[Elecraft] K3/0 PSK distortion

[DGB]

Got it Don, yes the paper was written by Brandon.

thanks much and HNY to you.

73 Dwight NS9I

On 12/29/2015 6:56 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Dwight,
>
> I don't have experience with Remote Rig, and Brandon's suggestions 
> usurp mine.  One thing I know is that if you are using USB mode 
> instead of DATA A, you will have to set compression to zero and set 
> the TX EQ to flat.  Failure to do that will result in distorted data 
> transmissions.
>
> 73 es HNY,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/29/2015 7:45 PM, DGB wrote:
>> Thanks foTalked with Elecraft and they sent me a paper on setting up 
>> the different modes for the K3/0. One thing I was doing wrong was 
>> using Data A when they recommend USB. Seems to be okay now with some 
>> more signal reports.
>>
>> HNY to all 73 de NS9I Dwight
>>
>> On 12/29/2015 5:03 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>> Dwight,
>>>
>>> You have the audio level set correctly if you are getting 4 bars on 
>>> the ALC meter with the 5th one flickering at times.
>>> Are you using DATA A mode?  If you are using USB mode, you must 
>>> manually turn off compression and set the equalizer flat.  Using 
>>> DATA A does that automatically.
>>> Another thing to consider is that the soundcard output of the laptop 
>>> may be distorted.  You might try an external soundcard.
>>> Do you have distortion in SSB voice operation?  If no distortion in 
>>> SSB, there is likely nothing wrong with the K3.
>>>
>>> Those are the only things I can think of at the moment - unless the 
>>> problem is with the receiving station.
>>> One nice thing about remote operation (if the transmitter is really 
>>> a good distance from your control position), you can use another 
>>> receiver and computer to monitor your data mode signals yourself.  A 
>>> modest antenna should do OK for receiving your signal so you may be 
>>> able to 'sneak it' by the HOA or your building manager.  Think 
>>> stealth antennas for portable work.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Don W3FPR
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