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Ian Kahn, KM4IK

[Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
use a different rig.

So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
other expansion boards I put into it. :)

Thanks and 73,

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
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David Christ

Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

This was the subject of a long thread in the last week or ten days. If you check the archive you should find everything you need.

David K0LUM

On Nov 22, 2014, at 10:44 AM, Ian - Ham <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
> the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
> adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
> everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
> morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
> USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
> portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
> use a different rig.
>
>
>
> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
> sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
> The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
> other expansion boards I put into it. :)
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
>
>
> --Ian
>
> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
> Roswell, GA EM74ua
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Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

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Ian - FWIW - I replaced my SLUSB several months ago with a TASCAM US-125M external USB sound card. Got it on Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/>. Selling the SLUSB on eBay paid for the TASCAM unit. I have it connected to my 27” iMac and use it for PSK31, JT65, JT9, and an occasional RTTY QSO. No jumpers to fiddle with, no special cables - simple cables with RCA connectors. Couldn’t be happier with it. The TASCAM units are also recommended on the K9AY web pages.

73, Jim / W6JHB
Folsom, CA

> On Saturday, Nov 22, 2014, at Saturday, 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
> the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
> adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
> everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
> morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
> USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
> portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
> use a different rig.
>
>
>
> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
> sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
> The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
> other expansion boards I put into it. :)
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
>
>
> --Ian
>
> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
> Roswell, GA EM74ua
> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
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Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

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On Sat,11/22/2014 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham wrote:
> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
> sound card with their PCs and the K3?

There's a piece about this at k9yc.com/publish.htm

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

Oooops - I meant K9YC, NOT K9AY!!!!!

My bad……

> On Saturday, Nov 22, 2014, at Saturday, 9:52 AM, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> On Sat,11/22/2014 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham wrote:
>> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
>> sound card with their PCs and the K3?
>
> There's a piece about this at k9yc.com/publish.htm
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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Ian Kahn, KM4IK

Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

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Jim,

My SLUSB is an older model that still used the jumper wires. I have it
jumped for the FT-817 and want to keep it that way and just leave it with my
portable kit/go kit. I thought I would get enough control with the
integrated sound card in my PC, but I'm not happy with it and also want to
be able to avoid accidentally sending out system sounds over the air.

Thanks and 73,

--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
[hidden email]
10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468

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From: Jim [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 2:53 PM
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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

Ian,

Not sure how your SignaLink is configured for the FT-817, but if you used
the module that TigerTronics offers for almost all makes/models of radios
you could simply open the SL box and change the internal module. Enjoy.

Jim kd5vxh

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ian -
Ham
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 10:44 AM
To: 'elecraft reflector'
Subject: [Elecraft] [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
use a different rig.

So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
other expansion boards I put into it. :)

Thanks and 73,

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
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10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468

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Ian Kahn, KM4IK

Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

I'd like to thank everyone for the replies to my request, on and off-list.
At the recommendation of others, I just ordered a TASCAM US-125M from
Amazon. It will be here mid-week, and I'll get it set up next week after I
get back from my Thanksgiving travels.

I look forward to working everyone further down the log and waterfall!

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

73 de,

--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
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10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468

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From: Jim [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 3:59 PM
To: 'Ian - Ham'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

Ian,

No problem. The SLUSB that I have could be used either way. It came with
the jumper wires, but I ordered the module to use it with two Icom radios,
706MK2G and 208H.

Jim kd5vxh

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From: Ian - Ham [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 2:32 PM
To: 'Jim'
Cc: 'elecraft reflector'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

Jim,

My SLUSB is an older model that still used the jumper wires. I have it
jumped for the FT-817 and want to keep it that way and just leave it with my
portable kit/go kit. I thought I would get enough control with the
integrated sound card in my PC, but I'm not happy with it and also want to
be able to avoid accidentally sending out system sounds over the air.

Thanks and 73,

--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
[hidden email]
10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 2:53 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

Ian,

Not sure how your SignaLink is configured for the FT-817, but if you used
the module that TigerTronics offers for almost all makes/models of radios
you could simply open the SL box and change the internal module. Enjoy.

Jim kd5vxh

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ian -
Ham
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 10:44 AM
To: 'elecraft reflector'
Subject: [Elecraft] [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
use a different rig.

