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Terry Schieler
I use N3FJP’s logging software, ACLog.  Years ago, I helped Scott, the
author, debug his software to do CAT with my FT1000MP.  Everything worked
very well.  I could click on a DX spot in his program and my FT1000MP would
instantly change to the frequency and mode of the spot.  Since I’ve had my
K3 (#474) I haven’t bothered to set up the ACLog software to talk to the rig
until about a month ago.  Now I notice that the rig is not changing to the
mode that is “presumed” for that particular spot frequency.  If I click on a
spot on 7.025 and the K3 is in SSB mode on 20M, it switches to the correct
frequency (7.025) but it stays in SSB mode.  My FT1000MP will instantly
change the mode to CW for the presumed band plan.

 

I’ve selected “Elecraft” in the ACLog software rig setup dropdown menu.
Maybe it should be “Kenwood”.  If you are using your K3 with N3FJP’s logging
software I’d appreciate it if you would please contact me directly and share
your settings.

 

Also, are any other K3 users experiencing an annoying 3-4 second delay in
the K3 changing to a new DX spot when selected in ACLog?  My 1000MP was
instant.  My K3 really drags its feet making the DX spot change.  Is this an
ACLog issue or a K3 issue (or an OPERATOR issue)?  :o)

 

Thanks and 73,

 

Terry, WØFM

 

 

 

 

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Re: K3 and N3FJP Logging

Don Wilhelm-4
Terry,

Other software packages can do what you are expecting of ACLog, so I
surmise that it is an ACLog problem. I have seen reports that a few
applications try to send the frequency and mode changes in the wrong
order and the K3 does not behave as expected.

If you want substantiation, download and install HRD or N1MM and you
will see that the K3 is quite responsive to frequency and mode changes.
OTOH, you may have some sort of setup problem in the software too, check
with the author of the software.

73,
Don W3FPR

Terry Schieler wrote:

> I use N3FJP’s logging software, ACLog.  Years ago, I helped Scott, the
> author, debug his software to do CAT with my FT1000MP.  Everything worked
> very well.  I could click on a DX spot in his program and my FT1000MP would
> instantly change to the frequency and mode of the spot.  Since I’ve had my
> K3 (#474) I haven’t bothered to set up the ACLog software to talk to the rig
> until about a month ago.  Now I notice that the rig is not changing to the
> mode that is “presumed” for that particular spot frequency.  If I click on a
> spot on 7.025 and the K3 is in SSB mode on 20M, it switches to the correct
> frequency (7.025) but it stays in SSB mode.  My FT1000MP will instantly
> change the mode to CW for the presumed band plan.
>
>  
>
> I’ve selected “Elecraft” in the ACLog software rig setup dropdown menu.
> Maybe it should be “Kenwood”.  If you are using your K3 with N3FJP’s logging
> software I’d appreciate it if you would please contact me directly and share
> your settings.
>
>  
>
> Also, are any other K3 users experiencing an annoying 3-4 second delay in
> the K3 changing to a new DX spot when selected in ACLog?  My 1000MP was
> instant.  My K3 really drags its feet making the DX spot change.  Is this an
> ACLog issue or a K3 issue (or an OPERATOR issue)?  :o)
>
>
>  
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Re: K3 and N3FJP Logging

Phil LaMarche-2

Another program that I absolutely love is Comm Cat.  Works perfectly with
the K3.  Look at the running DX list, click on the one you want and the
radio changes to match what he's doing at his end.  Also logs and many other
great features.

Phil


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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 2:19 PM
To: Terry Schieler
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N3FJP Logging

Terry,

Other software packages can do what you are expecting of ACLog, so I surmise
that it is an ACLog problem. I have seen reports that a few applications try
to send the frequency and mode changes in the wrong order and the K3 does
not behave as expected.

If you want substantiation, download and install HRD or N1MM and you will
see that the K3 is quite responsive to frequency and mode changes.
OTOH, you may have some sort of setup problem in the software too, check
with the author of the software.

