[Elecraft] KX3 and FreeDV

[Kev Schache]

Thanks for the info Jim but my problem is that I have no idea how to 
connect what with what.

That's why I was looking for someone who may have used the KX3 with 
FreeDV, maybe no one has yet...

Kev       VK5KS

On 16-Apr-19 5:44 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote:
> An inexpensive USB sound card (look for one with line in) say about 
> $15(US) and a couple of audio cables is all you need. Set your levels 
> (4 bars with 5th flashing on transmit, best decode on receive) and 
> away you go. I am not familiar with FreeDV, if it has the ability to 
> do PTT over com port you can key with that, otherwise you can set up 
> VOX. KX3 does not do FSK, you have to use AFSK. Not a big deal, just 
> keep an eye on the transmit level.
>
> On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 2:58 AM Kev Schache 
> <hillslaird at internode.on.net <mailto:hillslaird at internode.on.net>> wrote:
>
>     Not knowing anything about digital modes, I've become intrigued by
>     FreeDV and figured that maybe I should  give it a go.  I've read a
>     bit,
>     watched some relevant YouTube,  re-read Don's (W3FPR) article on his
>     website and figured I'll need an external sound card.  I've also
>     checked
>     out the FreeDV website and downloaded the software.  Now I'm
>     looking at
>     SignaLink and also West Mountain Radio RIGblaster.  The facts are
>     though, I haven't got much of a clue, so any help will be great.
>
>     Has anyone used either of these products with the KX3 for FreeDV? 
>     Any
>     recommendations ?
>
>     Thanks to all in advance
>
>     73    Kev     VK5KS
>
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