[Elecraft] WJST and the K3

[Tom W8JI]

So the K3 has a fully floating ground on the line audio input, isolated from 
the chassis??? Is that correct?

73 Tom



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward R Cole" <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 4:08 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] WJST and the K3


> Bill, W5WVO gave a very detailed reply.
>
> I would like to say the K3 requires no interface for digital modes.
> Just run two audio patch cords (you can buy then at RS) from the
> speaker and mic jacks on the computer soundcard to the LINE-IN and
> LINE-OUT jacks on the KVX3 panel.  All the audio interfacing is done
> by the K3.  Run a standard serial cable (RS-232) cable from the
> computer to the K3.  In the WSJT sw open OPTIONS under the SETUP tab
> and enter your station info and chose PTT Port 1.  In the K3 change
> your mode to DATA.  That's it!  I leave my mic and compression set
> for voice and adjust audio at the computer.
>
> You will have to adjust audio levels in the computer using the audio
> dialog box (I right-click on the speaker icon at the lower bottom of
> the screen to open this).
> Chose OPEN VOLUME CONTROL and PLAYBACK to set transmit levels with
> the WAVE slider control.  Back to WSJT, Click OPEN TEST MESSAGES
> under the SETUP tab.  You will see several windows marked TX1, TX2,
> etc.  Just click one to place the transmitter into TX and adjust the
> slider until you just reach full power out.  You can click the others
> if you are curious but TX1 usually is all that you need for adjusting
> transmit audio.
>
> Click options on the volume window to select PROPERTIES and RECORD to
> gain access to the speaker control to set the level for the
> Spectra-JT display window.
> You really should read the WSJT instruction available from the WSJT
> website.  He gives detailed instructions for set up there.
>
> For other soundcard programs follow their instructions for setup.
>
> The K3 is ready to use for digital on the DATA mode and no extra
> interface is needed.  Way to go Elecraft!
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:14:38 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Lee Buller <k0wa at swbell.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] WJST and the K3
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
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>
> OK....  I got the 6 meter bug...as you all know by now....
>
> I have been trying to set up WJST for the K3.  Can anyone send me
> some information as to how to do this?  I am under the impression
> that it needs to be on SSB - but can't find information on which
> sideband.  How do you key the rig on SSB, it does not want to do so
> because I think it wants to see DATA.
>
> I have a SignaLink USB - works great on RTTY and PSK...but seems to
> not want to deal with WJST.  I've RTFM several times but am
> lost.  Anyone can give me a hint...a web page to read (I've read a
> lot of them today)..or something...
>
> I am missing something somewhere.  Who is the expert I can
> communicate off the list!
>
> Lee K0WA
>
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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