JT65A and the K3

[Robert 'RC' Conley]

I would like to know more. Please
RC KC5WA

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[W7GJ, Lance]

Hello RC,

I am not sure exactly what your question is, but I will offer some information that
may be of interest to you.  I currently use a K3 here at home for all my 6m EME
operations (all of which use JT65A mode from the most recent WSJT software package).  
I also have used it on my recent 6m EME DXpeditions to E51, 3D2 and 5W0.  A few of
the reasons I think it is such a perfect radio for 6m EME are the following:

1.  Of course, it automatically includes 6m, so any DXpedition taking a K3 is
automatically equipped for 6m.

2.  It has a built-in computer interface, so all you need is to connect stereo audio
leads from your computer sound card, along with an RS232 cable from the computer to
control the PTT function via the RTS serial line (a MENU option from the front
panel).  So the K3 is also "digital ready"!

3.  The bandpass is essentially FLAT for more than 800 Hz either side of the JT65A
center frequency, so it is easy to spot spread-out callers with equal sensitivity.

4.  The K3'a optional KXV3a module provides IF output, along with separate BNC
connections for transverters.  It also provides convenient receiver-only line in and
out, for connection of a separate receive antenna or insertion of a low noise
receive-only preamp (a necessity for weak signal work on 6m).

5.  It has a GREAT IF noise blanker, that has saved me more than once while operating
in the field.

6.  Unlike some radios, it has the ability to turn the AGC totally OFF, which is
quite helpful with WSJT weak signal digital modes.

7.  With the 100w option, you have enough power to drive popular commercial 6m amps
such as the ACOM 1000, ACOM 1006, ALPHA 8406, M2 6M-1000, ICOM PW-1, and many others.

8.  It weighs only 12 pounds, so is easily transportable to rare and exotic locations.

Last summer during Es season on 6m, I was amazed to contact so many new K3 owners
trying out 6m for the first time!  That is the beauty of having such a high
performance radio that includes the Magic Band ;-)  The current Es season is just
beginning now (even way up here in western Montana!), so stick up a good 6m beam and
get ready to join in on the magic!

GL and DX!  VY 73, Lance



On 5/4/2012 3:25 PM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote:
> I would like to know more. Please
> RC KC5WA
>


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[Jim Brown-10]

On 5/4/2012 8:25 AM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote:
> I would like to know more. Please

JT65 works very well on the K3, and a lot of guys are using it. Sound
card hook up is just like RTTY or PSK31, use K3 Line In and Line Out,
set levels carefully to avoid distortion caused by overload.  Use
JT65-HF software. Google to find and download it.  Study the
documentation. What else do you want to know?

73, Jim K9YC


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[Stephen G4SJP]

I'm still slightly confused by the many reply options, double clicking,
typing in boxes etc.  Is there a 'JT65 HF for dummies' anywhere?  Despite
playing meteor scatter on vhf many years ago, where the QSO format is
pretty much identical to what I remember, I'm still a little confused by
what should happen, and when.  For example presumably I should only hit
reply (or whatever) during the decode period, so I have to be pretty quick?

Perhaps it's just advancing years...

73 Stephen G4SJP

On 4 May 2012 17:44, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:

> On 5/4/2012 8:25 AM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote:
> > I would like to know more. Please
>
> JT65 works very well on the K3, and a lot of guys are using it. Sound
> card hook up is just like RTTY or PSK31, use K3 Line In and Line Out,
> set levels carefully to avoid distortion caused by overload.  Use
> JT65-HF software. Google to find and download it.  Study the
> documentation. What else do you want to know?
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>
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[Jim Brown-10]

On 5/5/2012 1:51 AM, Stephen Prior wrote:
> I'm still slightly confused by the many reply options, double clicking,
> typing in boxes etc.  Is there a 'JT65 HF for dummies' anywhere?

Print the JT65-HF manual and study it.

73, Jim K9YC
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