider upgrading from the K3 to a K4.  K-POD plugs straight in via USB cable 
and works perfectly.

73,
Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 4:19 PM Jim McDonald  wrote:

> My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.
>

Check again, because that does not match my experience if your K-POD
firmware is at 1.09 (can't test now, sold both K3s).  If CONFIG:VFO CTS is
set to 100 (or 200?), I'm pretty sure the K-POD knob tunes at the same rate
as the VFO A knob.  I don't think a power cycle is required.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option
> for the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.
>

Yes, we asked for that years ago, but it never happened, and I don't think
it will ever happen.  There's just no room left in the K3's limited memory
to add such complex code now.

Consider upgrading from the K3 to a K4.  K-POD plugs straight in via USB
cable and works perfectly.

73,
Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
To: j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster at 
400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS 
setting on a K3.

In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and *both* the 
VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.

Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the other 
knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the frequency 
where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred  wrote:

> "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.  
> My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod 
> buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.
> Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the 
> encoder in the K-Pod?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> j...@kk9a.com wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that 
> > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram 
> > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster
at 400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS
setting on a K3.

In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and *both*
the VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.

Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the
other knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the
frequency where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred  wrote:

> "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.  My
> K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod buttons
> emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.
> Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the
> encoder in the K-Pod?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> j...@kk9a.com wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that the K3
> > firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram the
> > K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Fred]

"... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.  My 
K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod buttons 
emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.  
Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the 
encoder in the K-Pod?


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

j...@kk9a.com wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:

I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that the K3
firmware "cannot" reprogram it.

John KK9A


Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:

Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram the
K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.

73,
Bob, N6TV







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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[john]

I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that the K3
firmware "cannot" reprogram it.

John KK9A 


Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:

Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram the
K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.

73,
Bob, N6TV

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 5:33 PM Jim McDonald  wrote:

> Does the selection of encoder rates only apply to the K4?
>

Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram the
K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.

73,
Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

Does the selection of encoder rates only apply to the K4?

73,  Jim N7US

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Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:49
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

The K-Pod is an accessory control panel that's ideal for use with the K4. It 
provides 16 switch functions; control of VFO A/VFO B/RIT-XIT offset; and three 
general purpose open-drain outputs for station control. You can use the K4's 
macro editor to create command sequences to assign to K-Pod switches.

For further product details, see:

  https://elecraft.com/collections/k-pod-desktop-control-panel

Revision F of the K-Pod owner's manual now provides complete instructions for 
use with the K4 transceiver. The manual can be found here:

  
https://ftp.elecraft.com/K-Pod/Manuals%20Downloads/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20F.pdf

K-Pod firmware was also recently updated: Rev. 1.12 lets you configure the 
K-Pod's encoder to have the same resolution as those on the K4 (up to 400 
counts per turn). 

73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 3:50 PM Rick Tavan  wrote:

> Right. The macros are stored in the radios, not in the K*Pod. You need to
> run K3 Utility at the radio site to load them into the K3.  The K4 has a
> primitive text editor for on-screen macro entry, one finger typing with no
> tactile feedback. Not fun but no computer required.
>

You do not have to tap the on-screen keyboard to enter macro text into the
K4.  The K4's built-in Macro Editor supports ten finger typing with a real
USB keyboard plugged into one of the K4's three standard USB Type A
connectors.

An external USB keyboard is currently the easiest way to enter long macro
strings into the K4.  Hopefully someday Elecraft will provide a new host
command to store macro text.  Such commands would allow PC software, or
basic batch files, to save macro text into the K4.

73,
Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Rick Tavan]

Right. The macros are stored in the radios, not in the K*Pod. You need to
run K3 Utility at the radio site to load them into the K3.  The K4 has a
primitive text editor for on-screen macro entry, one finger typing with no
tactile feedback. Not fun but no computer required.

/Rick N6XI

On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 11:33 AM Fred  wrote:

>
>
> I also operate W7RN [K3] remotely with the RemoteRig interface, and the
> K-Pod tuning knob remotely tunes just fine but the switches don't work,
> probably because there are no macros loaded into the remote radio?
>
> --

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Tom Doligalski via Elecraft]

I’m right handed and use my right hand to send CW as well as to copy. So, the 
iPod is particularly convenieent to adjust the radio (especially RIT for 
off-frequency responses). 

I use it every day… can’t believe how convenient it is!

Tom W4KX
K4 #110
K3 #969

> On Oct 28, 2021, at 2:32 PM, Fred  wrote:
> 
> Adventures in my 20's followed by a steady accumulation of birthdays has left 
> me with arm/shoulder deficiencies, aggravated by reaching out to tune and 
> adjust a radio. The K-Pod is the best accessory I purchased for my very early 
> K3 [S/N 642].  It gets the tuning and 95% of the switch functions I ever use 
> right down at my left next to the mouse and paddle.  I can rest my arm on the 
> arm of the chair which saves the wear and tear on it and my shoulder.
> 
> I also operate W7RN [K3] remotely with the RemoteRig interface, and the K-Pod 
> tuning knob remotely tunes just fine but the switches don't work, probably 
> because there are no macros loaded into the remote radio?
> 
> I also purchased the Digital Voice module which I've used at least 2 times, 
> forgetting that the only time I get on Phone is on 2 m and 70 cm from my 
> truck. [:=)
> 
> 73,
> 
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
> 
> Wayne Burdick wrote on 10/28/2021 8:48 AM:
>> The K-Pod is an accessory control panel that's ideal for use with the K4. It 
>> provides 16 switch functions; control of VFO A/VFO B/RIT-XIT offset; and 
>> three general purpose open-drain outputs for station control. You can use 
>> the K4's macro editor to create command sequences to assign to K-Pod 
>> switches.
>> 
>> For further product details, see:
>> 
>>   https://elecraft.com/collections/k-pod-desktop-control-panel
>> 
>> Revision F of the K-Pod owner's manual now provides complete instructions 
>> for use with the K4 transceiver. The manual can be found here:
>> 
>>   
>> https://ftp.elecraft.com/K-Pod/Manuals%20Downloads/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20F.pdf
>> 
>> K-Pod firmware was also recently updated: Rev. 1.12 lets you configure the 
>> K-Pod's encoder to have the same resolution as those on the K4 (up to 400 
>> counts per turn).
>> 
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Fred]

Adventures in my 20's followed by a steady accumulation of birthdays has 
left me with arm/shoulder deficiencies, aggravated by reaching out to 
tune and adjust a radio. The K-Pod is the best accessory I purchased for 
my very early K3 [S/N 642].  It gets the tuning and 95% of the switch 
functions I ever use right down at my left next to the mouse and 
paddle.  I can rest my arm on the arm of the chair which saves the wear 
and tear on it and my shoulder.


I also operate W7RN [K3] remotely with the RemoteRig interface, and the 
K-Pod tuning knob remotely tunes just fine but the switches don't work, 
probably because there are no macros loaded into the remote radio?


I also purchased the Digital Voice module which I've used at least 2 
times, forgetting that the only time I get on Phone is on 2 m and 70 cm 
from my truck. [:=)


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

Wayne Burdick wrote on 10/28/2021 8:48 AM:

The K-Pod is an accessory control panel that's ideal for use with the K4. It 
provides 16 switch functions; control of VFO A/VFO B/RIT-XIT offset; and three 
general purpose open-drain outputs for station control. You can use the K4's 
macro editor to create command sequences to assign to K-Pod switches.

For further product details, see:

   https://elecraft.com/collections/k-pod-desktop-control-panel

Revision F of the K-Pod owner's manual now provides complete instructions for 
use with the K4 transceiver. The manual can be found here:

   
https://ftp.elecraft.com/K-Pod/Manuals%20Downloads/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20F.pdf

K-Pod firmware was also recently updated: Rev. 1.12 lets you configure the 
K-Pod's encoder to have the same resolution as those on the K4 (up to 400 
counts per turn).

