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Bill Clarke

K3 HRD control of features

I have used HRD in the past with several rigs - all quite successfully.
Now I am using it with the K3.

It seems to me that there are very few of the K3's many features that
can be controlled via HRD. I would consider HRD version 6 for purchase -
if it is to become K3 feature rich. I posed the question to HRD support
and received the following: "We support whatever Eric has in the cat
commands, if it's in there, we support it."

Currently I am also testing N4PY's software for rig control. I know
little about this software - only used it a couple times today. I have 9
more days on the free trial.

Perhaps neither is suitable and I should continue twisting knobs.
Comments regarding both programs would be greatly appreciated.

Bill W2BLC

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KD8NNU

Re: K3 HRD control of features

I use HRD for my station.

I dont do much rig control except for digital modes where the macro
function and switching and it works great. I also like the integrated
logger.

Otherwise I tend to turn knobs on the radio.

Just my experience.

~73
Don
KD8NNU

On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 7:43 PM, Bill wrote:

> I have used HRD in the past with several rigs - all quite
> successfully. Now I am using it with the K3.
>
> It seems to me that there are very few of the K3's many features that
> can be controlled via HRD. I would consider HRD version 6 for purchase
> - if it is to become K3 feature rich. I posed the question to HRD
> support and received the following: "We support whatever Eric has in
> the cat commands, if it's in there, we support it."
>
> Currently I am also testing N4PY's software for rig control. I know
> little about this software - only used it a couple times today. I have
> 9 more days on the free trial.
>
> Perhaps neither is suitable and I should continue twisting knobs.
> Comments regarding both programs would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Bill W2BLC
>
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: K3 HRD control of features

In reply to this post by Bill Clarke

Bill,

As alternatives to HRD, many are using a logging program to provide some
element of rig control - N1MM logger is a good example, and seems to be
more directed at contests. DXLab Suite includes a number of rig control
(and other information and control functions). For Data modes, there is
Fldigi which integrates with several logging applications or can be used
standalone with RigCAT which provides frequency display and several
other functions.

Just how much rig control you wish to have will dictate your choice.
N4PY's software is quite good and can be kept up to date (with his
update subscription plan).

I cannot speak for the level of K3 support you will see in HRD 6.0, you
will have to ask that in th3 HRD forums.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/22/2012 7:43 PM, Bill wrote:

> I have used HRD in the past with several rigs - all quite successfully.
> Now I am using it with the K3.
>
> It seems to me that there are very few of the K3's many features that
> can be controlled via HRD. I would consider HRD version 6 for purchase -
> if it is to become K3 feature rich. I posed the question to HRD support
> and received the following: "We support whatever Eric has in the cat
> commands, if it's in there, we support it."
>
> Currently I am also testing N4PY's software for rig control. I know
> little about this software - only used it a couple times today. I have 9
> more days on the free trial.
>
> Perhaps neither is suitable and I should continue twisting knobs.
> Comments regarding both programs would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Bill W2BLC
>
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Ian Kahn, KM4IK

Re: K3 HRD control of features

In reply to this post by KD8NNU

I have actually seen an increase in the HRD controls for the K3 since
the new ownership took over. Many of the front panel functions can now
be activated/deactivated by simply clicking buttons in the HRD rig
control interface. Personally, I like HRD/DM780 better than DXLabs for
rig control and digital modes. The log books to me are a toss-up. Much
of the same information, just presented in different lay-outs. As to
some functionality, such as label printing, that is coming in HRD v6.0
later this summer.

I will admit, I alpha/beta tested some of the HRD 5.2x releases prior to
some family/job situations taking over much of my time. However, I
think that, with time, the new ownership will improve HRD's
compatibility interface with the K3.

Just my two cents' worth.

73,

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
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K3 #281, P3 #688
HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team

On 5/22/2012 8:22 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

> I use HRD for my station.
>
> I dont do much rig control except for digital modes where the macro
> function and switching and it works great. I also like the integrated
> logger.
>
> Otherwise I tend to turn knobs on the radio.
>
> Just my experience.
>
> ~73
> Don
> KD8NNU
>
>
> On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 7:43 PM, Bill wrote:
>
>> I have used HRD in the past with several rigs - all quite
>> successfully. Now I am using it with the K3.
>>
>> It seems to me that there are very few of the K3's many features that
>> can be controlled via HRD. I would consider HRD version 6 for purchase
>> - if it is to become K3 feature rich. I posed the question to HRD
>> support and received the following: "We support whatever Eric has in
>> the cat commands, if it's in there, we support it."
>>
>> Currently I am also testing N4PY's software for rig control. I know
>> little about this software - only used it a couple times today. I have
>> 9 more days on the free trial.
>>
>> Perhaps neither is suitable and I should continue twisting knobs.
>> Comments regarding both programs would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Bill W2BLC
>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
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