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Bill Clarke

HRD Question

Does the current "free" version of HRD do anything additional for the K3
than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls?

Bill W2BLC

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Keith Heimbold

Re: HRD Question

I just uploaded the new HRD and it has very few controls for the K3. In comparison, I had before a FT950 and it had probably fifty plus slider bar options. It worked real well with the 950 for basic rig control minus the fact that I never had good stable operating of DM780 which is a application freeze machine.

Keith
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On May 9, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "Bill" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Does the current "free" version of HRD do anything additional for the K3
> than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls?
>
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Tim Herrick

Off topic. Logging programs and K3

In reply to this post by Bill Clarke

I have been using DXBase for many years and with its apparent demise I am
looking for another logging program. Preferably one that will read both
VFO's when split and log them as well as spot the QSX freq in the comment
section of the spot. I have looked at DXLabs, Ham Logger32. What are some of
the other recommendations from you guys? Again preferably with what I said
above and also with the new LOTW application format.

Thank you all.

Tim Herrick, KQ8M
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Stephen G4SJP

Re: HRD Question

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Was it not the case that Simon sold his K3 and bought a FT950? That would
explain the enhanced support for that radio.

As for HRD under new ownership, I shall be interested to see what the new
commercial version (due to be released at Dayton I think) will offer. I
have no problem with paying for software that I believe offers value for
money.

73 Stephen G4SJP

On 9 May 2012 21:47, Keith Heimbold <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I just uploaded the new HRD and it has very few controls for the K3. In
> comparison, I had before a FT950 and it had probably fifty plus slider bar
> options. It worked real well with the 950 for basic rig control minus the
> fact that I never had good stable operating of DM780 which is a application
> freeze machine.
>
> Keith
> AG6AZ
>
> Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
>
> On May 9, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "Bill" <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > Does the current "free" version of HRD do anything additional for the K3
> > than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls?
> >
> > Bill W2BLC
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Arthur Burke

Re: Off topic. Logging programs and K3

In reply to this post by Tim Herrick

Hi Tim. I think I see your call just about every day on the DX-IS forum!

Once upon a time, I also used DXBase. When I discovered DXLabs a number of
years ago, I departed DXBase and started using DXLabs and have never looked
back.

Now a word of caution...

With your experience in DXBase, the learning curve may likely be less than
someone else coming in "cold." There *is* a learning curve with DXLabs. The
logging program is DXKeeper and it somewhat reminded me of DXBase when I
first started using it. In fact, one of the major import options is to
import your DXBase log.

The author of DXLabs is Dave Bernstein, AA6YQ. He is something to behold.
He seemingly never sleeps, runs a Yahoo forum (he and W3ZJ moderate the
forum) and thinks there's no such thing as a dumb question. He is
incredibly tolerant! My personal opinion is that everyone should read at
least *some* of the documentation, but when he encounters the mindset of
"...it's easier to come here and ask questions than it is to do
research!..." he's far more tolerant than I think I would be! He is a "hand
holder" of the first order. Unless you're downright rude or nasty, Dave
will work closely with you (exchanging file data if necessary) to solve
problems.

Dave's recommendation is to pick up on piece of the DXLabs software (there
are half a dozen applications, but they're nicely managed by the Lab
Launcher) and gain proficiency with it, and then pick up the next one, etc.

One of the main reasons I gravitated to it and stayed there is because of
its querying capability. It's an Access database and, as such, you can
write SQLs and scripts - you can filter your log by date, by zone, by
mobile, by individual call, by DXCC entity, the list goes on. The awards is
second to none - you can track DXCC, WPX, WAZ, the CQ DX Marathon,
counties, IOTA - and for the ones you want to track that are somewhat
obscure, there are a number of user-defined fields.

Operation with both LotW and eQSL is virtually seamless - DXKeeper can
"talk" to your TQSL for "signing" data to be uploaded, do the syncing, etc.
A couple of mouse clicks (after you're set up, of course) and you're off
and running.

I have no affiliation with DXLabs other than as a satisfied customer. There
can't be any fiduciary concerns as DXLabs is free!

Oh yeah, if you like, you can print QSL labels, QSL cards, numerous
reports, etc.

The only potential negative? Dave has a very fundamental part of the coding
that works as a contest mode - that's mainly so you can create a Cabrillo
file. Dave makes no bones that he doesn't intend to "do contests." For
those desiring a free program with excellent contesting capabilities, one
need only turn to N1MM - also incredibly well supported by the author and a
team of assisting programmers.

There are some features of DXLabs I don't use. However, if you decide to go
that route and are too shy to ask for help on the forum, I would be happy
to help you in any way I can. As a basically casual contester but avid DXer
(need 1 more to get on the Honor Roll) I use DXLabs mostly for tracking
DXCC. But I have reasonably good experience with many facets of the
software and would be happy to help, if necessary.

Sincerely,

Art - N4PJ

On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 5:09 PM, KQ8M <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have been using DXBase for many years and with its apparent demise I am
> looking for another logging program. Preferably one that will read both
> VFO's when split and log them as well as spot the QSX freq in the comment
> section of the spot. I have looked at DXLabs, Ham Logger32. What are some
> of
> the other recommendations from you guys? Again preferably with what I said
> above and also with the new LOTW application format.
>
> Thank you all.
>
> Tim Herrick, KQ8M
> Charter Member North Coast Contesters
> [hidden email]
>
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rowland

Re: HRD Question

In reply to this post by Keith Heimbold

I also had the problem with DM780 freezing the machine. Actually, the
problem was traced to the serial/USB interface that I was using.
Specifically, the Proset chip set was used in that interface, which is
known to have problems. I switched to a serial/USB interface based on
the FTDI chip set and haven't had a problem since. The serial/USB
interface sold by Elecraft (KUSB) is based on the FTDI chip set

On 5/9/2012 1:47 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote:

> I just uploaded the new HRD and it has very few controls for the K3. In comparison, I had before a FT950 and it had probably fifty plus slider bar options. It worked real well with the 950 for basic rig control minus the fact that I never had good stable operating of DM780 which is a application freeze machine.
>
> Keith
> AG6AZ
>
> Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
>
> On May 9, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "Bill"<[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Does the current "free" version of HRD do anything additional for the K3
>> than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls?
>>
>> Bill W2BLC
>>
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Jim Brown-10

Re: Off topic. Logging programs and K3

In reply to this post by Tim Herrick

On 5/9/2012 2:09 PM, KQ8M wrote:
> looking for another logging program

I've been using DXKeeper (part of DXLab) since 2003. It is quite stable,
has excellent features, and is very well supported. Integrates very
well with LOTW and eQSL, also with contest loggers like N1MM and
WriteLog. The Commander module (radio control) works very well with the
K3. There's a yahoo group which the program author regularly reads and
responds (very well) to questions.

73, Jim K9YC
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J&J Kulp

Re: Logging programs and K3

Is anybody using N4PY logging program to also control the K3? If so, how do you like it?

Tnx de jim K3SW

On May 9, 2012, at 9:48 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 5/9/2012 2:09 PM, KQ8M wrote:
>> looking for another logging program
>
> I've been using DXKeeper (part of DXLab) since 2003. It is quite stable,
> has excellent features, and is very well supported. Integrates very
> well with LOTW and eQSL, also with contest loggers like N1MM and
> WriteLog. The Commander module (radio control) works very well with the
> K3. There's a yahoo group which the program author regularly reads and
> responds (very well) to questions.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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