[RTTY] Fw: PK232 and 746pro

[John Fleming]

Richard, I'm forwarding this to the RTTY reflector so others can help you.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Fleming" <john at wa9als.com>
To: "Richard" <rcksil at verizon.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 7:16 AM
Subject: Re: PK232 and 746pro


> Richard, I've never had a 746PRO.  I have had a 756PRO and PROII, but I've 
> never used my PK-232MBX with them.
>
> I have used the PK-232 with some Yaesu gear, and what I know about that is 
> all at http://www.qsl.net/wa9als/pk232.htm.  Also check out everything at 
> www.aa5au.com and www.rttycontesting.com.
>
> You don't want to use the mic input on your rig.  You should apply the Tx 
> and Rx audio output of the PK-232 to the audio input and fixed output of 
> your rig, usually available on an accessory socket on the back of the rig. 
> You would also use the PTT output of the PK-232 to the PTT input, also 
> probably on your accessory socket or perhaps some other PTT input 
> connector on the back of the rig.
>
> You haven't mentioned what mode you are trying to operate - PSK?  RTTY - 
> AFSK or FSK?  MFSK?  AMTOR?  PACTOR?  It makes a big difference what you 
> want to operate.  If you intend PSK or AFSK RTTY, I would advise just 
> using the soundcard in your computer instead of the PK-232 - decoding will 
> be much better.  I still have my PK-232, but it's in a closet awaiting 
> time to put it on eBay, although I don't know who might want it at this 
> point in time - an AMTOR or PACTOR operator, I suppose.
>
> Hope this helps, 73 - John, WA9ALS
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard" <rcksil at verizon.net>
> To: <wa9als at wa9als.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 1:03 AM
> Subject: PK232 and 746pro
>
>
>> John
>> I noticed you had a question a few years ago about the PK232 and 746pro 
>> working with write log. Did you ever get it working?  Another questions 
>> is how did you connect the 232 to the 746pro,  did you have to connect 
>> the mic to the 232 or just connect the ACC1 port. I am going to try to 
>> get mine working. Any help would be appreciated
>>
>> Thanks
>> Richard Silva  WA6ES  <><
>> wa6es at yahoo.com
>>
>