[Elecraft] K3 rtty decode vs: computer decode

[Bill Breeden]

Jim,

My observations from a side by side comparison between my K3's internal 
decode and MMTTY are similar to yours.  That being said, the ability to 
decode and then quickly call in RTTY or PSK31 mode when an opportunity 
presents itself using the K3 by itself has been very useful to me.  My 
best confirmed contact in RTTY mode is 9N1AA in Nepal and I would have 
missed him if I had waited to bring up my computer with RTTY software.  
Looking at my log from the point when I started using my K3, I see that 
I have worked and confirmed 75 additional digital mode entities, 
bringing my DXCC digital mode total to 185.  Nearly all of those new 
ones were worked from the front panel of my K3.  I usually don't bother 
to bring up my RTTY software unless I intend to participate in a digital 
mode contest or QSO party.  I wish the K3 had PSK63 mode built in as well.

I don't know if I would feel the same way if I didn't have a P3.  I find 
the P3 an almost indispensable tuning indicator for the digital modes.

73,

Bill - NA5DX


Original message:
From: Jim Hoge<knowkode at verizon.net>
To: Elecraft Reflector<elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 rtty decode vs: computer decode

I have played just a bit with the rtty via cw function of the K3 and am curious if my casual observations match those of others. It appears that the K3 onboard decoder takes a back seat in rtty decode ability to a radio/computer/mtty combination. Agree/disagree/thoughts?

73,
Jim W5QM