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Jim Brown-10

Re: K3 and WSJT-X Split operation.

On 6/29/2018 1:16 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> I certainly did not realize that VOX was a no-no!
> In fact the DATA MODES section of the K3 manual clearly states "You cn
> use either VOX or PTT."

Someone may be quoting bad advice, or misunderstanding good advice. :)

FWIW, I've NEVER used PTT for any mode to key a radio -- I use it ONLY
between radio and power amp. Only VOX works fine for all digital modes,
and I also use it for SSB. And I probably make about 9,000 QSOs a year.

73, Jim K9YC

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Wes Stewart-2

Re: K3 and WSJT-X Split operation.

As a point of clarification. When I was having a totally unrelated issue, I
received a message from an Elecraft support person who stated among other
things, "Our digital mode set up procedures call for the use of software
commands to handle TX/RX switching instead of VOX control."

Since abandoning AM using my DX100 where a front panel switch initiated T/R
switching and some use of a VHF multimode using PTT, like Jim, I've never used
anything but VOX on any audio mode.

Wes N7WS

On 6/29/2018 10:05 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 6/29/2018 1:16 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> I certainly did not realize that VOX was a no-no!
>> In fact the DATA MODES section of the K3 manual clearly states "You cn use
>> either VOX or PTT."
>
> Someone may be quoting bad advice, or misunderstanding good advice. :)
>
> FWIW, I've NEVER used PTT for any mode to key a radio -- I use it ONLY between
> radio and power amp. Only VOX works fine for all digital modes, and I also use
> it for SSB. And I probably make about 9,000 QSOs a year.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC

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Neil Zampella

Re: K3 and WSJT-X Split operation.

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm

I can backup Don's statement about the K2.

I have my K2/100 working reliably with the KAT100, connected to the PC
using a serial to USB adapter. Using the DXLabs DX Commander to
control the rig, and interface with WSJT-X, PTT is through CAT.

I can even work remotely using VNC, as the DX Commander allows me to
adjust the power if necessary using a slider and the K2 command set.

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 6/29/2018 4:16 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Wes,
>
> I certainly did not realize that VOX was a no-no!
> In fact the DATA MODES section of the K3 manual clearly states "You cn
> use either VOX or PTT."
> If your audio levels are correct, VOX should be no problem.
> I personally prefer PTT via CAT command.
>
> Now if you are using the K2, then I definitely recommend NOT using VOX
> because it does not trigger reliably with DATA mode audio.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 6/29/2018 3:24 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
>> I realize that Elecraft's position is that VOX is a no-no.
>