> On 2/3/2014 10:25 AM, Gary Smith wrote: > > I haven't worked RTTY since 1982 or so and have a K3. I've read the > > info here:http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm#RTTY and > > then the section on RTTY operation without a computer. And the pages > > suggested in the manual. > > I've done this, but don't recommend it except when a computer is not > available. A much better option is a P3 with the VGA module, which > includes the ability to connect a USB keyboard via the P3. This setup > provides very good display of decoded RTTY, CW, and PSK31 on the VGA > display, the ability to send from the keyboard, and a bunch of memories. > It uses the decoder in the K3, which is a VERY good one. > > A lot has changed about RTTY operation since 1982 (I did it then too). > There are excellent software applications that generate both AFSK and > FSK, and provide excellent decoding of signals with flutter and other > distortions. MMTTY is VERY widely used, and there are several others. If > you're running either WriteLog or N1MM, you can add a decoder called > 2Tone to MMTTY, which allows you to have multiple decoders running at > the same time. This can help a lot to minimize decoding errors. > > When I want to work a DXpedition, I use the combination of MMTTY and he > P3 for decoding, again to minimize decoding errors. For RTTY contesting, > I use N1MM with MMTTY and 2Tone. > > 73, Jim K9YC
Jim, I'd love a P3 but at this time it's not likely unless I win the big one. I'm parent wrangling a 97 year old at the moment and have stopped work to do so, so my income is zero & I'm living off savings. That said, I'm always looking for the right deal to come by on a used one, just haven't found it yet. I just downloaded MMTTY and will see what I can do with it with my computer. I sure do appreciate the advice. & BTW, back in 82 I was using an Apple II+ with integer basic and one of those huge cards inside to decode RTTY & CW. That card & computer worked really well. Don't remember who made it but I sold that computer & a 72 BMW 3.0 CSL for going back to college money. Wish I had both of those right now! 73, Gary KA1J --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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
