Since weight is a concern, i decided to forego the bulky laptop for running digital mode software. The revolutionary elecraft kx3 puts the world in the palm of your hand. The elecraft k2 moves its if around based on which band, which mode, and which filter you have selected from its front panel. The outer surface of the case of the elecraft kx3 has a textured powder coating. May 02, 2015 a tiny python panadapter my ultimate ambition in life is to build an elecraft kx3. The elecraft kx3 and qrp antennas linkedin slideshare. The kx3 provides iq inphasequadrature if outputs for just this purpose. Raspberry pi 3 ham radio projects k0pir icom 7300 sdr hf. Unfortunately, this can conflict with the rtlsdr software we are.
Elecraft k2 sdr setup writelog contesting software. Kx3 remote kx3 companion elecraft kx3 meets android. Common computer sound cards will also support 48 khz sampling, allowing display of up to 24 khz around the current rf tuning frequency. That comes as an extension of starting out in sdr radio with my softrock ensemble plus having seen elecraft k2s i just love the quality of the products. The elecraft k3 is a simple rig to setup in writelogs sdr wizard. The team will be operating seven k3s transceivers and kpa500 amplifiers. Kx32 ultimate heatsink kit for the elecraft kx3 pro audio. Raspberry pi 3 projects for ham radio with 7 inches touchscreen. The kx3s unique formfactor allows you to operate from anywhere.
Today i decided i would post a few more details of my setup for those who care to see. About elecraft kx3 as sdr the resource is currently listed in in a single category. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday feb 17 2014, and till today elecraft kx3 as sdr has been followed for a total of 524 times. Elecraft is a proud sponsor of the south orkney 2020 vp8vp8dxu.
Trying out sdrplay rsp as elecraft k3s panadapter post by jon fri apr 01, 2016 7. Raspberry pi, fldigi and the kx3 sarasota emergency. Oct 23, 2016 the raspberry pi 3 is the latest, fastest and best of all the models. The rtlsdr is an ultra cheap software defined radio based on dvbt tv tuners with rtl2832u chips. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. Apr 22, 2014 but with josh we had the idea to use a cool 2. Kx3 remote control and audio streaming with raspberry pi 2. Kx3 panadapter running raspberrypi adafruit and aa6e python code. While hdsdr is an excellent piece of software i am more familiar with powersdr as i have used it over 2 years. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3 itself. Like brian, i use a usb sound card and 3 foot stereo cable for the soundcard elecraft mic and headset. It is actually quite simpleand i later discovered some helpful hits in the kx3 owners manual that describes more details on data modes first i discovered my kx3 com port by using the kx3 utility and took note of the speed shown as com8. Trying out sdrplay rsp as elecraft k3s panadapter sdrplay. Install the screen and case 23 right, now its working, we can install the shiny adafruit 2.
Raspberry pi for ham radio this is a raspberry pi 3 kit with a 7 inches touchscreen that i build in. Jul 06, 20 for people already with expensive ham radios, the rtl sdr can be used as a cheap panadapter. Elecraft kx3 transceiver 1606 meters 2 m with kx32m module, ssbcwdataamfm modes 10 w pep 100 w with kxpa100 amp only 1. It may interest ham radio enthusiasts, hardware hackers, tinkerers and anyone interested in rf.
New rig elecraft kx2 for portable operation ham radio. Each of those variations adds a little complexity to its setup in writelogs sdr wizard. Ive always wanted one but was hesitant with some reports that it just wasnt powerful enough to handle much in the way of amateur radio applications. In september we began of our threepart primer on softwaredefined radios sdrs. A tiny python panadapter american radio relay league. The main category is elecraft kx3 that is about elecraft kx3 resources. With version 4 he is fast enough to fulfill all tasks. I am currently running a fully loaded elecraft kx3 with the px3 panadapter. Page 1 of 11 tiny python panadapter for raspberry pi setup guide how to set up a tiny python panadapter for raspberry pi.
