KX3 Companion for Ham Radio
$5.44About KX3 Companion for Ham Radio
***NOTE: If you have the FREE version or are updating the FULL version, please UNINSTALL them first and then install the latest FULL VERSION. Thanks!***
Ready for Android 5!
The KX3 Companion in an app that will let the power use of your Elecraft KX3 HF radio easier and lighter. No need for a PC!
It will let you send and receive CW, PSK31 and RTTY by using your device keyboard. You can also use an external Bluetooth keyboard.
You can set up to 20 macros to that can use dynamic symbols to have Call, Name, QTH and Locator automatically updated.
It connects to your KX3 by using the USB Serial cable that comes with the radio. You'll also need an inexpensive OTG Cable adapter to connect the serial USB to your mobile device. You can find them for a very few dollars. No other cables are needed!
The KX3 Companion app also let you record full QSOs and log them to eventually export them to your favorite QSO logging software.
With the new SWR Meter you can sweep a frequency range and the app shows you a chart with SWR values. You can select from 3 to 13 steps, each step can be from 5 to 500 kHz.
Selecting the "SPECTRUM" tool, the app shows the audio spectrum. For devices allowing that, you can also attach the KX3 Audio OUT to the device Audio IN for a better signal. By touching the spectrum you can do a quick QSY.
Selecting the "WATERFALL" tool, you can see how the spectrum evolved over time. It is very useful feature to spot every signal even the weakest ones!
With KX3 Companion you can:
- Send and receive CW, PSK31 and RTTY using your device keyboard
- Read and Write messages with space for hundreds of characters (depending on your mobile phone or tablet screen size)
- XMIT (Chat) Mode - Transmit as you type. Perfect mode to be used with an external Bluetooth keyboard.
- Switch mode (CW, PSK31, RTTY)
- Set the frequency and go up/down bands
- Record and recall up to 10 totally customized macros (20 on tablets with large enough displays)
- 4 dynamic symbols for Call, Name, QTH and Locator to be used on macros (you can customize the symbols)
- assign label and color to each macro
- macro symbols and programming language
- load/save of macro templates
- Set the CW WPM (Words Per Minute) value with a slider
- Have up to 10 presets to set power, ATU or whatever you want to program
- Customize the serial baudrate, dynamic symbols and date formats to adapt the app to your setup and needs
- Record full QSO logs (everything you send and receive is recorded)
- Log your QSO in CSV and ADIF formats
- Log received/send RST and received/sent contest serial numbers
- QSO log is recoded in the DB (Sqlite)
- automatic check for already worked CALLs (tells you how many times/when/band/mode)
- automatic recognition of callsigns
- Audio spectrum and waterfall to easy find signals
- SWR Meter to sweep a frequency range and see the SWR values over that range
- QRZ.com XML integration. Automatic QRZ.com lookups.
- eQSL.cc integration. Enable it to automatically send an eQSL every time a new QSO is logged
- DX Cluster integration: simple press QSY, band filter, list filter, alert filter.
- Compatible with Elecraft K3 as well
- Support for remote control of the KX3. Instructions here: http://kx3companion.com/kx3remote
- Support for Piglet (http://pignology.net/piglet). Instructions here: http://kx3companion.com/piglet
- PDF Manual
Please read the MANUAL to fully understand the potential of KX3Companion.
If you'd like to see more features contact us at kx3companion@gmail.com or connect to our forum:
http://kx3companion.freeforums.net/
IMPORTANT
Remember that to connect the Elecraft KX3 to your mobile device you need the serial USB cable coming with the radio and an OTG USB cable adapter. Also make sure that your device is not locked to the use of OTG cables. Some carriers (like Sprint Wireless) may do so. Please check with their customer service.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS AFTER THE UPDATE, PLEASE UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL THE APP.
72/73,
Andrea IU4APC
Ready for Android 5!
The KX3 Companion in an app that will let the power use of your Elecraft KX3 HF radio easier and lighter. No need for a PC!
It will let you send and receive CW, PSK31 and RTTY by using your device keyboard. You can also use an external Bluetooth keyboard.
You can set up to 20 macros to that can use dynamic symbols to have Call, Name, QTH and Locator automatically updated.
It connects to your KX3 by using the USB Serial cable that comes with the radio. You'll also need an inexpensive OTG Cable adapter to connect the serial USB to your mobile device. You can find them for a very few dollars. No other cables are needed!
