[RTTY] Icom 706 and HP laptop question

[Jerry]

Dave,

Maybe an interface like the PSK31 uses and other soundcard modes would 
work.  You didn't mention software that your using, but with MixW you 
can configure to using either the soundcard (AFSK) or DTR or RTS and a 
transistor switch to key the FSK line on the accessory jack of the IC-706.

I had a IC-706 a few years ago and the later method, direct keying 
worked well.  Desktop PC, but if the laptop has a RS-232 com port, it 
should work.

Jerry - K0HZI

David Ashworth wrote:

>Hello, my name is Dave, callsign NC6P.  I recently participated in my  first
>RTTY contest and was using a Kenwood TS850 and a PC with a Creative sound
>card with good results.  I had a good time and enjoyed the contest!  Now,  I
>have a question that might have been asked before, but I am curious if
>anyone is running an Icom 706 with a HP N3402 laptop or similar laptop?  I
>also have a Kantronics packet communicator 3 if that will help.  What  I am
>trying to setup is a portable station that will use the Icom and the HP with
>a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery.  Wondering what interfaces might work
>with this combination?  I will have plenty of 12 volts available.  Thank you
>in advance, Dave, NC6P.
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