This works much like the most recent contact described above, but instead, when you click on the call label right above the call text box, the software copies the information for the station in the call text box to the windows clipboard as follows. Announcements page for n3fjps amateur radio logging and contesting software. N1mm software rig control settings computer cw transmitting, ham radio. You can transmit both from the keyboard and from a paddle connected to serial, game or lpt port. For the gd6000 laptops, under keying options to the right select rts and. Then, in n3fjp, click settings transmit cw, select the dtr keying option and the port for your icom. On the pttfsk tab, set ptt1 for voice, ptt1 or qsk for cw and ptt2 for fskdigital. Is there a way to have both connected and work similar to the. My favorite ham radio software hamfesters radio club gregory d. If you are a fan of n3fjp software and fldigi then this is for you.
In other words, the software sets the send and cwrtty keying signal output terminal of the serialusb converter inside the transceiver. A consequence is that software that can produce cw via dtr signal control will not work. Use a winkey best or another serial port with a keying mod. W3yy has a very slick interface that is optically isolated. I upload videos mostly on the icom 7300 and icom 7610 as well as ham radio software programs. By connecting both keying outputs together with a yadaptor or splitter, either can key the radio. Looking at device manager i have the following com ports. Mar 15, 2018 these enhancements apply to amateur contact log specifically. The cw signal is completely generated in the software so it is possible to control many aspects of the cw signal. Thanks for visiting our amateur radio software website. On the other hand, the transceivers set mode items, usb send. To verify that you have the new version of the files, try to log the callsign version and then look in the country field in the logging window normally on the right.
Jul 23, 2018 this page shows the settings i use with my ic7300 for digital modes over the usb connection from the 7300 to a windows computer. Consult the n1mm update history notes for information on. Feb 05, 2006 what i had in mind is use the computer serial port to key the straightkey input on a kenwood ts480, so that i can try the cw keying feature in the n3fjp contest logging software. Connect your cw interface to your pc and to the straight key jack of your rig. Ac log must be in cw to send the command on the cw set up form. You should see a different country name come up for each country file release. I can get the voice keyer portion working with the flex6500 using the pc mic input function but then i have to switch back to the bal mic input to use the headset. Fjps software will not allow cw, ptt and rig control on one port.
And finally, one last contest software specific upgrade. I enjoy working contests, making contacts via cw and phone, experimenting with antennas and general tuning around the bands. Im unsuccessfully trying to use n3fjp software november ss to do my cw keying via a usb cable. Like us on facebook and instagram at ham homestead. Turning vox off, changing menu 075 to mic will disable voice keying capabilities if you need to use vox for microphone audio then change menu 075 back to mic using the ftdx3000s internal sound card. The listeningtransmitting selections must be independent, and as noted earlier simultaneous operation of both transmitters must be prevented. Laurie, vk3ama, author of jtalert, which interfaces several digital programs, including wsjtx with my software writes. Third party software and hardware integration win4k3suite.
In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing. I operated both cw and phone, using a cw keying interface and rig control for my elecraft k2. The final requirement for so2r is to have switching hardware to select which radio the operator is listening to or both simultaneously and which radio gets the voicekeyermicpttcw keying signal. N3fjp field day log phone and cw setup with icom 7300 duration.
Help, direction hints and pointers to interface n3fjp. N3fjp software hi all, after a lot of hard work, i have. The logging software simulates someone using a straight key. When i discovered that i could make my logging program, aclog, read the frequency and mode from the big rig, i also saw that i could cause the rig to jump to the frequency of a dx spot just by clicking on the spot.
One of the features of ac log is the ability to upload qsos directly to your logbook of the world account. Announcements page for n3fjp s amateur radio logging and contesting software. Amateur contact log is easy to configure for the icom 7610 and fldigi integrates with it beautifully. Is there a way to have both connected and work similar to the n1mm capability. Can i use ac log to create a cabrillo file for contest submission. I switched to logger32 for general logging and n1mm for. Nov, 2017 this frustrates me to the point that i start to freeze up.
