[Elecraft] K3 Computer Interface

[Larry Phipps]

Hi Don. Yes, there are advantages to LP-Bridge. The most important one 
is that it acts as a server for the K3. It allows multiple programs to 
talk to the K3 at the same time. Any program which can talk to a K3 can 
transparently do so through LP-Bridge using an easy to set up virtual 
com port. This means any logger, CW Skimmer, PSK programs, etc... all 
while providing a high speed computer interface to PowerSDR at the same 
time. Communication is bidirectional and simultaneous from all connected 
programs (up to 3 in the initial release).

LP-Bridge will also provide more interface channels to PowerSDR, much 
faster software mute, better integration with the K3 for filter offsets, 
etc. I will be releasing the LP-Bridge beta as soon as Scott, WU2X is 
ready to release the next PowerSDR - IF Stage version. He is close to 
doing that, and has a working copy of LP-Bridge for testing.

The version I showed at Dayton was actually mimicking HRD to be able to 
control PowerSDR, but that is not a viable version to release as it 
prevents the use of HRD. Scott's new version will have a HRD / LP-Bridge 
choice in setup.

Your last paragraph is exactly why I bought a K3 and developed LP-PAN 
and LP-Bridge. I want it all... a high performance radio I can touch and 
feel, but all the computer bells and whistles as well. I guess I'm just 
another spoiled Baby-Boomer ;-)

For more info, email me directly or post queries to the LP-PAN reflector 
at LP-PAN at yahoogroups.com

73,
Larry N8LP


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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:44:12 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Don Rasmussen <wb8yqj at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Computer Interface
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
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>>>> Eventually N8LP will publish LP-Bridge which will
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> allow PowerSDR to directly control the K3. <<<
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> Thanks Bill,
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> I have an LP-PAN coming. 
>
> Assuming LP_Bridge comes along to allow PowerDSR to
> control K3 - is there some great benefit over HRD? 
>
> Any benefit? 
>
> I have used PowerSDR a small amount with softrock and
> then switched over to Rocky.
>
> Also, I just read my QST last night, it has a review
> on Flex 5000. 
>
> Read the ending paragraphs "is Flex for you?"
>
> It indicates that association with the PC is mandatory
> from the start and if you enjoy such things,
> Flex could be your Nirvana. 
>
> K3 allows me to have a base radio, and then address
> the computer association later,
> if I want, and to the extent of my interest. It's also
> instant on. 
>
> I consider these pluses, Ymmv, etc... ;-)
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