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w3pnm

Win4K3 suite

I posted the question in the QRZ and eHam forums but only got one response so far.

I’m evaluating the latest edition of Win4K3 and I’m not sure I see the advantage of controlling the K Line through software as compared to doing so directly.

I want to be fair to the author so what am I missing that others see so advantageous?

Bill - W3PNM
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Michael Blake

Re: Win4K3 suite

Bill, I have used Win4K3 from almost the first version of the product. I use it with my KX3, K3s and KPA500 and sometimes link my Expert Electronics ColibriNANO SDR receiver for use as a panadapter in addition to my P3.

I find it very useful when looking at or changing configuration settings on the K3s or KX3, such as EQ settings, but I do not use it on a daily basis as an interface to the radios. I find the knobs and buttons on the equipment to be more intuitive for normal operations. It is a very good tool to have for specific functions but I do not find it desirable to use in lieu of the radio’s controls on a daily basis.

Good software, well done, great support, good functionality but not a daily driver in my shack. I am neither a DXer nor a Contester which may make a difference.

Very73 - Mike - K9JRI

> On Mar 27, 2018, at 10:32 AM, Bill DeVore <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I posted the question in the QRZ and eHam forums but only got one response so far.
>
> I’m evaluating the latest edition of Win4K3 and I’m not sure I see the advantage of controlling the K Line through software as compared to doing so directly.
>
> I want to be fair to the author so what am I missing that others see so advantageous?
>
> Bill - W3PNM
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Barry K3NDM

Re: Win4K3 suite

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Bill,
It's more than just software control of the hardware. For instance, it allows for a really tight integration of spotting software, logging, contest software. All of this limited or biased toward how you operate or what you are primarily after.

I personally use manual and software as a function of convenience at that moment. But, I have no problem clicking on a spot and having everything go there and waiting for me, to include setting up logging. You might just view this as just another tool in the kit to maximize your operating.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

On March 27, 2018 10:32:30 AM EDT, Bill DeVore <[hidden email]> wrote:

>I posted the question in the QRZ and eHam forums but only got one
>response so far.
>
>I’m evaluating the latest edition of Win4K3 and I’m not sure I see the
>advantage of controlling the K Line through software as compared to
>doing so directly.
>
>I want to be fair to the author so what am I missing that others see so
>advantageous?
>
>Bill - W3PNM
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KE8G-2

Re: Win4K3 suite

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I use it extensively for remote operation of my K3. Almost as good as
having the rig in front of you!

73 de Jim - KE8G

On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Bill, I have used Win4K3 from almost the first version of the product. I
> use it with my KX3, K3s and KPA500 and sometimes link my Expert Electronics
> ColibriNANO SDR receiver for use as a panadapter in addition to my P3.
>
> I find it very useful when looking at or changing configuration settings
> on the K3s or KX3, such as EQ settings, but I do not use it on a daily
> basis as an interface to the radios. I find the knobs and buttons on the
> equipment to be more intuitive for normal operations. It is a very good
> tool to have for specific functions but I do not find it desirable to use
> in lieu of the radio’s controls on a daily basis.
>
> Good software, well done, great support, good functionality but not a
> daily driver in my shack. I am neither a DXer nor a Contester which may
> make a difference.
>
> Very73 - Mike - K9JRI
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Mar 27, 2018, at 10:32 AM, Bill DeVore <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > I posted the question in the QRZ and eHam forums but only got one
> response so far.
> >
> > I’m evaluating the latest edition of Win4K3 and I’m not sure I see the
> advantage of controlling the K Line through software as compared to doing
> so directly.
> >
> > I want to be fair to the author so what am I missing that others see so
> advantageous?
> >
> > Bill - W3PNM
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Barry Baines

Re: Win4K3 suite

Jim:

> On Mar 27, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Jim Blanca <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I use it extensively for remote operation of my K3. Almost as good as
> having the rig in front of you!

Would you clarify what you mean by “remote operation of my K3”? By remote, are you utilizing Win4K3 to control your K3 within the
local network where the K3 resides (such as from a different location in your home) or are you accessing your K3
from outside the home network such as from another home or hot spot?

If you’re using the K3 from outside the home network, how is your setup configured to connect to the K3 remotely using Win4K3?

What drives my question is whether PC-based software such as Win4K3 offers features or capabilities that may supplement what
the K3/O-Mini and Remote Rig offers in terms of ‘remote operation’ from a location outside the home where the ham station is located.

73,

Barry Baines, WD4ASW
Keller, TX

>
> 73 de Jim - KE8G
>

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Don Wilhelm

Re: Win4K3 suite

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Bill,

Win4K3 offers the possibility of remote operation.
In addition, it offers virtual ports (COM0COM) to connect several other
applications to the transceiver - like CW Skimmer and logger applications.

There is a built-in panadapter and support for SDRplay.

The rig control is only a small part to Win4K3, it has many other
capabilities.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/27/2018 10:32 AM, Bill DeVore wrote:

> I posted the question in the QRZ and eHam forums but only got one response so far.
>
> I’m evaluating the latest edition of Win4K3 and I’m not sure I see the advantage of controlling the K Line through software as compared to doing so directly.
>
> I want to be fair to the author so what am I missing that others see so advantageous?
>
> Bill - W3PNM
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