[Elecraft] K3S with Ham Radio Deluxe, DM780 and WSJT-X

[Don Wilhelm]

Dave,

CW via KY commands is quite different than the soundcard data modes 
(PSK, RTTY, WSJT-X).

For those DATA modes, you need to put the K3S into DATA A mode.
Then set the MIC SEL in the K3S to LINE IN.
The soundcard selected should be the CODEC in the K3S.
Make certain there is nothing plugged into the LINE IN jack on the K3S - 
that takes precedence over the internal soundcard output.

Once you have the correct soundcard set up in the computer, initially 
leave the K3S LINE OUT menu set to the default of 010.  You can adjust 
it later if you need fine adjustment.
Set the soundcard to use LINE IN instead of MIC if you can.  Then set 
the computer volume sliders so you get a decent waterfall display.

On the transmit side of things, initially set the computer LINE OUT (or 
SPKR if you can't get LINE OUT) to about 50%.  Put the K3S into TX TEST 
mode so you do not produce RF.
Do a transmit from the digital application.
While transmitting, adjust the K3S MIC GAIN (Actually LINE IN gain) to 
produce 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter.  You 
may have to shuffle back and forth between the computer LINE OUT (or 
SPKR) slider and the K3S MIC GAIN to achieve that condition.

Once you have those settings correct, go out of TX TEST and operate.

Ignore the common internet advice to adjust the power output with the 
audio level - it does not work well with Elecraft gear.  Adjust the 
POWER knob to the desired power output.

I cannot answer about WSJT-X through HRD, but WSJT-X is "just another 
soundcard data mode", and the same things that apply to PSK and RTTY are 
applicable to WSJT-X.

73,
Don W3FPR


On 7/6/2017 6:14 PM, David Needham wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I am new to the group and just completed my K3S. I have been able to get
> Rig Control to work with my version 6.4.0.633 of Ham Radio Deluxe and CW
> Send/receive on DM780 using CW(KY cmd), but no luck with PSK, RTTY and
> WSJT-X.
> 
> Does anyone have the setting to get PSK31 and RTTY to work with DM780?
> 
> How about using WSJT-X where the Rig is Ham Radio Deluxe?