Based on my experience, yes. The nice thing about the 712 is it already has
the proper connector installed to plug directly into the Orion. If the OII
uses the same DIN connector on the rear panel, you are good to go.
All you need then is a serial connection, keeping in mind Jim's cautions
about the adapters. FTDI chipsets have been MUCH more reliable than the
others.
Reed / WW3A
On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 5:03 PM, pca pca <xtraham58@hotmail.com> wrote:
> TNX Reed, so you think that I am on track?
> Andy
>
>
> >
>
> >
> >
> > On Fri,11/6/2015 10:14 AM, pca pca wrote:
> >
> > > I thought that I might try some of the digital modes.
> > >
> >
> > Which modes are you interested in? There are many -- RTTY, PSK31, PSK63,
> > Olivia, or the WSJT modes designed for weak signal work and meteor
> scatter?
> >
> >
> > What seems to be the Software of choice for using this cable with the
> > > Orion2.
> > >
> >
> > The software you need has NOTHING to do with the Orion 2, and EVERYTHING
> to
> > do with the modes you want to operate. FLDIGI and WinWarbler are two
> > popular free programs that do the most popular modes except the WSJT
> modes.
> > For JT65 and JT9, you want WSJT-X.
> >
> > You will want three connections between your computer and your radio.
> >
> > 1) RS-232 / USB for radio control and logging
> >
> > 2) TX audio from the computer to the radio to send the digitally encoded
> > signal to the radio's audio input
> >
> > 3) RX audio from the radio to the computer so that the computer can
> decode
> > the digital signal
> >
> > I recommend using a good quality USB audio interface for #2 and #3. See
> > http://k9yc.com/USB_Interfaces.pdf for specific recommendations and
> advice
> > about setup.
> >
> > If your computer has a serial port, use a standard serial cable. If it
> does
> > not, buy a USB to Serial adapter. Make sure that it uses the FTDI chipset
> > -- other brands are well known to be problematic. And make sure that what
> > you're buying is not a counterfeit -- the cheap stuff on eBay and amazon
> is
> > very likely to be counterfeit.
> >
> > 73, Jim
> >
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> > I have been using the 712 with my "original" Orion for #2 and #3 for a
> > number of years with no difficulties. I primarily use fldigi, and, as Jim
> > suggested, use a separate RS-232 cable for rig control and PTT. I had
> mixed
> > results with the USB to RS-232 adapters, and because I use a desktop PC,
> > was able to add a 2 port "real" serial card to my computer. Works all the
> > time, every time!
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Reed / WW3A
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