As a counter to Jeff's perspective, I find that similar things which are
integrated inside the radio will slave that radio to one particular way
of providing that function. Times change, desires change, but that
radio is locked into the past because of the 'way things were done back
then'.
Moving such functions into a small external box or cable is much
preferable IMHO.
Although it is great that RTTY and PSK31 are built into the K3, I wonder
how long those modes will be used *in the same manner* that they are
today. Of course, since the K3 does many things in downloadable
firmware, future changes may be possible - but still it would be even
more flexible to use a small interface box. That is just my opinion and
preferences - they do not have to agree with yours, and I don't want to
argue about it with anyone, just pointing out that what is 'best' for
one is not necessarily 'best' for all of us.
73,
Don W3FPR
Jeff Stai wrote:
From my perspective, those keying circuits want to be inside the radio,
safe from harm. Is there any reason why they weren't made part of the
radio - or why I shouldn't put them in when I get my K3? (Assuming of
course I can get into that part to do so...)
Thanks! - jeff wk6i
Rick Tavan N6XI wrote:
It was very easy to integrate - just
a DE9-DE15 cable with two resistor-transistor keying circuits
in the DE9 shell gave me true FSK.
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