John Watson wrote:
> I just received one of the last DSP-59Y filters, and I have a FT-990,
> and the SP6. The question I have is, where in the world do you connect
> the PTT line to on the FT-990?
>
> The only place I can see on the back of the radio is the remote din
> plug. But, and this is where I get confused, what do you do if you use a
>
> linear, and it is "wired" for the remote din plug also?
>
Yes. I use a Y-cable (male in 2 females out shielded) off my linear ptt
line. The Din plug on the 990 provides the switch. One rca to the 59y, the
other to the din. Works great, I only need it when using the amp.
___ <din> to ft990
amp -<rca>=====<
\___<rca>to 59y
> Also, is the PTT line really needed, except for possible feedback, as
> stated in the manual?
>
In areas of high RF it's needed.
>
> Thanks for reading my message, and please no flames.
>
> John Watson KC4TBH
>
>
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