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Re: [TenTec] New to me OMNI VI/OPT3 first impressions...

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] New to me OMNI VI/OPT3 first impressions...
From: Ed <w3nr@comcast.net>
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:29:34 -0400
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Louis Ciotti wrote:

First question:  For PSK31.  how are your guys hooked it??  I made a quick
jumper from the line out to my PC line it.  seems to work, but the level
seems a bit low, but then again I onle used it for like 15 minutes..

The audio out is a fixed value, but once you get the sound card gain set, it works well. I use the RF gain as band conditions warrant. Your current setup is all you need for RX.

I use a very simple interface, straight thru on the RX and a voltage divider on the TX. Google psk31 interfaces and look around. I will say there are some very expensive interfaces that are just overpriced for all there is to them. I prefer to keep it simple. If you plan on using RTTY then you will want to use the FSK keying. For FSK a 1k series resistor and a connection to the TXD pin in the serial port is all that is needed. It will require you to unplug the PTT line from your psk interface tho.


KC2RVD

Ed W3NR

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