Re: [Elecraft] K3 Port sharing redux

2019-06-16 Thread Wes
I have found no substitute for DXBase either.  I have tried them all but stick with it.  The problem with most software IMHO, of course, is that it's written by software people rather than regular human beings. I put myself on the list for a K4, but I'll be pushing 79 years of age before

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Port sharing redux

2019-06-16 Thread AB4IQ
Mailer Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Port sharing redux Wes, maybe I read your email wrong, but you implied that setting up the com0com pairs was a PITA. You used the acronym PITA and I assumed you were talking about com0com. That's why I commented that you actually do not need to look at the device

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Port sharing redux

2019-06-15 Thread M. George
Wes, maybe I read your email wrong, but you implied that setting up the com0com pairs was a PITA. You used the acronym PITA and I assumed you were talking about com0com. That's why I commented that you actually do not need to look at the device manager because it appears that confused you. Like

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Port sharing redux

2019-06-15 Thread Wes
Max, I'm not necessarily set on using LP-Bridge, although it is suiting my needs.  As to its age, my logging program hasn't been updated in 12 years and it still works fine. I don't have a problem with the start up time, generally, the computer is on all of the time and my programs are all

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Port sharing redux

2019-06-15 Thread M. George
Wes, I think you are pretty well set on the continued use of LP_Bridge. Keep in mind that Larry hasn't touched / updated LP_Bridge for 3.5 years, plus it's painful to wait for it to start up the virtual eltima IMHO. You just do not get true virtual K3 CAT instances with LP_Bridge that support

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Port sharing redux

2019-06-14 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Very good info to know. Thanks for sharing. 73 Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2019, at 5:58 PM, Wes wrote: > > In an earlier post I asked for help from the collective wisdom of this group. > In response I received a lot, some via the reflector, some privately. I > would

[Elecraft] K3 Port sharing redux

2019-06-14 Thread Wes
In an earlier post I asked for help from the collective wisdom of this group.  In response I received a lot, some via the reflector, some privately.  I would like to thank all for the assistance. Some of what I learned I'll repeat. 1)  WSJT-X can be run using port sharing despite the common