TNX Reed, so you think that I am on track?
Andy
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> On Fri,11/6/2015 10:14 AM, pca pca wrote:
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> > 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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