[WT-support] New Win-Test LUA scripts for Kenwood TS-590, TS-990, TS-2000, Elecraft KX3

[David Boland]

where can you get the new w-dev 4.16I didn't see it on the win-test site
Dave w9nwy 

     On Monday, March 9, 2015 5:10 AM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:
   

 I've created two new sets of LUA scripts to support the Kenwood and Elecraft radios listed above, but I need some beta testers.  Please download the scripts from 

http://bit.ly/wtscripts


TS590scripts.zip - for the Kenwood TS-590, TS-990, TS-2000KX3scripts.zip - for the Elecraft KX3 (some also work on the K3)


The usual commands Swap A/B, A=B, ClearRIT are supported, plus some unique features.
New to these zip files are "Install" and "Uninstall" scripts that you can run from the new "Run" button in the Scripts manager (new in WT_DEV 4.16, required).  The install script assigns all the keys and text commands to the scripts in one step, greatly automating set-up.  The uninstall removes the key assignments.
New also is support for the internal CW keyer and voice keyer of the radio, including the ability to do almost all CW messaging functions using only the radio's internal keyer, via CAT commands, with no keying circuit, WinKey, or extra COM port required.  I've tested this on a K3 and KX3, but I don't know if it will work well on the Kenwood radios, so I could use some help testing.

Those on an ultraportable QRP DXpedition with the Elecraft KX3, will only need a computer and a KUSB or KSER cable to send contest messages on CW.  They should also work with the K3, perhaps even on RTTY (CW-to-DATA not tested).
Thanks to the new features in WT 4.16-dev, many message variables like $MYCALL, $LOGGEDCALL, $PREVCALL, $RST, $SERIAL, $PREVSERIAL, $CORRECT, etc. can be supported for the first time and translated to radio CAT commands to send the CW.

There are some limitations, of course, when using the radio's limited ability to translate ASCII commands to CW, e.g., completing a callsign while typing ahead of the CW is not supported (you need to type the full call before pressing Insert or Enter to send it) .  Similarly, with Alt+K "keyboard" messages, you have to type the text and press Enter before anything is sent.  A real keying circuit or WinKey will work better, but this is a backup system in case you need it, and it sends perfect CW at all supported speeds, no delays.
Please read the Readme files inside the Zip files for full details.

Since these scripts are supported by me, not by the Win-Test developers, please contact me directly with any issues or questions, rather than posting to the list.

Thanks to OH1VR for lending me his KX3 for testing, and to R8CT for inspiring me to create something new for the Kenwood radios.
73,Bob, N6TV
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