Kx3 companion free ham radio, psk31 and rtty using download fldigi for. Digipan stands for digital panoramic tuning and brings the ease and simplicity of panoramic reception and transmission to psk31and psk63 operation. This included adding a usb extension cable and i experimented with the vox settings of the kx3. Thanks to stateoftheart construction techniques, its only 5. Oct, 2015 i hooked up the kx3 to my android tablet to decode some psk31. Digipan digipan provides a panoramic display of the frequency spectrum in the form of an active dial scale extending the full width of the computer screen. The software i chose to go with was digipan and again it was software i had used in the past. Both tablets work very well with this software, but there have been some issues using the phone. Once done, when you plug in the micro usb to your mobile device, a prompt appears asking if you want to go to kx3 companion. The kx3 version of win4k3suite provides full control of the kx3 as well as a sound card based spectrum scope displaying kx3 signals in real time. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. They are considered unsupported, contributed utilities.
Cw, psk, mfsk, rtty, hell, dominoex, olivia, and throb are all supported. Jul 15, 2017 aside from the cable interface i set the kx2 to the data a mode and dialed the power back to 5w as recommended by elecraft. It will let you send and receive cw, psk31 and rtty by using your mobile phone or tablet keyboard. It is actually quite simpleand i later discovered some helpful hits in the kx3 owners manual that describes more details on data modes. Jun 09, 20 quick demo of decoding psk31 using a kx3. The sound card set up as i remember can be very frustrating but signalink has. Unlike many software defined radio software, all demodulation, modulation and filtering of the kx3 signals are handled by the kx3. Digipan sports all the features that are necessary for psk31 operation and none of those that arent.
Lowcost transceiver kits for 10 meters, 20 meters, 30 meters, 40 meters, and 80 meters, the psk 10, psk 20, psk 30, psk 40, and warbler psk 80, are available from small wonderlabsthat make full use of digipans panoramic capabilities through the use of a 3000 hz wideband if. If you have the free version or are updating the full version, please. Ive tried so many permutations that all of my hair has. I use fldigi for working psk31 and im going to show how i set it up. Please dont waste your money and time on this after download the app looks. While conditions are currently subpar an understatement ive made dozens of ssb contacts across the us, canada, latin america, and eu, ft8 all over the world although ft8 is a bit like watching robots make love and finally a few cw contacts. The kx3 companion in an app that will let the power use of your elecraft kx3 hf radio easier and lighter. I went ahead and installed digipan for my operating software. Full support for point and click frequency changes for both vfos. Multipsk freeware supports bpsk31 qpsk31 psk63 psk63f psk10 pskfec31 pskam cw ccw throb 4 bauds throbx rtty sitoramtornavtex feld hell psk hell hf fax sstv filters. However, some programs cannot access the windows software volume controls properly in these later versions of windows. Psk31 archives its weaksignal performance as a result of two factors. And the kx3 has the same fullsize display as the elecraft k3s, so all operating information is available at a glance.
Digipan download page a freeware program for psk31 and psk63. The first mode i chose to try out was psk31 as i had used this mode in the past and was somewhat familiar with it. Introduction an 8010 m ssbcwdataamfm station that fits in your pocket. Listed under the software psk31 category that is about psk31 software. Even then sometimes while transmitting the kx3 stops transmitting and digipan locks up. Oct 12, 20 sdr software for kx3 hi has anyone tried to hook up their kx3 via the iq output to sdr software. Kx3 high performance portable transceiver firmware and. Elecraft kx3 and kx2 win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Fldigi also supports a lot more modes besides psk31 and psk63. Turning to the software, it seems as if the most popular psk31 software is fldigi, by w1hkj, so i downloaded and installed that on the old laptop. If the source code of a program is available it can be downloaded from the programs web page. You can use them individually, but when multiple dxlab applications are running they detect each others presence and interoperate automatically. It has many useful features that make your qso logging process almost a 100% automatic procedure.
