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Buddy Brannan <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:24:24 -0400
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Hi,

As the KX3 command set is mostly similar to the K3, I guess this should also work with the KX3? There are differences in the menus however, so I’m curious how that’s been implemented?

> On Aug 14, 2014, at 12:13 PM, Jim Shaffer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Oh, I forgot one important thing.  The K3 support isn=E2=80=99t really =
> all that useful if you=E2=80=99re not using braille with your computer.  =
> It is nice to be able to use braille to watch the VFO-A and B displays =
> change, but that won=E2=80=99t work all that well with speech, or at =
> least I couldn=E2=80=99t get it to do so with JAWS.
> 
> From: Jim Shaffer=20
> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:58 AM
> To: For blind ham radio operators=20
> Subject: JJRadio works with the K3
> 
> I have updated my JJRadio software to work with the Elecraft K3.  The =
> support for the K3 differs somewhat from the support for the Kenwood =
> rigs, in that it relies on reading the VFO-A and VFO-B display areas on =
> the K3, and using the K3=E2=80=99s front panel controls.  For example, =
> the program displays a list of the menu items and their associated =
> descriptions, and you change the menu=E2=80=99s value by rotating the =
> VFO-B knob.  Values such as the keyer speed and power setting are read =
> by focusing on the VFO-B display area and then rotating the appropriate =
> control.
> 
> Anyway, I=E2=80=99ll be ready to send it out soon to anyone =
> who=E2=80=99s interested.
> --
> Jim Shaffer, KE5AL
> Pflugerville, TX
> www.jjshaffer.net
> www.pgramblers.com

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