I really like the K3 Utility that runs on the Mac. It works. I don't have to mess around with a manufacturer's Window's based application to do firmware upgrades by running it under Parallels. These recent rounds of much-appreciated firmware upgrades remind me how much I value the decision that Elecraft made to support the Mac version of the utility as well as other platforms.
I like the K3-available USB/Serial cable with firmware … it works without my having to pull out my hair the way I did on my previous XCVR with my made-in-China cable. Then again I don't have much more hair to pull out. The 58 beta that improves text decode works very well. I'm new to the K3 and don't know what it was like with a previous firmware version. I am working on learning CW, and the text decode feature brings another degree of enjoyment as I continue on my learning path. I like the serial number decision … to not camouflage serial numbers the way many manufacturers do but rather to use sequentially assigned serial numbers in the build order. I am perfectly OK associating my Ham identity with my serial numbered K3. I had fun this past weekend casually participating in the Sweeps. I worked some states and provinces that I had not worked previously because it was easier for me to hear the stations that were not in the sweet spot for my dipoles direction. Thanks, Elecraft ! 73, Hoop K9QJS K3 #6884 ______________________________________________________________ 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
