Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
MacLoggerDX - best software support on a Mac imho.
and you can interface cocoaModem with it.
73 de M0XDF
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On 19 Jun 2011, at 23:26, Don Putnick wrote:
Kok Chen W7AN develops high-quality freeware on the Mac side of the house,
cocoaModem for the digital modes for example. Unfortunately he doesn't have
rig control software. What are people using for the Mac/K3 combination, short
of running Windows apps under Wine?
73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495
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recruit some guys from Apple and Google and Intel and EA to get passionate
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Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
TRX-Manager; the author purchased a K3 when it first came out and it has complete control of the rig - including equalizer, STeppIR, etc. I have had no issues. Not 'free', but you can try it out first. I am a beta tester. 73 John VE3NFK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Digital-software-compatibility-tp6493719p6495510.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
My K3 kit is now working fine, just rigged up an inverted L and being amazed how it can pick signals out of the quagmire. Mind you, my last rig was 25 years ago, a yaseu FR50B and FL50B, dont even compare. I have read with interest the comments about the polling issues with HRD. I myself cannot use this software as it crashes or takes up too much memory due to memory leaks I presume. Good idea but bad implementation, As a programmer of PICS and microprocessors, I cant abide bad code. But as I just re-activate my licence after 25 years am a bit out of touch. Any suggestions for a general HRD type software for windows that implements the comms with the K3 is a good way that wont crash my poor old overworked PC? 73's -- *Iain Haywood* G4SGX __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
Any suggestions for a general HRD type software for windows that implements the comms with the K3 is a good way that wont crash my poor old overworked PC? DXLab Suite (www.dxlabsuite.com) provides logger, digital mode (RTTY, PSK31) support, DX alerting and superb award tracking ... One of the best written and best supported (http:/groups.yahoo.com/group/DXLab) packages available. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/19/2011 3:27 PM, Iain Haywood wrote: My K3 kit is now working fine, just rigged up an inverted L and being amazed how it can pick signals out of the quagmire. Mind you, my last rig was 25 years ago, a yaseu FR50B and FL50B, dont even compare. I have read with interest the comments about the polling issues with HRD. I myself cannot use this software as it crashes or takes up too much memory due to memory leaks I presume. Good idea but bad implementation, As a programmer of PICS and microprocessors, I cant abide bad code. But as I just re-activate my licence after 25 years am a bit out of touch. Any suggestions for a general HRD type software for windows that implements the comms with the K3 is a good way that wont crash my poor old overworked PC? 73's __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
Iain, Not sure what digi mode you work. I use MixW for most modes and WSJT free software for JT65B on 2M EME and JT65A for HF bands, All run thru comm ports with HomeBrew interface. On three computers and two K3's and HomeBrew transciver on 20M . GL 73 Ken K5DNL = --- On Sun, 6/19/11, Iain Haywood m...@justfans.co.uk wrote: From: Iain Haywood m...@justfans.co.uk Subject: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, June 19, 2011, 2:27 PM My K3 kit is now working fine, just rigged up an inverted L and being amazed how it can pick signals out of the quagmire. Mind you, my last rig was 25 years ago, a yaseu FR50B and FL50B, dont even compare. I have read with interest the comments about the polling issues with HRD. I myself cannot use this software as it crashes or takes up too much memory due to memory leaks I presume. Good idea but bad implementation, As a programmer of PICS and microprocessors, I cant abide bad code. But as I just re-activate my licence after 25 years am a bit out of touch. Any suggestions for a general HRD type software for windows that implements the comms with the K3 is a good way that wont crash my poor old overworked PC? 73's -- *Iain Haywood* G4SGX __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 3:29 PM, Ken Roberson kwrober...@yahoo.com wrote: ..crashes or takes up too much memory due to memory leaks === This is just the sort of thing I was talking about in my previous post about how the reach of amateur programmers is exceeding their grasp. Sadly, it's not in the cards that a guy armed with a couple of manuals and some good intentions can write real-time, mult-threaded, interrupt-driven software with a GUI and a bunch of low-level driver interfaces. This is unfortunate, but there is no relief on the horizon. A common response is to blame Windows or the hardware or something, but the many bug-free commercial PC games (about $10 billion sold this year) reveal this to be sour grapes. We need to recruit some guys from Apple and Google and Intel and EA to get passionate about ham radio! Tony KT0NY __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
Kok Chen W7AN develops high-quality freeware on the Mac side of the house,
cocoaModem for the digital modes for example. Unfortunately he doesn't have rig
control software. What are people using for the Mac/K3 combination, short of
running Windows apps under Wine?
73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495
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From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com
{snip]
We need to
recruit some guys from Apple and Google and Intel and EA to get passionate
about ham radio!
Tony KT0NY
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Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
Oops ... W7AY -Original Message Kok Chen W7AN develops high-quality freeware on the Mac side of the house, __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
Usually I run CocoaModem for digital operation and RUMLog for logging and rig
control.
There are Apple Scripts that will transfer calls from CocoaModem to either
RUMLog or MacLoggerDX.
Another option is fldigi.
Rick
K6LE
On 6/19/2011, at 3:26 , Don Putnick wrote:
Kok Chen W7AN develops high-quality freeware on the Mac side of the house,
cocoaModem for the digital modes for example. Unfortunately he doesn't have
rig control software. What are people using for the Mac/K3 combination, short
of running Windows apps under Wine?
