[Elecraft] N1MM config questions

[Steve Robinson]

I would like to thank one and all for their advice including those who
replied directly off line with screen shots. I can run N1MM with just one
serial cable and 2 audio cables, the way I thought I could!

My USB <-> Serial cable uses the FTDI chip set which I prefer. We will see
how well it works in a CW test. I suspect I have enough raw computing power
to make it so without using Winkey or some other add-ons (hopefully). I am
fortunate to have an Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.8 Ghz with 4 Gb RAM running XP
(on a 24" iMac no less) and it is zippy.

I have never quite figured out how to use my 8 pin mics to record directly
into N1MM Logger. As a result, my pre-recorded computer audio transmitted
from the PC does not match live audio and I just can't get all the levels to
right. It should be possible now that the K3 allows the use mic and line at
the same time. I notice these strange changes in audio frequently during
contests from other stations.

So if any of you can enlighten me, please do so. I bet it's easy. I probably
will want to try this after ARRL SSB DX this weekend. Sometimes (for me
anyway), making things work the way they are supposed to is just as much fun
as the actual contest. Perhaps my scores will go up eventually....

Thanks so much!
Steve WU9B


on 3/5/10 12:59 PM, Steve Robinson at wu9b at desertinet.com wrote:

> My lovely bride of almost 32 years has recently insisted that I buy a K3 for
> my belated birthday present, so I did (what a woman). I am starting with the
> basic kit that includes the 100 watt amp and 2.8Khz and 400Hz Inrad 8 pole
> filters. That is it. Building the kit was a lot of fun and #3979 is happily
> on the air.
> 
> So far I have serial communications with N1MM Logger so I can change
> frequencies from the TNC or bandmap window. I am looking for sage advice
> with respect to keying and audio. I do have a RIGblaster plus here but can I
> key the rig from the serial cable? So far I have N1MM set for the proper
> serial port talking to the K3 at 38400-N-8-1-1-DTR and RTS Always On. If I
> can key it with this cable, I could toss the RIGblaster aside and try some
> of the recent audio hints I have read here in the last day or so, but please
> advise on this too if you can.
> 
> I know I am still pretty unfamiliar with the rig but I hope to get on any
> way this weekend when I can. It¹s nice to be part of this new family. Thanks
> for reading this and thanks in advance!

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