[RTTY] New Radio...FSK and all that other stuff.

[Thom]

Yep, I know about that remote pin.  I set menu 40 to ON but that only 
changed the display equal to the CW offset set in Menu 34. Max that it 
can be set to is 1000.

FSK is the way to go.

73

Thom KI8W


On 10/24/2016 18:35, James C. Hall, MD wrote:
> I must have missed something. A friend of mine has a TS-480HX and as I
> recall, it runs true FSK out of the box. Looking at the manual, it shows pin
> 8 on the Remote plug on the back as the FSK pin. A simple base loaded NPN
> transistor to this pin and ground should setup TTL for you and then use a
> USB-RS232 adapter for your computer.
>
> Now if you are purposely using AFSK in LSB mode, there is a way to adjust
> that frequency offset - menu 40. In the manual it is used for listening to
> CW while in SSB mode.
>
> Good luck with your project !
>
> 73, Jamie
> WB4YDL
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RTTY [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Thom
> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 1:12 PM
> To: rtty at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] New Radio...FSK and all that other stuff.
>
> Everybody has an opinion and I do too.  Let's dive into this.
>
> First the New Radio project is on hold for now.   I like my TS-480sat
> and I probably will get another one next year.  Right now I want a 5 watt CW
> radio that I can take portable. I like to build kits so that is the route I
> am taking.
>
> As for FSK...my issue deals with the fact that my TS-480 does not show my
> true transmit frequency when using AFSK on LSB.  My transmit is 2.1 Khz
> lower.  Running True FSK on this radio will fix that.  I am purchasing a
> RigExpert TI-8 Data and Radio Interface with the matching cable for my
> TS-480.
>
> I have used MMTYY and 2 Tone and I really do not have a preference for
> either one.  I use MMTTY for general RTTY QSO's and for testing.
>
> All this being said...what I have is what I am going to use and MMTTY, 2
> Tone and RTTY bandwidth is what it is going to be. All I can do is build the
> best I can with my limited resources.
>
> Right now my current project is a new operating desk.  Glass top desks are
> not the best for that.  Ever tried to drill holes in glass?  I will make a
> new one out of 2 x 4 lumber and Melanine sheets.
>
> RTTY is my primary mode and I build most of my stuff to that end.  I am also
> a big fan of CW and I use that mode a lot when I am not contesting.  I don't
> even own a microphone.
>
> I hope you all had a great weekend past and take care.
>
> 73
>
> Thom KI8W
>
>
>
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