[Elecraft] [QRP-L] RIGblaster Advantage for Serious Digital Modes with KX3?

[Don Wilhelm]

Craig,

Since you have decided to include the external interface, AND you only 
have one USB port, look at the serial port on your chosen interface - 
you may need the KX3SER cable instead of the KX3USB cable.  The 
interfaces I know about all have serial ports to connect to the rig and 
not USB ports.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/17/2013 10:53 AM, CRAIG W BEHRENS wrote:
> Thanks for the feedback and advice, Don.
>
> I have the Elecraft cables and figured that it would be worth buying 
> an external interface unit that has a built-in sound card capability 
> that I know will work, vs. take a chance with the MS Surface Pro 
> computer. (The unit is reasonably compact and light.)
>
> The optical isolation circuits in the interface unit may be even more 
> important at the St. Lucia sites, especially considering the various 
> power sources that will be used. (I too am a believer re. having 
> isolation circuits.)
>
> Also, the Surface only has 1 USB3 port on it and it would be good to 
> not have to use an external port expander unit to accommodate more 
> cables, etc.
>
> So far--it sounds as if I can get there OK with this path.
>