[Elecraft] Lots of RTTY signals on right now (contest) -- great time to try FSK-D mode

[Wayne Burdick]

The K3 and KX3 both have an "FSK-D" data mode, which allows you to decode and display RTTY signals right on the VFO B display. If you've never tried this feature, now would be an excellent time. Signals are coming in from all over the world, from about 14.080 MHz up.

You'll need to go into DATA mode, select FSK-D sub-mode, and turn on text decode. You can use the CWT meter function to help tune in signals. Refer to the owner manuals for details.

Of course you can also send RTTY with the K3 or KX3, too -- with the keyer paddle. Once you're in FSK-D mode, just set your code speed and start sending. To truncate the 4-second idle time, send "..--" (the Elecraft "IM" prosign, which means "IMmediately terminate the transmission"). This, too, is further described in the manual.

73,
Wayne
N6KR