[Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

[Paul Gacek]

I don’t use a Signalink or any external device beyond the PC to operate FT8 on my K3s.

Maybe it's a K3s option (I just can’t remember if it was included or not) but the K3s USB I have enables rig control and also presents the K3s  internal sound card to my PC.

Just configure WSJT-X to use those two USB devices …..no SIgnalink needed.

Paul
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> On Apr 15, 2019, at 8:47 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net> wrote:
> 
> The  Signalink  provides only the audio path to / from the computer and radio.
> 
> You will need either the RS232 or USB interface between the radio and computer to handle the frequency control and PTT command.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> On 4/15/2019 9:03 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
>> Dear OMs and YLs,
>>      I am going to help a friend get onto FT8.   He has a new Tigertronics
>> SignaLink, with the header for the K3 and appropriate cables for the K3.
>> This however does not in and of itself provide the ability to shift band or
>> frequency in the case of Fox Hound mode.
>> 
>>     Is it correct to say that a cable from the K3 RS232 port possibly via
>> the P3 to the PC is all that is required to gain this frequency shifting
>> capability.   The software being used other than what comes with the
>> SignaLink is standard WSJTX Version 2.? from K1JT's stable.
>> 
>>     I use FT8 some here but have a MicroKeyer II.   This is my first time
>> using a SignaLink.     Your guidance is appreciated.    Thank you in
>> advance.
>> 
>>                  73 Doug EI2CN
>> 
>>  
>> 
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