[Elecraft] Windows Needed

[Barry]

Tommy,
     You question seems straight forward, but it is a little complicated. 
If all you need is just a logging program, almost anything will do. 
However, if you want to go beyond that, the majority of good software is 
Windows based, like CW Skimmer. Windows emulations today are pretty 
good, but occasionally do cause problems. I guess I would stay with a PC 
for overall simplicity.

     I have a KX3 which I operate with Win4K3, CW Skimmer, HRD, FLDIGI, 
N1MM+, and a few other packages. At some point you may decide to try out 
some some other modes or configurations. Therefore, another reason to go 
PC..

73,
Barry
K3NDM

------ Original Message ------
From: "Tommy Judson via Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: 5/1/2020 8:38:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Windows Needed

>Good Morning Clay,
>
>Thank you for the offer to chat.  I’m overwhelmed with the info available and compliments posted here and other places on the Elecraft equipment.  Near as I can remember the last time I worked 75 meter phone was as a net control on the 3961 net in the early 70’s.  I am absolutely out of touch with the whole realm of HF ham radio.
>
>So fast forward to today while in retirement I would like to work some 40 meter CW and reading various postings on the .www the products from Elecraft kept coming up - especially all the raves on their receivers.  I do remember the saying, “if you can’t hear them, you can’t work them”.  So here I am wanting to buy a KXN so I can go out and sit under a tree and do a little ham radio.
>
>I’ve read enough to want to get a KX3 so downloaded its user manual.  Moving through it I ran across a sentence saying there was a need for a cable to hook to a PC…oops, that sounded like the Elecraft system was only compatible with Bill Gate's stuff and not Steve Job’s - darn.
>
>My question now is should I get software to provide a fake Windows platform for Elecraft or get a real PC and use it as a dedicated option with a KX3? If the later what would be the best choice to purchase?
>
>Would really appreciate hearing from you or anyone with a creditable opinion/knowledge on this subject.
>
>73, Tommy
>
>
>>
>>  Well, you came to the right place.? The folks here in THIS group are the
>>  ones who got me headed in the right direction.
>>
>>  Then of course, David Shoaf and his crew at Elecraft spent the requisite
>>  time to get me the best bang for my buck for initial config, AND helped
>>  me make a logical plan for maxing out the upgrades as additional funding
>>  became available.
>>
>>  Got my K3s/P3 combo maxed out with THE very LAST NIB 2nd Receiver on the
>>  shelf....? Talk about sneaking in under the wire.
>>
>>  You will likely want to do something similar in the K4? K-Line....
>>
>>  Feel free to contact me directly and we can chat to your heart's content
>>  about Elecraft....? I am all about "paying it forward".
>>  Of course, there are much smarter and more experienced folks out in
>>  Elecraft land than me....? especially as regards the soon to be
>>  available K4...
>>
>>  73, and welcome to the support group for the best amateur radio ON THE
>>  PLANET!
>>
>>  ______________________
>>  Clay Autery, KY5G
>>  (318) 518-1389
>>
>
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