[Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

[Bill Frantz]

Use the Elecraft USB <--> RS232 with the 3.5mm plug to connect 
the KX3 to your computer for firmware updates with the KX3 
Utility and for CAT control with various digital mode programs 
including wsjt-x. This interface will also allow many logging 
programs to automatically read the frequency and mode from the KX3.

BTW, I use RUMlogNG from the Apple App store for logging. 
Skookumlogger is also a good contest logger, and can handle 
rover mode for VHF contests. Signing /R makes RUMlogNG think you 
are operating from Russia.

I have used both a SignaLink and a $4 USB audio interface (from 
Amazon) for audio. With the $4 interface, I had to include a pad 
to lower the output level of the KX3 so it didn't overload the 
microphone input ot the interface.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 1/27/19 at 9:08 AM, steve.grimaud at gmail.com (Steve Grimaud 
(Gmail)) wrote:

>I'm trying to find a good new or used Macbook or Mac mini to 
>begin using with my KX3. I had used a PC with ASUS Xonar U7 
>and/or Signalink USB. What will I need to keep, drop or use in 
>a different way to get a Mac unit working with my KX3? I'm 
>especially interested in digital signals. Who here knows what 
>works best.
>
>73
>
>Steve w3swg
>
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