[Elecraft] K3S Data Connections

[Bill Frantz]

Works fine. I upgraded my K3 to the new USB interface. The only 
change I had to make was to select the new "sound card" built 
into the interface in my digital radio programs. The reduction 
in cables behind the radio was very welcome.

Basically, the new interface has a hub with a USB <--> RS232 and 
a USB sound card connected to it. Just select the individual 
components in the same maner as when they were separate USB 
connections to the computer. You only need one USB cable between 
the K3/K3S and the computer.

73 Bill AE6JV

73 Bill AE6JV

On 7/31/16 at 9:46 PM, w6jhb at me.com (James Bennett) wrote:

>Now, a fellow Elecrafter with a K3S wants to do digital and has 
>asked me what he needs. I know that rig has built in sound 
>card, so I thought he wouldn't need the external unit like I 
>have. But, not having a K3S, I'm confused how things work. The 
>online manual (Data Mode Connections, pg. 33) says that "You 
>can transmit and receive data in one of three ways". None of 
>those three ways listed refer to that built in sound card.
>
>I guess the bottom line question is: can one run a program like 
>FLDIGI and/or WSJT-X on a K3S without the need for an external 
>sound card, and still have those programs do full rig control 
>like the K3 that I have? If yes, what connections are made 
>between the radio and the computer...?
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