[Elecraft] PSK-31 Help

[Ron Midwin]

Gentlemen:

 

I have a K-3, S/N 1997 and have tried using it on PSK 31 on several
occasions.  I've tried using it with Ham Radio Deluxe, which did work OK,
but HRD seems too Microsoftish for my tastes and takes too much time to set
up so I'd like to use something simpler.

 

I've also used DigiPan, but seem to have trouble getting all the settings
correct.  A friend recommends MultiPsk, which is next on my list of things
to try.

 

 I know that I can set up the K-3 to copy PSK31 direct, and do have the
radio interfaced with my laptop using a USB to serial adapter.  I don't use
Rigblaster as it isn't needed.

 

I'd like to use my computer to send and receive so I'd like to hear from
some PSK31 Guru's and see what setup you like to use.  My laptop is a year
old HP running Vista.  It has a built in sound card, and I also have an
auxiliary USB soundcard, which is a Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Amigo which
has a mic in and headphone out, and a manual gain adjust wheel which might
be useful for setting up the PSK signal levels.

 

I know I can send PSK direct using the CW key, but don't want to go that way
either.

 

Any inputs would be appreciated.

 

73

 

Ron 

AE6RH