73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495
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From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com
{snip]
We need to
recruit some guys from Apple and Google and Intel and EA to get passionate
about ham radio!
Tony KT0NY
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Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
You might take a look at fldigi www.w1hkj.com. Windows, Linux and OS X are
all supported.
73,
Bob N7XY
On Jun 19, 2011, at 3:26 PM, Don Putnick wrote:
Kok Chen W7AN develops high-quality freeware on the Mac side of the house,
cocoaModem for the digital modes for example. Unfortunately he doesn't have
rig control software. What are people using for the Mac/K3 combination, short
of running Windows apps under Wine?
73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495
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From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com
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We need to
recruit some guys from Apple and Google and Intel and EA to get passionate
about ham radio!
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Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
Personally, I use the knobs on the front panel for control of the rig. I use MacLoggerDX for logging (connected to the rig so it gets frequency/power automagically) and CocoaModem for what little PSK/RTTY I do. For me the computer is just another tool that happens to connect to the radio... 73, Chuck - AA3CS On 19 Jun 2011, at 18:26, Don Putnick wrote: Kok Chen W7AN develops high-quality freeware on the Mac side of the house, cocoaModem for the digital modes for example. Unfortunately he doesn't have rig control software. What are people using for the Mac/K3 combination, short of running Windows apps under Wine? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
On Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:53:13 -0400 Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Any suggestions for a general HRD type software for windows that implements the comms with the K3 is a good way that wont crash my poor old overworked PC? DXLab Suite (www.dxlabsuite.com) provides logger, digital mode (RTTY, PSK31) support, DX alerting and superb award tracking ... One of the best written and best supported (http:/groups.yahoo.com/group/DXLab) packages available. 73, ... Joe, W4TV 100% agree. -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
Chuck, Yes, the computer is just another tool that one can connect to the K3, but it can be a very powerful tool. For Data Modes, applications like Fldigi, HRD/DM780. MixW, and many others can open a whole new path to communications. The there are the Joe Taylor applications for weak signal work. The world of ham radio has expanded tremendously beyond the basics of AM, SSB and CW. There is a whole new world out there to be explored. Yes, I know there are some that want to stick with the old tried and true methods of communication, but that stance reminds me of the AM vs. Mickey Mouse Talk back in the early days of SSB. Let progress arise and take advantage of whatever technology may offer. It is not often that we can detect signals that are buried under the band noise level, the that is exactly what the JT modes offer - certainly they are not for slam-bang QSOs, but they do add a lot to what can be accomplished with ham radio. Let the naysayers begin their CW is the only mode tirades - CW is the original Data Mode, but those later data modes can be very effective as well - even if they need a supporting computer for decoding. Congratulations to those who can easily do CW in their heads and pump brass with a straight key or bug or paddles - no computer required. But to insist that is the only real data mode is just not logical to me. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/19/2011 7:33 PM, Chuck Shefflette wrote: For me the computer is just another tool that happens to connect to the radio... __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
I've tried DXLab Suite, but I prefer DX4WIN. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: R. Kevin Stover rksto...@mchsi.com To: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility On Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:53:13 -0400 Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Any suggestions for a general HRD type software for windows that implements the comms with the K3 is a good way that wont crash my poor old overworked PC? DXLab Suite (www.dxlabsuite.com) provides logger, digital mode (RTTY, PSK31) support, DX alerting and superb award tracking ... One of the best written and best supported (http:/groups.yahoo.com/group/DXLab) packages available. 73, ... Joe, W4TV 100% agree. -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
Ian, If your interest is mainly for digital modes, you might want to look at Fldigi along with Hamlib. If you want a K3 control application, then look at the N4PY software. IMHO, HRD is the most complete, but it does have problems when coupled with the P3 - the intense polling of HRD is its primary downfall, but when it does the job, it does it quite well. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/19/2011 3:27 PM, Iain Haywood wrote: Any suggestions for a general HRD type software for windows that implements the comms with the K3 is a good way that wont crash my poor old overworked PC? 73's __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility
* On 2011 19 Jun 19:55 -0500, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ian, If your interest is mainly for digital modes, you might want to look at Fldigi along with Hamlib. I will caution that as of this time the Hamlib version, 1,2,12, compiled with Fldigi does not have good K3 support. I rewrote the K3 backend over the winter and solved various issues including correctly supporting the K3's DATA mode. Unfortunately, Dave, W1HKJ wishes to have Hamlib compiled as part of the Fldigi application for convenience of those installing his Windows builds of Fldigi, but changes we needed to make with the GNU Build System in Hamlib has left him unable to do so since the release of Hamlib 1.2.13 back in February which has the improved K3 support. We continue to work with Dave to resolve this issue. Note that this only affects the Windows, Mac OS/X, and binary tarball for Linux releases directly from http://www.w1hkj.com For those tracking Linux distributions such as Debian Testing/Unstable, or one of the later releases of Ubuntu and derivatives, this is not an issue as Hamlib is updated separately. Other distributions such as Fedora and OpenSUSE also track Hamlib releases (the latest is Hamlib 1.2.13.1 which now queries the K3 for the firmware version and is the only K3 update since 1.2.13). I am hoping to convice Dave to link to Hamlib dynamically in the future so that interested parties can download our Win32 Hamlib releases and keep Hamlib up-to-date separately. Hamlib 1.2.14 is in development and is planned to be released around August 1, 2011. For the Hamlib Group, http://www.hamlib.org 73, de Nate N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ 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