73,
Wayne
N6KR





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[Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Wayne Burdick]

The K-Pod is an accessory control panel that's ideal for use with the K4. It 
provides 16 switch functions; control of VFO A/VFO B/RIT-XIT offset; and three 
general purpose open-drain outputs for station control. You can use the K4's 
macro editor to create command sequences to assign to K-Pod switches.

For further product details, see:

  https://elecraft.com/collections/k-pod-desktop-control-panel

Revision F of the K-Pod owner's manual now provides complete instructions for 
use with the K4 transceiver. The manual can be found here:

  
https://ftp.elecraft.com/K-Pod/Manuals%20Downloads/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20F.pdf

K-Pod firmware was also recently updated: Rev. 1.12 lets you configure the 
K-Pod's encoder to have the same resolution as those on the K4 (up to 400 
counts per turn). 

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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[Elecraft] K Pod switch replacement or fix?

[hawley, charles j jr]

I’ve been wondering as I contemplate replacing at least two of the push button 
switches, if there is a more permanent fix.
The schematic is available on the Elecraft website.
What do you think of installing say a 10K pull-up resistor from the 3 vdc buss 
to each of the switch outputs. I wonder if that would stabilize the inputs. It 
seems like the issue is no-current switching making the contact noisy after 
repeated use. 10 K doesn’t seem like much of a current to help, but that and 
maybe the presence of a load would reduce the noise to the pic processor. 

Chuck KE9UW
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong macro

[Josh Fiden]

In my experience almost all tact switches are crap. Find the equivalent part 
from Alps and get them from the usual places (Mouser, Digikey). After changing 
to Alps my reliability problems disappeared. I’ve used maybe 100K. 

73,
Josh W6XU

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> On Nov 6, 2020, at 2:46 PM, hawley, charles j jr  
> wrote:
> 
> The switches are surface mount and quite sealed. The surface mount on them is 
> not a problem the way they are soldered in. But ultimately, it seems like 
> Elecraft needs to replace them as to brand, model, in their production if 
> they haven’t already done so. 
> When I called for replacing pod number 2, I was told that this was extremely 
> rare and even not likely for someone to have two of them go this way. But 
> with a little persistence they sent me my third one. I think they are getting 
> old in the tooth now, so we should see more “rare” failures ahead. As of 
> right now, replacing the pc board for $120 is probably the way to go, with 
> the hope that the switches are a more reliable sort.
> I, so far, went the way of just switching my most used macros to relatively 
> unused switches. Good for another almost year I hope.

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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong macro

[hawley, charles j jr]

The switches are surface mount and quite sealed. The surface mount on them is 
not a problem the way they are soldered in. But ultimately, it seems like 
Elecraft needs to replace them as to brand, model, in their production if they 
haven’t already done so. 
When I called for replacing pod number 2, I was told that this was extremely 
rare and even not likely for someone to have two of them go this way. But with 
a little persistence they sent me my third one. I think they are getting old in 
the tooth now, so we should see more “rare” failures ahead. As of right now, 
replacing the pc board for $120 is probably the way to go, with the hope that 
the switches are a more reliable sort.
I, so far, went the way of just switching my most used macros to relatively 
unused switches. Good for another almost year I hope.

Chuck KE9UW
c-haw...@illinois.edu

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> On Nov 6, 2020, at 4:32 PM, Ken  wrote:
> 
> I have had this problem for years also and wonder if there is any way to 
> clean the switches?  It is a real spoiler when it pulls this stunt, seemingly 
> always when chasing some great dx.  Would love to know what really is going 
> on with this along with a good “fix”. 
> 
> Ken, NU4I 
> 
> Sent from my iPod
> 
>> On Nov 6, 2020, at 14:20, Steve Lund  wrote:
>> 
>> Let me know your solution as my KPOD has the same problem.
>> 
>> The buttons on the K3 always work as expected, but the KPOD buttons don't.
>> A real pain in cw pileups.
>> 
>> Steve, K6UM
>> 
>>> On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 3:55 PM hawley, charles j jr 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I posted this on Elecraft .io but will try here as well...
>>> 
>>> I love this K-Pod, BUT I’ve sort of worn out 3 of them. The symptom is
>>> that the most used buttons get noisy and trigger another macro from another
>>> address. When I had the first one do that, I did extensive testing to
>>> eliminate rf noise, etc.
>>> And a new unit however proved to work perfectly...for about 4 months. When
>>> it started doing the same thing Elecraft said it was highly unlikely and
>>> especially twice to the same guy, but they sent me another one anyway.
>>> Great company!
>>> Now that one after a year is doing it again. I rearranged the macros to
>>> different buttons of the two macros I mostly use, and it works flawlessly
>>> again for me. I doubt that Elecraft will keep sending me these things, but
>>> maybe I’m missing something. But all I can come up with is noisy switches,
>>> double triggering. No switch bounce protection?
>>> I notice now on the Elecraft site that there are PC boards available for
>>> about $120. Almost doable if the switches are not available separately, and
>>> less expensive than the $290 for a new unit.
>>> Has anyone come up with a part # for the original switches?
>>> Elecraft...?
>>> 
>>> Chuck Hawley
>>> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>>> 
>>> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
>>> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong macro

[Ken]

I have had this problem for years also and wonder if there is any way to clean 
the switches?  It is a real spoiler when it pulls this stunt, seemingly always 
when chasing some great dx.  Would love to know what really is going on with 
this along with a good “fix”. 

Ken, NU4I 

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> On Nov 6, 2020, at 14:20, Steve Lund  wrote:
> 
> Let me know your solution as my KPOD has the same problem.
> 
> The buttons on the K3 always work as expected, but the KPOD buttons don't.
> A real pain in cw pileups.
> 
> Steve, K6UM
> 
> On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 3:55 PM hawley, charles j jr 
> wrote:
> 
>> I posted this on Elecraft .io but will try here as well...
>> 
>> I love this K-Pod, BUT I’ve sort of worn out 3 of them. The symptom is
>> that the most used buttons get noisy and trigger another macro from another
>> address. When I had the first one do that, I did extensive testing to
>> eliminate rf noise, etc.
>> And a new unit however proved to work perfectly...for about 4 months. When
>> it started doing the same thing Elecraft said it was highly unlikely and
>> especially twice to the same guy, but they sent me another one anyway.
>> Great company!
>> Now that one after a year is doing it again. I rearranged the macros to
>> different buttons of the two macros I mostly use, and it works flawlessly
>> again for me. I doubt that Elecraft will keep sending me these things, but
>> maybe I’m missing something. But all I can come up with is noisy switches,
>> double triggering. No switch bounce protection?
>> I notice now on the Elecraft site that there are PC boards available for
>> about $120. Almost doable if the switches are not available separately, and
>> less expensive than the $290 for a new unit.
>> Has anyone come up with a part # for the original switches?
>> Elecraft...?
>> 
>> Chuck Hawley
>> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>> 
>> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
>> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong macro

[ws6x.ars]

Please put me on the list for info about a solution to these K-POD switches.
I have several with the same intermittent behavior.
Thanks,
Jim - WS6X 

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of hawley, charles j jr
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2020 10:55 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the
wrong macro

I posted this on Elecraft .io but will try here as well...

I love this K-Pod, BUT I've sort of worn out 3 of them. The symptom is that
the most used buttons get noisy and trigger another macro from another
address. When I had the first one do that, I did extensive testing to
eliminate rf noise, etc.
And a new unit however proved to work perfectly...for about 4 months. When
it started doing the same thing Elecraft said it was highly unlikely and
especially twice to the same guy, but they sent me another one anyway. Great
company!
Now that one after a year is doing it again. I rearranged the macros to
different buttons of the two macros I mostly use, and it works flawlessly
again for me. I doubt that Elecraft will keep sending me these things, but
maybe I'm missing something. But all I can come up with is noisy switches,
double triggering. No switch bounce protection?
I notice now on the Elecraft site that there are PC boards available for
about $120. Almost doable if the switches are not available separately, and
less expensive than the $290 for a new unit.
Has anyone come up with a part # for the original switches?
Elecraft...?

