[Elecraft] Using K3 with Skimmer

[Larry Libsch]

Pete -

         I use Skimmer with my K3. My SDR is a Softrock. Yes, it works 
on all bands when setup properly. I use LP Bridge to create the virtual 
COM ports to interface Skimmer and DXLab or N1MM+ simultaneously with 
the K3. I highly recommend LP Bridge if you're not already using it. The 
Skimmer set up with LP Pan (used to have one) like that for Softrock is 
a bit quirky. I know just the dialog that you're having trouble 
understanding. Never quite got that either. But point and click tuning 
and easy QSYing and being able to see the whole pile are great tools. If 
you have trouble finding where the DX is calling, use the 599 feature 
with verified calls only selected. If the pile is too spread out to be 
seen on Skimmer using one monitor, set up a second monitor above the 
first, extend the desktop and then pull the top edge of the Skimmer 
window onto the upper monitor to increase the frequency range seen on 
Skimmer. It's rare to need to do this, but it'll let you see the DX and 
the entire pile. Helped me work K1N through a huge pile on 10M CW yesterday.

         I have found Larry, N8LP to be very approachable and very 
helpful. I expect he would be prepared to discuss the Skimmer setup. 
There is also a treasure trove of info on the LP Pan website.

     K4KGG, Larry