[RTTY] Well darn...

[Al Hanzl]

How do I adjust the 2.1 offset frequency in N1MM+? 
I can't seem to find the path to do that.
Tnx
Al
K2AL


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> On Oct 13, 2016, at 4:50 PM, John Barber <john at bordertech.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> Thom,
> Your radio may not show the true frequency but your logging or contesting
> software may well be able to show that for you. I use N1MM+ and the screen
> shows the correct offset frequency. You can also send spots direct from N1MM
> and they will come up automatically with the correct TX frequency. A local
> packet cluster isn't needed either, just internet connection.
> John GW4SKA
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RTTY [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Thom
> Sent: 13 October 2016 20:12
> To: rtty at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] Well darn...
> 
> Thanks for all the replies.
> 
> Yeah I have a Signalink USB adapter and I have it adjusted to provide max
> watts out (about 85, I think) without a trace of ALC on the meter in my 480.
> I do not send any info to packet clusters (we do not have any active
> clusters in my local area) while contesting.
> 
> I was a bit concerned about the 2.1 khz offset which was why I made the
> attempt to switch over to True FSK.  I do not see the offset on my frequency
> display, I wish I could.
> 
> I also have a Rig Blaster Pro that I have never been successful in getting
> running, again because of Windows 10 refusing to recognize any USB to serial
> adapters that came with that unit. This is why I went with the Signalink
> unit.
> 
> Maybe I spend some time building a new desktop that use serial boards.
> 
> see ya all in the contest this weekend.
> 
> 
> 73
> 
> Thom KI8W
> 
> 
> 
>> On 10/13/2016 18:27, Don AA5AU wrote:
>> Thom wrote:
>> "Besides what is so bad about running AFSK for all this contesting?"
>> 1. Have to keep an eye on your ALC at all times to make sure you don't
> over modulate.2. On some radios, you can't use special CW/FSK filters on
> receive.3. On some radios, you can't use Twin Peak Filters (TPF).4. Will
> have to tune 2.1 kHz from nearly all packet spots to find the station
> spotted.5. Spots you send to the Packetcluster will be off by 2.1 kHz for
> most everyone else.
>> That's about it I think.
>> What is the advantage of FSK?
>> 1. You don't have to worry about 1-5 above.
>> 73, Don AA5AU
>> 
>> 
>>       From: Thom <ki8w at ki8w.com>
>>  To: rtty at contesting.com
>>  Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 1:17 PM
>>  Subject: [RTTY] Well darn...
>> 
>> After 3 days of building and re-building a FSK interface between my 
>> USB laptop and my Kenwood TS-480 and not getting Windows 10 to 
>> recognize my USB to Serial adapters, I have given up.
>> 
>> Besides what is so bad about running AFSK for all this contesting?
>> 
>> 
>> I would like to know.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> 
>> Thom KI8W
>> 
>> 
>> 
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