Eric - I just built a CW/FSK (which includes PTT) interface from a COM
port. WL does not support FSK from an LPT port. I used the optos, but
for some reason it wouldn't key the FSK circuit in my FT-1000D.
Switched to a 2N2222 equiv on the FSK line only, and it works fine. I
really don't think optos are necessary, but I followed the
schematics in the docs anyway. Used simple transistor switches with
CT for years...
73 Barry
On 29 Mar 99, Rosenberg.Eric@orbcomm.com <Rosenberg.Eric@orbcomm.com>
wrote:
> Has anyone built a 3-in-one interface (PTT, CW, FSK) for WL or the other
> contest programs using a single serial port?
>
> I've been having problems with my parallel port optoisolated CW/PTT
> interface (RF feedback, I think) and am thinking about dumping the entire
> kludge and starting again.
>
> Are optos 'required', safer or otherwise have an advantage over a simple
> transistor circuit for the serial port?
>
> Any advice is greatly appreciated! [btw, rig is Ten Tec Omni-6+]
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Eric W3DQ
> rosenberg.eric@orbcomm.com
>
>
>
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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