Hdsdr if panoramic display with conventional receiver or. Transceiver control with bandspread controls up to 4 alinco, dzkit. Kcomm has been developed using the cross platform development tool lazarus. Setup sdrplay rsp1 with elecraft k3 using sdrconsole as a. It also supports displaying spectrum data from other programs via its udp interface. I tried a lot of decoding programs, but the kx3 decoder together with the cw skimmer seemded hard to beat. Radios are available that will digitize much more bandwidth than is available from a sound card, and a special version of. Install a virtual serial cable frequency control between sdr console and cw skimmer. Download free mrp40 morse code decoder backupprojects. Supports cw skimmer with the lppan panadapter or sound card. The program can also use the builtin capabilities of the k3 and kx3 to.
Kcomm integrates with cw skimmer to allow text decoded by the software to be. The rtlsdr can receive hf frequencies and morse code with. Installation of the software once you have downloaded the software, double click on the zip file, extract the files, and then double click on setup. Multi channel cw decoder, best decode results i have found yet. The main category is ham radio contest software that is about contest program for ham radio contesting events, list of contest software. All n4py software programs run on windows operating systems windows xp, vista, windows 7, windows 8, 8. To me, this is essential software for my kx3kpa100. With a transceiver you may click on a signal and transmit.
A thread on the elecraft mailing list in march of 20 was discussing the use of selfmodifying macros to chain multiple functions on a single button. To get dx you need really efficient antenna and on clearhigh for sota like should be pretty perfect with a dipole for 20m. Ignore the other settings on this tab for the moment. Cw skimmer is the name of clever software from alex ve3nea that automatically decodes cw signals from a broadband sampled data stream from, in the simplest instance, a sound card attached to your radios audio output. N1mm logger is the worlds most popular ham radio contest logging program. Classic examples include aclog and mixw, contest logger and cw skimmer, ham radio deluxe and contest logger, etc. We may add a workaround to lpbridge in the future, but it would by definition cause the cw skimmer frequency window readout to show a value that is off by. In cw skimmers settings window, select the network tab and check the send. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday aug 17 2009, and till today cw skimmer has been followed for a total of 6728 times. Yes the human brain still is the best decoder, assuming misfiring brain cells are low. The file size of the latest installation package available for download is 3. Skimmer is pool service software that makes it easier to run your pool business. I noticed there was an advantage of allowing each application access to read and control the radio so the frequency information correlates. And, you do want to use skimmer as it can see all the cw signals in that part of the band and spot them to the clublog window in win4k3.
The first two programs are built upon the open source flexradio systems powersdr tm software and are supported by their respective authors, not. It runs on your pc under windows from nt to vista, windows 7. During ss cw, i was able run cw skimmer, cw get, use the terminal to capture long. Connect if out of the elecraft with the sdrplay via bncsma cable use short cable. Hdsdr and rig are connected by cat so that either may be tuned, they both move together. Configuring hdsdr and cw skimmer with a transceiver and sdr. As a side note, its my understanding that the limitation of 7 virtual skimmer sessions is a function of the size of the fpga on the qs1r.
Kcomm is an amateur radio communication and logging program that has been designed specifically for elecraft k2, k3 and kx3 transceivers. Mar 03, 2018 using cw skimmer, sdrbridge, and the flex 6700 to click tune a pileup duration. Seemed to me these were very high maintenance compared to a program like winwarbler or cw skimmer and they didnt work very well but they did work. Build it yourself option you can purchase this item as a kit or factory assembled. The program is developed and tested under windows xp but it can be compiled under linux and could probably be made to work on mac os with not too much effort. Dec 09, 2016 win4k3suite has built in cw skimmer integration automatically translating vfoa qsys to vfob qsys. Kh6lc reverse beacon network rbn receiver cw skimmer is the name of clever software from alex ve3nea that automatically decodes cw signals from a broadband sampled data stream from, in the simplest instance, a sound card attached to your radios audio output. Dxlab is a freeware suite of eight interoperating applications that can be installed independently in any order. Using only one usb cable between the radio and the computer, enabling to send cat commands and pre recorded cw messages with the f1 to f10 keys. Morse code is a communications technique still used widely by the amateur radio community in the hf bands. User manual in russian instead of direct ethernet cable colibriddc receiver can be connected with a wifi4g or internet link. I have older versions on the previous versions page that will run on windows 95, 98, me, and 2000.
If you look on my qrz page call sign na1dx, there is a picture from my rv in delaware this past weekend. For technical support relating to sdrplay hardware or software. User comments win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2. Jul 07, 2017 a cooling solution would be welcome although finals are directly attached to the right side so not that easy like in kx3 when you put radiator on the top. Cw is a freeware morse keyer software and a morse code generator and even a morse code decoder.