Also, any other kx3 menu settings that i may have missed. It can help calibrate a sound card to a time signal and do frequency measurement tests. I would appreciate getting information from anyone with the same setup and what settings are used for the kx3 s af and mic gain as well as settings for the signalink. Psk31 kx3 elmer needed hi folks, hf newbie frustrated with psk 31 setup on my new kx3. Its a free application that can be installed on your windows computer that decodes psk and rtty data signals received on your amateur radio, and lets you decode and view conversations. Apr 11, 20 yesterday i made my first psk contact using fldigi. The 31 in psk31 refers to the speed at which data is sent. More kx3, ipad and psk31 experimentation amateur radio.
May 08, 2012 last week i created a youtube video to document some experimentation i had completed with the kx3, my ipad and the ios psk 31 app called psker. Ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software. Droidpsk is an application to decode and encode ham radio bpsk31 and. The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for the k3, kx3 and kx2.
Digipan is an easy to use psk31psk63 computer software application. The kx3 s tutorialstyle manual explains how and why controls are used, so new hams will be experts in no time. Ive also worked hf psk 31 as well as the local 2m fm repeaters. Psk31 programs for ham radio psk31 digital mode emissions category is a curation of 36 web resources on, propnerpsk, rx psk31, sim psk 31. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. A new digital mode useful for keyboard to keyboard qsos. Fldigi is a modem program for most of the digital modes used by radio amateurs today. Ham radio station dj7il amateurfunkstation dj7il ham software pc software funkbetrieb. I am going to try downloading fldigi and see what results i get. Mar 11, 2014 then go into the kx3 companion setup and select 4800 baud rate for the software. Download digipan a tool for amateur radio operators that allows the reception and the transmission of signals, supporting both psk31 and psk63 operational modes. Its patrons pick time for october and the winning topic is psk31. Kcomm a free gpl logging program developed specifically for elecraft k2, k3 and kx3 transceivers.
Digipan download page digital panoramic tuning with a. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters. I have so far tried three different programs, hdsdr, sdrradio, and sdr sharp, and they are all the. Kx3 high performance portable transceiver firmware and utility kx3 current production firmware. Cubicsdr is a crossplatform software defined radio application which allows you to navigate the radio spectrum and demodulate any signals you might d. Today i decided i would post a few more details of my setup for those who care to see. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2.
Mixw multimode operating software for hams mixw is a multi mode multi functional software for every day logging and contests. As a software developer for a living, i dont mind paying for good software and hrd is very good and fullfeatured. Droidpsk droidpsk is an android application to decode and encode ham. Psk31 software free download psk31 top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. Keyboard, mouse, thumb drive and knob support with an elecraft px3 and kx3 proof of concept duration. On this page, youll find the latest copy of essexpsk, a free application that lets you decode data signals on your pc. I hooked up the kx3 to my android tablet to decode some psk31. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. All source, dmg, and windows setup files are now available on this site and at source forge. An article about digipan and the panoramic transceiver can be found.
The software provided for download on this page is provided as a free service to our customers and is provided asis without warranty. Psk31 kx3 elmer needed hi folks, hf newbie frustrated with psk31 setup on my new kx3. Gives very good copy under poor snr and is thus suitable for qrp. That is, maintenance and support for the software apps is not guaranteed and may not be available on all popular operating syst. Overview overview our kx2 stealth transceiver can go wherever your imagination takes you. Initially released in 2000, digipan was one of the earliest or perhaps the first psk31 software to feature the nowstandard panoramic waterfall display for tuning. Whether its heading for a vacation or traveling for business, many operators want to be able to use their radios while theyre out and about.
Connection and settings for using a signalink with an elecraft kx3 for digital operation. The dxlab suite is a free set of applications that support dxing activities. First, a psk31 signal is narrow, being about 31 hz wide. Jun, 2016 im using the paid version of ham radio deluxe. That is, maintenance and support for the software apps is not guaranteed and may not be available on all popular operating systems. Psk31 programs for ham radio psk31 digital mode emissions. Because of this, we suggest that you adjust the software volume controls only through windows instead of your programs adjust waterfall drive or adjust transmitter drive or similarly worded menus. Jul 05, 2014 last weekend i was able to setup my elecraft kx3, toshiba netbook and signalink for digital operations. Qsos and log them to eventually export them to your favorite qso logging software.