Not talking about visual vs. audio...the point is you don't NEED a computer. If someone is going to bring one, then fine....but it is not necessary. Also...a likely feature in a subsequent firmware version will be to decode the PSK/RTTY to CW so you CAN listen instead of look.
------------------------- 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Jun 19 10:22 , "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" sent: >I don't agree - with CW you tune by ear, for PSK31 / RTTY you need a visual >indication. You're also assuming that the other stations are using PSK31 >(not PSK63) or RTTY with 45.45 / 170Hz. Also it's common to decode digital >signals which are not visible on a waterfall. > >Myself I'm planning on a decent 12" laptop for portable ops with my IC-703, >many now offer up to 4 hours on a standard battery. > >If you can get a K3 out portable with the required power supplies and >associated gubbins then adding laptop is a doddle. > >Simon Brown, HB9DRV > >----- Original Message ----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Exactly the case. With the built-in decoder you can take the K3 someplace >portable >without a computer and still send and receive PSK31/RTTY just as easily as >having a >QSO in CW. > >_______________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Post to: [email protected] >You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
