[Elecraft] Kx2 questions

[Don Wilhelm]

Jim,

Re: Data modes ---
Yes, all you need is the cables.  As far as connecting the logic and RF 
grounds together, you may find some improvement by turning MIC BTN in 
the menu to OFF.
Many have been doing that with the KX3, and the KX2 should behave similarly.

If you want the 'best of both worlds', then you will build special 
cables that use a 4 conductor jack to separate the grounds.

73,
Don W3FPR


On 7/21/2016 8:31 PM, Jim Nestor wrote:
> Just got my KX2 with ATU & internal battery. Waiting on my paddles. Have a number of power sources & antennas to try. Meantime, I have a couple of questions.
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> 1) cabling for digital modes. Looking to run PSK-31 & WSJT-X. Am experienced with those modes on Icom 756 Pro II, Flex 1500, and K3. All I need is the cables. From looking at the schematics it looks like all  I need is a couple of 1/8" stereo Male-to-Male cables. No real question about the receive side. Looks like the transmit side (KX2 mic input) is a 4-conductor jack with separate signal & logic grounds. Will it work with a 3-conductor cable which would seem to short the grounds together?
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