[Elecraft] [KX2] Digi Mode Newb looking for advice

[Bill Frantz]

I suggest starting with PSK31 on 20M. There are usually signals 
at 14.070 and up when the band is open. I see the advantage as: 
PSK31 is symmetric so it will work with both sidebands. Not 
having to worry about whether the higher frequency signal on the 
air is also higher in your computer lets you get things like 
audio levels an keying working. Then when you try a mode like 
RTTY, most things work making finding out what is wrong easier.

There are lots of programs which support PSK31, including the 
popular fldigi which runs on Linux, Macintosh, and Windows. 
There are also PSK31 programs that run on phones and tablets.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 11/7/16 at 8:03 AM, elecraft at mailman.qth.net (rick jones via 
Elecraft) wrote:

>I have happily acquired a newish KX2 and a SideKar (and Signal 
>Link usb). Now that I have the hardware I'd like to jump in. 
>There seems to be more modes then ever. Any advice or 
>suggestions on which are the "hot" modes at the moment or what 
>modes are best for a beginner? Best for portable use? Books, 
>links or Youtube videos that you have found helpful? 
>Thanks! It is not possible to cheat Ohm's Law. If you try, you 
>will have to answer to the Blue Smoke Monster.
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