The KX3 Companion app also let you record full QSOs and log them to eventually export them to your favorite QSO logging software.
With the new SWR Meter you can sweep a frequency range and the app shows you a chart with SWR values. You can select from 3 to 13 steps, each step can be from 5 to 500 kHz.
Selecting the "SPECTRUM" tool, the app shows the audio spectrum. For devices allowing that, you can also attach the KX3 Audio OUT to the device Audio IN for a better signal. By touching the spectrum you can do a quick QSY.
Selecting the "WATERFALL" tool, you can see how the spectrum evolved over time. It is very useful feature to spot every signal even the weakest ones!
With KX3 Companion you can:
- Send and receive CW, PSK31 and RTTY using your device keyboard
- Read and Write messages with space for hundreds of characters (depending on your mobile phone or tablet screen size)
- XMIT (Chat) Mode - Transmit as you type. Perfect mode to be used with an external Bluetooth keyboard.
- Switch mode (CW, PSK31, RTTY)
- Set the frequency and go up/down bands
- Record and recall up to 10 totally customized macros (20 on tablets with large enough displays)
- 4 dynamic symbols for Call, Name, QTH and Locator to be used on macros (you can customize the symbols)
- assign label and color to each macro
- macro symbols and programming language
- load/save of macro templates
- Set the CW WPM (Words Per Minute) value with a slider
- Have up to 10 presets to set power, ATU or whatever you want to program
- Customize the serial baudrate, dynamic symbols and date formats to adapt the app to your setup and needs
- Record full QSO logs (everything you send and receive is recorded)
- Log your QSO in CSV and ADIF formats
- Log received/send RST and received/sent contest serial numbers
- QSO log is recoded in the DB (Sqlite)
- automatic check for already worked CALLs (tells you how many times/when/band/mode)
- automatic recognition of callsigns
- Audio spectrum and waterfall to easy find signals
- SWR Meter to sweep a frequency range and see the SWR values over that range
- QRZ.com XML integration. Automatic QRZ.com lookups.
- eQSL.cc integration. Enable it to automatically send an eQSL every time a new QSO is logged
- DX Cluster integration: simple press QSY, band filter, list filter, alert filter.
- Compatible with Elecraft K3 as well
- Support for remote control of the KX3. Instructions here: http://kx3companion.com/kx3remote
- Support for Piglet (http://pignology.net/piglet). Instructions here: http://kx3companion.com/piglet
- PDF Manual
Please read the MANUAL to fully understand the potential of KX3Companion.
If you'd like to see more features contact us at kx3companion@gmail.com or connect to our forum:
http://kx3companion.freeforums.net/
IMPORTANT
Remember that to connect the Elecraft KX3 to your mobile device you need the serial USB cable coming with the radio and an OTG USB cable adapter. Also make sure that your device is not locked to the use of OTG cables. Some carriers (like Sprint Wireless) may do so. Please check with their customer service.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS AFTER THE UPDATE, PLEASE UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL THE APP.
72/73,
Andrea IU4APC
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
V.111 (macroPowerLollipop):
Now ready for ANDROID 5 (Lollipop)
- fixed a bug on macros buttons that didn't clear on Android 5
V.111 (macroPowerLollipop):
Now ready for ANDROID 5 (Lollipop)
- fixed a bug on macros buttons that didn't clear on Android 5
Price update Price changed from $4.99 to $5.44.
More downloads KX3 Companion for Ham Radio reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads
Name changed Name changed! KX3 Companion now is known as KX3 Companion for Ham Radio.
Price update Price changed from $6.99 to $4.99.
What are users saying about KX3 Companion for Ham Radio
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Crashes more times than it runs. Full of bugs and glitches, emailed for assistance no response. Will no longer load. KX3 mate works better.
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Some functions work with KX2. But (Free) KX3Mate works much better. Developer should try to iron out the bugs as not really usable at present.
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Well it's works for a short while then crashes! Not usable, which is a pity because it used to be great.
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Apllication does not work on android 6.0. Waterfall does not work with y splitter cables and app constantly freezes. Developer should respond to community.
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Zero support, no updates in a couple of years, has great potential
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Does not work on 6.0! (yet) Maybe later???
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Combining this with a HW QWERTY device such as Sony Xperia Pro provides a pretty good solution for lightweight portable ops, although you really want a large screen. Been successfully using this for RTTY.
