[Elecraft] K3 PSK Dreaming

[Bob]

You are pretty much describing the ONE thing I miss that was on my Icom
IC-9100 that is not on my K3 -- A single USB connection that has rig
control plus audio in and out (Not that Icom was perfect -- they left out a
critical adjustment for receive audio level, and some way to send CW via
rig command or port control, and a means switching into XMIT via port
control).

I'd love to see that sort of change made to a future version of the KIO3
card.

As a reference, if you change from 16-bit resolution to 24-bit resolution,
the JT65-HF minimum signal decode will go from about -24 dB to -32 dB --
that's a huge improvement in weak signal decode.

73, Bob, WB4SON



On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:

> ...What I would like to see is an accessory for the K3 that looks
>
like a 24 bit sound card to the computer. Since the data rates
> are too fast for RS-232, and software already supports USB, a
> USB interface seems the way to go. Including the KUSB function
> in the interface could be nice way to reduce cable clutter.
>
> This accessory would eliminate one audio level control, and
> allow more of the K3's dynamic range to show through to the
> computer. I would probably reduce the times I need to use the
> notch filter to filter down a strong local station.
>
> Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
>