Technically the kx3 is already an sdr hardware components replaced by software through direct conversion receiver architectureso i think he meant to ask how use the kx3s iq data in sdr applications as the elecraft manual calls them. Setup sdrplay rsp1 with elecraft k3 using hdsdr as a. Raspberry pi, ft8 and elecraft kx2 raspberry pi, ft8 and elecraft kx2 this topic has 10 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 10 months, 1 week ago by fred kemmerer. Instead it uses the linux operating system, if youre not familiar with this, linux is open source free, runs 90% of the worlds fastest supercomputers and has a large community of developers and resulting software all of which is again free. Rig connection rig type k3 note k3, not kx3 also get your com port and baud rate from the kx3 utility if frequencies global offset 5700 lo center dont know what this is 8215000 lsb 650 usb 800 this should get you started. We are using the flex 6500 software defined radio for hf contacts 1. Like all elecraft radios, it seems wonderful on cw to me. Elecraft will continue to produce, support, and enhance the kx3the other transceiver in our kx line. Elecraft will continue to produce, support, and enhance the kx3 the other transceiver in our kx line. Its worth noting that the elecraft kx3 is not really marketed as a traditional sdr, it much more prevalent as a portable compact hf transceiver. Iot stands for internet of things houses, appliances, cars, and other devices with embedded processors and internet connectivity.
Elecraft kx 3 1606 meters ssbcwdataamfm 10 w pep 100 w with kxpa100 amp rtc and battery charger board 1. See more ideas about qrp, ham radio and ham radio operator. The kx3 has features not present in the kx2, including support for our fullcolor panadapter px3, coverage of all bands 1606 m, all modes adds am and fm, higher power 15 w, a 2 or 4m option, and more controls including weighted vfo. Part one september focused on the nomenclature and components of a functioning sdr system. Remote rigover ip operations for an elecraft k3s using free. Like all the elecraft tuners, the antenna tuner in the kx3 is fast and wide range. As always, i do not take responsibility for any damage, issues, misuse, unexpected outcomes, etc. Raspberry pi, fldigi and the kx3 a close friend gave me a raspberry pi 3 rpi he picked up at dayton knowing i like to hack. I saw the same thing with several of the programs i tried, but finally one worked ok without those images.
This page is dedicated to how to use the kx3 remotely with the kx3 companion app. Again, i tested with my elecraft kx3 and worked like a champ. Despite its small size, it covers all modes, all bands from 1606 m 2 m with internal kx32m module, and has dsp features found only on larger radios. The new 3 version has changed that and turned this single. Kx32 ultimate heatsink kit for the elecraft kx3 pro. The script provided is purely experimental, distributed as experimental, and should be used as such. A tiny python panadapter my ultimate ambition in life is to build an elecraft kx3. It feels solid and these radios have a good history.
November 2019 i am a big friend of the small raspberry pi which and use this gladly for amateur radio. The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for the k3, kx3 and kx2. There are multiple expensive commercial panadapters available, but combined with a pc or laptop, the rtl sdr will work just as well. To make this procedure repeatable, well calibrate starting with writelogs sdr receiver if ranges completely blank, like this. Also is the sdruno software my best alternative for my setup. This is the computers display of part of the 14 mhz amateur band, showing dozens of stations using the ft8 digital communications mode. Simple elecraft kx3 and powersdr configuration i have played with hdsdr and elecraft kx3 for a while. Instead of a pc the kx3 uses a pic18f87k22 8 bit pic microcontroller for control. About elecraft kx3 and powersdr the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
Due to the flexibility of the thin aluminum case, over 95% of the heat will be transferred through a 1. All the offsets we compute depend on the frequency the sdr is tuned to. How to set up a tiny python panadapter for raspberry pi. So far no one has rated yet, so be the first to rate this link. It uses the fantastic iq panadapterwaterfall software from. The other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr. Jun 22, 2018 download tiny python panadapter for free. For any serious use i would want a higher capacity higher voltage battery anyway. Raspberry pi 3 projects for ham radio with 7 inches. It uses the fantastic iq panadapterwaterfall software from martin ewing, aa6e thank you.
It was originally set up for the k3, but the latest iteration does a great job on the kx3. A quick internet search yielded this site by andrea iu4apc. Interface sdrplay to elecraft k3 sdrplay community forum. Apr 17, 20 the other day i had a request from mike, ve3wdm to create a post on my setup running the kx3 as an sdr. Elecraft k3 sdr setup writelog contesting software. A tiny python panadapter 2e0dfu playing with amateur radio. For people already with expensive ham radios, the rtlsdr can be used as a cheap panadapter. The battery setup is what it is, the aa batteries allow some use, on rx for a long time, and limited tx at lower powers. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday feb 15 2015, and till today elecraft kx3 and powersdr has been followed for a total of 476 times. Dec 25, 2012 simple elecraft kx3 and powersdr configuration i have played with hdsdr and elecraft kx3 for a while. A panadapter is device that allows you to visually see the rf spectrum and waterfall being received by the ham radio. The calibration procedure starts with writelogs sdr offset screen set completely blank, like this.
