[Elecraft] KX3- laptops for I/Q

[Matt Maguire]

FWIW, Macbook Pro has stereo line-in built in, although it does have a 20kHz LPF, limiting you to a 40KHz view. Normally you run Mac OSX operating system, but you can also run Windows using Bootcamp or Parallels/VMWare.

73, Matt VK2ACL.

 
On 01/02/2012, at 9:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Brian,
> 
> My view of the operation on the gazebo or deck, etc. does not mesh in my 
> mind with use of the I/Q KX3 output.  I think the primary use would be 
> to support CWskimmer, but could also be used to support a panadapter 
> function.  While a panadapter may be nice in the gazebo, I anticipate 
> that the uses of the I/Q outputs will be better related to the home 
> station with greater than casual operating situations.
> 
> Those tools are used in serious operating situations rather than the 
> more casual operation that I envision will be done in the backyard, 
> gazebo or deck.  OK, that is my opinion, others may differ.
> 
> The problem with many laptops is that they do not provide stereo line-in 
> inputs.  If indeed that is the situation with your laptop, you will have 
> to use an external soundcard to make good use of the KX3 I/Q output.  If 
> your laptop has stereo line-level inputs, then you will only need the 
> application software.
> This is NOT a KX3 consideration - the KX3 is providing the I/Q output, 
> this is a laptop computer problem in that stereo inputs are not 
> available in many laptops.
> 
> The solution that works is to use an external USB soundcard - but then 
> again, that is an extra piece of gear to cart around to the backyard, 
> gazebo or deck.  In my mind that reinforces my statement that such 
> operation is better planned for the home station rather than portable or 
> semi-portable operation away from the tools and resources of the home 
> station.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 1/31/2012 5:22 PM, Brian Pepperdine wrote:
>> I realize we are all still waiting for the KX3... somewhat patiently.In advance of that.. I know there has been some discussion already on soundcards to make use of the I/Q output.
>> But... I did want to raise the ugly spectre of the 'laptop' computer.I solved my soundcard issue on my home tower computer (real one with slots for a COMM card, sound card, etc) for LP-PAN by using an internal PCIe card chosen from Larry's list of approved cards.
>> However....
>> 
>> With laptops I believe that it seems there is a real lack of quality in built-in / motherboard integrated soundcards these days. Am I correct? I wonder if anyone is able to suggest what sort of machines would be up to the task? Is there something in the specs that we can be on the look-out for?
>> I see the KX3 .... with the I/Q lending a hand on the laptop on the gazebo deck (ah, summer).Or... I guess I can start haunting the computer re-builders for an oldie with the guts and a slot and PCMCIA soundcard I want and hope to keep it going.
>> BrienVE3VAW
>> 
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