[Elecraft] logging/k3s control program

[Ross Primrose]

That's exactly the combination I recommend and use with my K3 (no S)...

73, Ross N4RP

On 6/4/2016 4:00 PM, Cliff Frescura wrote:
> Hi Jerry,
>
> In regard to:
>
> "4)      It should have support for contest operating."
>
> Most general purpose logging programs have some contesting capabilities, but
> there are many aspects of contesting that really necessitate the use of a
> dedicated contest logging program.
>
> I would suggest you start with a dedicated general purpose logging program
> (my preference is DXLab - http://dxlabsuite.com/ ) and then add a dedicated
> contest logging program (my preference is N1MM -
> http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php ).
>
> 73,
>
> Cliff K3LL/6
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry
> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2016 12:39 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] logging/k3s control program
>
> Now that I have been operating my K3S for several months 'barefoot' (no
> computer) I realize I need a logging/control program. In searching the
> interwebby one can be overwhelmed with the myriad of software available. I
> would appreciate any input for my needs. I apologize if the following are
> pretty much standard in all programs.
>
> 1)      I am primarily a dx chaser so a comprehensive log program should
> include auto matching to notify me if I have already worked a station and
> keep track of dxcc by band.
>
> 2)      It should have a field for entering notes (perhaps user defined
> fields?)
>
> 3)      It should support cw, rtty & some digital modes - which ones? I
> haven't a clue as I have never used a digital mode but intend to.
>
> 4)      It should have support for contest operating.
>
> 5)      It should be able to auto dump to LOTW.
>
> 6)      I should be able to export the entire database in some readable form
> (suitable for Excel, etc)
>
> 7)      It should be able to fully control the k3s/p3 (or is this something
> I should have a separate program for?)
>
> To me it seems this is the list I need but the problem is I'm not confident
> that I even know all the right questions to ask :(
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Jerry, k1tgx
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