[Elecraft] KX3 one touch message buttons.

[Jim Brown]

On 6/30/2014 10:49 AM, Igor Sokolov wrote:
> I am using KX3 with computer logger called TR4W. I have put couple of 
> macros into F1 and F2 an these activate two SSB messages. Works pretty 
> well and I do not use no buttons on the radio at all. Logger also does 
> band changes, PTT and CW through just one USB port. 

Another excellent way to do messages for contests is to feed the mic 
input with the output of your computer sound card and use your contest 
logger to play the messages. I made up a cable with a 15dB attenuator to 
make that connection (two resistors inside the connector shells).

I do some QRP CW contesting (560 Qs over the weekend single-op, SO2R at 
home). I did that with a pair of K3s and the YCCC SO2R box. To contest 
with my KX3, I use a K1EL Winkey USB that is controlled by my Contest 
Logger (I use N1MM, but most contest loggers support WinKey). All it 
takes is an RCA to 1/8-in cable, with the keying line wired to tip and 
sleeve. I plug my paddle into the WinKey to send fills.

I'm pleased to see one-touch message buttons, but I'll use them for 
casual DXing, not for contests. Like Igor, I want a contest logger to 
keep the log for me, check for dupes, etc.

73, Jim K9YC