Re: K3 FSK D Mode use in RTTY contest

Posted by N6JW on Sep 27, 2010; 4:46am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-FSK-D-Mode-use-in-RTTY-contest-tp5571564p5573587.html

Thanks for the comments, both on and off list!

Someone pointed out that I had failed to mention the value of using the Dual Passband
Filter [Dual PB; Hold Xfil button].  Yes!  I use it all the time.  In fact it comes up as my
default when I switch to RTTY.  It is most helpful.

Also some folk commented about the fact that in recent firmware RTTY defaults to 75 Baud.
This appears to be true.  But once you change it back to 45 Baud (per band), it will stay
that way until changed.  If you cannot get clean copy on a properly tuned strong signal, you
probably have the baud rate incorrectly set. [Data MD]

Thanks again, and hope my notes were helpful to some.

Regards,

73

John, N6JW

N6JW wrote

First: the K3's FSK D mode (self-contained RTTY) is NOT just a novelty!  It is a
perfectly capable performer, particularly in a situation like the CQ WW RTTY contest
taking place over this weekend.  I found my new P3 made working this contest
without software a breeze.  What follows below is a detailed "how-to-do-it" (with
or without the P3) for the uninitiated, from someone who dabbles casually in a
contest or two, from time to time.  It is quite simple.  But be warned, it is LONG.