[Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Joe DeVincentis]

I have a KX3 hooked to a SteppIR controller.  All I had to do was create a Y cable to go from radio to the computer and the SteppIR controller. I hooked up to the SteppIRs Data In port (IIRC).   The computer connection was for control of the KX3 (not the SteppIR).  The KX3 was programmed to send out its frequency, the SteppIR setup to receive the Kenwood protocol and set for AutoTrack.  When frequency changes, the SteppIR adjusts the antenna.

I could even run the this setup with the computer turned off and the SteppIR would change frequency right along with the rig.

So no computer, no other controller, to have the KX3 control the SteppIR.

Joe
KO8V

> On Dec 14, 2016, at 3:02 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com> wrote:
> 
> Even with a Y cable from SteppIR the controller only listens to the signals.  It does not ask for anything.  So you have to have something that is sending out polling data regularly, which is why you need the computer.
> 
> Alternatively if you us a Microham controller there is a good chance you can buy their Ilink  cable and hook it into the SteppIR and you are set.  The Microham will also defeat you Xmitting while the antenna is moving.
> 
> W0MU
> 
> 
> On 12/14/2016 1:28 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
>> I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be of use as well.
>> 
>> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf
>> 
>> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interface-Operation-5-28-09.pdf
>> 
>> Have fun!
>> 
>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jean-François Ménard
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3
>> 
>> Hi everyone!
>> 
>> I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working quite well.
>> 
>> Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the K3S. I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna controller.
>> 
>> Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?
>> 
>> My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???
>> 
>> 73 de Jeff | VA2SS
>> 
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