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Is SignaLink needed with KX3?

K1NUN
My KX3, assembled, is due to be delivered in a few days (ordered 28-Aug at the New England Division Hamfest).  I am debating whether to sell my SignaLink digimode interface that I used with my TS2000. (I am selling the TS2K to finance the new KX3.)
 
My question to the group, please, is should I keep the SL for use with the KX3, or can the KX3 operate with my computer directly and simply? (Offers on the TS2K can be made off list!)

73 and thanks,
ERIC
K1NUN
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Re: Is SignaLink needed with KX3?

Don Wilhelm-4
Eric,

The KX3 may need some sort of interface for digital modes because it has
galvanic isolation on the audio lines.  So keep it until you get your
KX3 up and running so you can experiment between the SL and direct
connection to your computer soundcard.

I like to be safe and use a galvanic isolator to keep the noise to a
minimum.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/1/2012 9:37 PM, K1NUN wrote:
> My KX3, assembled, is due to be delivered in a few days (ordered 28-Aug at the New England Division Hamfest).  I am debating whether to sell my SignaLink digimode interface that I used with my TS2000. (I am selling the TS2K to finance the new KX3.)
>  
> My question to the group, please, is should I keep the SL for use with the KX3, or can the KX3 operate with my computer directly and simply? (Offers on the TS2K can be made off list!)
>

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Re: Is SignaLink needed with KX3?

Don Wilhelm-4
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What I *meant* was that the SignaLink has galvanic isolation on the
audio lines - I see that was not clear in my words

73,
Don W3FPR
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Eric,

The KX3 may need some sort of interface for digital modes because it has
galvanic isolation on the audio lines.  So keep it until you get your
KX3 up and running so you can experiment between the SL and direct
connection to your computer soundcard.

I like to be safe and use a galvanic isolator to keep the noise to a
minimum.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/1/2012 9:37 PM, K1NUN wrote:
> My KX3, assembled, is due to be delivered in a few days (ordered 28-Aug at the New England Division Hamfest).  I am debating whether to sell my SignaLink digimode interface that I used with my TS2000. (I am selling the TS2K to finance the new KX3.)
>
> My question to the group, please, is should I keep the SL for use with the KX3, or can the KX3 operate with my computer directly and simply? (Offers on the TS2K can be made off list!)
>

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Re: Is SignaLink needed with KX3?

K1NUN
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 Hi Don and Aki,

You two have convinced me. I'll hold on to the SignaLink. Thank you.

Now, I only have to sell the 'big' rig.

73,
ERIC
K1NUN

 

 

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Eric,

The KX3 may need some sort of interface for digital modes because it has
galvanic isolation on the audio lines.  So keep it until you get your
KX3 up and running so you can experiment between the SL and direct
connection to your computer soundcard.

I like to be safe and use a galvanic isolator to keep the noise to a
minimum.

73,
Don W3FPR



 
 
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