[Elecraft] How to interface SteppIR controller to K3S when using USB for PC connection.

[Dr. William J. Schmidt, II]

The difference, of course is, that the Steppir controller just "listens". 


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> On Aug 1, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Jim Mullen <kk1w.jim at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have this working on my K3S. Here's the step by step, a short narrative
> follows:
> 
> 
> Parts required:
> 
> (1) Elecraft RJ-45 to DE-9S adapter (Part# E980297 - included with K3S)
> 
> (1) SteppIR Transceiver Control cable #S-13 (I believe this is now shown on
> the SteppIR website as Transceiver Interface Cable - OTHER MODELS)
> 
> Procedure:
> 
> 
> As a precaution turn off both the K3S and SteppIR controller before
> beginning
> 
> 
> 1. Attach the Elecraft RJ-45 adapter to the RS232 jack on the back of the
> K3S
> 
> 2. Attach one end of the SteppIR S-13 cable to the DE-9S end of the
> Elecraft cable
> 
> 3. Attach the other end to the S-13 cable to the Data In jack on the back
> of your SteppIR controller
> 4. If you're not using logging software set CONFIG:AUTOINF= Auto 1. If
> you're are using logging software this setting can remain the default
> CONFIG:AUTOINF
> = nor
> 4. Turn on the SteppIR controller
> 5. Use the mode button to select the Setup Mode, then choose Transceiver
> Setup
> 6. In the Transceiver Setup screen set Baud = 38400 and Mode - KENW.
> 
> 7. Exit the settings, then Save your changes.
> 
> 8. Use the Mode button to choose General Mode.
> 
> 9. Cycle the power on the SteppIR controller.
> 
> 10; That's it, your done!
> 
> 
> Notes:.
> 
> 
> Thanks to Wayne/N6KR for posting information that the RS232 port
> 'broadcasts' (or mirrors) data from the USB connection. and to Mike/K2MK
> for the correct setting of CONFIG:AUTOINF.
> 
> Wayne/N6KR has confirmed the broadcast data is sent at 38400. It isn't
> possible to set the RS232 baud rate when USB is selected.
> 
> 
> If it doesn't work at first be sure your logging/control software is still
> talking to the K3S. Don't forget to power cycle the SteppIR controller
> after making any changes in its configuration.
> 
> 
> The SteppIR controller must be in General Mode, not Ham Mode.
> 
> 
> My configuration:
> 
> 
> K3S
> 
> USB connection to PC (K3S CONFIG:RS232=USB)
> 
> Working fine with DXlabs and N1MM+ software
> Older SteppIR  with Original Controller model (not the SDA100 but it
> shouldn't matter. However menu selections may have different wording).
> 
> 
> Hope this helps and as always YMMV
> 
> Jim/KK1W
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