Overview:
Software for the Elecraft K4! I and a friend are now creating software for the Elecraft K4 radio. We are not associated in any way with Elecraft, this is just software we wrote. The radio is new enough that software is still scarce. We are looking to create Windows 10 and above, utilities, not remote solutions. While some of the software might function remotely, none of it is designed to function remotely. Software is listed below:
MacroMaster:
Software to send macros to the Elecraft K4 radio, and allow the user the ability to create up to 50 user programmable macros and send them via button presses on a windows form.
You can obtain the MacroMaster software here.
K4: S-Meter Recorder:
Software allowing you to record S-Meter levels across long time frames. Writes a file to disk of the readings, compatible with most spreadsheet programs.
You can obtain the K4: S-Meter Recorder software here.
K4 Tuner Trainer:
Software designed to reduce the workload of training an Elecraft K4/KAT500 tuner, this software automates the process of moving from segment to segment when training the KAT500 tuner, and the K4 radio.
You can obtain the Tuner Trainer software here.
K4 Settings Reader:
Software designed to read the settings of the K4 radio, and preserve them in a file. The software also provides the ability to compare one settings run to another.
You can obtain the K4 Settings reader software here.
I Hit the Split button and got to educate myself about how to reset my screen to my likings. Ended up in ‘Track mode’ and had to do a little searching…. Then couldn’t find my B Cursor at all…. little more searching. It’s good to be reminded how to setup the screen every once in a while.
Nice looking program. I’ll try to spend some time with it and teach it how to work my way.
Best 73,
K4EES – Ken
Hi Ken,
Glad you figured it out… Thanks for using it!
Jeff,
I figured somehow the excel files got corrupted, so I reloaded them and copy/pasted the former macros that I had been using to the new ones. It seems to work just fine now in compact mode. 🙂
Hi,
Thanks for closing the loop on that! I was trying to recreate it here…
Yes
Wow… I am at a loss, so far, you are the only person to have this issue… Is there anything different about your machine? Please try the following:
1. Create a folder in My Documents
2. Copy MacroMaster.exe to that folder.
3. Copy your macro files to that same folder.
4. Launch Macromaster.
Do you see your macro titles on the button faces?
Do they work in that configuration?
I’m using the programmable buttons. They work fine in regular mode, just not in compact mode..weird..
Did you program macros into them?
Is it possible to program Macromaster to remember the window position it was last used? Also, I can’t seem to get the macrobuttons to work in compact mode. Is this normal ?
Thanks,
Hi,
At some point I will add sticky position to the application. So far, you are the only person to indicate the macro buttons do not work in compact mode. There are 50 user programmable buttons, and 30 or 40 non user programmable buttons, which set are you having issues with?
Working on that now Tim… Should be available in a few weeks…
Great stuff you’re working on ! I use the KAT500 without the communication cable. I think your program would still work?
73,
Joe, W8JH
The MacroMaster package talks only to the K4. If you have the K4 serial port in passthrough, and you have the correct cable in place, it should pass commands. See the groups.io ELECRAFT K4 list for instructions on this.