[Elecraft] New ham and the KX3

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at embarqmail.com
Wed Feb 26 11:15:17 EST 2014


The problem with that suggestion is that the Tech licensee can only use 
PSK31 on 10 meters.   The 80, 40, and 15 meter allocations are for CW only.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/26/2014 11:10 AM, Barry LaZar wrote:
> Sean,
>     I see that you plan on starting with phone because you are 
> learning code. Let me suggest that you add PSK31 to your beginnings. 
> It is a mode that really works well at low powers and it's really easy 
> to set up. You will need a way to interface your computer to the 
> radio, but that is easy. A interface like the SignaLink USB will make 
> it almost mindless; they have the cable you will need. The whole 
> package is $100. The software is free. There are other digital modes 
> that you'll be able to use the interface with, but they aren't as 
> popular. Between PSK31 and eventually CW, you should be able to pick 
> up a mixed mode DXCC if you put the time in. Have fun!
>



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