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[Edward R Cole]

Phil,

USB ought to provide more than just audio interface.  The USB on the 
K3s provides all the RS232 functions.  I mainly use it for digital sw 
run on the computer, but I also have an utility that controls the K3 
VFO and keys PTT.  I can use it for panadapter use, as well.  I use 
the FDTI USB/RS232 cable from Elecraft.

Comment on the original topic,  It seems a cable interface/switch box 
is a perfect after-market item for someone to make for the 
KX2/KX3.  A dual-band VHF/UHF transverter with external battery box 
to clamp-on behind either radio is a nice concept, but the radios are 
not capable of duplex operation, so this still falls short of what 
the satellite community desires.  The satellite population is just 
too small for a decent market for a new all-mode duplex dual-band 
radio.  Also SDR's are making big inroads into this market so look 
for this to come out of that industry.  In fact one can do that with 
a KX3-2M adding a UHF SDR.

Long-range development of ham-sats will be moving to mw and utilize 
digital modes, only (meaning DV as included).  FEC digital is the 
direction of communications tech.  Its already in your smart phone.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:53:57 -0700
From: Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com>
To: "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" <KX3.1 at ColdRocksHotBrooms.com>
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?
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Is the only purpose of USB audio to interface to a computer for data 
ops (RTTY, PSK, etc.)?


73, Ed - KL7UW
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