[RTTY] Looking for an interface - a few simple requirements

[Jim Preston]

Peter,

MicroHam interfaces are not responsible for "slow RTTY". I use the 
microKEYER, and it sends normal FSK RTTY. The microKEYER II shouldmeet 
all of your requirements.

73,

Jim N6VH


On 10/1/2013 1:58 PM, Peter Laws wrote:
> I have simple requirements but I can't find a vendor that can meet them all.
>
> o single USB cable from PC to box
> o built-in sound device
> o single cable to radio (multiple heads for connections not on
> accessory connector like CI-V)
> o ability to transmit FSK RTTY at 45.45 (note decimal) and 75 baud
>
> Yes, I'm aware of the FSK vs AFSK thing and like FSK anyway so please
> don't send a message telling me to "forget FSK".
>
> I want simple cabling and not have to switch cables around to move
> from phone to RTTY to CW to PSK (or other audio modes).
>
> Sadly, the RigExpert doesn't meet the qualifications because it
> doesn't do 75 baud without using MixW (in fact, it won't support 45.45
> baud with MMTTY unless you use RE's hacked EXTFSK) - big
> disappointment there since I actually had one until I returned it.
>
> SignalLink doesn't do FSK for us purists (according to their FAQ).
>
> RigBlaster ... well ... I've had a RigBlaster+ for almost 10 years and
> like it fine, but it's the rat's nest of cables I want to get rid of
> and the RB Advantage does not do that.
>
> I have it on good authority that all those "slow RTTY" stations that
> you hear are running one of the MicroHam products which send true FSK,
> but only at 45 baud not 45.45.  So that's out.
>
> Oooh.  I should go look at AEA and see what the new PK232SC has.
> Wouldn't that be a hoot!
>
> Seriously, though, who else is there?
>