[Elecraft] KX3 AND DIGITAL INTERFACE QUESTION

[Dave Sublette]

I have had my KX3 for just over a year now, and love it.  I am wanting to
try some of the digital modes using a computer and a third party software
package.  I already use a logging program which controls the KX3.  I also
have a Softrock SDR receiver and use HDSDR to look at the spectrum.  I tell
you all of this to establish that I am not a total newcomer to the concept
of computer/radio operation.

But when it comes to digital modes,  I’m looking for some advice.  Since I
already use the internal sound card, I believe I will need an external
interface with its own sound card.  The third party software would then
select the external interface to look at for its display.

At this point I have two questions:

1)  Since the computer can open several windows at at time, can I look at
the SDR in one window and run the KX3 on digital modes in another?  I
should mention that the SDR is fed by another radio.

2) which interface with its own sound card would you recommend?

Thanks.  I’m  looking forward to being involved with this group.

73,

Dave, K4TO