[Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 and Mac

[Rick Prather]

The "best" choice for logging programs is very much dependent on your operating style.

For the casual Op MLDX is slick, pretty and well done, it's also expensive.

For the DX'er I find that RUMlog is the clear choice.  I think it does a great job of filtering packet posts from multiple telnet sources and color coding Country/Band/Mode info to quickly assess if a spot needs to be worked or confirmed.   The matrix display for each DXCC is exceptional and quickly lets you know what you need to know.

RL's integration with LoTW is a one click upload and it is downloaded automatically every time you open the program if you chose.

RL also does a great job of keeping track of QSL's by paper, LoTw and even eQSL separately.  The summary reports for each type of QSL are great too.

I wind up running RL as my primary day to day logger and control program (it also has a great control panel for the K3 and presumably the KX3.)

Sometimes I'll also rum MLDX along side it since I have already invested about $130 over the years in it.  I use it mainly to do quick lookups on a call.

BTW, I also still run DXKeeper under XP in Parallels about once a week or so to crunch log results but it's sure nice to shut it down and go back to OSX only.

Since you mention RUMped, I also use it mostly for RTTY contests.

Enjoy you iMac.  I think I'll be replacing my 24" with the 27" soon.

Rick
K6LE



On 8/13/2012, at 4:10 , Mike Weir <ve3wdm at hotmail.com> wrote:

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> My KX3 is on order and should be in around October according to the latest Elecraft shipping dates. I have the K3 running on Windows and it works great. My wife has given me an Imac desktop with the 27 inch screen (she is fantastic and spoils me). I want to run the KX3 on the Mac but was wanting to get the reflectors input on which software to use. I have seen Rumlog and RumPed as well as MacloggerDX. I understand MacloggerDX cost some $$ but I am willing to spend the money if the program is right for the KX3. So what are you folks using out there.....have I missed something? At VE3WDM I mainly am involved with CW contesting and CW DXing. Not into digi at all except WSPR sometimes. Looking for your feedback...
> Mike
> VE3WDM
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