So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
other expansion boards I put into it. :)

Thanks and 73,

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
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10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468

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Arlen Fletcher

Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

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Santa dropped off a TASCAM US-125M at my house yesterday. All is good, except I'm perplexed with the settings on the K3. I'm using line out on the K3 (stereo) into the line inputs on the 125M. I have the line level cranked all the way up to 100, but the input level on DM780 (Ham Radio Deluxe) shows an input level of about 29. I'd expect more signal than this. If I run the signal from the K3 line output into the mic input on the 125M I can easily overload the 125M.

Shouldn't there be a better signal on the K3 line out?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.

73, Arlen - AA7F

> On Nov 22, 2014, at 09:45, James Bennett <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Ian - FWIW - I replaced my SLUSB several months ago with a TASCAM US-125M external USB sound card. Got it on Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/>. Selling the SLUSB on eBay paid for the TASCAM unit. I have it connected to my 27” iMac and use it for PSK31, JT65, JT9, and an occasional RTTY QSO. No jumpers to fiddle with, no special cables - simple cables with RCA connectors. Couldn’t be happier with it. The TASCAM units are also recommended on the K9AY web pages.
>
> 73, Jim / W6JHB
> Folsom, CA
>
>
>> On Saturday, Nov 22, 2014, at Saturday, 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
>> the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
>> adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
>> everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
>> morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
>> USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
>> portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
>> use a different rig.
>>
>>
>>
>> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
>> sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
>> The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
>> other expansion boards I put into it. :)
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks and 73,
>>
>>
>>
>> --Ian
>>
>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>> Roswell, GA EM74ua
>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>> 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>> K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Robert Nobis - N7RJN

Re: [K3] Sound card suggestions - TASCAM 366

A few weeks ago, my wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I said a TASCAM 122 USB Interface. Instead I received a TASCAM 366. She checked on line and the 122 was listed as discontinued and replaced by the 366, so she ordered the 366.

So now I have a TASCAM 366, which has significantly more capability that I really need. Anyway I will try to use it with my K3 for JT65 and JT9 operation. I am wondering, however, if anyone on this reflector has any experience with the 366 and could provide some hints for proper setup and operation.

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

73,

Bob - N7RJN
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> On Dec 26, 2014, at 18:42, Arlen Fletcher <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Santa dropped off a TASCAM US-125M at my house yesterday. All is good, except I'm perplexed with the settings on the K3. I'm using line out on the K3 (stereo) into the line inputs on the 125M. I have the line level cranked all the way up to 100, but the input level on DM780 (Ham Radio Deluxe) shows an input level of about 29. I'd expect more signal than this. If I run the signal from the K3 line output into the mic input on the 125M I can easily overload the 125M.
>
> Shouldn't there be a better signal on the K3 line out?
>
> Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
>
> 73, Arlen - AA7F
>
>
>
>> On Nov 22, 2014, at 09:45, James Bennett <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Ian - FWIW - I replaced my SLUSB several months ago with a TASCAM US-125M external USB sound card. Got it on Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/>. Selling the SLUSB on eBay paid for the TASCAM unit. I have it connected to my 27” iMac and use it for PSK31, JT65, JT9, and an occasional RTTY QSO. No jumpers to fiddle with, no special cables - simple cables with RCA connectors. Couldn’t be happier with it. The TASCAM units are also recommended on the K9AY web pages.
>>
>> 73, Jim / W6JHB
>> Folsom, CA
>>
>>
>>> On Saturday, Nov 22, 2014, at Saturday, 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
>>> the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
>>> adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
>>> everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
>>> morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
>>> USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
>>> portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
>>> use a different rig.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
>>> sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
>>> The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
>>> other expansion boards I put into it. :)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks and 73,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --Ian
>>>
>>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>>> Roswell, GA EM74ua
>>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>>> 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>>> K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

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Arlen,

Can’t hemp you with anything to do with HRD/DM780, but I can tell you what I told Ian (KM4 ). Here is a snippet of my note to him:

Here’s how mine is set up:

USB connector on the back: I wound mine through four Mix 31 2.5” ferrite cores before routing it to the USB port on my iMac - just to be sure there was no RFI entering either the computer or the sound card. Probably didn’t need to do this, but there is no RFI issue for me at this point.