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles 

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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong macro

[Steve Lund]

Let me know your solution as my KPOD has the same problem.

The buttons on the K3 always work as expected, but the KPOD buttons don't.
A real pain in cw pileups.

Steve, K6UM

On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 3:55 PM hawley, charles j jr 
wrote:

> I posted this on Elecraft .io but will try here as well...
>
> I love this K-Pod, BUT I’ve sort of worn out 3 of them. The symptom is
> that the most used buttons get noisy and trigger another macro from another
> address. When I had the first one do that, I did extensive testing to
> eliminate rf noise, etc.
> And a new unit however proved to work perfectly...for about 4 months. When
> it started doing the same thing Elecraft said it was highly unlikely and
> especially twice to the same guy, but they sent me another one anyway.
> Great company!
> Now that one after a year is doing it again. I rearranged the macros to
> different buttons of the two macros I mostly use, and it works flawlessly
> again for me. I doubt that Elecraft will keep sending me these things, but
> maybe I’m missing something. But all I can come up with is noisy switches,
> double triggering. No switch bounce protection?
> I notice now on the Elecraft site that there are PC boards available for
> about $120. Almost doable if the switches are not available separately, and
> less expensive than the $290 for a new unit.
> Has anyone come up with a part # for the original switches?
> Elecraft...?
>
> Chuck Hawley
>  c-haw...@illinois.edu
>
>  Amateur Radio, KE9UW
>  aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong macro

[Ken K6MR]

Send a note to Elecraft support and ask for the manufacturer part number.  I’ve 
always received a reply and often with the Mouser or DigiKey part number 
included.

Ken K6MR

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Sent: Friday, November 6, 2020 07:55
To: Elecraft Refl<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong 
macro

I posted this on Elecraft .io but will try here as well...

I love this K-Pod, BUT I’ve sort of worn out 3 of them. The symptom is that the 
most used buttons get noisy and trigger another macro from another address. 
When I had the first one do that, I did extensive testing to eliminate rf 
noise, etc.
And a new unit however proved to work perfectly...for about 4 months. When it 
started doing the same thing Elecraft said it was highly unlikely and 
especially twice to the same guy, but they sent me another one anyway. Great 
company!
Now that one after a year is doing it again. I rearranged the macros to 
different buttons of the two macros I mostly use, and it works flawlessly again 
for me. I doubt that Elecraft will keep sending me these things, but maybe I’m 
missing something. But all I can come up with is noisy switches, double 
triggering. No switch bounce protection?
I notice now on the Elecraft site that there are PC boards available for about 
$120. Almost doable if the switches are not available separately, and less 
expensive than the $290 for a new unit.
Has anyone come up with a part # for the original switches?
Elecraft...?

Chuck Hawley
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 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
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[Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong macro

[hawley, charles j jr]

I posted this on Elecraft .io but will try here as well...

I love this K-Pod, BUT I’ve sort of worn out 3 of them. The symptom is that the 
most used buttons get noisy and trigger another macro from another address. 
When I had the first one do that, I did extensive testing to eliminate rf 
noise, etc.
And a new unit however proved to work perfectly...for about 4 months. When it 
started doing the same thing Elecraft said it was highly unlikely and 
especially twice to the same guy, but they sent me another one anyway. Great 
company!
Now that one after a year is doing it again. I rearranged the macros to 
different buttons of the two macros I mostly use, and it works flawlessly again 
for me. I doubt that Elecraft will keep sending me these things, but maybe I’m 
missing something. But all I can come up with is noisy switches, double 
triggering. No switch bounce protection?
I notice now on the Elecraft site that there are PC boards available for about 
$120. Almost doable if the switches are not available separately, and less 
expensive than the $290 for a new unit.
Has anyone come up with a part # for the original switches?
Elecraft...?

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod

[Tom Doligalski via Elecraft]

As far as I can tell, no. I operate with headphones, and never hear the tones. 

Tom

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> On Oct 13, 2020, at 2:06 PM, Bill DeVore  wrote:
> 
> The K-Pod manual says that an annunciator in the K-Pod produces a brief 
> audible tone whenever switches F1 thru F8 are pressed. This does not happen 
> with my K-Pod and I suspect it is my hearing rather than a defect in the 
> K-Pod. Is there anyway to increase the volume of the annunciator?
> 
> Bill - W3PNM
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[Elecraft] K-Pod

[Bill DeVore]

The K-Pod manual says that an annunciator in the K-Pod produces a brief audible 
tone whenever switches F1 thru F8 are pressed. This does not happen with my 
K-Pod and I suspect it is my hearing rather than a defect in the K-Pod. Is 
there anyway to increase the volume of the annunciator?

Bill - W3PNM
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Issues, But I Love It!

[w4sc]

Seems putting the mode change first in the string would change the mode in the 
current operating band; then change bands……..

Ben W4SC 

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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Issues, But I Love It!

[hawley, charles j jr]

Thank you. That’s likely another good answer. I got a couple direct emails and 
the one I tried first was to put the mode in the macro string first. That seems 
to work with many tries, no mishaps. So that’s where I left it.
Thanks for the reply,

Jack BMW Motorcycles
Chuck KE9UW
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> On Sep 16, 2020, at 6:36 PM, w4sc  wrote:
> 
> A possible solution:
> 
> 1) FA705;DE100;MD3;
> 
> Check DExxx command in programmers manual.
> 
> 73 de Ben W4SC
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Issues, But I Love It!

[w4sc]

A possible solution:

1) FA705;DE100;MD3;

Check DExxx command in programmers manual.

73 de Ben W4SC

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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Issues, But I Love It!

[hawley, charles j jr]

Another small issue I have had is when I am on say 3710 KHz LSB
and send the macro FA705;MD3;
the K3s goes to 7049.280 KHz CW sometimes. (720 Hz is my offset for CW)
If I send FA705;MD3; again right away
it goes to 7050 KHz CW

Then when I send FA371;MD1;
the K3s goes to 3710.720 KHz LSB sometimes
Again, if I send FA371;MD1; again right away
the K3s goes to 3710 KHz LSB.

This has always been the case and has nothing to do with the wrong macro being 
sent...
am I not allowing for something in my macros?

Chuck Hawley
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From: Charles J. Hawley 
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:30 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: K-POD Issues, But I Love It!

I love this K-Pod, BUT I’ve sort of worn out 3 of them. The symptom is that the 
most used buttons get noisy and trigger another macro from another address. 
When I had the first one do that, I did extensive testing to eliminate rf 
noise, etc.
And a new unit however proved to work perfectly...for about 4 months. When it 
started doing the same thing Elecraft said it was highly unlikely and 
especially twice to the same guy, but they sent me another one anyway. Great 
company!
Now that one after a year is doing it again. I rearranged the macros to 
different buttons of the two macros I mostly use, and it works flawlessly again 
for those two. I doubt that Elecraft will keep sending me these things, maybe 
I’m missing something. But all I can come up with is noisy switches, double 
triggering. Anybody have similar issues?

Jack BMW Motorcycles
Chuck KE9UW
c-haw...@illinois.edu

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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Fred Jensen]

Mine took more than a couple of turns [9 to be exact] of the supplied 
flat cable right up next to the radio connector.


