[Elecraft] KEYBOARD

[Jack Brindle]

Several wireless Logitech keyboards have a very interesting feature - they can connect to several computers or devices, switching between them by simply tapping a key on the keyboard. As an example, I use a K780 with a Logitech Unifying receiver plugged into my P3. A second Unifying receiver is plugged into my Mac mini. By tapping the ‘F1’ key it talks to the P3, then I tap the ‘F2’ key to work with the Mac. If you have a third device (another computer or even a second P3) it can connect to that also. It can use Bluetooth or Unifying for any of the devices, although you need to use the small Unifying receiver with a P3. There are several keyboards that support this feature at various prices, including the K780, the Craft, the K600 and a few more. It’s pretty neat, eliminating the need for several keyboards at once. If you look at Logitech keyboards, steer clear of the Bluetooth-only keyboards for this use. The P3 does not support the Bluetooth stack, so plugging a Bluetooth dongle into the back of the P3 is pretty much a waste of time. It works very well with the Logitech Unifying USB dongles and keyboards, though.

And, for the record, I work for Logitech these days. What that really means is that I have tried Logitech keyboards. There may be wireless keyboards made by other companies that work in this situation also; I just haven’t tried them.

73!
Jack, W6FB


> On Feb 15, 2019, at 9:08 PM, Alan <n1al at sonic.net> wrote:
> 
> I can't find the document on the new Elecraft web site but here's a copy that I cut and pasted from a posting in October 2015.  I think this is a small subset of keyboards that are compatible with the PX3 and P3 with SVGA option.  My understanding is that pretty much any keyboard that is not Bluetooth or "multimedia" should work.
> 
> Alan N1AL
> 
> 
> PX3 suggested keyboard list
> © 2015 Elecraft Inc
> Keyboards listed were available when this list was created and have been tested with the PX3/P3SVGA
> 
> Note: most "PC BIOS compatible" keyboards will work.  In other words, the keyboard must be able to be recognized by the PC BIOS.  This rules out Bluetooth and multimedia style keyboards, those with mice, touchpads, and multimedia functions.
> 
> 
> Model Number Manufacturer Style/Notes
> 
> K360 Logitech Wireless
> K270 Logitech Wireless, separate keypad
> K120 Logitech Wired
> KB212 Dell wired, full size, came with PC
> Monoprice Flexible Monoprice Wired, available on Ebay
> MK360 Logitech wireless, inludes mouse
> KU-1060 HP wired, full size, came with PC
> SK-2085 HP wired, full size , came with PC
> KB113p Dell wired, med size, came with PC
> 
> "78 Key USB Slim Mini Small Thin Keyboard Compact Desktop Laptop PC Win 7 White" Ebay
> 
> 
> 
> On 2/15/19 6:53 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:
>> I'm looking for the recommend keyboard to plug into the back of the P3 that works! I looking for a mini keyboard..The one I have does not work..
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks Bob
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