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Mark Tellez

Software suggestions for KX3

Hello all,

I posted a question on here a few weeks ago about software for controlling
and enhancing the KX3 experience. I had previous experience with
MacLogger and because of that and a lack of clarity on my part many of the
people who responded assumed I was currently running an Apple which I am
NOT. I am not running iOS. That was my issue for not specifying which
system I was running on. I am using a Win7 dual core laptop.

I have also tried HRD and found it pretty good but now that HRD is charging
almost a $100 for their software and even ongoing support I figured there
might be better options available.

I am primarily interested in following active calling frequencies (DX
clusters) and general controls. Waterfall displays would be really nice
also.

What do other users like and recommend?

Thanks,

Mark
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Matt Zilmer-3

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

I use Fldigi for almost everything digital. It's a very versatile
program, ported to Windoze and Linux (maybe other OSs?). Fldigi and
its suite (flrig, flarq, etc.) are free, and fairly well-maintained
and -documented. Fldigi will also maintain a log for you, but I've
not used this feature personally.

From your call, I'd guess you're Army MARS. In NMCM, most of our
socal members (SCA) use fldigi for MT63 on traffic nets and Thor/FSK
for our 24-hour TransPac net. For official stuff, we use M110A, of
course.

73!
matt
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On Mon, 9 Mar 2015 10:56:52 -0600, you wrote:

>Hello all,
>
>I posted a question on here a few weeks ago about software for controlling
>and enhancing the KX3 experience. I had previous experience with
>MacLogger and because of that and a lack of clarity on my part many of the
>people who responded assumed I was currently running an Apple which I am
>NOT. I am not running iOS. That was my issue for not specifying which
>system I was running on. I am using a Win7 dual core laptop.
>
>I have also tried HRD and found it pretty good but now that HRD is charging
>almost a $100 for their software and even ongoing support I figured there
>might be better options available.
>
>I am primarily interested in following active calling frequencies (DX
>clusters) and general controls. Waterfall displays would be really nice
>also.
>
>What do other users like and recommend?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mark
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Stephen Shearer

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

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The two I would recommend are fldigi and DXlab {both free}... Try DXlab
first - it has ALL the bells. Both are updated often!
73, steve WB3LGC

On 09-Mar-15 12:56 PM, Mark Tellez wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I posted a question on here a few weeks ago about software for controlling
> and enhancing the KX3 experience. I had previous experience with
> MacLogger and because of that and a lack of clarity on my part many of the
> people who responded assumed I was currently running an Apple which I am
> NOT. I am not running iOS. That was my issue for not specifying which
> system I was running on. I am using a Win7 dual core laptop.
>
> I have also tried HRD and found it pretty good but now that HRD is charging
> almost a $100 for their software and even ongoing support I figured there
> might be better options available.
>
> I am primarily interested in following active calling frequencies (DX
> clusters) and general controls. Waterfall displays would be really nice
> also.
>
> What do other users like and recommend?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
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Barry K3NDM

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

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Mark,
You can use the last free version of HRD. It does work with the
KX3. Just set it up for K3 operation. However, If you want to do it to
the max, download a copy of Win4K3, $50, and buy a USB sound card that
runs 24 bit sampling at 96KHz or better sample rate. They run anywhere
from $75 to $150. That will give you spectrum display, radio control,
CW/RTTY/PSK31 controls and macros, and an interface to HRD. The Spotting
software in HRD will connect to the DX clusters and put your radio on
frequency by just clicking. You will need to download a copy of com0com
for port replication, but that is free.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

On 3/9/2015 12:56 PM, Mark Tellez wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I posted a question on here a few weeks ago about software for controlling
> and enhancing the KX3 experience. I had previous experience with
> MacLogger and because of that and a lack of clarity on my part many of the
> people who responded assumed I was currently running an Apple which I am
> NOT. I am not running iOS. That was my issue for not specifying which
> system I was running on. I am using a Win7 dual core laptop.
>
> I have also tried HRD and found it pretty good but now that HRD is charging
> almost a $100 for their software and even ongoing support I figured there
> might be better options available.
>
> I am primarily interested in following active calling frequencies (DX
> clusters) and general controls. Waterfall displays would be really nice
> also.
>
> What do other users like and recommend?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
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Rick Prather-3

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

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Mark,

Another vote for DXLabs.

I keep a Windows laptop in my Mac centric ham shack for the sole purpose of
running it.

If you knew how much I dislike all versions of Windows you would really
know what a recommendation that is!

Rick
K6LE

On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 9:56 AM, Mark Tellez <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I posted a question on here a few weeks ago about software for controlling
> and enhancing the KX3 experience. I had previous experience with
> MacLogger and because of that and a lack of clarity on my part many of the
> people who responded assumed I was currently running an Apple which I am
> NOT. I am not running iOS. That was my issue for not specifying which
> system I was running on. I am using a Win7 dual core laptop.
>
> I have also tried HRD and found it pretty good but now that HRD is charging
> almost a $100 for their software and even ongoing support I figured there
> might be better options available.
>
> I am primarily interested in following active calling frequencies (DX
> clusters) and general controls. Waterfall displays would be really nice
> also.
>
> What do other users like and recommend?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
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Doug Ellmore Sr.

