Robb: I've used my FT-857d on RTTY and it works quite well. It dies NOT do
direct FSK, only FSK by feeding in audio tones. I use MMTTY and N1MM+
logger. Feed audio into the "data" jack and rig control via the CAT
connector.I do not use a PTT line to key the transmitter. I use a CAT
command to key and unkey. Since the Data jack requires higher audio level
than the MIC jack, I've had it work OK without an interface for audio, but
I use an interface with a level control so I can adjust the audio level
with a knob instead of a menu. --Mike, WV2ZOW
On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 8:50 AM, Robb Webb Proprietor of Robb Webb
Photography <robb@robbwebbphotography.co.uk> wrote:
> Good afternoon everyone. Having been off the air for over 10 years I am
> back on the air with a Yaesu FT857d and a laptop for rtty. I am contesting
> /p from my car hence the laptop. I am looking to hook up the laptop to the
> radio. The laptop only has several usb and no 9 pin connector. I see in the
> new WL software that a software based FSK is possible. Has anyone tried
> this and how did it work. I have a usb to Din cable giving me PTT and radio
> control. Can that cable also allow me to generate FSK. I previously used a
> simple pnp transistor circuit as an interface. Is that the way to go again.
>
> I hope some of the experts out there have come across this problem before
> and can help me get on the air for the BARTG contest.
>
> Thanks
>
> Robb Webb.
> G0URR
>
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