[Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

[Barry]

Paul,
     You are correct the K3s does have a built in sound card and it can 
obviate the need for a SignaLink interface. However, you can just use 
the radio's VOX vice computer controlled PTT. It works fine this way. 
This is what I do.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

------ Original Message ------
From: "Paul Gacek via Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
To: "Bob McGraw K4TAX" <rmcgraw at blomand.net>
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: 4/15/2019 11:54:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

>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
>W6PNG/M0SNA
>www.nomadic.com
>
>>  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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