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[WriteLog] Re: PTT timing

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Subject: [WriteLog] Re: PTT timing
From: rojomn@charter.net (rojomn)
Date: Mon Jun 9 14:40:36 2003

> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of ad6e@inreach.com
> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 11:58 AM
> To: writelog@contesting.com
> Subject: [WriteLog] Re: PTT timing
>
>
> I don't have that problem on my 1000mp. PTT is via RS232 command and CW
> key from the same serial port using a simple transistor (no opto needed,
> and UserPort not needed).

Userport is never needed to use a COM port and should never be used that
way. It is only to use LPT ports and then only in WIN2000, NT, XP.

 It works great on both the 1000mp main radio and
> also the FT920 second radio.  remember:  KISS!!
>
> 73, Al  AD6E
>
>
To: <writelog@contesting.com>
> Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 10:52:31 +0000
> From: Jerry Pixton <jpixton@shentel.net>
> To: "NB1B" <NB1B@attbi.com>, <writelog@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] PTT timing
> Message-ID: <5.2.0.9.2.20030609104920.00b34218@pop.shentel.net>
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> Dennis,
>
> The problem is the FT1000mp has a software bug that cancels the
> PTT command
> after the first cw element so another PTT signal is needed for CW. Sad but
> so far true in all the 1000mp. The CAT commanded PTT works in all other
> modes.
>
> Jerry, W6IHG
>
>
>
> At 06:14 AM 6/9/2003 -0400, NB1B wrote:
> >Rod
> >
> >Why the PTT line control?  Why not let WL control the MP via the Com port
> >line?
> >
> >The MP can be put into xmit by one line of the serial radio
> control cable.
> >Use that feature, and no interface is needed.
> >
> >Dennis NB1B
> >
> >
>
>
>
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