Does any have this combination?
Or remember anything about this combination?
Trying to use JTDX/WSJT-X.
Simple problem is that I can only get about 20 watts out of the Orion II
using the TUNE function in JTDX/WSJT with, I think, all controls set for
"maximum smoke" :
1. PC LineOut/Speakers to MH/MK SoundOut.
(that is correct, though it appears to be reversed.)
2. PC [Sound][Speakers] maximum volume both Left and Right.
3. JTDX/WSJT [Settings][Audio] Output = Speakers;
Left, Mono, Both -> 20w Power; Right -> no power.
4. JTDX/WSJT power slider at Maximum.
5. MH/MK set to special Orion II VOICE = CBA specification
(to feed PC audio out to Orion II AUX audio in).
6. MH/MK internal pot tried at MIN and MAX;
power varies, MAX is best.
7. MH/MK external pot at MAX.
Power varies, MAX is best.
8. Orion II SP= Off and TX EQ = 0dB
9. Orion II [Menu][SSB] Audio Source
= AUX or BOTH -> 20w power
= MIC -> no power
10. Orion II [Menu][SSB] AUX input gain
power varies, 100 -> 20 Watts.
Rig / CAT control, RTTY (FSK), and CW work fine, 100W out.
I can actually work FT8 stations with the 20w,
including 9J2BS (Zambia) just today.
But still . . .
UPDATE: If I turn the SP up to about 6,
I get full power out.
But... SP is a no-no for FT8.
Any thoughts?
Bob, w3idt
Oh, and I've studied this old email to W3DQ who had similar problems.
Can't see anything I'm doing wrong.
.......
. Robert F. Teitel, W3IDT
.
. w3idt@comcast.net
. w3idt@arrl.net
........
On 11/10/2021 11:28 AM, Eric Rosenberg wrote:
Haven't gone through my notes, but ran across this.
Hope it helps a bit!
------ Forwarded Message ------
From: "Bob McGraw" <rmcgraw@blomand.net <mailto:rmcgraw@blomand.net>>
To: "Eric Rosenberg" <ericrosenberg.dc@gmail.com
<mailto:ericrosenberg.dc@gmail.com>>
Sent: 2/10/2021 1:05:27 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] FT8/FST4 with an Orion 565
Eric:
In general you will need an audio interface such as the Tentec 712 {if
you can find one}, or a Signalink USB. There are other brands. If you
order a new Signalink USB, do get the matching cable for the Tentec ACC
port. This handles the audio to and from the computer along with a PTT
command.
As to CAT interface, you will need either a RS-232 to USB converter
cable using the FTDI chip or {highly unlikely} your computer has a
RS-232 port. This communicates control of the radio.
Select the Aux TX input to LINE INPUT. Adjust the Line Gain to about
35. Set the PWR to 100 watts and USB mode. Adjust the Line Gain and/or
the Signalink TX level, and /or the computer software {SPKR] level to
about 35% or as needed to get about 50 to 75 watts in transmit mode.
Also, be sure you set any Speech Processing to OFF or to zero and any TX
EQ to flat. This is a MUST.
The CAT command can initiate PTT or you can use the Signalink to
initiate a PTT command. Don't use both. Also, do not set TX audio
source to BOTH. Use only Line input.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 2/9/2021 9:50 PM, Eric Rosenberg wrote:
Is there a recommended setup for my Orion and WSJT-X's FT8 and FST4?
Thanks & 73,
Eric W3DQ
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