Line Out: the Tascam has two RCA jacks (L/R). I have a cable with RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5mm stereo plug on the K3 end. Left to the 3.5mm tip, right to the 3.5mm ring.
Line In: Tascam has two RCA jacks (L/R). I have a cable with RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5mm stereo plug on the K3 end. Left to the 3.5mm tip, right to the 3.5mm ring.

No other connections needed.

For my setup, on the Tascam, the MIC and INST controls are all the way counterclockwise. The LINE, COMPUTER and OUTPUT controls are about the 3:00 position.

My K3’s Line/Mic is set to 15.

Hope that helps…..

73, Jim / W6JHB

> On Friday, Dec 26, 2014, at Friday, 5:42 PM, Arlen Fletcher <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Santa dropped off a TASCAM US-125M at my house yesterday. All is good, except I'm perplexed with the settings on the K3. I'm using line out on the K3 (stereo) into the line inputs on the 125M. I have the line level cranked all the way up to 100, but the input level on DM780 (Ham Radio Deluxe) shows an input level of about 29. I'd expect more signal than this. If I run the signal from the K3 line output into the mic input on the 125M I can easily overload the 125M.
>
> Shouldn't there be a better signal on the K3 line out?
>
> Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
>
> 73, Arlen - AA7F
>
>
>
>> On Nov 22, 2014, at 09:45, James Bennett <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>
>> Ian - FWIW - I replaced my SLUSB several months ago with a TASCAM US-125M external USB sound card. Got it on Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/> <http://amazon.com/ <http://amazon.com/>>. Selling the SLUSB on eBay paid for the TASCAM unit. I have it connected to my 27” iMac and use it for PSK31, JT65, JT9, and an occasional RTTY QSO. No jumpers to fiddle with, no special cables - simple cables with RCA connectors. Couldn’t be happier with it. The TASCAM units are also recommended on the K9AY web pages.
>>
>> 73, Jim / W6JHB
>> Folsom, CA
>>
>>
>>> On Saturday, Nov 22, 2014, at Saturday, 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
>>> the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
>>> adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
>>> everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
>>> morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
>>> USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
>>> portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
>>> use a different rig.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
>>> sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
>>> The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
>>> other expansion boards I put into it. :)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks and 73,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --Ian
>>>
>>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>>> Roswell, GA EM74ua
>>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>>> 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>>> K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468
>>>
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James Bennett

Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

Rough night here - still trying to kick a cold - brain not working too well. That was supposed to be HELP, not hemp, and Ian is KM4IK.

> On Friday, Dec 26, 2014, at Friday, 7:21 PM, James Bennett <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Arlen,
>
> Can’t hemp you with anything to do with HRD/DM780, but I can tell you what I told Ian (KM4 ). Here is a snippet of my note to him:
>
> Here’s how mine is set up:
>
> USB connector on the back: I wound mine through four Mix 31 2.5” ferrite cores before routing it to the USB port on my iMac - just to be sure there was no RFI entering either the computer or the sound card. Probably didn’t need to do this, but there is no RFI issue for me at this point.
>
> Line Out: the Tascam has two RCA jacks (L/R). I have a cable with RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5mm stereo plug on the K3 end. Left to the 3.5mm tip, right to the 3.5mm ring.
> Line In: Tascam has two RCA jacks (L/R). I have a cable with RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5mm stereo plug on the K3 end. Left to the 3.5mm tip, right to the 3.5mm ring.
>
> No other connections needed.
>
> For my setup, on the Tascam, the MIC and INST controls are all the way counterclockwise. The LINE, COMPUTER and OUTPUT controls are about the 3:00 position.
>
> My K3’s Line/Mic is set to 15.
>
> Hope that helps…..
>
> 73, Jim / W6JHB
>
>
>> On Friday, Dec 26, 2014, at Friday, 5:42 PM, Arlen Fletcher <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Santa dropped off a TASCAM US-125M at my house yesterday. All is good, except I'm perplexed with the settings on the K3. I'm using line out on the K3 (stereo) into the line inputs on the 125M. I have the line level cranked all the way up to 100, but the input level on DM780 (Ham Radio Deluxe) shows an input level of about 29. I'd expect more signal than this. If I run the signal from the K3 line output into the mic input on the 125M I can easily overload the 125M.
>>
>> Shouldn't there be a better signal on the K3 line out?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
>>
>> 73, Arlen - AA7F
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 22, 2014, at 09:45, James Bennett <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Ian - FWIW - I replaced my SLUSB several months ago with a TASCAM US-125M external USB sound card. Got it on Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/> <http://amazon.com/ <http://amazon.com/>>. Selling the SLUSB on eBay paid for the TASCAM unit. I have it connected to my 27” iMac and use it for PSK31, JT65, JT9, and an occasional RTTY QSO. No jumpers to fiddle with, no special cables - simple cables with RCA connectors. Couldn’t be happier with it. The TASCAM units are also recommended on the K9AY web pages.
>>>
>>> 73, Jim / W6JHB
>>> Folsom, CA
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Saturday, Nov 22, 2014, at Saturday, 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
>>>> the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
>>>> adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
>>>> everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
>>>> morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
>>>> USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
>>>> portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
>>>> use a different rig.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
>>>> sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
>>>> The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
>>>> other expansion boards I put into it. :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks and 73,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --Ian
>>>>
>>>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>>>> Roswell, GA EM74ua
>>>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>>>> 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>>>> K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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Arlen Fletcher

Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

Jim,

Sorry to hear that you're under the weather. That cold seems to be going around and people are hanging onto it for weeks. Hope you're about done with it!

I appreciate the info you've provided. I'm not using the line out on the Tascam at this point, just the line in. Sounds like it's set up similarly to yours, but I'm wondering what the Config: LIN OUT setting is on your K3. I have mine set to maximum (100), and on the Tascam the Line In is all the way clockwise, and I'm still not getting enough signal.

73, Arlen - AA7f

> On Dec 26, 2014, at 19:49, James Bennett <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Rough night here - still trying to kick a cold - brain not working too well. That was supposed to be HELP, not hemp, and Ian is KM4IK.
>
>
>> On Friday, Dec 26, 2014, at Friday, 7:21 PM, James Bennett <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Arlen,
>>
>> Can’t hemp you with anything to do with HRD/DM780, but I can tell you what I told Ian (KM4 ). Here is a snippet of my note to him:
>>
>> Here’s how mine is set up:
>>
>> USB connector on the back: I wound mine through four Mix 31 2.5” ferrite cores before routing it to the USB port on my iMac - just to be sure there was no RFI entering either the computer or the sound card. Probably didn’t need to do this, but there is no RFI issue for me at this point.
>>
>> Line Out: the Tascam has two RCA jacks (L/R). I have a cable with RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5mm stereo plug on the K3 end. Left to the 3.5mm tip, right to the 3.5mm ring.
>> Line In: Tascam has two RCA jacks (L/R). I have a cable with RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5mm stereo plug on the K3 end. Left to the 3.5mm tip, right to the 3.5mm ring.
>>
>> No other connections needed.
>>
>> For my setup, on the Tascam, the MIC and INST controls are all the way counterclockwise. The LINE, COMPUTER and OUTPUT controls are about the 3:00 position.
>>
>> My K3’s Line/Mic is set to 15.
>>
>> Hope that helps…..
>>
>> 73, Jim / W6JHB
>>
>>
>>> On Friday, Dec 26, 2014, at Friday, 5:42 PM, Arlen Fletcher <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Santa dropped off a TASCAM US-125M at my house yesterday. All is good, except I'm perplexed with the settings on the K3. I'm using line out on the K3 (stereo) into the line inputs on the 125M. I have the line level cranked all the way up to 100, but the input level on DM780 (Ham Radio Deluxe) shows an input level of about 29. I'd expect more signal than this. If I run the signal from the K3 line output into the mic input on the 125M I can easily overload the 125M.
>>>
>>> Shouldn't there be a better signal on the K3 line out?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
>>>
>>> 73, Arlen - AA7F
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Nov 22, 2014, at 09:45, James Bennett <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ian - FWIW - I replaced my SLUSB several months ago with a TASCAM US-125M external USB sound card. Got it on Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/> <http://amazon.com/ <http://amazon.com/>>. Selling the SLUSB on eBay paid for the TASCAM unit. I have it connected to my 27” iMac and use it for PSK31, JT65, JT9, and an occasional RTTY QSO. No jumpers to fiddle with, no special cables - simple cables with RCA connectors. Couldn’t be happier with it. The TASCAM units are also recommended on the K9AY web pages.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Jim / W6JHB
>>>> Folsom, CA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Saturday, Nov 22, 2014, at Saturday, 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
>>>>> the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
>>>>> adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
>>>>> everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
>>>>> morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
>>>>> USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
>>>>> portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
>>>>> use a different rig.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
>>>>> sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
>>>>> The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
>>>>> other expansion boards I put into it. :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks and 73,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --Ian
>>>>>
>>>>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>>>>> Roswell, GA EM74ua
>>>>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>>>>> 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>>>>> K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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James Bennett

Re: [Elecraft[ [K3] Sound card suggestions

Yeah, this cold stinks. Had it less than a week - hope its gone by New Years Day. I will look at my K3 in the morning. Right now rocking our baby to sleep then QRT for me, too.

