Elecraft P3 SVGA Instructions User Manual

ELECRAFT P3 HIGH-PERFORMANCE PANADAPTER P3SVGA OPTION INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision D, September 30, 2012 Copyright

10  Enter the text of the message. In this example the message is “Rig is an Elecraft K3 with P3/SVGA.” Correct errors using the Backspace, Ctrl-Ba

11 Using Macros Macros are used to automate a sequence of control setting and button pushes on the K3 so that they may be accomplished with a single

12 Installing the P3SVGA Option Board Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage We strongly recommend you take the following anti-static precautions

13 Parts Included The following parts should be included in your kit. Check to ensure you have them all. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact

14Installation Procedure Disconnect power and all cables from your P3. Remove the six screws to free the top cover (Figure 7 ) and lift the cove

15Lift the I/O board out of the P3 and unplug the ribbon cable (Figure 7 ). Take care not to damage the board. Hold the board while working the co

16Remove the plastic covering from the AUX. DATA, EXT. DISPLAY and KEYBOARD openings on the rear cover, but leave the covering over the SENSOR open

17Connect the ribbon cable to the P102 on the P3SVGA board as shown in Figure 12. Place the boards on a firm surface to avoid over-stressing them.

18Replace the rear panel assembly on the P3 as shown in Figure 14. Tilt the assembly so the P3SVGA board does not strike the screw head for the rea

2 Contents Introduction ...

3 Introduction The P3SVGA Super Video Graphics Array option adds wide screen display capability to the P3 with enhanced data terminal operations that

4 Customer Service and Support Technical Assistance You can send e-mail to [email protected] and we will respond quickly – typically the same da

5 Operation Connections Power Connect the P3 directly to a 10 to 15 VDC power source capable of providing at least 700 mA. You may use the K3 12VDC

6 Spectrum Display Fill This setting fills the space below the spectrum line or leaves it open (see Figure 2). It does not have any effect on the wat

7 Data Terminal Setup Data terminal mode adds three windows at the bottom of the SVGA monitor: one for received data, one for transmitted data and a

8 Transmit Setup Using the Keyboard An asterisk on the SVGA display data line (see Figure 3) indicates that the keyboard is connected and active. Key

9 Transmit Timeout: 0 to 90,000 ms (0 to 90 seconds) in 200 ms (0.2 second) increments. The length of time an idle signal will be transmitted in PSK