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wa2cjohn

operating software for K-3

I have completed building and setting my new K-3 " works great" looking for software to use with the K-3 for cw , data, logging , etc.

Any suggestions ??

John
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: operating software for K-3

John,

Take a look at Fldigi and Hamlib - those are multiplatform. If you are
using Windows, take a look at Ham Radio Deluxe/DM780.

If you do not include CW, the list of possible applications expands greatly.

73,
Don W3FPR

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> I have completed building and setting my new K-3 " works great" looking for software to use with the K-3 for cw , data, logging , etc.
>
> Any suggestions ??
>
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Kjeld Holm

Re: operating software for K-3

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Dear John,

I am using Ham Radio Deluxe for transceiver control.

For logging I use an odd combination of Log windows 4.5 and DXKeeper. You
should try to avoid Log windows 4.5 and concentrate in using all aspects of
DXLab Suite.

Best regards

OZ1CCM Kjeld

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I have completed building and setting my new K-3 " works great" looking for
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Any suggestions ??

John

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Dick Dievendorff

Re: operating software for K-3

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I use DXLab suite, a superb free product (with extraordinary support) from
AA6YQ.

The majority of the popular contest logging programs support the K3.

You may find the links on Elecraft's K3 and K2 Control software page,
http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm helpful as well.

Enjoy your new radio!

73 de Dick, K6KR

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I have completed building and setting my new K-3 " works great" looking for
software to use with the K-3 for cw , data, logging , etc.

Any suggestions ??

John
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Pete Smith N4ZR

Re: operating software for K-3

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I would suggest N1MM Logger and the DXLab Suite. Both are free and N1MM
has particularly robust integration of digital modes for contesting, as
well as CW and SSB. There will be a Webinar next Tuesday evening at
9:00 US Eastern time on digital and multi-op aspects of N1MM Logger - go
to www.pvrc.org and click on Upcoming Webinars to register. It's free too.

73, Pete N4ZR
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arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000

On 3/2/2012 9:41 AM, Kjeld Holm wrote:

> Dear John,
>
>
>
> I am using Ham Radio Deluxe for transceiver control.
>
>
>
> For logging I use an odd combination of Log windows 4.5 and DXKeeper. You
> should try to avoid Log windows 4.5 and concentrate in using all aspects of
> DXLab Suite.
>
>
>
> Best regards
>
> OZ1CCM Kjeld
>
>
>
>
>
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> I have completed building and setting my new K-3 " works great" looking for
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> Any suggestions ??
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> John
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KE8G

Re: operating software for K-3

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John,
Congrats on the new K3!

Check out DXLab on the Internet. It's a suite of some great programs for us hams. Best part of it , it's free and very well supported by the author and reflector group.

73 de Jim - KE8G

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va3bxg

Re: operating software for K-3

Not knowing where to post this question other then here

Here it is

Between DXLab and HRD which is the 'better' (and more importantly why becuase better is so subjective)

My first DX rig will be the KX3 and wonder which I should learn/use

I plan to use digital as well as ssb.

If I should post this somewhere else please let me know

As well off line help would also Be appreciated
a 'kosher' ham
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John,
Congrats on the new K3!

Check out DXLab on the Internet. It's a suite of some great programs for us hams. Best part of it , it's free and very well supported by the author and reflector group.

73 de Jim - KE8G

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KQ5S

Re: operating software for K-3

I find DXLabs the easier set of programs to use. You can pick and
chose what components you need and as you get more comfortable then
add others. HRD is moving to a commercial pay program where as DXLabs
is free. The support you receive from the DXLabs author and yahoo
group is excellent. They are both excellent programs and have many
users but for me DXLabs is the one I chose.

Tom
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On 3/2/12, [hidden email] <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Not knowing where to post this question other then here
>
> Here it is
>
> Between DXLab and HRD which is the 'better' (and more importantly why
> becuase better is so subjective)
>
> My first DX rig will be the KX3 and wonder which I should learn/use
>
> I plan to use digital as well as ssb.
>
> If I should post this somewhere else please let me know
>
> As well off line help would also Be appreciated
> a 'kosher' ham
> Sent from my BlackBerry device
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sender: [hidden email]
> Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:42:09
> To: <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] operating software for K-3
>
> John,
> Congrats on the new K3!
>
> Check out DXLab on the Internet. It's a suite of some great programs for us
> hams. Best part of it , it's free and very well supported by the author and
> reflector group.
>
> 73 de Jim - KE8G
>
>
> ---- [hidden email] wrote:
>> I have completed building and setting my new K-3 " works great" looking
>> for software to use with the K-3 for cw , data, logging , etc.
>>
>> Any suggestions ??
>>
>> John
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: operating software for K-3

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You will get many different responses, everyone has their favorites.

