[Elecraft] NaP3 and the KX3

[Jim Sheldon]

I had put out a request for info on interfacing the HDSDR program with the KX3 and didn't get many takers, but one kind gentleman put me on to the program NaP3 (available for free download).  It seems to be a really decent program for the PC that gives you rig control (frequency, mode, etc from a PC) and with a good soundcard (my laptop has a RealTek HD) that is capable of true stereo input, and at least 46K sampling rate, you can actually get a spectrum display similar to the P3 but nowhere near the bandwidth.  With 46K selected for sampling rate in NaP3 it will actually display 20 KHz either side of center and once I figure out how to set the offsets etc., (I'm really just getting started with the program).  NaP3 seems to be much more elegant and has more easily set up features than HDSDR and it (NaP3) has built in CAT control for a K3, KX3 or quite a few other rigs as well so the RS-232 interface is there as well.


Someone had emailed me asking that I pass on the info that was passed to me and for some reason, I missed keeping that person's email when I cleaned up my inbox this morning.  Whoever that was, email me again off the list and I'll pass on what I've learned (not much) and see if I can get the person that gave me the info to pass on his super help to you too.

Jim - W0EB