73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 7/17/2020 1:43 PM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote:

I use about a 5 foot nice flexible old computer mouse cord.
Goes from the RJ 6-pin "Radio" jack on K-POD to bottom of K3 Front Panel.
I did NOT connect a wire to the one unused pin on either end, so you 
only need 5 wires.
It works but I occasionally get RF into it on 80m as my antenna 
radiates into the house. "ERR KP1" shows in K3 display, sometimes it 
makes the frequency change.

A couple turns on a toroid  at each end did NOT help.
I suggest keep it as short as possible.
Keith WE6R Elecraft K3 Tech


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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Nr4c]

TNX

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> On Jul 17, 2020, at 10:08 AM, Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
> 
> My K-Pod, an early one, has a rear-panel USB-B connector labeled "USB", used 
> to install K-Pod firmware and also for a K4 connection. K-Pod DC power is 
> also provided through this cable.
> 
> I use a very standard USB A to B cable.
> 
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Nr4c  
> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2020 01:43
> To: Dick Dievendorff 
> Cc: Eric Norris ; elecraft@mailman qth. net 
> 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?
> 
> It will fit our existing K-Pods??
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
> 
> 
>> On Jul 16, 2020, at 11:56 PM, Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
>> 
>> The K4 uses a USB cable to the K-Pod rather than the telephone like cable 
>> used with K3.  There are USB-A jacks on K4 front and back, not underneath 
>> like the K3.
>> 
>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>> 
>>> On Jul 16, 2020, at 20:41, Eric Norris >> mean not the USB cord, but the telephone-cable-like cord that goes under 
>>> the right front on the K3, and I assume K4.
>>> 
>>> 73 Eric WD6DBM
>>> 
>>>>> On Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 8:00 PM Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
>>>> It’s a standard USB-A to USB-B cable from K4 to K-Pod. I’m not sure about 
>>>> coiled...
>>>> 
>>>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 16, 2020, at 19:50, Eric Norris  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD 
>>>>> to K4 cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Keith Trinity WE6R]

I use about a 5 foot nice flexible old computer mouse cord.
Goes from the RJ 6-pin "Radio" jack on K-POD to bottom of K3 Front Panel.
I did NOT connect a wire to the one unused pin on either end, so you 
only need 5 wires.
It works but I occasionally get RF into it on 80m as my antenna radiates 
into the house. "ERR KP1" shows in K3 display, sometimes it makes the 
frequency change.

A couple turns on a toroid  at each end did NOT help.
I suggest keep it as short as possible.
Keith WE6R Elecraft K3 Tech
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[hawley, charles j jr]

Oh sorry. I was still thinking of usb. The aux out can control an external 
device like an antenna switch...with a macro. Page 12

Jack BMW Motorcycles
Chuck KE9UW
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> On Jul 17, 2020, at 2:37 PM, hawley, charles j jr  
> wrote:
> 
> Computer hookup for upgrades 
> 
> Chuck Jack Hawley 
> KE9UW
> 
> Sent from my iPhone, cjack 
> 
>> On Jul 17, 2020, at 1:20 PM, Fred Jensen  wrote:
>> 
>> Just curious and a bit too busy to go look it up right now, what is the AUX 
>> jack for on the back of my K-POD?
>> 
>> 73,
>> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
>> Sparks NV DM09dn
>> Washoe County
>> 
 On 7/17/2020 7:08 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
>>> My K-Pod, an early one, has a rear-panel USB-B connector labeled "USB", 
>>> used to install K-Pod firmware and also for a K4 connection. K-Pod DC power 
>>> is also provided through this cable.
>>> 
>>> I use a very standard USB A to B cable.
>>> 
>>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[hawley, charles j jr]

Computer hookup for upgrades 

Chuck Jack Hawley 
KE9UW

Sent from my iPhone, cjack 

> On Jul 17, 2020, at 1:20 PM, Fred Jensen  wrote:
> 
> Just curious and a bit too busy to go look it up right now, what is the AUX 
> jack for on the back of my K-POD?
> 
> 73,
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
> 
>> On 7/17/2020 7:08 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
>> My K-Pod, an early one, has a rear-panel USB-B connector labeled "USB", used 
>> to install K-Pod firmware and also for a K4 connection. K-Pod DC power is 
>> also provided through this cable.
>> 
>> I use a very standard USB A to B cable.
>> 
>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Fred Jensen]

Just curious and a bit too busy to go look it up right now, what is the 
AUX jack for on the back of my K-POD?


73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 7/17/2020 7:08 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:

My K-Pod, an early one, has a rear-panel USB-B connector labeled "USB", used to 
install K-Pod firmware and also for a K4 connection. K-Pod DC power is also provided 
through this cable.

I use a very standard USB A to B cable.

73 de Dick, K6KR



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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Dick Dievendorff]

Yes, an RJ-12 cable for a K3, a USB cable for a K4. 

 

73 de Dick, K6KR

 

From: hawley, charles j jr  
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2020 07:23
To: Dick Dievendorff ; Eric Norris 
Cc: elecraft@mailman qth. net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

 

Oh...not the same as the K3 6 pin connectors?

 

Chuck Hawley
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Cc: elecraft@mailman qth. net mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord? 

 

It’s a standard USB-A to USB-B cable from K4 to K-Pod. I’m not sure about 
coiled...

73 de Dick, K6KR

> On Jul 16, 2020, at 19:50, Eric Norris  <mailto:norrislawfi...@gmail.com> > wrote:
> 
> Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD to K4
> cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
> 
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[hawley, charles j jr]

Oh...not the same as the K3 6 pin connectors?

Chuck Hawley
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Dick Dievendorff 
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:00 PM
To: Eric Norris 
Cc: elecraft@mailman qth. net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

It’s a standard USB-A to USB-B cable from K4 to K-Pod. I’m not sure about 
coiled...

73 de Dick, K6KR

> On Jul 16, 2020, at 19:50, Eric Norris  wrote:
>
> Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD to K4
> cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
>
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Dick Dievendorff]

My K-Pod, an early one, has a rear-panel USB-B connector labeled "USB", used to 
install K-Pod firmware and also for a K4 connection. K-Pod DC power is also 
provided through this cable.

I use a very standard USB A to B cable.

73 de Dick, K6KR

-Original Message-
From: Nr4c  
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2020 01:43
To: Dick Dievendorff 
Cc: Eric Norris ; elecraft@mailman qth. net 

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

It will fit our existing K-Pods??

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Jul 16, 2020, at 11:56 PM, Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
> 
> The K4 uses a USB cable to the K-Pod rather than the telephone like cable 
> used with K3.  There are USB-A jacks on K4 front and back, not underneath 
> like the K3.
> 
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
> 
>> On Jul 16, 2020, at 20:41, Eric Norris > mean not the USB cord, but the telephone-cable-like cord that goes under the 
>> right front on the K3, and I assume K4.
>> 
>> 73 Eric WD6DBM
>> 
>>>> On Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 8:00 PM Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
>>> It’s a standard USB-A to USB-B cable from K4 to K-Pod. I’m not sure about 
>>> coiled...
>>> 
>>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 16, 2020, at 19:50, Eric Norris  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD 
>>>> to K4 cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
>>>> 
>>>> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Nr4c]

It will fit our existing K-Pods??

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> On Jul 16, 2020, at 11:56 PM, Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
> 
> The K4 uses a USB cable to the K-Pod rather than the telephone like cable 
> used with K3.  There are USB-A jacks on K4 front and back, not underneath 
> like the K3.
> 
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
> 
>> On Jul 16, 2020, at 20:41, Eric Norris > 
>> Sorry, I mean not the USB cord, but the telephone-cable-like cord that goes 
>> under the right front on the K3, and I assume K4.
>> 
>> 73 Eric WD6DBM
>> 
 On Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 8:00 PM Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
>>> It’s a standard USB-A to USB-B cable from K4 to K-Pod. I’m not sure about 
>>> coiled...
>>> 
>>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>>> 
 On Jul 16, 2020, at 19:50, Eric Norris  wrote:
 
 Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD to K4
 cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
 
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Dick Dievendorff]

The K4 uses a USB cable to the K-Pod rather than the telephone like cable used 
with K3.  There are USB-A jacks on K4 front and back, not underneath like the 
K3.

