[Elecraft] K3DVR vs CW Memories

[Pete Smith]

The trouble is that you give up all the advantages of N1MM's integration 
of logging and message-sending functions, particularly in Enter Sends 
Messages mode.  Setting up laptop-based message files takes more effort, 
but there's no inherent reason why they should not sound just as good.  
You need to be sure that all your recorded messages are set to the same 
peak amplitude, and adjust the various gain controls between the 
recorded file and the K3, but once they are set you can forget them.

One trick that can help is to run your microphone through the sound card 
to the rig, and set the sound card's microphone gain to provide the same 
output level as the recorded messages.  Then any other gain control 
changes you make will affect both your mike and the recorded audio.

I regularly use soundcard audio files, while simultaneously recording 
the entire contest using Sagebrush Software's RecAll Pro.  I am still 
working out some kinks with getting the K3's monitor level where I want 
it, but I'm sure I can get there.

73, Pete N4ZR

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On 8/3/2010 11:39 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
> I prefer to use the KDVR for CQ calls and contesting etc. More natural audio
> is transmitted than my laptop recordings sound using N1MM...Just my 2 cents
> worth...keep the change...(:-))
>
> Gary
>
> On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Brett Howard<brett at livecomputers.com>wrote:
>
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>> It only functions in SSB mode it provides no advantage in CW mode
>> other than the fact that it can record over the air signals...
>>
>> ~Brett (N7MG)
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 8:11 PM, Stan Gibbs<stan at ajaxsoftware.com>  wrote:
>>      
>>> I've read the manuals and searched the archives, but I'm still unclear
>>>        
>> what
>>      
>>> benefits, if any, the KDVR3 provides over the built-in CW memories for CW
>>> mode.
>>>
>>> I'm also unclear how the two interrelate; does the KDVR3 override or
>>>        
>> replace
>>      
>>> the CW memories when it is installed, or does it function only in SSB
>>>        
>> mode?
>>      
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>>> 73, Stan - KR7C
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