I used to use HRD/DM780 for digital modes, but more recently have
switched to Fldigi. HRD polls the radio too much.

Fldigi supports most all digital modes (except some of Joe Taylor's modes)

If you are looking for a logger and control of the radio from the mouse
and keyboard, I would suggest trying the DXLab suite. It supports RTTY
and some data modes, but if you want more data mode selections, it
interoperates with Fldigi.

If you are well steeped into digital modes, you may want to run HamLib
in conjunction with Fldigi.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/2/2012 1:46 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

> Not knowing where to post this question other then here
>
> Here it is
>
> Between DXLab and HRD which is the 'better' (and more importantly why becuase better is so subjective)
>
> My first DX rig will be the KX3 and wonder which I should learn/use
>
> I plan to use digital as well as ssb.
>
>

Jan Ditzian

Re: operating software for K-3

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I use Logger32 for logging and one-click QSY to DXCluster spots.
Logger32 employs MMTTY or MMVARI for RTTY, PSK31, and other digital
modes. It has a built-in telnet program for spots, plus CW and voice
sending routines. It tracks a number of awards (DXCC, WAS, and
others). It can output ADIF for LoTW log submission, and accepts LoTW
downloads to integrate those data into the log. Logger32 and the
associated programs are freeware. Logger32 is one of the best bargains
in ham radio, but put on your flameproof suit before you ask for help on
the hamlogger yahoogroup; the assistance there is very authoritative,
but some posters assume that you have thoroughly read the help files (RTFM).

http://www.logger32.net/

73,
Jan, KX2A

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Jim Brown-10

Re: operating software for K-3

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On 3/2/2012 7:00 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> I would suggest N1MM Logger and the DXLab Suite.

Me too, and for all the same reasons. I've been using DXLab since 2003.

73, Jim K9YC
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Kevin Stover

Re: operating software for K-3

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I'd suggest the DX Lab Suite for logging and FLDigi for digital modes.
If you're a "CW guy" then I'd suggest adding the K1EL WinkeyUSB. Works
all the logging programs and sends perfect CW despite windows
multi-tasking handicap.

On 03/02/2012 08:23 AM, [hidden email] wrote:

Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: operating software for K-3

> I'd suggest the DX Lab Suite for logging and FLDigi for digital modes.

Actually, if you want some of the more esoteric digital modes (those
10% or less of digital activity not covered by the RTTY and PSKnn
support in DXLab Suite), MultiPSK is a drop-in replacement for
WinWarbler without any of the issues created by HRD/DM780.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 3/2/2012 7:15 PM, Kevin wrote:

> I'd suggest the DX Lab Suite for logging and FLDigi for digital modes.
> If you're a "CW guy" then I'd suggest adding the K1EL WinkeyUSB. Works
> all the logging programs and sends perfect CW despite windows
> multi-tasking handicap.
>
>
> On 03/02/2012 08:23 AM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> I have completed building and setting my new K-3 " works great" looking for software to use with the K-3 for cw , data, logging , etc.
>>
>> Any suggestions ??
>>
>> John
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Gary K9GS

Re: operating software for K-3

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I echo K9YC's comments. I use N1MM for contests and have been using
Logger32 for several years. I am planning on changing to DX-Lab-suite
soon. I've been using DX-Lab-suite for a while now I just have not
moved my Logger32 logs over yet.

I'd add that I use a real RS-232 serial port for radio control and a
WinKey USB for CW keying.

