Sure, the KX2 doesn't have a built-in soundcard... but that doesn't mean it can't be a great mobile digi-rig! This video shows how to connect your iPhone 15 with USB-C to an Elecraft KX2 using a few easy-to-find adapters.
NOTE: remember to turn MON to zero. I didn't include this in the video, but it does matter.
Check out @VE6LK in his video on how to make this work! He gives a great demonstration of how to put it all together, including showing the settings required: • FT8 with only one cabl...
__FT8 cable components__
USB-C to TRRS adapter: amzn.to/3SaQYAd
TRRS cable: amzn.to/48IuWMt
TRRS to TRS/TRS splitter: amzn.to/3HrSZmX
If you have an older iPhone, you can use the Lightning TRRS adapter instead: amzn.to/432Rgys
__Software__
iFTx app - apps.apple.com/us/app/iftx/id...
__Other hardware in my kit__
Earbuds with mic - amzn.to/3vNCOOb
Rite in the Rain Pens -amzn.to/3UbDwPk
Weatherproof Notebook - amzn.to/3tUaZmR
BaMaTech TP-III - www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/...
KX2 Printable Cover by G7UHN - www.thingiverse.com/thing:497...
Elecraft AX1 - elecraft.com/products/ax1-ant...
Elecraft KX2 - elecraft.com/products/kx2-ssb...
Note - the Amazon links are affiliate links; trying this out as an experiment. My guess is it's not worthwhile, but it's an easy way to generate short URLs!
21 янв 2024