[Elecraft] [K3] Open question : K3 and interfaces used for digi modes...

[Mike Harris]

G'day,

> Lionel-F6FCD wrote:
>>
>> Who and how are you using Elecraft products with interfaces for 
>> digi-mode
>> ?
>> What are you doing with ? what kind of mode is interresting ?
>>
>> And also....what kind of software.....a lot are available on the 
>> web....

The interface I use for digital modes is simply two audio cables 
line in/out on the K3 to line out/in on the PC sound card and a 
quiet homebrew RS232 cable for logging and PTT you could use VOX, I 
don't bother with rig control for me that is what the knobs are for. 
NO fancy expensive interface required for basic operation.

Software is Logger32 with built in digi mode support (MMTTY & 
MMVARI).  It all takes a bit of setting up, RTFM time, an alien 
concept in the age of instant gratification.  Modes used are RTTY, 
PSK31, JT65A (eme).

Personally speaking I find much of the time the digital modes are 
like watching paint dry but sometimes it is the only way that a QSO 
will be made with some locations at present and the known capability 
is useful.  Once macros are set up digi modes are simple to use 
except that some folks feel the need to include their life history, 
club affiliations and inside leg measurement in a macro.  One huge 
advantage of digi modes, and CW is that they are quiet, unlike 
voice, and can be used without disturbing the household.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO