KTune

KTune is a small utility that allows you to use a Griffin Powermate USB knob to tune your Elecraft K3 radio. It should work with a K2, too!

Griffin PowerMate

KTune sits in the System Tray and registers "global hot keys" - special key combinations which it alone responds to. These key combinations can be typed on the keyboard - but more usefully, a Griffin PowerMate USB knob can be programmed to generate them. KTune responds to the keystrokes by changing the tuning rate and tuning the radio.

The hot keys used by KTune are:

  • Turn knob clockwise: Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow - tune HF
  • Turn knob anti-clockwise: Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow - tune LF
  • Press knob down: Ctrl+Alt+Up arrow - increase tuning rate
  • Long press down: Ctrl+Alt+Down arrow - set tuning rate to the lowest.
Full instructions for setup and configuration are included in the package.

Requirements

  • PC running Windows XP (functionality under Windows Vista is untested)
  • Griffin PowerMate USB knob and installed drivers
  • Eterlogic Virtual Serial Port Emulator

Terms and conditions

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Change history

Version 1.0.3

  • Changed hot keys to use Ctrl+Alt+arrows to avoid conflict with text editing cursor movement functions

Version 1.0.2

  • Initial released version

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