When working split, is there any reason why I have to be able to decode both the DX (or split station [i.e. W1AW/x]) and the calling station?
It's not absolutely necessary but it makes working split - especially in big pile-ups - much easier if one can tell where the target is listening. With the incessant calling of some stations one simply can not rely of seeing a signal pop up on the P3 or some software based panadapter.
Now, some things on my wish list (way down the road) and I cannot really see how to hook all this up with either the Navigator or a microHAM interface (before you ask, I like lemonade flavored Kool-Aid): P3 SVGA adapter - okay, I know that just goes in the P3 and doesn't have anything to do with the Navigator / microHAM
> KPA500 > KAT500 > W2 wattmeter DigiKeyer II does not effect the use/connection of any of the K-line. The RS-232 connection from DKII connects to the P3 where the computer would normally connect. FSK and PTT connect to the K3 ACC jack using the DB15 Y adapter that is part of the Elecraft optional cable kit. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/15/2014 7:14 AM, Joel Black wrote:
I started this email with another thought in mind. The more I typed, the more I thought I may be wrong about what I was thinking. First, let me emphatically state that I *know* the K3 will just let you plug into a computer sound card - I get that. I like something between my radio and computer; something other than the default sound card if for no other reason than to eliminate the odd beeps and boops over the air. I have used a SignaLink USB and am currently using an E-MU 0204. Now for this disclaimer, I am only a *very* casual contester. In the WPX RTTY contest last weekend, I only operated about 10 hours and that was spread out over 44 hours of the contest (the contest is 48 hours). Most of that was on Saturday. I am a QRS CW operator who prefers manual keying but will use the macros in RUMPed for contest exchanges. I operated for about an hour in the ARRL DX CW contest last night and will probably operate a few more hours on and off through the duration of the contest. I am no where near hard core and I operate in S & P mode. I get serious for one "contest" and that is Field Day (I know, I know, it's not a contest. Really? Why do we keep score then?) where I will sit for hours. I already have CAT control with a GearMo USB-to-4port serial adapter. The reason I ask is that I have lately been using an E-MU 0204 for sound card modes. I've been thinking about purchasing either a Navigator or a microHAM Digi Keyer II. This is where I think I may be wrong in my thinking - the SignaLink USB has only mono receive capability. When working split, is there any reason why I have to be able to decode both the DX (or split station [i.e. W1AW/x]) and the calling station? Even if I were to make the decision to purchase a Navigator / microHAM interface, I'm on a budget so I'd have to sell both the SignaLink USB and the E-MU 0204. The E-MU 0204 can also be used to interface with the I / Q output of my KX3. So, I'm reluctant to sell the 0204. Now, some things on my wish list (way down the road) and I cannot really see how to hook all this up with either the Navigator or a microHAM interface (before you ask, I like lemonade flavored Kool-Aid): P3 SVGA adapter - okay, I know that just goes in the P3 and doesn't have anything to do with the Navigator / microHAM KPA500 KAT500 W2 wattmeter I know this list has an august crowd and I know what I'm asking when I ask for opinions ;) but that's what I need. Then I can make a better decision. 73, Joel - W4JBB ______________________________________________________________ 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
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