Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Mark via Elecraft]

Lyle KK7P wrote:
"The IQ output is not processed by the DSP.  A signal above OR below the 
carrier will show up.  There is no opposite sideband rejection."

I think the point of Lyle's response was missed.  Signals in both sidebands 
will be displayed on the FLDIGI waterfall! 

What does this mean?  If you have the KX3 tuned to 7.100, and you see a signal 
on the waterfall at 7.102, that station may actually be on 7.102 as displayed 
on the waterfall, which is OK since FLDIGI will then transmit back to the 
station on that frequency.  But if the station is actually on 7.098, it will 
still be displayed at 7.102 on the warerfall, but FLDIGI will then transmit on 
7.102 since it doesn't know which sideband the signal is in.  You will end up 
transmitting 4Khz above the other station's frequency.

Why doesn't SDR software have the same problem?  Because SDR software uses the 
phase information in the In-phase and Quadrature signals to determine which 
sideband the signal is in.  

Using the phone jack for FLDIGI allows the SDR routines in the KX3 DSP to do 
this, thereby eliminating the signals in the unused sideband.

I hope that makes some sense.  Unfortunately, this can be difficult to explain 
via email.


Mark
KE6BB

 Original message From: Lyle Johnson  Date: 
12/2/16  12:57 PM  (GMT-08:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: 
[Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI 
Kevin,

The IQ output is not processed by the DSP.  A signal above OR below the 
carrier will show up.  There is no opposite sideband rejection.

A signal from the headphone jack will have the opposite sideband removed 
or significantly reduced in amplitude.

73,

Lyle KK7P


> On 12/2/2016 2:43 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:
>> When using the KX3 with fldigi can I use the RX I/Q output from the 
>> radio
>> to the computer? I can't find any reference to i/q in the fldigi docs so
>> I'm assuming the answer is no but thought I'd ask before giving up.

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Nr4c]

You're only using one of the signals, either I or Q and  at very low level. I 
believe you'd get better service with the phones output. Fldigi is only looking 
at the tip signal 

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> On Dec 2, 2016, at 2:57 PM, John Pitz  wrote:
> 
> 
> I have been and it seems to work just fine.  I have made contacts using
> that setup with PSK31 and have decoded PSK31, RTTY, as well as one other
> mode-can't remember which at the moment.  I have also been told rather
> emphatically that fldigi would not work with the IQ signal.  My
> experience is it works just fine.  The width of the spectrum is quite a
> bit less than what I think a full panadaptor would give.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Fri, 2016-12-02 at 14:43 -0500, Kevin - K4VD wrote:
>> 
>> When using the KX3 with fldigi can I use the RX I/Q output from the radio
>> to the computer? I can't find any reference to i/q in the fldigi docs so
>> I'm assuming the answer is no but thought I'd ask before giving up.
>> 
>> Kev K4VD
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Nr4c]

Yes. The answer is NO!

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> On Dec 2, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Kevin - K4VD  wrote:
> 
> When using the KX3 with fldigi can I use the RX I/Q output from the radio
> to the computer? I can't find any reference to i/q in the fldigi docs so
> I'm assuming the answer is no but thought I'd ask before giving up.
> 
> Kev K4VD
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Kevin - K4VD]

John, that's exactly why I was asking about I/Q - to free up the phone jack
but a wide spectrum display would have been nice in fldigi.

Ask Barry suggests, keeping the I/Q jack open allows the use of CW Skimmer
(use it on my Flex, not on the KX3 yet) or Win4K3. I own win4k3 but not
fully using it yet. I'll slowly work into integrating other tools into a
package but each one does add it's own complexity to the mix.

73,
Kev K4VD

On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 5:01 PM, John Pitz  wrote:

> There is also no harm in using IQ.  If you are jumping from digital to
> ssb you may not want to be continuously plugging and unplugging any more
> cables than necessary.
>
>
> On Fri, 2016-12-02 at 12:41 -0800, Walter Underwood wrote:
>
> > There is no advantage to using the I/Q output for fldigi. It only cares
> about one channel,
> > so use the regular audio output.
> >
> > wunder
> > K6WRU
> > Walter Underwood
> > CM87wj
> > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
> >
> > > On Dec 2, 2016, at 12:25 PM, Jim Brown 
> wrote:
> > >
> > > On Fri,12/2/2016 12:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> > >> Fldigi and other similar applications only use the left channel.
> > >
> > > Yes. MMTTY can be set to decode L or R, but only transmits Mono. 2Tone
> (an excellent RTTY program) can easily be set to RX and TX on L or R.
> WSJT-X can easily select L and R for both TX and RX, but WSJT10 is left
> channel only. Development of WSJT has shifted to WSJT-X, with more
> modulation schemes added to WSJT-X as time goes by, and it is intended to
> eventually replace WSJT10 for all modes. Before you fall in love with any
> digital mode software, check out its limitations in this regard.
> > >
> > > 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[John Pitz]

