[Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

[K8TE]

It's already possible to use a K3 without a computer.  I've done that in the
middle of a contest when I had to re-boot my computer.  I logged on paper
until I had access to the log when I added those contacts.

Regarding computer-related problems, having provided on-line and telephone
tech support for Gateway, the majority of troubles with which I helped were
user-induced.  I liken the issue to when I had responsibility for a small
phone system--lack of knowledge on using that "tool."  I assert we need to
have sufficient knowledge to operate and maintain our computers, just like
our radios.  Sometimes we need to seek help from others, often found on this
list.

I also assert too many ops aren't conversant with their equipment and much
less with their equipment manuals.  Of course, we all do dumb things and I
am near the top of that list.  Still, I update my PDF manuals and make use
of them.  For Windows, Google is your friend.  It is more useful than trying
to find help on Microsoft's web site, in my experience.

I use electronic loggers for many reasons.  Except for the fine products at
QRPWorks, I use a computer and the appropriate logger.  I am a keyboard wiz
and can type much faster than I can print.  BTW, I have often used the K3
Utility with a USB hub.  But, not all USB hubs are created equal and I
always bypass a hub when troubleshooting connectivity issues.

I would rather have the K4 firmware space used for features rather than
replacing functions best done on a computer or other external device.  It is
2019 and computers belong in our shacks, IMHO.  On SOTA peaks, that may be a
different story.  Still, I prefer a non-radio solution for logging, like a
notebook computer, than having a logger in my radio.  Save that battery for
operating!  Just my humble (or not) opinion.

BTW, I enjoyed several conversations with Elecraft personnel at the IDXC
this weekend and with Bill, AE6JV.  I also noticed WA6HHQ on APRS.  It was
an excellent convention once again and I hope the plans to move it to the
Wyndham next year revert back to the Visalia Convention Center with its
larger facilities.

73, Bill, K8TE

So, speaking of the K4 . . . 

When Eric asked a few weeks ago what we might like to have if there were to
be a next generation transceiver, near the top of my list was adding
whatever it would take to make it unnecessary to connect the transceiver to
an outboard computer -- so far as reasonably possible -- ever, for anything. 
Eric eventually closed that thread and I don't mean to reopen the wider
question.  But would something along those lines ease the kinds of problems
we've been reading about here lately?

Ted, KN1CBR



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