Thanks to all for the assistance.
I played with the VOX settings but finally broke down and raided the junk
box. I've built up a little transistorized PTT switch that the software
triggers quite nicely.
I'm running the audio from the sound card at a near minimum and it still
triggers the ALC so I may need to pad that input. I'll try a couple of QSOs
and see how it goes.
Thanks again to all on the reflector for the assistance.
73,
Rick
VE7ASR
Web site: http://www3.telus.net/ve7asr
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James E McClellan [mailto:n8luv_jm@juno.com]
> Sent: October 5, 2003 06:41
> To: tentec@contesting.com; rick.williams@telus.net
> Cc: n8luv_jm@juno.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] PSK and Argo V help?
>
>
> Good Morning Rick,
>
> I have the Argonaut-V and use MixW ver-2.09 with it. I now
> have over 80
> QSOs on PSK-31 and more with the other digital modes. I have
> even got a
> confirmed SSTV from Poland and Checheslovlkia! --- I use the
> VOX method
> and it works flawless. The settings for the VoX I use are as follows:
>
> Gain ------ 9
> Antivox --- 0
> Hangtime - 1
>
> You do not need the Antivox since you are not on a mic. One
> warning. Make
> sure you have the soundboard output turned down to the point
> where there
> is NO AGC FLICKER on the Argonaut-V. The green AGC indicator
> should never
> glow at all! If it begins to glow the PSK-31 signal will be
> distorted and
> you will not be able to acheive the necessary IMD of around
> -20 to -25.
> If the AGC begins to glow your IMD will be about a -10 to -15. This
> setting does create distortion and excessive band width for
> PSK-31 and it
> can be seen on the waterfalls as tiny spikes on the edges.
>
> Hope this helps Rick and good PSK-31 to you!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jim McClellan --- N8LUV
>
> ==============================================================
> ===========
> =======================
> On Sat, 4 Oct 2003 22:28:21 -0700 "Rick Williams"
> <rick.williams@telus.net> writes:
> > I'm attempting to get my Argo V on the air with PSK31. I have
> > connected the
> > Auxiliary cable to the sound card and I'm copying PSK without
> > difficulty. I
> > also have the rig connected to the PC via a serial cable (COM3).
> >
> > My problem is getting the PTT to function using the serial RTS/DTR
> > mode.
> > The software indicates that the appropriate tones are being
> > generated but
> > there's no RF unless I manually hit my foot switch and activate the
> > PTT.
> > The software (PSK31 Deluxe) is set for PTT via the COM3 RTS/DTR
> > lines.
> >
> > I've tried the VOX route but I haven't found the settings
> that avoid
> > a
> > "choppy" signal.
> >
> > Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Rick
> > VE7ASR
> >
> > Web site: http://www3.telus.net/ve7asr
> >
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