[CQ-Contest] RE: SO2R with KENWOOD Radios +++

[Eric Hilding]

Barry, W2UP wrote:

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My setup is not exactly the same (FT1000/FT990, Top Ten Band Decoders
and Six Ways, NQN bandpass filters, homebrew SO2R audio switching).
However, I have one related suggestion:
Connect your Band info decoders to the radios, not the computers.
Why?  Suppose you want to do a little operating and the computer is
not turned on.  Your antennas won't switch.  Let the radios supply
the band info.  Don't require an extra loop where it's not needed.
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Tnx for the very interesting tip, Barry.  However, I have one related 
"question":

How on earth (or otherwise) do I then get rig control from the Kenwood 
RS-232 to the computer logger?  I'm also thinking now I should have 
indicated I use TR on CW and WriteLog on SSB.

Hmmm...maybe this will help:

Dear Santa Claus:

Do you make "early" deliveries?  I hope so, 'cuz I'd really like a whiz 
bang SO2R setup with 2 radios and ALL the necessary "stuff" all wrapped in 
to one lightweight enclosure about the size of a briefcase that weighs no 
more than 5 pounds.  This would make it very convenient for 
CONTEST-Pedition travel.  Any time within the next week would be fine.

Tnx very much, Santa.

73...

Rick, K6VVA

P.S. BTW, do you like Chocolate chip cookies with those new colored M&M's, 
and whole milk or 2% (in case you're on a diet)?