Jim: If you are going to extract an IF sample out of the K2, the Z10000 buffer amplifier can be installed inside the K2 with the internal installation option. This provides a convenient IF output with bandpass filtering, protected against short circuits on the IF sample port connector and with excellent isolation--around 100 dB reverse gain when installed according to the instructions provided with the Z10000 kit.
There's an embarrassingly long manual with the details on installing the Z10000 inside a K2 at http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/elecraft_k3_and_panadapters.htm Jack K8ZOA www.cliftonlaboratories.com Jim Campbell wrote: > Ron, > > I'm not familiar with the Conexant audio device. However, many > laptops do not have a stereo input such as a Line In. The microphone > input is usually mono. You are going to need the stereo/line-in input > in order to have the SDR work correctly. If you don't have such an > input on your laptop you will need an external USB audio adapter. I > am using the SoundBlaster X-Fi USB with my HP laptop. > > As a side note, I have added the Clifton Labs buffer amplifier > (X-10000 ?) to my K2 and am using one of the SoftRock Lites tailored > for the K2 for a panadaptor. Yes, I realize that the K2 doesn't > provide an IF output, but I found that a K2-owner in Germany had > tapped in to the K2 IF and had published the description (in German, > naturally). I think I have a translation of the article around here > somewhere if anyone is interested. > > 73, > > Jim - W4BQP > K2 #2268 > > Ron Midwin wrote: >> >> Fellow Elecraft enthusiasts, >> >> >> >> I just ordered the SoftRock Lite from Tony, KB9YIG, below. I would >> like to be able to observe whatever bandwidth I can around any band I >> am working on my K-3. Since this appears to be a compromise over the >> "Pan Adapter" that is available for ~$300, per Tony's suggestion I >> wonder if any of you have successfully tried this? And how does it >> work? FYI, I have an HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebook PC, AMD Turion X2 >> Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00 GHz, 2.00 GB Memory, 32 Bit Op System, >> with Vista. >> >> >> >> Not sure which sound card is built in. Driver is Conexant High >> Definition Smart Audio 221, if that helps. >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> >> >> RonAE6RH >> >> >> >> >> >> / / >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > 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