73,
Don W3FPR

Terry Schieler wrote:

> I use N3FJP's logging software, ACLog.  Years ago, I helped Scott, the
> author, debug his software to do CAT with my FT1000MP.  Everything
> worked very well.  I could click on a DX spot in his program and my
> FT1000MP would instantly change to the frequency and mode of the spot.  
> Since I've had my
> K3 (#474) I haven't bothered to set up the ACLog software to talk to
> the rig until about a month ago.  Now I notice that the rig is not
> changing to the mode that is "presumed" for that particular spot
> frequency.  If I click on a spot on 7.025 and the K3 is in SSB mode on
> 20M, it switches to the correct frequency (7.025) but it stays in SSB
> mode.  My FT1000MP will instantly change the mode to CW for the presumed
band plan.

>
>  
>
> I've selected "Elecraft" in the ACLog software rig setup dropdown menu.
> Maybe it should be "Kenwood".  If you are using your K3 with N3FJP's
> logging software I'd appreciate it if you would please contact me
> directly and share your settings.
>
>  
>
> Also, are any other K3 users experiencing an annoying 3-4 second delay
> in the K3 changing to a new DX spot when selected in ACLog?  My 1000MP
> was instant.  My K3 really drags its feet making the DX spot change.  
> Is this an ACLog issue or a K3 issue (or an OPERATOR issue)?  :o)
>
>
>  
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Re: K3 and N3FJP Logging

Terry Schieler
Thanks guys.  Maybe this old dog is still young enough for new tricks.
Perhaps I'm not too old to change!  
;o)

Terry, WØFM

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil LaMarche [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:31 PM
To: [hidden email]; 'Terry Schieler'
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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 and N3FJP Logging


Another program that I absolutely love is Comm Cat.  Works perfectly with
the K3.  Look at the running DX list, click on the one you want and the
radio changes to match what he's doing at his end.  Also logs and many other
great features.

Phil


Philip LaMarche
 
LaMarche Enterprises, Inc
[hidden email]
www.LaMarcheEnterprises.com
 
727-944-3226
727-937-8834 Fax
727-510-5038 Cell
 
www.w9dvm.com
 
K3 #1605
 
CCA 98-00827
CRA 1701
W9DVM
 

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 2:19 PM
To: Terry Schieler
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N3FJP Logging

Terry,

Other software packages can do what you are expecting of ACLog, so I surmise
that it is an ACLog problem. I have seen reports that a few applications try
to send the frequency and mode changes in the wrong order and the K3 does
not behave as expected.

If you want substantiation, download and install HRD or N1MM and you will
see that the K3 is quite responsive to frequency and mode changes.
OTOH, you may have some sort of setup problem in the software too, check
with the author of the software.

73,
Don W3FPR

Terry Schieler wrote:

> I use N3FJP's logging software, ACLog.  Years ago, I helped Scott, the
> author, debug his software to do CAT with my FT1000MP.  Everything
> worked very well.  I could click on a DX spot in his program and my
> FT1000MP would instantly change to the frequency and mode of the spot.  
> Since I've had my
> K3 (#474) I haven't bothered to set up the ACLog software to talk to
> the rig until about a month ago.  Now I notice that the rig is not
> changing to the mode that is "presumed" for that particular spot
> frequency.  If I click on a spot on 7.025 and the K3 is in SSB mode on
> 20M, it switches to the correct frequency (7.025) but it stays in SSB
> mode.  My FT1000MP will instantly change the mode to CW for the presumed
band plan.

