[Elecraft] More macro storage

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Peter,

The KPod doesn't actually store any macros.  It basically gives you 16 programmable function keys in addition to the 10 available on the front panel of the K3s.  The only macros it can activate are the 16 that you can store in the K3s using the K3 Utility.

One way to add more is to use the SVGA option of the P3.  That will give you up to 50 messages/macros but they must be activated from a USB keyboard plugged into the P3 (not the P3's RS232 port, though).

If you don't like the idea of another keyboard, check out NK7Z addition of a Genovation keypad (www.nk7z.net<http://www.nk7z.net>).   www.QRPWorks.com has its SideKar that can store messages/macros externally but it needs to use the serial port.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


For all KE7X Elecraft book information, see www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com>



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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Peter W2IRT <lists at w2irt.net>
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 9:56 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] More macro storage

Hi all,
I have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to macros and my K3s. I own a kPod
that's fully loaded with 16 always-used functions. I just developed two more
that I will use on a very regular basis, but I have no way to command them
into the radio now. The RS-232 port on the P3 is needed to connect to a
MicroHam MicroKeyer-II full-time, so the only time I can connect the K3s/P3
to the computer directly is when I remove the CAT connection from the serial
port.

My understanding is that Transceiver macro memories mirror kPod commands,
and if that's the case, I'm not sure what I can do to fire off these two
macros (one does a series of actions, the other undoes them). These macros
are for listening to the pileup on VFO-A while locking the DX on VFO-B, and
switching the L-Mix-R values for this format (then back again with the
un-set macro). Any ideas?

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Regards,
Peter Dougherty, W2IRT

DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint

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