73 de Dick, K6KR

> On Jul 16, 2020, at 20:41, Eric Norris  
> Sorry, I mean not the USB cord, but the telephone-cable-like cord that goes 
> under the right front on the K3, and I assume K4.
> 
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
> 
>> On Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 8:00 PM Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
>> It’s a standard USB-A to USB-B cable from K4 to K-Pod. I’m not sure about 
>> coiled...
>> 
>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>> 
>> > On Jul 16, 2020, at 19:50, Eric Norris  wrote:
>> > 
>> > Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD to K4
>> > cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
>> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Eric Norris]

Sorry, I mean not the USB cord, but the telephone-cable-like cord that goes
under the right front on the K3, and I assume K4.

73 Eric WD6DBM

On Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 8:00 PM Dick Dievendorff  wrote:

> It’s a standard USB-A to USB-B cable from K4 to K-Pod. I’m not sure about
> coiled...
>
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>
> > On Jul 16, 2020, at 19:50, Eric Norris  wrote:
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> > cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Nr4c]

Field Testers!

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> On Jul 16, 2020, at 11:27 PM, Wes  wrote:
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> Who has a K4 to hook it to?
> 
> Wes  N7WS
> 
>> On 7/16/2020 7:47 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
>> Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD to K4
>> cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
>> 
>> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Wes]

Who has a K4 to hook it to?

Wes  N7WS

On 7/16/2020 7:47 PM, Eric Norris wrote:

Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD to K4
cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?

73 Eric WD6DBM


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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Dick Dievendorff]

It’s a standard USB-A to USB-B cable from K4 to K-Pod. I’m not sure about 
coiled...

73 de Dick, K6KR

> On Jul 16, 2020, at 19:50, Eric Norris  wrote:
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> Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD to K4
> cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?
> 
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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[Elecraft] K-POD Coiled Cord?

[Eric Norris]

Has anyone found a high-quality coiled cord to replace the K-POD to K4
cord?  Is there a length/type restriction?

73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD function buttons

[Keith Onishi]

Page 6 of KPOD Owner’s Manual says;

Macros are launched at the K-Pod using tap and hold presses of switches F1 
through F8 just as you tap
and hold front panel switches on your K3S/K3:
 - Holding switches F1 through F8 for 1/2 second or more launches K3S/K3 macros 
1 through 8.
 - Tapping switches F1 through F8 (holding for less than 1/2 second) launches 
K3S/K3 macros 9
through 16.

73 de JH3SIF, Keith

> 2020/01/25 0:58、Ted Edwards W3TB のメール:
> 
> Elecraft's directions are usually very clear, but I am missing something
> about encoding buttons on the K-POD.
> 
> I put my desired functions coding into the K3 Utility, but I don't see how
> to apply them from the Utility to the radio where the function buttons on
> the K3 imitate.  What am I missing?
> 
> Thanking you ahead of time for good help with this.
> 
> -- 
> 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW
> 
> and thinking about operating CW:
> "Do today what others won't,
> so you can do tomorrow what others can't."
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[Elecraft] K-POD function buttons

[Ted Edwards W3TB]

Elecraft's directions are usually very clear, but I am missing something
about encoding buttons on the K-POD.

I put my desired functions coding into the K3 Utility, but I don't see how
to apply them from the Utility to the radio where the function buttons on
the K3 imitate.  What am I missing?

Thanking you ahead of time for good help with this.

-- 
73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW

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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD working intermitterly

[Clay Autery]

My apologies  I said it was RJ-12  I believe I remembered 
incorrectly  It's an RJ-25 (straight thru).  RJ-12 is a handset 
cable with NON-straight thru wiring... essentially reversed to bridge 
the handset to the base device.
RJ-25 is a 3-line, straight thru cable.    That'll teach me to 
respond from an obviously faulty memory.


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On 01/13/20 16:00, John Altman wrote:

  My K-Pod has stopped working ... it works (macros are functional) for a
few minutes after K3S turned on and then power light is out and button
functions do not work!  Turn rig off and back on a few minutes later and it
functions, for awhile.

I have reloaded full firmware for both K3S and P3 ... no behavioral change.

I have disconnected K-Pod cable at both rig and K-Pod, re-connect, no
change.
Cable is connected in jack under front panel.

Otherwise, K3S is fully functional.  I am aware the “macros” reside within
the K3S.
Could this be the cable between the rig and K-POD?

Any ideas to remedy this situation will be greatly appreciated.  Direct
reply to wa4...@arrl.net.

Thank you,
John  WA4AIP
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD working intermitterly

[Clay Autery]

MY bet is a bad KPOD cable  As I remember it, it is a straight 
through cable with 6P6C, RJ12 connectors on both ends.
You could make one if you have CAT-5e cable, 6P6C connectors, and a 
crimp tool.
You simply use 3 of the 4-pairs...  Cut 4th pair back to jacket (brown 
has the loosest twist rate, I'd pick that one).


And whatever pair you use for Pins 1/2, simply cut the wire that WOULD 
be on Pin 1 back to the jacket at the radio at least, and I would cut it 
back on both ends to "be sure" AND not have a "stub" sticking out in space.
Crimp them, preferably with connector boot on the KPOD end.  IF you have 
your radio elevated on the from side, there is room for a boot on the 
radio end as well.


If you have the radio sitting flat, there MAY not be room for a 
boot  6P6C/RJ12 connector boots may be hard to find.
In the case that you DON'T use boots, it is IMPORTANT to make SURE that 
the jacket gets crimped under the connector's strain relief bar on crimp 
to keep the conductors from separating due to work hardening of the 
copper when moving the cable.


AND, as always for PATCH CABLES, use stranded cable and connectors 
spec'd for stranded cable to be safe.  You CAN use solid cable or solid 
wire connectors, but the durability will be greatly reduced.


Hope this helps...

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On 01/13/20 16:00, John Altman wrote:

  My K-Pod has stopped working ... it works (macros are functional) for a
few minutes after K3S turned on and then power light is out and button
functions do not work!  Turn rig off and back on a few minutes later and it
functions, for awhile.

I have reloaded full firmware for both K3S and P3 ... no behavioral change.

I have disconnected K-Pod cable at both rig and K-Pod, re-connect, no
change.
Cable is connected in jack under front panel.

Otherwise, K3S is fully functional.  I am aware the “macros” reside within
the K3S.
Could this be the cable between the rig and K-POD?

Any ideas to remedy this situation will be greatly appreciated.  Direct
reply to wa4...@arrl.net.

Thank you,
John  WA4AIP
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD working intermitterly

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Do you tend to move the K-Pod frequently?  If so, that could be a reason 
for cable or connector failure.


Try holding the cable an inch or so from the connector (do that at each 
end).  Move the cable back and forth a bit - see if that induces the 
fail/no-fail situation.  If so, a cable replacement is in order.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/13/2020 5:00 PM, John Altman wrote:

  My K-Pod has stopped working ... it works (macros are functional) for a
few minutes after K3S turned on and then power light is out and button
functions do not work!  Turn rig off and back on a few minutes later and it
functions, for awhile.

I have reloaded full firmware for both K3S and P3 ... no behavioral change.

I have disconnected K-Pod cable at both rig and K-Pod, re-connect, no
change.
Cable is connected in jack under front panel.

Otherwise, K3S is fully functional.  I am aware the “macros” reside within
the K3S.
Could this be the cable between the rig and K-POD?

Any ideas to remedy this situation will be greatly appreciated.  Direct
reply to wa4...@arrl.net.

