i suppose the Orion is much simpler in regard to keying. set it on CW
and it runs standard QSK.
jack
ak7o
PS: since i only operate CW, i have never hooked a mike to my radios. i
know that they have excellent SSB as my nephew only operates that or
PSK31 and has used my second Orion in those modes.
On Mon, 2009-06-29 at 22:04 -0400, John T. Fleming wrote:
> Jack,
>
> I have my keyer on and use the AUX cable black connector which is the PTT
> for keying when ever I am using a CW contest program. I have an RCA
> connector on my straight key and use the same cable for SKN. I have the menu
> set for PTT to key the transmitter on CW.
>
> 73,
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of jack User
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 9:28 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] UCW-100 CW Interface
>
> i run the Orion which REQUIRES a STEREO jack for both front and back CW
> keying. the center ring is NOT connected for keyer or bug or straight
> key. i have the internal keyer turned off. a Vibroplex bug runs in the
> front jack, 1/4 inch. MixW keys my Orions (either of 2 of them) in the
> back jack which is 1/8th inch size. both can be used all the time. i
> have never had a problem keying my radios from either source.
> jack
> ak7o
>
>
> On Mon, 2009-06-29 at 21:11 -0400, Richards wrote:
>
> > Could the fact it the one has a three pin jack ... and the
> > other has a two pin jack... make a difference to how he
> > connects this device? Would having the rig's internal
> > keyer on change the way the front key jack operates?
> >
> > =========== K8JHR ==================
> >
> > jack User wrote:
> > > yes, it should run in the same jack as a straight key.
> >
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