Documentation win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Sending wav or mp3 files to the radio via the computers usb cable. Amateur radio club at kansas state university icom ic7300. Software and hardware microham support video tutorials installation and release notes. Digital master 780 dm780 cw send cw interface how to. To key cw you use function keys, which are configured through a pull down menu by clicking options at the top left of the logging screen, then transmit, then cw to reach the setup page. Nov 04, 2019 im unsuccessfully trying to use n3fjp software november ss to do my cw keying via a usb cable. Automatic upload to lotw on entry from amateur contact log 6. I have tried several others, but i always come back. On my youtube channel i upload videos on the icom 7300 and icom 7610 along with ham radio software programs.
The paddle connects to the keyer which also has a keying output. N3fjp field day log phone and cw setup with icom 7300. Jumping back and forth between a keyboard connected to a computer running a logging program, preloaded memories on my mfj495 and. I became an amateur radio operator in 1976, at the age of 14 and have been enjoying many facets of amateur radio ever since. With the icom 7300 we only have one cw jack on the back of the radio. You could also use vspe if you want and just the usb cable.
The problems were intermittent and only appeared after operating for a while. See the jtalert help file, tutorials n3fjp contest logs logging topic. N3fjp has also published schematics for building your own com or lpt port cw interface. How to interface your icom ic7300 with n3fjp logging software. Aug 19, 2019 the paddle connects to the keyer which also has a keying output. In this video i am using two cables, one for rig control and one for cw keying. The screen showed the content of the f keys as if they were being sent, but no transmission more. This document will hopefully be all you need to get going. K3 interface with n3fjp fd software in reply to this post by james c. This shows the pc giving commands and sending messages to the keyer via a usb interface. Rest your voice think about what youre going to do next. Jun 23, 2010 however, after connecting the w1wef serial port interface to the serial port on this dell latitude 810 and selecting com 1 and dtr in the n3fjp programs transmit cw options the program does key the radio but it is all unintelligible gibberishits just a series of short keying pulses and no intelligible cw at all. Jun 01, 2018 n3fjp field day contest log is so easy.
Jumping back and forth between a keyboard connected to a computer running a logging program, preloaded memories on my mfj495 and my paddles raised my. Hi i have an icom 7300 2 days ago i had to set it for voice w1ve synth dvk and cw keying the only way i know how to active the cw key is to purchases the winkeyer usb, last night i tested it out and works very good. Sending cw computer to radio paddle and keyer to radio ptt from computer to radio or use vox rig control and data for logging software frequency readout, band changes prerecorded cqs are cruical. N3fjp s software package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management, general logging and other amateur radio related applications. N1mm logging software provides a quick and dirty interface with only 2 parts. Newer laptop serial port keying using n3fjp qrz forums. To update all of n3fjps software, download all three files. Hall, md2 hi jamie, it wont use the same serial port both for controlling the rigs bandmode and keying cw, as far as i can tell. Cw in regard to cw, you can log and key cw using the logging software. As an example, dxcommander from dxlab suite is configured as follows. I get ptt and other control of the icom via n1mm, but no cw is actually generated. If you are physically able i would highly recommend hand sent cw. Using a wellknown circuit, i show you how to build a simple computer interface so your logging software can send cw through your radio. Hall, md2 hi jamie, it wont use the same serial port both for controlling the rigs bandmode and keying cw, as.
Computer to rig interfacing you dont need to buy an. The handle of the transceiver ptt and cw keying is made through one of the com or lptports. This frustrates me to the point that i start to freeze up. The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens.
Having trouble finding rig control for the icom 7610. Win4k3suite for the k3, k3s, kx3 and k2 user manual 3rd party connectivity. Used a memory keyer mfj495 many times over the years for contests such as cqwwpx, field day, etc. Fldigi generates cw by inserting a keyed tone at the current waterfall audio frequency. I have successfully used cw and n1mm with kenwood and flex radios but cant find a way to produce keying of the rig with the new icom. You can transmit both from the keyboard and from the paddle connected to a joystick or lpt connector.
