[Elecraft] K-3: USB SignaLink for better RTTY decoding?

[goldtr8 at charter.net]

Interesting question as I use a laptop right now with and internal sound 
card and if I can see the trace the DM780 will decode it unless there 
are strong signals close by.  Then I tighten the filters down and 
usually it comes in clean.

Maybe the number of bits in the sound card make a big difference but I 
dont know how to check this.

Also what filters do you use,  I am on the fence regarding a 500 hz or 
700 hxz 8 pole to add to the system.


Don
KD8NNU


On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 3:39 AM, RLVZ at aol.com wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>  I really like the K-3 for RTTY.  But I'm trying to maximize 
> reception as during contests I often hear stations calling me that I 
> can't  copy.  I believe the weakest link with my RTTY reception is the 
> SoundCard in my current Desktop.  I say this because I use a 
> different Desktop while operating from my Midwest QTH and  that 
> computer seems to decode weak signals with the same K-3 a lot  better. 
> Funny thing is that the processor in that Desktop that  decodes better 
> is about 50% slower.  So my question is: do  you thinking replacing my 
> current Desktop's SoundCard with a USB  SignaLink would improve weak 
> signal RTTY reception?  Note: I have done  various routines to 
> calibrate the Desktop Sound Card with little  improvement.
>  Thanks & 73,
>  Dick- K9OM 
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