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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3
In the Box .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Placing the K-Pod ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Adjusting the Knob Drag ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Data Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Optional Power Connection (K3 Only) ............................................................................................................... 5
USB Interface ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Auxiliary Outputs ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Controls and Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 5
Operating the K-Pod ................................................................................................................................. 6
Feedback Tone ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Controlling a K4 or K3 Transceiver from the K-Pod .......................................................................................... 6
K-Pod Tuning Knob Functions ........................................................................................................................ 6
Using Switch Functions ................................................................................................................................... 6
Setting Up K-Pod Switch Functions – K4 ....................................................................................................... 6
Setting Up K-Pod Switch Functions – K3 ....................................................................................................... 7
Sample Macros ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Contest Operation Macros ............................................................................................................................... 7
DXing Macros .................................................................................................................................................. 8
DXpedition Macros .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Data Mode Macros ........................................................................................................................................... 9
General-Use Macros ...................................................................................................................................... 10
K4-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
Firmware Upgrades ................................................................................................................................. 14
Connecting the K-Pod To your Computer ......................................................................................................... 14
Customer Service and Support ................................................................................................................ 15
Appendix A: Modifying Earlier K3S/K3 Transceivers to Power the K-Pod via the Data Connector ... 16
Parts and Tools Required ................................................................................................................................... 16
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Removing the K3 or K3S Front Panel Assembly .......................................................................................... 16
Installing the Modification and Reassembling the Transceiver ..................................................................... 18
Appendix B: Data Cable Wiring ............................................................................................................ 19
Appendix C: Macro Basics ..................................................................................................................... 20
Using K4 Macros ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Other K4 Control Commands ........................................................................................................................ 20
Using K3 Macros ............................................................................................................................................... 21
K3 Switch Emulation Commands .................................................................................................................. 21
K3 Knob Function Control Commands ......................................................................................................... 22
Other K3 Control Commands ........................................................................................................................ 22
