Documentation - Win4K4Suite for the Elecraft K4, K3, K3S, KX3, and KX2

Release Notes for Win4K3Suite

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.090 November 21, 2024

This release requires .NET 4.6 or later. In most cases this will already be installed if you allow Windows Update on Windows 10 and Windows 7 and 8. However if not, when you start the install, Windows will automatically download and install the latest release of .NET. It will then reboot your computer.

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New
- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
- Added the SDRPlay RSP 1B device

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.080 January 3, 2023

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New
- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
Fixed
- Due to changes on the CLublog website, a new version was required.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.074 August 3, 2022

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New
- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
Fixed
- There was a CW Speed error where the speed might not be saved with a WinKey.
- Added support for the TX button in HRDLogbook. This allows DM780 to transmit. You may need to open HRD first, connecting it to the radio, and then open the logbook. Look at the radio pane (View Radio Pane), select options, default and make sure the TX button is there. Otherwise add it. Then close down HRD and you will be good to go. For more details please look in the documentation section under third party software.
- Some people reported being unable to log in to QRZ (myself included). This was a compiler error that now appears to be gone.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.060 August 12, 2021

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New
- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
Fixed
- Fixed a wrong offset when the SDRPlay was in use with a KX2 and KX3.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.054 April 19, 2021

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New
- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
- Added a 4th transverter.
Fixed
- Added a missing virtual radio command for SWR

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.052 March 1, 2021

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
- Fixed an error where the KAT500 was not displaying correctly when the KPA500 was not connected.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.050 February 6, 2021

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
- Fixed an error where the KPA500 was not turning off correctly on exit of the software.
- Added a SWR display for the KX3. The value always reflects values from the last transmit.
- Fixed the mouse wheel speed for the amplifiers in the mini KX3 screen
- Fixed some issues with the IQ Spectrum for the KX3.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.048 November 22, 2020

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

- Fixed a couple of issues with the KPA1500 display

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.044 November 12, 2020

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New
- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
- Added display of the KPA1500 fan settings.
Fixed
- Fixed an error in frequency when logging to Log4OM
- Fixed an error in the KPA1500 ATU display.
Important:
- You must install the API version 3.07 from SDRPlay if you use the SDRPlay. You can find it here: https://www.sdrplay.com/downloads/

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.040 September 13, 2020

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New
- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
Fixed
- Added time out for Log4OM
- Performance improvements
Important:
- You must install the API version 3.07 from SDRPlay if you use the SDRPlay. You can find it here: https://www.sdrplay.com/downloads/

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.038 August 13, 2020

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New
- Added direct Log4OM V2 logging
- Added the ability to choose show/dx or show/mydx on startup of the ClubLog spotting window.
- Added the ability to choose the number of spots initially shown in the ClubLog window.
- Updated the EiBi shortwave database
Fixed
- Improved reliability of the SDRPlay devices.
Important:
- If you are installing SDRUno version 1.4 (August 12, 2020) you will need to copy the sdrplay_api.dll file from c:\Program Files\SDRPlay\API\x86 to the executable folder of Win4K3. This is usually in c:\Program files (x86)\VA2FSQ\Win4…. Make sure you copy the X86 version.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.034 July 21, 2020

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New and Fixes in this release:

Reliability of the SDRPlay connection has been improved on slower computers.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.032 July 10, 2020

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New and Fixes in this release:

A startup macro has been added which will allow commands to be executed when the program runs. It also allows the equalizer to not be updated at startup.
If the SDRPlay service is not running it will restart it automatically.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.030 June 4, 2020

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New and Fixes in this release:

The EiBi SHortwave Database has been updated.
An issue with the SDRPlay DUO has been corrected.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.028 May 28, 2020

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New and Fixes in this release:

Support for the SDRPlay RSPDx has been added
There is now an IQ outout at 192kHz that can be used with the SDRplay. Please read the manual!
An issue with the LPPAN sound device has been corrected.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.022

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New and Fixes in this release:

This release allows closing of software that was launched with the 3rd party software facility. You must enable this by product. Batch files are not supported.
The EiBi shortwave database was updated (March 1st edition).

