[Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

[Jack Brindle]

This is close. As others have stated, two adapters are required. One is the Signalink (or other audio interface). The second is a serial adapter, preferably based on an FTDI chip. I believe it is the second you are really asking about. The serial adapter provides the actual control communications between the computer and the K3. It is the same interface you would have used for updating K3 firmware or otherwise controlling the K3 from the computer.

The Signalink should do a good job providing the sound interface needed for FT8 with the K3. There are other less expensive solutions (and several that cost more as well), but since you already have the Signalink, use it!

WSJTX is relatively easy to get going, but you will want to read the manual to be able to understand and set the various details in the program. Just select the audio interface and the serial port in the WSJTX settings dialog and things should start working quickly. After you start playing, you will have more questions.

73!
Jack, W6FB


> On Apr 16, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Barry <barrylazar2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Doug,
>    To try and get you an answer, I offer the following. The SignaLink requires NO software for itself. It will show up as a USB CODEC. It is this that you need to tell WSJTX that you want to use. That solves the audio issue. Frequency will be controlled by WSJTX if you tell it what radio you are using, port it is on, and port data rate and format. The latter is usually 38400 and 8N1 and the port number available from the computer's device manager. To transmit, use the VOX on the radio and nothing else is required except to set the levels and make sure you are in DATA A mode. Have fun.
> 
> 73,
> Barry
> K3NDM
> 
> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "Doug Turnbull" <turnbull at net1.ie>
> To: "Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS" <indians at xsmail.com>; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: 4/16/2019 9:16:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question
> 
>> Petr, I have no idea how the threads are combined.   I initiated this
>> question without any reference to the K1 and used the title above which does
>> not mention the K1.    I am trying to resolve a problem not cause one.   My
>> interest it that when visiting a friend in USA that I can get him up and
>> running with his K3 and his new SignaLink on FT8.    My specific concern is
>> with WSJTX controlling the frequency.   Sorry for any trouble cause your
>> good self.
>> 
>>              73 Doug EI2CN
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
>> Sent: 16 April 2019 13:11
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> can you split the threads?
>> 
>> It has nothing to do with originally launched Hamradio/K1 TX part repairing
>> thread please.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> 
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