[Elecraft] CAT software

[Alan. G4GNX]

I don't want to start an apps war, but I'd like some information so that I 
can make decisions to suit my personal (RF) needs.

I've been gradually putting the new shack together and have connected the K3 
to the PC using an Edgeport USB, 4 port RS232 facility. I've connected 
FLDIGI directly and I've installed LOG4OM, although it's not directly 
connected to the K3 yet. I also have no problems updating firmware on the 
K3, KPA500 and KAT500 as well as the Icom IC7100, all using separate 
discrete ports.

I now need to make a decision on which bridging software to use for RS232 
CAT control (NOT firmware updating). LP-Bridge would seem to be very 
suitable, or possibly OmniRig, but neither quite as convenient as 
Win4K3Suite. There are possibly others, but I don't want to generate a 
massive list here.

I'm happy enough to use the Elecraft Utilities for many things, so I ask 
myself whether I would really need the sophistication of Win4K3Suite, given 
that I'm happy enough to write my own macros and press buttons on the rig 
itself.

Please don't criticise the various products, but I would be very pleased to 
hear real life experiences and constructive comparisons of the suites that 
are available for use with the K3, peripherals and other software, to help 
me decide the best way to go.

73,

Alan. G4GNX