[Elecraft] K3, sound cards and PSK31

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

>     I think you'll be pleased with the SignaLink box. 

There is no value to the Signalink that can't be provided 
by much less expensive USB based soundcards (e.g., UA-580 
for $28.95 at Byterunner) or even the $9.95 "dongles" used 
to support a headset.  Since the K3 provides VOX in the 
DATA A and AFSK A modes, Chen is completely correct and 
the SignaLink is a waste for what it is/what it does.  
 
If one wants more capability that a basic USB soundcard, 
there are plenty of multi-function devices that provide 
CAT, CW, specialized controls, hardware support for some 
of the special features in fldigi, etc.  Even though they 
are more expensive than Signalink, if the other features 
are of use (e.g., USB rig control, pFSK/qCW for fldigi, 
Icom accessory interface, etc.) in your particular 
shack, the multi-function devices can provide far better 
value. 

73, 

   ... Joe Subich, W4TV 
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