[Elecraft] K3 and WSPR - configuration?

[Rick Prather]

James,

As a veteran of one whole weekend on WSPR I'll share what I have learned.

First I would turn off the CW ID since it isn't necessary and clutters up the WSPR frequency.

Yes, all you will hear is what appears to be a solid tone while you are transmitting.

I wouldn't use the RF gain control to get the desired level, I use both the PC volume control and the K3's LIN OUT control to get in the 0db range.  I found that it fluctuates a bunch but still get good copy.

I also leaned that when they caution you about having your PC clock being set properly they aren't kidding.  Make sure it is within a second or two of exact time.

Very interesting mode and it's amazing what reception reports you will see on the WSPRnet.org site after an hour or so.

Rick
K6LE

On 10/28/2010, at 6:04 , James Sarte wrote:

> Greetings fellow Elecrafters,
> 
> I've recently started playing with K1JT's WSPR program.  I do believe I have
> the rig correctly configured as I use the current setup for all digital
> modes.  I have the K3 set to DATA A mode.  Since I've never used WSPR before
> though, when TXing, what are you supposed to hear? All I hear is what
> appears to be a solid, unmodulated tone followed by my CW ID.  Does that
> sound right to you?
> 
> One last question - in order to achieve an Rx noise level of 0 dB, I've been
> using the RF gain control on the rig rather than PC volume control.  Is this
> acceptable?
> 
> 73 de James K2QI
> President UNARC/4U1UN