Setup of the elecraft k3 and kx3 radios installation of the software setup of comports setup of the kx3 spectrum scope and k3 with lppan. I expect that some simplification will come as all of the software. But when i tried using the softrockif setting in the hardware type menu of skimmer. And, you do want to use skimmer as it can see all the cw signals in that part of the band and spot them to. After a while you will find cw skimmer works so well for cw rag chews, cw dxing or cw contesting, that you begin to wish cw skimmer had some magical way of detecting digital signals across an entire band or even phone cqs. Cw skimmer server decoding simultaneous of all cw signals on band, coverage up to 192 khz on each band qs1r receiver 7 band usrp receiver 4 band skimmer server based to skimmer software, lives in the system, no waterfall display user interface with telnet as dxclusters selectable only cq calls or all calls possibilities use master. Radi f6gnz has provided instructions how to use cw skimmer with other software. I think the decoding software for the k3, kx3 and kx2 is identical. Ham radio deluxe n8vb vcomm ham radio deluxe offers a built in set of utilities which communicate with the radios cat port and then provide, though another com port, a copy of the radios interface, but changed to a kenwood.
Windows emulations today are pretty good, but occasionally do cause problems. Unless the author of cw skimmer is willing to support the k3s fi if offset command as the authors of the powersdr and nap3 have done, the dsp shift problem has to be lived with. It is even smaller than the kx3 and is perfect for sota and other portable operations. Demonstration of nap3 sdr software when connected to an elecraft kx3. Sdrplay software defined radio receiver 7,852 views 7.
Integration with cw skimmer settings menu in depth p3 k3x settings. John last edited by bcorover on thu jan 01, 1970 12. Cw skimmer is indeed a pretty cool piece of software, but it doesnt work like that. Lane ve7ihl has provided instructions how to set up cw skimmer with the elecraft kx3 radio using its wideband iq. I have just ordered my sdr play and was wondering if any of the available software packages currently looking at sdrconsole have inbuilt cw decode capability or a plugin that would do so. Kcomm fully integrates with the fldigi data modes software version 3. Cw skimmer is a multichannel morse code cw decoder and analyzer program for microsoft windows. These instructions are for setting up cw skimmer with an elecraft kx3 radio, and using the kx3 s rx iq output into an asus xonar u5 usb sound card. Lane ve7ihl has provided instructions how to set up cw skimmer with the elecraft kx3 radio using its wideband iq output.
If my goal was digital in the wild i would definitely be looking at the anan 10 or 10e, plus maybe a elecraft t1 tuner. The resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Kcomm uses the psk reporter interface dll to report stations heard to the website. The software automatically adjusts the number of decoders available, to keep your cpu utilization below 100 percent, so it resumes skimming as soon as it can. This free software was originally created by grant connell, wd6cnf. Allows visual id of cw, communication with dx cluster.
Throughout this page, the term sdr software refers to the nap3 program written by pete, f5vnb, powersdrif v1. When hdsdr and cw skimmer is used at 96khz then an if offset of 24khz will allow cw skimmer to see almost 48khz of bandwidth with any spurious signals around the centre of hdsdr just at the edge of cw skimmer s range. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. On the radio tab, set the skimmer hardware type to softrockif. These instructions are for setting up cw skimmer with an elecraft kx3 radio, and using the kx3s rx iq output into an asus xonar u5 usb sound card. One cool feature is that this allows three receivers i have my main receiver on rig on ft8 for example, second receiver on rig set to 14.
Hdsdr former winradhd is an advanced version of winrad, written by alberto di bene. Dxlab applications run on windows nt, 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10 in both 32bit and 64bit flavors. Instructions for setting up cw skimmer with elecraft kx3. Cw skimmer integration win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Commonly, this programs installer has the following filename. Introduction the p3s bright, fullcolor lcd has both spectral and waterfall displays, and new optional tx metering and signal envelope monitoring. K3lr and w3lpl, two giants of multioperator contesting, are doing this effectively using cw skimmer software written by alex shovkoplyas, ve3nea. For these reasons, i beleive the best implementation of a skimmer server is a combination of the qs1r and the cw skimmer server software hosted by a modest dedicated computer.
Program decodes cw signals in a given band of signals and lists call signs, cq, qrl, 599 and raw text. This is what i can do with hdsdr using the same setup. Set the skimmer sampling rate to match the rate used in the sdr. Win4k3suite is a windows control program for the elecraft k3 transceiver supporting all options such as the secondary receiver, antenna tuner, and others, as well as the kpa500 amplifier, the kat500 antenna tuner and the p3 panadapter. A simple crystalcontrolled sdr like the softrock lite may be connected to the if of a conventional receiver or transceiver to give a panoramic sdr display and all the other features of sdr. Im connecting a usb sound card to my kx3 through the rx iq. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. I used cw skimmer with the kx3 using the internal dell xps12 laptop sound card. Mar 05, 2014 demonstration of nap3 sdr software when connected to an elecraft kx3. Nov 27, 2012 cw skimmer is indeed a pretty cool piece of software, but it doesnt work like that. The rtlsdr can receive hf frequencies and morse code.
