Gents: Im trying to understand the need to even *consider* a KDVR module.
I use N1MMLogger, and have for over 4 years now. I can record, not only messages, but numbers and letters and phrases into the computer (pre-air processor, using my air mic) and off air audio, up to the limiting amount of storage that my computer's hard drive has (zillions and zillions of messages, hours and hours of QSO's!). The Logger software can parse the letters and numbers. It sends, not only pre-canned signal reports, but dynamic callsigns and serial numbers live. If I choose to, I dont even have to talk at all in a SSB contest (ever work Jamie, NS3T? You worked a DVK!). Not only this, but with the "Enter Sends Message" feature of Logger, I input the callsign and hit the enter key, and the software sequences the correct function key for the QSO step automatically. It even logs the Q when done and sends QRZ for the next one. In multioperator situations, I can have all the operators using the station record the messages and when they take their shift, they press CTRL-O, put in their callsigns, and the software will load the Logger's DVK with their own personal voice message files automatically. Although I use a MicroKeyer 2, K3 makes interfacing to the computer as simple as plugging in the soundcard line out into line in on the back of the radio and plugging the soundcard in (not really needed, but useful if I set Logger to record each QSO) into the line out of the K3. So, worst case, you need a USB to serial adaptor for CAT and two 1/8 inch stereo cables for audio I/O. If I ever want to go portable or operate at another station with my K3, I take my MicorKeyer 2 and the K3 interface cable with me. Then, one single USB cable is all that is needed to interface the computer to the MicroKeyer 2 for full DVK, CAT and all other feature functionality in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK, along with any other soundcard based mode I desire to use (The MicroKeyer 2 has its own built in sound card). By the way, N1MM Logger is Freeware. I own lots of options for my K3, but KDVR is not one of them. Is there any compelling reason to even *own* this accessory, other than having a computer-less environment which, in today's contesting environment, is not going to be very competitive (unless your QTH is P5, Mt. Athos or something exotic)? Lu Romero - W4LT K3 S# 3192 Message: 8 Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:22:23 -0700 From: "Andrew Faber" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR To: "Brett Howard" <[email protected]>, "Barry Pfeil" <[email protected]> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]>, Fred Jensen <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Brett, As I see it the advantage is that you can send messages from the keyboard (particularly useful if you have an SO2R setup with the radios spread apart). Furthermore, you can integrate the message sending into the normal message sending functionality, like message repeating and hitting ESC to stop it. I do that with my logging program, CQPWIN, and find it's more convenient than continually using the radio buttons. I do have to have the program calibrate the length of each message first, to be able to do the repeating properly. It works fine. 73, andy, ae6y ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brett Howard" <[email protected]> To: "Barry Pfeil" <[email protected]> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <[email protected]>; "Fred Jensen" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR What makes this easier than just using the radio? Seems to me that its just as easy to press M1 as F1... Also now that VOX can now stop tx of a DVR message stopping it is as simple as pressing nearly any button or beginning a transmission. Heck ESC would probably also work if you initiated w/ M1 if it works when you press F1. BTH ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
