QRPworks SideKar

[Edward A. Dauer]

Is anyone using the QRPWorks SideKar or SideKar plus?  I am thinking about buying one to use with both the K3 (updated with the K3S goodies) and the KX3.  I would appreciate hearing from anyone who is willing to share their experience with it.

Thanks in advance,

Ted, KN1CBR

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[Matt Zilmer-2]

I bought the SideKar plus because QRPWorks was right across the aisle
from our booth at Dayton(Xenia now).  I was facing them all weekend.
I've had no trouble with it and am pleased with the user experience so
far. I recommend QRPWorks productsfor this reason.

73,

matt W6NIA


On 7/16/2017 6:58 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

> Is anyone using the QRPWorks SideKar or SideKar plus?  I am thinking about buying one to use with both the K3 (updated with the K3S goodies) and the KX3.  I would appreciate hearing from anyone who is willing to share their experience with it.
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Ted, KN1CBR
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Ted,


Re:  "I would appreciate hearing from anyone who is willing to share their experience with it."

I can't speak to the SideKar, but I can speak to the support the company provides.  I purchased a Ham Central Terminal (HCT, forerunner of the SideKar) from a list member for use with my KX3.  Sometime later I learned that there was new firmware for the HCT, so I sent an e-mail to QRP Works, explaining I was interested in the upgrade but that I had not purchased the unit from them.  They replied with the new firmware and the utility to install it.  When I had a problem with the installation, they provided additional suggestions, and the firmware load was successful.  I believe this was over and above what they were required to do.


 I use the HCT for keyboard support for the KX3's native digital modes, and to provide backup decoding of CW.  I prefer to copy CW in my head but refer to the HCT occasionally for something I may have missed.  Logging appears to be useful, but I haven't taken the time to learn it yet.


Mark,
KE6BB



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[Raymond Sills]

I, too, have had excellent support from QRPworks with my Ham Central Terminal.  The SideKar is a newer product and does a bit more than the HCT, so I'm sure anyone would do well with it.  I had used my HCT for Field Day to send QSO info and for logging.  


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211


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