Thank you,
John  WA4AIP
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[Elecraft] K-POD working intermitterly

[John Altman]

 My K-Pod has stopped working ... it works (macros are functional) for a
few minutes after K3S turned on and then power light is out and button
functions do not work!  Turn rig off and back on a few minutes later and it
functions, for awhile.

I have reloaded full firmware for both K3S and P3 ... no behavioral change.

I have disconnected K-Pod cable at both rig and K-Pod, re-connect, no
change.
Cable is connected in jack under front panel.

Otherwise, K3S is fully functional.  I am aware the “macros” reside within
the K3S.
Could this be the cable between the rig and K-POD?

Any ideas to remedy this situation will be greatly appreciated.  Direct
reply to wa4...@arrl.net.

Thank you,
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K-LINE Station
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[Elecraft] K-POD is sold

[Roger D Johnson]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to all who replied.

73, Roger
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[Elecraft] K-POD for sale

[Roger D Johnson]

Like new. I thought I would use it more but, with my operating style, it
just sits there.

$200 Plus shipping.

73, Roger N1RJ

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[Elecraft] K-POD Sold

[Michael Raskin]

Mike W4UM
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[Elecraft] K-POD FOR SALE

[Michael Raskin]

K-POD as new in excellent condition.  Comes with cable to connect to K3 or K3s. 
 $200.  Free shipping CONUS..

Mike W4UM
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD needed

[Richard Thorne]

Highly recommended, I enjoy the one I have.

Rich - N5ZC

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> Guess I missed the last one, if you have an extra K-POD, please contact me - 
> offline
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[Elecraft] K-POD needed

[Frank Krozel]

Guess I missed the last one, if you have an extra K-POD, please contact me - 
offline

kg9h at ARRL dot net

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[Elecraft] K-POD sold

[dgb]

Thanks 73 Dwight NS9I

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod data cable

[Don Wilhelm]

Jim,

Refer to the K-Pod manual.

You must cut one of the wires to use with the K-Pod.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/4/2019 5:55 PM, Jim N7US wrote:

Is the K-Pod's data cable a standard data cable?  I'd like to use one that
is a bit longer than the stock cable so am wondering if I can just
substitute a standard one.

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[Elecraft] K-Pod data cable

[Jim N7US]

Is the K-Pod's data cable a standard data cable?  I'd like to use one that
is a bit longer than the stock cable so am wondering if I can just
substitute a standard one.

 

Jim N7US

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[hawley, charles j jr]

I’ve never spilled. That would be an obvious caveat. But actually these buttons 
feel like the sealed surface mount kind.

Chuck Jack Hawley
KE9UW

Sent from my iPhone, cjack

On Aug 1, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Bill Johnson 
mailto:k9...@live.com>> wrote:

The KPOD is subject to spills etc. Just like a keyboard. Spills onto the pad 
can create issues.  Amazing no one has mentioned this potential cause.

Bill
920-421-1172


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> on 
behalf of hawley, charles j jr 
mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu>>
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 9:15:41 AM
To: Richard Katsch mailto:rkat...@gmail.com>>; 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Using the K3s utility, the macros fire off 100% reliably so it's the pod switch 
buttons I guess. Double triggering, not triggering, sending the wrong buttons 
macro. It's getting worse. Looks like the hardware is not up to the task.
I wonder if Elecraft has improved the quality of performance on this item. I 
have had two bad ones so far and this one is probably out of warranty. I guess 
it's worth sending it in for repair?


Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu<mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu>

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: hawley, charles j jr mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 8:26 AM
To: Richard Katsch mailto:rkat...@gmail.com>>; 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Mine is also on internal power. The interesting thing is that it is so 
intermittent. Probably messes up about 2% of the time.

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu<mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu>

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> on 
behalf of Richard Katsch mailto:rkat...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 1:44 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

I wonder how the K Pod is powered. Is it possible that an external supply
might be causing problems?
My new K Pod works fine on K3 s/n 0063 from internal power.

Richard Katsch
Vk2eik
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[Bill Johnson]

The KPOD is subject to spills etc. Just like a keyboard. Spills onto the pad 
can create issues.  Amazing no one has mentioned this potential cause.

Bill
920-421-1172


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of hawley, charles j jr 
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 9:15:41 AM
To: Richard Katsch ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net 

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Using the K3s utility, the macros fire off 100% reliably so it's the pod switch 
buttons I guess. Double triggering, not triggering, sending the wrong buttons 
macro. It's getting worse. Looks like the hardware is not up to the task.
I wonder if Elecraft has improved the quality of performance on this item. I 
have had two bad ones so far and this one is probably out of warranty. I guess 
it's worth sending it in for repair?


Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: hawley, charles j jr 
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 8:26 AM
To: Richard Katsch ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net 

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Mine is also on internal power. The interesting thing is that it is so 
intermittent. Probably messes up about 2% of the time.

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Richard Katsch 
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 1:44 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

I wonder how the K Pod is powered. Is it possible that an external supply
might be causing problems?
My new K Pod works fine on K3 s/n 0063 from internal power.

Richard Katsch
Vk2eik
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[hawley, charles j jr]

Using the K3s utility, the macros fire off 100% reliably so it's the pod switch 
buttons I guess. Double triggering, not triggering, sending the wrong buttons 
macro. It's getting worse. Looks like the hardware is not up to the task.
I wonder if Elecraft has improved the quality of performance on this item. I 
have had two bad ones so far and this one is probably out of warranty. I guess 
it's worth sending it in for repair?


Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: hawley, charles j jr 
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 8:26 AM
To: Richard Katsch ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net 

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Mine is also on internal power. The interesting thing is that it is so 
intermittent. Probably messes up about 2% of the time.

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Richard Katsch 
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 1:44 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

I wonder how the K Pod is powered. Is it possible that an external supply
might be causing problems?
My new K Pod works fine on K3 s/n 0063 from internal power.

Richard Katsch
Vk2eik
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[hawley, charles j jr]

Mine is also on internal power. The interesting thing is that it is so 
intermittent. Probably messes up about 2% of the time.

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Richard Katsch 
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 1:44 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

I wonder how the K Pod is powered. Is it possible that an external supply
might be causing problems?
My new K Pod works fine on K3 s/n 0063 from internal power.

Richard Katsch
Vk2eik
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[Richard Katsch]

I wonder how the K Pod is powered. Is it possible that an external supply
might be causing problems?
My new K Pod works fine on K3 s/n 0063 from internal power.

Richard Katsch
Vk2eik
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[Fred Jensen]

Likewise, my K3 [#642] isn't older than dirt however dirt was fairly 
young when I assembled it and my KPod worked just fine when I got it 
earlier this year.


On 7/28/2019 12:10 PM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote:

My K3 is even older than yours (#969) but the KPOD worked flawlessly out of the 
box.

Tom W4KX




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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[Grant Youngman]

Of the differences enumerated by Elecraft between the K3 and K3S, processing 
power on the FP board was not one of them.

I find it hard to believe that the problem had anything to do with “processing 
power” in the gentleman’s K3S.  It sounds like there was some other issue with 
his K3 .. and everyone gave up to soon to figure out what it was.

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342

> On Jul 28, 2019, at 3:10 PM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> My K3 is even older than yours (#969) but the KPOD worked flawlessly out of 
> the box. 
> 
> Tom W4KX
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> 
>> Years later I upgraded to a K3S and the same K POD works perfectly.  
>> Apparently my 2013 K3 CPU processing power was not robust enough to support 
>> the K POD fully.  I did not us the XIT/RIT function often and really liked 
>> the tuning and macro buttons so overall I was happy.  
>> 

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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[Tom Doligalski via Elecraft]

My K3 is even older than yours (#969) but the KPOD worked flawlessly out of the 
box. 