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.018

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New and Fixes in this release:

The ClubLog window was updated to support local entity lookup.
The EiBi shortwave database was updated.
The Global offset for the Softrock IF was updated to support higher values.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.016

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

Fixes in this release:

The SWR display was not working for Polish Windows.
The power meter scale, was not correct for power levels lower than 12W
There was an error with the highlighting of a selected transverter in the KX3 display.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.012

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New in this release:

The EiBi shortwave database has been updated.
There have been improvements in the transverter support for Elecraft radios. You can now also change the labels on the buttons of the transverters.
Sound card Panadapter support has been added for the KX2. (requires modification of the KX2).

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.006

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

Fixed in this release:

This release fixes an issue where, if the reference level set in Win4K3’s UDP broadcast was too low, N1MM+ would crash with continual errors.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.004

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New in this release:

Program saves the status of a few hidden menus such as the noise blanker / RIT screen
Some internal performance improvements

Installation and Release Notes: Version 2.000 / 2.002

Installation:

If your computer was rebooted, you will need to run the installation of Win4K3Suite again. That will install the program as usual.

If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel.

New in this release:

Added the ability to customize the look and feel of Win4K3Suite. When you start Win4K3, it will use the default skin. To change this select Modify Skins and Colors in the Tools, Settings, User Preferences. Try the built in Skins, Cloudy Day and Golden Sky
Added a Sh/DX and Sh/MyDX in the ClubLog window. The Sh/DX acts exactly like the Reset button in previous releases. The Sh/MyDX button sends a Show/MyDX to the cluster. This is useful if your Cluster stores filters for the DX. It is typically used with CCUser and it’s Telnet server.
Updated the EiBi database to the latest March 2019 version. (2.002)

Fixed: A number of little items mostly related to look and feel

Fixed in 2.002: Right and Left arrow keys were not working in the vfo displays

The Linked. unlinked and diversity buttons were not working correctly for the sub receiver.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.952

Installation: Please just click on the downloaded file. It will self extract and start the installation. It is best if you temporarily disable any antivirus software. If you are using an AMD system, please logoff and logon after the installation. You can uninstall previous releases at any time using the Windows control panel. Make sure you have the latest firmware for your radio. Make sure your K3 Firmware is at version 5.66!

Fixed: Some systems had the CMP / SWR meters flicking back and forth.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.950

Fixed: There was an error in 1.948 and the N1MM+ spectrum broadcast was not functional. If you do not use N1MM you do not need this update.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.948

New:

Added + – buttons for the VFO frequencies. These become active when you click on a digit. Note that the selection of a digit is now much more reliable than in the past.
Added a SWR indicator for the K3 K3S. This becomes active after your first transmit. Please note that this function is not available in SSB mode since the Elecraft ASP does not report the value correctly in the latest firmware.

Improved:

Included less than 120m frequencies in the shortwave database.
Changed the peak detection (display down sampling) for the IQ spectrum scopes. This is much improved and now is continuously variable whereas in the past resolution would be lost at certain zoom values.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.944

If you use the 64 bit version of Win4K3, and you log directly to HRD Logbook, you will need to uninstall the Microsoft Access Database Engine Redistributable that you are currently using and install the 32 bit version of this. This is due to a recent Windows update. Here is a link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=13255

New: Added the EiBi shortwave database. Use of this database requires the General coverage option.