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

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Mark,

I have both the KX3 and K3. My current software configuration is to use
Win4K3 ( http://va2fsq.com/ ) as the main software. It provides a
panadapter scope (interfacing a Steinberg UR22 USB Soundcard to get a full
192khz spectrum) to the KX3/K3 I/Q. I then use Ham Radio Deluxe HRDLogger
and Rotor Control. Win4K3 allows me to log Qs from the Win4K3 terminal
into HRD and ADIF. Chasing DX, I can use the built in CW/PSK/RTTY features
of Win4K3 and the KX3/K3 to chase and operate.

In contesting mode, I still use Win4K3 with N1MM+. I also use cwskimmer.
Win4K launches skimmer, HRD, and other apps. It will put spots from
cwskimmer/wintelnetx into panadapter display.

Win4K3 works with ClubLog to see your worked/confirmed to help you see if a
new one in the spots is need or not.

I will email you a configuration PDF.

Win4K can be used in a small discrete way or to help you integrate all
these other apps.

I used Win4K flawlessly this weekend during the ARRL DX Phone contest to
find slots to call cq/run.

Need any other info, drop me a note.

Doug NA1DX
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Hello all,

I posted a question on here a few weeks ago about software for controlling
and enhancing the KX3 experience. I had previous experience with
MacLogger and because of that and a lack of clarity on my part many of the
people who responded assumed I was currently running an Apple which I am
NOT. I am not running iOS. That was my issue for not specifying which
system I was running on. I am using a Win7 dual core laptop.

I have also tried HRD and found it pretty good but now that HRD is charging
almost a $100 for their software and even ongoing support I figured there
might be better options available.

I am primarily interested in following active calling frequencies (DX
clusters) and general controls. Waterfall displays would be really nice
also.

What do other users like and recommend?

Thanks,

Mark
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Todd - k1tm

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

Another vote for Win4K3suite plus DXlabs. Asus Xonar U7 for the sound system. See the sound card comparison on Telepost Inc. http://www.telepostinc.com/soundcards.html

With the above combo, you get point and click tuning and the integration of third party apps and other hardware/software is great.

73, Todd.

Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

I can appreciate all the utility of the other hardware & programs, but it's
hard to beat just being able to punch the "ON" button and be up & running
with the K3/P3 in a matter of seconds.

Push buttons can definitely spoil you, to the point where having to twist a
switch knob instead is annoying. (HI)

73, Charlie k3ICH

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> Another vote for Win4K3suite plus DXlabs. Asus Xonar U7 for the sound
> system. See the sound card comparison on Telepost Inc.
> http://www.telepostinc.com/soundcards.html
>
> With the above combo, you get point and click tuning and the integration
> of
> third party apps and other hardware/software is great.
>
> 73, Todd.
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ohturoey

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

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Dear Sir
I have the same setup as you with the KX3 win4k3 and the steinberg UR22mkII
I have tried for a long time to get the UR22 to work with my panadapter in
win4k3 but with no success
I get a double image, left and right of centerline is the same, have tried
to adjust but I cant seem to figure it out, if you can explain your cabling
setup between UR22mkII and KX3 and your panadapter settings for tuning the
bands it would be greatly appreciated
please don't be shy to explain it as you would do to a child, this unit has
added a few grey hairs to where its already to many
picture does also help

Best regards
Ove
VA7OHT/VE0OHT

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tomb18

Re: Software suggestions for KX3

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HiI don't think I ever got an email from you. However, in almost all cases, of double images, it is traceable to an issue with the cable or a 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter. Use an ohm meter and then follow the connection, making sure it is providing the stereo signal from the kx3 to your sound card. The adapters are prone to bad connections as are 2.5mm Jack's it seems. If it is stereo then follow the guide in the win4k3 manual to ensure that you selected 192khz, 24 bit 2 channel in the recording options for your sound device. It all comes down to this only. 73 Tom va2fsq.com

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-------- Original message --------From: ohturoey <[hidden email]> Date: 2017-11-09 2:04 PM (GMT-05:00) To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Software suggestions for KX3
Dear Sir
I have the same setup as you with the KX3 win4k3 and the steinberg UR22mkII
I have tried for a long time to get the UR22 to work with my panadapter in
win4k3 but with no success
I get a double image, left and right of centerline is the same, have tried
to adjust but I cant seem to figure it out, if you can explain your cabling
setup between UR22mkII and KX3 and your panadapter settings for tuning the
bands it would be greatly appreciated
please don't be shy to explain it as you would do to a child, this unit has
added a few grey hairs to where its already to many
picture does also help

Best regards
Ove
VA7OHT/VE0OHT

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