Open question : K3 and interfaces used for digi modes...

[Lionel-F6FCD]

Hi guy's,

Who and how are you using Elecraft products with interfaces for digi-mode ?
What are you doing with ? what kind of mode is interresting ?

Since few time, I'm thinking to digi modes, so....I ordered a "microham USB III" interface  + K3 cables.....and now....? what is fun to do ?
And also....what kind of software.....a lot are available on the web....

Any repply / answer / opinion will be appreciated ;-))
73
Lionel

[Julian, G4ILO]

Lionel-F6FCD wrote

Who and how are you using Elecraft products with interfaces for digi-mode ?
What are you doing with ? what kind of mode is interresting ?

And also....what kind of software.....a lot are available on the web....

I am using the program I wrote myself, KComm, for PSK31 as well as general logging. I think PSK31 is the most interesting digital mode because it is the most popular, and because there is enough activity that there are even stations using it from quite rare DX locations.

If you want to try other digital modes then I would recommend Fldigi.

[Lionel-F6FCD]

Julian, G4ILO wrote

I am using the program I wrote myself, KComm, for PSK31 as well as general logging. I think PSK31 is the most interesting digital mode because it is the most popular, and because there is enough activity that there are even stations using it from quite rare DX locations.

If you want to try other digital modes then I would recommend Fldigi.


Hi Julian,
Visited quickly your web site...intersesting !
Will have a closer look on Kcomm..
Thank's,
73,
Lionel

[Mike Harris]

G'day,

> Lionel-F6FCD wrote:
>>
>> Who and how are you using Elecraft products with interfaces for
>> digi-mode
>> ?
>> What are you doing with ? what kind of mode is interresting ?
>>
>> And also....what kind of software.....a lot are available on the
>> web....

The interface I use for digital modes is simply two audio cables
line in/out on the K3 to line out/in on the PC sound card and a
quiet homebrew RS232 cable for logging and PTT you could use VOX, I
don't bother with rig control for me that is what the knobs are for.
NO fancy expensive interface required for basic operation.

Software is Logger32 with built in digi mode support (MMTTY &
MMVARI).  It all takes a bit of setting up, RTFM time, an alien
concept in the age of instant gratification.  Modes used are RTTY,
PSK31, JT65A (eme).

Personally speaking I find much of the time the digital modes are
like watching paint dry but sometimes it is the only way that a QSO
will be made with some locations at present and the known capability
is useful.  Once macros are set up digi modes are simple to use
except that some folks feel the need to include their life history,
club affiliations and inside leg measurement in a macro.  One huge
advantage of digi modes, and CW is that they are quiet, unlike
voice, and can be used without disturbing the household.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

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