I played with the built in decoders for rtty, psk and cw. I use the kx3 with the px3 including four lines of text decode. Cwskimmer is regarded as one of the best pieces of software that can be used to decode cw a. Finally, since i mostly work cw, i have occasionally used cw skimmer and band master as well. The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. The programs installer is commonly called cw decoder. Hdsdrcwskimmer and other digimodes using iq output or. I guess i would stay with a pc for overall simplicity. The p3 has a faster sweep rate and better sensitivity than most builtin panadapters. For a display of stations outside that passband you need an additional piece of hardware that takes the if out from the k3 and processes it so that it can be handled by your sound. The spectrum display window is a window that takes advantage of cat spectrum output from certain radios. I have also established a way to use the sdriq, ts2000, cw skimmer, commander, and n1mm for contesting applications. Over on youtube user brent crier has uploaded a tutorial video showing how to set up cwskimmer with an rtlsdr and hdsdr. Cw skimmer uses sensitive cw decoding algorithm based on the methods of bayesian statistics.
Cw skimmer integration win4k3suite for the elecraft k3. I observe the same problem with an external soundkart sampling up to 192 ks connected to the iq output of my kx3. The examples given were for operating split cycling though various split values and. Win4k3suite has built in cw skimmer integration automatically translating vfoa qsys to vfob qsys.
Click on audio tab, and select mme as the soundcard driver. This will install the software to your computer and install an icon on your desktop. Always have uptodate contact information, wherever you go. Instructions for setting up cw skimmer with elecraft kx3, iq output and asus xonar u5 sound card. Apr 09, 2015 over on youtube user brent crier has uploaded a tutorial video showing how to set up cwskimmer with an rtlsdr and hdsdr. Configuring hdsdr and cw skimmer with a transceiver and. The skimmer software is very simple to operate and seems quite able to copy cw at or near the noise floor, though not quite as well as a good cw operator. Recently i got up to speed with mixw for some psk31 work. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset.
Some dxlab applications can be individually run on windows 95, 98, and 98se using virtual machines, dxlab applications can also be run on linux and macintosh dxlab on linux. How to configure the contest software n1mm logger to be use with the yaesu ft991 radio for cw. Connect sdrplay to pc via usb cable download sdrconsole last. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. Our builtin antivirus scanned this download and rated it as 100% safe. Track all your customers, each with the ability to have multiple locations and bodies of water. So i use fldigi and dm780 in cw mode to help with my tin ear. It was created by alex shovkoplyas, ve3nea, and is. Mine arent the other cw decoder is the nuepsk and the very unique way it.
Cw skimmer integration win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Utility by yuri, ut4lw for data exchange between expertsdr2 software via comport with loggers, via telnet with cw skimmer, for profile adjustment etc. The software allows a 30 day free trial with full functionality to see if it meets your needs. Cw skimmer simultaneously decodes all cw signals in the receiver pass band either 48, 96 or 192khz. The if offset is used to keep the iq stream sent to cw skimmer away from the centre, lo frequency. Using cat control it allows you to point to a cw station with your mouse and bring the radio up on freq. Consult the n1mm update history notes for information on. What about a comparison of the buildin decoder of the kx3 k3. This gives a wider spectrum display than using the default 3 khz wide speaker output audio signal. Unless you also have some sort of sdr front end, all youll be able to get with cw skimmer is a display of the audio passband. When multiple applications are running, they sense each others presence and automatically interoperate to support your amateur radio dxing activities. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. Kcomm integrates with cw skimmer to allow text decoded by the software to be copied instantly.
Multiple connections made possible to ftdx3000 made possible by lpbridge 2. I made a number of qsos ssb, cw, including a bunch during the naqp rtty contest. Configuring hdsdr and cw skimmer with a transceiver and sdr hardware. This software can be used efficiently by any telegraphist, confirmed or beginner who wants to use his personnal computer as a memory keyer, you can use it to learn morse code and you can. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. We used cw skimmer to help determine where the operator was. Communication and logging programme for your elecraft 2, 3 or kx3 by g4ilo. Ive owned a k1 elecraft cw qrp radio for many years. I was qrv with my kx3 feeding a r5 off the side of our rv. As of october 8th, 2016 this software supports cw skimmer from afreet software inc. Mouse see also the strange and mysterious mouse wheel, below the strange and. Gerard, cw skimmer works great with the kx3 and k3. Now, you can finally ditch that old paperbased system and run your business the modern way.