[Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software

[Simon (HB9DRV)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at microham-usa.com>

> It is the lack of Windows' ability to handle real-time events...

I really don't agree. There is no reason why a highly accurate background 
thread cannot be implemented in a Windows NT-based system for sending CW 
where the solution does not use all CPU or affect other programs which are 
running, it's up to the programmer to code properly.

> WinKey is the only "transceiver independent" way to get that
> timing outside of Windows where it is not effected by the
> vagaries of Windows (or any other operating system).

WinKey is the very best option IMO.

> The development teams of BOTH major US based Windows contesting
> programs and several other major integrated packages have stated
> that the lack of editing, the "transceiver specific" nature of
> the KY command, and the differences between the Elecraft and
> Kenwood implementations make "KY" an absolute non-starter.

Agreed - unlike WinKey with KY you have no idea how many characters are 
inside the radio waiting to be sent. It's OK for sending CQ DX ALL NIGHT 
LONG etc. but for anything else it's not a good option.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com