Major new feature is the support for logging wsjtx 2. Since various contests have different cabrillo output format requirements that are contest specific and because ac log is designed with general logging in mind, ac log doesnt have a cabrillo output function. Computer to rig interfacing you dont need to buy an interface. In window mode, it still covers nearly all of my desktop. Control of the transceiver ptt and cw keying is made through one of the com or lpt ports. Listed under the technical referencesound card radio interfacing category that is about sound card interfacing. N1mm logger is the worlds most popular ham radio contest logging program. Software ac6vs amateur radio and dx reference guide.
Anyone care to share their config settings for cw keying of an icom 7300 using n1mm. Dec 20, 2015 using a wellknown circuit, i show you how to build a simple computer interface so your logging software can send cw through your radio. Rosenberg ab9mz presented 20170204 updated 20170312 slide. Contest program for ham radio contesting events, list of contest software category is a curation of 68 web resources on, super check partial database files, cqx, arrl 10 meter contest log. Wes et al, have used fd logger for a few years now, and always used somebody elses rig. The transceiver should be operated in either usb preferred or lsb mode. Now, using the api in the latest versions, you can set up one program usually amateur contact log as the server, connect ac log directly to your rig interface and or cw interface as always and then let any other n3fjp software programs access your rig and cw interface as well, for simultaneous operation. N4ccb has a great page on building your own interface based upon the schematics found on the n3fjp logging software website. Im getting ready for the il qso party and want to setup my n3fjp contest program so it will operate the flex 6400m in cw mode. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. A simple cw keying interface functional, easy, and cheap. Apr 27, 2017 n4ccb has a great page on building your own interface based upon the schematics found on the n3fjp logging software website.
Icom 7610 rig control n3fjp amateur contact log and fldigi. For example, when placed in an f key string, the following will trigger the icom 7300 internally. Assign a port for ptt if you intend to use the aclog dvk or separate digital mode software. With the current integration of dx spotting with useful filtering, it is incredible. The second screenshot is of the rig control set up n3fjp software works well in crossover linux. It is definitely usable, and the problems are minor. N3fjp and cw keying on flex6400m flexradio community. Full instructions on building an arduinobased controller to switch quickly between paddle and straight key.
N3fjp field day log phone and cw setup with icom 7300 youtube. Scott is continually making the software more powerful and effective. Had a little go around with trying to make this work, but thanks to scott n3fjp it works fine. This year my goal was to get my k3 before fd to use with the program keying the. Subsequent installation of the latest update of the software. However, after connecting the w1wef serial port interface to the serial port on this dell latitude 810 and selecting com 1 and dtr in the n3fjp programs transmit cw options the program does key the radio but it is all unintelligible gibberishits just a series of short keying pulses and no intelligible cw at all. It even states in the n3fjp documentation that a separate cable is required for keying. Digital master 780 dm780 cw send cw interface how to ham. These enhancements apply to amateur contact log specifically. I am trying to use a usb cable to control frequencymode as well as key the radio so that i can use the function keys to send predefined messages. What i had in mind is use the computer serial port to key the straightkey input on a kenwood ts480, so that i can try the cw keying feature in the n3fjp contest logging software. So2r what it is, and how to get started mad river radio club. N3fjp s software package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging amateur radio applications. I put n3fjp software to work in the texas qso party.
I have been using n3fjp contest logging software for over ten years. Faith hannah ae4fh shows us how to do just that in this video. N3fjp logging software setting up and using lotw, scott davis, n3fjp. Ic7300 tips for the usb port settings port and remote jack. It changes the voltage on an rs232 pin and the electronic circuit uses a transistor as a switch, grounding the lines as though someone grounded the. Why do i not us the yaesu fh2 for voice keying it seemed to be limited on what it could do.
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