[Elecraft] P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

[Jack Brindle]

Oops. Mine is a K780. 

Note that a keyboard using BLE/Bluetooth won’t work with the P3SVGA, even with a BLE dongle due to the lack of the Bluetooth stack on the P3SVGA card.
Thus you must use a keyboard with a Unifying or similar dongle to communicate with the keyboard.

73!
Jack, W6FB

> On Jun 25, 2018, at 8:12 AM, Jack Brindle <jackbrindle at me.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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