[Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I commented earlier regarding Windows 10.   If you have ever had a 
program crash or the computer lock up, then you most likely will have 
command line fragments on your computer.  Some of these may not cause 
issues but some may.    To be safe, use a software application to clean 
and clear the Cache and clean the Registry. There are several good ones 
that are FREE.   {The best kind for hams}

Our IT staff would often write a fault found as a "PICNIC". Problem In 
Chair Not In Computer.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 4/16/2019 11:55 AM, K8TE wrote:
> 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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