The KX3 DATA A mode bypasses audio processing and TX EQ. --wunder, K6WRU On Sep 17, 2013, at 12:24 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> > I think "serious DXpedition use with digital ... modes" and the KX3 > are a bit of an oxymoron. The KX3 lacks dedicated a fixed level audio > output (independent of the operator monitor [headphone] level and any > receive equalization) and a dedicated line level audio input with input > level independent of the SSB mic gain, clipping/compression controls > and transmit equalization. > > Both of those features are a must for serious digital operation. > The independent, fixed level receive output means there are significant > "level conflicts" between operator needs and the needs of the digital > software. It also represents a real potential for hearing damage if > the digital software requires a high audio level and headphones are > plugged in with the level too high. > > The lack of an input that bypasses audio processing and TX EQ also > creates the possibility of signal distortion and/or excess IMD > generation in the audio stages *prior to modulation. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > >> On Sep 17, 2013, at 9:00 AM, [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Message: 6 >>> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:40:16 -0500 >>> From: CRAIG W BEHRENS <[email protected]> >>> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, Elecraft List >>> For-eMails <[email protected]> >>> Subject: [Elecraft] RIGblaster Advantage for Serious Digital Modes >>> with KX3? >>> Message-ID: <[email protected]> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >>> >>> I'm looking at different approaches for a compact interface unit to use >>> with my KX3 and MicroSoft Surface Pro Tablet PC. >>> The KX3 has some neat built in features for light field use, but I need to >>> be set-up for serious DXpedition use with the digital (and other) modes. >>> Anyone have any experience in this area that could help me pull such a >>> system (or similar approach) together? >>> >>> 72/73 & DX, >>> Craig W. Behrens -- NM4T >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 -- Walter Underwood [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ 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
