I actively keep a computer out of my shack for one reason: it would be
too much like WORK! (Use your Maynard G. Krebs voice here) I am in
front of a computer all my working day I don't intend to let work invade
my hobby. I drag a laptop into the shack to upgrade my K3's firmware
every few years. I also use it to log my FD contacts. Other than that
the computer is not allowed in the shack. I purchased my K3 because it
sounded like a good idea after using my K2 for so many years. I could
blame Lisa for my purchase but she is far too nice to be used as an
excuse :)
73,
Kevin. KD5ONS
On 2/16/2015 6:34 PM, David Guernsey via Elecraft wrote:
I am not a contester, but do have a computer hook up to my K3 for logging my
contacts with less typing since MacLoggerDX takes the freq and mode and
upper/lower sideband from the rig. I could use the computer for rig control,
but I like to spin the knob so usually don't use rig control. 73 de Dave KJ6CBS
From: Gary Gregory <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Cc: Elecraft List <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bad Assumptions
Well i guess those of us who do not contest have to live with what
contesters have on their wish list.
But i do wonder where all those k3's live who are not vocal on the
reflector.
Don't they at least deserve to be considered prior to changes in the way we
operate daily?
I think we do.
I think Elecraft have lost their way somewhat.
Gary
Vk1ZZ
K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3.
On 17/02/2015 11:35 AM, "Jim Brown" <[email protected]> wrote:
On Mon,2/16/2015 5:10 PM, Al Lorona wrote:
Plenty --perhaps most-- of hams operate their rigs in a standalone mode
without computer, even while at home.
Interesting observation. Because contesters have been such a large part
of the K3 customer base, our needs and habits tend to be considered "the
norm." While it's certainly true that many (most?) casual operators don't
use computer control, I'd also bet that those casual ops are not a majority
of the K3 user base.
After a long period (15+ years) of inactivity, I got back on the air in
2003. That happened on Field Day at a club I visited, and they used
Writelog with a serial port to their radios. The last time I'd contested
was 20 years before, with paper logs and dupe sheets. :)
A few weeks later, I was back on the air at home. I logged on paper for a
week or two, but I soon learned about DXKeeper, and an older Thinkpad that
I'd replaced in my small business found a permanent home in the shack. I
also bought WriteLog, and needed the computer connection.
At least one computer has been in my shack ever since. Eventually I
started using Commander, the control software that goes with DXKeeper to
read the rig frequency and mode and put it in the log. Then, when LOTW and
eQSL came along, it became very easy to upload my entire post-2003 logs.
Most hams who are not contesters have computers hooked up to their rigs
when they want to operate digital modes, but they may or may not use a
serial port for rig control. DXers often use CW Skimmer, which needs rig
control.
73, Jim K9YC
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