New! The SideKar Extreme now interfaces to the QRP Labs QCX family of rigs and now the Xiegu G90 and X5105, in addition to interfaces with select Elecraft and Yaesu rigs. More info below.
The SideKar Extreme
New! Our smallest and lightest 80-character display product yet. It combines all the features of our popular SideKar Plus, SideKar, Key Log Go, and Ham Central Terminal products.
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• Can be used with ANY rig
• Rich feature set for the Elecraft KX2, KX3, K3, and K3s • Great time saving convenient features for the Yaesu FT-817, FT-818, FT-857, and FT-897 • Now works with the QRP Labs QCX, QCX+, and QSX family of rigs • Also works with the Xiegu G90 and X5105 • Includes a built-in K1EL WinKeyer - works with ANY rig • Uses USB keyboard (wireless/wired) for transmitting and data entry • Create & edit 20 messages/macros using the Extreme or the free Message Management Utility • Built-in logger for 1,000 QSOs with ADIF export • Sunlight readable • Small: 4.2 x 2.9 x 1.4" (107 x 74 x 34 mm) • 24% smaller in area than the SideKar Plus. 46% smaller than the Ham Central Terminal • Lightweight: Only 7.8 oz (221 gr) • 13% lighter than the SideKar Plus. 40% lighter than the Ham Central Terminal. |
Features for All Rigs• Use wireless or wired USB keyboard or paddle to transmit
• Store messages and macros in 20 slots (80 characters each) • Change Frequency & Mode instantly using the keyboard • Use "Grab & Go" feature to capture call for outgoing messages & the log • Contest features. Field Day Dupe checking included. • View the display in any conditions with the sunlight readable screen • Select any one of seven back light levels for night or low light ops • Send CW using the keyboard or paddle (plus PSK & RTTY with Elecraft rigs) • Practice sending CW with instant feedback on the display screen • Send CW from the keyboard or paddle using the built-in K1EL WinKeyer • Change CW speed, CW mode, and paddle orientation (dit/dah left/right) quickly from the keyboard • Choose from four CW modes : Iambic A, Iambic B, Ultimatic, & Bug Mode • View all commands with on screen Help Menu • Runs on 9 volt battery or external 8 to 15 volts DC Logging• Store 1,000 QSO's in non-volatile memory
• Time, date, frequency, and mode are automatically populated • Search log via call sign • Field Day logging - duplicate QSO warning provided • Event logging features for SOTA, POTA and any event. • Export log as standard ADIF file to PC or Mac • Export the entire log or just the QSOs for a specific event Additional features for QRP Labs QCX Family of Rigs • The SideKar Extreme now has an interface for the QCX, QCX+, and QCX Mini using the QCX's CAT port
• For QCX revs 1-5, a free CAT Port kit is included with your order when you specify "QRP Labs QCX" as your rig at checkout. • The CAT Port kits consists of 2 resistors, a diode and a 3.5 mm jack. QCX revs 1-4 require all parts, while rev 5 requires just the 3.5mm jack. Click here for the schematic. Further details are available by QRP Labs at https://www.qrp-labs.com/images/qcx/assembly_A4-Rev-4f.pdf • The QCX+ and QCX Mini have the CAT port installed already. • The QCX, QCX+, QCX mini requires firmware version 1.06 or later • The SideKar Extreme requires firmware version 2.1.6 or later • 20 messages can be stored, which can be a string of QCX CAT commands instead of text to be sent (for rig control). • Read QCX decoded CW on an 80-character, sunlight readable screen, with Freeze and Scroll Back features. • Change frequency quickly from the keyboard directly or by using a CAT comment in a Message (also known as a Rig Macro) • Plus all of the features listed under "Features for All Rigs" • Includes a one foot (305 mm) serial cable, with right angle 3.5mm connectors for connection to the serial CAT port on the QCX. |
Additional Features for Elecraft Rigs• View 80 characters of decoded text in CW, RTTY, or PSK
• Freeze the screen and scroll back • Extra spaces of decoded text are removed so more useful text is displayed • Send CW, RTTY, or PSK via the keyboard or paddle • Use Status command to view PA temp, input voltage/current • Includes a one foot (305 mm) serial cable, with right angle 3.5mm connectors for connection to the KX2 or KX3 • Mounts to the side of the KX3 using the appropriate supplied bracket(s) and thumbscrews (included when KX3 is specified as the rig). • The brackets are slotted for easy mounting and dismounting. • A tall leg is available as an option allowing the KX2 and SideKar Extreme to rest at a higher angle or use the SideKar Extreme on a desktop. (see the details for the KX2 Tall Leg in the SideKar Extreme store) • The SideKar Extreme is compatible with the Elecraft KX2, KX3, PX3, KXPA100, K3, K3S, P3, KPA500 • It is compatible with aftermarket KX3 heatsinks and end panels for protective covers, such as the SideKX End Panels Additional features for Yaesu Rigs• The SideKar Extreme has an interface for the FT-817, FT-818, FT-857, & FT-897
• Send CW from the keyboard or paddle using the built-in K1EL WinKeyer (to any rig) • Change CW speed, CW mode, and paddle orientation (dit/dah left/right) quickly from the keyboard (any rig) • Choose from four CW modes : Iambic A, Iambic B, Ultimatic, & Bug Mode (any rig) • Change frequency and mode quickly from the keyboard • Includes a one foot (305 mm) serial cable, with right angle 3.5mm connectors for connection to the rig for sending CW • Includes a custom interface cable to connect from the rig's ACC port to the SideKar Extreme. Additional features for Xiegu Rigs• The SideKar Extreme has an interface for the Xiegu G90 and X5105
• Send CW from the keyboard or paddle using the built-in K1EL WinKeyer (to any rig) • Change CW speed, CW mode, and paddle orientation (dit/dah left/right) quickly from the keyboard (any rig) • Choose from four CW modes : Iambic A, Iambic B, Ultimatic, & Bug Mode (any rig) • Change frequency and mode quickly from the keyboard • Includes a one foot (305 mm) serial cable, with right angle 3.5mm connectors for connection to the rig for sending CW • A custom interface cable to connect from the rig's Comm port to the SideKar Extreme is available. • Requires SideKar Extreme version 2.2.0 or higher. Contact us if you need an upgrade |
SideKar Extreme on a KX3 with the Compact Keyboard
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SideKar Extreme on a KX3 with the Slim Keyboard
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SideKar Extreme with a Yaesu FT-817 and a Compact Keyboard
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SideKar Extreme on a KX2 with a Compact Keyboard
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SideKar Extreme a KX2 with a Slim
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SideKar Extreme with an FT-817 and a Slim Keyboard
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Create 20 named messages, 80 characters each using the
SideKar Extreme keyboard or download them using the free Message Management Utility from your PC or Mac Create 20 named rig macros, 80 characters each using the
SideKar Extreme keyboard or download them using the free Message Management Utility from your PC or Mac Log 1000 QSOs and export them to an ADIF file using the free ADIF Export Utility.
The SideKar automatically populates the log with the date, time, frequency, and mode. Change frequency and mode instantly from the keyboard. Available for the:
- Yaesu FT-817, FT-818, FT-857, FT-897 - Elecraft KX2, KX3, K3, K3S - (planned) QRP Labs QCX and QSX |
SideKar Extreme Connector Side
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SideKar Extreme Top
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SideKar Extreme Mounting slot to KX3
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