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Doug Ellmore Sr.

Win4K3Suite Feedback

Last night I installed a new release of Win4K3 Suite (http://va2fsq.com/).
I installed two separate setups. One interfacing a K3 (interfaced to a i7
16GB RAM Laptop running Win8.1 Pro) and the other a KX3 (interface to a AMD
64 with 4GB desktop running Win8.1). Both radios had the most recent
Elecraft updates. An example desktop image is at my web site:

http://ellmore.net/na1dx/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/desktop-na1dx-10-23-2014-example.jpg

To support additional virtual com port management, I used the recommended
release of com0com:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/com0com/files/com0com/2.2.2.0/

On the desktop I have HRD Log and HRD Rotor, Win4K3 Suite, and NAP3 4.x
running.

For sometime I have been using with my K3 and KX3 with a number of software
products for dxing and contesting:

- Ham Radio Deluxe 6.x - dxing and log management
- LPBridge - for virtual com ports
- NAP3 v4.x - for Panadapter, with Spots displayed and conversational
cw/psk/rtty
- N1MM for contesting
- CW Skimmer - for finding and work DX and Contest stations
- FLDIGI - contest grade digital mode with N1mm
- WinTelnetX (to handle multi dx clusters)

Win4KSuite replaces HRD's radio controller and server HamRadioDeluxe
application, so you can just run HRD's HRDLogbook application, which
interfaced really well with Win4K3Suite.

QSY from spots from HRD Log or the ClubLog spots from within Win4K3 Suite
were quick. I was able to test the Win4K3 scope and NAP3 v4.x at the same
time. I use an LP Pan interface in my K3 configuration. I use Steinberg
UR22 USB 192kz external sound cards with ASIO drivers for both my K3 and
KX3 home QTH configurations. When operating remote at the beach, etc., I
usually just use the built in sound card of my laptop with my KX3. I
really like the radio interface controls with the windows of Win4K3 Suite.
You can have a big radio window or a smaller radio window with multiple
tabs to access all the controls. The controls are intuitive and well laid
out.

Tom Blahovici is the creator. I have to give him a "high five" for the
product at this point. I like the SDR features accessible via the
software, but I also like radios with knobs! Tom's software and Elecraft
give us good integration both.

My next step is do start testing Win4K3 Suite this weekend with N1MM+.
Over the next few weeks, I will get into testing with CW Skimmer, FLdigi
and WinTelnet X.

73 de NA1DX
Doug Ellmore
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W4CCS

Re: Win4K3Suite Feedback

I have NEVER got it to work correctly using MicroHam Router software.. I
need to runt the router software to use my Keyer 2R+ and Station master.
It runs for about two minutes and then crashes.. I would LOVE to get it
going but have been unable to..
W4CCS

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Gerald
Manthey
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 10:14 AM
To: Doug Ellmore
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

Hello Doug
I agree with you. I use Win4k3 as my rig control and HRD log and DM780. It
is stable and works great. It is nice to have my complete K-Line monitored
and controlled by Win4K3.
Tom has done a super job on this software. The Terminal part of it is also
easy to use and a nice feature.

73 Gerald KC6CNN
On Oct 24, 2014 8:58 AM, "Doug Ellmore" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Last night I installed a new release of Win4K3 Suite (http://va2fsq.com/).
> I installed two separate setups. One interfacing a K3 (interfaced to a
> i7 16GB RAM Laptop running Win8.1 Pro) and the other a KX3 (interface
> to a AMD
> 64 with 4GB desktop running Win8.1). Both radios had the most recent
> Elecraft updates. An example desktop image is at my web site:
>
>
> http://ellmore.net/na1dx/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/desktop-na1dx-10-2
> 3-2014-example.jpg
>
> To support additional virtual com port management, I used the
> recommended release of com0com:
> http://sourceforge.net/projects/com0com/files/com0com/2.2.2.0/
>
> On the desktop I have HRD Log and HRD Rotor, Win4K3 Suite, and NAP3
> 4.x running.
>
> For sometime I have been using with my K3 and KX3 with a number of
> software products for dxing and contesting:
>
> - Ham Radio Deluxe 6.x - dxing and log management
> - LPBridge - for virtual com ports
> - NAP3 v4.x - for Panadapter, with Spots displayed and
> conversational cw/psk/rtty
> - N1MM for contesting
> - CW Skimmer - for finding and work DX and Contest stations
> - FLDIGI - contest grade digital mode with N1mm
> - WinTelnetX (to handle multi dx clusters)
>
>
> Win4KSuite replaces HRD's radio controller and server HamRadioDeluxe
> application, so you can just run HRD's HRDLogbook application, which
> interfaced really well with Win4K3Suite.
>
> QSY from spots from HRD Log or the ClubLog spots from within Win4K3
> Suite were quick. I was able to test the Win4K3 scope and NAP3 v4.x
> at the same time. I use an LP Pan interface in my K3 configuration.
> I use Steinberg
> UR22 USB 192kz external sound cards with ASIO drivers for both my K3
> and
> KX3 home QTH configurations. When operating remote at the beach,
> etc., I usually just use the built in sound card of my laptop with my
> KX3. I really like the radio interface controls with the windows of

Win4K3 Suite.

