[Orion] Sub-Receiver Muting

[Joe Giacobello]

Jim, the N4PY software allows you to mute the RX.  So there must be a 
software (firmware?) command that accomplishes that task.  Those 
familiar with the Orion commands should be able to provide a solution 
for you.

73, Joe

James C. Garland wrote:

>Gang,
>I use my Orion subreceiver with my vintage AM station (currently a 
>Johnson Ranger and Desk KW) and would like to mute the Orion 
>receivers when I'm transmitting. THe only way I;ve been able to do it 
>is to disable the Orion TX and to close the PTT line, which is a 
>cumbersome solution. I'm wondering it there's an easy way to mute the 
>Orion by making a simple hardware modification and using the spare 
>RCA jack as the external mute jack? Ideally, I'd like to diasble the 
>receivers on mute and not just quiet the audio chain.
>Tnx,
>
>Jim W8ZR
>
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