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I bought this app some time back and the new features that come out in the updates are an unexpected PLUS. I also found out how customer-oriented the author is. Outstanding support.
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I wanted to like this app. I wanted to use it, too. Unfortunately, it basically does not work. It crashes frequently. When it does not crash hard, it often generates a "application not responding" failure. The app is incomplete and apparently not well tested. I sent a list of problems to the developer, and got nowhere. Save your money.
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Quits working often. Have to clear cache and force stop. Using Samsung Galaxy Tab pro with usb dongle.
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Worked this morning, but this afternoon it started freezing when I hit the ON button. Now it always tries to start up ON, but is always frozen. Other KX3 apps work fine on this LG GPadF8.0. Will check my Galaxy S7 later.
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This would be a fantastic app if it weren't so buggy on Android Marshmallow. Decoded text display does not scroll and the app freezes often.
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It even lets me add a keyboard to my KX3 :)
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Having trouble getting it to work, I am a newbie! So taking half the blame. Should have started with the free version. Keep getting a Java error? Will play with it more, looks like a cool app.
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Not Bad but does crash alot. using an Lenovo yoga 8" Samsung 10" 2014 edition and Samsung Tab 3 Tablets
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Tried multiple devices, reinstall, lower paid rate, increased poll time. Just not there
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Kx3companion seems fine, at least it works,, which is a lot better than the iPad app for the rig!
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Simple and elegant .
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Does what says on the tin
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I bought this app some time back and the new features that come out in the updates are an unexpected PLUS. I also found out how customer-oriented the author is. Outstanding support.
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Author responds to email and has created an excellent app for the kx3. Can't wait for the next version. Occasional hiccup.
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Works fine on a rooted galaxy s3 but is a little cramped but crashes the waterfall on my larger phone
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Good feature set. Missing a way to edit contest sequence number except to restart. Crashes on my Galaxy S5 after a few minutes. Wish it was stable.
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Inexpensive and well thought out. runs well on tablet and phone.
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Not Bad but does crash alot. using an Lenovo yoga 8" Samsung 10" 2014 edition and Samsung Tab 3 Tablets
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Love it
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Combining this with a HW QWERTY device such as Sony Xperia Pro provides a pretty good solution for lightweight portable ops, although you really want a large screen. Been successfully using this for RTTY.
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Quits working often. Have to clear cache and force stop. Using Samsung Galaxy Tab pro with usb dongle.
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I've been fooling around with this app and my KX3 for about a week now. It's run fine on an N5 as well as tab 7 and tab 8. The phone and tab 8 are running lollipop while the tab 7 runs Android 4.4.4. The small phone display is missing some buttons that are available. Still, it's quite useful on the phone. So far I've used it on CW, TTY and PSK 31. I log with 73, and it and XK3 companion communicate. This is very nice, well behaved software. If you run data modes on a KX3, you should consider buying the full version.
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Turns portable K3 into powerful desktop rig
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Answers questions on the spot with email and twitter. Great product on Sprint, Note 3
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Needs some quality control.
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The application seems to work just fine so far and Andrea is amazing with support and questions. Very, very happy!
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Great App for KX3
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I have just started to use the KX3 companion, but I am already finding it a very capable app. I am using it to control my KX3 and experimenting with various modes etc. I look forward to constant updates based on user input. WA6JFK
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This is a great piece of software to go with my KX3. I can take my KX3 and Tablet to the park and work everything I can do at home. Great Job Andrea...... 73 KC6CNN
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Stops communicating with the KX3 if freq step is activated which makes changing freq a pain. PSK and RTTY work which is a plus. Asus TF300 with KiKat
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I've been curious about this software since its first appearance and was impressed with the developers level of support and the info on the constant improvements and upgrades as posted on the KX3's Yahoo users group. Just bought a new Nexus just to try it out and explore the Android world. This software alone made the purchase worth it in my opinion. I love using my KX3 with it portable and look forward to all the updates and new features. It's going to Europe with me on my next trip.
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This app is simply awesome!!
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Crashes after the 1st run & has to be reinstalled on my Samsung SM-T520 tablet. Runs on my Sony Xperia Z1C - but keeps loosing connection to KX3. Sent 4 emails over almost 3 weeks, no reply, no assistance. Shame as the SWR function looked good.