Tom W4KX

Sent from my iPad

> On Jul 28, 2019, at 1:07 PM, Frank via Elecraft  
> wrote:
> 
> I had problems with my K POD RIT/XIT working intermittently with the K3.  
> The XIT/RIT worked fine on the K3.  I opened a case and sent videos to 
> Elecraft.  They sent a new K POD but the problem was not resolved.  They had 
> no other solutions and the case was closed without resolution.  
> 
> Years later I upgraded to a K3S and the same K POD works perfectly.  
> Apparently my 2013 K3 CPU processing power was not robust enough to support 
> the K POD fully.  I did not us the XIT/RIT function often and really liked 
> the tuning and macro buttons so overall I was happy.  
> 
> Frank 
> K6FW 
> 
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:51:30 +
> From: "hawley, charles j jr"  <mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu>>
> To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>" 
> mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors
> Message-ID:  <mailto:f7ec4e3b-4161-42a4-b770-9f4999efa...@illinois.edu>>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> 
> For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending the 
> correct macro, it?ll send a different button programmed one...or send both 
> the tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 and #5.
> My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft replaced it. But 
> this one had a problem with #1 also intermittently.
> And wisdom on this? I love the Pod anyway.
> 
> Chuck 
> KE9UW
> 
> Sent from my iPhone, cjack 
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[hawley, charles j jr]

Company’s :)

Chuck Jack Hawley 
KE9UW

Sent from my iPhone, cjack 

> On Jul 28, 2019, at 11:59 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
> wrote:
> 
> Wonder if that “other companie’s” button pad works better?
> 
> Chuck Jack Hawley 
> KE9UW
> 
> Sent from my iPhone, cjack 
> 
>> On Jul 28, 2019, at 11:52 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> It’s kind of like switch bounce, for double repeats, but also does the next 
>> button, #5, after the #4 sometimes. When I had the #1 issues, I moved the 
>> popular function to #4. Working my way right off the Pod :)
>> 
>> Chuck Jack Hawley 
>> KE9UW
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone, cjack 
>> 
>>> On Jul 28, 2019, at 8:17 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have the latest firmware, and reloaded it. I also rewrote the macros to 
>>> the K3s. No help. Maybe I'll send it to Watsonville.
>>> 
>>> Chuck Hawley
>>> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>>> 
>>> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
>>> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  
>>> on behalf of Wes 
>>> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2019 1:37 PM
>>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors
>>> 
>>> Make sure you have the latest firmware in the K3.
>>> 
>>> I had lots of trouble early on with my K-Pod and it took me recording a 
>>> video
>>> clip and sending it to Elecraft before they believed me (sigh).  Revised FW
>>> fixed it. That was some time ago and most likely you've upgraded, so this
>>> probably is a non-issue but one never knows.
>>> 
>>> Wes  N7WS
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 7/27/2019 8:51 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
>>>> For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending 
>>>> the correct macro, it’ll send a different button programmed one...or send 
>>>> both the tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 
>>>> and #5.
>>>> My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft replaced it. 
>>>> But this one had a problem with #1 also intermittently.
>>>> And wisdom on this? I love the Pod anyway.
>>>> 
>>>> Chuck
>>>> KE9UW
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[Wes]

I'll probably raise the ire of the faithful but I'm not too sure that making a 
connection to this connector is a good idea in the first place.  I'm certainly 
not an expert on what this is connected to inside the radio, but re-purposing a 
connection that was put in for factory test purposes and probably not well 
buffered might be problematic.


Just a thought

Wes  N7WS

On 7/28/2019 9:52 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:

It’s kind of like switch bounce, for double repeats, but also does the next 
button, #5, after the #4 sometimes. When I had the #1 issues, I moved the 
popular function to #4. Working my way right off the Pod :)

Chuck Jack Hawley
KE9UW


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[Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[Frank via Elecraft]

I had problems with my K POD RIT/XIT working intermittently with the K3.  The 
XIT/RIT worked fine on the K3.  I opened a case and sent videos to Elecraft.  
They sent a new K POD but the problem was not resolved.  They had no other 
solutions and the case was closed without resolution.  

Years later I upgraded to a K3S and the same K POD works perfectly.  Apparently 
my 2013 K3 CPU processing power was not robust enough to support the K POD 
fully.  I did not us the XIT/RIT function often and really liked the tuning and 
macro buttons so overall I was happy.  

Frank 
K6FW 


Message: 6
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:51:30 +
From: "hawley, charles j jr" mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu>>
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>" 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors
Message-ID: mailto:f7ec4e3b-4161-42a4-b770-9f4999efa...@illinois.edu>>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending the 
correct macro, it?ll send a different button programmed one...or send both the 
tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 and #5.
My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft replaced it. But 
this one had a problem with #1 also intermittently.
And wisdom on this? I love the Pod anyway.

Chuck 
KE9UW

Sent from my iPhone, cjack 
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[hawley, charles j jr]

Wonder if that “other companie’s” button pad works better?

Chuck Jack Hawley 
KE9UW

Sent from my iPhone, cjack 

> On Jul 28, 2019, at 11:52 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
> wrote:
> 
> It’s kind of like switch bounce, for double repeats, but also does the next 
> button, #5, after the #4 sometimes. When I had the #1 issues, I moved the 
> popular function to #4. Working my way right off the Pod :)
> 
> Chuck Jack Hawley 
> KE9UW
> 
> Sent from my iPhone, cjack 
> 
>> On Jul 28, 2019, at 8:17 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I have the latest firmware, and reloaded it. I also rewrote the macros to 
>> the K3s. No help. Maybe I'll send it to Watsonville.
>> 
>> Chuck Hawley
>> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>> 
>> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
>> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
>> 
>> 
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
>> behalf of Wes 
>> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2019 1:37 PM
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors
>> 
>> Make sure you have the latest firmware in the K3.
>> 
>> I had lots of trouble early on with my K-Pod and it took me recording a video
>> clip and sending it to Elecraft before they believed me (sigh).  Revised FW
>> fixed it. That was some time ago and most likely you've upgraded, so this
>> probably is a non-issue but one never knows.
>> 
>> Wes  N7WS
>> 
>> 
>>> On 7/27/2019 8:51 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
>>> For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending 
>>> the correct macro, it’ll send a different button programmed one...or send 
>>> both the tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 
>>> and #5.
>>> My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft replaced it. But 
>>> this one had a problem with #1 also intermittently.
>>> And wisdom on this? I love the Pod anyway.
>>> 
>>> Chuck
>>> KE9UW
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[hawley, charles j jr]

It’s kind of like switch bounce, for double repeats, but also does the next 
button, #5, after the #4 sometimes. When I had the #1 issues, I moved the 
popular function to #4. Working my way right off the Pod :)

Chuck Jack Hawley 
KE9UW

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> On Jul 28, 2019, at 8:17 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
> wrote:
> 
> I have the latest firmware, and reloaded it. I also rewrote the macros to the 
> K3s. No help. Maybe I'll send it to Watsonville.
> 
> Chuck Hawley
> c-haw...@illinois.edu
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> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
> 
> 
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
> behalf of Wes 
> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2019 1:37 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors
> 
> Make sure you have the latest firmware in the K3.
> 
> I had lots of trouble early on with my K-Pod and it took me recording a video
> clip and sending it to Elecraft before they believed me (sigh).  Revised FW
> fixed it. That was some time ago and most likely you've upgraded, so this
> probably is a non-issue but one never knows.
> 
> Wes  N7WS
> 
> 
>> On 7/27/2019 8:51 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
>> For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending 
>> the correct macro, it’ll send a different button programmed one...or send 
>> both the tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 
>> and #5.
>> My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft replaced it. But 
>> this one had a problem with #1 also intermittently.
>> And wisdom on this? I love the Pod anyway.
>> 
>> Chuck
>> KE9UW
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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[hawley, charles j jr]

I have the latest firmware, and reloaded it. I also rewrote the macros to the 
K3s. No help. Maybe I'll send it to Watsonville.