>
>  
>
> I've selected "Elecraft" in the ACLog software rig setup dropdown menu.
> Maybe it should be "Kenwood".  If you are using your K3 with N3FJP's
> logging software I'd appreciate it if you would please contact me
> directly and share your settings.
>
>  
>
> Also, are any other K3 users experiencing an annoying 3-4 second delay
> in the K3 changing to a new DX spot when selected in ACLog?  My 1000MP
> was instant.  My K3 really drags its feet making the DX spot change.  
> Is this an ACLog issue or a K3 issue (or an OPERATOR issue)?  :o)
>
>
>  
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Re: K3 and N3FJP Logging

Charles Johnson-2-3
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Terry,

I quit using ACLog because of the number of bugs and other weird
behavior I experienced. It seemed that it could not properly control
either my K3 or Omni 6+, however it seemed to do fine on the Icom gear
which I got rid of. LOTW functionality was especially flakey. I switched
to Ham Radio Deluxe and it is flawless, plus the list of features far
exceeds ACLog's capabilities.

73, Charlie, K4ZRJ


On 6/8/2010 13:33, Terry Schieler wrote:

> I use N3FJP’s logging software, ACLog.  Years ago, I helped Scott, the
> author, debug his software to do CAT with my FT1000MP.  Everything worked
> very well.  I could click on a DX spot in his program and my FT1000MP would
> instantly change to the frequency and mode of the spot.  Since I’ve had my
> K3 (#474) I haven’t bothered to set up the ACLog software to talk to the rig
> until about a month ago.  Now I notice that the rig is not changing to the
> mode that is “presumed” for that particular spot frequency.  If I click on a
> spot on 7.025 and the K3 is in SSB mode on 20M, it switches to the correct
> frequency (7.025) but it stays in SSB mode.  My FT1000MP will instantly
> change the mode to CW for the presumed band plan.
>
>
>
> I’ve selected “Elecraft” in the ACLog software rig setup dropdown menu.
> Maybe it should be “Kenwood”.  If you are using your K3 with N3FJP’s logging
> software I’d appreciate it if you would please contact me directly and share
> your settings.
>
>
>
> Also, are any other K3 users experiencing an annoying 3-4 second delay in
> the K3 changing to a new DX spot when selected in ACLog?  My 1000MP was
> instant.  My K3 really drags its feet making the DX spot change.  Is this an
> ACLog issue or a K3 issue (or an OPERATOR issue)?  :o)
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
>
>
> Terry, WØFM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: K3 and N3FJP Logging

WA1NTA
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Terry,

I use ACLog too and used it with a 756 which worked great, no so with the
K3, I thought I was doing something wrong. I guess this time it wasn't me.

Thanks,
George...WA1NTA


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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and N3FJP Logging

I use N3FJP’s logging software, ACLog.  Years ago, I helped Scott, the
author, debug his software to do CAT with my FT1000MP.  Everything worked
very well.  I could click on a DX spot in his program and my FT1000MP would
instantly change to the frequency and mode of the spot.  Since I’ve had my
K3 (#474) I haven’t bothered to set up the ACLog software to talk to the rig
until about a month ago.  Now I notice that the rig is not changing to the
mode that is “presumed” for that particular spot frequency.  If I click on a
spot on 7.025 and the K3 is in SSB mode on 20M, it switches to the correct
frequency (7.025) but it stays in SSB mode.  My FT1000MP will instantly
change the mode to CW for the presumed band plan.

 

I’ve selected “Elecraft” in the ACLog software rig setup dropdown menu.
Maybe it should be “Kenwood”.  If you are using your K3 with N3FJP’s logging
software I’d appreciate it if you would please contact me directly and share
your settings.

 

Also, are any other K3 users experiencing an annoying 3-4 second delay in
the K3 changing to a new DX spot when selected in ACLog?  My 1000MP was
instant.  My K3 really drags its feet making the DX spot change.  Is this an
ACLog issue or a K3 issue (or an OPERATOR issue)?  :o)

 

Thanks and 73,

 

Terry, WØFM

 

 

 

 

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Re: K3 and N3FJP Logging

Joe Subich, W4TV-4
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When changing bands the K3 changes to the last used mode on
the new band.  ACLog and several other packages set the new
mode BEFORE they change bands (e.g., mode then frequency)
which results in "losing" the mode change.