There is also no harm in using IQ.  If you are jumping from digital to
ssb you may not want to be continuously plugging and unplugging any more
cables than necessary.


On Fri, 2016-12-02 at 12:41 -0800, Walter Underwood wrote:

> There is no advantage to using the I/Q output for fldigi. It only cares about 
> one channel,
> so use the regular audio output. 
> 
> wunder
> K6WRU
> Walter Underwood
> CM87wj
> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
> 
> > On Dec 2, 2016, at 12:25 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> > 
> > On Fri,12/2/2016 12:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> >> Fldigi and other similar applications only use the left channel. 
> > 
> > Yes. MMTTY can be set to decode L or R, but only transmits Mono. 2Tone (an 
> > excellent RTTY program) can easily be set to RX and TX on L or R. WSJT-X 
> > can easily select L and R for both TX and RX, but WSJT10 is left channel 
> > only. Development of WSJT has shifted to WSJT-X, with more modulation 
> > schemes added to WSJT-X as time goes by, and it is intended to eventually 
> > replace WSJT10 for all modes. Before you fall in love with any digital mode 
> > software, check out its limitations in this regard.
> > 
> > 73, Jim K9YC
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Barry]

Kevin,
The simplest approach I found was to use a SignaLink USB plugged 
into the audiophones out. I then used an amplified computer speaker 
connected to the aux out of the SignaLink. This way I had to make no 
cable or wiring change to go to a digital mode, except to replace the 
mic with the cable FROM the signaLink. I could control audio levels very 
easily this way.


You really want to leave the I&Q available for spectrum display and 
using CW Skimmer, if you use it; I do. You may want to look at Ham Radio 
Deluxe and Win4K3. This will allow some pretty slick station 
integration.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Kevin - K4VD" 
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Sent: 12/2/2016 4:30:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI


​OK - I got the answer concerning I/Q audio to fldigi. No advantage as
fldigi does not process I/Q signals. Maybe I'll drop a feature request 
on
the fldigi forum. It would be nice to see a nice, wide swath of a band. 
I

know Win4K3​ and PX3 and maybe some other tools are available but I was
kind of looking to simplify things. Fldigi seems to have most 
everything

wrapped into one package (many modes, logging, rig control, waterfall)
except support for I/Q and wsjt modes. I'm trying to find that balance
between having it all and reducing complexity. Figure that one out! :)

Thanks again,
Kevin K4VD
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Kevin - K4VD]

​OK - I got the answer concerning I/Q audio to fldigi. No advantage as
fldigi does not process I/Q signals. Maybe I'll drop a feature request on
the fldigi forum. It would be nice to see a nice, wide swath of a band. I
know Win4K3​ and PX3 and maybe some other tools are available but I was
kind of looking to simplify things. Fldigi seems to have most everything
wrapped into one package (many modes, logging, rig control, waterfall)
except support for I/Q and wsjt modes. I'm trying to find that balance
between having it all and reducing complexity. Figure that one out! :)

Thanks again,
Kevin K4VD
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Lyle Johnson]

Kevin,

The IQ output is not processed by the DSP.  A signal above OR below the 
carrier will show up.  There is no opposite sideband rejection.


A signal from the headphone jack will have the opposite sideband removed 
or significantly reduced in amplitude.


73,

Lyle KK7P



On 12/2/2016 2:43 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:
When using the KX3 with fldigi can I use the RX I/Q output from the 
radio

to the computer? I can't find any reference to i/q in the fldigi docs so
I'm assuming the answer is no but thought I'd ask before giving up.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Walter Underwood]

There is no advantage to using the I/Q output for fldigi. It only cares about 
one channel,
so use the regular audio output. 

