[Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > I am also a big fan of cocoaModem for digital modes. It supports
 > decoding both the main and sub receivers, which is nice for working
 > pileups.

Unfortunately, Chen has abandoned cocoaModem ... it is orphan software.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 1/27/2016 5:17 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> Allow me to disagree with Jim and Rick on this issue and recommend some
> native Mac programs. I have used RUMlog (a general purpose log program)
> and RUMped (a contest logger) for several years. They are mature
> programs and Thomas, DL2RUM provides excellent support. He has a new
> logging program, RUMlogNG which provides the functionality of both
> programs and is available at not cost through the Apple App store.
>
> I just installed RUMlogNG yesterday, and am still getting it set up. It
> will cooperate with fldigi to provide digital modes and will directly
> run a K3 or KX3. Since the K3S is operationally the same as the K3 as
> far as computer control is concerned, it should also "just work".
>
> NOTE: If anyone wants to load old QSOs into RUMlogNG, read the getting
> started documentation first.
>
> I am also a big fan of cocoaModem for digital modes. It supports
> decoding both the main and sub receivers, which is nice for working
> pileups.
>
> For information on ham radio programs for the Mac, see
> <http://www.machamradio.com/>.
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
>
>
> On 1/27/16 at 10:51 AM, a45wg at sy-edm.com (a45wg) wrote:
>
>> Fellow Hams,
>> I received my K3-S a few weeks ago - and I have been marvelling at
>> it’s features. I still am awaiting the arrival of a rotator - and them
>> I will hoist some Yagi’s up… but in the meantime - I am enjoying the
>> awesome RX/TX on this radio….
>>
>> I used to be quite an active contest station (alas no 4x4x4 here) - on
>> CW/SSB and Occasionally RTTY - so please may I ask for some
>> steerage/advice regarding the best way to connect a K3-S to a PC so I
>> can automate some of the repetition of contest work …. I fully
>> understand and accept "DE TEST” is not everyone’s cup of tea… But I
>> enjoy it at times.
>>
>> It appears that WinKeyer is popular - will that suffice just for CW ?
>> How about Data Modes ??
>>
>> I would prefer not to have 3 or 4 options - but too keep things
>> simple. In the “old days” I used to use a SignaLink - which I found
>> flexible and worthwhile.
>>
>>
>> OS for PC:  Linux or Mac - NOT Windows
>>
>> Many thanks for taking the time to read this
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Tim - A45WG
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