[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the SDRPlay RSP2

Fri Jan 20 19:48:36 EST 2017

Tom,
     OK. You've just answered a question about what the $100 S/W cw 
generation program is you referred to. Winkeyer is not a software 
package. It is actually a little box that plugs into your computer and 
radio. It is controlled by some program on your computer; I use Win4K3 
for casual operation or N1MM+ for contesting. Your paddle plugs into the 
box  so you can send by computer or by key. Winkeyer is a rather popular 
interface for a lot of software packages. I have one and prefer it to 
just telling my radio to key directly; I found this functions more 
smoothly.

     I operate mostly contesting these days for the purpose of getting a 
5 band DXCC; I'm getting close. My performance in contesting has 
dramatically improved by integrating a number of functions, spectrum 
display, logging, and quick response CW (20-25 WPM). This is 
particularly important if you are going to put in many, many hours. I 
will never get to your level; I just don't have the low loss pipe 
between my ears and fingers.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

------ Original Message ------
From: "Chester Alderman" <aldermant at windstream.net>
To: "'Barry'" <k3ndm at comcast.net>; "'Tom'" <tomb18 at videotron.ca>; 
"'Elecraft'" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: 1/20/2017 7:26:49 PM
Subject: RE: Re[2]: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the 
SDRPlay RSP2

>Hi Barry,
>
>Well I was keeping an eye on Win4K3 because I was looking for a 
>non-contest program that was more modern, but at the time I looked at 
>Win4K3 the only CW generation I could find was done by purchasing a 
>WinKey. I was just corrected by Tom in that he says his program will 
>interface with a keyboard, so I will have to look at it again?! The 
>reason I am interested in keyboard generated CW is because I used to 
>run QRQ in excess of 60 wpm (up to 120 wpm) and I didn't ever attempt 
>to push a mechanical key to those speeds. While I still use the old 
>YPlog for QRQ (it will work, no stutter, up to 200 wpm) and NO, I never 
>got that high!). I also switched to a Dvorak layout keyboard to enable 
>to get my typing speed from about 40 wpm max to around 140 wpm (brief 
>spurts..hihi).
>
>73,
>Tom - W4BQF
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Barry [mailto:k3ndm at comcast.net]
>Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 6:59 PM
>To: Chester Alderman; 'Tom'; 'Elecraft'
>Subject: Re[2]: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the 
>SDRPlay RSP2
>
>Tom,
>      I, too, have been at for a while, but I'm really happy to have the 
>adjunct. I find it is really helpful for contesting, particularly, and 
>pile up busting where you are throwing your call out, and out, and out, 
>etc. Pushing a button to send 599 TU cuts down on fatigue. It's another 
>useful tool in the bag along with the spectrum display that can quickly 
>show where there is activity, but most importantly, I can see where the 
>DX station is working that other guy in a split operation; this works 
>better than having a second receiver.
>
>73,
>Barry
>K3NDM
>
>------ Original Message ------
>From: "Chester Alderman" <aldermant at windstream.net>
>To: "'Tom'" <tomb18 at videotron.ca>; "'Elecraft'"
><el.ecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: 1/20/2017 4:59:14 PM
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the 
>SDRPlay RSP2
>
>>I've been a CW operator for a little more than 65 years, and I still
>>enjoy it. What I can't comprehend about Win4K3 is why should I spend
>>$50 for the program and then have to go spend >$100 for a program that
>>does the CW generation for it?
>>
>>73,
>>Tom - W4BQF
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>>Tom
>>Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 2:29 PM
>>To: Elecraft
>>Subject: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the SDRPlay
>>RSP2
>>
>>Hello,
>>There is a new release of Win4K3Suite.  Of note in this release is
>>support for the new SDRPlay RSP2 in addition to the RSP1.  The SDRPlay
>>can be used with the K3 and the IF output as a Panadapter and with a
>>transmit / receive switch, can also be used with the KX3 and KX2
>>providing a Panadapter display with a maximum span of 2MHz at very low
>>cost.
>>
>>This release also has a new feature allowing Win4K3 to be used with
>>hardware devices that only monitor Elecraft radios like antenna 
>>tuners,
>>third party amps etc.  Traditionally, one would need to make a serial
>>port "Y"
>>cable so
>>that the devices could listen for frequency and band information.  
>>With
>>Win4K3Suite all you need to do is plug your device into a free serial
>>port on your system and then connect to it with Win4K3 telling it what
>>information needs to be sent to the device. No need to fuss with
>>cables.
>>
>>Win4K3Suite is the ultimate Elecraft control program supporting all
>>hardware and seamless integration with many third party software and
>>hardware products.
>>
>>You can find out more about Win4K3Suite by watching these videos
>>https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite
>>
>>and these reviews:
>>https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11214
>>
>>Thanks you for your support!
>>73 Tom
>>va2fsq.com
>>
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