K2 Control Software: HRD vs TRX-Manager vs N4PY

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K2 Control Software: HRD vs TRX-Manager vs N4PY

Brian - N5BCN
Hi all,

I've been using HRD to interface to my K2 and, for the most part, I'm very happy with it.  I use DM780, the logbook and have controlled the K2 over the internet in conjunction with IP-Sound.  I get the general feeling, however, that (understandably) current development is focused more on the K3 than the K2.  The requested donation amount for HRD is a downright bargain.

Recently, I built an LP-PAN and have been experimenting using the K2 with PowerSDR/IF.  Through N8LP's informative site, I've learned about TRX-Pan along with TRX-Manager and N4PY's control software.  Looking forward to trying CW Skimmer and a K2-version LP-Bridge once it becomes available.

I'm curious what the pros and cons of these 3 control software suites are in relation to the K2.  Is one better suited for a specific task than the others?  It's hard to get objective opinions on eham and thus far I have not seen a direct comparison anywhere on the internet.  I very curious to try out the K2/LP-PAN/TRX-Manager/TRX-Pan setup.

73

N5BCN - Brian