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hf4me

K3 and PSK31

OK, Stupid question, I can't believe I can't get this running.

PSK31 operation PC to K3, Digipan (then HRD/DM780 when I get it figured out, one thing at a time).

Windows XP pro, Digipan, both signals checked on the comm 1 port for transmit, NO Rigblaster, serial cable direct to 1.7 gig PC, sound "card" on the mother board, K3/100 (plus options).

What mode am I supposed to have the K3 in?

1. Data, Data A, vox or not = won't go into transmit.

2. USB mode, goes into transmit and transmits data as expected except that the frequency is 600 Hz above the VFO setting and does not follow the waterfall frequency.

Works fine on 746 through original Rigblaster, I didn't think it was supposed to be needed on the K3.

TIA, 73, de Jim KG0KP

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Matt Zilmer

Re: K3 and PSK31

If you're using Data A, make sure the CONFIG:PTT-KEY setting is
correct to actuate TX. For example DTR-OFF lets the DTR signal key
the TX. Digipan can accommodate this too.

Data A is a good choice for this. The K3 is an excellent data radio
and this mode supports PSK31 quite well.

73,
matt

On Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:37:30 -0600, you wrote:

>OK, Stupid question, I can't believe I can't get this running.
>
>PSK31 operation PC to K3, Digipan (then HRD/DM780 when I get it figured out, one thing at a time).
>
>Windows XP pro, Digipan, both signals checked on the comm 1 port for transmit, NO Rigblaster, serial cable direct to 1.7 gig PC, sound "card" on the mother board, K3/100 (plus options).
>
>What mode am I supposed to have the K3 in?
>
>1. Data, Data A, vox or not = won't go into transmit.
>
>2. USB mode, goes into transmit and transmits data as expected except that the frequency is 600 Hz above the VFO setting and does not follow the waterfall frequency.
>
>Works fine on 746 through original Rigblaster, I didn't think it was supposed to be needed on the K3.
>
>TIA, 73, de Jim KG0KP

Don Wilhelm-4

Re: K3 and PSK31

In reply to this post by hf4me

Jim,

Use DATA MD = DATA A.

If you have the K3 set for VOX operation, that should be all that is
required.
If you choose to use PTT, set the K3 for PTT and select either RTS or
DTR in the CONFIG: PTT-KEY menu *and* select the same signal for PTT in
the Digipan application.

I don't normally use Digipan, but I just tried it and it worked FB for me.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jim Miller wrote:

> OK, Stupid question, I can't believe I can't get this running.
>
> PSK31 operation PC to K3, Digipan (then HRD/DM780 when I get it
> figured out, one thing at a time).
>
> Windows XP pro, Digipan, both signals checked on the comm 1 port for
> transmit, NO Rigblaster, serial cable direct to 1.7 gig PC, sound
> "card" on the mother board, K3/100 (plus options).
>
> What mode am I supposed to have the K3 in?
>
> 1. Data, Data A, vox or not = won't go into transmit.
>
> 2. USB mode, goes into transmit and transmits data as expected except
> that the frequency is 600 Hz above the VFO setting and does not follow
> the waterfall frequency.
>
> Works fine on 746 through original Rigblaster, I didn't think it was
> supposed to be needed on the K3.
>
> TIA, 73, de Jim KG0KP
>
>
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: K3 and PSK31

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Jim,

The K3 does not know the Digipan waterfall frequency. If you are to
know the actual transmit frequency that would have to be calculated by
the Digipan application rather than the K3 display.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jim Miller wrote:
> 2. USB mode, goes into transmit and transmits data as expected except
> that the frequency is 600 Hz above the VFO setting and does not follow
> the waterfall frequency.
>
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