Hi Jeff
It would depend on what kind of computer you are using. Does the computer
have a LPT port and serial ports? If so, a DXD works great. That is what I
use with the old Dell. With the DXD, you have all sorts of software options
for switching audio, etc. If no LPT, you would probably want one of the
MicroHAM devices.
As Ed mentioned, for RTTY, you don't need a SO2R box. I use a couple of
RASCAL interfaces here for FSK RTTY and they work great. I have the ones
that use the serial port. I think K4ABT makes USB RASCAL's though. 73
Tom W7WHY
Guys,
I wanted to find out what kind of so2r controllers you have chosen. I'm at
the cross roads myself and this seemingly simple choice has become more
complicated than I guess it probably should be. It's an easier pick for
CW/SSB - but for RTTY, the needs are somewhat simpler as the pc is doing the
decoding so the need for automatic and isolated switching features is of
lesser importance.
In a sense, a guy probably could get away without a box at all. Just feed
rig 1 in to the left ear and rig 2 into the right ear. I've run SO2V for a
while with out using headphones - just left side speaker and a right side
speaker - and that worked fine.
Of course, this provides no lockout or other cool and comforting security
features. Or maybe I'm overlooking some super critical feature in the mix?
Appreciate any advice or comments the group may have.
73, Jeff ACØC
www.ac0c.com
_______________________________________________
RTTY mailing list
RTTY@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/rtty
|