[Elecraft] P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

[David Box]

Still the biggest problem in using the Genovation or P3 macros in 
general is the clunky keyboard interface that requires hand typing in 
all the macros directly into the P3.  I may have missed something but 
have not seen any method where you can create macros, test them, then 
transfer to the P3.  Also have not seen anything that allows me to save 
the macros so I can restore when needed.

Above issues may be due to my on neglect of keeping up, so if someone 
has a way to solve would love to hear it.

Dave K5MWR



On 6/25/2018 8:48 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
> As long as the keyboard appears to be a dumb keyboard it should 
> work... I have a Genovation 64 Key programmable keypad working that 
> fires macros into the SVGA, at the push of a single button.  See:
>
> https://www.nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/
>
> I fire all sorts of prebuilt macros into the P3, from reconfiguring 
> the rig for various modes, to setting up complex split operations for 
> DX, to sending my call in CW.
>
> I program the Genovation once, (and never touch it again programming 
> wise), then just add my macros to the P3 after that. Once a macro is 
> added, that macro is available at a single button press from then on.
>
> Works great in a pileup.  I press the "Split Plus" button on the 
> Genovation and the P3 moves the tuned DX signal to the hard left side 
> of the P3 display, sets the span of the P3 to 5 KHz., (showing me the 
> 5 KHz. above the DX signal), turns on VFO B for control of my my 
> transmit on the K3, narrows the K3 filter to 100 Hz., (centered on the 
> DX signal), centers the IF passband on my DX signal, and then shows 
> the transmit cursor on the P3.
>
> This lets me find a hole in the pileup, use the VFO B knob on the K3 
> to move my transmit to that hole in the pileup, and when I hit the ID 
> button it fires off my ID as fast, and as often as I press the button 
> for ID.  The entire operation takes about 2 seconds to set up, and 
> start calling...
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave
> NK7Z
> https://www.nk7z.net
>
> On 06/25/2018 05:29 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote:
>>
>> I have a P3 and will be ordering the P3_SVGA.  I assume this will NOT
>> support a wireless USB keyboard, but just thought I would confirm before
>> buying one...  On the topic, any favorite keyboards I should consider 
>> - or
>> avoid?   Thanks for your input!
>>
>> 73
>>
>>
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