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Dec 2, 2016, at 12:25 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> On Fri,12/2/2016 12:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Fldigi and other similar applications only use the left channel. 
> 
> Yes. MMTTY can be set to decode L or R, but only transmits Mono. 2Tone (an 
> excellent RTTY program) can easily be set to RX and TX on L or R. WSJT-X can 
> easily select L and R for both TX and RX, but WSJT10 is left channel only. 
> Development of WSJT has shifted to WSJT-X, with more modulation schemes added 
> to WSJT-X as time goes by, and it is intended to eventually replace WSJT10 
> for all modes. Before you fall in love with any digital mode software, check 
> out its limitations in this regard.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Jim Brown]

On Fri,12/2/2016 12:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Fldigi and other similar applications only use the left channel. 


Yes. MMTTY can be set to decode L or R, but only transmits Mono. 2Tone 
(an excellent RTTY program) can easily be set to RX and TX on L or R. 
WSJT-X can easily select L and R for both TX and RX, but WSJT10 is left 
channel only. Development of WSJT has shifted to WSJT-X, with more 
modulation schemes added to WSJT-X as time goes by, and it is intended 
to eventually replace WSJT10 for all modes. Before you fall in love with 
any digital mode software, check out its limitations in this regard.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Don Wilhelm]

Kev,

I tried that very early on and found that the signal amplitude was 
really not adequate for my tastes - but it did work.

So I guess it all depends on your soundcard and its gain.

Fldigi and other similar applications only use the left channel.  A 
panadapter application will use both.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/2/2016 2:43 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:

When using the KX3 with fldigi can I use the RX I/Q output from the radio
to the computer? I can't find any reference to i/q in the fldigi docs so
I'm assuming the answer is no but thought I'd ask before giving up.

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[John Pitz]

I have been and it seems to work just fine.  I have made contacts using
that setup with PSK31 and have decoded PSK31, RTTY, as well as one other
mode-can't remember which at the moment.  I have also been told rather
emphatically that fldigi would not work with the IQ signal.  My
experience is it works just fine.  The width of the spectrum is quite a
bit less than what I think a full panadaptor would give.



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> When using the KX3 with fldigi can I use the RX I/Q output from the radio
> to the computer? I can't find any reference to i/q in the fldigi docs so
> I'm assuming the answer is no but thought I'd ask before giving up.
> 
> Kev K4VD
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[Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Kevin - K4VD]

When using the KX3 with fldigi can I use the RX I/Q output from the radio
to the computer? I can't find any reference to i/q in the fldigi docs so
I'm assuming the answer is no but thought I'd ask before giving up.

Kev K4VD
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Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 and fldigi

[Dave B via Elecraft]

On 19/03/16 18:43, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:

Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:43:42 -0400
From: Stan
To:"elecraft@mailman.qth.net"  
Subject: [Elecraft] Kx3 and fldigi
Message-ID:<2d86d49b-6649-4ea1-99b6-714eaa97c...@gmail.com>
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   Anyone here tried rig control for the KX3 using fldigi and received a 
init:_IO error message? I've recently been dabbling in the digital modes and 
can't seem to find a specific answer to the issue. My web searches aren't 
helping much either. I've tried reconfiguring setting based on suggestions and 
instructions but can seem to pin point the solution. Im using windows 7 and a 
signalink unit. I can key tx manually but cannot get the rig controls initiate 
for using hamlib or rigCAT.
If any one can point me in the right direction for answers that would be very 
helpful.

Thank You


If you use Fldigi's RigCAT method, you'll need to edit the K3.XML file 
to suit the KX3 better.   IIRC someone said they had a KX3.XML file, but 
I forget who.


If you wish to edit the K3 XML file, use the excellent editor "Geany" 
(Windows or Linux) as that has the ability to format the listing and 
highlight the syntax of XML files.


Hamlib's K3 backend sort of works, but is less than optimum, plus Hamlib 
has serious functionality issues on many Windows systems I find...


Flrig:  "Mostly" works, but there are issues with the control command 
ranges (especially the RF gain, and Filter settings) while swapping A/B 
VFO's is fraught with trouble...


I've recently been working on the KX3 backend within Flrig and have 
sorted out some of the issues, but A/B VFO swapping is still buggy, plus 
one or two other much more minor wrinkles remain...I've just not had 
enough of the right sort of contiguous free time to get deep enough in 
to even learn exactly what Flrig is trying to do to the radio that P's 
it off so much.


