Only my personal views of course. I've used both since their each started and have the paid-for versions of them (the free HRD is not the same as the paid-for version).
4K3 can read/write the KX3 memories and their internal little labels. HRD can't control the KX3 memories directly, BUT it does have its own internal "favourites" (with longer labels and a hierarchical structure) which may be used to set the Tx/Rx frequencies, which I find more useful. If 4K3 implemented such functionality I probably wouldn't use HRD at all. Both applications are complex (easy to understand if you've grown up with them but far too many options at first sight if you haven't) but 4K3 is less so. Probably HRD is more complex because it is more general purpose and supports far more radios. It includes modules to do far more than 4K3 including digital modes, more logging options, rotator controls, satellite tracking etc. Both have "manuals" that explain the menus - which is not the same as explaining how to use the applications to perform specific tasks - obviously written by the developers not by users. Both could do with a "how to ..." manual. Both work fine under Windows 10 and are regularly updated to add new functionality. Because 4K3 is more rig specific, the updates seem more useful, updates to HRD seem recently to be concentrating on more peripheral functions. I hope this helps. Sorry if there are any typos, this is sent from my iPad Andy > On 13 Feb 2016, at 03:23, Clay Autery <caut...@montac.com> wrote: > > I would be interested to hear supported opinions as to which is better > and why between: > > Win4K3Suite and Ham Radio Deluxe. > > W4K3 is $50 > HRD is now $100 for a new license and $50 a year for support (optional) > > Go! > > PS - I would have avoided this IF I could remember how to search the > archives... maybe. (having one of THOSE days). > > ______________________ > Clay Autery, KG5LKV > MONTAC Enterprises > (318) 518-1389 > >> On 2/12/2016 7:03 AM, Tom wrote: >> Hello, >> There is a new release of Win4K3Suite. This release adds a number of >> usability enhancements for the K3, K3S and KX3 which include: >> One button synchronization of the radio clock with the PC clock (!) >> Addition of two presets in the ClubLog spotting wiondow allowing two sets of >> band filters e.g. day and night filters. >> Assignment of the PC function keys F1 to F8 to radio macros. >> Preview functions for the various messages in the radio terminal and many >> more! >> >> Win4K3Suite is a comprehensive control program for the K3, K3S, and KX3 >> supporting all options such as the KPA500, KAT500 P3 as well as LPPan. It >> includes a built in serial port router that seemlessly allows connections of >> third party programs such as DXLabs, Log4OM, N1MM+, NAP3 as well as >> HRDLogbook and DM780. In addition, it allows you to easily interface your >> own hardware (such as the Android) and software through the built in router >> with no conflicts from other software packages. >> >> Read the latest review here: >> http://ve3wdm.blogspot.ca/2015/12/win4k3suite-added-to-shack.html >> >> and see the product in action here: >> https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite >> >> You can download a fully functional 30 day trial at va2fsq.com >> >> 73 Tom >> va2fsq.com >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> http://www.avast.com >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 >> Message delivered to caut...@montac.com > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Message delivered to a...@rickham.net ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
