[Elecraft] RE: K3 - should data via the RS232 cable work?

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Benedict" <rbenedic at neo.rr.com>
>
> Since I use a laptop with my rig I have no parallel or RS232 port lines to 
> trigger FSK, hence my request for a RTTY keyboard capability as the only 
> way I see to use Dual PB.
>

I recommend a SignaLink USB or the more expensive but excellent Navigator 
from USInterface.com. You can drive the SignaLink USB so that it keys a 
radio using VOX, also the SignaLink's soundcard will probably be much better 
than the soundcard in your laptop.

At the moment I am not in a position to add the features you want - as you 
have a laptop I am sure that you will prefer to use a proper software 
solution. I used the built-in RTTY in my IC-7800 for about 5 minutes - 
software programs were much easier to use and offer more modes such as 
PSK63F, Olivia, MFSK and SSTV.

Simon HB9DRV