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Wes 
Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2019 1:37 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Make sure you have the latest firmware in the K3.

I had lots of trouble early on with my K-Pod and it took me recording a video
clip and sending it to Elecraft before they believed me (sigh).  Revised FW
fixed it. That was some time ago and most likely you've upgraded, so this
probably is a non-issue but one never knows.

Wes  N7WS


On 7/27/2019 8:51 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
> For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending the 
> correct macro, it’ll send a different button programmed one...or send both 
> the tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 and #5.
> My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft replaced it. But 
> this one had a problem with #1 also intermittently.
> And wisdom on this? I love the Pod anyway.
>
> Chuck
> KE9UW

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Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[Wes]

Make sure you have the latest firmware in the K3.

I had lots of trouble early on with my K-Pod and it took me recording a video 
clip and sending it to Elecraft before they believed me (sigh).  Revised FW 
fixed it. That was some time ago and most likely you've upgraded, so this 
probably is a non-issue but one never knows.


Wes  N7WS


On 7/27/2019 8:51 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:

For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending the 
correct macro, it’ll send a different button programmed one...or send both the 
tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 and #5.
My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft replaced it. But 
this one had a problem with #1 also intermittently.
And wisdom on this? I love the Pod anyway.

Chuck
KE9UW


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[Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

[hawley, charles j jr]

For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending the 
correct macro, it’ll send a different button programmed one...or send both the 
tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 and #5.
My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft replaced it. But 
this one had a problem with #1 also intermittently.
And wisdom on this? I love the Pod anyway.

Chuck 
KE9UW

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> On Jul 27, 2019, at 10:25 AM, Mike March  wrote:
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> Anyone using the W2IHY EQ Plus with the K3?
> Thanks,
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod function buttons not apparently working

[Peter Lock]

To anyone who was following this thread, I have had the following response
from the support team at Elecraft:

Hello Peter,

Doug is out on vacation right now.  However, I talked to our K3 technician
here and we do not know of a way to send macros to a P3 from a K-Pod.  The
K-Pod plays back existing macros on a K3, and even without using a K-Pod, I
cannot use P3 macros on a K3 and have them get sent to the P3.  The K3
interprets them as K3 macros, which are often invalid for the K3.  The
reason it would work from the utility would be because the utility is
sending the macros over the serial connection, which is shared between the
K3 and the P3, so the P3 acts on the macros when it sees them.  I hope that
helps.

Rob
Elecraft Customer Support




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[Elecraft] K-Pod Macro and P3

[Graziano Roccon (IW2NOY)]

Hello,

i send some of my actual macros used with via K-pod on my K3s&P3.
Maybe could be useful for somebody...



(Keep attention to the last command "#FNXn", this call the functiion on 
P3 button number "n", where i store my SPAN preferences)

[For example FNX1 is 5 khz, FNX3 is 10 Khz, FNX4 is 20 Khz etc.]

SSB UP5
SWH58;BW0320;SWT13;SWT13;FT1;SB1;UPB7;RT0;XT0;DE010;#FNX3

SSB UP10
MD2;SWH58;BW0320;SWT13;SWT13;FT1;SB1;UPB7;UPB7;RT0;XT0;DE010;#FNX4

CW UP1
SWH58;BW0040;SWT13;SWT13;FT1;SB1;UPB4;RT0;XT0;DE010;#FNX1

CLEANUP
FT0;RT0;XT0;LN0;SB0;SWT13;SWT13;

---

Some other useful macro command... for anyone

SET POWER
PC100; PC010;

SET MONITOR LEVEL
ML000; ML020;

SUBRECEIVER
SB1; ON
SB0; OFF

SPLIT
FT1; ON
FT2; OFF

RECALL MEMORY 32
MC032;

USING THE DIGOUT1 PIN11 on ACC
MN019;MP001;MN255;PC065;

SENDING WITH KEYER
KS020; Set keyer speed to 20 wpm
KYWIW2NOY; Send IW2NOY
KYW =; Send BT

--

Last, but not least, my actual configuration for K-POD button/function
[If somebody is interested to know the macro behind the nutton, just 
write me on private]


(F2&F3 are useful when changing from SSB to Digital mode with WSJTX for 
example)

(F8&F16 are useful if you have a linear amplifier, like me)



  TappingHolding

F1   IW2NOY (M1) F9 RR5NNTU (M2)
F2   MIC FP  F10USB
F3   MIC LINEF11LSB
F4   SPOTF12CW
F5   SSB 5UP F13CLEANUP
F6   CW 1 UP F14CLEANUP
F7   MONI 0  F15MONI 20
F8   Power 10W   F16Power 100W


Best regards, Graziano IW2NOY / W2NOY
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod function buttons not apparently working

[w4sc]

As Mike has noted, execution of P3 Macros from the K3 has not been implemented. 
 IMO probably will not be.

Macros to the P3 can only be sent via the RS232 i/f from an attached computer.

The important thing to remember is the macros are not stored on the KPOD, but 
on the K3 and  “pointed” to when you tap/hold a Function key on the KPOD.

I just received my KPOD from Elecraft, and it will be great for changing 
operating configurations that require a lot of front panel button interaction.

Enjoy!

73 de Ben W4SC

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod function buttons not apparently working

[Mike Flowers]

Hello Peter,

Executing P3 macro commands from the K-POD has not been implemented in the
K3/K3S/K-POD firmware.

I was informed by Elecraft support that this was the case when I was trying
to resolve the same issue soon after the P3 was introduced.

You might contact Elecraft Support to confirm that this is still the case.

I found a workaround by using K3 & P3 macros in DXLab's Commander rig
control program.  

- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary

> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> On Behalf Of Peter Lock
> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2019 05:38
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod function buttons not apparently working
> 
> Yes, I believe I was pressing the buttons correctly.  Very curiously, the
"Spot"
> macro (swt42;) is now functioning correctly; I am convinced I have changed
> nothing to make that happen.  Commands for the P3 (#QSY1; etc) however are
> still not working...
> 
> Peter
> M0RYB
> 
> 
> j...@kk9a.com wrote
> > Are you pressing the K-POD buttons property (tap or hold) for the
> > functions that you have programmed? I prefer to put most programs as a
> > tap.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Peter Lock M0RYB wrote
> >
> > Good day
> > I am trying to use the buttons on the K-Pod to  run macros.  I have
> > used the
> > K3 Utility Command tester to store the macro (in this case swt42;) and
> > edited the MACRO15 label to SPOT.  So a tap of the F7 button on the
> > K-Pod should tune the rig to the signal (CWT on, signal is close
> > enough). I have written the macros to the K3, and confirmed they are
> > there by erasing them in the macro editor, and reading them back from
> > the K3.  Running the macro from the Command tester works as expected.
> >
> > Tapping F7 on the K-Pod gets the macro label appearing in the VFO B
> > area and a 'bip' from the K-Pod, but no evidence that the swt42; is
> > being actioned; nothing happens to the rig.
> >
> > Although this is perhaps a simplistic example, it demonstrates the
> > problem.
> > I did find I was able to get the F7 button on the K-Pod to work by
> > programming Function 7 through the CONFIG:MACRO menu option and
> > assigning a tap of the SPOT button to that Function.  However, I want
> > to go on to control the P3 by using its macro commands (#QSY1; and
> > #QSY0;), which as far as I am aware, cannot be assigned through the
> > CONFIG:MACRO options.
> > (Testing
> > the #QSY1; and #QSY0; commands from the Command tester works just as I
> > wish).
> >
> > Firmware in both the K3 and K-Pod updated today (9th July 2019).
> >
> > I guess I have overlooked something simple.
> >
> > Any advice would be appreciated.
> >
> > Peter
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