Basically this chip replaces the sound card which was used by the sdr. A tutorial on using a raspberry pi 3 to run fldigi, and flrig with an elecraft kx3. Nov 09, 2016 win4k3suite with the elecraft kx2, kx3 and sdrplay. This hybrid sdr approach leaves the digital signal processing to the engineers at elecraft, while providing a full featured spectrum scope like the p3 and full control of the radio. Plug in the kxusb cable and install the ftdi driver 2. The rtlsdr can be used as a wide band radio scanner. There are many ways and many software to make the raspi fit for ham radio. Top 10 amateur radio uses for the raspberry pi oct 12, 2016 first thing you need to know is that the raspberry pi doesnt use microsoft windows, this is for several reasons, not least due to cost. There are multiple expensive commercial panadapters available, but combined with a pc or laptop, the rtlsdr will work just as well.
I have each of them doing 6 turns through a ferrite ring to choke off rf interference from the raspberry pi leaking through to the radio. Although it has a 10 watt output, elecraft doesnt describe it as a qrp transceiver, maybe because of the kxpa100 amp option. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. Plug in the audio cable from kx3 iq output to the pc soundcard line in 3. Theyve been on top of some of the worlds highest summits. This is a good choice because its easy on the batteries, and that is one good thing, the kx3 doesnt sip much power on rx useful in case of hurricanes. Remote control of elecraft k3 i wanted to control my elecraft kx3 transceiver remotely using my android phone. Raspberry pi, fldigi and the kx3 sarasota emergency radio club. The raspberry pi 3 is the latest, fastest and best of all the models. Article tailored for elecraft kx3 with iq audio out bandwidth 48 khz alternatives there are many other sdr applications available for.
May 03, 2014 kx3 panadapter running raspberrypi adafruit and aa6e python code. A tiny panadapter for your kx3 with the raspberry pi. The script provided is purely experimental, distributed as. Elecraft kx2 its small, light and can be taken virtually anywhere.
Win4k3suite with the elecraft kx2, kx3 and sdrplay. His kx3 companion application on android allows remote control using raspberry pi 2 and he has also links to an audio streaming application called mumble. Raspberry pi 3 and k3 in reply to this post by bruce nourish a friend recently bought an irulu tablet for. Nashua area radio society topics in all forums elmering forum help. Aug 27, 2014 the rtlsdr is an ultra cheap software defined radio based on dvbt tv tuners with rtl2832u chips.
How do i connect the sdrplay to the if on the k3, will i have any issues with rf when i key the transmitter. The tx audio is good and the attached cw paddle works fine in a tight spot. B sdr, elecraft kx3, kx2, mchf, softrock, fasdr, softrock. Heres the link to his detailed post with instructions and videos. Yesterday i made my first psk contact using fldigi. Technically the kx3 is already an sdr hardware components replaced by software through direct conversion receiver architectureso i think he meant to ask how use the kx3s iq data in sdr applications as the elecraft manual calls. Starting from version 8 uranus the piglet support has been expanded and now it not only suports the pigremote device but also can be used to control the kx3 remotely via kx3 companion. Newfldigi install script for raspberry pi latest version. Well look at it use with nap3 with some detailed coverage in setting up the kx3 using nap3. Touch display by adafruit that is made for the raspberry and have a nice panadapter in a small box ready to be used on portable with the kx3. A tiny panadapter for your kx3 with the raspberry pi kx3. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Page 4 of 11 tiny python panadapter for raspberry pi setup guide reboot, or sudo halt to turn off it doesnt actually turn off, but the screen will go blank, then you can turn off the power.
Win4k3suite with the elecraft kx2, kx3 and sdrplay youtube. Just add a micro sd card, hdmi monitor, keyboard, mouse, power supply and you have a very small and very inexpensive pc. Add more punch to your signal with elecrafts power combo kpa500, 500w linear amplifier and the kat500. My station is powered by a lifepo4 10ah battery, or the kx3s internal batteries if i am traveling light.
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