[Elecraft] K3/K3s; Digital modes, specifically DV

[Richard Fjeld]

Greetings to all,

The K3/K3s is an excellent radio for digital modes due to the ease of 
interfacing with a computer if desired.  A computer is not even needed 
for some digital modes, and I have tried that successfully.

I have mentioned in the past that I had tried the free software for 
digital voice on HF called 'FreeDV'.  I had worked a Canadian ham a few 
times using it and he has been keeping in contact with me via email 
encouraging me to get back into it.  I am starting to get up to date 
again, and I found accurate reviews of it on 
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11016   by K2RWF and WA0TPN.  I think 
you will find the reviews interesting and informative.

Notice that the reviews seem to be either at, or near, 5/5 or 0/5. I 
think both of the reviews I mentioned answer why that is.  I will keep 
my experience mute and let you glean aye/nay from the reviews. Whether 
you approve of digital voice or not, the K3/K3s is a natural for using 
it, and it's fun.  (As always with digital modes, be kind to your finals.)

FYI,
Dick, n0ce


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