[Elecraft] K3 HRD control of features

[Don Wilhelm]

Bill,

As alternatives to HRD, many are using a logging program to provide some 
element of rig control - N1MM logger is a good example, and seems to be 
more directed at contests.  DXLab Suite includes a number of rig control 
(and other information and control functions).  For Data modes, there is 
Fldigi which integrates with several logging applications or can be used 
standalone with RigCAT which provides frequency display and several 
other functions.

Just how much rig control you wish to have will dictate your choice.  
N4PY's software is quite good and can be kept up to date (with his 
update subscription plan).

I cannot speak for the level of K3 support you will see in HRD 6.0, you 
will have to ask that in th3 HRD forums.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/22/2012 7:43 PM, Bill wrote:
> I have used HRD in the past with several rigs - all quite successfully.
> Now I am using it with the K3.
>
> It seems to me that there are very few of the K3's many features that
> can be controlled via HRD. I would consider HRD version 6 for purchase -
> if it is to become K3 feature rich. I posed the question to HRD support
> and received the following: "We support whatever Eric has in the cat
> commands, if it's in there, we support it."
>
> Currently I am also testing N4PY's software for rig control. I know
> little about this software - only used it a couple times today. I have 9
> more days on the free trial.
>
> Perhaps neither is suitable and I should continue twisting knobs.
> Comments regarding both programs would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Bill W2BLC
>
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