[Elecraft] P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

[Jack Brindle]

Logitech keyboards work very well with the P3SVGA. The Logitech Unifying receiver plugs into the P3SVGA’s USB port
and just work.

Recent keyboards such as the K380 give you additional features - you can also use the keyboard with up to two additional devices.
This can be used to control both the P3 and the shack computer (and maybe a second P3 for SO2R). These keyboards have a
set of three buttons that allow you to select one of three devices they are directly communicating with. In my test setup I have
the device 1 button switch to the P3 (on my left) while the device 2 button selects the computer. The keyboards can use both 
Unifying and BLE for communications. For use with my older Mac (which does Bluetooth but not BLE) I acquired a second
Unifying receiver to allow it to use the keyboard. 

There are several styles of keyboards at various sizes which allow you to fit the keyboard to your desk. Note that you will
need one of the newer keyboards that have the Unifying receiver. The company makes quite a few bluetooth-only keyboards
(mostly for use with iPads and Android tablets). These will not work with the P3SVGA.

If you have any questions, just give me a shout.

73!
Jack, W6FB
ps (yes, in fact I am an engineer with Logitech these days).


> On Jun 25, 2018, at 5:29 AM, N4OI - Ken <kenst at roadrunner.com> 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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