Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Digital Modes Interface - Working Split

2014-02-22 Thread Rick Prather
Joel, Since you mention using RUMped I assume you are using a Mac. On the Mac if you run cocoaModem in the wide RTTY mode you don't need to run more than one iteration of the software to copy both the DX station and the pile up. If you have the second receiver you can tell cocoaModem to use one

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Digital Modes Interface - Working Split

2014-02-19 Thread Dave Barr
On 2/19/2014 12:00 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: When working split, is there any reason why I have to be able to decode both the DX (or split station [i.e. W1AW/x]) and the calling station? There is plenty of reason to be able to decode both the dx station and the callers. It

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Digital Modes Interface - Working Split

2014-02-18 Thread Jim Brown
On 2/15/2014 4:14 AM, Joel Black wrote: The reason I ask is that I have lately been using an E-MU 0204 for sound card modes. I've been thinking about purchasing either a Navigator or a microHAM Digi Keyer II. This is where I think I may be wrong in my thinking - the SignaLink USB has only mono

[Elecraft] [K3] - Digital Modes Interface - Working Split

2014-02-15 Thread Joel Black
I started this email with another thought in mind. The more I typed, the more I thought I may be wrong about what I was thinking. First, let me emphatically state that I *know* the K3 will just let you plug into a computer sound card - I get that. I like something between my radio and

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Digital Modes Interface - Working Split

2014-02-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joel, If you are using the E-MU 0204 between the computer and the K3, that satisfies your desire to have something other than the default sound card between the K3 and the computer. Just tell the computer to use the on-board card for normal windows sounds and tell your digital modes

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Digital Modes Interface - Working Split

2014-02-15 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
When working split, is there any reason why I have to be able to decode both the DX (or split station [i.e. W1AW/x]) and the calling station? It's not absolutely necessary but it makes working split - especially in big pile-ups - much easier if one can tell where the target is listening.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Digital Modes Interface - Working Split

2014-02-15 Thread Joel Black
W3FPR wrote: So IMHO, you already have everything needed. Agreed, Don. Thanks for the confirmation. W4TV wrote: With the incessant calling of some stations one simply can not rely of seeing a signal pop up on the P3 or some software based panadapter. Joe, you are correct. Thanks for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-10-01 Thread Greg Felter
Thank you for the responses. I have a better understanding of how the digital modes are handled by the K3. I picked up a book on the K3 so hopefully if I need further assistance on a topic I should have a better start and more refined questions. Thanks all again, 73 Greg On Sep 26, 2013,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 digital modes

2013-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Alan, You do not need any interface. The only thing you need is a soundcard. The K3 contains isolating transformers on the Line In and Kine Out rear jacks. Just connect 2 stereo cables between the soundcard and those jacks. You can operate with VOX instead of PTT. Set the Data sub-mode to

[Elecraft] K3 digital modes

2013-09-29 Thread Alan Grant
Good morning Elecrafters I have not been able to make my K3 decode digital signals, and have seen many posts talking about Tigertronics Signalink USB, do I deed one of these or some other device To get into PSK31 etc, or do I need to fun some software to get things going. I see that many

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, Yes, you must go to the K3 menu setting for PTT-KEY and set it to match the setting in your software. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/27/2013 1:43 AM, Michael Eberle wrote: What software are people using for the JT65 mode? I would like to possibly start tinkering with JT65 and have WSJT9

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-27 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
It has worked so well that I haven't had the urge to make a new cable to connect my SignaLink USB's keying output to the rig. YMMV Signalink USB does not have a USB keying output - its PTT is derived via VOX built into the device. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/27/2013 12:34 AM, Bill Frantz

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-27 Thread Frank Precissi
Hi Mike, WSJT-X is able to interface with DXLabs Commander and use CAT to key the rig. Or you can use RTS/DTR (if you dont use DXLabs) but you must set PTT-KEY accordingly. Frank KG6EYC On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Michael Eberle mtebe...@mchsi.com wrote: What software are people using

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-27 Thread Jim Brown
On 9/27/2013 9:43 AM, Frank Precissi wrote: WSJT-X is able to interface with DXLabs Commander and use CAT to key the rig. Or you can use RTS/DTR (if you dont use DXLabs) but you must set PTT-KEY accordingly. I've never used anything but VOX to key my rig in SSB or digital modes, and I'll

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-27 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Remember -- the K3 has a built-in TX delay that very effectively prevents hot-switching of the relays in a power amp. The delay is also adjustable from a menu, so if, for example, you're switching a mast- mounted preamp with a slow relay, you can provide a little more delay. But if you extend

[Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-26 Thread Greg KA2COP
I've been toying with the idea of outfitting my KAT-500 with a new K3! The KAT-500 being the only Elecraft product I own right now is getting lonely and needs a playmate. All humor aside, my search of this group hasn't found what I'm looking to find out. I occasionally use PSK31 but I use JT65

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-26 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
Hi Greg, The K3 is the most digital friendly rig you can get! You are right - you just hook up the AUDIO OUT and AUDIO IN on the back of the K3 to the opposite LINE IN/MIC and LINE OUT/HEADPHONES of your computer sound card. The PTT can be controlled via the RS232 cable from your computer

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-26 Thread Frank Precissi
Hi Greg, I do a ton of digital with my (new) K3 so I figure I could chime in with what my setup is since yours will probably be really close. I have a Griffin iMic USB sound-card dongle. They are cheap, supported by everyone (Generic USB Audio) and its small/lightweight. From that, I have the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-26 Thread Bill Frantz
I have been operating my K3 mostly in digital mode for about 3 years. I use the VOX to key the rig. It has worked so well that I haven't had the urge to make a new cable to connect my SignaLink USB's keying output to the rig. YMMV Note that all the digital modes I know of only vary the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-26 Thread Jim Brown
On 9/26/2013 6:31 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: The K3 is the most digital friendly rig you can get! Indeed it is. I've operated a LOT of AFSK RTTY, and a fair amount of JT65, FSK441, and ISCAT. About the only thing I would add between the computer and the K3 is a decent USB sound

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital modes

2013-09-26 Thread Michael Eberle
What software are people using for the JT65 mode? I would like to possibly start tinkering with JT65 and have WSJT9 installed. There do not seem to be any options for using CAT to key the K3. I see an option for a PTT port and buttons for selecting DTR or RTS. I already have an RS-232 cable

[Elecraft] K3 digital modes using HRD via RigExpert Standard

2008-09-30 Thread David F. Reed
Folks, I am having some trouble getting my K3 to work digital modes running HRD and DM780 software and a RigExpert Standard as the interface. I am curious what I might be doing wrong. As far as sound selection, I am using the USB audio codecs, and it is receiving fine, (RTTY and MT63), and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 digital modes using HRD via RigExpert Standard

2008-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, I don't know the answer, but one guess is that the output of the RigExpert may be pre-set for mic level (reduced to about 1/10 of soundcard normal output). The line input of the K3 needs a 'line level' signal (about the same as soundcard output). You can try plugging the RigExpert