There are very few things important during a contest that N1MM does not already do, and the ones that it does not do would be very clumsy on a screen even if the K3 allowed it.
And I own an iPad, but I cannot think of a less efficient interface for doing a serious contest. Dave AB7E On 11/22/2011 8:48 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > So, what the K3 really needs then is a contest oriented application on a > computer. Maybe something rich like PowerSDR but works with the K3 in a > manner where contesting features (logging and contest log management) along > with sophisticated macro control from a visual controls perspective. > > Indeed, now that I think about it, this would be a great application if it > were designed to be configurable per each contester. Arrangements of > controls on the screen, sophisticated macro control via custom U/I, and other > nifty features. > > Thus, instead of sitting in front of the K3 with its small format > presentation and the overload commands on the buttons, the computer would be > much more useful if all K3 functions were available. > > Of course, it should be written on a Mac, or maybe an iPad. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > > On Nov 22, 2011, at 7:38 AM, Tom W8JI wrote: > >>> Maybe I am missing something but won't<A/B> <preamp/att on/off> <A/B> >>> work? >>> This should have no side effects at all. I don't have the subreceiver but >>> often use split and I do any changes to the B side this way. BSET is >>> another >>> button I never use. >> >> Because: >> >> 1.) the operator is busy making two or three QSO's per minute, barely >> keeping up with logging keystrokes >> >> 2.) unfamiliar with the radio already, and the buttons are close together >> and serve multiple functions >> >> 3.) has to remember what to do while distracted by a dozen other things >> >> 4.) will get totally hosed if something goes wrong by a mistake >> >> It is competition use under pressure where the operator barely keeps up, >> which is different from other use. >> >> I understand the goals of this are entirely different than a small front >> panel and people having time to think about what to do, and mistakes are not >> devastating. >> >> I don't think there is a solution here for now, because I think the problem >> is too specific to contesting with diversity on multiple receiving antennas. >> >> Thanks for all the responses. I'm fully satisfied and appreciate all the >> input. >> >> 73 Tom >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
