K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes

[Stan AE7UT]

I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a little
more in the shack.  Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3?

I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the jumper and
cord.  I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the computer
sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom.  
 
I know there is the wattage issue.  Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use the KX3?
I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage.  I haven't done digital
for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now.

I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that for the
digital stuff unless you think there is a better option.

Thanks
Stan AE7UT
 

[WM3M]

Stan,
I use both the K3 and KX3 for various digital modes.
I have both connected to a Signalink USB.
They both work very well for digital using the Signalink USB.
I would say the K3 is a little better since it is more flexible, you can
leave the digital connections in place and not have to disconnect the mic on
the KX3 when you want to use SSB.
Plus the K3 can provide a little more power when needed.
If you have any other questions let me know. 73
Emory   WM3M

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From: Stan AE7UT
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:43 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes

I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a
little
more in the shack.  Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3?

I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the
jumper and
cord.  I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the
computer
sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom.

I know there is the wattage issue.  Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use
the KX3?
I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage.  I haven't
done digital
for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now.

I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that
for the
digital stuff unless you think there is a better option.

Thanks
Stan AE7UT




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[Bill Frantz]

I have been doing PSK with 5 watts for several years. WHile many
people report running 10 to 100 watts, 5 seems to get the job
done for me, although I have a long list of stories about, "The
one that got away."

I did a bunch of RTTY at 5 watts in the North American QSP Party
RTTY contest (my first real contest experience). I never lacked
for contacts, although I missed one at the very end because the
other guy could not read me. After about 4 repeats, he went off
with 40 seconds to go and got another contact, so I don't feel
too bad.

Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

On 2/28/13 at 4:43 PM, [hidden email] (Stan AE7UT) wrote:

>I know there is the wattage issue.  Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use
>the KX3?

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[John Hendricks-2]

I use my KX3 with an isolating (transformer) attenuating cord @ 5 watts with a 24 foot wire antenna and it works very well. Tried to keep it simple with the KX3 for portable operation.
I use a SignaLink USB with my K3 & it also works. very well @ 10 watts.

John Hendricks K7JLT

On Feb 28, 2013, at 16:43, Stan AE7UT <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a
> little
> more in the shack.  Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3?
>
> I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the
> jumper and
> cord.  I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the
> computer
> sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom.  
>
> I know there is the wattage issue.  Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use
> the KX3?
> I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage.  I haven't
> done digital
> for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now.
>
> I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that
> for the
> digital stuff unless you think there is a better option.
>
> Thanks
> Stan AE7UT
>
>
>
>
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[Stan AE7UT]

Thanks so much for all of the replies.

I think I'll stick with the K3 for now.
I have the P3 so it will be fun to see how this all works.

Emory I may shoot you off a PM if I have problems getting
it working.  I hope that's OK.

73
Stan AE7UT