[Elecraft] K3 RTTY contest

[Rory]

Not a K3 user, yet! but I use a IC-718 with N1MM and a Signalink USB in
AFSK but of course I have to use LSB, if I don't and use the RTTY setting
on the radio my ALC is through the roof. I would like to go FSK but I need
to build a different interface. I have been looking at this product which
also might be useful to the Elecraft field. http://w3yy.com/fsk.htm

73
Rory

On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 10:09 AM, <amsctalx at comcast.net> wrote:

> I used mine in this weekend's ARRL Round-Up in conjunction with N1MM
> (using the FLDIGI modem) and a sound card. The system, of which the K3 is
> more or less the RF "front end", worked great. It's nice to be able to pick
> out an S3 multiplier station next (next-next) to an S9 +30 "honker" with no
> AGC pumping, de-sense, etc.. I owned a Flex 5K until recently (still
> pictured on my QRZ page, have to update that) and I have to say the
> K3-based combination works better in terms of RF performance and
> interoperability with contesting gear.
>
> I'm no K3LR, so take my experience with a grain of salt...but it works for
> me.
>
> 73,
>
>
> Mike Alexander - N8MSA
>
> amsctalx at comcast.net
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "barry whittemore" <wb1edi at hotmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:45:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY contest
>
>
> Bill, I use RTTY often in contests and find it incredibly easy to use. I
> built a very simple interface and use FSK rather than AFSK. that does not
> require any adjustments etc. I do some of the AFSK modes as well but one
> mans settings will not be the same as another depending on software volume
> levels etc. it is just a trial and adjust but it works well and is an easy
> process.
> I can send you a pdf of my interface cable if you like. It works good but
> requires its own serial port. I have used it with a "real" serial port as
> well as a USB to serial adapter and it works either way. with the FSK there
> are no level adjustments needed.
> I have not used an FT5K but i used to have an FT1000 MP that i loved but i
> find my K3 to be the absolute best radio i have ever owned. its almost
> effortless to go from one mode to another.
> no relation to Elecraft other than a very happy owner. (1/2 owner
> actually, i share with NE1F)
> 73
> Barry
> NF1O
>
>
> From: KR9A <KR9A at gmx.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 105, Issue 14
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> I am wondering if anyone has used the k3 in any rtty contests and what
> their menu settings are for the radio, thoughts comments, expectations
> etc as opposed to all the greatness I hear on the y 5k reflector.
> I know the K3 is a great radio but I don't seem to read too many
> operator comments on its greatness......
> thanks all.
> Bill
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