[Elecraft] Remote Control of K3 with iPhone/iDevice

[Mike KS7D]

Thank you Poul. I am happy to hear you find the program useful. I didn't add USB or LSB buttons because the app is designed for CW and data users. Also space is limited on the small iPhone screen. 

You may want to create some memories that hold your call sign and other frequently transmitted text. That way you can avoid using the iPhone keyboard as much.

I still need to work on audio. Maybe incorporating it into the app would be a better solution than Skype. I will be looking into this.

Mike, ks7d
EL87uu
Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 27, 2011, at 4:40 PM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) <pka at tele.gl> wrote:

> Hi Mike
> Just having had my first experience with K3/iPhone - and I am thrilled! Had my first CW QSO with it - at speed 20 wpm which is at the limit of my typing capabilities on the small iPhone screen (a mix of letters and numbers as we have in our calls is particularly cumbersome on the iPhone kybrd!). It is not a solution you would like to use for rag chewing - but it makes it feasible to check in on the CW frequencies and say hello to your friends from time to time. I think the included macros will make the programme useful for just about everyone having each their preferred macros for commands not found on the screen elsewhere (So far I needed it for AF level, sidetone level, selecting LSB/USB and for ATU activation).
> 
> I am a 100% CW opr, but never the less, why is it that there is no button, so i need to send a K3 command in order to select LSB or USB?
> 
> It's a great new use of the iPhone! For the audio I use Skype which works OK, but it is not best suited for CW.
> 73 and again thanks for a nice piece of SW Mike
> 
> Poul-Erik OZ4UN
> 
> 
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> Sendt: 7. oktober 2011 04:41
> Til: Mike KS7D
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> Emne: Re: [Elecraft] Remote Control of K3 with iPhone/iDevice
> 
> Mike,
> 
> Wow. Steve Jobs would have been proud. Just pointed out to the XYL I can sit in the den with the ballgame on, IPad in hand and work a little RTTY.
> 
> This is just cool.
> 
> Thanks, Mike.
> 
> Bill, KE5OG
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:18 PM, Mike KS7D <ks7d at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
>> Yes, adding streaming audio to the app is a goal down the road if 
>> there is enough user interest in these apps.
>> 
>> Mike, ks7d
>> EL87uu
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 3, 2011, at 1:17 PM, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Way cool, Mike! I'll be giving K3iConnect a try.
>>> 
>>> Are you also looking at streaming audio directly through your app so 
>>> that Airfoil is not needed?
>>> 
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>>> 
>>> On Oct 3, 2011, at 8:49 AM, Michael Downs wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I have two apps in the Apple App Store that allow you to remotely 
>>>> control your K3 using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. These apps 
>>>> are free as I want to encourage those who are interested to try 
>>>> them out and provide me feedback on any bugs discovered and 
>>>> enhancements desired.
>>>> 
>>>> The apps use two different approaches to communicate with the K3 
>>>> from your iDevice. K3iConnect establishes an ad hoc network with a 
>>>> wifi serial adapter that fits in the RS232 port on the K3. Thus, no 
>>>> PC/Mac or cables are required and the K3 can be remotely controlled 
>>>> from anywhere within 30+ feet of the radio.
>>>> 
>>>> K3iNetwork uses your local WiFi network and PC/Mac to communicate 
>>>> with the K3. In this case you need to have your K3 tethered to your 
>>>> PC or Mac via an RS232 cable. The advantage here is that sound from 
>>>> the K3 line out can be streamed to the iDevice with a third party 
>>>> app such as Airfoil.
>>>> 
>>>> Both apps will work with the P3.
>>>> 
>>>> I have used these apps to carry on CW and data QSOs with other 
>>>> amateurs. I think they are an exciting addition to the Elecraft 
>>>> Mojo, but they also need the benefit of users ideas on how to make 
>>>> them better. Also, maybe other iDevice or Android developers will 
>>>> be inspired to develop their own apps to add even more capabilities.
>>>> 
>>>> Enjoy!
>>>> 
>>>> Mike, ks7d
>>> 
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