I set up FreeDV once, but it was a while ago. It is exactly the same as setting up any digital mode for radio connections. The difference is that you also need to hook up a headset (or mic and speakers) for the operator. Get the radio side set up first using test tones.
wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Apr 17, 2019, at 4:52 AM, Kev Schache <hillsla...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > Thanks for the info Jim but my problem is that I have no idea how to connect > what with what. > > That's why I was looking for someone who may have used the KX3 with FreeDV, > maybe no one has yet... > > Kev VK5KS > > On 16-Apr-19 5:44 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: >> An inexpensive USB sound card (look for one with line in) say about $15(US) >> and a couple of audio cables is all you need. Set your levels (4 bars with >> 5th flashing on transmit, best decode on receive) and away you go. I am not >> familiar with FreeDV, if it has the ability to do PTT over com port you can >> key with that, otherwise you can set up VOX. KX3 does not do FSK, you have >> to use AFSK. Not a big deal, just keep an eye on the transmit level. >> >> On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 2:58 AM Kev Schache <hillsla...@internode.on.net >> <mailto:hillsla...@internode.on.net>> wrote: >> >> Not knowing anything about digital modes, I've become intrigued by >> FreeDV and figured that maybe I should give it a go. I've read a >> bit, >> watched some relevant YouTube, re-read Don's (W3FPR) article on his >> website and figured I'll need an external sound card. I've also >> checked >> out the FreeDV website and downloaded the software. Now I'm >> looking at >> SignaLink and also West Mountain Radio RIGblaster. The facts are >> though, I haven't got much of a clue, so any help will be great. >> >> Has anyone used either of these products with the KX3 for FreeDV? >> Any >> recommendations ? >> >> Thanks to all in advance >> >> 73 Kev VK5KS >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> >> >> -- >> Jim K0XU >> j...@rhodesend.net <mailto:j...@rhodesend.net> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