On 3/2/2012 4:30 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 3/2/2012 7:00 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>> I would suggest N1MM Logger and the DXLab Suite.
> Me too, and for all the same reasons. I've been using DXLab since 2003.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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va3bxg

Re: operating software for K-3

first of all i want to thank everyone on their opinion. it will open
some avenues that i was not aware of

some additional info, if one cares.

my principle computer is an IMAC though i run fusion so there is no
issue with a windows solution(s)

i probably will not go CW, even though it would be right up mu alley,
(restricted antenna) but i am dyslexic and thus difficult for me to get
the code right

contesting maybe in my future, but for now i just was to do some QSO,
and get on the air (hopefully without stepping on any ones toes).

Robert VA3BXG

the 'kosher' ham

On 12-03-02 10:35 PM, Gary K9GS wrote:

> I echo K9YC's comments. I use N1MM for contests and have been using
> Logger32 for several years. I am planning on changing to DX-Lab-suite
> soon. I've been using DX-Lab-suite for a while now I just have not
> moved my Logger32 logs over yet.
>
> I'd add that I use a real RS-232 serial port for radio control and a
> WinKey USB for CW keying.
>
>
>
> On 3/2/2012 4:30 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> On 3/2/2012 7:00 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>>> I would suggest N1MM Logger and the DXLab Suite.
>> Me too, and for all the same reasons. I've been using DXLab since 2003.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: operating software for K-3

> my principle computer is an IMAC though i run fusion so there is no
> issue with a windows solution(s)

If you're primarily a Mac person, look into MacLoggerDX. It's probably
the most full-featured logging system available for the Mac. It works
well with cocoaModem for digital modes.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 3/2/2012 11:21 PM, Robert Galambos wrote:

>
> first of all i want to thank everyone on their opinion. it will open
> some avenues that i was not aware of
>
>
> some additional info, if one cares.
>
>
> my principle computer is an IMAC though i run fusion so there is no
> issue with a windows solution(s)
>
> i probably will not go CW, even though it would be right up mu alley,
> (restricted antenna) but i am dyslexic and thus difficult for me to get
> the code right
>
> contesting maybe in my future, but for now i just was to do some QSO,
> and get on the air (hopefully without stepping on any ones toes).
>
> Robert VA3BXG
>
> the 'kosher' ham
>
>
>
> On 12-03-02 10:35 PM, Gary K9GS wrote:
>> I echo K9YC's comments. I use N1MM for contests and have been using
>> Logger32 for several years. I am planning on changing to DX-Lab-suite
>> soon. I've been using DX-Lab-suite for a while now I just have not
>> moved my Logger32 logs over yet.
>>
>> I'd add that I use a real RS-232 serial port for radio control and a
>> WinKey USB for CW keying.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 3/2/2012 4:30 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>> On 3/2/2012 7:00 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>>>> I would suggest N1MM Logger and the DXLab Suite.
>>> Me too, and for all the same reasons. I've been using DXLab since 2003.
>>>
>>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Mike Reublin

Re: operating software for K-3

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When I got my Mac, I settled on RumLog. The only thing it lacks (for me) is rotor
control. ANd it's free.

73, Mike NF4L

On 3/2/2012 11:21 PM, Robert Galambos wrote:

> first of all i want to thank everyone on their opinion. it will open
> some avenues that i was not aware of
>
>
> some additional info, if one cares.
>
>
> my principle computer is an IMAC though i run fusion so there is no
> issue with a windows solution(s)
>
> i probably will not go CW, even though it would be right up mu alley,
> (restricted antenna) but i am dyslexic and thus difficult for me to get
> the code right
>
> contesting maybe in my future, but for now i just was to do some QSO,
> and get on the air (hopefully without stepping on any ones toes).
>
> Robert VA3BXG
>
> the 'kosher' ham
>
>
>
> On 12-03-02 10:35 PM, Gary K9GS wrote:
>> I echo K9YC's comments. I use N1MM for contests and have been using
>> Logger32 for several years. I am planning on changing to DX-Lab-suite
>> soon. I've been using DX-Lab-suite for a while now I just have not
>> moved my Logger32 logs over yet.
>>
>> I'd add that I use a real RS-232 serial port for radio control and a
>> WinKey USB for CW keying.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 3/2/2012 4:30 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>> On 3/2/2012 7:00 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>>>> I would suggest N1MM Logger and the DXLab Suite.
>>> Me too, and for all the same reasons. I've been using DXLab since 2003.
>>>
>>> 73, Jim K9YC
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