[Elecraft] K3 JT 65-HF transmit?

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > Take the mickey-ham-ears out and try direct OM.

First. the microHAM microKEYER II is a high quality external sound card
with lower noise floor and higher dynamic range than standard OEM sound
cards in many computers and better performance than the commodity USB
sound cards used by many - including some of the 'made for ham radio'
USB sound products.  In addition, most microHAM interfaces provide USB
to serial rig control interfaces, many include a K1EL WinKey based
keyer, *true FSK* support rather than a jitter prone software hack
and several other station control options (including isolated Icom
CI-V transceive emulation which allows automatic band switching of the
Icom PW-1 from most non-Icom transceivers).

There is no reason for you to be disagreeable about other users choices
in accessories.  While you may find something unnecessary, others may
have good reasons for using them.

73,

    ... Joe Subich, W4TV
        microHAM America, LLC.
        http://www.microHAM-USA.com
        http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM


On 9/10/2012 6:09 PM, vk4tux wrote:
> Tony, brilliant advice! I also cant understand why anyone would waste money
> on an interface for use with a K3 when one is not needed, and I have done
> every data mode out there incl JT-65 with the K3 direct to PC.
>
> A ext good quality usb soundcard is handy, but that's about it.
>
> A German ham emailed me with a similar problem and I told him the same thing
> and he was astounded at
> the fact the K3 does not need an interface, Everything you need is built in,
> and now he is a very happy camper.
>
> Take the mickey-ham-ears out and try direct OM.
>
> Adrian ... vk4tux
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> Tom, make sure your PC is generating audio out. Unplug the audio cable from
> the PC's line out and try to transmit. You should hear the audio tones
> coming out the speaker.
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> If your K3 is set correctly and the PC is making audio, then the problem is
> that it is getting lost in whatever is between them. Whenever anyone posts
> a problem like yours, I always recommend the same thing: first, get it
> working with no interface. The K3 does not require a Microham or a
> Rigblaster or a Signalink or anything else to do digital modes. Take it
> out, hook the K3 to the PC with audio cables and key the K3 via CAT, and
> get your digital modes working that way. Then if you wish to re-insert an
> interface into your setup, you will more easily pinpoint problems if they
> arise.
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> Tony KT0NY
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