> You can have a big radio window or a smaller radio window with
> multiple tabs to access all the controls. The controls are intuitive
> and well laid out.
>
> Tom Blahovici is the creator. I have to give him a "high five" for
> the product at this point. I like the SDR features accessible via the
> software, but I also like radios with knobs! Tom's software and
> Elecraft give us good integration both.
>
> My next step is do start testing Win4K3 Suite this weekend with N1MM+.
> Over the next few weeks, I will get into testing with CW Skimmer,
> FLdigi and WinTelnet X.
>
> 73 de NA1DX
> Doug Ellmore
> [hidden email]
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tomb18

Re: Win4K3Suite Feedback

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Hi I use the microham all the time as my primary connectivity to my station as do a number of other people. Please contact me off list.
73's Tom

On Oct 24, 2014 2:16 PM, W4CCS <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> I have NEVER got it to work correctly using MicroHam Router software.. I
> need to runt the router software to use my Keyer 2R+ and Station master.
> It runs for about two minutes and then crashes.. I would LOVE to get it
> going but have been unable to..
> W4CCS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Gerald
> Manthey
> Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 10:14 AM
> To: Doug Ellmore
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback
>
> Hello Doug
> I agree with you. I use Win4k3 as my rig control and HRD log and DM780. It
> is stable and works great. It is nice to have my complete K-Line monitored
> and controlled by Win4K3.
> Tom has done a super job on this software. The Terminal part of it is also
> easy to use and a nice feature.
>
> 73 Gerald KC6CNN
> On Oct 24, 2014 8:58 AM, "Doug Ellmore" <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > Last night I installed a new release of Win4K3 Suite (http://va2fsq.com/).
> > I installed two separate setups. One interfacing a K3 (interfaced to a
> > i7 16GB RAM Laptop running Win8.1 Pro) and the other a KX3 (interface
> > to a AMD
> > 64 with 4GB desktop running Win8.1). Both radios had the most recent
> > Elecraft updates. An example desktop image is at my web site:
> >
> >
> > http://ellmore.net/na1dx/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/desktop-na1dx-10-2
> > 3-2014-example.jpg
> >
> > To support additional virtual com port management, I used the
> > recommended release of com0com:
> > http://sourceforge.net/projects/com0com/files/com0com/2.2.2.0/
> >
> > On the desktop I have HRD Log and HRD Rotor, Win4K3 Suite, and NAP3
> > 4.x running.
> >
> > For sometime I have been using with my K3 and KX3 with a number of
> > software products for dxing and contesting:
> >
> >    - Ham Radio Deluxe 6.x - dxing and log management
> >    - LPBridge - for virtual com ports
> >    - NAP3 v4.x - for Panadapter, with Spots displayed and
> > conversational cw/psk/rtty
> >    - N1MM for contesting
> >    - CW Skimmer - for finding and work DX and Contest stations
> >    - FLDIGI - contest grade digital mode with N1mm
> >    - WinTelnetX (to handle multi dx clusters)
> >
> >
> > Win4KSuite replaces HRD's radio controller and server HamRadioDeluxe
> > application, so you can just run HRD's HRDLogbook application, which
> > interfaced really well with Win4K3Suite.
> >
> > QSY from spots from HRD Log or the ClubLog spots from within Win4K3
> > Suite were quick. I was able to test the Win4K3 scope and NAP3 v4.x
> > at the same time. I use an LP Pan interface in my K3 configuration.
> > I use Steinberg
> > UR22 USB 192kz external sound cards with ASIO drivers for both my K3
> > and
> > KX3 home QTH configurations. When operating remote at the beach,
> > etc., I usually just use the built in sound card of my laptop with my
> > KX3. I really like the radio interface controls with the windows of
> Win4K3 Suite.
> > You can have a big radio window or a smaller radio window with
> > multiple tabs to access all the controls. The controls are intuitive
> > and well laid out.
> >
> > Tom Blahovici is the creator. I have to give him a "high five" for
> > the product at this point. I like the SDR features accessible via the
> > software, but I also like radios with knobs! Tom's software and
> > Elecraft give us good integration both.
> >
> > My next step is do start testing Win4K3 Suite this weekend with N1MM+.
> > Over the next few weeks, I will get into testing with CW Skimmer,
> > FLdigi and WinTelnet X.
> >
> > 73 de NA1DX
> > Doug Ellmore
> > [hidden email]
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > Elecraft mailing list
> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> > Post: mailto:[hidden email]
> >
> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email
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> > [hidden email]
> >
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