[Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic connector

[Jim Brown]

On 5/9/2014 5:36 AM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote:
> I have the Signalink box that i'm using with my Yaesu 857D but i want to also try it with the K3.

What is "my audio stuff" that you are currently using? If it's to/from 
an internal sound card, it's probably worth replacing with a decent USB 
audio interface. FWIW, the SignalLink box is highly overrated, thanks to 
advertising by those who sell it. And "help" info on the DX Engineering 
website to solve RFI issues strongly suggest that it has a Pin One Problem.

There are several USB audio interfaces sold mostly to DJs and home 
studios that work very well for us. Several years ago, I bought and 
tested thoroughly two low cost units that work VERY well -- much better 
decoding of digital signals, especially weak ones. The simple Numark 
stereo interface costs about $35, the now discontinued Tascam US100 was 
$75, and was replaced by a US120 that costs more. They work equally 
well, and neither has a Pin One Problem.

73, Jim K9YC