Added a 1kHz snap to the spectrum scope.
Improved the reset function in the ClubLog spectrum screen. It is now instantaneous.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.940

New:

Added display of call signs in the spectrum Window for LPPAN and the SDRPlay
Added an audio oscilloscope and audio spectrum display. This is useful to monitor audio to and from the radio. For the K3S use the audio codecs from the radio. For others, use whatever audio devices you normally use.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.934

Fixed: Settings parameters in the terminal has been fixed for CW-R mode

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.932

Fixed: Temperature, voltage and current are now displayed correctly in the KPA1500 control panel.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.930

Fixed: There was an error in setting Iambic A mode for WinKey as well as disabling the sidetone. CW-R was also added to the terminal screen.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.922

New: Added transmit meters which can show the ALC and power output during transmit. To configure this just right click on the S-Meter in the control window.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.920

Fixed: Another issue with the ClubLog spotting was fixed.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.918

Fixed: When using a KX3 with a KPA500, changing bands did not always apply a new power limit.

Some computers had an issue with the double buffering in ClubLog display so it was reverted back to a previous algorithm.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.914

Fixed: An error in the virtual port commands for the KX3 and KX2 was fixed.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.912

Fixed: An update of the ClubLog server required a change in Win4K3. You may be asked to check your ClubLog settings. If so, just click “OK”, close the ClubLog window and re-open it.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.910

Fixed: A missing DLL prevented the SDRPlay RSP1A from working correctly.

Coming soon: Display of ALC graph during transmit. Waiting for the production release of the latest firmware.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.906

New: Added support for the SDRPlay RSP1A and added the ability to select from multiple RSP devices.

Added aging to the ClubLog spotting window (10 to 1440 minutes) (Note: Murphys law struck….The text should read Maximum, not Minimum in the ClubLog control panel.

Improved the display performance of spots in the ClubLog spotting window by using double buffering. Downloading many spots will no longer cause the spectrum to stop during initial loading.

Coming soon: Display of ALC graph during transmit. Waiting for the production release of the latest firmware.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.902

New: Added 2 additional AUX/CAT Hardware ports.

Added the ability to tag the AUX/CAT ports with Text labels.

Added 50Hz wheel tune increments in the spectrum scope.

Added the ability to translate 5NN to 599 when logging a QSO. – Look in the Terminal Logbook settings to set this.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.900

New: Added 2 additional AUX/CAT ports

Fixed: Added additional code for the KX3 / KX2 to control the KPA500

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.896

New: Added support for the KPA1500 for the Elecraft K3 and K3S

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.890

Fixed: Same as 1.888 but the there was an issue with the spectrum broadcast with LPPAN and sampling rates lower than 192kHz.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.888

Fixed: Same as 1.886 but the UDP enable is added to the main spectrum display

Note: For a short time the 1.888 release had a corrupt file. If you have issues, please uninstall via the control panel and then re-download this release.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.886

New: Win4K3Suite now has a UDP Spectrum broadcast feature. This can be used with N1MM+ Contest Logging and it’s new Spectral Monitor.

Fixed:

The power control for the KX3 when used with a KPA500 and KXPA100 has been improved.
A few missing tool tips were added to display numeric values of sliders.
In some cases, the spectrum window status (open / closed) on startup was not saved.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.882

New: For the K3 and K3S, the Noise Reduction button now supports setting 1 of 32 noise reduction levels. Just right click on the NR button

Fixed: The latest beta release of the K3 firmware had some changes that caused delays in polling.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.880

New: Performance improvements in the polling functions

Fixed: The COMP and MON sliders were not functioning on one of the screens.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.878

New: There are a number of enhancements in this release

Updated the Macro window so that it is re-sizable down to a single macro.
Added per-band gain settings for the SDRPlay
Added a third message button for the KX3 and KX2
The status of the Auto Information setting is now restored when the program exits.
There is now an option in User Preferences which when selected, will auto synchronize the radio clock with you system clock on startup.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.874

Fixed: When using the KPA500 with the KX3 and KX2, switching between standby and operate could cause a program shutdown.

