I also use RMS Express with my KX3 using only a simple transformer/attenuator coupling. The only issue I have is with RMS Express not using the DATA mode with Winmor. I get tired of resetting the data mode every time it changes frequency.
John Hendricks K7JLT On Feb 11, 2013, at 7:59, Matthew Zilmer <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey Gil, > > For WL2K and all data modes, just use Line In and Out to your sound device. > You can key the KX3 via the serial port, using DTR or RTS via the USB-Serial > adapter. Doing this requires a current-limiting resistor in series on the > control line (DTR in my case). I'm using 3.3K for mine, and it keys PTT just > fine. > > RMS Express allows a transceiver choice of "Elecraft Radios" in the Radio > Setup. I've got that choice selected, running in "Digital" mode (Digital > USB). There are two serial ports shown, one for control and the other for > PTT. I have two virtual ports (COM19, 20) running through LP Bridge, > connected to COM3. COM20 is used to key the KX3, and COM19 is used to > control the radio (frequency, mainly). > > Elecraft sells a cable set specifically for this type of use (KX3-PCKT). The > quality is better than average and the cost is only $20. > > 73, > Matt Zilmer, W6NIA / NNN0UET SCA > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gil G. > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 3:50 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] and RMS Express, Winlink. > > Hello, > > I am wondering if I really need a Signalink USB box to use RMS Express...? > Wouldn't just the audio input/output work? > Or, can the USB cable that comes with the KX3 for firmware updates be used? > Any suggestion would be appreciated, thanks, > > Gil. > -- > PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
