On Tue, 12 May 2009 11:00:46 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >FJP's software will not allow CW, PTT and rig control on one >port. To do CW, PTT and Rig control requires three ports with >FJP software.
To expand on Joe's answer, Writelog and N1MM Logger both DO support CW, PTT, and rig control on the same serial port. The K3 can be set to take CW and PTT from the serial cable with no adapter. All you need is a cable with pins 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 wired straight through, set the logging software to send CW and/or PTT on serial, and follow the instructions in the K3 manual for RTS/DTR settings. Writelog and N1MM are much more powerful contest loggers, have lots of slick features, and take a bit longer to learn. But they are WELL worth the effort. N1MM is FREE. Writelog is not. I started with Writelog, used it for 2-3 years, switched to N1MM a few years ago and like it better. For improved RFI immunity, see instructions on my website for building a better serial cable using CAT5. This only matters in extreme situations, when the antenna is VERY close to the rig. I've never used FJP's package. Many folks like it as a "starter" program, but limitations like this one can make it more trouble than it's worth. I suggest that you download and install N1MM, study the "Quick Start Guide (excellent, by N4ZR) then use it for several hours in one or more contests between now and Field Day. By the time Field Day comes, you'll be pretty comfortable with it. 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ 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
