[Elecraft] K3 PSK no output

[Don Wilhelm]

Yes, the K3 will work for data modes using SSB.  However, the DATA A 
submode is preferred over SSB.  The first advantage is that compression 
is turned off, and the second is that the TX Equalization is turned off 
too.  If you have compression set for SSB and are using TX EQ, you will 
need to remove those when operating in data modes in SSB.  Data A 
submode will do that for you, but yes, the default filter width is for 
about 400 Hz.  If you want a full bandwidth waterfall, it is as easy as 
turning the WIDTH knob.  A single knob adjustment is certainly easier 
than going into the menu to set TX EQ flat on all ranges and then 
adjusting the COMP knob.

But to each his own - I do not begrudge those who want to use data in 
SSB mode, but since I operate both SSB and Data modes, it is easier for 
me to use the K3 Data mode for data and SSB mode for SSB - I don't have 
to change the settings once I set things up.

73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/4/2013 6:47 PM, WM3M wrote:
> K3 does not have to be in Data mode to work with the Signalink.
> I use it all the time in SSB (USB) for data modes, especially for PSK31.
> Most data mode software has built in filtering/DSP so the wider 
> bandwidth on receive works very well, for PSK31, and other data modes.
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