Yes you will need a time sync program to make sure computer time is on time. There are several out there. If you have audio going to computer WSJT will work with out the CAT interface. You will just need to band changes manually. Getting computer time within 1/2 second is crucial.

On Saturday, January 30, 2021, 11:15 AM, Larry <telegrapher@q.com> wrote:

I thought there might be something to that but also thought that there
was something in WIN10.   Ok, will do some searching.  I've heard of
several options for them but didn't think it would apply to my
situation.  Now to find a good reliable one.

thanks

Larry

W0OGH


On 1/30/2021 10:04 AM, K1dj via groups.io wrote:
> Good morning Larry.  You will need an external USB sound card to interface between the KX3 and the computer. There is a variety of advice online, and the subject is covered pretty well in the Cady KX3 book.
> 73 - Rich, K1DJ
>> On Jan 30, 2021, at 11:44 AM, Larry <telegrapher@q.com> wrote:
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>> I bought a new H-P Win 10 laptop to use with my KX3 using FT8/FT4/etc.
>> I have the USB cable that is supposed
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>> to work with it however i think i'm beginning to see that it is not for
>> use with WSJT or similar programs.  Is it only for data transfers like
>> updating your config files in the kX3?
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>> I tried taking the audio from the headphone jack and running it to the
>> laptop jack marked for headset.  NOthing is showing up in any of my
>> laptop programs like WSJTX, Voicemeeter banana, MMTTY, FLdigi etc.
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>> I'm lost.  There is no USB CODEC listed anyplace in the laptop. Is that
>> a necessity?  I know there is one in my main station for use with the K3
>> and i can enable or disable it easily.  Is there some other way to get
>> audio from the KX3 into the laptop?
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>> Sumtin aint rite?
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>> Larry W0OGH
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