73, Jim

> On Dec 26, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Arlen Fletcher <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> Sorry to hear that you're under the weather. That cold seems to be going around and people are hanging onto it for weeks. Hope you're about done with it!
>
> I appreciate the info you've provided. I'm not using the line out on the Tascam at this point, just the line in. Sounds like it's set up similarly to yours, but I'm wondering what the Config: LIN OUT setting is on your K3. I have mine set to maximum (100), and on the Tascam the Line In is all the way clockwise, and I'm still not getting enough signal.
>
> 73, Arlen - AA7f
>
>
>> On Dec 26, 2014, at 19:49, James Bennett <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Rough night here - still trying to kick a cold - brain not working too well. That was supposed to be HELP, not hemp, and Ian is KM4IK.
>>
>>
>>> On Friday, Dec 26, 2014, at Friday, 7:21 PM, James Bennett <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Arlen,
>>>
>>> Can’t hemp you with anything to do with HRD/DM780, but I can tell you what I told Ian (KM4 ). Here is a snippet of my note to him:
>>>
>>> Here’s how mine is set up:
>>>
>>> USB connector on the back: I wound mine through four Mix 31 2.5” ferrite cores before routing it to the USB port on my iMac - just to be sure there was no RFI entering either the computer or the sound card. Probably didn’t need to do this, but there is no RFI issue for me at this point.
>>>
>>> Line Out: the Tascam has two RCA jacks (L/R). I have a cable with RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5mm stereo plug on the K3 end. Left to the 3.5mm tip, right to the 3.5mm ring.
>>> Line In: Tascam has two RCA jacks (L/R). I have a cable with RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5mm stereo plug on the K3 end. Left to the 3.5mm tip, right to the 3.5mm ring.
>>>
>>> No other connections needed.
>>>
>>> For my setup, on the Tascam, the MIC and INST controls are all the way counterclockwise. The LINE, COMPUTER and OUTPUT controls are about the 3:00 position.
>>>
>>> My K3’s Line/Mic is set to 15.
>>>
>>> Hope that helps…..
>>>
>>> 73, Jim / W6JHB
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Friday, Dec 26, 2014, at Friday, 5:42 PM, Arlen Fletcher <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Santa dropped off a TASCAM US-125M at my house yesterday. All is good, except I'm perplexed with the settings on the K3. I'm using line out on the K3 (stereo) into the line inputs on the 125M. I have the line level cranked all the way up to 100, but the input level on DM780 (Ham Radio Deluxe) shows an input level of about 29. I'd expect more signal than this. If I run the signal from the K3 line output into the mic input on the 125M I can easily overload the 125M.
>>>>
>>>> Shouldn't there be a better signal on the K3 line out?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Arlen - AA7F
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 22, 2014, at 09:45, James Bennett <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Ian - FWIW - I replaced my SLUSB several months ago with a TASCAM US-125M external USB sound card. Got it on Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/> <http://amazon.com/ <http://amazon.com/>>. Selling the SLUSB on eBay paid for the TASCAM unit. I have it connected to my 27” iMac and use it for PSK31, JT65, JT9, and an occasional RTTY QSO. No jumpers to fiddle with, no special cables - simple cables with RCA connectors. Couldn’t be happier with it. The TASCAM units are also recommended on the K9AY web pages.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73, Jim / W6JHB
>>>>> Folsom, CA
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Saturday, Nov 22, 2014, at Saturday, 8:44 AM, Ian - Ham <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've been trying to get back into the digital modes, and am discovering that
>>>>>> the sound card built into my PC probably isn't adequate to the task (lack of
>>>>>> adjustable settings in terms of equalization/balance). The old EMU0202 that
>>>>>> everyone recommends isn't available any longer, and a search of eBay this
>>>>>> morning turns up none being offered there at the moment. I have a SignaLink
>>>>>> USB, which is currently configured for use with my FT-817 when I'm operating
>>>>>> portable, and I don't want to have to reconfigure it every time I want to
>>>>>> use a different rig.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So, my question is this - What else are people using as an external USB
>>>>>> sound card with their PCs and the K3? I have an HP desktop with Windows 7.
>>>>>> The computer doesn't have room inside for another internal sound card due to
>>>>>> other expansion boards I put into it. :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks and 73,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --Ian
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>>>>>> Roswell, GA EM74ua
>>>>>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>>>>>> 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>>>>>> K3# 281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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Eugene Worth-2