I'll contact Dave W1HKJ and get him to merge in what I have working so 
far, into the production run of Flrig.   But, that wont be this weekend, 
as we have a house full of grandchildren at this time, and I need eyes 
in the back of my head!


Though the K3 and KX3 share many features, the devil is in the detail 
down in the weeds, when you start commanding the things over a remote 
control link.


73.

Dave G0WBX.

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Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 and fldigi

[W Paul Mills]

Have you loaded KX3.xml needed for RigCat? Get it at
.
Also read the notes at the top of the KX3.xml file.(Can be opened with a
text editor.)

You may also want to try to control via flrig. You will need to read the
fldigi manual on how to set this up.

Latest files for fldigi are at:


Latest files for flrig are at:


Chose the appropriate file for your operating system. Manuals are
available in the same directories.

Mentor assistance is available on the following Yahoo groups:

  * linuxham  - primarily for Linux and OS X users
  * NBEMSham  - support for using the entire suite in an EMCOMM environment
all operating systems
  * winfldigi - for users on Windows OS.

Hope something here will help get you going.



On 03/18/2016 09:43 PM, Stan wrote:
>   Anyone here tried rig control for the KX3 using fldigi and received a 
> init:_IO error message? I've recently been dabbling in the digital modes and 
> can't seem to find a specific answer to the issue. My web searches aren't 
> helping much either. I've tried reconfiguring setting based on suggestions 
> and instructions but can seem to pin point the solution. Im using windows 7 
> and a signalink unit. I can key tx manually but cannot get the rig controls 
> initiate for using hamlib or rigCAT.
> If any one can point me in the right direction for answers that would be very 
> helpful.
> 
> Thank You
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Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 and fldigi

[Mark, KE6BB via Elecraft]

Re:  "...cannot get the rig controls initiate for using hamlib or rigCAT."
I had same issue here, although occasionally  it would work fine.  I finally 
downloaded FLRIG from the FLDIGI download page and started using it instead of 
hamlib or rigcat.   It has worked reliably for several years now.
Markars: KE6BB 
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[Elecraft] Kx3 and fldigi

[Stan]

  Anyone here tried rig control for the KX3 using fldigi and received a 
init:_IO error message? I've recently been dabbling in the digital modes and 
can't seem to find a specific answer to the issue. My web searches aren't 
helping much either. I've tried reconfiguring setting based on suggestions and 
instructions but can seem to pin point the solution. Im using windows 7 and a 
signalink unit. I can key tx manually but cannot get the rig controls initiate 
for using hamlib or rigCAT.
If any one can point me in the right direction for answers that would be very 
helpful.

Thank You
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Joel Black]

I think most of those on the linuxham (or Win Fldigi) group would 
recommend you use Flrig to control your radio when using Fldigi. There 
is a version of Flrig for each of the three major OS's. I *do* suggest 
you join one or the other group - linuxham for Linux and OS X, Win 
Fldigi for windows.


I use Fldigi with Flrig with my K3. When I get a chance, I will get my 
KX3 set up to run with Fldigi/Flrig, but it will be either Friday or 
Saturday before I can do that. Either way, I use macros within Fldigi to 
control the modes on my radio especially on MARS nets where phone and 
digital are used on the same frequency. Receiving data is not a huge 
deal in USB (phone) but I still prefer to use a macro to swap between 
USB and DATA A. You do have to make sure you set the *correct* data mode.


73,
Joel - W4JBB

On 4/22/14, 8:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
You might want to try using RigCAT instead of HamLib  - choose K3 if 
KX3 is not available.
The only function necessary is PTT keying and the proper display of 
frequency on the waterfall.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/22/2014 8:50 PM, Adrien Dessemond wrote:

Don,

My error I apologize, "AUDIO A" should be read as "DATA A" in my
original post. My concern was the transmission mode used by the KX3
once FLDIG triggered a data transmission as it does not seem to stay
in "DATA A" mode anymore, I will dig inside the Hamlib ...  :-) Thank
you your answers.

73,

Adrien VE2AKS


2014-04-22 20:14 GMT-04:00 Don Wilhelm :

Adrien,

I am confused by your statement that you see "AUDIO A" on the LCD.
There is no "AUDIO A" mode and no characters on the LCD indicate that
information.  Yes, there is a "DATA A" Data sub-mode that should be 
selected

for soundcard data modes (except for RTTY where "AFSK A" provides added
advantages for RTTY).

