| First, setup
the K3 radio to computer connection lines.
Turn the Elecraft K3 Transceiver "Off".
Connect the "Line In" port on the rear
of the radio to the "Line Out" port of your computer's
sound card using a monaural cable.
Connect the "Line Out" port on the rear of the radio to the "Line
In" port of your computer's
sound card using a stereo cable.
Turn the Elecraft K3 radio "On".
Press the "MENU" button briefly and
"MAIN" will display on the K3
Turn the "VFO B" dial until "MIC SEL" is displayed
Turn the "VFO A" dial until "LInE In" is displayed
Press the "MENU" button briefly and the "MENU" will close.
Set the Elecraft K3 radio to 1/2
maximum transmit power level.
Press the "VOX" button to set "VOX" to "Off"
Press the "MODE" button repeatedly to set "MODE" to "Data"
Press and hold the "DATA MD" button until "## bPS" is displayed
Turn the "VFO B" dial until "AFSK A" is displayed
Press and release the "DATA MD" button
The Elecraft K3 radio is now set for "AFSK RTTY" as long as the
"MODE" remains "DATA"
Second, setup the RIGblaster pro digital interface.
Turn the RIGblaster pro interface "Off".
| R1 |
Power input |
Power Transformer |
| R2 |
DB9M serial
connector |
Not Used |
| R3 |
DB9M serial
connector |
Connect to computer COM port
or USB port of choice |
| R4 |
CTL In/Out |
Not Used |
| R5 |
CW Out |
Connect to Elecraft K3 "CW
Kay" jack |
| R6 |
FSK Out |
Connect to Elecraft K3 "Acc
Port 1" |
| R7 |
Mic Out |
Not Used |
| R8 |
Speaker Out |
Connect to computer speakers
(optional) |
| R9 |
Line In |
Not Used |
| R10 |
Line Out |
Not Used |
| R11 |
Audio In |
Not Used |
| R12 |
Speaker Out |
Not Used |
| R13 |
PTT Out |
Connect to Foot Switch
(optional) |
| R14 |
PTT In |
Not Used |
| R15 |
MIC Out |
Microphone Cable RJ45 to 8
Pin on Elecraft K3 |
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| RIGblaster pro
front panel switch positions: |
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| CW/PSK/RTTY |
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Power |
On |
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Process |
Off |
| SSB |
If using voice
files |
Power |
On |
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Process |
Off |
Load the appropriate software on your
computer. Configure the software and begin operation. |
