[Elecraft] K2 Setting AF filter via CAT

2021-03-05 Thread Paul Wilton
I’m looking at how to change the AF filter setting on my K2 via CAT commands from N1MM+. I have the KDSP2 unit fitted The use case I have is that I want to use the spare radio buttons on the N1MM+ band map window to set up two configurations whilst CW contesting a) XFIL 2 + CF2 (ie a wide

Re: [Elecraft] Help with the KX3 and FT8

2021-03-05 Thread Tim Tucker
Using FT8 with the KX3 is pretty simple. I've used it with both the standard USB and USB DATA A mode. Hook it up just like any other digital mode, adjust the volume on the rig and level out on the PC, look at the meter settings in the software and make contacts. Don't make it more complicated

Re: [Elecraft] Help with the KX3 and FT8

2021-03-05 Thread Jim Rhodes
I did very little to set up FT modes on my KX3. Got a cheap USB sound card with a line in jack. Use 2 stereo audio cables with 3.5 mm plugs at each end. One from phones jack on KX3 to line in on sound card, Other cable goes from mic connector on KX3 to speaker jack of sound card. Set mode to Data,

[Elecraft] Help with the KX3 and FT8

2021-03-05 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
With FT8 coming on strong as a popular communications and testing tool, it is tempting to dedicate your KX3 to this mode for a slice of time each day. There has been little to no update info for the KX3 with popular sound card interfaces (eg Signalink) as well as suggested settings for the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

2021-03-05 Thread Julia Tuttle
Ah, okay, the manual didn't tell the whole story. I assumed if I got 0-1 bars, I was loud enough to hit full output power. I tried aiming for 4-5 bars and I'm getting full output power. Thanks to the folks who suggested that! So while I'm here, is it okay to run 15 W out for 15 seconds straight