For most soundcard data modes, you would want to use DATA A submode 
in USB.

RTTY normally uses LSB, but RTTY is best used in AFSK A data sub-mode.

Your data mode software application and the KX3 default settings may be
"fighting each other".

73,
Don W3FPR


On 4/20/2014 4:18 PM, Adrien Dessemond wrote:

Hi,


I am trying to use a KX3 with FLDIGI to do some PSK31 QSO. The KX3 is
connected to the computer via a serial cable and FLDIGI has been set
up to use the hamlib ("K3/KX3 beta") and I manually put the KX3 in
"DATA-A"  mode: I can see "USB", "TX DATA" and "AUDIO-A" on the KX3's
LCD. However whenever I transmit some data with FLDIGI, the "USB"
indicator turns off. Is the rig still in AUDIO-A mode ("TX DATA" is
still shown)?  Else which transmission mode I am supposed to use in
FLDIGI for that rig? PCKTUSB/PCKTLSB or simply USB/LSB?







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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Bill Frantz]

Consider disconnecting the RS-232 connection and leaving the 
audio connection. Then use VOX to key the transmitter. If that 
leaves the mode unchanged, then something from HamLib is 
changing the settings on the KX3.


Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

On 4/22/14 at 6:28 PM, d...@w3fpr.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote:


You might want to try using RigCAT instead of HamLib  - choose K3 if KX3 is not 
available.
The only function necessary is PTT keying and the proper display of frequency 
on the waterfall.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/22/2014 8:50 PM, Adrien Dessemond wrote:

Don,

My error I apologize, "AUDIO A" should be read as "DATA A" in my
original post. My concern was the transmission mode used by the KX3
once FLDIG triggered a data transmission as it does not seem to stay
in "DATA A" mode anymore, I will dig inside the Hamlib ...  :-) Thank
you your answers.

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working, the
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going down,

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Don Wilhelm]

You might want to try using RigCAT instead of HamLib  - choose K3 if KX3 
is not available.
The only function necessary is PTT keying and the proper display of 
frequency on the waterfall.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/22/2014 8:50 PM, Adrien Dessemond wrote:

Don,

My error I apologize, "AUDIO A" should be read as "DATA A" in my
original post. My concern was the transmission mode used by the KX3
once FLDIG triggered a data transmission as it does not seem to stay
in "DATA A" mode anymore, I will dig inside the Hamlib ...  :-) Thank
you your answers.

73,

Adrien VE2AKS


2014-04-22 20:14 GMT-04:00 Don Wilhelm :

Adrien,

I am confused by your statement that you see "AUDIO A" on the LCD.
There is no "AUDIO A" mode and no characters on the LCD indicate that
information.  Yes, there is a "DATA A" Data sub-mode that should be selected
for soundcard data modes (except for RTTY where "AFSK A" provides added
advantages for RTTY).

For most soundcard data modes, you would want to use DATA A submode in USB.
RTTY normally uses LSB, but RTTY is best used in AFSK A data sub-mode.

Your data mode software application and the KX3 default settings may be
"fighting each other".

73,
Don W3FPR


On 4/20/2014 4:18 PM, Adrien Dessemond wrote:

Hi,


I am trying to use a KX3 with FLDIGI to do some PSK31 QSO. The KX3 is
connected to the computer via a serial cable and FLDIGI has been set
up to use the hamlib ("K3/KX3 beta") and I manually put the KX3 in
"DATA-A"  mode: I can see "USB", "TX DATA" and "AUDIO-A" on the KX3's
LCD. However whenever I transmit some data with FLDIGI, the "USB"
indicator turns off. Is the rig still in AUDIO-A mode ("TX DATA" is
still shown)?  Else which transmission mode I am supposed to use in
FLDIGI for that rig? PCKTUSB/PCKTLSB or simply USB/LSB?







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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Adrien Dessemond]

Don,

My error I apologize, "AUDIO A" should be read as "DATA A" in my
original post. My concern was the transmission mode used by the KX3
once FLDIG triggered a data transmission as it does not seem to stay
in "DATA A" mode anymore, I will dig inside the Hamlib ...  :-) Thank
you your answers.

