[Elecraft] [K3] Sound card suggestions - TASCAM 366

[Eugene Worth]

Nice Christmas present, indeed. I’m looking on eBay for a US-122 or US-144. Actually B&H Audio still has some “new” but discontinued ones for $99.00.

The point of this message is that we have an expert on this list … Jim Brown, K9YC.

Have a look at his website, http://k9yc.com and/or Google for “USB Audio Interfaces for Digital Modes.” It took me a couple of reads of this paper to get the gist of the message. I looked at the TASCAM unit and went, “Ooooohhhh, I’m not so sure I’m smart enough.” But, read the paper again. You’ll need a couple of connectors to go from 1/8” stereo to 1/4” stereo plug, but most of it will be intuitive. The knobs on the sound card take the place of the sliders in Windows sound set up or Mac Sound Settings … He even gives you 3 or 4 ways to make sure that your sound card won’t overdrive the radio. 

Cheers!

gene
WG7GW

> On Dec 26, 2014, at 10:30 PM, elecraft-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
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> Message: 17
> Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 19:20:15 -0700
> From: Robert Nobis <n7rjn at nobis.net>
> To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sound card suggestions - TASCAM 366
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> A few weeks ago, my wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I said a TASCAM 122 USB Interface.  Instead I received a TASCAM 366. She checked on line and the 122 was listed as discontinued and replaced by the 366, so she ordered the 366.
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> So now I have a TASCAM 366, which has significantly more capability that I really need. Anyway I will try to use it with my K3 for JT65 and JT9 operation. I am wondering, however, if anyone on this reflector has any experience with the 366 and could provide some hints for proper setup and operation.
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> Thanks and Merry Christmas.
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> 73,
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> Bob  -  N7RJN
> n7rjn at nobis.net