[Elecraft] N6XI NAQP RTTY July, 2007 with K3

[Don Wilhelm]

As a counter to Jeff's perspective, I find that similar things which are 
integrated inside the radio will slave that radio to one particular way 
of providing that function.  Times change, desires change, but that 
radio is locked into the past because of the 'way things were done back 
then'.

Moving such functions into a small external box or cable is much 
preferable IMHO.

Although it is great that RTTY and PSK31 are built into the K3, I wonder 
how long those modes will be used *in the same manner* that they are 
today.  Of course, since the K3 does many things in downloadable 
firmware, future changes may be possible - but still it would be even 
more flexible to use a small interface box.  That is just my opinion and 
preferences - they do not have to agree with yours, and I don't want to 
argue about it with anyone, just pointing out that what is 'best' for 
one is not necessarily 'best' for all of us.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jeff Stai wrote:
> 
>  From my perspective, those keying circuits want to be inside the radio, 
> safe from harm. Is there any reason why they weren't made part of the 
> radio - or why I shouldn't put them in when I get my K3? (Assuming of 
> course I can get into that part to do so...)
> 
> Thanks! - jeff wk6i
> 
> 
> Rick Tavan N6XI wrote:
>> It was very easy to integrate - just
>> a DE9-DE15 cable with two resistor-transistor keying circuits
>> in the DE9 shell gave me true FSK. 
>