Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
Thanks so much for all of the replies. I think I'll stick with the K3 for now. I have the P3 so it will be fun to see how this all works. Emory I may shoot you off a PM if I have problems getting it working. I hope that's OK. 73 Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530p7570567.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
Stan, I use both the K3 and KX3 for various digital modes. I have both connected to a Signalink USB. They both work very well for digital using the Signalink USB. I would say the K3 is a little better since it is more flexible, you can leave the digital connections in place and not have to disconnect the mic on the KX3 when you want to use SSB. Plus the K3 can provide a little more power when needed. If you have any other questions let me know. 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Stan AE7UT Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
I have been doing PSK with 5 watts for several years. WHile many people report running 10 to 100 watts, 5 seems to get the job done for me, although I have a long list of stories about, The one that got away. I did a bunch of RTTY at 5 watts in the North American QSP Party RTTY contest (my first real contest experience). I never lacked for contacts, although I missed one at the very end because the other guy could not read me. After about 4 repeats, he went off with 40 seconds to go and got another contact, so I don't feel too bad. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 2/28/13 at 4:43 PM, ae7...@gmail.com (Stan AE7UT) wrote: I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? --- Bill Frantz| If the site is supported by | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | ads, you are the product.| 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
My k2, k3 and kx3 do great on digital. I run 5 watt most the time. I have run 25 watts before. But 5 watts have made many contacts in cw and psk31. Good luck Gerald. On Feb 28, 2013 6:43 PM, Stan AE7UT ae7...@gmail.com wrote: I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
You will not be running digital modes with 12W on the KX3. It is rated for 5W on digital modes. Some people prefer to run it it at 3W. I've seen photos of one KX3 modified with a big heat sink and fan for higher power on digital modes. For modes that require extreme frequency stability (e.g. JT65), you may be better off with the K3. The KX3 does have an optional calibration procedure for better temperature compensation, but the K3 is probably better out of the box and has additional options for frequency stabilization. wunder K6WRU On Feb 28, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Stan AE7UT wrote: I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes
I use my KX3 with an isolating (transformer) attenuating cord @ 5 watts with a 24 foot wire antenna and it works very well. Tried to keep it simple with the KX3 for portable operation. I use a SignaLink USB with my K3 it also works. very well @ 10 watts. John Hendricks K7JLT On Feb 28, 2013, at 16:43, Stan AE7UT ae7...@gmail.com wrote: I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3? I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't done digital for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. Thanks Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-vs-KX3-for-digital-modes-tp7570530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
