Tom,
OK. You've just answered a question about what the $100 S/W cw
generation program is you referred to. Winkeyer is not a software
package. It is actually a little box that plugs into your computer and
radio. It is controlled by some program on your computer; I use Win4K3
for casual operation or N1MM+ for contesting. Your paddle plugs into the
box so you can send by computer or by key. Winkeyer is a rather popular
interface for a lot of software packages. I have one and prefer it to
just telling my radio to key directly; I found this functions more
smoothly.
I operate mostly contesting these days for the purpose of getting a
5 band DXCC; I'm getting close. My performance in contesting has
dramatically improved by integrating a number of functions, spectrum
display, logging, and quick response CW (20-25 WPM). This is
particularly important if you are going to put in many, many hours. I
will never get to your level; I just don't have the low loss pipe
between my ears and fingers.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
------ Original Message ------
From: "Chester Alderman" <[email protected]>
To: "'Barry'" <[email protected]>; "'Tom'" <[email protected]>;
"'Elecraft'" <[email protected]>
Sent: 1/20/2017 7:26:49 PM
Subject: RE: Re[2]: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the
SDRPlay RSP2
Hi Barry,
Well I was keeping an eye on Win4K3 because I was looking for a
non-contest program that was more modern, but at the time I looked at
Win4K3 the only CW generation I could find was done by purchasing a
WinKey. I was just corrected by Tom in that he says his program will
interface with a keyboard, so I will have to look at it again?! The
reason I am interested in keyboard generated CW is because I used to
run QRQ in excess of 60 wpm (up to 120 wpm) and I didn't ever attempt
to push a mechanical key to those speeds. While I still use the old
YPlog for QRQ (it will work, no stutter, up to 200 wpm) and NO, I never
got that high!). I also switched to a Dvorak layout keyboard to enable
to get my typing speed from about 40 wpm max to around 140 wpm (brief
spurts..hihi).
73,
Tom - W4BQF
-----Original Message-----
From: Barry [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 6:59 PM
To: Chester Alderman; 'Tom'; 'Elecraft'
Subject: Re[2]: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the
SDRPlay RSP2
Tom,
I, too, have been at for a while, but I'm really happy to have the
adjunct. I find it is really helpful for contesting, particularly, and
pile up busting where you are throwing your call out, and out, and out,
etc. Pushing a button to send 599 TU cuts down on fatigue. It's another
useful tool in the bag along with the spectrum display that can quickly
show where there is activity, but most importantly, I can see where the
DX station is working that other guy in a split operation; this works
better than having a second receiver.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
------ Original Message ------
From: "Chester Alderman" <[email protected]>
To: "'Tom'" <[email protected]>; "'Elecraft'"
<[email protected]>
Sent: 1/20/2017 4:59:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the
SDRPlay RSP2
I've been a CW operator for a little more than 65 years, and I still
enjoy it. What I can't comprehend about Win4K3 is why should I spend
$50 for the program and then have to go spend >$100 for a program that
does the CW generation for it?
73,
Tom - W4BQF
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
Tom
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 2:29 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the SDRPlay
RSP2
Hello,
There is a new release of Win4K3Suite. Of note in this release is
support for the new SDRPlay RSP2 in addition to the RSP1. The SDRPlay
can be used with the K3 and the IF output as a Panadapter and with a
transmit / receive switch, can also be used with the KX3 and KX2
providing a Panadapter display with a maximum span of 2MHz at very low
cost.
This release also has a new feature allowing Win4K3 to be used with
hardware devices that only monitor Elecraft radios like antenna
tuners,
third party amps etc. Traditionally, one would need to make a serial
port "Y"
cable so
that the devices could listen for frequency and band information.
With
Win4K3Suite all you need to do is plug your device into a free serial
port on your system and then connect to it with Win4K3 telling it what
information needs to be sent to the device. No need to fuss with
cables.
Win4K3Suite is the ultimate Elecraft control program supporting all
hardware and seamless integration with many third party software and
hardware products.
You can find out more about Win4K3Suite by watching these videos
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite
and these reviews:
https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11214
Thanks you for your support!
73 Tom
va2fsq.com
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