Our little border collie used to go nuts! if a brown truck came
into the neighborhood. Sadly she passed in 2009 but now we have a
not-little German Shepherd-mix that goes nuts if any vehicle
drives down her road :-D
Re: use of the K3 with computer for digital modes. I have never of
heard
On Thu,12/18/2014 5:56 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote:
Wonder what others are using for
external interface for digital modes?
Here's my advice. http://k9yc.com/USB_Interfaces.pdf
73, Jim K9YC
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Definitely use some type of external sound card. In this day and age and all
the admonishments to not do so, I *still* hear Windows sounds over the air when
using the “default” sound card.
If you spend just a few dollars more (you’ve already bought the K3, don’t
scrimp on the interface), you
Thanks to all for the great info, and esp. Walter and others who suggested
the reading material from Jim, K9WC, I'll make that a priority to digest.
I hadn't thought about the PC sounds, so given the way I operate, I'll
probably opt for the external sound card. I love my PC sounds, and have
On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 10:38 PM, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote:
* On 2014 18 Dec 18:58 -0600, David Sanders wrote:
Virtual machines are a great way to continue to use aging software.
Ah yes. And even recent software! I'm typing this e-mail on my Macbook
Pro, with a dual screen setup.
Chris,
A good quality external soundcard will do much better than the SignaLink
(the Signalink noise floor is poor and is only a single audio channel).
The K3 has galvanic isolation (transformers) built into the Line In and
Line Out lines.
Jim Brown K9YC has recommended a Tascam soundcard as
I use a 6X9 Padded Case made by Maxpedition.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/6-x-9-Padded-Pouch-13p1211.htm It works
very well for me. It is too big for belt carry. It will easily go inside
or attach to your backpack or go inside your suit case.
It is made very well. Amazon carries them.
73,
Size will depend on how many accessories/batteries, etc. you want to also
put inside, but I have a Pelican Storm iM2050 which is very well made and
not expensive. With the heat sink installed, you may wish to bump up to the
next size over what I have if you plan on putting in any additional stuff.
Hi Chris,
I've been going direct for digital modes for years with my K3 and never had
a problem even at legal limit. If you like your PC sounds and don't want to
turn them off when you operate digital you only need a small under $10 USB
audio adapter. I'm using this one:
My computer's (MacBook Pro) sound system doesn't support
bi-directional sound. I have used a SignaLink for several years
now and been happy with it. I do intend to get a higher quality
interface to see if I can decode weaker signals.
I operated using the K3's VOX for several years. My normal
An alternative to the Pelican is a pretty decent one offered by Marlin
P. Jones Associates, a surplus place out of Florida. I use one of their
larger size ones for the KX3. It has pluckable foam and is a tad bit
cheaper than the Pelican. No manufacturer's markings on it, but it
looks like
An alternative to the Pelican is a pretty decent one offered by Marlin
P. Jones Associates, a surplus place out of Florida. I use one of their
larger size ones for the KX3. It has pluckable foam and is a tad bit
cheaper than the Pelican. No manufacturer's markings on it, but it looks
like it
Hi Bill,
Thanks for the info. Are you using your Macbook Pro native for digital
modes? If so, what software are you using?
-Chris
On Fri, Dec 19, 2014 at 9:58 AM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote:
My computer's (MacBook Pro) sound system doesn't support bi-directional
sound. I have
Jim updated this in July to recommend two current, high-quality USB audio
interfaces. At $49 and $99, either is cheaper than the Signalink.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/639303-REG/Numark_STEREO%7CIO_Stereo_iO_USB.html
Memory loss here. Remind me what the second audio channel is used for.
David K0LUM
On Dec 19, 2014, at 2:26 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Chris,
A good quality external soundcard will do much better than the SignaLink (the
Signalink noise floor is poor and is only a single
David,
For data mode operation, most applications use only the left channel,
but there are a few that can swap channels. I would stick with a stereo
device for the most flexibility.
And, if you want to use the soundcard for some other purpose (such as
for SDR purposes - like the KX3 I/Q RX
Is it possible when operating split to use the larger A VFO knob to control the
B VFO and the smaller B knob to set the A VFO freq? I am asking this as I will
be operating W1AW/3 and if I have to work split it would be easier to leave
the xmit freq controlled by the smaller knob and tune the
Hi Todd,
simply switch SPLIT on and it will work exactly as you described. ;-) In
SPLIT mode VFO A is the RX frequency while VFO B is the TX frequency.
