[Elecraft] K3 HRD control of features

2012-05-22 Thread Bill
I have used HRD in the past with several rigs - all quite successfully. Now I am using it with the K3. It seems to me that there are very few of the K3's many features that can be controlled via HRD. I would consider HRD version 6 for purchase - if it is to become K3 feature rich. I posed the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD control of features

2012-05-22 Thread goldtr8
I use HRD for my station. I dont do much rig control except for digital modes where the macro function and switching and it works great. I also like the integrated logger. Otherwise I tend to turn knobs on the radio. Just my experience. ~73 Don KD8NNU On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 7:43 PM, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD control of features

2012-05-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, As alternatives to HRD, many are using a logging program to provide some element of rig control - N1MM logger is a good example, and seems to be more directed at contests. DXLab Suite includes a number of rig control (and other information and control functions). For Data modes, there

Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD control of features

2012-05-22 Thread Ian Kahn - Ham
I have actually seen an increase in the HRD controls for the K3 since the new ownership took over. Many of the front panel functions can now be activated/deactivated by simply clicking buttons in the HRD rig control interface. Personally, I like HRD/DM780 better than DXLabs for rig control