New: The module for the KPA500 with the KX3 and KX2, has been moved to its own thread in the software. The result is near instantaneous display of power, SWR, and current during operation.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.872

New: The Win4K3Suite Terminal now provides the option to assign a message file to a particular digital mode which will load automatically when you change modes. To configure this, open the Terminal, select your mode, and then select Message Edit. You may then load a file or create one and upon Saving the file you will be prompted to assign or not assign to a particular mode. You can then do this additional times for all three modes.

New: The module for the KPA500 with the K3 and K3S, has been moved to its own thread in the software. The result is near instantaneous display of power, SWR, and current during operation.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.870

Fixed: Unfortunately there was an error introduced in 1.868. It inadvertently removed the QSY VFOB for CWSkimmer

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.868

Fixed: There was an issue that was demonstrated when DXLab Commander switched from a band that was not using the K3 sub-receiver to one that was. There were excessive delays. This has been fixed as well as overall responsiveness.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.866

New:

-Added a Macro tab in the Mini screens.

Fixed:

The ASFK-A Dual tone filter was missing
Changed the order of power off for K3, KPA500 and KAT500 to reflect that some users power the KAT500 off the K3.
Fixed a bug in WinKey for version 10 keyers.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.864

New:

-Added support for passive hardware devices such as the StepIR.

– Added full support for the SDRPlay RSP2

-Added Power output in Window status

-Tab positions in the Mini screens are now saved

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.860

New:

-Added support for passive hardware devices such as the StepIR. Added preliminary support for the SDRPlay RSP2

Fixed:

Pressing the TUN button when the KAT500 was in manual mode did not work on the KX3 and KX2.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.856

New:

-Macros for the KXPA100 now require a @ in front of the macro.

Fixed:

-The previous release had an issue on Windows XP. Please note that fixing issues on Windows XP are becoming more difficult. This will only be done in minor cases.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.854

New:

-Support has been added for the SDRPlay to be used as a panadapter for the KX2 and KX3. No need for a sound adapter.

– A new DC rejection algorithm is now available for the SDRPlay in its control panel. This will eliminate the spike in the center of the spectrum. Please see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxJq-aQivGk

Fixed: Users with a 10W K3 or K3S were unable to adjust the power output. Corrected in this release.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.846

New: Support has been added for the “State” for direct logging to N3FJP’s Amateur Contact Log.

Fixed:

SDRPlay: Changing the gain for the RSP could result in instability in the spectrum. This has been fixed. However, it is recommended that the default of -70 be used.

SDRPlay: There was an error on QSY from the waterfall.

The test button for HRD Logbook direct logging was not working.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.842

New: Support has been added for direct logging to N3FJP’s Amateur Contact Log.

Fixed: There are fixes concerning the Pot Speed for WinKey as well as Farnsworth Keying speed.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.840

Fixed: There was an issue with the frequency memory file. If you do not use this feature there is no need to install this version.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.838

Fixed: There was an issue with keyboard changes to VFOB.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.836

New: This release has a number of enhancements and fixes.

Win4K3 now supports the new SDRPlay API. The result is much smoother spectra as you zoom in.

New: This release fixes and issue with the Elecraft Frequency Memories display.

Installation and Release Notes: Version 1.830

New: This release now supports the Elecraft KX2. Please note that the use of the KXPA100 has not been tested pending receipt of some cables. It should however work.

Fixed: There are a number of fixes and updates to the software in this release

The equalizer did not always load the correct preset on restarting.

Pasting a frequency using the clipboard did not support foreign languages correctly

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 10 x32 and x64 Windows 7 x32 and x64, Vista x32 and x64. Windows 8, and Windows XP.
Monitor: 1600×900 minimum, 1920×1080 recommended.
Hardware: Minimum 2 GHz 2-core processor with 4GB ram.
Sound board for KX3 Spectrum Scope: Internal or external USB sound board with Stereo Line input.
Video for P3 Panadapter: Elecraft SVGA board and VGA video capture board such as the Aver Media HD Game Broadcaster, Epiphan VGA2USB OR 720p Webcam and tripod.