[Elecraft] Elecraft K2/100 in RTTY and PSK31 Modes
Jeff Stai WK6I
[email protected]
Fri Aug 22 13:18:01 2003
At 05:36 PM 8/21/2003, Phil, WB6TQG wrote:
>I am thinking of purchasing the Elecraft K2/100 for use in RTTY and PSK31
>modes. I am a beginner in these modes. Can anyone help me with the following
>questions?
first off, here is a great page to help get you started with RTTY:
http://www.aa5au.com/rtty
>1. Is the K2/100 a good transceiver for RTTY, PSK31 and other digital modes?
yes, with a caution or two:
- as already noted, setting up your RTTY filters carefully will be important
to keep from shifting around; I tend to set one narrow filter and leave it
there however. For PSK31, most of the software expects you to be running
wide open, but in busy band conditions with a couple strong signals on the
band swamping your IF, going narrow can also be useful (this is true for any
rig).
- the K2/100 is not rated to run 100W on RTTY as is. The astonishingly
simple solution (suggested by other folks here) I have used is to simply lay
two medium size 12V muffin fans on top of the rig blowing down on the heat
sink. Keeps it cool even when calling CQ in a contest.
>2. Does the KDSP2 DSP Filter help during digital operation, or does the
>soundcard perform the same function? I am wondering if the soundcard makes
>the KDSP2 redundant.
yes, the soundcard makes any DSP redundant, in my opinion.
>3. Do you recommend the KNB2 Noise Filter for digital modes?
can't hurt, might help, particularly for wide open PSK. I can't recall ever
turning on a NB for RTTY. It will definitely help with other modes WHEN you
have the kind of noise a noise blanker blanks!
>4. Any other comments are welcome.
You will be successful with the K2/100 on data modes - if you run into any
snags, this list will be your best friend!
- 73 - jeff wk6i
>Thank you very much for your help!
>
>73, Phil, WB6TQG
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Jeff Stai [email protected]
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