[Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

[Jack Brindle]

I would not call CocoaModem orphaned. It is open-source, and when things break, we (myself included) are trying to fix them.
It is not well supported, however.

And, it works pretty well under OS X 10.11.3 (El Capitan) on my Mac mini.

- Jack, W6FB


> On Jan 27, 2016, at 2:53 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> > 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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