Have fun with the pileups!
73, Olli - DH8BQA
Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de
Am 19.12.2014 um 18:17 schrieb todd ruby:
Ah. The light bulb just clicked on. Thanks for posting the links, Walter.
Great write-up, Jim. Just finished reading it.
I don't need anything related to rig control if I choose vox operation, and
guess what? I'm an amateur musician and I have at least 2 audio interfaces
in the house. Of
I’ll go beyond this. CocoaModem allows for decoding two streams simultaneously.
I feed the main receiver to the left channel, and the K3’s sub receiver to the
right. Of course only one channel can be used for transmit since Wayne hasn’t
developer a sub transmitter yet. ;-)
Other digital apps
Yes, I use my KPA500/KAT500 pair remotely. The driver is a K3, so I don't
need RF-sensed band and antenna switching, but it should work fine with a
non-K3 driver.
I rely mainly on antenna switching external to the KAT, but its three
antenna ports are adequate for many stations without the added
Me too. I had a Signalink. With the K3 I found no difference between it and
the built-in sound of my Lenovo T400 laptop, which is my current system.
At K9YC's suggestion I acquired a Tascam US-100. While it worked fine, there
was no noticeable difference in performance on my modes of
I am going to sell my K2 setup to purchase a new K3.
I have a very nice K2 with internal 20 watt tuner and every option. Also the
external 100 watt amp/tuner combo.
Including:
SSB
NB
Audio filters
PC interphase
160 with receive antenna port
Audio out mod ( professionally done)
Lots more to
Playing Windows sounds :-)
On 12/19/2014 8:59 AM, David Christ wrote:
Memory loss here. Remind me what the second audio channel is used for.
David K0LUM
On Dec 19, 2014, at 2:26 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Chris,
A good quality external soundcard will do much better than
I did this and tapping the 3 key does nothing. I tapped the 1 key and it
toggles 500y 500n ?
Tex
ka5y
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I run my K2 from a 4S1P LiFePO4 pack. I ultimately sold my KPA100 and
KAT100, I use the K2 QRP-ish in field activities and it is indeed a
hassle. A warning to anyone who does swap the tops:
There are two 2-wire Molex connectors from the KAT2 to the K2 RF board.
One feeds RF to the tuner,
The 1 button is correct. I erred when I said the 3 button
Dick, K6KR
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On Dec 19, 2014, at 10:54, pkhjr via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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I did this and tapping the 3 key does nothing. I tapped the 1 key and it
toggles 500y 500n ?
Tex
ka5y
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I'm guessing the the OP was thinking about remote as in out by the antenna.
rather than at some other site.
If I'm correct, I've pondered this too, but so far resisted because I don't know
how to deal with faults, of which I've had too many.
Wes N7WS
On 12/19/2014 11:10 AM, Rick Tavan N6XI
I painted one pair RED on each side; that's
probably saved my K2 a couple of times :-)
Phil W7OX
On 12/19/14 10:56 AM, Fred Jensen wrote:
I run my K2 from a 4S1P LiFePO4 pack. I
ultimately sold my KPA100 and KAT100, I use the
K2 QRP-ish in field activities and it is indeed
a hassle. A
Is it possible for the Yaesu FT-991 to talk to the KPA500 (band selection
data) through the Tun/Lin jack on the back of the FT-991 to the AUX jack on
the KPA500? I want to know if it can be done through the cable as well as
RF sensing. Thanks. Roy Morris W4WFB
I just bought the tuner and am having the exact same issues on 80 mwhat
veh of firmware works best?
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From the discussion that you referred to, I would recommend the use of thick
copper braid to bond the grounds of your equipment together in order to
reduce grounding problems. This is far better than using a copper bar or a
single point ground in a star pattern.
Now just what problem are you
I also use and like the SignaLink.
Here is a preview of your weekend. Have fun with the build.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/125220397@N06/sets/72157644623374769/
Eric
wb7sdeOn Dec 18, 2014 6:19 PM, Ken wa8...@gmail.com wrote:
On Dec 18, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Chris Hallinan
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