[Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN & N1MM

[Gary Bartlett VE1RGB]

Thanks Don -- and all others.  I got a metric tonne of answers to my 
question, direct and on the Reflector, and it is very gratifying to see that 
the spirit of helpful support from the Elecraft community is still very much 
alive and well!

Regarding DX4WIN, just for the info of others who may be interested, my 
recollection is that the K2 had been on an earlier version of that software 
but it seems to have disappeared from Version 7.03.16.  However, as noted 
here earlier, if one selects the  Kenwood TS-850 from the Radio Type menu, 
it runs fine at 9600 baud.  Maybe at other speeds too; I've yet to try them.

    As for N1MM, I will likely enable rig keying but generally I don't use 
it for fear that I will grow to like it too much and thereafter lose my 
fist.  Rig control will be my priority for contesting software.

    73,
    Gary, VE1RGB


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Nesbitt" <drnesbitt at bellsouth.net>
To: "'Vic K2VCO'" <vic at rakefet.com>; "'Gary Bartlett VE1RGB'" 
<garybartlett at accesswave.ca>
Cc: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 5:35 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN & N1MM


> You know Gary, I have not done a very good job of covered all the bases 
> here
> - sorry 'bout that!
>
> In order to avoid the scenario that I painted below, you could take a 
> number
> of steps.
>
> For instance, in N1MM config, don't set RTS=PTT instead set RTS=Always 
> Off,
> and at the same time, don't put a check in the "Radio PTT via Command"
> block.  Then, the N1MM function keys will not cause the K3 to generate RF 
> to
> the air UNLESS you have selected VOX on the K3 itself.  The function keys
> will key the K3 so you can hear your messages but no RF will go out.
>
> If you've selected VOX on the K3, then the function keys will happily key 
> RF
> to the ether and so will your paddle - embarrassing moment saved!
>
> Or, you could set the K3 Config menu item PTT_KEY to OFF-dtr and then RF
> would only go out if the K3 VOX was not set unless the N1MM Config was set
> so that the "Radio PTT via Command" box was checked.
>
> Nuff said!  You get the idea and I'll bet there are a lot of folks reading
> this that are saying "enough already" or worse!  More info off list if
> needed.  73 -- Don
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt
> <SNIP>
>
> Yep - this is true - not only that, but be aware if you are using DTR/RTS 
> to
> send code from N1MM (I presume other software as well) that even if you 
> have
> NOT turned VOX to the ON position on the K3, the DTR/RTS keying in
> conjunction with ENABLING the PTT control in N1MM Config, will put your RF
> into the ether when N1MM Function keys are used!  Nice - but - read on:
>
> Then, when you reach for your paddle to send a correction nothing will 
> make
> it to the air UNLESS you have enabled VOX on the K3!  You will wonder why
> the other station keeps asking and finally gives up!  Been there, done 
> that
> and have the T-shirt!  73 -- Don
>
>
> <SNIP>
>
> Don Nesbitt wrote:
>
>> Set:  4800, N, 8, 1, DTR = CW, RTS = PTT, Radio/VFO nr =1, Radio PTT 
>> Delay
> =
>> 30, Radio PTT via command block checked
>
> If you decide to use DTR/RTS, be aware that your computer may raise
> these lines during bootup. So if you are in CW mode when you boot your
> computer, you may unexpectedly transmit a dash or two.
>
> <SNIP>
>