I haven't used the CW Skimmer for long, but so far I have noticed that when the signals are in the noise, just like any other decoder, it doesn't work as good as a pair of ears feeding a human brain.
Skimmer is a tool, but it has limitations. If you want the really weak ones, the PC isn't going to help at all. I personaly like using the knobs myself, and even when the PC is connected, I use the knobs on the K3 for most functions. I don't think using a computer with a rig is so wonderful that it makes operating a stand-alone radio obsolete. I enjoy tuning the bands without a PC. But I also enjoy the tools, when I want to use them. There is no right or wrong way. Some hams like 1500w amps. High power for me is 200w from the Mark-V. I enjoy using 5w and lower if it will work. For me it's all good. The K1 into a wire in a tree, or the PC running lots of software with the K3. It's really about different strokes for different folks. But it's all good. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-tp4587394p4587586.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:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
