[Elecraft] K2 Problem in NAQP

[Richard Ferch]

W0EM wrote:

> As I understand what you are saying is that the frequency displayed on K3 is
> actually the mark frequency rather than the suppressed carrier frequency.
>> From my observations of the K2, as compared to the K3 in on air test, it is
> the same.  I have compared my transmitted and received frequency with an
> FT-950 and FT-5000 and those radio's are essentially the mark frequency
> below the K2.  In other words, If they are transmitting on 21.080.00 I have
> to tune the K2 & K3 to 21.082.150 to hear them and for them to hear me.

No, you don't have it right yet. According to your description, the K3 
and the K2 are both displaying the suppressed carrier frequency in lower 
sideband. From this I conclude that you have your K3 in either LSB mode 
or DATA A-REV. Neither of these is optimal for RTTY, but they both will 
work.

Once again, the frequency that is displayed on the K3's dial DEPENDS ON 
THE MODE. In CW, FSK D and AFSK A, it is the actual frequency (assuming 
you are aligned on the audio pitch). In USB, LSB and DATA A, it is the 
suppressed carrier frequency, which is either above or below the actual 
frequency, depending on which sideband is being used.

73,
Rich VE3KI