[Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher (Revisited)

[Harry Yingst]

I use a Genovation Keypad, and LP Bridge




 

      From: "Cady, Fred" <fcady at montana.edu>
 To: "dave at nk7z.net" <dave at nk7z.net> 
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 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher (Revisited)
   
Hi David,
I don't know about a keypad but certainly a keyboard works FB.
Happy Hols,
73,
Fred

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From: David Cole <dave at nk7z.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2015 1:03 PM
To: Cady, Fred
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher (Revisited)

Hi Fred,
Are you saying it is as simple as adding an external keypad to the P3,
then triggering macros from the P3?
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On Thu, 2015-12-24 at 15:51 +0000, Cady, Fred wrote:
> Hi,
> A P3 with the SVGA option can store 50, 124 character macros that can be executed with a single Ctrl-, Alt-, or Alt-Ctrl-key.  You do have to have a keyboard attached to the P3 but there are a variety of small wireless keyboards that work.
> Cheers and Happy Holidays to all,
> Fred KE7X
>
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> From: Elecraft <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of David Cole <dave at nk7z.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2015 8:06 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher (Revisited)
>
> Please keep this discussion on the reflector...  I am also looking for
> an external keypad for launching macros, that works with a P3, and a
> computer in place as well...
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
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>
> On Thu, 2015-12-24 at 14:43 +0000, Mike VE3YF wrote:
> > In February of this year, there was talk of using a Genovation CP24 Serial Keypad which would allow either 24 or 48 macros to be stored on the keypad and just hit the applicable key and send a macro to the K3. Unfortunately a couple guys tried out this keypad and it didn't work properly with a K3.
> >
> > While the idea is a great one, has anyone found a keypad that will work for this same purpose. It is either find another Keypad or go to something like a Pigknob, but the Pigknob is limited to 8 macros only.
> >
> > Any ideas etc would be greatly appreciated. Tnx and Merry Christmas to everyone.
> >
> >
> > 73 De Mike
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