For example, my Split/Clear macros will now tell my P3 to offset the center frequency and change the span setting to make it easy to see where the DX is hearing. My Elecraft KPod is a great tool with 16 macros, but it cannot send instructions to the P3. One thing I have noticed is that you should not let your computer go to sleep if you step away while Win4K3 is running since that will freeze the program requiring a re-boot.īut there is more! The programable macros feature offers a total of 20 macro buttons that will control the K3 and the P3 simultaneously. I can have one or more programs running simultaneously and my K3 works just like I was pushing the buttons on the front of the rig. I have installed all my software programs and each of them works perfectly with Win4K3 and my K3.
The Win4K3 user manual has excellent and well written instructions.
Of course, I was familiar with Virtual Comports having used it with DXLabs/CW Skimmer, but the program is so easy to understand and install a total newbie will have it running in no time. That’s a total of five software programs to control one radio! It was time to test Win4K3 and explore its integration of third-party software. Recently I installed a new PC machine running Windows 10 and it was time to start looking at a new approach since I also wanted to add WSJT-X as an additional logger and CAT control for working the popular new mode JT8. Of course, I couldn't use these programs together to control my radio although DXLabs does have the option of adding one additional program through its Secondary CAT control interface. Finally, since I mostly work CW, I have occasionally used CW Skimmer and Band Master as well.
I also like to use SKCC Logger for casual as well as special event straight key QSOs. I have enjoyed using my K3 for nearly 10 years with CAT control of my radio by N1MM for contesting and DXLabs for general logging.