[Elecraft] Ham Radio Deluxe: some new features

[Julian (G4ILO)]

To be fair to Pete, I've no real interest in a CAT control program per 
se. I'd rather operate real controls on a radio than push buttons any 
day. I only use the computer because it can generate and decode audio 
tones and log contacts better than me. :-) Someone wrote to me a few 
months ago saying that they thought in a few years all radios would be 
black boxes operated by a computer interface. I've also seen it 
suggested that Elecraft should produce a version of the K2 like this, to 
be controlled entirely via the KIO2. Well, that's not my cup of tea.

I took a look at N1MM logger and it certainly looks impressive. I'm not 
sure what it does for contesting, though. It seems to eliminate the 
skill element entirely. There's no need to search for wanted 
multipliers, as you can see where they are without even turning on the 
receiver. One click to QSY there, press the button to send your call, 
one more click to add them to the log when they reply. Given that 
software can already decode computer-sent Morse quite reliably, the day 
of the fully automated contest robot can't be far away...

73,

-- 
Julian, G4ILO. RSGB, ARRL, G-QRP. K2 SN: 0392.
G4ILO's Shack: http://www.qsl.net/g4ilo

Charles Greene <W1CG@qsl.net> wrote:

Pete,

HRD is a marvelous program, a work of art, and interfaces to some of Dave's fine programs, but for operating the digital modes, Mixw is more useful. For CAT, it can control everything that can be controlled on the K2 by the use of macros. It also has a half way decent logging function and the capability to be customized for the various contests. However, for serious contesting and contest logging, check out N1MM logger (put N1MM in your browser search window). It's price is right, free. I enjoy using HRD occasionally and watching your progress, and would recommend it to anyone for a general interest program, but not for PSK31 and that's the only digital mode it does. Some of the features such as satellite I do not currently use, but may in the future. Congratulations on a fine program.

PS, I am on your list.