Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KTCXO3-1 and standard TXCO drift rates

2012-04-07 Thread Robert Young
The AFC option in many of the digital software programs will cause the frequency to change. I use DM780 and if I have the AFC option enabled, it will cause my frequency to shift. In noisy band conditions it is very noticeable. Its as if the AFC is chasing the static crashes. If both stations have

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KTCXO3-1 and standard TXCO drift rates

2012-04-07 Thread Tony Estep
On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 9:15 AM, Robert Young w9mo2...@gmail.com wrote: ...If both stations have that software option enabled... === Yep, that's almost certainly what is happening, making it seem as if something is drifting. A little time spent operating PSK and/or reading the mail on PSK

[Elecraft] [K3] KTCXO3-1 and standard TXCO drift rates

2012-04-05 Thread Bill Frantz
Since I started using the K3 for PSK-31 contacts, I've noticed that I have to make many fine tuning adjustments during weak signal QSOs. I don't remember having to make as many using the Small Wonder Labs PSK-20 direct conversion receiver. I am using Data-A mode and a SignaLink USB sound card

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KTCXO3-1 and standard TXCO drift rates

2012-04-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, I would suggest that The other station is drifting is the best answer. The drift of either the 1ppm or 5ppm TCXO is based on temperature, and not on other factors - the 1% TCXO is better, but it is all with respect to temperature, not any other considerations. The 5 ppm TCXO vs the 1ppm

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KTCXO3-1 and standard TXCO drift rates

2012-04-05 Thread Bill Frantz
Thanks for your answer Don. I guess I'll put the KTCXO3-1 lower on my wish list. Fortunately, with a little care cocoaModem automatically preserves the transmit frequency. I also help it by using the second receiver to retune the signal leaving the transmit frequency unchanged. Being able to