[Elecraft] KIO2, Gary S, and Prolog2K

Sun Feb 3 13:48:00 2002

At 2/3/02 10:41 AM -0500, you wrote:
>Hello Folks,
>
>         I keep reading messages about logging programs working with the 
> K2. I have never tired interfacing a logging program with a radio. I 
> would appreciate it if someone would tell me exactly what happens between 
> a radio and a logging program.

>Does the logging program read code and log the call sign?

No

>Does the logging program automatically enter the time and frequency from 
>the radio?

Yes .... time from the computer and frequency from the radio

>What else might it do without input from the operator?

Look up the call on the QRZ/Hamcall/etc CD and give you the address and 
ability to print the label for both address and contact.
Look up the QSL manager and let you print the address and QSO labels

Keep track of your WAS, DXCC, IOTA, WAC, WAZ, 5BDXCC awards and print the 
required paperwork for submission.

I've been using DXBase for about 10 years - over 11K QSO's from my call and 
about the same from various DX locations.

It' is great to be able to search the log, and print labels (or actual QSL 
cards) for incoming QSL's.
Take a look at www.dxbase.com for the features and demo's.  There are a lot 
of good logging programs - they are a lot like cars ..... you can drive 
them all .... just different features/options!

>Without knowing what these systems do I have no idea if it would be a 
>worthwhile endeavor to interface the computer and radio.

Kinda like using a K2 - once you've used computer control nothing else will do!

73    Hank     K8DD

>Any info regarding how these logging programs interface with a radio would 
>be appreciated. Actually, info on anything a computer interface will allow 
>would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Mike,
>KB1DXC
>K2 s/n 02097
>
>
>>Hi folks -
>>
>>Just a promo speech for Gary Surrency and Elecraft. The home stretch on
>>building the K2 (ie the last module to go in: KIO2) pooped me out....
>>and you name it, I goofed it up. I e-mailed Elecraft and Gary Surrency
>>bailed me out beautifully and patiently. If you knew the silly mistakes
>>I made, you'd know how greatful I am for Gary's patience!!!!!
>>
>>Elecraft rigs are a package deal.....and one of the most valuable people
>>in that package is Gary. Like he said....they are here to help when you
>>get frustrated. I was getting frustrated! I REALLY appreciate Gary and
>>just wanted to let Wayne and Eric and all the folks on the reflector
>>know what a great asset to Elecraft I think Gary is.
>>
>>NOW - on to the fun results of having a working KIO2!!!!!!!!  My K2 now
>>works PERFECTLY with my logging software - and that is really a total
>>trip. I use Prolog2K which can continually poll the K2 and also stores
>>memory settings which I can send to the K2. For those of you who have or
>>were thinking about getting Prolog2K  - it uses the Kenwood 870S
>>setting.
>>
>>This is the first time I've ever had a chance to see logging software
>>interact with a rig and I gotta tell you - this is really neat!!!!!!!!
>>
>>Regards, Tim Logan KB7OEX
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