Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter - K2 Panadapter
The hardware is available to order now, and the LP-Bridge support for the reduced command set of the K2 will be ready in a few weeks. If you plan to order, use the standard order buttons and add a note that it's for K2. 73, Larry N8LP Jack Smith wrote: > My understanding is that the LP-PAN for K2 is very close to release - > perhaps Larry can provide the official word. > > Jack > > > Jim Campbell wrote: >> Jack, >> >> I'm glad that you have instructions for adding the Z1 to the K2, >> because I looked around and couldn't find my translation of the German >> instructions. By the way, the setup works just fine but I don't use it >> too much. I'm waiting hopefully for the K2 version of LP-Bridge (?) so >> that the frequency of the K2 would be shown on the PowerSDR scale. Any >> news on LP-Bridge? >> >> 73, >> >> Jim - W4BQP >> >> Jack Smith wrote: >> >>> Jim: >>> >>> If you are going to extract an IF sample out of the K2, the Z1 >>> 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 >>> Z1 kit. >>> >>> There's an embarrassingly long manual with the details on installing >>> the Z1 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-1 ?) 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter - K2 Panadapter - K2 Pactor III
No bridge program from me--I really dislike programming for Windows machinery. Jack Jim Campbell wrote: > Jack and Ron, > > Sorry, but I was thinking about one thing and talking about another. I > had also made some modifications to my K2 to allow me to drive a > PTC-IIusb pactor modem. That modification is the one that was > originally done by a German ham. So I was thinking about the pactor > modification when talking about the panadapter modification. My only > excuse is that my aging mind is easily confused. > > Jack, question: Do you plan to offer an LP-Bridge program for the K2? > > 73, > > Jim - W4BQP > > Jack Smith wrote: > >> Jim: >> >> If you are going to extract an IF sample out of the K2, the Z1 >> 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 >> Z1 kit. >> >> There's an embarrassingly long manual with the details on installing >> the Z1 inside a K2 at >> http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/elecraft_k3_and_panadapters.htm >> >> Jack K8ZOA >> www.cliftonlaboratories.com >> >> >> >> > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter - K2 Panadapter - K2 Pactor III
Jack and Ron, Sorry, but I was thinking about one thing and talking about another. I had also made some modifications to my K2 to allow me to drive a PTC-IIusb pactor modem. That modification is the one that was originally done by a German ham. So I was thinking about the pactor modification when talking about the panadapter modification. My only excuse is that my aging mind is easily confused. Jack, question: Do you plan to offer an LP-Bridge program for the K2? 73, Jim - W4BQP Jack Smith wrote: > Jim: > > If you are going to extract an IF sample out of the K2, the Z1 > 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 > Z1 kit. > > There's an embarrassingly long manual with the details on installing > the Z1 inside a K2 at > http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/elecraft_k3_and_panadapters.htm > > Jack K8ZOA > www.cliftonlaboratories.com > > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter - K2 Panadapter
My understanding is that the LP-PAN for K2 is very close to release - perhaps Larry can provide the official word. Jack Jim Campbell wrote: > Jack, > > I'm glad that you have instructions for adding the Z1 to the K2, > because I looked around and couldn't find my translation of the German > instructions. By the way, the setup works just fine but I don't use it > too much. I'm waiting hopefully for the K2 version of LP-Bridge (?) so > that the frequency of the K2 would be shown on the PowerSDR scale. Any > news on LP-Bridge? > > 73, > > Jim - W4BQP > > Jack Smith wrote: > >> Jim: >> >> If you are going to extract an IF sample out of the K2, the Z1 >> 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 >> Z1 kit. >> >> There's an embarrassingly long manual with the details on installing >> the Z1 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-1 ?) 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter - K2 Panadapter
Jack, I'm glad that you have instructions for adding the Z1 to the K2, because I looked around and couldn't find my translation of the German instructions. By the way, the setup works just fine but I don't use it too much. I'm waiting hopefully for the K2 version of LP-Bridge (?) so that the frequency of the K2 would be shown on the PowerSDR scale. Any news on LP-Bridge? 73, Jim - W4BQP Jack Smith wrote: > Jim: > > If you are going to extract an IF sample out of the K2, the Z1 > 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 > Z1 kit. > > There's an embarrassingly long manual with the details on installing > the Z1 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-1 ?) 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter
Hi Ron, As Dave mentioned, I run softrock panadapters for both my K3 and K2. http://gm0elp.blogspot.com/2008/08/k3-panadapter-softrock-v62-lite.html http://gm0elp.blogspot.com/2008/11/k2-z1-k2-buffer-amp-and-softrock.html They're cheap but work very well. I have a Clifton Labs Z1 bufferamp between the softrock and the K3 (both are mounted within the same Altoids tin). I'm using a Delta 44 soundcard and 96KHz sampling rate. I simply followed the very detailed instructions on the Clifton Labs web site: http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com You have to be able to work with surface mount components for both boards. Within a few weeks I got the kits from Clifton Labs/Tony Parks and with minimal effort was up and running. On the downside I currently have 2 mirror image and a one centre noise spikes on-screen. I can't seem to get rid of them, but apart from that most of the spectrum is useable. I can see signals that I can barely hear on the K3. There is no K3 rx noise evident when the softrock is attached to the KXV3. My main useage is the following: 1) Monitoring for a band opening. 2) During each contact in a contest (search and pounce), I find it helps to look where the next station is. This prevents me tuning over him when I've finished the current contact and he isn't transmitting any more. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Poor-man%27s-pan-adapter-tp2136580p2138204.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter - K2 Panadapter
Jim: If you are going to extract an IF sample out of the K2, the Z1 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 Z1 kit. There's an embarrassingly long manual with the details on installing the Z1 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-1 ?) 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter - K2 Panadapter
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-1 ?) 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter
Ron, I have not completed it yet, but the Softrock can make a good panadapter. Be aware that the Softrock by itself does have local oscillator leakage and can feed back into the K3 IF if connected directly. An isolation amplifier is needed in addition to the Softrock receiver. Jack Smith of Clifton Labs has a Z1 kit that will do the job nicely. http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/z1_buffer_amp.htm 73, Don W3FPR 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 > > > > > > / / > > /Hi Ron,/ > > / / > > /The IF output of the K3 may be connected to a "K3 IF" version of the > SoftRock Lite to get a view of signals in the IF passband. The K3 IF > Lite II kit is $12 and the unit has a center frequency of about 8.190 > MHz. With 48 kHz soundcard sample rate the IF band coverage would be > +/-24 kHz around the Lite II center frequency./ > > / / > > /It might be well to ask on the Elecraft reflector if any have had > success using the SoftRock Lite with the K3. I have sold many such > kits but can't say I have ever gotten a report on how it has worked > out for people./ > > / / > > /Thanks for your interest in the kits./ > > / / > > /73,/ > > /Tony KB9YIG/ > > / / > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Poor man's pan adapter
Ron - Doug, GM0ELP, has a blog at: http://gm0elp.blogspot.com/ describing his experiences with Softrock Lite. 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? RonAE6RH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Poor man's pan adapter
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 Hi Ron, The IF output of the K3 may be connected to a "K3 IF" version of the SoftRock Lite to get a view of signals in the IF passband. The K3 IF Lite II kit is $12 and the unit has a center frequency of about 8.190 MHz. With 48 kHz soundcard sample rate the IF band coverage would be +/-24 kHz around the Lite II center frequency. It might be well to ask on the Elecraft reflector if any have had success using the SoftRock Lite with the K3. I have sold many such kits but can't say I have ever gotten a report on how it has worked out for people. Thanks for your interest in the kits. 73, Tony KB9YIG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