73,

Adrien VE2AKS


2014-04-22 20:14 GMT-04:00 Don Wilhelm :
> Adrien,
>
> I am confused by your statement that you see "AUDIO A" on the LCD.
> There is no "AUDIO A" mode and no characters on the LCD indicate that
> information.  Yes, there is a "DATA A" Data sub-mode that should be selected
> for soundcard data modes (except for RTTY where "AFSK A" provides added
> advantages for RTTY).
>
> For most soundcard data modes, you would want to use DATA A submode in USB.
> RTTY normally uses LSB, but RTTY is best used in AFSK A data sub-mode.
>
> Your data mode software application and the KX3 default settings may be
> "fighting each other".
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 4/20/2014 4:18 PM, Adrien Dessemond wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>>
>> I am trying to use a KX3 with FLDIGI to do some PSK31 QSO. The KX3 is
>> connected to the computer via a serial cable and FLDIGI has been set
>> up to use the hamlib ("K3/KX3 beta") and I manually put the KX3 in
>> "DATA-A"  mode: I can see "USB", "TX DATA" and "AUDIO-A" on the KX3's
>> LCD. However whenever I transmit some data with FLDIGI, the "USB"
>> indicator turns off. Is the rig still in AUDIO-A mode ("TX DATA" is
>> still shown)?  Else which transmission mode I am supposed to use in
>> FLDIGI for that rig? PCKTUSB/PCKTLSB or simply USB/LSB?
>>
>>
>



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Don Wilhelm]

Adrien,

I am confused by your statement that you see "AUDIO A" on the LCD.
There is no "AUDIO A" mode and no characters on the LCD indicate that 
information.  Yes, there is a "DATA A" Data sub-mode that should be 
selected for soundcard data modes (except for RTTY where "AFSK A" 
provides added advantages for RTTY).


For most soundcard data modes, you would want to use DATA A submode in 
USB.  RTTY normally uses LSB, but RTTY is best used in AFSK A data sub-mode.


Your data mode software application and the KX3 default settings may be 
"fighting each other".


73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/20/2014 4:18 PM, Adrien Dessemond wrote:

Hi,


I am trying to use a KX3 with FLDIGI to do some PSK31 QSO. The KX3 is
connected to the computer via a serial cable and FLDIGI has been set
up to use the hamlib ("K3/KX3 beta") and I manually put the KX3 in
"DATA-A"  mode: I can see "USB", "TX DATA" and "AUDIO-A" on the KX3's
LCD. However whenever I transmit some data with FLDIGI, the "USB"
indicator turns off. Is the rig still in AUDIO-A mode ("TX DATA" is
still shown)?  Else which transmission mode I am supposed to use in
FLDIGI for that rig? PCKTUSB/PCKTLSB or simply USB/LSB?




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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Pierfrancesco Caci]

On April 20, 2014 10:18:31 PM GMT+02:00, Adrien Dessemond 
 wrote:
>Hi,
>
>
>I am trying to use a KX3 with FLDIGI to do some PSK31 QSO. The KX3 is
>connected to the computer via a serial cable and FLDIGI has been set
>up to use the hamlib ("K3/KX3 beta") and I manually put the KX3 in
>"DATA-A"  mode: I can see "USB", "TX DATA" and "AUDIO-A" on the KX3's
>LCD. However whenever I transmit some data with FLDIGI, the "USB"
>indicator turns off. Is the rig still in AUDIO-A mode ("TX DATA" is
>still shown)?  Else which transmission mode I am supposed to use in
>FLDIGI for that rig? PCKTUSB/PCKTLSB or simply USB/LSB?
>
>73,
>
>
>Adrien VE2AKS
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Not sure for KX3, but on K3 DATA-A corresponds to PKTUSB in fldigi. You may 
want to bring this up on the linuxham mailing list.

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[Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

[Adrien Dessemond]

Hi,


I am trying to use a KX3 with FLDIGI to do some PSK31 QSO. The KX3 is
connected to the computer via a serial cable and FLDIGI has been set
up to use the hamlib ("K3/KX3 beta") and I manually put the KX3 in
"DATA-A"  mode: I can see "USB", "TX DATA" and "AUDIO-A" on the KX3's
LCD. However whenever I transmit some data with FLDIGI, the "USB"
indicator turns off. Is the rig still in AUDIO-A mode ("TX DATA" is
still shown)?  Else which transmission mode I am supposed to use in
FLDIGI for that rig? PCKTUSB/PCKTLSB or simply USB/LSB?

73,


Adrien VE2AKS
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