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Note Regarding K3/K3

References

Text referring to the K3 also pertains to the K3

unless otherwise noted.

Key to Symbols and Text Styles

Important – read carefully

Operating tip

CONFIG:SQ MAIN

Transceiver menu entries

Summary of Contents for K-Pod

Page 2: ...nloaded from www elecraft com Note Regarding K3 K3S References Text referring to the K3 also pertains to the K3S unless otherwise noted Key to Symbols and Text Styles Important read carefully Operatin...

Page 3: ...4 Specific Macros 10 Controlling K Pod LEDs and Auxiliary Outputs 11 Controlling K Pod LEDs 11 Controlling K Pod Auxiliary Outputs 12 Examples 12 Using the K Pod with PC Software Applications 13 Firmw...

Page 4: ...36 91 cm E850629 Allen Wrench for Knob Set Screw 5 64 2 mm E980004 K3 Modification Kit for some older K3 Transceivers see page 16 E850755 Installation Placing the K Pod The K Pod module may be operat...

Page 5: ...n in Figure 2 If you need a data cable length different from the 30 76 cm supplied you can make your own as shown on page 19 The data connector on a K3S serial number 10787 kit or 10801 factory assemb...

Page 6: ...from this connector and will be labeled that way A modification kit to increase the current limit to 1A is available order the K312VMDKT or you can have Elecraft do it for you see Customer Service and...

Page 7: ...trol selected D1 for VFO A D2 for VFO B and D3 for RIT XIT OFS These can be reprogrammed When using the K Pod with a K4 you can configure the K Pod encoder to use the same number of counts per turn as...

Page 8: ...following sample macros are divided into groups popular for contesting chasing DX and operating a DXpedition station in CW or SSB modes In addition are sample macros for RTTY and PSK operation genera...

Page 9: ...amp settings the same for both VFOs Enter SPLIT Set xmit frequency up 5 kHz Clear any RIT setting Clear any XIT setting Lock VFO A frequency Toggle filter bandwidth Macro K3 MD3 SWT13 SWT13 FT1 UPB7 R...

Page 10: ...requency up 5 kHz Enter SPLIT Clear any RIT setting Clear any XIT setting Lock VFO B xmit frequency Macro K3 SWT13 SWT13 FT1 UP7 RT0 XT0 LK 1 K4 AB3 FT1 VO 5000 RT0 XT0 LK 1 Set VFO A on VFO B Frequen...

Page 11: ...tch off Both VFOs unlocked Macro K3 FT0 RT0 XT0 LN0 SQ000 SWT13 SWT13 SWH58 NB0 NB 0 SB0 LK0 LK 0 K4 FT0 RT0 XT0 LN0 SQ000 AB3 SWH58 NB0 NB 0 SB0 LK0 LK 0 Enable Diversity Reception Suggested Macro La...

Page 12: ...m directly in the K3 Utility Program Command Tester K3 Macros window a delay of up to 2 seconds may occur before the change is reflected at the K Pod instead of the about 200 ms normally experienced w...

Page 13: ...OUT1ON KPLED4ON Turn off the external device and LED 4 by holding F1 on t he K Pod KPOUT1OFF KPLED4OFF Unlike LED 4 above using LEDs 1 2 or 3 requires that you shut off control of the rocker switch of...

Page 14: ...ace the computer will recognize it as a human interface device such as a keyboard or mouse This may be useful for many applications both in amateur radio and beyond Software applications that use the...

Page 15: ...blink see Figure 4 D4 may blink slowly at first until your computer recognizes the K Pod then D4 will start blinking rapidly The K Pod is now ready to receive firmware If D4 is on but not blinking yo...

Page 16: ...s the original owner of the Elecraft product as disclosed to Elecraft at the time of order Elecraft products transferred by the purchaser to a third party either by sale gift or other method who is no...

Page 17: ...he type that is easiest for you Use only one of these resistors as described in the following procedure Description Elecraft Part Number 6 8 Ohm 1 10 W SMD 0603 size E850755 6 8 Ohm 1 8 W Leaded Resis...

Page 18: ...the bottom shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Removing the Bottom Front Panel Screws Be sure all five screws have been removed and then pry the front panel loose as shown in Figure 7 There are four multi pin...

Page 19: ...ith no impact on performance However if you have de soldering tools and wish to do so you can remove the existing R82 and replace it with the 6 8 ohm resistor supplied Figure 8 Installing Resistor Acr...

Page 20: ...onnectors and requires 5 conductors Do not use a common RJ12 cable unless you modify it to disconnect the wire to pin 1 If you disconnect the wire at only one end be sure that end is plugged into your...

Page 21: ...abel field column 2 then enter the label SPAN 50 using the on screen keyboard exit the keyboard by tapping ENTER tap on the macro text field then enter spn50 Semicolon must be included exit the keyboa...

Page 22: ...d executed from the K Pod as described under Controlling the K3 from the K Pod page 6 K3 Switch Emulation Commands You can simulate tapping or holding any switch on the K3 front panel using SWT tap an...

Page 23: ...n Monitor Level 000 no output to 060 maximum AF AGnnn Main receiver audio gain 000 minimum to 255 maximum SUB AG nnn Sub receiver audio gain 000 minimum to 255 maximum RF SQL RGnnn Main receiver RF ga...