Re: [K3] Sound card suggestions - TASCAM 366

In reply to this post by Ian Kahn, KM4IK

Nice Christmas present, indeed. I’m looking on eBay for a US-122 or US-144. Actually B&H Audio still has some “new” but discontinued ones for $99.00.

The point of this message is that we have an expert on this list … Jim Brown, K9YC.

Have a look at his website, http://k9yc.com and/or Google for “USB Audio Interfaces for Digital Modes.” It took me a couple of reads of this paper to get the gist of the message. I looked at the TASCAM unit and went, “Ooooohhhh, I’m not so sure I’m smart enough.” But, read the paper again. You’ll need a couple of connectors to go from 1/8” stereo to 1/4” stereo plug, but most of it will be intuitive. The knobs on the sound card take the place of the sliders in Windows sound set up or Mac Sound Settings … He even gives you 3 or 4 ways to make sure that your sound card won’t overdrive the radio.

Cheers!

gene
WG7GW

> On Dec 26, 2014, at 10:30 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 19:20:15 -0700
> From: Robert Nobis <[hidden email]>
> To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sound card suggestions - TASCAM 366
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> A few weeks ago, my wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I said a TASCAM 122 USB Interface. Instead I received a TASCAM 366. She checked on line and the 122 was listed as discontinued and replaced by the 366, so she ordered the 366.
>
> So now I have a TASCAM 366, which has significantly more capability that I really need. Anyway I will try to use it with my K3 for JT65 and JT9 operation. I am wondering, however, if anyone on this reflector has any experience with the 366 and could provide some hints for proper setup and operation.
>
> Thanks and Merry Christmas.
>
> 73,
>
>
> Bob - N7RJN
> [hidden email]

Robert Nobis - N7RJN

Re: [K3] Sound card suggestions - TASCAM 366

Gene,

Thank you very much. I will check out the Jim Brown’s web site.

73,

Bob - N7RJN
[hidden email]

> On Dec 26, 2014, at 23:02, Eugene Worth <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Nice Christmas present, indeed. I’m looking on eBay for a US-122 or US-144. Actually B&H Audio still has some “new” but discontinued ones for $99.00.
>
> The point of this message is that we have an expert on this list … Jim Brown, K9YC.
>
> Have a look at his website, http://k9yc.com and/or Google for “USB Audio Interfaces for Digital Modes.” It took me a couple of reads of this paper to get the gist of the message. I looked at the TASCAM unit and went, “Ooooohhhh, I’m not so sure I’m smart enough.” But, read the paper again. You’ll need a couple of connectors to go from 1/8” stereo to 1/4” stereo plug, but most of it will be intuitive. The knobs on the sound card take the place of the sliders in Windows sound set up or Mac Sound Settings … He even gives you 3 or 4 ways to make sure that your sound card won’t overdrive the radio.
>
> Cheers!
>
> gene
> WG7GW
>
>> On Dec 26, 2014, at 10:30 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>>
>> Message: 17
>> Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 19:20:15 -0700
>> From: Robert Nobis <[hidden email]>
>> To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <[hidden email]>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sound card suggestions - TASCAM 366
>> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>> A few weeks ago, my wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I said a TASCAM 122 USB Interface. Instead I received a TASCAM 366. She checked on line and the 122 was listed as discontinued and replaced by the 366, so she ordered the 366.
>>
>> So now I have a TASCAM 366, which has significantly more capability that I really need. Anyway I will try to use it with my K3 for JT65 and JT9 operation. I am wondering, however, if anyone on this reflector has any experience with the 366 and could provide some hints for proper setup and operation.
>>
>> Thanks and Merry Christmas.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>>
>> Bob - N7RJN
>> [hidden email]
>
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