[Elecraft] K3 and PSK31

Matt Zilmer mzilmer at verizon.net
Thu Feb 12 01:50:58 EST 2009


If you're using Data A, make sure the CONFIG:PTT-KEY setting is
correct to actuate TX.  For example DTR-OFF lets the DTR signal key
the TX.  Digipan can accommodate this too.

Data A is a good choice for this.  The K3 is an excellent data radio
and this mode supports PSK31 quite well.

73,
matt

On Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:37:30 -0600, you wrote:

>OK, Stupid question, I can't believe I can't get this running.
>
>PSK31 operation PC to K3, Digipan (then HRD/DM780 when I get it figured out, one thing at a time).
>
>Windows XP pro, Digipan, both signals checked on the comm 1 port for transmit, NO Rigblaster, serial cable direct to 1.7 gig PC, sound "card" on the mother board, K3/100 (plus options).
>
>What mode am I supposed to have the K3 in?
>
>1. Data, Data A, vox or not = won't go into transmit.
>
>2. USB mode, goes into transmit and transmits data as expected except that the frequency is 600 Hz above the VFO setting and does not follow the waterfall frequency.
>
>Works fine on 746 through original Rigblaster, I didn't think it was supposed to be needed on the K3.
>
>TIA, 73, de Jim KG0KP


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