George,
You're welcome.
Things may have changed with WriteLog since I last upgraded, but back in the
10.22 days, CW and PTT keying were hard coded to RTS and DTR (or vice
versa). It was the only program I use that could not be configured as to
which signal line was used for which. I was using a Rascal interface built
from a kit which had to be built with either RTS or DTR (only one opto). I
modified the Rascal by adding a SPDT switch that let me select whether RTS
or DTR was used for keying. Another advantage to the switch was that I used
a center off type switch. In the off position, neither control line was
connecte to the opto. I usually leave the switch in the off position except
when I am using the interface. That way if the computer accesses the serial
port (for whatever purpose), it won't make the rig transmit. Also, as a
safety feature, if the computer would ever lock up in transmit mode, I could
manually shut off the PTT.
73,
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Skoubis" <george.skoubis@verizon.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 12:57 AM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Orion Interfacing
> Mark,
>
> Thanks!! I use a TenTec Titan I amp so I'm using the key en and key
> out jacks and just use the TenTec QSK so I don't have to worry about PTT
> for CW in the "other" manufacturers method of keying...
>
> You suggestion of looking at the software configuration worked... This
> took care of my problem...
>
> I'm using N1MM Logger as my software right now. I normally use
> Writelog but haven't paid to update to the latest version since I just
> bought my radio (and spent the same amount on new living room furniture
> for my wife's compensation purchase which will arrive Friday).
>
> In a few weeks I'd like to purchase Carl / N4PY's Orion control
> program (which will also let me interface with Logger32 my everyday
> logging program as well as pay for the upgrade of Writelog (my version
> worked well with the Omni VI+ but won't control the Orion).
>
> In case anyone else wants to setup their Orion / N1MM software the
> same way I did here is the procedure...
>
> Setup the CW key as DTR (serial port pin 4) in the N1MM Config /
> Config Ports / Hardware Tab / Set the CW menu choice for the interface
> com port to DTR (Pin 4).
>
> Then in the MMTTY Setup / Setup MMTTY / TX Tab / Radio command button
> I checked the PTT button under DTR/RTS.
>
> Now when I am in FSK or SSB mode the program uses the PTT input to key
> the rig, when I am in CW mode the program uses the PTT as the CW key...
>
> I'll have to check out if Writelog can do this before I pay for the
> upgrade.
>
> I'll need to buy Carl / N4PY's program to get the Orion to interface
> with Logger32 but since it uses MMTTY as the RTTY enging I think I can
> leave the PTT circuit to use the DTR pin when running FSK as well.
>
> Thanks to all of you who made suggestions...
>
> 73 de George / KF9YR
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mark Erbaugh
> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 4:19 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion Interfacing
>
> George,
>
> Can you configure your software so that it uses the same opto for PTT
> when
> not in CW mode and CW when in CW mode and just ignore the CW opto? With
> TenTec's QSK there's no need for a PTT signal when in CW mode. I don't
> know
> what software you are using, but I'm pretty sure this configuration can
> be
> done with MixW.
>
> Mark
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Skoubis" <george.skoubis@verizon.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Cc: <orion@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 1:45 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion Interfacing
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I just received my Orion Monday and have been interfacing it with my
> > main computer and have a question for you guys…
> >
> > I would like to hook up my PTT/CW/FSK interface (home brew with
> > opto’s) to the AUX I/O jack and have the rig ready for any mode. I
> like
> > to operate RTTY using FSK and have found a small problem and was
> > wondering how the rest of you have solved it.
> >
> > Here is how I have my connections to my interface made currently; the
> > PTT (Pin 3) is used for PTT in SSB and FSK modes. I use a foot switch
> > so I use a Y cable to connect the foot switch to the interface PTT,
> the
> > FSK goes to pin 7, audio out (from soundcard) to pin 1, left audio out
> > pin 4 (to left soundcard channel), right audio out pin 6 (to right
> sound
> > card channel), and pin 2 to ground.
> >
> > The only thing missing is a way to connect the CW jack from my
> > interface to Pin 3 when I’m in CW mode. I could use a switch and
> > manually select whether Pin3 connects to the CW jack on the interface
> or
> > the footswitch/PTT from interface combo.
> >
> > Does anyone else have an automatic solution or does everyone use a
> > switch or manually swap cables?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > George / KF9YR
> >
> >
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