To work with the K3, a software package should first set the
new band (frequency), then the mode and finally reset the
frequency (an artifact of enabling VFO OFS).

DXLab Suite handles the K3 very well ...

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 6/8/2010 1:33 PM, Terry Schieler wrote:

> I use N3FJP’s logging software, ACLog.  Years ago, I helped Scott, the
> author, debug his software to do CAT with my FT1000MP.  Everything worked
> very well.  I could click on a DX spot in his program and my FT1000MP would
> instantly change to the frequency and mode of the spot.  Since I’ve had my
> K3 (#474) I haven’t bothered to set up the ACLog software to talk to the rig
> until about a month ago.  Now I notice that the rig is not changing to the
> mode that is “presumed” for that particular spot frequency.  If I click on a
> spot on 7.025 and the K3 is in SSB mode on 20M, it switches to the correct
> frequency (7.025) but it stays in SSB mode.  My FT1000MP will instantly
> change the mode to CW for the presumed band plan.
>
>
>
> I’ve selected “Elecraft” in the ACLog software rig setup dropdown menu.
> Maybe it should be “Kenwood”.  If you are using your K3 with N3FJP’s logging
> software I’d appreciate it if you would please contact me directly and share
> your settings.
>
>
>
> Also, are any other K3 users experiencing an annoying 3-4 second delay in
> the K3 changing to a new DX spot when selected in ACLog?  My 1000MP was
> instant.  My K3 really drags its feet making the DX spot change.  Is this an
> ACLog issue or a K3 issue (or an OPERATOR issue)?  :o)
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
>
>
> Terry, WØFM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: K3 and N3FJP Logging

John K3TN
I sent email to N3FJP asking if he had any enhancements coming to better support the K3 and he answered that he does not. So, it is pretty much live with the problems or change logging programs.

I've liked N3FJP ACL because I just want a simple logging program that sort of looks like the old paper log book, but I've been doing more RTTY and it is annoying to have to keep editing QSOs to get the mode right, as is having to change the mode when clicking on packet spots. So, momentum is starting to build up to overcome inertia to go to most likely HRD for better K3 support.

John K3TN
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Philip Leonard WVØT
That's the same response I've received when asking for updates to his
Field Day logging software.


On 6/11/2010 5:51 AM, John K3TN wrote:

>
> I sent email to N3FJP asking if he had any enhancements coming to better
> support the K3 and he answered that he does not. So, it is pretty much live
> with the problems or change logging programs.
>
> I've liked N3FJP ACL because I just want a simple logging program that sort
> of looks like the old paper log book, but I've been doing more RTTY and it
> is annoying to have to keep editing QSOs to get the mode right, as is having
> to change the mode when clicking on packet spots. So, momentum is starting
> to build up to overcome inertia to go to most likely HRD for better K3
> support.
>
> John K3TN

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Re: K3 and N3FJP Logging

David Gilbert

Same here.  I switched to Logger32 (a free, well supported, and very
powerful general logger) and never looked back.   Importing ADIF contest
files from N1MM into Logger32 is a trivial task, and both applications
interface very well with the K3.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On 6/11/2010 11:08 AM, Philip Leonard wrote:

> That's the same response I've received when asking for updates to his
> Field Day logging software.
>
>
> On 6/11/2010 5:51 AM, John K3TN wrote:
>    
>> I sent email to N3FJP asking if he had any enhancements coming to better
>> support the K3 and he answered that he does not. So, it is pretty much live
>> with the problems or change logging programs.
>>
>> I've liked N3FJP ACL because I just want a simple logging program that sort
>> of looks like the old paper log book, but I've been doing more RTTY and it
>> is annoying to have to keep editing QSOs to get the mode right, as is having
>> to change the mode when clicking on packet spots. So, momentum is starting
>> to build up to overcome inertia to go to most likely HRD for better K3
>> support.
>>
>> John K3TN
>>      
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